{"id":42441,"date":"2014-04-21T08:55:37","date_gmt":"2014-04-21T15:55:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/?p=42441"},"modified":"2014-04-17T08:56:05","modified_gmt":"2014-04-17T15:56:05","slug":"goals-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/?p=42441","title":{"rendered":"Goals This Week"},"content":{"rendered":"

Back in February I posted T is for Truth<\/a>\u00a0where I admitted I have been struggling this winter. There were a lot of reasons (excuses) for the weight gain–I’ve been more sick this winter than any other (getting a cold\/sinus infection three times!), I took a month off from weight lifting due to an injury<\/a>, the typical holiday eating packed on some pounds, there was some stressful bullshit going on (those issues have since been resolved) and that led to some stress eating. I also changed my birth control–which cleared up my acne but caused some very unfortunately weight gain.<\/p>\n

I was up to 149. 1 pound from goal weight. That buffer area is important to me. I like having some wiggle room between my current weight and my goal weight–it allows me to indulge once in awhile and not see the scales tip. I usually fluctuate between 144-146. That 149 was scary. I decided I needed to get my act together<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I wasn’t feeling good about myself and that was making me not feel good about everything else in my life. It sounds whiny, I know, but feeling uncomfortable in my skin colors how I see the rest of the world\/go through my day. I wish I was stronger and didn’t let the self-esteem issues effect me in such a way. But when none of your clothes fit, it’s hard NOT to look in the mirror and feel disdain. Then <\/span>Lori at Finding Radiance<\/a> confessed that her self-esteem had taken a beating lately. It was nice to read that another maintainer was feeling similarly and it was comforting in a way.<\/span><\/p>\n

I cleaned up my diet<\/a> in a number of ways. I reduced or eliminated the liquid calories I was consuming. Having one glass of wine on a Friday and Saturday night is sufficient. Drinking during the week isn’t necessary and just packs on the pounds. I also took a look at my sugar habit. It was a little out of control this winter! I finally finished that tub of Nutella (it only took me 4 months) so that temptation is out of the house! I’ve stopped buying ice cream and other desserts. I do have dessert but I’m trying to make better choices and not eat it every night.<\/p>\n

Last week I weighed myself for the monthly check-in. I was anxious. I’d been doing well with my food for weeks but my pants were STILL TOO TIGHT. Like skintight. I didn’t have high hopes. I was happily surprised! I’d lost a few pounds; weighing in at 147. I’ll take it. Progress is progress, even if it’s just a little bit.<\/p>\n

I’m confused and frustrated that my pants don’t fit. I’m only 3-4 pounds higher than I was this time last year when my pants all fit. I find it hard to believe that 4 pounds could really make such a difference that my pants won’t button now. What is up with that??<\/p>\n

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For awhile I will try to post once a week discussing my progress and making goals. I think I’ve gotten out of my funk and I’m ready to get serious.<\/p>\n

This Week’s Goals<\/span><\/h4>\n

ACCURATELY track my calories each day<\/strong>–this means all the bites, nibbles, sips, snacks. It also means not lying to myself when I KNOW I ate more than one serving of something…<\/span><\/p>\n

Drink at least 3 water bottles of water<\/strong> at work in addition to the water I drink at home and at the gym.<\/p>\n

Strive to leave 200 calories left for each day in my “bank.”<\/strong> On days I work out I do eat more calories and I often justify the extra treats. Many days I have less than 100 calories leftover for the day. That’s not creating any kind of deficit. I think 200 calories is a good number to be left for the day.<\/p>\n

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\nI will check in next week!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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