Weigh in - Week 2

This week was a tough week. It has shown me that I need to learn more. I don't know nearly enough as I should. My lack of knowledge has not prevented me from making significant changes to my diet and exercise regimen. I've drastically cut down on cheese (insert sad face here!!!). I've increased my water intake. I am trying to load my meals with veggies. I am definitely learning as I go along. One of the things I've learned (and I kind of knew all along) is how important it is to keep a food journal. I picked up a food journal this weekend (Biggest Loser... what else? LOL)  There are tons and tons of pages packed with important information, tips, recipes, etc. I've been reading a few pages before bed since I've picked it up. Tomorrow I will start using it. (Totally forgot to use it today... even though I was keeping an eye on my calorie intake.) 

I need to make it a habit to be my own Jillian Michaels or Bob Harper. I've got no one here to kick my ass except for me. I've got know one here to make me have an earth shattering life altering revelation... except for me. I've also got no one to blame, no one to take orders from and no one to police my actions... except for (you got it!) me. That's the hardest thing about this. I can tell my self what I am supposed to do... but I can also come up with a million excuses of why it can wait til tomorrow. 

So far I've been good. I've exercised 5 out of 7 days this week. (6 days if you count Just Dance). I've watched my calorie intake and ensured that I was eating mostly veggies (except for my slip up on Friday). All in all I'm making progress... And with that being said... my weight tonight is.....................................................................................

256. 

I'm slightly disappointed in myself. I wanted to put up a bigger number. But I'm also proud of myself too... Even though its only two pounds since last Sunday (the official start of the BL competition at work), it's a whopping thirteen pounds total since I began my personal journey. Whether it's two pounds or twelve pounds... I'm still losing weight. I'm making healthier choices and I'm exercising more. That right there already makes me a winner. 

I'll post official stats tomorrow. 

Goal for the week: Find 5 ways to add protein to my diet.