Friday Weigh In

We will get right to it:

Starting Weight: 284.4
Previous Weight: 250.0
Current Weight: 249.0
Lost/Gained: -1
Total Lost: -35.4
Inches Lost: -3.5

Another pound gone! I was actually very surprised by this considering I had a couple of really bad "off the wagon" food days. I thank breastfeeding for some of my continued success since I burn so many extra calories from producing milk. However, instead of focusing on that, I want to outline the positive things I DID do that helped towards Friday's weigh in success:

1. I walked Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at least a mile each time
2. I tracked my food even when I didn't want to because I knew how badly I had done
3. I stayed positive and told myself that even though I had a bad moment, the next meal was a chance to get back at it. 
4. I reached out to my Coach for support
5. I reached out to my mom for support

Having people by your side while you lose weight is crucial. Even the other day I was upset about something and felt the need to eat to comfort. I went to the fridge and pulled out my container of strawberries and ate some of those. I was proud of myself for choosing something healthy and when my husband sat down next to me he told me that he was really proud of me for what I have accomplished so far. That means so much to me coming from him. He is someone who doesn't struggle with weight issues (damn skinny man) and when he can see I am working hard and he says things like that it really helps keep the momentum going. I love it. 

Also, I love coaching! Julie is great and talking to her once a week really helps me. 

I love having a detailed action plan every week and love that it is so easy to reach out to my coach. I can do it from the phone app too. WeightWatchers adding this feature was incredibly smart and awesome!

And again, I swear I will start doing progress pictures. 

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Other Things:

Carson is doing fantastic. He's healthy and for the most part, very happy. We are having some issues right now and I think he's showing signs of teething. I know a lot of people swear it's too soon, but every baby is different and some babies are even born with teeth! His teeth will come in when they are ready. That being said, he is super fussy, has stopped napping well, and bites. Everything. Kid gets mad and CHOMPS anything that you put in his mouth, especially hard stuff. I've been putting his teething toys in the fridge and then giving them to him. He is also a drool machine. Lots and lots of drool. So, I'm just keeping my eye out for any signs of teeth. He goes to the doctor soon for another check up so I will be sure to ask her what's up. 

He feet aren't really that big.... the little soft shoes just make it look that way. Grandma Chris likes to put him in cute outfits while mommy is at work. Makes my heart melt. 

I've fallen off the Dave Ramsey wagon too. I just have this impulse to buy shit we don't need things and can't seem to help myself sometimes. It is like there is this demon in me telling me to hit the "buy now with one-click" button on Amazon. So dangerous. Now, my spending isn't hindering our lives. I'm not over spending or buying anything on credit - I'm just using extra money for shit we don't need things that could have been money used to throw at the remaining debt we have. I just have to refocus and start watching my FPU DVDs again and listening to the Podcast. It seems, like anything else in life, I think I am doing fine without the extra support and can do it on my own. Nope, I can't. I need the constant motivation and reminders. Just like with my weight loss journey. 

Anyone else out there try Financial Peace University or Dave Ramsey's practices? Have you had success? Share your stories!