Progress Report!!!

Drum roll please...I have lost 7 pounds since last week!  I know I was supposed to weigh in on Sunday, but my scale needed a new battery so I didn't record my weight.  But, I weighed myself tonight and compared it to my weight when I went to the Dr. last Wednesday and I am down 7 pounds. I am super excited about this and it goes to show that consistency works! Along with my work out challenge, I made significant changes to my eating habits and now I am reaping the benefits.  I am feeling so motivated and ready to conquer this weight issue that I have had for many years now.  I have done my five days of exercise for the week and I plan to keep going.  I just have to keep up this momentum and continue to write so I can stay on track.

The meal plan that I followed this week is below.  I am not saying this will work for everyone, but it did allow me to see the scale go down...which is always a  plus.  

Breakfast: Yogurt and fruit

Snack: trail mix, 1 serving (1/4 cup; 150 calories)

Lunch: 

a) Grilled chicken in a whole wheat pita with Parmesan cheese and a small amount of Caesar dressing and a small salad with Parmesan cheese and dressing or

b) Smart ones frozen meal with a side salad

Snack: Fruit or raw veggies

Dinner:

a)Salad with grilled chicken and Caesar dressing or

b) Smart ones frozen meal with a small salad

Snack:

If I got hungry later in the evening, I would make popcorn; but, I would only eat a small amount from the bag and place the rest in sandwich bags.  This allowed me to eat the proper amount.

Drinks:

Coffee: the only thing I added was a small amount of sugar free creamer and Water

I definitely plan to add different options next week, but this meal plan did not cause me to become bored with my food.  I didn't really have the urge to cheat, like I normally do.  I have a flat bread pizza recipe that I will be trying along with a few others.  I just wanted to provide an update with my progress.  Stay motivated and let me know the progress you have made this week!