January Round Up!

The Road So Far...


January starting weight:   267.0  lbs

January ending weight:   258.8  lbs

Weight lost this month:   -8.2  lbs

Weight lost this year:   -8.2  lbs

Weight lost from highest:   - 34.2  lbs

January Goals:

* Weigh in Wednesdays - ✔
      
      It was definitely easier to remember weighing in on Wednesday mornings. 

* Calorie Limit: <1820 / day, <12,740 / week - ✔

      I am very proud to say I came in under my calories every day this month! With the help of My Fitness Pal, I was able to really keep track of my calories throughout the day. 

* Exercise: Go for a walk 3 times a week - ✔✖

      This goal was going well until I injured my leg. But the great thing is, I learned from it. I spent some quality time with my family during these walks. It was actually quite enjoyable. 

* Health: Drink 1 bottle of water daily - ✔✖

      I had mixed results with this goal as well. And again, I learned from it. I found the easiest time to fit this bottle into my day, is in the morning when I take my medication. It's easier to remember when I keep the bottle next to my medication. Easy access. 

* Mental Health: Complete 1 crochet project - ✔

      I made a very cute, very soft pillow for my daughter. And she has used it every night. It made me feel great! So good in fact, that I used the leftover yarn to make a second pillow. My fiance now sleeps with the new one at night as well. It makes me happy to see the people I love, enjoying something I made. 

* Weight loss goal for January: - 4 lbs - ✔

      I gave myself a goal of 1 pound a week. I was a little worried all the changes in medication would stall out the weight loss, and I wouldn't reach this goal. But, I got lucky. Somehow losing 4 pounds in the first week. I was hesitant to celebrate the loss, thinking it was water weight. Now, I'm happy to see it has stayed off. 

January turned out much better than I expected, and I'm grateful for it. I learned a lot about changing habits. It prepared me for the adjustments I need to make this month! February goals are the next step up.

February Goals

* Continue Wednesday Weigh Ins

      It works well, so why change it?

* Calorie Limit: <1780 / day, <12,460 / week

      I love the My Fitness Pal app, because it does the math for me! Having lost 8 pounds, my BMR is lower, so my daily caloric needs are also lower. I updated my goals on the app, and it adjusted the calories for me. I have no doubt that I can do this! 

* Exercise: Walk 3 times a week for a minimum of 20 minutes 

      Last month I made the goal to just start walking. I didn't include a time limit. I wanted to add goals slowly, and work my way up. The goal was just to get out and do it. This month, the goal is to add the time minimum, so I can build on it. 

* Health: Drink 2 bottles of water daily

      Again, working my way up to the recommended amount. Doctors say 8 glasses of water a day. Drinking the equivalent of bottles of water a day, would be 4 glasses. Halfway there! My plan is to drink one bottle with my medication in the morning, and another before bed at night.

* Mental Health: Complete the throw blanket I started for my daughter last month. 

      I love the way the blanket has started. I have roughly 100 more rows of crochet to finish on it. I can't wait to see the result!

* Weight loss goal for February: - 4 lbs

      I'm going to stick with 1 pound a week. My body is still adjusting, and we don't know if I'll be as lucky this month as I was in January. I feel 1 pound a week is realistic, and healthy. 

Until next time, sending you positive thoughts and good juju! ❤

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