Take it off Monday: Week 2

Although this is my week 2 post, I technically think it's really only week 1 on the program. {I had the stomach bug last week.  Ugh.}

Overall, I think I did pretty damn well getting back into the Medifast swing of things.  Of course, with a 3 day weekend, there were more than a few temptations.  A movie/dinner date with Bob yesterday, in particular.

{We saw Silver Linings Playbook.  HIGHLY recommend.  

Especially for fellow Philadelphians. Ahem.}

While I did all the right things {ate before I left the house, brought a movie snack with me, etc} I have to be honest with you... I caved on the movie popcorn.  I just. couldn't. help. it.  It's a big weakness of mine and I knew that going in.  I just had a few handfuls and then tried to really fill up on my Medifast Nacho Puffs.  It worked, but I was still a little disappointed in myself for caving.  Oh well.  I tried.  For dinner, I did really well.  I ordered a steak, grilled shrimp and grilled veggies.  It was delicious!

To be honest, I think the Medifast program is extremely easy to follow during the week.  There's a schedule.  I pack my 4 Medifast meals, bring them to work, eat, eat, eat, drink, drink, drink {my goal is 80-100oz of water per day, which is somewhat easy for me... I love water} then I come home to a lovely, but sensible, lean & green meal and I still get another Medifast meal at night {usually a warm brownie!} Easy Peasey.  Seriously.  It's the weekends that are super difficult. But I think I did really well, overall.

Something I wanted to talk about this week, that I think contributed to my success, is the new Medifast app.  I didn't have that the last time I completed the program and I'm finding it extremely helpful!  With the app, I can log my meals, keep track of calories and water intake and update my progress. Here's a screen shot of my app today...

Oh wait.  Did you catch that?

I've lost SEVEN POUNDS so far. That means I lost 5 pounds this week on the Medifast plan.

Although I thought the popcorn would set me back, clearly staying strong and on plan the rest of the week really paid off.

WOO HOO!

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Week 2 Summary

Weight loss this week: -5 pounds

Weight loss to date: -7 pounds

Weight left to lose: 23 pounds

 

First Goal: 10 pounds {so close!!}

• Reward: Mani/Pedi

Second Goal: 20 pounds

• Reward: Massage {thanks for the idea you guys!}

Final Goal: 30 pounds

• Reward: Still thinking on this one! I'll know it when I see it.

Success: I'm sorry... did you not see that I lost 5 pounds this week?  I'd call that a success!

Set-Backs: Movie Popcorn.  But it just smells sooooo goooood.

 

Exercise: No real exercise plan yet, as I have to let my body readjust to the program first.  We'll talk exercise soon, though!

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Check out some of the other Medifast bloggers and help cheer them on!

The Divine Miss Mommy  §  Mommy B Knows Best  §  Kelly with Makobi Scribe  §  IROCKSOWHAT  §  Dear Crissy 

  Shibley Smiles  §  Couponing to Disney  §  A Grande Life  §  O My Family  §  Two Frugal Mommas   

Single Mom on a Budget  §  Gaithersburg-Rockville Macaroni Kid  §  Escape from Obesity  §  A Very Busy Mama (pregnant)
In Maintenance: The Turnip Farmer  §  The Adventures of Goober Grape and Monkey Man §  Unemployed Mom

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