Last Saturday, I had a mini-meltdown over my weight. Being off for the summer and in a relationship was starting to take its toll on my body. My workouts had gone from 4 to 2 per week and well going out to eat with my boyfriend certainly hasn’t helped. So on Saturday, after a few cocktails, I felt completely fat (didn’t help that I was bloated and PMS-ing – you know what I mean girls!). My boyfriend reassured me that I looked great, but it didn’t matter. I knew that I had gained 5 lbs and was up to 123.5 lbs (I had weighed myself that day at my aunt’s house). I know it doesn’t sound like much, but I had gained most of it in my midsection, which is very uncomfortable for me. I am so lucky to have my hunny’s support because he then told me that whatever I needed to do to lose it, he would support me. If I needed to eat healthier, he would get some nutritious food when he cooks for me. Just that was enough to get me going again! So on Monday, I went grocery shopping. I bought some halibut, some fruit and veggies, and other healthy food. I devised a plan: I would go to the gym in the morning and then to boxing on Monday and Wednesday. Tuesday and Thursday, I would run/go to the gym to get some cardio in. And that’s exactly what I did. For meals, I pre-chopped and pre-cooked what I could to help me make quick and healthy meals. I also used my BBQ every day this week. Veggies drizzled with a tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkled with spices only took 10 min to cook on the BBQ. I also cooked skinless/boneless chicken and halibut on the it. I grilled the fish with some lemon slices and some spices. It just fell apart in my plate – so yummy too! For snacks, I’ve been eating fruit, especially before going to bed. I read in Women’s Health that that’s the optimal thing to eat before bedtime. I also eliminated alcohol, which wasn’t that hard.
All of my hard work this week paid off! I lost an inch off of my waist! Back to a 26”. My smallest was 25.5”, but I’m happy with my results this week.
I’m going to meet my boyfriend’s family this weekend at their family reunion. I know I’m going to be tempted to eat junk, but I’m going to make a conscious effort to not eat any unhealthy foods. I love the way I feel right now and don’t want to mess it up!
