You know…I have to admit that I haven’t been feeling my blogging mojo lately. You’ve probably noticed my absence (or you haven’t – hence, my mojo loss). Even if I’m losing steam on my blog (which I will get back…just stick with me), I have notlost any steam on my weight loss journey. The Mamavation family has kept me motivated and feeling good about my progress.
Let’s just jump right in, shall we?
Weekly Goals
- Drinkat least64 ounces of water each day – Pretty close last week…just missed one day.
- Get to the gymat least4 times this week – Only made it three times last week, but they were good workouts each time.
- Finish week 4 of the Couch 2 5K running plan – Nope. Couldn’t do week 4, but I’ll keep trying.
Challenges
- Time! Finding the time to go to the gym some days is hard, but I’m making it a priority and my hubby has been extremely supportive helping me find the time.
- Soda – Still a challenge for me. I just can’t seem to kick the habit, but I’m doing better!
Triumphs
- I can seethe changes in my midsection and it rocks my socks!
- I have notover-indulged on junk food this past week. This is truly awesome for me!
Weekly Weigh-In
Starting Weight: 176.2 lbs
Current Weight: 158.2 lbs
WeeklyLoss: -1.4 lbs
Total Loss: 18lbs
Goal Weight: 154 lbs
I had a gain last week, but this week I’m happy to report a 1.4 pound loss! That means that I lost what I gained, plus a little extra! I’m now officially down 18 pounds, with only 3.2 pounds left to go!
This post is sponsored by New Balance Shoes and hosted by Mamavation– a community dedicated toobesity prevention&weight loss for womenand I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway.
I know you can do it and kick that soda habit!! 18lb is great!
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Lindsay Reply:
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:46 am
Thank you Sherry! It’s been hard and it’s taken me four months to get those 18 pounds off, but I feel great about it!
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you are doing awesome with your goals… keep up the great working!
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Lindsay Reply:
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:46 am
Thank you, Meagan!
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Lindsay, that is so awesome! Congrats on the loss! I always love reading your posts! I think you are definitely right on point when you say you have to make it a priority to go the gym. Sometimes I feel selfish when I say that I am making my workouts a priority, but then I start to think no, I’m not being selfish, this is for me and my family. Yay for you on sticking to your goals.
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Lindsay Reply:
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:49 am
I go through the “feeling selfish” thing a lot, too. The fact that my hubby supports me and tells me “Go! We’ll be fine!” makes it so much easier! It doesn’t hurt that the gym is right down the road from work and I can go on my lunch breaks, either!
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WTG on this week’s lost!!
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Lindsay Reply:
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:49 am
Thank you, Hanan! Good luck in your bid for Mamavation Mom!
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I have bouts of blog disappearance also. So glad you are seeing results for all your hard work. Good job! Love your goals.
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Lindsay Reply:
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:51 am
Thanks Megan! I hate that blogging sometimes feels like another “job” but it helps that I have all of the awesome Mamavation ladies around me to keep my spirits up!
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Congrats! Keep up that work to get to your goal!!
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Lindsay Reply:
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:52 am
Thank you Beth!
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time is my biggest obstacle now too since baseball is getting in the way of 2 or my 3 workout days….
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Lindsay Reply:
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:53 am
Yes! Finding time to workout is hard when you’ve gotten a family that needs your attention. Thankfully, my trips to the gym are like a sanctuary for me and I love that peace and quiet I get for an hour or so each day!
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You know what? I think you’re doing great! Breaking the soda addiction was one of the hardest things to do for me. I was drinking a truly obscene amount of pop on a daily basis. You’ll get there!
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Lindsay Reply:
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:54 am
You know what sucks the most? The fact that I can FEEL what it’s doing to me and that I don’t feel GOOD drinking it and yet I STILL DO IT! What is wrong with that picture!?
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Great job on the weight loss! My husband was a soda addict and it took awhile for him to give up. But if he can do it you can do it! Good luck!
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Lindsay Reply:
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:03 am
Thank you, Ashley! Everyone’s motivation really does help me a ton!!
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Time is one of my biggest challenges too! I’m also working on finishing week 4 of C25K, it’s a tough week!! Congrats on the weight loss!
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Lindsay Reply:
April 25th, 2012 at 10:52 am
Week 4 is super tough, but I slacked off after week 3 and took a week off, so I think I need to redo that to get back up to par.
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You have awesome goals & congrats on the weight loss this week! Loosing your blogging mojo happens & i will be sticking with you always!
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Lindsay Reply:
April 25th, 2012 at 11:10 am
Thanks so much! It helps that you ladies have my back!
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Great job, you are very close to your goal!! You are doing great and I really appreciate all of your help. Have a great week
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Lindsay Reply:
April 25th, 2012 at 11:12 am
Thanks so much for the encouragement!
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I know that you can do anything I have seen that! love you girl!
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Lindsay Reply:
April 25th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
You rock. Thank you!
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Wow – look at you go! I think it is awesome how you keep chugging along and keep losing. Great job!!!
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Lindsay Reply:
April 25th, 2012 at 1:25 pm
Thank you Andrea! You are a great inspiration to me!
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Congrats on your weight loss. You’re so close to your goal weight. Keep it up before you know you’ll hit it. Have a great week
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Woot Woot!! keep it up!!! SO freaking proud of you lady! you are sooooo close to your goal! I know you can do this!
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First of all you look fantastic
Secondly, I need to set some goals. I never do. I hate disappointing myself, but then when I don’t set goals at all, I disappoint myself anyway because I don’t push to meet any sort of expectations… so I suppose I’m avoiding disappointment but getting disappointed anyway. Makes SO much sense, right?! 
You wanna join me in my little 7 week personal challenge? I intend to lose 21 pounds by June 3 and we’re already almost the same weight. We could share clothes. LMBO 
Create our own little sisterhood of the traveling pants haha!
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congrats on the progress! I’m impressed with how you stay positive – “I didn’t do it last week, but I will work on it this week.”
So great and inspirational – keep up the great work!
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Congrats on your weight loss! Well done you’ve not got far to go now!!
I was doing really well but had a set back a couple of weeks ago – tore some ankle ligaments so struggling to walk never mind run!
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Lindsay Reply:
May 2nd, 2012 at 9:42 am
You poor thing! I’m so sorry you’re injured!
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