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 not lost 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

• Drink at least 64 ounces of water each day – Pretty close last week…just missed one day.
• Get to the gym at least 4 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 see the changes in my midsection and it rocks my socks!
• I have not over-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

Weekly Loss: -1.4 lbs

Total Loss: 18 lbs

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 to obesity prevention & weight loss for women and I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway.

I know most people would be discouraged at this point. It’s been a few weeks since I’ve been able to report any weight loss. As a matter of fact, I actually gained a pound this week. But, I’m not discouraged and I’m not depressed. You want to know why?

Because I lost 1.5 inches off my waist and 1.5 inches off my hips!

I haven’t been measuring my thighs, but I’d be willing to bet there are inches gone there, too. I was at the gym the other day and when I was at the leg press, I realized that my legs weren’t jiggling when I lowered them. They were stone cold solid and I haven’t had that happen since….a long time ago. Don’t get me wrong, I still have cellulite and they’re still horse thighs, but they’re SOLID horse thighs. And my calves are downright good-looking.

I’m excited!

Nothing motivates me more than seeing results and I am definitely seeing results right now! Now, I just need to get that scale moving.

I’ve seen a lot of the other Mamavation sistas make themselves weekly goals and it seems to work for them, so I’m going to do the same.

Weekly Goals

• Drink at least 64 ounces of water each day.
• Get to the gym at least 4 times this week.
• Finish week 4 of the Couch 2 5K running plan.

 Challenges

• Junk food – I have a very overactive sweet tooth that can‘t be tamed.
• Laziness – This hasn’t been as much of an issue for a few weeks, but I know it’s still there.
• Soda – I still can’t seem to cut out my Diet Coke, but I’m working on cutting back.

Triumphs

• Lost 3 inches overall!
• Mowed the entire yard (1/2 acre) by hand and did the weedwacking – This is a great workout when I can’t make it to the gym!
• No more jiggle in my thighs!

Weekly Weigh-In

Starting Weight: 176.2 lbs

Current Weight: 159.6 lbs

Weekly Loss: +1.2 lbs

Total Loss: 16.6 lbs

Goal Weight: 154 lbs

Mamavation is a community dedicated to obesity prevention & weight loss for women.