OK, I’m going to go ahead and verbalize a goal of mine. Because they say you are more likely to achieve your goal if you tell someone or write it down. So I’m doing this to help keep myself accountable.
I would like to lose 50 pounds. And honestly, I don’t know if I have 50 pounds to lose, but I am going to try it. I am decreasing my calories, exercising, but I am also lifting weights so I’ll lose inches but more than likely the scale won’t read I’ve lost as many “pounds” as I would like to see. But I will be able to tell with how my clothes fit.
I have set some small goals with small rewards to help me achieve this. After all it’s a marathon, not a sprint. This is not just about losing weight but living a better, healthier lifestyle.
I started last week, so I have already been doing this for one week.
Goal #1: No sugar, More water/Less caffeine, Work out 2 hours a week, Eat more fish.No sugar is going to be hard for me. Over the last week I’ve been doing this, I’ve started to notice how much sugar I intake, from sugary cereal, little candies, desserts, Sonic drinks, etc. I’ve been eating fruits as my dessert, or chewing flavorful gum! I don’t drink regular cokes, I drink diet, however I bought some caffeine free, diet Dr. Pepper and have been drinking that, and also water with flavor packets. I borrowed my parents’ stationary bike and have been doing 30 min a day. I am NOT a huge fish fan, however I have made a goal of eating fish at least once a week, 1 meal. Believe me, that’s a struggle for me.
FYI: I absolutely HATE running in the cold weather. I’m a singer and always have a hard time with my tonsils when I would run outside then come inside to a cold house. I’d have to go to the doctor, take some pills, etc. I was miserable. Therefore…I HATE running in the cold weather.
Goal #2: Lose 2 pounds per week – VERY DOABLE!!
By doing all those things in goal #1, I should be able to lose 2 pounds per week. 2 pounds per week is a very healthy, steady weight loss goal. Anything more I might risk putting weight back on after I’ve lost it, anything less I’m probably not working as hard as I should.
Goal #3: Lose 10 pounds by Saturday, February 13thWeek 1: 1/10-1/16 – DONE – lost 2 pounds
Week 2: 1/17-1/23 –
Week 3: 1/24-1/30 –
Week 4: 1/31-2/6 –
Week 5: 2/7-2/13 –
REWARD – Manicure/Pedicure
**I need a pedi right now, so the harder I work the faster I can get the pedi. That is motivating me to lose 10 pounds faster!**
**Goal #4: Lose 20 pounds by Saturday, March 20th** BIG GOAL!!!
REWARD – Massage
Goal #5: Lose 30 pounds by Saturday, April 24thREWARD – TBD
Goal #6: Lose 40 pounds by Saturday, May 22ndREWARD – TBD
Goal #7: Lose 50 pounds by Saturday, July 3rdREWARD – TBD
**I’m thinking a new wardrobe!!**
Like I said, I really don’t know if I have 50 pounds to lose. We shall see. And I will be editing this every week or so.
SO HELP KEEP ME ACCOUNTABLE!!!
Currently there is a catalina deal on BC Fruit by the Foot at Safeway (Tom Thumb). Match this with coupons, and turn it into a small moneymaker! LOVE THIS!!
Planters Cocktail Peanuts (12 oz.) - $1.99 each
Nivea Body Wash 16.9 oz - $2.99
OK, I’m going to go ahead and verbalize a goal of mine. Because they say you are more likely to achieve your goal if you tell someone or write it down. So I’m doing this to help keep myself accountable.
Here are the best deals at CVS this week:
This next week (starting 1/17) Wet Ones wipes will be 2/$4.00, get a $1.00 RR when you buy 2.
Also, the week of 1/24, Walgreens will have a great deal on Benefiber stick packs. I'm giving you a heads up so you have time to print coupons :)
Kroger has several of their GE light bulbs (4pk) on sale 2/$3.00
Don't forget to load these new cellfire electronic coupons onto your grocery store card for EXTRA savings.
There are lots of wonderful sales at Kroger this week. Here are some matchups, thanks to Stephanie.
