Week 6: Half-Way Point!

Are you feeling your resolve slipping? Are you feeling worn out?  I was last week; it was rough, and I felt like quitting.  But I'm hanging in there, because I'm seeing results and changes.  Not so much in weight as in strength gain and improved fitness, as well as a healthier gut.  After 4-5 weeks is when we start seeing real results, increasing strength, and feeling healthier.  Hunker down and keep going!  If you get frustrated by the scale, remember that it is a good indicator of progress.  Keep in mind not to get caught up in worrying about weight day to day or week to week, but focus on a good, steady, downward trend over the 10 week term.  A healthy and sustainable rate of weight loss is 1-2 lbs per week.

For this week it's the same challenge: NO EATING AFTER DINNER.  Many of our group said this was really helpful and eye-opening, being aware of how many empty calories we consume after dinner.  It was also freeing: out of sight and mind!

Remember:  It means no eating or drinking calories after your REGULAR & REASONABLE family dinner time.  The rules say 7 PM, because that's typical for most of us.  If you work nights or have other situations that make that difficult, remember there are 7 days in the week, so use Saturday & Sunday to get the max 5 challenge points for the week.

Points Break Down for Week 6:

1. Write it Down (5 pts) Keep using that tracking sheet!

2.  5 Fruits & Veggies each day (5 pts)

3.  8 cups (8 oz) water each day (5 pts)

4.  Exercise 60 minutes daily (5 pts; .5 pt for 30 min)

5.  Challenge: no eating after dinner (5 pts)

6. Come to weigh-in (5 pts)

7.  Lose weight (5 pts; no loss/gain 0 pts)

This week we are having another Work-It Circuit group workout, Thursday, April 30, 9 PM at the upper Crestwood church building.  No bonus points, just come have fun! 

Bonus Points opportunity this week: Track, meet goals, challenge & workout Saturday & Sunday for up to 9 bonus points!  No working out Sunday...we all need a rest day! 

Protein sample table next Friday at weigh-in, and the weekly weight winner gets 2-33 oz bottles of Simple Truth Infused Water!  It has a hint of flavor but zero calories, and no artificial sugars.  Yum!

Weigh-In this week is on FRIDAY, May 1, from 9:00-9:30! 

Have a super week!