Weeks 1 and 2 of Phase 2

Wow, week 2 of Phase 2 is over! I know I missed a week, so I have some catching up to do. Many things happened within the last couple of weeks that I need to catch you all up on. Week 1 of phase 2, I did amazing job bringing my own food to work. I brought my own snacks, drinks, and lunch and was able to log what I ate. The only time I bought something was when I stopped at Dunkin’s for my iced coffee. At the end of week 1, I actually lost 2 pounds. I have to admit that I was a little disappointed, but then I realized two things. One that it was only February any my physical isn’t until May 30 so I still have plenty of time  to lose the weight and two, I lost 7lbs the month before so I was actually down 9lbs. Once I realized that I was fine.  Week 2, was an exciting week because I did my first virtual 5k for my friend Dani, at Weight off my Shoulders, Tedy’s team, and The American Stroke Association. I kind of powered walked it on a treadmill, and was able to successfully complete the 3.1 miles in 52 minutes and 11 seconds. My new goal is when I do my next 5k is to come under that number.  I am very excited that I will be getting my first medal for completing the 5k.During the week, I continued to bring my own food to work except for Friday where I ordered out…Nothing excited just a spinach, mix greens and all veggie salad. I snuck a peak on the scale, and saw that I lost some weight since Sunday, and that was my motivation to get a healthier option. Now, the fun part… numbers!  At the end of week 2, I lost 3lbs, making my total weight loss from January 1 to 12lbs! And I am down 17lbs from my heaviest, which was 221lbs and I am more than positive that I am 3lbs away from reaching the 20lbs weight loss that my doctor wanted me to be for my next physical. I am determine to blow that number out of the water!

One Month Down

Phase 2 is here. It cannot believe how fast the last month went by. I made a full month without soda. This was a big victory for me, because soda was in away my drug of choice. I only craved soda at work and I do not know why, but I think it was a stress reliever, just as smoking is for most people. Phase 1, was all about giving up soda. After doing the math, I figured out that I was taking in 5,000 calories in five days just from soda. Now, times that number by four and I was taking in 20,000 extra calories in just one month. That is crazy. Now here are my official numbers…

Weight: 209lbs, I lost 7lbs since January 1, my official starting weight was 216lbs. I am also down 12lbs from my heaviest of 221lbs and I am only 8lbs away from where my doctor wants me to be for my next physical in May, but I think I am going to exceed that number.

Height: 5’9

Waist: 36 inches

Shirt Size: Extra Large

Another goal that goes along with this journey is to fit into H&M clothes. Last year, I tried to buy an outfit, and when I was searching the racks, I did not see my size. I asked the employee, and they told me that they could not carry it. This was another wake up call for me. I am hoping before summer to reach this goal.

Phase 2 of my journey, is all about planning my meals and counting points/calories.  Why am I doing this a month into my journey? I said it before; I did not want to give up everything all at once.  I figured I would be more successful if I could space everything out that I was giving up and cutting back on, and so far so good. Phase 2, I will also be trying to build up my Facebook page. This past week, I got 31 new likes, which has been very motivating. Finally, in phase 2 I will be doing weekly official weigh ins and posting results on my Facebook page and blog. Welcome to Phase 2.


“Think Healthy Not Just Thin”