Weigh-In Week #11

Things got serious this week.  I’m so sick of losing and gaining the same five pounds that this week I decided to get focused.  Laser focused.  And this was my reward:

Starting weight (as of 11/5/12):  169.3
Weight last week:  172.5
Weight this week:  168.7
Result:  - 3.8 lbs.
Total net loss:  – .6 lbs.

It feels awesome to be back down in the negative and the 160s again.  Phew!  After following the Kickstart plan the first week of Body Revolution and realizing how good I felt doing that, regardless of whether I was gaining or losing weight, it’s made me realize that I want to eat better (not just less) so that I feel better.  I’ve always had this strange disconnect between what I put in my body and how I feel, but I think the lightbulb is starting to finally come on.  So, I’m trying to eat as cleanly as possible.  If it came out of the ground or has a mother, eat it.  If I can’t pronounce it, don’t eat it.  I still leave room for occasional treats and allowances, but I’m trying to make better choices and sustainable changes that I can live with for a lifetime.  Health and fitness is a marathon of sorts throughout life, not just a sprint to lose x number of pounds, and I think I’m finally starting to make permanent, lasting changes.  I’m in the midst of reading Making the Cut (I know I sound like a brainwashed Jillian Michaels follower, but she really knows her stuff and it’s getting me results, people!) which talks about eating for your metabolic type, so I’m trying to hit a ratio of 40% carbs, 30% protein, and 30% fat.  I know it all sounds crazy complicated, but it’s really not, and I’m feeling amazing…strong, lean, and energetic.  This is Week 4 of Body Revolution, so next Sunday I’ll be taking my measurements…can’t wait to see what changes there are!