227.0 - 102 pounds to go!

Not a great week, but not as bad of a week as I had predicted. We keep saying we won't step on the scale before weigh-in but come Wednesday or so, we break down and do it anyway. All last week the scale was inching up, not down, which set the tone for the week (which is why I keep saying I won't peek!) Best as I can tell from the food log, it was most likely due to high sodium. We were doing really well with not eating out but we've gotten lazy again. On the plus side though, we are making better choices when we do go out! I don't know what I would do without a smart phone. Before I even order I start checking the MyFitnessPal database to see what dishes are reasonable.

I met with the nutritionist on Friday to review how things have been progressing. My recorded weight when I met with her the first time was 234 (which I think is what the doctor visit that day recorded, which was a little high) and Friday it was 228.5. Not too bad I guess. She made some suggestions based on what I've been eating, mainly that I need to watch sodium and that I can split my snacks up into smaller snacks if need be. She also suggested that we start doing less strength training and more cardio, which I do not plan on doing. Her point was that cardio will burn the fat faster, but building muscle will burn more calories and help tone as I lose the weight. She also wants me to start getting up every hour while at work and walking around the building, as well as going on a walk at lunch. I know both are great ideas, I will just have to get over being anxious. The building doesn't bother me so much, but walking at lunch will probably be a solo venture. I have a walking buddy right now if I want, but she will soon be moving, and others that walk have buddies and they go much faster than I can. So, time to suck it up, put on some music, and go!

Hopefully this next weigh-in I'll meet my mini goal of 225!