195.2 - 3 pounds lost

Considering the week I had, I was am in complete disbelief at the number on the scale. I made a pact with an MFP friend (thanks, Munz!) to again not look at the scale between weigh-ins. So not only did I have no idea where it was all week, but I also had a mini-binge Monday night where I just wanted to eat everything in site. Almost 900 calories later (thanks PMS) and I was sure the scale wouldn't budge this week.

On average, I consumed 1767 calories daily, which is a bit higher than I wanted, but good considering the scale moved. I'm still trying to find that sweet spot where I'm not losing too much or too little. After the last four weeks though, I am guessing that my estimated intake was a bit low.

Last week I said that I would make an appointment with my doctor, which I followed through on. She placed me back on my BP medication, but at half the dosage. I'm not entirely happy about it, but I also know that in terms of my health, it's important. And, it will just serve as more motivation. It came down a good bit from what it was 50 pounds ago, but it still has a little bit more to go.

In the next week or so, I'll be getting a blood panel done to check cholesterol (I'm scared it's high again), Vitamin D, iron, and some other stuff. I was supposed to get it done at a local lab, but since they don't accept my insurance and I realized they would be charging me as well, I figured I might as well go back to my doctor, have my BP checked out to make sure the dosage is right, and have the blood work done there. So, that's kind of half-met.

I still haven't gotten off my butt and started walking or anything. The thought of a treadmill at the moment is so unappealing, so I'm crossing my fingers that warmer, sunnier weather is on it's way!

Goals for this week:

• keep an average of 1600-1700 calories per day
• prepare to eat at maintenance (1900-2000 per day) next week in hopes of avoiding that dreaded plateau
• work on more positive affirmations to quiet the negative voice in my head