I don’t have much to pat myself on the back for this week. Sad but true I don’t know what happened but this was not a good week, from beginning to end. My eating was terrible, my tracking (using my paper tracker) was hit or miss, my morning routine didn’t happen and the scale definitely measured the chaos of my life.
The week started off wrong and I didn’t have the fortitude to redeem myself at any point during the week. My intentions were there but my follow through just didn’t happen. So I’m gonna do my best to find something to give myself credit for but trust me it’s a stretch.
- I took more steps than I did last week. This week I logged in 31,674 steps and counting since the day is not over. I’m just 428 steps away from my daily goal of 5000 steps. If I have to march in place before I go to bed I will reach my step goal today. The only other day I was able to reach my goal was Thursday.
- I tracked my eating in MyFitnessPal everyday this week as painful as it was to do so. Unfortunately, I was OVER my calorie goal each and every day to the tune of 2,768 for the week. So not pleased with myself, but hey, this about accomplishments and I am pleased that I’ve been consistent with tracking.
- I reached my water goal by drinking 64 oz. each day. Feeling good about that!
As far as my mood this week, I felt pretty good. I was consistently in a good mood, which a good thing.
My cravings were off the chart and unfortunately I gave into each and every one of them…boo.
My energy levels were so so, particularly in the mornings. For some reason I woke up a few morning this week feeling sleepy and wanting to stay in bed. I gave into my feelings, which caused me to miss my morning routine and I honestly believe that this had an affect on my eating and my resolve. I will be working on correcting that next week.
Hunger for me was another issue, not physical but mental and emotional hunger. I fed my emotions this week and I can’t even put my fingers on what was eating at me. But as I look at my food journal I notice that it’s very heavy with my comfort foods and that’s definitely a red flag for me.
Next week I’m vowing to do better. I will have to really focus because I’m on vacation, which means I won’t have structure to my days. That is my cue to pull out my meal planner, establish my plan and commit to executing it for success.
Your Turn To Share
There’s always something to give yourself credit for. What can you pat yourself on the back for accomplishing this week?