Let’s just say last week was great, this week not so much. For some reason I just really had a had time staying on plan, so much so that a few days I was totally off. Had lunch with a co-worker, dinner at Outback with the family, and lunch with my daughter because she was home sick from school. What does this mean? It means my review of the MediFast one is a “real” one. I don’t know a lot of people that are so strict they never slip now and then.
However it is Sunday and today has been a great day. I’ve actually “bet” on my success this month when I joined DietBet which I found through another bloggers site. This is not a plan or any type of service. It is a friendly wager between friends. I put $25 into the put betting that I will lose 4% of my body weight in 28 days. This figure is extremely reasonable and puts me at a need to lose 6.6 lbs in the 28 days. I think it will be fun and a great motivator.
I did get moving a little this weekend. Saturday morning I popped in Zumba Core for the Kinect and worked out for 20 minutes. Sunday I began the C5K program and walked/ran for 31 minutes on the treadmill. I’m really going to try to commit to that and see if I can finish the program.
With all that said I chose once again to NOT weigh myself on Saturday. I was forced to weigh myself Sunday morning in order to weigh in for the DietBet challenge but since it wasn’t on my normally weekly day I’ve chosen not to post it. Lets just say it was not pretty!
Starting Weight: 180.6
Week One Weight: 172.8
Week Two Weight: 170.8
Week Three Weight: 168.4
Week Four & Five Weight: 165.0
Week Six Weight: 163.4
Week Six Weight: No weigh
Total Weight Loss: 17.2 lbs
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Additional MediFast Posts:
- Beginning MediFast Review Journey
- Medifast Review : Week One & Coupon Code
- Medifast Review : Week Two & Coupon Code
- Medifast Review : Week Three & Coupon Code
- Medifast Review : Week Four & Coupon Code
- Medifast Review : Week Five & Coupon Code
- Medifast Review : Week Six & Coupon Code
- Medifast Review : Week Seven & Coupon Code
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Brenda says
You are doing great! I know that we all slip up now and again. Good luck with the bet!
Heather says
We all have off days, but it sounds like your well on your way to a great week seven. DietBet sounds fun too!
Melissa says
Congratulations on your weight loss!
Brandy says
I love Zumba… in real life and on video game. It’s such a good workout!
Tammy S says
I think you are doing Super! Even if you didn’t lose any weight this week. At least you didn’t gain or make a bunch of excuses. Keep up the great work!
Courtney says
Wow you’re doing incredible – I need some motivation!
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy says
Good luck! It’s okay to slip every now and then.
Tiffany Winner says
dietbet sounds like a cool way to add interest to your weight loss goals
Jacob says
Do NOT be too hard on yourself. First, I am certain it’s not nearly as bad as you are emotionally making it for yourself. Second, this is one of those times when it would be easy to give up or call it quits/sabotage yourself. Instead, just focus on the future and get back on track!
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says
Colleen, you have really kicked butt with taking control of you health! It’s only one week 🙂 Good job with getting back on track.
Nichol says
We all slip-up! Yesterday was a difficult day for me going to a birthday party that had ice cream, store-bought birthday cake and pizza/wings. I ate before I left and had a small slice of cake. You can get back on track!!!
Theresa says
You are going a great job!
Betty Baez says
i completely agree with you it wouldnt be real if you didnt slip up we all do 😉 only human….i think youre doing great!
Mer says
DietBet sounds like a great motivator! And we all slip up…it’s nice to see a realistic weight journey!
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says
I signed up for DietBet earlier too. I think 3 weeks is one of those points where a little extra motivation can be especially helpful.
Billie says
Mistakes mean we’re trying, you’re doing great.
Kathleen says
You are doing a great job! Looks like this program is really working for you.
Lisa says
You still have lost weight! Look at your success instead. 🙂
Lolo says
So excited you joined the DietBet with me! I know we are going to win!
Joan says
I think you’re doing great! It’s important to look at the overall picture.
Elaina- A Time Out for Mommy says
Don’t forget that muscle weighs more than fat! Maybe you didn’t lose weight because you gained muscle?
Megan @ That Neat Blog says
You are doing great.
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
You’re doing great!
Emily @FamilyNLifeLV says
Glad you joined Diet Bet!! I’m doing it too!
Sarah L says
Don’t be so hard on yourself. Just being aware of what’s happening is a good thing.
Shell Fruscione says
I still think you’re doing awesome. &You’re right, everyone slips up now & then!
Alicia K says
good work! you’re wonderful
Sheri says
I think you’re doing fantastic. There’s bound to be ups and downs.
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
As long as you keep trying!
Gina Brickell says
Oh well.. over all you’ve done a phenomenal job up to this point.. And you’re right. I don’t know of anyone that can be that tough on them selves and have enough willpower to NOT slip in all this amount of time. It happens!
Donna says
You are doing a great job, Colleen! The one reason I’m putting off strength training is that in the past when I did a lot of strength training the scales go up. I know that I lose inches, but I’m sadly a bit of a slave to the scales. When they go up it just messes up my mindset. :/
Lisa Johnston says
I hate weighing in on weeks that I know that I’ve been horrible! Here’s to a better week this time!
Maryann says
awesome! I have lost 7 lbs so far on weight watchers myself.
Wendy T says
You are doing great! Way to go for keeping on!!
Jesselyn A/Jesstinger says
Colleen – just want to let you know that I am rooting for you and have every confidence that you will not only win the bet – but also the greater challenge of winning the battle! I want to congratulate you on your success to date, your diligence, determination and discipline are awesome – really – and all the more so that you chose to take on this battle throughout the season of overwhelming temptation.
Thank for sharing your experience, your courage and your candor. Good luck!
Nancy Lynn Hilderbrand says
I need to lose 60 pounds to become eligible for a kidney transplant, so I understand the problems you are having. I hope you make it.
Julie Wood says
I still think that you are doing good. It is so hard sometimes when you are on a plan to lose weight every week. I want to lose as much as you lost. I would love to lose 17 lbs. I am going to try to lose some weight this Spring and Summer! Good Luck!
Elle says
The scales might not have been pretty but 17.2 pounds lost in six weeks is still awesome! And that those weeks fell over the holidays is even more awesome!!
Toni says
You are doing a wonderful job! I think the bet thing is a great way to give a little push 🙂