Finally.... Progress!

Ok, so it's not exactly what I'm looking for.... it's measured in such small increments for what I feel is the effort, the output, but finally, FINALLY, there was some progress this week. A loss of three pounds, and a gain of tremendous accomplishment! It isn't easy trying to stay motivated to work out, eat right, and hope for successes. Based on the scale, the goals are not as measurable as I seem to need. I'm a numbers kind of gal, so I decided to set some concrete goals that are measurable, and quit depending on the scale so much. (Because of the amount of water we drink here in the Valley of the Sun, 100 ounces can pack on what seems to be pounds from day to day.) Here's what I've determined will be my goals each week for the next two weeks:

1. Drink 100 ounces of water a day
2. Log 300 minutes of cardio between the elliptical and treadmill
3. Lift 20,000 pounds (remember, 10 reps of 10 lbs = 100! )
4. Log all foods using SparkPeople page
5. Log all gym activities in Excel
6. Only weigh in twice a week (every day without progress can be depressing!)

I'm hoping for better results than I had the first four weeks of gym time. I've been told that not eating enough puts the body in starvation mode, and maybe that's why I wasn't losing weight? Personally, I'm attributing a lot of it to just being more aware, and taking my vitamins on a daily basis. And knowing that no matter how much I'm working out, or cutting back in some areas, I cannot eat tortilla chips AT ALL. Even ""one serving"" does terrible things to me on the scale. Of course, back to the paleo style diet means not having any of that processed food stuffs -- but I'm finding that I do better if I have an intake of carbs -- whole wheats, oatmeal (I can wholly recommend Clif Bar Oatmeal Walnut Bars ... they're chewy, tasty, and stick to the ribs!)

It's not an easy thing to make changes ... but it took me 50 years to get to this point, so what if it takes years to get back to where I really want to be. :)

Happy, Progressive HUGSSS to everyone!!