You're Gonna Lose That Weight: Weight Loss and Food for the Week

In my last post I hinted that I entered into Onederland again. Just barely, but I have. 199.2 was my latest weigh in. I've lost 11.6 pounds so far this month which is way more than I thought I would lose. I'm happy and not happy at the same time. I'm not happy I'm losing these same pounds again, but I'm happy with how I feel. My clothes either now fit or are loose (but I'm not getting rid of them until I'm for sure two sizes down this time- learned the hard way!).

I've also made sure to go to the gym at least two times a week to do my strength training fitness plan. Today I got through most of my exercises much quicker and the weight didn't even bother me. I guess that means I get to up my reps, sets, or weight soon. Also, I forgot my gym bag when I left this morning. That left me with the option to go home and get it (which means I probably would find an excuse to not go after I get home) or just work out in my dress clothes. I chose the second option and just sucked it up in my work clothes. I took off the sweater and that was that. I think that shows some dedication!

This week both of my classes meet in person (not online) for grad school. I had ethics on Monday in the little basement classroom that bugs my allergies. I always leave there with reddish eyes and messed up sinuses. The class was good though and started with a lecture/PowerPoint over ethical decision making models for ethical dilemmas as a counselor. Second we did a group activity where we had to figure out a solution to an ethical dilemma using the model. Third, we found our groups for the poster presentations that are due at the end of the semester. I like the people in my group, but we live all over Northwest Indiana and Illinois! I guess that means we'll have to drive up to campus to work on the project.

Back to the whole weight loss thing... Here are some pictures of what I'm eating this week.

Breakfast

Oatmeal and a Denver Omelet Egg Mug. Since I used egg whites it didn't "fluff" up. It also took too much time in the morning to prepare (it wasn't that much time, but I just don't want to get up any earlier than 5:15 to cook), but it did taste good and fill me up. I'm just going back to omelets in a pan on the stove for the rest of the week.

Snack

Lunch

This is brown rice noodles, spaghetti sauce, and baked chicken. The brown rice noodles are fine in my opinion, but whole wheat noodles might taste a little better.

Snack