I stepped on the scale this Sunday morning and weighed 270.1 pounds.
That is down from last week’s starting weight of 270.9 pounds, a loss of 0.8 pounds.
While I didn’t reach my goal of losing 1.5 pounds this week, I am still happy to see the scale moving in the right direction. Weight loss is weight loss, and after the week I had, I am grateful to have posted any loss at all.
The reality is that my discipline slipped this week.
On the positive side, I made it to the gym three times, which was one of my goals. The workouts were completed, and that is a win. Unfortunately, my nutrition did not match my effort in the gym.
Wednesday was the first stumble. My plan was to get up and work out that morning, but instead I skipped the gym and headed to McDonald’s for breakfast. Later that evening, I finished off an entire medium store-bought pizza for supper.
One of the habits I had committed to improving was avoiding fast food and soda. On Wednesday, I failed on both counts.
The challenges continued as the weekend arrived.
On Friday, I traveled to Fargo to spend the evening with my sister before making a trip to Minneapolis and St. Paul. Travel has always been one of my weak points when it comes to healthy eating. Chick-fil-A found its way into the plan Friday night, followed by another McDonald’s breakfast Saturday morning. The drive home included several convenience store snacks that certainly weren’t helping me move toward 230 pounds.
Then there was the chocolate.
Over the past week, I found myself slipping back into the habit of eating too much chocolate on a daily basis. While a small treat can fit into a healthy lifestyle, the keyword is “small.” My portions have been larger than they should be, and it is something I need to address immediately.
Looking back at the week, I can clearly see why the scale didn’t move more dramatically. In fact, considering the choices I made, I am actually encouraged that I still lost 0.8 pounds.
One thing this journey is teaching me is that progress is not about being perfect. Progress is about recognizing mistakes, learning from them, and getting back on track before a bad day becomes a bad week or a bad month.
The next two weeks are important.
From June 21 through June 27, I will be spending a week in a hotel while volunteering at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine. Travel, hotel stays, restaurant meals, and long days on the golf course will create additional challenges. That means the next two weeks are an opportunity to build momentum and establish better habits before I leave.
As I continue on the Road to 230, the formula remains simple:
- Consistent workouts
- Better food choices
- Portion control
- Less chocolate
- No unnecessary fast food
- Daily discipline
I know what needs to be done.
The challenge is not knowledge. The challenge is execution.
If I can improve my discipline and consistency, the weight loss will take care of itself. The goals are still achievable, but they will only be reached one decision, one meal, and one workout at a time.
Current Weight: 270.1 pounds
Weekly Change: -0.8 pounds
Weight Remaining to Reach 230: 40.1 pounds
The journey continues.