Monday, August 15, 2011

Fessin' Up: Week 10

Only two weeks left until the end of the Slimmer this Summer update/check-in/fess up posts. Here's the data for week number 10.

My goals for the challenge remain safe.

Water intake: Still getting in the 64 oz plus.

Exercise: I walked every day again for a WEEKLY total of 21 miles and  I continued Pilates. Luckily, the heat was somewhat tolerable for most of the week! Finally!

Calories: The calories remain within the challenge limit---



Here's the breakdown for week 10:
  • Monday:1178
  • Tuesday:1224
  • Wednesday:1242
  • Thursday:1266
  • Friday:1214
  • Saturday:1186
  • Sunday: 1280
  • WEEKLY TOTAL:  8591 calories
Discoveries?  More like a reaffirmation of a previous discovery- that I can host a gathering and prepare all sorts of yummy foods and not eat a single bite of it other than the veggies and fruit! This is good to know. We also had cupcakes at the baby shower we hosted and I didn't even lick some icing that attached it's nasty little self to my finger! Even better? My mouth did NOT water or beg me to give it a taste! Oh! And I drank water instead of my favorite punch!  

See those delightful cupcakes in the center, front? With the sugary goodness all in blue? I did NOT eat a single bit!


Goal changes? Not yet. However, I may be walking 4 miles/day instead of 5 by end of challenge. We'll see how it goes. 4.5 this morning and I'm still alive!


UPDATE: The not eating of the meat thing is going well. I have not missed it one bit. I did prepare Shrimp Creole Saturday night--Breezy and BestSonInLawEVER were here and Breezy requested it--but I had a veggie patty and some vegetables. 

Here are the numbers for week 10:



Weight loss:  -1 lb (Total for 10 weeks: 38 pounds gone forever!).

Inches: -1.5 total (chest:= -0"; hips = -0"; waist = -1.5"; neck = -0")  Total for 10 weeks:-23.5 inches off forever!


Whoever decides to offer a fall/Christmas/whatever challenge to follow this one, COUNT ME IN! And let me know!  Joining a challenge seems to be key for success! And, even better? You get to meet some amazing people!

Hope everyone has a fantabulouso week!

21 comments:

  1. you are a better woman than I! I could not have avoided that little lick of icing. good for you!

    and 38lbs in 10 weeks? HOLY SMOKES! You are kicking ass! so proud of you!

    I started doing a weight loss hop again, would love to have you join in. I find that its yet another tool to keep me accountable and inspired by reading the stories of those that link up.

    Keep up the great work!

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  2. You continue to amaze me! You have such strong willpower, it makes me jealous (in a good way). :)
    Congrats to sticking to your goals!

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  3. Soon "Fessin' Up" will change to "Celebrate This"! You are doing great!

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  4. You had a great week! And the icing thing...I don't think I could have been so brave.

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  5. MB- Thanks! I would love to join in the weight loss hop! I find those are just the things that keep me on track! And girl, please- I saw your results today- AMAZING!

    Betty- Thank you! I hope I can keep it up til Christmas! Your comments have really helped!

    BB- I cannot wait for that day! Thank you so much for continuing to stop by with words of encouragement.

    Jo- My determination was stronger than the desire for the icing! A few months ago, I wouldn't have given it a thought but just popped it in my mouth!

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  6. I am so very, very proud of you Pam. You are doing so awesomely. I love it that it has just kicked in and worked so well for you. You keep this up and you'll be to your goal in no time at all. I posted today about a change but plan on keeping my walking challenge going, I'll transfer it to the other blog soon. Oh I just puff up with pride knowing you are doing so well. Keep up the great work and have a blessed and awesome week.

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  7. All I can say is YOU GO GIRL!!!! Temptation is the most lethal and it seems you've worked around it...only to succeed!!! High 5!!!

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  8. PS..........finally, I read beyond your most recent post and got to see little Tucker in his carrier. What a doll face! He's the most precious. And giving you little Tucky kisses while you're walking about makes me giggle!

    PSS.....LOVE the apron. If she ever comes down my way for a long weekend or something, I'll be more than happy to meet with her over an iced tea or something!

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  9. You're doing great!!

    I would not be able to resist the cupcakes. =)

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  10. Wow. I am so impressed that you walked away from a cupcake. You're a stronger woman than me!

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  11. Julie! Where have you been girl? I'm heading over to your blog now! Thanks so much!

    Anni-Thank you! Tucky's little kisses make me giggle too. I'll let you know if Birdie gets that way! Thanks Anni, so much!

    Brandi- Thanks! This was the first time in all my 53 years that I didn't want a cupcake!

    Angela Pea-Yeah, well, it took me 53 years to get there. LOL

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  12. My God but you have willpower over junk food! I am sooo envious.

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  13. So what's your secret for resisting the cupcakes. That would have been a tough one for me.

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  14. Michele- And it only took me 53 years to get here. LOL

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  15. Amazing! What willpower! My problem is 'social eating.' But I'm working at keeping my blood sugar balanced and that's helping a LOT. Your per-day-calorie count is just where I need to be, but I couldn't do it without eating meat. How do you get enough protein? lentils? nuts?

    You're doing a terrific job!

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  16. Joyce- I think it's just being sick and tired of being overweight. And knowing that sugar is my weakness and that, if I eat it, I might go back to it full time again. I just can't fail this time!

    Judy- Thank you! Protein comes from leafy greens, beans, tofu, and I do still eat fish from time to time.

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  17. I love reading these updates. :)
    Keep up the fight -- you're doing great!

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  18. I totally understand your not wanting to 'even go there' with sugary things. I need to completely stay away from things like cupcakes and frosting or I'd be in the middle of them before I knew it. You are an inspiration...great going, and look at all you are doing for yourself...wow~

    Hugs~

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  19. Good for you! I need to cut out the sugar. It's starting to affect me adversely digestion wise.

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  20. You continue to do really well! 38 pounds gone for ever! Good for you!!!!

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  21. 38 down is fabulous. I would have caved for those cupcakes... you're a better woman than I am! ;)

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