Weekly Check In May 16

Overall, traveling didn't put me back too far in my weight loss but it did put a dent in my exercise plans. Being gone for a few days broke the momentum that I had in biking everyday and it's going to be a bear to get going again. On the plus side, swing dancing is great exercise! I just need to keep working on consistent exercise and healthier eating and things will work out just fine!

Dinner Plan for May 16-22

May 16 - Out

May 17 - Italian Pot Roast with Brussel Sprouts

May 18 - Italian Sausage

May 19 - Chicken Capri with Brussel Sprouts

May 20 - Shishkabob

May 21 - Leftovers

May 22 - Taco Salad

Statistics:

Last Weigh-in: 210.3
Current Weight: 212.2

Starting Weight: 207.4
Highest Point: 218.6

Lowest Point: 206.4

Weekly Check In May 9

This has been a good week for exercising: I've been very consistent about biking everyday and I'm up to 4.7 miles in 18 minutes. That's puts me very close to the minimum distance needed to bike to work and almost halfway to my goal distance.

Unfortunately, this has also been the week that my sweet tooth won out over my desire to be healthier. Since I still lost weight it worked out alright but I'll look forward to seeing how well I can lose weight when I have both diet and exercise under control. This week may not be the week that it happens since I'll be traveling to Seattle for dancing and it's much harder to eat healthy while traveling but I'll definitely give it my best try.

Dinner Plan for May 9-15

May 9 - Out

May 10 - Leftovers

May 11- Tomato-Zucchini Casserole

May 12 - Leftovers

May 13 - Out: Traveling

May 14 - Out: Traveling

May 15 - Traveling?

Statistics:

Last Weigh-in: 213.6
Current Weight: 210.3

Starting Weight: 207.4
Highest Point: 218.6

Lowest Point: 206.4

Check In May 2

I haven't been very consistent on blogging about my progress (or lack thereof). April was a busy month of travel and birthdays which made it difficult to lose weight. I have stayed relatively steady even though it is higher than I would hope. I hope to get back on track and stay on track losing weight through the month of May and beyond.

My exercise plan has changed a bit. I have added a lindy hop class to my normal two nights of social dancing. My goal for the summer is to start biking to and from work. To get into biking shape, I have started make use of the stationary bike. My work is about 6 miles from my house, so roughly 30 minutes. My short-term goal is to get up to 10 miles in 40 minutes on the stationary bike. I'm biking everyday and am currently up to 3.3 miles in 15 minutes.

I did get to try out Barre3 workout during April. I really enjoyed the combination of movements and I will look forward to take more classes there in the future.

Dinner Plan for May 2-8

May 2 - Out

May 3 - Grilled Chicken and Peppers

May 4 - Steak and Mushroom Stroganoff with Broccoli

May 5 - Thai Chicken, Peppers, and Salad with Peanut-Curry Sauce

May 6 - Chicken Capri, Brussel Sprouts

May 7 - Slow Cooked Short Ribs, Asparagus with Cheese Sauce

May 8 - Garlic and Soy Grilled Pork Chops with Peppers

Statistics:

Last Weigh-in: 218.6
Current Weight: 213.6

Starting Weight: 207.4
Highest Point: 218.6

Lowest Point: 206.4