Week 6, Goals, Pumpkin Pie Latte's, and Argus

No loss for week 6.  Actually, I'm finally back to my pre-weekend weight... which puts me right back at my lowest point.  I'm satisfied with that, to a degree.  I want to get more off, but I am relieved to have lost that gain.

I enjoy reading the posts over at It Sux To Be Fat. Today I was reading the post about setting goals.  I love the quote she used:

"Goals that are not written down are just wishes"

I started thinking about the truth in that.  If I don't make my goals visible to me and everyone else, what holds me accountable?  What keeps me from forgetting about the goal?  My first reaction was "lose another 5 pounds".  But that seemed so broad or open ended.  If I lose the 5 pounds this week, I've met that goal, right?  But what about the next week, and the next?  I decided to focus on my need to walk/workout and water.  If I can get those two goals accomplished, then the weight will follow.  So here are my two goals for the month of October:

1. Work out and/or walk at least 5 days a week.
2. Drink 8 servings of water 7 days a week.  (Sundays are a challenge, but I know it can be done!!)

I was real fancy and wrote my goals on pretty paper.  It's going on my refrigerator...

Also, while reading the same post, Jennifer shared a recipe for Skinny Pumpkin Pie Latte's.  Can't wait to try them!!  I have some frozen pumpkin from last year that I'm going to try using!

I stumbled on an a new iPhone app called Argus. I've been trying a lot of different wellness themed apps but what attracted me to this one is: it's a pedometer!  It seems to be doing an accurate job too!  I was amazed at how many steps I put in on a normal day.  I have no idea if this app is available for other operating systems, but I do highly recommend it!  I love that it visually helps me keep track of my water intake too!  Check it out and let me know what you think! 

Week 5

A loss of .6 pounds.  Not much, but considering how much I ate over the weekend, it's actually a miracle.  We attended revival services hosted by the church I grew up in.  Wonderful time... including wonderful food.

I'm working on setting up my Nike+ Running app on my phone.  If I understand it correctly, it's supposed to work like a pedometer.  I'm kinda anxious to try it out!  Looks like it will map my walk, track my calories burned, and more.  I think we'll delay starting school for the day just so I can go try it out!

I love posting motivational stories, and this one is no exception.  It's incredible! This lady's story really inspired me.  She has overcome so much - including weight.  I can't imagine having so many odds stacked against me, but she definitely overcame them!  Absolutely incredible!!

I posted the other day about looking for a fun workout.  Well, I think I found it!  The boys and I went to our local library for story hour.  The storyteller always includes fun songs for the kids - I'm sure it's a way to help them get all their wiggles out, but man!  We danced around, learned various ways to say "hello", and just had a grand time.  I was sweating and breathless by the time we finished all our songs!  And, it was fun!!  No wonder Christ admonished us to be like little children!