Holiday Challenge: Week 3 Update

I made some serious weight loss progress this week! I lost 2 more pounds and I’m only 1 pound away from my lowest weight as an adult (a weight I reached once before having my youngest daughter 5 years ago).

My primary motivation to stay on track this past week was my desire to stay healthy. Winter is hard in general where we live. The sun doesn’t come out much, the cold weather is brutal, skin issues flare up with the dry conditions, etc. I want to eat well to feel well. I want to lose weight to gain better health overall.

Challenge Tasks:

• Drink 90-120 oz of water daily

I got at least 60 oz every day, but definitely slipped up on this and could improve next week! It’s hard to drink water when it’s cold outside, but I feel so much better when I’m well-hydrated!

• Walk for 60-90 minutes/week

I strained my hip shoveling early this week, and so I didn’t log any walking. My hip is feeling better now though, so I hope to incorporate walking this next week!

• Track nutrition daily, 5/7 days each week

I went over and above - 7/7 days! I even stayed within my nutritional range for a calorie deficit 6/7 days! (1500-1800 calories) 

• Blog weekly challenge updates

I met this goal, with today’s update!

Weight Loss Goal:

Maintaining my current weight is my first goal. My “shoot for the moon” goal is to lose 5 pounds.

Challenge start weight: 229 lbs.

Week 1 weight: 230 lbs.

Week 2 weight: 227 lbs.

Week 3 weight: 225 lbs.

I am 4 lbs down from my start weight! I’m so excited to keep working on this challenge!