This is our sixth Weigh-in Wednesday, so here’s the update on our progress this last week. At the end of the post we’d love for you to link up to your own update post about your weight-loss progress. We look forward to cheering you on!

Food

JOY: With Blissdom, my regular food intake kind of went out the window. However, I did still try to control my portions somewhat, especially when ordering food in the cafe. I didn’t deny myself sweets when they were available, either, although I tried to keep it to a minimum.

KATE: I’m with Joy - my food intake went out the window during Blissdom. However, unlike Joy, I didn’t concern myself too much with portion control. Although I did manage to keep from visiting the Little Debbie table every time there was an opportunity. And I quickly got back on track once I got home.

Water

JOY: My water intake wasn’t that great…again. Unlike Toni, I didn’t bring a water bottle to Blissdom, which probably would have been a good idea for me. I really wish I were less like a camel (I can go forever without drinking anything). That’s not good when I really need to be drinking a lot water.

KATE:Coffee was my constant companion throughout Blissdom, so my water intake definitely took a hit. As soon as I got home I started drinking water right away. It’s just easier to drink water at home for some reason.

Exercise

JOY: Still no exercising. And I really MUST change that.

KATE: No exercising for me either. But, I did realize how much that needs to change when I got winded running up 3 flights of stairs. That was just pitiful! My husband and I are working together to coordinate our workout schedules, and I have my complimentary appointment with a personal trainer at the Y scheduled for next Monday.

Challenges

JOY: I really should have developed a plan prior to Blissdom so I would have had some guidelines to go by in what I would or wouldn’t eat. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen, so when presented with peanut butter cups or Death By Chocolate cake, I succumbed.

KATE: Same as Joy again, especially that piece of Death By Chocolate cake we shared. I also ate way too carb-heavy on Saturday with pasta for lunch and pasta for dinner.

Successes

JOY: Although I did give in on more than one occasion to have dessert, there were also several times where I decided to stop at the meal and eat no more. Of course, it helped that the line at the dessert table was a mile long, but I still consider that quite a success.

KATE: As I mentioned earlier, I managed to stay away from the Little Debbie all but 2 times. Also, when I got home, it would have been easy to just order pizza or ask Eric to pick up fast food, but I knew better. I knew the sooner I got back on track, the better I’d be.

Plans for the next week

JOY: I hope to actually lose weight this coming week by controlling my intake more as well as exercising. And yes, I will be working on drinking more water too.

KATE: First and foremost, I plan to get a set exercise routine and finalize some physical goals with the personal trainer at the Y. Then I’ll start implementing it. I also plan to not veer of course at all, which should be easy since we have no plans for eating out and going away.

Weigh-in

JOY: I weighed in at 159.8, which is up a pound from last week. But considering my week, I guess that’s pretty good. I’m determined to be much better this coming week so that I’ll be a loser again.

KATE: I’m up one pound, 2 ozs. from where I was last week. I’m not concerned at all though, and I’m hopeful to lose that, plus more, by next week.

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Are you trying to lose weight, change some dietary habits, or just eat healthier? We’d love to have you weigh-in with the details of your week. Join us every Wednesday and link up via Mr. Linky so that we can all come cheer you on! Please link directly to your weigh-in post and include a link back to this post.