I was down another 4lbs on Saturday…. for a total of

12lbs down!!!!

That’s the good great news.

The bad news is that walking up to 2 hours a day REALLLLLLY aggravates my lower back/bad hip and I was in tremendous pain. On Saturday I was only able to stay for about 30 minutes (as I has a suburban baby shower to race to) at the weigh-in, but the trainer assessed my hip/lower back and gave me a slew of new stretches to do to help shore up my core and to really strengthen my hamstrings and hip. I was also told NO FITNESS WALKING until I was free of pain for atleast 24 hours. I was allowed pilates and Yoga.

At first I was horrified. How in the H-E-L-L am I gonna keep up my weight loss goals? I swear the 2 hours a day of walking was really helping.

But then I realized– I am doing this for the LONG HAUL, not just to win a treadmill. I need to be healthy and strong.

So since Saturday night, I have been doing about an hour of yoga/pilates and 20-30 minutes of stretching each night. I have been eating 1200 calories. I have been sticking to our guidlines*.

I ate at a restaurant. AND STAYED WITHIN MY GUIDELINES.

And as of today at 7pm, I had been pain-free for 26hours so I walked on the treadmill for an hour. I feel great.

I still think this weeks weight loss will be low for the week. Monday and Tuesday were “bad” sleep nights for me, and I spent most of the day in bed both days. My head has been stuff, my body achy and my sinuses have felt clogged. I have been feeling “off” lately, and I have heard from other migraine sufferers here in Chicago that they are gearing up for the storm we are supposed to be having this week. I think that is one reason I have been feeling so run down. Also, Aunt Flo came to visit today and we all know how bloated “she” can make any lady feel**.

Other than that, I am just hanging in there. Sunday is going to be a HUGE test, as I am going to the mother of all Super Bowl parties. I am telling you it will be filled with miles and miles of amazingly bad for you food. How do you cope at a Super Bowl party??

*This week we weren’t given a “menu” we were given guidelines to help us eat (and live) healthfully. For example, we are to eat 80-100 grams of protein a day, along with 25 grams of fiber, 5 of which come from whole sorses other than fruits and veggies. We are to get 7 hours of sleep each night, and take 5 deep breaths before we eat a meals. Meals are to be less than 450 calories and include carb and a protein, and snacks are to be under 250 calories and also include a carb and a protein.

**I have been craving salt like a fiend all week. I am sure if is because of Aunt Flo. Thank goodness salt is not restricted on the plan, but I restrict it for myself. If I am bloated at weigh-in, it is aunt flo and the 200lbs of salt I have ingested this week.