Mini achievements

So, I had a really down week last week - mostly because I noticed that I was bloating and almost 'gaining' weight... I went from doing my belt up on the 7th notch (whoot whoot!) to getting it only to the 5th notch in a matter of days. Being so bummed out, my sister and husband suggested that I cut back on the amount of water I was drinking... as I was consuming an astonishing 20 cups of water a day for several days. As soon as I started reducing the amount, I noticed the bloating and water retention going away... now I'm back to normal! Lesson to be learned - you can overdo it on the water.

Additionally, I did 25 minutes on the elliptical tonight. It was tough work, and I really killed it. I think I ran almost 6 miles, according to the monitor on the elliptical, and burned 218 calories. I spent most of the workout on 70+ RPM.

I've noticed significant strengthening as I'm doing my Pilates. Moves that I've barely (if at all) been able to do, I'm increasing my endurance and managing to get through almost entire workouts! Totally stoked. Plus, I notice my flexibility getting increasingly better! Go me!

I've been doing excellent at packing snacks and water places, so that I don't starve or get dehydrated when on the go.

I've started a "100 reasons I want to lose 100 lbs" list, and I'm at reason 65-ish. It's fantastic, thinking of all the things I want to do as I get healthier and lose more weight.

I can't wait to weigh in at the end of my first six weeks of being on PRISM. I want to see how many inches I've lost, and where I'm at in accordance to the scale! Crossing my fingers for big changes!

I've been keeping my calories down, but only now am I noticing the hunger pangs starting to hit... I should probably go to bed, so that I don't feel them anymore haha.

I also really need to work on hitting 1200 calories EVERY day. Eating underneath 1200 calories really can't be that great for my body... so it's my goal for this week. Hit 1200 calories every single day, even if I'm over by a few.

I need to remember to email Sarah and Kathleen tomorrow :) Keep those lovely ladies encouraged! Peace out, blog world! Can't wait to start a new day tomorrow!