Week 10 Weight Loss Challenge Results

Well, I have to confess. I did gain a little, but only ounces over Thanksgiving week. Ounces is something I can live with and work off easily, t/g for that. Wednesday was the day we left to travel to Minot. We didn't stop anywhere in the 4 hours on the road so no food except water so I slept most of the way there. My hubby decided not to stop for food. At first I was mad at him but I got over it. Then, we all went out for dinner at Perkins that night. I did have chicken strips (with honey mustard), wild rice, corn, roll, salad and a raspberry iced tea. After all, I hadn't eaten all day. Then Thanksgiving, I started out with orange juice, a banana, and a half honey wheat bagel with honey nut cream cheese. Then we went to my mother's for Thanksgiving dinner. There I had mashed potatoes, gravy, turkey, roll, lefse, coleslaw, stuffing, raw carrots, corn and later a piece of pumpkin pie. I took smaller portions. I think the worst part was driving home. My hubby bought twizzlers and I decided maybe if I had to drive, some caffeine might be okay. I haven't had any soda since September when I began the weight loss challenge. I bought a diet dr. pepper and it didn't even taste good to me. Go figure. I also munch on roasted almonds on the way home and the twizzlers he bought. So, with no walking since earlier in the week and all the stuff I did eat, I was lucky I only gained ounces. Really!

Next week, there is no weight loss challenge meeting so I have two weeks and then it will be the final weigh-in. My fear is that when the challenge ends, it is just before Christmas and with all the stress at home now and the holiday goodies, and no one to be accountable to, I will not be as careful with my diet. So, if anyone wants to join me in being accountable here with me, weekly, I would be very grateful. I will post my final weight from the weight loss challenge when it ends and go from there. Who knows... it could be fun! Maybe we could even come up with a prize for the most weight lost or the most dedicated or something like that... Anyone want to try this? I am open to ideas and anyone who wants to join in the fun!