Week 5 Weigh-In

Well, I didn't do as well as I had wanted to but I knew I wouldn't either. I didn't have the willpower I should have with my diet the past two weeks. Anyway, I weighed in at 146.2, putting me at a total weight loss of 5 lbs in 5 weeks time. Chuck weighed in at 209 today and he has lost 15 lbs. altogether so he is doing really well in 5 weeks time, losing about 3 lbs a week to my 1 lb a week. I have been walking and using the mini tramp, the elliptical and a bike too but apparently my diet was too much to bring it down for me. Better luck to me next week I guess. And hey, I didn't gain weight or maintain; I still lost so that is a good thing.

Guess what I did!?

I decided it was time to use my elliptical again. I bought an elliptical awhile back and haven't used it much since I got it. I only used it a few times in the beginning. I was really out of shape at that point. Well, I decided that maybe I am in better shape now so I am going to try it. Well, the only reason I did this was because Chuck had the car and I couldn't go to the college to walk or workout so I knew I had to do some kind of workout at home. Its still just to darn cold to walk or do anything outside yet. So I got it out and did 5 minutes and 1 minute cool down. I thought about going longer as I felt great but decided I better quit knowing that you are supposed to work your way into these things and not overdo them. I am glad I didn't go longer than I did. Two days later, my legs are still extremely sore. This all happened on Monday. I haven't wanted to get back on it just yet but I am going to do some walking today. I hope I am up to the challenge again soon though. Apparently it is a great workout and just what I need.

Sorry for not posting lately...

I know I haven't kept up with posting here lately. I just haven't felt like it with our financial situation and Chuck recovering from his hospital stay. Chuck's health is greatly improved and we are ever so grateful for all the prayers sent our way.

As far as weight loss goes, Chuck has lost approximately 12 lbs and I have lost around 5 lbs. We have started using the machines in the weight room at the college before we walk so that has helped some with the plateau I had hit with weight loss. I am happy that I am still losing but wish it were more. There was no weight loss meeting this week. At my last weigh-in I weighed 148.6 which is a week ago now already. I will post more after the next meeting with a more accurate weight loss for both of us. At any rate, we are both doing well with our weight loss.

Now, if only the job search for Chuck were going as well. He has had a couple one time jobs that paid well but its nothing permanent with benefits. I also put in for a part time job but after the interview they called to tell me they chose someone with better qualifications. I have a feeling it has to do with the fact that my husband isn't permanently working right now and they are afraid I will quit after a short time there due to relocation and they did ask that at the interview. So, it may not be easy for me to get work until he has a job first. Hard to say but I tried to help our situation and will continue to do so.

Life just keeps challenging us but so far its nothing we haven't been able to handle but it sure adds the stress for both of us. We are grateful the kids qualified for free lunches at school. That has really helped a lot to keep us going.

Please keep us in your prayers and hopefully something will change soon for us!