Weigh-In Wednesday

Hey all! It's Weigh In Wednesday AND the results of my "hiding the scale" challenge. First, let me say that I was so excited for today's weigh in. My dogs got me up a few times last night and I was so tempted to go sneak on the scale. I just KNEW I would have at least a 2 lb weight loss if not 3. I've worked out every day since last weigh-in except Saturday. Even if it was only a 20 minute workout- I made sure to get some type of work out in.  ***drumroll plrease***

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I gained a pound! 

yup. I gained. To say I was heartbroken, dumbfounded, and pissed are all understatements. I actually asked my scale if it was serious. Yup- I was talking to my scale at 6:00 a.m.! That's me! The crazy one that talks to her scale! I think I weighed myself 4 or 5 or maybe even 6 times. I seriously could not believe it.

But, at one point while I was waiting for the scale to reset to zero so I could weigh yet again I looked in the mirror. I looked at my stomach which is what I hate dislike the most about myself (2 c-sections, 5 other surgeries that involved cutting my stomach- yup it's been through the ringer). And I tightened my abs. I noticed a difference. Not a huge picture worthy difference- but *I* noticed a difference. I stood there looking at myself and realized how  sore  much stronger I feel from my workouts. I feel good. 

Looking back over the past week, I didn't eat super healthy for every single meal. Yes, the kids and I had pizza one night and Monday we ended up at Wendys for dinner after a late rehearsal. But, I worked out 6 out of 7 days and I logged everything I ate into My Fitness Pal. Then, yesterday, after leaving the doctor with my son I wanted to go through McDonalds and grab lunch. (yes, I like McDonalds- sue me) I didn't. I came home and had tuna salad for lunch. That's a NSV (Non-Scale Victory) in my book! It's a small step but it's a step in the right direction.

Am I upset over the gain? Yes. I would be lying if I said No. I broke my losing streak. I have consecutively lost weight (or stayed the same) every week since I started keeping track on December 27th.. until now. But, this was also the most I've worked out in all of those weeks.

For those that are probably going to ask/tell me/recommend I take my measurements. I did a few weeks ago. I didn't measure myself today because I know I did good this week. While I hate the scale right now- I like the mirror and that's a huge step.

My goal is to drop clothing sizes. I want to see a size 6. Maybe even a 4 one day but I would be thrilled to see a size 6 and I don't care if the scale reads 120 or 150. I want to see a size 6!

Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget my FIRST 5K is this Saturday! I'm so nervous I could puke. If I hadn't signed up with some friends I would probably chicken out. Stay tuned for pictures!

Also don't forget to stop by Erin and Alex's page to check out the other bloggers who have linked up today.