Week 6 Results and Struggles

Last week's number: 317.2 pounds
This week's number: 314.1 pounds
Week-to-week loss: 3.1 pounds
Net loss: 36.5 pounds

I was really hoping to break the 40-pound mark this week, particularly since I've started seriously exercising for the first time since we got kids back in 2007.  I'm told that weight loss numbers always decrease at the beginning of an exercise regimen because of muscle inflammation (actual muscle gain takes several weeks) but that this should reverse itself in another two to three weeks.

So I've reconciled myself to the low number, as I am in fact building (or rebuilding) a good habit: regular exercise!  One of my goals for the week was to exercise a minimum of 20 minutes a day for 5 days out of 7. I've managed to exceed that number for 6 days out of 7.  Tuesday night I was introduced to the Thera-Band for the first time (all hail the Thera-Band!)  and tonight I added some stretching and calisthenics to the mix.

That's about the only objective I've kept.  I still need to work out a weekly schedule.  The Man Cave is still only about 85% complete, partly because I found two more boxes that need to be unpacked, and partly because I'm rethinking a few things.  I did pick up a Life Journal at church on Sunday but other than a brief Bible study on my lunch break today I haven't done any devotional reading (or any other reading besides classwork).  Most disappointing of all, while I did get the household repairs done, I haven't finished fixing the kids' toys.  In particular, Alex's bike needs a new inner tube.  This weekend, that's going to happen!

I just have to keep thinking of the old Japanese proverb: "Fall down seven times, stand up eight."  I can continue to work on the objectives I've laid out.  I will get my schedule straight, I will get everything fixed, I will get this garage organized, and I will get some reading done (although my classic for the month may not get finished--Gravity's Rainbow was perhaps not the best choice to start with).

And in the meantime, I'll continue using my weight loss products, continue working out, and see what number comes up on the scale next week!