My Mounjaro Journey ~ Update #3 ~ A Milestone ~ 9/2/2025

I haven't updated you on my Mounjaro Journey for a while but I didn't want today to pass by without updating about a milestone I hit this morning!

My starting weight on my PCP's scale was 304.8 lbs.  As of this morning at about 6am, I have lost a total of 25.0 lbs exactly!  That means I also broke into a new "decade" at 279.8 lbs.

I've been fluctuating for days between 280.0 and 281.0.  I was so excited when the scale finally tipped into this double milestone today!

Also, I went shopping for jeans on Saturday and had to go down a size in my jeans AND my shirt size.  I was so happy!

For those that are interested in the Mounjaro details, I started my Mounjaro Journey on 6/13/2025.  I had my fourth 5.0 jab on Friday, 8/29/2025.  This Friday I'll be going up to a 7.5 pen.

I go back to my PCP on September 22nd and would LOVE to have lost 30 lbs by my 3 month checkup.  Wish me luck!

Let me know if you're on a journey of your own.  I'd love to know all about it!

Until the next update...

Blessings,

Colletta

Colletta Is Losing It! ~ Weekly Weigh In #1 ~ 3/4/2025

If you've not read my "Colletta Is Losing It! ~ A Fresh Start" post, please go HERE to check it out.  It is a post where I explain what is going on with my health/wellness journey as well as my plan of action.

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So far I haven't been able to get the Zepbound to help with weight loss.  Even though my insurance approved it, my charge was still going to be over $1000/month.  I just can't afford that.  I'm going to call my PCP when I'm off work on Thursday to see what can be done next.

For now, I'll be going the diet/exercise route only.

I'm fairly pleased with my results so far.

My tracking week will be Monday through Sunday.  Here are some stats:

Weigh in #1:  Goal -1lb/week

Highest Weight ~ 301.6 lbs

Last Week's Weight ~ 301.6

This Week's Weight ~ 293.2

This Week's Total:  -8.4 lbs

*Grand Total: -8.4 lbs

Exercise Week #1 : Goal 3 X 30min/week

Monday ~ 30 minutes ~ Treadmill

Tuesday ~ 45 minutes ~ Walking Outside

Wednesday ~ N/A

Thursday ~ 45 minutes ~ Walking Outside

Friday ~ N/A

Saturday ~ N/A

Sunday ~ N/A

This Week's Total:  120 minutes

*Grand Total: 120 minutes

If anyone would like to join along, please do so!  I need all the encouragement I can get!

Colletta Is Losing It! ~ Weekly Weigh In ~ #0 ~ 2/24/2025

If you've not read my "Colletta Is Losing It! ~ A Fresh Start" post, please go HERE to check it out.  It is a post where I explain what is going on with my health/wellness journey as well as my plan of action.

One of those actions mentioned is a weekly weigh in post.  I debated using a separate blog for my journey but decided against it.  I've been blogging here on Colletta's Kitchen Sink for 16 years and it has always been "a little bit of everything" about my life, so why change that now.

I'd like to be transparent and honest about my journey and this is the starting point:  Week #0 .  My initial weigh in and measurements.

I went to my PCP on 2/19/25 for an ear infection and you know that pesky business of weighing a person every visit...I tipped the scale at 301.6 lbs.  So that is where I'm starting.  And hopefully ending this escalation of weight gain.

I've not yet heard whether or not our health insurance company is going to authorize my prescription for Zepbound but I decided not to wait for that and to get started right away.

My plan for weigh in posts is to weigh in on Monday mornings and post my results either Monday evening or Tuesday.  I work on Monday so that will give me some time to compose my Weekly Weigh In post.  I'll probably also include some measurements and exercise stats along the way with any other information I deem pertinent.

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My tracking week will be Monday through Sunday.  Here are some stats:

Weigh in #0:

Highest Weight ~ 301.6 lbs

Last Week's Weight ~ 

This Week's Weight ~ 

This Week's Total:  ___ lbs

*Grand Total: ___ lbs

Exercise Week #0  :

Place holder.

This Week's Total:  

*Grand Total: __ minutes

Measurements #0:

Neck ~ 17"

Shoulders ~ 56"

Bust ~ 52"

Belly ~ 57"

Waist ~ 57"

Butt ~ 60"

Thigh (left) ~ 26"

Thigh (right) ~ 26"

Arm (left) ~ 19"

Arm (right) ~ 19" 

Total Beginning Inches ~ 389" 


*Grand Total Inches Lost: ____"

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If there is anything you think I'm missing, please let me know in the comments.  If anyone would like to join along, please do so!  I need all the encouragement I can get!

Weekly Weigh In ~ 6/1/2022

Once again (for the bazillionth time), I'm starting on a weight loss journey.  

My first mini-goal is to get below 280 lbs.  I'm giving myself a deadline of June 3, 2022 as that is my next doctor's appointment.  Yikes!  No pressure!

I'll be weighing in on Mondays and posting my results on Wednesday.  If you'd like to join in on the journey, I'd love to have some weight loss friends and support!

Feel free to use the "Weekly Weigh In" graphic and create your own post with as much (or as little) info as you are comfortable sharing and leave a link in the comments.  Or you can just report your results in the comments.

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I had a gain of 1 pound this week.

We did a lot of traveling this weekend and eating out.  It could have been a lot worse, I guess...

My check-up is Friday and I REALLY doubt that I'll be losing almost 5 lbs by then.  So, I didn't make my goal weight in time.  But, I'm just getting started!

I've lost over 15 pounds in roughly 10 weeks.  That means I'm averaging a loss of 1.5 pounds per week.  Pretty darn good, if I do say so myself.

I'm feeling motivated!  Now to stay consistent :)

Next week I'll be sharing my new goals.  Do you have any fitness goals for the Summer?

Weigh in #10:

Highest Weight ~ 300.0 lbs

Last Week's Weight ~ 5/23/2022 ~ 283.6 lbs.

This Week's Weight ~ 5/30/2022 ~ 284.6 lbs.

This Week's Total:   +1.0 lbs.

Grand Total: -15.4 lbs

Please let me know in the comments if you are on your own weight loss journey!  I'd love to follow along :)

 
Colletta

Weekly Weigh In ~ 5/25/2022

Once again (for the bazillionth time), I'm starting on a weight loss journey.  

My first mini-goal is to get below 280 lbs.  I'm giving myself a deadline of June 3, 2022 as that is my next doctor's appointment.  Yikes!  No pressure!

I'll be weighing in on Mondays and posting my results on Wednesday.  If you'd like to join in on the journey, I'd love to have some weight loss friends and support!

Feel free to use the "Weekly Weigh In" graphic and create your own post with as much (or as little) info as you are comfortable sharing and leave a link in the comments.  Or you can just report your results in the comments.

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I really don't know how I lost this week other than the fact that I had a touch of a stomach bug over the weekend.

Exercise:  none

Tracking:  non-existent

Putting that behind me, my goal for this week is to get back on the tracking and exercise band-wagon.  I gave myself Monday off to fully recuperate from the "bug".  But after that, I'm hitting it hard.

Only 1.5 weeks until my dr. appt.  I don't know if I'll manage to lose 3.6 pounds by then, but I've lost almost 17 lbs!  That is BIG for me :)  And I don't plan on stopping :)

Weigh in #9:

Highest Weight ~ 300.0 lbs

Last Week's Weight ~ 5/16/2022 ~ 285.0 lbs.

This Week's Weight ~ 5/23/2022 ~ 283.6 lbs.

This Week's Total:   -1.4 lbs.

Grand Total: -16.4 lbs

Please let me know in the comments if you are on your own weight loss journey!  I'd love to follow along :)

 
Colletta

Weekly Weigh In ~ 5/18/2022

Once again (for the bazillionth time), I'm starting on a weight loss journey.  

My first mini-goal is to get below 280 lbs.  I'm giving myself a deadline of June 3, 2022 as that is my next doctor's appointment.  Yikes!  No pressure!

I'll be weighing in on Mondays and posting my results on Wednesday.  If you'd like to join in on the journey, I'd love to have some weight loss friends and support!

Feel free to use the "Weekly Weigh In" graphic and create your own post with as much (or as little) info as you are comfortable sharing and leave a link in the comments.  Or you can just report your results in the comments.

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I did NOT improve my consistency this week with exercise.  I did GREAT Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and walked for an hour each day on top of my regular movement.  The rest of the week had movement but not "walking for exercise".

I think I'm getting hung up on the thought of walking for an entire hour and then not doing it.  This week, I'm trying a different strategy.

I'm going to walk for 1/2 an hour each day for exercise.  30 minutes doesn't seem as daunting as a full hour does.  I'll give it a try for a week or two and then reassess.

I managed to lose 1.0 lb, even though the 100 calorie granola bars are becoming more of a liability than a quick snack.  I can't stay out of them!  I don't think I'll buy any this next week and see how I do without having a fix of chocolate!

BTW, losing that 1.0 lb this week put me at 15.0 lbs lost!  I'm so excited!  My next mini-goal is get to 280.0. 

That June 3rd dr's appointment is coming quickly!

Weigh in #8:

Highest Weight ~ 300.0 lbs

Last Week's Weight ~ 5/9/2022 ~ 286.0 lbs.

This Week's Weight ~ 5/16/2022 ~ 285.0 lbs.

This Week's Total:   -1.0 lbs.

Grand Total: -15.0 lbs

Please let me know in the comments if you are on your own weight loss journey!  I'd love to follow along :)

 
Colletta

Weekly Weigh In ~ 5/11/2022

Once again (for the bazillionth time), I'm starting on a weight loss journey.  

My first mini-goal is to get below 280 lbs.  I'm giving myself a deadline of June 3, 2022 as that is my next doctor's appointment.  Yikes!  No pressure!

I'll be weighing in on Mondays and posting my results on Wednesday.  If you'd like to join in on the journey, I'd love to have some weight loss friends and support!

Feel free to use the "Weekly Weigh In" graphic and create your own post with as much (or as little) info as you are comfortable sharing and leave a link in the comments.  Or you can just report your results in the comments.

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After the previous week's gain, I was a bit nervous about weighing in this Monday.

I was pleasantly surprised to have lost 2.5 pounds!!!

Something Carla (Half of Carla on youtube) said in one of her videos has stuck with me and helped me so much.  She said, "It isn't about motivation.  It is about consistency."  I've translated that into:  "Just do it!  Even if you don't want to!"  I'm putting that into practice this week.

Wish me consistency! :)

Weigh in #7:

Highest Weight ~ 300.0 lbs

Last Week's Weight ~ 5/2/2022 ~ 288.5 lbs.

This Week's Weight ~ 5/9/2022 ~ 286.0 lbs.

This Week's Total:   -2.5 lbs.

Grand Total: -14.0 lbs

Please let me know in the comments if you are on your own weight loss journey!  I'd love to follow along :)

 
Colletta

Weekly Weigh In ~ 5/4/2022

Once again (for the bazillionth time), I'm starting on a weight loss journey.  

My first mini-goal is to get below 280 lbs.  I'm giving myself a deadline of June 3, 2022 as that is my next doctor's appointment.  Yikes!  No pressure!

I'll be weighing in on Mondays and posting my results on Wednesday.  If you'd like to join in on the journey, I'd love to have some weight loss friends and support!

Feel free to use the "Weekly Weigh In" graphic and create your own post with as much (or as little) info as you are comfortable sharing and leave a link in the comments.  Or you can just report your results in the comments.

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Last week, the hubby worked second shift, so I made our main meal at lunchtime.  Then by evening, I was starving and gave in to too many temptations including the temptation not to walk for exercise :(

I was a bit disappointed, though not surprised, when I got on the scale this week and gained 1.5 lbs.

I'm not giving up though!  I still have a whole month to go until my check-up with my dr. and I'm determined to lose as much weight as I can before then.  I don't know if a loss of 8.5 lbs is realistic but I'm going to do my best :)

Here are some of my go-to sayings this week:

~I am made for more!  (Proverbs 31:  I'll Start Again Monday by Lysa Terkeurst)

~I will show up for myself!  (Half of Carla on youtube)

~I'm going to stay in my lane!  (Half of Carla on youtube)

I'm excited to see what I can do in just over 4 weeks' time :)

Weigh in #6:

Highest Weight ~ 300.0 lbs

Last Week's Weight ~ 4/25/2022 ~ 287.0 lbs.

This Week's Weight ~ 5/2/2022 ~ 288.5 lbs.

This Week's Total:   +1.5 lbs.

Grand Total: -11.5 lbs

Please let me know in the comments if you are on your own weight loss journey!  I'd love to follow along :)

 
Colletta

Weekly Weigh In ~ 4/26/2022

Once again (for the bazillionth time), I'm starting on a weight loss journey.  

My first mini-goal is to get below 280 lbs.  I'm giving myself a deadline of June 3, 2022 as that is my next doctor's appointment.  Yikes!  No pressure!

I'll be weighing in on Mondays and posting my results on Wednesday.  If you'd like to join in on the journey, I'd love to have some weight loss friends and support!

Feel free to use the "Weekly Weigh In" graphic and create your own post with as much (or as little) info as you are comfortable sharing and leave a link in the comments.  Or you can just report your results in the comments.

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I'm almost finished reading "I'll Start Again Monday" by Lysa Terkeurst.  I took part in a month-long Study of this book and it ends Wednesday.  I'm swapping my Book Review day for my weigh in day so that I can finish writing Part 2 of the review of the book.

I highly recommend reading this book if you are embarking on a weight loss journey and looking to change your perspective on "dieting".

I'm really excited about my weigh in today!  I worked really hard on getting movement in, staying under 1500 calories a day and only eating between 12pm and 8pm.  (My main three components.)  I weighed in Monday morning at 287.0 lbs for a loss of 2lbs this week!  So exciting!

I have a little over 5 weeks until my next dr's check-up and I'd really like to be at or below 280.0lbs.  I'm trying not to stress because that does nothing to help move things along.  Instead, I'm focusing each day on my three key components and the results will be what they will be.

As it is, I'm so excited to have lost 13lbs so far and I'm feeling so much better already.  Progress...not perfection!

Weigh in #5:

Highest Weight ~ 300.0 lbs

Last Week's Weight ~ 4/18/2022 ~ 289.0 lbs.

This Week's Weight ~ 4/25/2022 ~ 287.0 lbs.

This Week's Total:   -2.0 lbs.

Grand Total: -13.0 lbs

Please let me know in the comments if you are on your own weight loss journey!  I'd love to follow along :)

 
Colletta

Weekly Weigh In ~ 4/20/2022

Once again (for the bazillionth time), I'm starting on a weight loss journey.  

My first mini-goal is to get below 280 lbs.  I'm giving myself a deadline of June 3, 2022 as that is my next doctor's appointment.  Yikes!  No pressure!

I'll be weighing in on Mondays and posting my results on Wednesday.  If you'd like to join in on the journey, I'd love to have some weight loss friends and support!

Feel free to use the "Weekly Weigh In" graphic and create your own post with as much (or as little) info as you are comfortable sharing and leave a link in the comments.  Or you can just report your results in the comments.

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I walked 60 minutes a day for seven days straight!  At that point I felt the need for a rest day which because of the holiday (excuses!) turned into 3 days.  I really could have walked after 1 rest day and I'm kicking myself over it :(  But, I'm learning not to beat myself up.  Instead I will work on being more consistent.

I've been tracking my food and staying under my doctor recommended allotment of 1500 calories per day.  I've been doing so consistently minus Easter Dinner.  I didn't over-eat but I did allow myself some carrot cake with cream cheese icing!  It was so good but now I'm back on track.

I've been doing really well with only eating between the hours of 12pm and 8pm.  I think this might be my sweet spot for Intermittent Fasting.  

All that to say that I've lost another pound in the four days since my previous weigh-in!  I'm so excited to have broken into the 280's!  I just hope I can stay there... 

Weigh in #4:

Highest Weight ~ 300.0 lbs

Last Week's Weight ~ 4/14/2022 ~ 290.0 lbs.

This Week's Weight ~ 4/18/2022 ~ 289.0 lbs.

This Week's Total:   -1.0 lbs.

Grand Total: -11.0 lbs

Please let me know in the comments if you are on your own weight loss journey!  I'd love to follow along :)

 
Colletta

Weekly Weigh In ~ 4/14/2022

Once again (for the bazillionth time), I'm starting on a weight loss journey.  

My first mini-goal is to get below 280 lbs.  I'm giving myself a deadline of June 3, 2022 as that is my next doctor's appointment.  Yikes!  No pressure!

I'll be weighing in on Mondays and posting my results on Wednesday.  If you'd like to join in on the journey, I'd love to have some weight loss friends and support!

Feel free to use the "Weekly Weigh In" graphic and create your own post with as much (or as little) info as you are comfortable sharing and leave a link in the comments.  Or you can just report your results in the comments.

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I just wanted to pop on here to document the fact that I've lost a total of 10 lbs so far!

This morning when I weighed in I was at 290.0 lbs. !!!!!!

My 3 keys:

1.  Walk 60 minutes each day

2.  Eat only between the hours of 12pm and 8 pm.  (intermittent fasting)

3.  Consume under 1500 calories per day

I've borrowed my daughter's Chromebook to write this post.  I look forward to getting back to blogging soon!

Weigh in #3:

Highest Weight ~ 300.0 lbs

Last Week's Weight ~ 3/21/2022 ~ 294.0 lbs.

This Week's Weight ~ 4/14/2022 ~ 290.0 lbs.

This Week's Total:   -4.0 lbs.

Grand Total: -10.0 lbs

Please let me know in the comments if you are on your own weight loss journey!  I'd love to follow along :)

 
Colletta

Weekly Weigh In ~ 3/23/2022

Once again (for the bazillionth time), I'm starting on a weight loss journey.  

My first mini-goal is to get below 280 lbs.  I'm giving myself a deadline of June 3, 2022 as that is my next doctor's appointment.  Yikes!  No pressure!

I'll be weighing in on Mondays and posting my results on Wednesday.  If you'd like to join in on the journey, I'd love to have some weight loss friends and support!

Feel free to use the "Weekly Weigh In" graphic and create your own post with as much (or as little) info as you are comfortable sharing and leave a link in the comments.  Or you can just report your results in the comments.

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My Dad has been put on a strict diet by his doctor due to Diabetes and High Blood Pressure.  They set his first goal at 30lbs lost.  I'm hoping that we can encourage each other on this journey.

We're going to be using his diabetic scale to weigh in so that I can quit fighting on a daily basis with my cheapie digital scale!

Next week, I plan on letting you know what exercise I've done and also the number of days I've tracked my food using LoseIT! and stayed within my calorie range.

Weigh in #2:

Highest Weight ~ 297.0 lbs

Last Week's Weight ~ 3/14/2022 ~ 295.4 lbs.

This Week's Weight ~ 3/21/2022 ~ 294.0 lbs.

This Week's Total:   -1.4 lbs.

Grand Total: -3.0 lbs

Please let me know in the comments if you are on your own weight loss journey!  I'd love to follow along :)

 
Colletta

Weekly Weigh In ~ 3/16/2022

Once again (for the bazillionth time), I'm starting on a weight loss journey.  

My first mini-goal is to get below 280 lbs.  I'm giving myself a deadline of June 3, 2022 as that is my next doctor's appointment.  That gives me 13 weeks to lose 17 lbs.  Yikes!  No pressure!

I'll be weighing in on Mondays and posting my results on Wednesday.  If you'd like to join in on the journey, I'd love to have some weight loss friends and support!

Feel free to use the "Weekly Weigh In" graphic and create your own post with as much (or as little) info as you are comfortable sharing and leave a link in the comments.  Or you can just report your results in the comments.

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Weigh in #1:

Highest Weight ~ 297.0 lbs

Last Week's Weight ~ 3/7/2022 ~ 297.0 lbs.

This Week's Weight ~ 3/14/2022 ~ 295.4 lbs.

This Week's Total:   -1.6 lbs.

Grand Total: -1.6 lbs

Please let me know in the comments if you are on your own weight loss journey!  I'd love to follow along :)

 
Colletta

Weekly Weigh In ~ My Journey to Lose 150 lbs. ~ Week #0 ~ 2/10/2021

Once again (for the bazillionth time), I'm starting on a weight loss journey.  I have about 150 lbs to lose in order to be in a healthy weight range if the chart below is to be believed.  I'm 5'2" so the high end of the chart says I should weigh 144 lbs.  That is just a little bit shy of half my current size!

My first mini-goal is to get below 280 lbs.  I think my mini-goals are going to be in 5 lb increments to keep me focused.

I'll be weighing in on Fridays and posting my results the following Wednesday.  If you'd like to join in on the journey, I'd love to have some weight loss friends and support!

Feel free to use the "Weekly Weigh In" graphic and create your own post with as much (or as little) info as you are comfortable sharing and leave a link in the comments.  Or you can just report your results in the comments.

This week I'm using as my "baseline" and just filling in the basic starting info.

Weigh in #0:

Highest Weight ~ 296.4 lbs

Starting Weight ~ 2/5/2021 ~ 285.4 lbs

Last Week's Weight ~ 

This Week's Weight ~ 2/5/2021 ~ 285.4 lbs

This Week's Total:   lbs

Grand Total: -11.0 lbs

Measurements for January 2021:

I'll be taking my measurements at the end of every month. 

Neck:  16"

Shoulders:  57"   

Arms:            

    Right:  19"

    Left:  19"

Bust:  53"

Belly:  54"

Waist:  56"

Hips:  61"

Legs:

    Right Thigh:  28"

    Left Thigh:  28"

    Right Calf:  18"

    Left Calf:  18"

Please let me know in the comments if you are on your own weight loss journey!  I'd love to follow along :)

 
Colletta

#FitReaders ~ Check In ~ 7/28/20

#FitReaders2020 is hosted by Felicia the Geeky Blogger and Jen from That's What I'm Talking About. 

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JULY 2020 GOALS:

~Track my food and exercise using myWW every day

~Exercise for 30 minutes 4 times per week

~Make myWW FitPoint goal of 25 per week

~Stay within my Daily/Weekly WW Food Points

~Drink 4 tumblers of water each day

~Lose 5 pounds

How I did this week 7/20/20-7/26/20:

~Track my food and exercise using myWW every day  4/7

~Exercise for 30 minutes 4 times per week  7/4

~Make myWW FitPoint goal of 25 per week     45/25 ~ Blew the doors off this one!

~Stay within my Daily/Weekly WW Food Points :  Camping!

~Drink 4 tumblers of water each day  6/7

~Lose 5 pounds   +2/5 :  I gained :( :( :(

  

Notes:  

~I did fairly well eating for most of the week but didn't track while camping.  I guess those smores and mountain pies sneak up on a person!

~We hiked the trail at the State Park where we camped.  It was 3.4 miles!  I didn't know if I was going to make it the whole way around the lake but :  Mind over Matter!  I did it!  And...had somewhere around 13500 steps for the day :)

~Time to put the eating and the exercise into motion TOGETHER!  If I could just get them in sync...

*I'll be checking in on Tuesdays but my exercise week runs Monday through Sunday.*

Colletta

Weekly Weigh In ~ 5/13/20

I did it!  I lost 1.6 lbs this week!  I was so excited :)

I think moving my weigh in day to Monday worked.  I was more intentional with my eating over the weekend knowing that I had to weigh in on Monday.

I didn't quite make my Fit Goal for the week.  I got 23/25 Fit Points mostly from walking on my treadmill.  I'm really enjoying having the treadmill as our weather has been CRAZY lately!

My goal this week is to stay within my food limits and get over my Fit Point goal.

Now,

On to the weigh in:

Highest Weight ~ 297.0
(re) Starting Weight ~ 4/8/20 ~ 283.4

Last Week's Weight ~  5/1/20 ~ 279.2 lbs

This Week's Weight ~ 5/8/20 ~      277.6 lbs

This Week's Total:    -1.6 lbs

Total:  -5.8 lbs
Grand Total: -19.4 lbs

I'm going to be weighing in on Mondays but will post my results on Wednesday.

I hope you follow along on my (seemingly never-ending) journey!  If you'd like to join in, let me know :)

Colletta

Weekly Weigh In ~ 4/29/20

This week went pretty well.  I stayed within my Smart Point limit for the week, having 11 Weekly Smart Points left.  If you aren't familiar with how the food points work with MyWW here's the quick run down:

I get 31 Daily Points that reset every day at 12am.  The goal is to stay within that amount each day.  Pretty simple.  Then there are Weekly Points.  I get 42 Weekly Points.  These can be used any time during the week for "extras".  This resets (for me) Friday morning at 12am.

The "theory" is that if I stay within my Dailies and Weeklies, then I will lose 1-2 pounds a week.

Then there are Fit Points.  They are points that you earn for activity.  You can set your Fit Point goal to whatever amount you'd like to strive for that week.  Right now, I have my Fit Point goal set for 25 Fit Points.  This past week I actually met my Fit Point goal and earned 26 Fit Points!  Whoohoo.

I fully intend to increase my Fit Point goal in the future especially now that I got a NEW treadmill!  It was on a flash sale so that helped me make the decision to take the plunge and buy one.  I'm really enjoying being able to get up in the morning and hop on the treadmill and get lots of steps in no matter the weather. 

My plan is to slowly increase my earned Fit Points until I'm comfortable enough to increase my actual Fit Point Goal.

Having said ALL that, I gained 1 pound this week.  Bah humbug!  I think I know what I'm doing wrong and that would be not tracking my snacks completely honestly.  Gotta work on that.  I'm hurting no one but myself.

Now,

On to the weigh in:

Highest Weight ~ 297.0
(re) Starting Weight ~ 4/8/20 ~ 283.4

Last Week's Weight ~  4/17/20 ~ 278.6 lbs

This Week's Weight ~ 4/24/20 ~      279.6 lbs

This Week's Total:    +1.0 lbs

Total:  -3.8 lbs
Grand Total: -17.4 lbs

I'm going to be weighing in on Fridays but will post my results on Wednesday of the following week.

I hope you follow along on my (seemingly never-ending) journey!  If you'd like to join in, let me know :)

Colletta

Weekly Weigh In ~ 4/22/20

Hello and how are you today?  I hope all is well!

I had a pretty good first week back on WW.  I did use some of my weekly points but that is OK especially since we had Easter Dinner and Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing!  I limited myself to 1 cupcake though and tracked it.

I only got in 14/25 Fitpoints so this week I'm going to be working on getting more activity in.  I have a step counter watch that I got off of Amazon for like $22 so that is how I'm tracking my movement.  It has been pretty cold outside so I broke down and did a walking DVD with Leslie Sansone.

I'd really like to get a new treadmill as the one I bought used bit the dust.  We're doing some research and I'm trying to decide if I really NEED one or to just walk outside once it gets a bit warmer which it is supposed to do this week.  There are pros (walking anytime) and cons (expensive) to getting a treadmill.  Let me know if you have one and what kind you would suggest in the comments.

So, the goal is to get those 25 Fitpoints in this week and stay within my Daily and Weekly Food Points.  Hopefully that will give me a loss!


Now,

On to the weigh in:

Highest Weight ~ 297.0
(re) Starting Weight ~ 4/8/20 ~ 283.4

Last Week's Weight ~  4/10/20 ~ 280.0 lbs

This Week's Weight ~ 4/17/20 ~      278.6 lbs

This Week's Total:    -1.4 lbs

Total:  -4.8 lbs
Grand Total: -18.4 lbs

I'm going to be weighing in on Fridays but will post my results on Wednesday of the following week.

I hope you follow along on my (seemingly never-ending) journey!  If you'd like to join in, let me know :)

Colletta

Weekly Weigh In ~ 4/15/20

Hello and how are you today?

I'm sheepishly back with a Weekly Weigh In.  My last weigh in post was in February when I cancelled my WW subscription because I wasn't losing weight like I wanted.

I thought I would try sparkpeople.com but it was just too cumbersome with all the adds so I was just "semi" using a notebook to track my food and exercise. 

Let me just say that I've gained about 10 lbs since I last posted a weigh in.  :( 

I knew I needed to do SOMETHING so I rejoined WW with a digital subscription only.  That means I get to use the trackers (food, activity) and be a part of Connect for the inspiration.

I rejoined on Wednesday and by Friday I had lost 3.4 lbs!  whohoo!  I was very excited because gaining some of the weight back has really been making me feel blech!

If you're over on WW or Connect my handle is collettakmiller .  I'd love to "follow" you over there!

Now,

On to the weigh in:

Highest Weight ~ 297.0
(re) Starting Weight ~ 4/8/20 ~ 283.4

Last Week's Weight ~  lbs

This Week's Weight ~ 4/10/20 ~      280.0 lbs

This Week's Total:    -3.4 lbs

Total:  -3.4 lbs
Grand Total: -17.0 lbs

I'm going to be weighing in on Fridays but will post my results on Wednesday of the following week.

I hope you follow along on my (never-ending) journey!  If you'd like to join in, let me know :)

Colletta

Journal Entry ~ 2/20/20-2/25/20

A few sentences about each day...

February 20, 2020 - February 25, 2020

20/Thurs ~ This was a pretty normal Thursday.  I did the laundry and wrote out bills.  Then I made the rounds to the bank, post office and gas station.  The rest of the day was pretty ho-hum and actually a bit boring.  I can't wait to be able to go outside more!

21/Fri ~ I had a doctor's appointment today.  It was an annual check-up where I got orders for my annual mammogram and routine blood work.  I'm scheduled next Friday for the mammogram at 8:30am so the plan is to get my blood work done then also.  Today was also my weigh in day and I lost 1.4 pounds!

22/Sat ~ We had an "Active Shooter Training" at the Church today.  It was very informative.  What a scary world we live in!

23/Sun ~ I tried to take Laken to our local urgent care clinic to have her ears checked (they are hurting her) but it was a 3 hour wait!  I gave her some pain medication and will take her to the pediatrician's office tomorrow morning during the walk-in hours before school.

24/Mon ~ I took Laken to the pediatrician's office first thing this morning.  The doctor said that it is just a cold and her ears look good.  We're treating the symptoms.  Kaylee and I were going to go to the gym but it was 53F.  We went for a walk outside instead and it was glorious!  I am so looking forward to Spring and changing the clocks!

25/Tues ~ It was a rainy day but at least it wasn't snowing!  I wanted to get the cars cleaned out today but it didn't happen.  I'll try to get them done tomorrow.  A Pittsburgh Pirates game was on TV this evening!  Yay for Spring Training!

Until next week,

Colletta