It has been a crazy busy four weeks here. Lots has happened, and a lot hasnot happened.
What has happened? Well, I lost 5lbs (woo-hoo!) but it was not without some disappointment, struggles and setbacks.
The first week on the Cinch program, I followed it exactly and I didn’t lose anything. (Did you miss my kick off post? Check out my before photos) No inches, and no weight. I was super bummed. There are 49 other bloggers that are going through the program right now, and some of them lost TONS of weight their first week. While I am very excited for them, I was also very discouraged for myself.
My biggest problem that first week was counting calories. I have never been good at counting calories, and that is a big part of this plan. I am still struggling with this aspect of the plan.
The second week I did better. I lost 2lbs and was feeling good.
Week three… not so bad. I lost 3 more pounds, but I was feeling very tired and overwhelmed. Not so much by the program, but because of the kittens we took in. With an extra “baby” to take care of, I found that I was having a much harder time fitting in exercise and eating right. Plus, I was stressed. And one thing I have not yet mastered is my stress eating.
Week four … total failure. I was super, SUPER busy this last week bringing my daughter back and forth to summer camp and spending chunks of time at my moms house. I did realize that I am not good at sticking to a diet plan when I am out and about, so I have resolved to sticking to home for most of this next month … especially around meal times.
I ended up gaining about 2.5 lbs back this last week. 
This is normally the point in my diet where I just give up. I have tried, and I feel like I failed. I know, I know. That is a crummy attitude, and I will never succeed if that is my mindset.
So this time will be different.
I will keep at it and keep working. In fact, Jay just went to the store for me tonight and picked up an exercise bike — something I have said I wanted for a while. One of my biggest struggles is finding time to exercise. I love to walk, but we don’t have room for a treadmill and my kids don’t always act great when we walk around town. I am planning on only allowing myself to watch my favorite shows while riding the bike to help motivate myself (an idea I got from Slap Dash Mom and her “Maury walks” 
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Current Weight/Measurements
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I don’t know if you have an iphone or android phone, but if you have one of those you can get the app, Lose It! I love this app and it’s great for keeping track of my calories. I can scan a snack or something and it will calculate and store it for me! I too have a hard time counting calories, but this has helped a ton. Try not to beat yourself up too much though. We all have our ups and downs. The important thing is that you are not giving up. Push yourself a little harder this week and you will see great results.
I do have an iPhone — I am going to download that app right now! Thank you!!
Great post! Keep it up!
Thanks Krista!
Jessie, keep at it! I also have struggled in the past with “bad” weeks, but now I try to remember that life happens, and one bad day, or even a bad week, isn’t enough to through me off course.
You are 2.5 pounds less than you were a month ago! It’s better than being 2.5 pounds UP, right?
You can do it!!!
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Very true — it is much better being down then being up!!
I have to remind myself that “tomorrow is a new day” all the time when I mess up (my diet, a bad mood, rough day with kids, etc).
Thanks for the encouragement
It’s always hard to eat right on the go. For me, I think key is to always keep a meal bar or snack bar in my purse at all times. That way, if I need something while I’m out, I have it. You’re doing great!
Lindsay recently posted..Team #Cinchspiration Update: Week 4
Thanks Lindsay!!
I find that it is so hard being out with other people. They want to stop out to eat, or they made a “special” lunch, or my kids start begging to stop for ice cream…. it is just a lot harder for me to stay on track when I have so much outside influence.
I can totally relate to wanting to quit. But you deserve a big pat on the back for the pounds lost. Don’t give up! You can do it!
Thanks
It is hard not to let my pessimistic thoughts get the best of me! But I am still working hard this week, and hopefully I will be down when I weigh in tomorrow (fingers crossed!)
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Don’t be down on yourself Jessie! It’s really hard to make yourself a priority (briefly, LOL) when you’re a mom, but also really worth it… 2.5 pounds might not seem good enough, but think about all of the things that weigh 2.5 pounds – 10 sticks of butter, a few cans of soup, a half of a bag of sugar – think about how huge a 2 1/2 pound thing of hamburger meat is! That’s 10 sticks of butter GONE from your bod! Yahoo! You should definitely be proud of that.
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Thanks Jessee
I really appreciate the support and encouragement! I guess I am just bummed because I had really hoped for more, and I just lost focus! BUT when you put it in terms of sticks of butter, it does make me feel better (and slightly grossed out LOL). 
I do have a very hard time making myself a priority. I have to keep reminding myself that losing weight will benefit all of us (I’ll be happier, more active and better able to keep up with my never-holding-still kids!).
Good job! At least you are honest and more determined now! You can do this!
Thanks Sommer!!