Assessment Day - Week One - Amanda

This morning was our first weigh in. Natalie and I have been dreading this all week. Like Natalie, I have not necessarily felt "skinny" all week. I had a couple of mornings where I was feeling more fit, but not skinny. Of course, when I woke up this morning I felt very bloated (probably those 2 chicken tacos, on corn tortillas, with lettuce, and salsa - probably the heaviest thing I have eaten all week). 

I was running a little bit late this morning, one because I chopped off all of my hair, and I have yet to figure out a way to put it up when I am exercising. I can't stand my sweaty hair on my neck. And two, because I forgot that I needed to print out a photo that inspires to keep moving on. These are the photos I picked: 

My number 1 fan!! I want to be a strong healthy mama for my little boy, and I want to set a good example for him! 

 I know, I know... I can't help it... I love Britney! This picture inspires me, because her stomach is what I want mine to look like! :) 

Anyways, back to assessments. I got to class and everyone was in line, including Natalie (her face was priceless, she looked terrified to stand on that scale). 

I took my shoes off and walked up to the dreaded scale with her. I felt really bad when I saw that she had gained 0.4lbs. I really didn't know what to say. I got on the scale next. 

Starting Weight: 

148.6

Ending Weight: 

145.8

YAY! I lost almost 3 lbs. I was so excited. The room aura was a little bit awkward though. I wasn't sure if I was allowed to smile or if I had to be super quiet like everyone else. I chose to be quiet. 

During the workouts, I really had mixed feelings (ambivalence, as we learned in nursing). I was happy that I lost, but really sad that Natalie didn't. 

The workouts were really hard today. I didn't feel completely into it, like I should considering I had a very motivating weight loss. I felt weak and really just wanted to crawl back in bed with my boys at home. I pushed through the mountain climbers, test the waters, arm lifts, ladder, cherry pickers, reverse leg planks, sit up punches, wall squats, and whatever else we did that I can't remember, probably cause I blacked out.

I feel like this week will be a tough one for me. I had a really great food week last week, and fought off some really tough temptations that I never thought possible. I am hoping that I can stick with it this week so that I can drop another 2lbs. My goal for body back was to be down to 135, which is 13.8 lbs. If I lose 2lbs per week... that gives me a grace period on the weeks that I don't lose as much. I am very optimistic that I can reach this goal, I just have to keep going! :) 

Amanda