I Lost 5 Lbs after Working out with Wii Fit for 24 Days; Plus Eating out While Losing Weight

Posted by L. Marie Dubuque Jan 25, 2009

I haven't weighed myself in days. I just couldn't. Because I know I am eating right, exercising like a bandit; and seeing no results on the scale is too de-motivating. So this morning when I finally weighed myself, I was overjoyed. I know, five pounds isn't much, but at least the scale is tipping in the right direction! As soon as I saw that needle stop, I ran in the kitchen and told Mark. We have a little competition going on and so far I am winning!

Yesterday was his birthday, so this was the first test to see how well we could do eating out. I have to say I am very proud of myself! I ate a Greek salad, a piece of fish, a few bites of baked potato with sour cream and a tiny piece of birthday cake. But we both drank almost two glasses of red wine. I know red wine is supposed to be good for you, but so is grape juice! I think for me, alcohol is a real culprit. So I've decided to give it up completely. That's not too hard, since I only drink about one glass a week. Plus, we both had trouble sleeping after drinking last night. I don't know if there is a connection, but I know it couldn't hurt to stop. (Now giving up sugar completely? That's a different story.) Remember being able to have several drinks on the weekends in your 20's and being able to function completely the next day? Those days are over with a vengeance.

I have been faithfully exercising at leat 45 minutes a day with Wii Fit, and even started adding light weights to my step routine which I think really helps. Also, I get the exercises I really hate over with in the first five minutes. And that is the pushup/plank. I hate it, hate it, hate it! But I know I need it.

I thought of you guys last night when I resisted those warm buttered rolls!