As I told you all towards the end of November 2011, I am posting updates twice a month here to keep me accountable for the $1200 a year for fitness that we are spending on Weight Watchers and our gym memberships. Yep, I am using you as my accountability partners whether you signed up for it or not, hahaha. I’m posting on the weekday closest to the 15th and last day of each month. Here is how I did for the past couple of weeks.
Weight Watchers
I was getting 29 food points a day and 49 weekly points to use as I wished on food each week, so 252 total points. So, I am aiming for 250 food points or less a week from here on out. I have to use a minimum of 182 or I’d be physically starving my body – that wouldn’t be a healthy diet at all. Let’s see how I did:
Week of November 27 – December 3, 2011:
Sunday – 31 points
Monday – 29 points
Tuesday – 29 points
Wednesday – 29 points
Thursday – 34 points
Friday – 34 points
Saturday – 55 points
Total Weekly Points Used: 241 Points – Yay!
Week of December 4 – December 10, 2011:
Sunday – 37 points
Monday – 39 points
Tuesday - 28 points
Wednesday – 39 points
Thursday – 26 points
Friday – 37 points
Saturday – 43 points
Total Weekly Points Used: 249 Points – Yay, but barely!
Overall, I did okay, but I know I can do better. I splurged with friends when we went on a gambling trip and I didn’t watch myself too hard at a potluck either…I am such a social eater. But I knew that already and am not beating myself up. I stayed under the 250 point mark so I am very happy. I already have started off this week very well. Maybe I will make it through December without putting on 5 pounds. 
Gym Attendance
I set the goal to go to the gym at least 3 times a week when we signed up. I also have a bowling league Thursday nights and walk the neighborhood once in a while as well, but this is just about my gym attendance. Let’s see how I did.
Week of November 27 – December 3, 2011:
Sunday – Racquetball for 70 minutes
Monday – Nope
Tuesday – Racquetball for 40 minutes
Wednesday – Nope
Thursday – Treadmill for 30 minutes
Friday – Nope
Saturday – Nope
Total Weekly Times at the Gym: 3 times – Yay!
Week of December 4 – December 10, 2011:
Sunday – Machine work on upper body for 30 minutes
Monday – Swimming for 30 minutes
Tuesday – Nope
Wednesday – Nope
Thursday – Racquetball for 75 minutes
Friday – Treadmill for 30 minutes
Saturday – Nope
Total Weekly Times at the Gym: 4 times – Yay!
I’m happy with myself since I was only leisurely walking 3 times a week before this. This is really the first time in years that I’m getting my heart rate up and sweating.
Weight Goals Update
Other than the diet and exercise goals mentioned above, here were my weight goals as of November 28, 2011:
- Weigh 155 pounds by December 31st, 2011.
- Weigh 135 pounds by December 31st, 2012.
I am currently weighing in at 155.6 pounds, which is where I started 2 weeks ago. But I very well could be gaining some muscle since I haven’t been active in like a year, so I am trying not to overthink it. I also still have 2 weeks to hit my 155 goal.
How did you do on your fitness goals?
Cashflowmantra – how are the holidays treating you with your goal to weigh less than 200 pounds by the end of 2012?
Jeffrey – how are you doing on completing the Insanity program by 2/15/12 and weighing 155 pounds by 3/1/12?
Suba – you’ve been sick, so blow this off if you’d like of course, but how is the 170 pounds by 12/31/11 coming?
Kris – how is your Half Ironman triathlon training coming and getting your body fat to 25%?
Crissie – have you been getting a jump on that 40 pounds and marathon and triathlon training?
bogofdebt – how is that last 20 pounds coming along?
Andi B – good luck to your hubby for the Maintain-Don’t-Gain competition!
Great job on staying on track!!!
I’m working on rebuilding my base mileage right now, and have done a few spin workouts to get my butt (literally) used to the bike again. Swimming will likely start up again at after the holidays. I think I’ll be ready for Spring Tri season!!
I joined a 2012 Tri Club for extra motivation and group workouts. $35 for the year of membership, so I’m pretty excited about that!
Crystal,
To be honest, I am not going to make it. I am hoping to simply not gain much through the holidays. It is difficult with all the extra food at work and the parties. The good news is that I was 218 pounds on Valentine’s Day when I set a goal to lose weight for a cruise in late September. The net effect is that I am likely to be down 10-12 pounds for the whole year. I will be including weight loss as part of my SMART goals for 2012.
You’re right on track, Crystal! I wouldn’t expect too much in results in just 2 weeks, but it’s great to see you’re putting in a great effort.
I am on track myself! I started Insanity, and I’m in the middle of Week 2 out of 9. I’ll be done mid-Feb. I’m also trying (and doing pretty well) eating better and trying to drink less calories.
You’re doing great, especially on hitting the gym! As a word of advice, using the new WW points system, it is my understanding that most fruits are now free, but they still add calories! So if you are eating a lot of fruit, even though they are 0 points, it could be adding enough extra calories to keep you from losing. Just and FYI (from experience!).
My training is going OK – I’m three weeks away from the Disney World marathon, and I’m pretty happy with my training for it. After I get back, serious Half IM training start Feb. 1! I’m still trying to bike & swim once a week to keep up the skills, though.
As for body fat – well, if I get through the holidays without an increase, it’s a success!
Kudos to you for keeping such great track! That is half the battle. I’m just trying to survive the holidays and then get serious about working out in January.
good for you! I hope to continue on my “get fit” streak in january. my goal for december is just not to gain any more weight!
You are so lucky you have RBall going – Love playing! But when I signed up for a league it was $75 a month (gym membership) and I kept getting cancelled on was so frustrating.
Great work, keep it up. I like how you are using your blog to hold you accountable.
Whenever I start working out, I always gain a little weight, and it is due to the gained muscle. Muscle weighs more than flub.
Good luck on your workout plans.
Um, I haven’t changed really. I think I gained a pound but I moved so I didn’t eat the healthiest or work out besides moving.
Crystal, you are doing a great job! I am planning on working a weight loss program into my next year’s goals.
I think this accountability system is a great idea because you know you have to report in each week to so many readers. Even as a registered dietitian, I am still human and have had my fair share of splurging during the holiday season! Props to those who are setting goals to lose weight before the end of the year! As for the rest of us, it’s a not a bad thing to make it your goal to just maintain our weight over the holidays
Impressive discipline and record-keeping, Crystal. My own goal for 2012 is simply to survive the holidays relatively unscathed and drop the 10 extra lbs I packed on last year. I’d also like to go back to playing indoor soccer, but not at the risk of another injury. I’ve been working on strengthening my lower legs in preparation.
The slower the better. More fun.
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