Week 13 weigh in for Sister2

Well, it was bound to happen, this was my first week that I gained. Surprisingly only .5 pounds. One half pound is hardly got me down. This past week was full of unusual circumstances. Working 92.5 hours at the computer and stress level very high is enough to break down the wall and eventually seek out some comfort food. The cookies had no chance of survival. Things have calmed down with work and I feel myself gaining back control. Counted points today, measured food, swim for 45 minutes with the kids in the pool and made it to a 45 minute step class. Sweat, sweat and more sweat. Earned some activity points and still have 6 points left for the day. Unbelievable.

So, I'm putting this week behind me and going to envision my goal for the end of Phase 2, which is October 12. By then I want to lose another 20-25 pounds. I could beat myself up for so easily caving into urges to snack so poorly and binge. But, I just can't stay in that negative zone or it'll swallow me whole. I clearly know my triggers over the last 13 weeks and it's work. The excitement of concepting makes me turn to food, the boredom of a slow day makes me turn to food and the stress of late night deadlines makes me turn to food. I clearly can't just use will power to stay away, so more research on low point power foods that can get me through those times are the way to go. It's a process that I will be struggling with the rest of my life. I can only be aware and try better tomorrow.

Total 13 week loss: 25.5 pounds

On a positive note, today I got remeasured at the gym by the same trainer back in March.

Here's the stats:

Weight: -26 pounds (her scale says -26! awesome, my scale sucks)
Chest: -2"
Waist: -2 3/4"
Hips: -4"
Thigh: -4"
Calf: -2"
Bicep: -3/4"
Bodyfat %: -3.4%