Day 10 - Bought a New Scale

Yes. I bought a new scale. A digital one. I got it at Walmart. It was cheap. Only $15. I read -- I know... there I go, reading again! -- that you don't really need a "fancy" one, just one that works!

I went to the gym after I went to Walmart, and after work. I weighed myself at the gym before I worked out, which is what you are supposed to do. Never weigh yourself after you have worked out!! You will always weigh more! (I learned that when I was attending Curves for Women) Of course, I had on my sneakers (tennis shoes), so that added about 3 lbs, AND.... I usually only weigh myself, first thing in the morning. So... the scale at the gym was not a really good measurement, but I just wanted to see what it said. It said exactly 173. My scale at home has been reading exactly 165 in the mornings. BIG difference! I am going to wait until the morning and "officially" weigh in! I know that the number will be larger than 165, but it will be a NEW starting point, and more accurate.

I got to thinking on my way home from the gym.... how I am really stressing over the stupid number on the scale!! Tomorrow, I am going to measure myself and keep track of that each week, as well. Of course, my clothes still being too tight are a way to "measure", too. I think that is stressing me out just as much as the number on the scale not moving!!

Here I am, working out more than I have in a very long time and trying very hard to eat more healthy and what do I have to show for it.... NOTHING!!!! I honestly do NOT understand it!

I thought about joining Weight Watchers, but I really don't have the extra money that it costs and I don't know that I could really stick with it. I think I will do better just trying to limit my portions, my sugars, and carbs. Avoid soda as much as possible.

This is what I did at the gym today:

Treadmill --- 16 mins at level 3.2 at an incline of 2.5. My heart rate was between 119-135. (It gradually got higher) I burned 102 calories.
Elliptical --- 12 mins at level 2. My heart rate was at it's highest of 135. I burned 105 calories.
Back Extension --- 3 sets of 15 reps at 85 lbs.
Torso Twist --- 3 sets of 15 reps (each side) at 55 lbs.

I usually do more, but I as tired and out of water. I would really like to work on some floor exercises with the "stability ball", but I am not comfortable doing that in the area that is designated for that. I may have to work on doing that at home. Maybe tomorrow I can do that, since I don't have to work.

Right now, my pedometer reads ---

8792 steps
3405 aerobic steps
273 calories burned
3.33 miles walked

Those numbers are actually higher than they usually are! YAY!