Weigh in Day: A Holiday Week

 

I was gone for a week and out of my normal routine. I had good moments and bad moments. It seemed to get worse the longer I was gone!

At the worst of it, it made me realize how much I need help with the emotional eating issues. I am looking forward to my next appointment in a couple of weeks.

I walked with my sister twice for a total of 7+ miles. I’m sure that helped with covering some of the extra calories but it also got me into a “I want to workout” mood. I even hopped on the treadmill today for a 1 mile walk.

But anyways, I actually lost .5 lb. over the week! I am very happy with that because it’s a lot better than a gain!

I have lost a total of 12.6 lbs. and I can’t wait to get back to losing more now that I’m back home and back into my routine. I am really happy with Isagenix!

I am following the Isagenix 30 Day Cleansing and Fat Burning System and I am an associate. You can purchase the product from me at the link above.

Don’t forget that today is the last day to enter the Thankful Journey 5K!

 

How did your week go? Did you gain, lose, or maintain?

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving!

Here are a few pictures from our day. Sorry they’re not the best quality but I’m choosing not to spend time editing them today!

I made a Snickers apple salad. It was really good and I’ll definitely make it again for a special occasion. The dress I’m wearing is a Gwynnie Bee dress—not one I’ll be keeping, but it was comfortable.

 

 

Here I am with my sister, nephew, and my mom.

 

Love this pic of my parents.

 

 

Hubby and me.

 

 

BIL trimming the turkey and dad overseeing.

 

 

Nom Nom.

 

 

Matching shirts for the girl cousins.

 

 

Showing grandpa her book. This was before I realized I had dressed her with her shirt on backwards.

 

 

And this was a common scene over the holiday! This is my brother with my niece and nephews.

 

 

How was your Thanksgiving?

Thankful Journey 5K: Complete

Hey everyone!

Don’t forget that you have through 11/30 to complete your Thankful Journey 5K and be entered to win some awesome prizes! Check out this post for all of the details.

My sister and I did a little mall walking. It took about 6 laps around the mall to get in the 3.1 miles. I pushed a single stroller and she pushed a double. The babies were remarkably content except towards the end.

I’m glad that I got that out of the way so I don’t have to worry about it for the rest of the week!

I am thankful that my sister walked with me and helped pass the time and keep me encouraged.

So far I’m still losing weight this week, despite it being a holiday week, being with family and just out of the normal routine. I’m happy about that!

It’s actually not all that hard to stay on track. I thought it would be a lot more difficult. I think it’s the fact that I just know what I get to eat and that’s it. Plus, I’m filled up and not hungry all the time.

For example, being on WW I would think, “I can have a little bit of this…well, maybe a little more…” and just keep eating and fall off the wagon. Not so much on this plan.

I do plan on eating on Thanksgiving day. Honestly, I’ll probably have shakes for breakfast and supper and eat the delicious food for lunch. If I want pie or something, I’ll have it. I can’t skip my mom’s pecan pie—it’s THE BEST.

 

Do you have a plan for Thanksgiving?

Thankful Journey 5K & Giveaway

It’s time for the annual 5K hosted by A Journey to Thin! The event is called the “Thankful Journey 5K” this year, which will replace “The Thankful Healthy Blogger 5K”.

Why the name change? Well, first of all the old name is just a long and cumbersome name.

But most importantly, this past year has been a long and difficult road and I’ve learned that whatever the journey and whatever baggage it is that we’re carrying—it’s best to strap on a backpack full of thankfulness because it somehow helps lighten the load.

We’re all on a journey of some sort. Whether you’re climbing a mountain, rowing over calm waters, standing in the midst of a valley with hills on all sides, or sitting in the middle of the road having just stumbled over your own two feet—you have something to be thankful for if you search hard enough.

Have fun and finish your Thankful Journey 5K journey with a spirit of thankfulness that will inspire you to continue on in whatever journey in life you’re on!

 

All You Need To Know:

When: November 20-29. All entries must be in by November 30th.

This year, instead of having a couple of days to complete your 5K, you will have 10 days.

Where: Wherever you are! You do not need to be a part of an organized race in your area, but you certainly can be.

What: Walk, bike, elliptical, skip, jump, dance, or run your way through 3.1 miles—it’s up to you and what works best for your journey right now—just keep moving.

Why:  To practice gratitude, inspire you to keep moving forward, and to help burn some calories the week of Thanksgiving. Also, this is my way of saying I am thankful for all of the A Journey to Thin readers! Thank you!

Who: Anyone! You are only eligible to win a prize if you follow the rules.

 

Rules: 

1. Leave a comment on this post with one thing you are thankful for. Use Rafflecopter below for your official entry. There will be additional ways you can enter to win the prizes in Rafflecopter—you can complete this step at any time, which lets me know you intend to participate. Social sharing can be done multiple times (once per day per method) from now through November 29th.
2. Complete a 5K between November 20th – 29th, 2015. Take a photo to show that you have completed it—I’d love to see your smiling faces, but if you don’t want to show your face, get creative and take a picture of your shoes or something.
3. Share your photo via social media, tagging me, using the hashtag #ThankfulJourney5K, and sharing what you’re thankful for. If you don’t want to share on social media or don’t use social media, you may email me your photo at AJourney2Thin@gmail.com

Prizes: All winners will be randomly selected via Rafflecopter. Entries will be confirmed and you can only win if you follow all of the rules.

And now for the good part—the prizes!! These are all funded by me. Throughout the year, you see sponsored posts, Sale Saturdays, and ads—this is what helps fund giveaways such as this!

 

#1- ‘Winner’s Choice’ Prize:

 

#2- ‘It’s on Me’ Prize Pack:

A random selection of fun gifts!

 

#3- ‘$5 in Your Pocket’ Prize:

A total of 5 – $5 gift cards will be given away. Your choice of Starbucks, Target, Amazon, Subway, Walmart, etc.

You can display the button below on your blog if you’d like and link to this page. There’s an extra entry in Rafflecopter for doing so.

Who’s excited?! Leave me a comment and let me know you’re here and what you’re thankful for!

I am thankful for YOU!

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