Week 7 done ... getting close to the end

I forgot to post last week, so this week's post will sum up the past two weeks.

Week 6 wasn't all that great. I had multiple cheat meals in there with Valentine's Day, a date night with my husband, a birthday party ... I think you get the point.  I did have cheat meals and had a couple days that went over my allotted calories, but I would always get back on track the next day.

Week 7 was more focused. I think I realized the end of the challenge is quickly approaching, and while I am not sure we can win the challenge, I still feel focused by achieving my personal goal.  I have to say I worked out harder this week and didn't have any cheat meals.  There were some days I probably should have actually ate more calories.  I know this upcoming week I need to try to stay on mark so my weight loss doesn't slow down.  Sometimes when I don't eat enough calories I plateau.

My weight loss so far since the challenge has started is 14.2 pounds.  My weight loss since last June is 26 pounds.

Here are some recipes I enjoyed the last two weeks:

Skinny Cincinnati Chili from SkinnyMom

Banana Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Singles from EmilyBites

Chicken Tamale Bake from EmilyBites

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  1. TiffMarch 2, 2014 at 5:25 AM

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  2. TiffMarch 2, 2014 at 5:26 AM

    I highly recommend the chicken tamale bake, and Ray seconds that... Chad

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