Fourth Weigh-In

Ok.  I know you want me to cut to the chase.  I did not lose a pound this week.  I stayed the same.  I am not upset.  At first, I was a little upset, given I worked out twice a day this week, and have been following the rules of healthy eating per HCC.  Can you believe that I had my poor student weigh me twice?  The second time because I had on a pair of wet socks the first time, and blamed them for my zero loss.  She probally got a little worried about my mental state at that moment.  She patienly said " go ahead Regina", with a comforting smile.  Needless to say, the number did not change sans sox.  Man, I even worked out before the weigh in.  Then I ran into Janis who greeted me with a nice hug.  She sent me an email earlier today full of such good encouragement and commendation.  We are so dependent on her for advice that I immediately told her I did not lose this week.  She said we are building muscle mass at this stage of the game and she is happy to hear this is happening (and I know this is important, especially given my age 53ish).  Wow, my attitude took a different spin, because I am seeing results, feeling results!  I am fitting into smaller clothes, but, most of all, I FEEL GREAT!  I can walk further, I can run, I can jump and I feel strong! 

As I was leaving the weigh-in ceremony, a tall young lady yelled out "Good job Regina"!  I was trying to be friendly by asking her name and she said, " I am the one who kicked you out of first place!".  Oh no she did not just say that!   Well now, you know, I am in second place in percentage of total weight lost.  I noticed that the strong competitors are younger women, in their twenties.  I met one other lady tonight.  Well, look out girls!  If you are reading this, then this older young lady is not giving up.  In fact, I love Janis' quote today.  It fit my situation tonight.  "You can fall apart or finish strong!"  Well I started strong and I am going to finish strong.  I will not tell you my plans this week because I am sure there are readers that may be strong competitors.  I am gaining more and more confidence of what I need to do.  Now I know the competition part can be fun, just to keep pushing you to do your best!

Female % Weight Loss


1. Marion Brown 7.56%
2. Regina Powers 7.29%
3. Leslie Brady 7.26%
4. Adair Dempsey 7.22%
5. Sydney Fowler 7.10%


I take notes every nutritional meeting on my blackberry.  I listen intently and can't wait to go home and implement my action plan. (My HR background helps)  Well after this blog, I am making an action plan for the week and I will execute it keenly, focusing on every detail. AWWF! -  Attitude.  Workout.  Weight.  Food

Hey tomorrow, I am going to a movie, no talk of weight, no talk of food.  Ben, I promise.  I won't be in my workout outfit, I promise! So watch out!  No popcorn, which I hear is over a 1,000 calories at movie theaters.  Yes I do my homework.  I already have my snack plan.  Take my water bottle with lemon, and a bag of a few (4) almonds counted out with a few blue berries and a Greek yogurt.  This has become one of my favorites.  I would say it really replaces ice cream for me.  I feel better eating it, without guilt.  Keep supporting me, I still need you.  Pease don't go away!!!