Chip 9/10

199.3
-.9

This week was mediocre, as far as doing things "right" goes, but they can't all be firecracker weeks and the scale moved in the right direction, so I'm happy.  Nutrition just did not happen this week, but I kept my calories low enough and moved around just enough to lose (almost!) a pound.  I'm disenchanted with tracking again, but I know from every single weight loss study/article/book ever written or performed that it's not an option.  So it's back to the notebook for Chip, at least for a week.  That's an excuse-proof method because there is zero effort involved other than picking up a pen.  As always, Choco is free to request a pic at any time!

I'm pretty sure I did 150 minutes of walking, though with the less-than-stellar tracking I can't say that for sure.  This week I HAVE to get back to the gym - no really, I HAVE to because my debit card expired in September and if I don't show them the new one before they take out my monthly payment, I'll get slammed with an insufficient payment fee!  So it's back to the treadmill/elliptical.  I love them.  They are my friends.  Choco's challenge was awesome and I tried to keep it in my mind all week.  A couple times I took my book outside to read, because a sunny autumn backyard is a less tempting snack atmosphere than a cozy indoor easy chair.  And last night I went out to eat with a friend and focused more on what she was saying than the chips & salsa in front of me.  Did a little walkaround afterward for more talking too!

CHIP CHALLENGE #10

Pick one exercise each for arms, abs, and butt/thighs.  Do 30 reps daily of each exercise.  (30 seconds can be substituted if you choose an endurance move like plank - try for longer!)   Mine are wall sit, wall pushups, and classic crunches.  Already completed for Saturday, bam!