Staying Positive

I weigh myself several times a week. The WW plan recommends only doing it once a week but I was watching a video on The Great Course Plus app called "Scientific Secrets for Self-Control" By Professor C. Nathan Dewall. The professor states that people who monitoring daily (whether it be your weight or you finances) have better odds of meeting their goals then those who weigh less often.

I have been weighing about 3-4 times a week. I can see why WW says to only way once a week cause it can be a bummer when you see the scale up a pound even though you have been so good.  This morning I was down 0.8 which isn't awful but I was really hoping to break into the 240s. While I weight every day I don't official track my weight until Sunday's so I still have a few days to lose at least another few ounces. 

I have my testing for the job I am up for today.  On the phone on Tuesday they said it was just for the testing and then they would schedule in person interviews later. The email I got yesterday stated that a in person may directly follow the testing if time allows.  This meant I had to rush to the mall last night to get some appropriate interview pants as I don't think Yoga pants give off the level of professionalism I was looking for.  Before WW, my size 20s were getting a bit snug, and yesterday I was able to purchase a size 18.  They were a bit snug but fit well. I should be able to wear then for a few more months before they get to big.

I was going over my new budget with Rosie. She was super excited that we could be out of debt and have a 10% downpayment for a house in 4 years.  We started looking at house in our price range and I was pleasantly surprised what we can get in our price range. We are living in one of the fastest growing areas in the country so prices can jump in the next 4 years but I am still hopeful.

I really need to get our spending under control. We are only on the 12th of the month and have gone through about 3/5ths of our budget.  Everytime I say "we aren't spending any more" I have to get new pants for an interview or the kid's need to bring something for the Valentine's Day party.  Seriously, how to others budget for these random things that pop up!!! My short term goal is to not go over our budget by a single dollar this month. It will be tough, especially in the grocery line but I think we can do it.

Well, I should probably get off.  I have to work, get ready for my interview, make a grocery list, have my testing/interview, go grocery shopping and then visit my dad.  The day is going to be long for sure!!