Week 3 Weigh-In: Did I Lose Weight? (Scale Anxiety + SpongeBob Socks Included)



Week 3 Weigh-In: Did I Lose Weight? (Scale Anxiety + SpongeBob Socks Included)

Will I lose weight? Just wait and see. Hairspray. Anybody? 😅

Alright y’all — it’s time for my weekly weigh-in, and I swear I get nervous every single time I step on that scale. Even when I know I’ve been doing the work. But that’s part of this whole journey: showing up anyway.

Before I hopped on the scale, I had to do two important things:

  1. Tell a corny joke.

  2. Show off my SpongeBob socks, obviously.

Also… do you know what one scale said to the other scale?

…Don’t worry, I’ll wait. 😄

The Week 3 Weigh-In Numbers

Last week: 184.8
This week: 184.6

That’s a 0.2 lb loss. And yes, I know — it’s not a huge drop. But it’s still movement in the right direction, and I’m taking the win.

Also, for the big picture:

  • I started this journey at 191.8

  • I’m now 184.6

  • That’s 7.2 lbs down total

And honestly? I can already feel a difference. Not just in my body — but in my momentum.

Diet & Nutrition: What I Did This Week

If you’re new here, welcome — this is Week 3 of my weigh-in series. I’ve been following the same basic formula each week:

  • Low calorie

  • High protein

  • Tracking my food and staying consistent

Right now I’ve been eating around 1,000–1,200 calories per day, and about 45–47% of my calories have been coming from protein. That’s what’s been working for me so far.

What I’m Changing

This week, I had two days where I dipped under 1,000 calories (barely — like 990-something). And I’m gonna be real: I don’t like that.

Every time I’ve done that in the past, it didn’t help me. I personally feel like when I eat too little, my body clings to everything like, “Oh okay, we’re panicking now? Cool.”

So next week, I’m aiming to stay in that sweet spot — and honestly I’d rather land closer to 1,200 (or even a little above) than go under 1,000 again.

(Quick note: always do what’s safe for your body — and if you’re unsure, it’s worth checking in with a professional.)

My Favorite Meal This Week: High-Protein Chicken Soup

Okay listen… this chicken soup was a MVP.

Macros for one serving:

  • 305 calories

  • 6g fat

  • 15g carbs

  • 46g protein (YES, forty-six!)

Here’s what I put in it:

  • 6 oz chicken breast (per serving)

  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • ½ cup riced cauliflower medley (mine had cauliflower + carrots + peas)

  • ¼ cup northern beans (little protein boost)

  • A bit of celery + onion for flavor

The “Oops” Part: Sodium

Even with low-sodium broth, the soup came out to about 1,380 mg sodium, which is… a lot.

Next time, I’m gonna try half broth + half water. It might be a little less flavorful, but I’d rather adjust it and keep it more heart-friendly.

Movement & Exercise: I Stayed Consistent

This week I hit my 10,000 steps (or more) every single day.

One thing I started doing at work: every time I got up to go to the bathroom, I’d add extra movement — like:

  • taking an extra lap around the office, or

  • going down a floor and back up the stairs

Small changes, but they add up fast.

Workouts

I also got in 4 gym workouts this week:

  • 30 minutes walk/jog

  • 30 minutes light weights

  • Higher reps, lighter weight (keeping it doable and consistent)

Sleep & Recovery: This Was the Biggest Improvement

Last week I talked about how I wasn’t sleeping enough and I felt like a zombie.

This week? Way better.

I hit my 6-hour minimum sleep goal all but one day, and three nights I was super close to 7 hours (like 6 hours and 50 minutes).

And I felt it:

  • more energy during the day

  • better workouts

  • just… less dragging myself through everything

I’ve been working on a nighttime routine — less scrolling, winding down, and I’ve been making a cup of tea as my little signal to my brain like, “Okay bestie, we’re shutting it down now.”

Goals for Next Week (Keeping It Simple)

I’m not adding new goals yet.

Right now, I just want to lock in what I’m already doing:

  • stay in that calorie “sweet spot”

  • keep protein high

  • keep my steps up

  • keep workouts consistent

  • keep improving sleep

Consistency is hard. I’d rather build something I can keep doing than add a bunch of stuff and burn out.

Final Thoughts: 0.2 lbs Still Counts

Am I thrilled it wasn’t a bigger drop? Sure, I’d love that.

But I’m proud — because I’m showing up, I’m learning, and the progress is still moving forward.

And if you’ve been watching my weekly weigh-ins: you already know I go deeper into the details each week (and I’ve got two earlier weigh-in videos on my channel where I also break down my Fitbit stats like I always do).

Week 4 coming soon… 👀
Will I lose weight four weeks in a row?

You’ll have to wait and see. 😄


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