The day I started Weight Watchers the meeting leader talked about setting a small goal - and then steps to reach that goal. Well, I am a larger person, so small goals seemed pointless to me... I liked losing 5lbs, then 10lbs, but I wanted big numbers... My small goal was losing 20lbs in 6 weeks.
Last night I went and weighed in and was nervous all day, did I do it? I was pretty sure I was going to be about 1/2 lb short, so I'll be honest, I only ate 5 points before I weighed in at 5:30 last night... but it was worth it - I lost 4lbs - that put me at 21.2lbs in 6 weeks. I did it!
Friday, March 27, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Week 5 -
Well after 5 full weeks I had another great weigh in, and I honestly was not expecting it. The last couple of days I just haven't felt it - I stayed at my mom and sisters house yesterday, and Nicole is a baker, and let's say her chocolate chip cookies were awesome. I limited myself - but lets just say it's good I had to go to the dentist and my mouth hurt so bad afterwards I didn't have anymore.
I lost 3.2 more lbs, so my total is 17.2 - my goal is 3lbs this week so I can be at 20lbs in 6 weeks, wouldn't that be awesome?
AND THE BEST PART ABOUT THIS WEEK - I FIT IN A PAIR OF JEANS I HAVE NOT BEEN IN SINCE BEFORE I WAS PREGNANT WITH MAX, THAT IS OVER A YEAR AND A HALF! IT WAS THE BEST FEELING!
I lost 3.2 more lbs, so my total is 17.2 - my goal is 3lbs this week so I can be at 20lbs in 6 weeks, wouldn't that be awesome?
AND THE BEST PART ABOUT THIS WEEK - I FIT IN A PAIR OF JEANS I HAVE NOT BEEN IN SINCE BEFORE I WAS PREGNANT WITH MAX, THAT IS OVER A YEAR AND A HALF! IT WAS THE BEST FEELING!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Challenges
One of my favorite things about living close to family is being able to celebrate with loved ones - One of the biggest challenges for dieting is celebrating with loved ones....
This weekend we had a birthday party for Mike's mom - the menu - pizza, bread sticks, 3 types of gourmet cakes and 2 kinds of ice cream.
Well, I didn't want to be rude and not eat at all - but I did ask my sister-in-laws if they would pick up a bag of salad when they went to get drinks and ice cream... We ordered one of the pizza's thin crust and I'm sure it was still 6 points a slice - but it was so good - I had to have two. And I only tried one of the cakes, and only had one piece, and no ice cream... So - all in all, I'm sure I used some flex points - but I didn't do too bad....
Sunday we went up to my mom's and I asked her to be nice to me.... She made baked potato's, chicken, green salad and my sister brought sugar free jello - It was so good! You really can eat good meals with low points, it just takes effort...
Well all in all, I'm down a few ounces from the weekend, which is way better than being up! Hopefully the next few days are easier and Thursday's weigh in will be great!
This weekend we had a birthday party for Mike's mom - the menu - pizza, bread sticks, 3 types of gourmet cakes and 2 kinds of ice cream.
Well, I didn't want to be rude and not eat at all - but I did ask my sister-in-laws if they would pick up a bag of salad when they went to get drinks and ice cream... We ordered one of the pizza's thin crust and I'm sure it was still 6 points a slice - but it was so good - I had to have two. And I only tried one of the cakes, and only had one piece, and no ice cream... So - all in all, I'm sure I used some flex points - but I didn't do too bad....
Sunday we went up to my mom's and I asked her to be nice to me.... She made baked potato's, chicken, green salad and my sister brought sugar free jello - It was so good! You really can eat good meals with low points, it just takes effort...
Well all in all, I'm down a few ounces from the weekend, which is way better than being up! Hopefully the next few days are easier and Thursday's weigh in will be great!
Friday, March 13, 2009
14!
Good news at the scale last night - I lost another 3.4 lbs - bringing my total to 14lbs.... I am so excited! No real change in clothes yet, maybe my belt is a little looser, but no real changes just yet...
So - I am honestly trying to follow the Weight Watchers good health guidelines - I am eating apples, oranges, salads, and carrots everyday - and I'm liking it... But...
In last nights meeting the group was talking about not denying yourself things you really enjoy, for example one girl said she eats 3 mini milky ways everyday (3 points) and that way she doesn't go crazy and buy a king size at the check out stand....
Another person said she allows her self 1 small cup of ice cream every night just to curb her cravings... This went on and on..
Tragically I was born without the power to curb cravings and self control... This is why I'm there in the first place... I just don't get the shut it off and stop eating it- if it's there, I'm going to eat it... Example - I LOVE potato chips - and if I were to have just one of the salty, savory chips - I would eat the whole bag. I know me... so how does a person find that balance? Can I purchase a shut off valve?
So - I have been so so so good for the past three weeks, and for now my plan is to continue to be so so so good, with a hint of food denial.
So - I am honestly trying to follow the Weight Watchers good health guidelines - I am eating apples, oranges, salads, and carrots everyday - and I'm liking it... But...
In last nights meeting the group was talking about not denying yourself things you really enjoy, for example one girl said she eats 3 mini milky ways everyday (3 points) and that way she doesn't go crazy and buy a king size at the check out stand....
Another person said she allows her self 1 small cup of ice cream every night just to curb her cravings... This went on and on..
Tragically I was born without the power to curb cravings and self control... This is why I'm there in the first place... I just don't get the shut it off and stop eating it- if it's there, I'm going to eat it... Example - I LOVE potato chips - and if I were to have just one of the salty, savory chips - I would eat the whole bag. I know me... so how does a person find that balance? Can I purchase a shut off valve?
So - I have been so so so good for the past three weeks, and for now my plan is to continue to be so so so good, with a hint of food denial.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Week 2
Week 2 at Weight Watchers I lost 3.4 so that makes 10 total! 10lbs in 2 weeks? I really should have started sooner! I stopped drinking soda all together - haven't had a drop in nearly 3 weeks - I've done this before and had similar results - but I just love COKE so much! But if I'm going to lose the rest of this "baggage" I've got to stay strong!!!
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