Kinda Bummed!!

I knew today's weigh in wasn't going to be as great as weeks past. Partly due to my back being out of whack this last week and literally I wasn't able to do anything. So my activity was almost nothing. Unless you can count sitting on the couch reading activity, which I don't think you can. I also had a stress full weekend on top of not being able to do anything. So at this weeks weigh in I only lost 1 pound. Which puts my total at 8.8 in 3 weeks. Still isn't bad but I so wanted to pass that 10 pound mark. I'm trying not to be to hard on myself. I have to remind myself that I didn't get like this over night so I'm not going to lose it overnight.
At today's meeting we talked about "Tricks of the Trade" ideas and suggestions from those who have gone before us and from us that were there on how to make it through this. As a group we came up with some good ones and then they suggested some more. The one that I took away from it was this is a lifestyle change not a quick fix. There can be no more "breaks" I can't decide today that I'm going to take a break for a few weeks and then get back on track. It won't happen. If I was physically sick and needed to take medication on a daily basis would I take a break from my meds? NO. So why should I treat my weight loss any differently? I am where I am because I took a break and obviously it didn't work out to well for me.

Stressful Weekend

This weekend was VERY stressful. Usually I would've headed straight for something, anything just to eat. Well I still did that but instead of eating something full of sugar and ooey gooey sweet and tasting oh so good, I had a healthier version of ooey gooey sweet but the key word here is healthier. The strange thing is that I made the right decision and I'm really proud of myself. I even was faced with the family getting milkshakes and I said NO. Even my husband said that he was so proud of my will power. So through this journey I'm learning some interesting things about myself one of which is that I do have more will power and strength then I had ever thought I had. I also thought before that I could never finish anything especially if it had to do with me. I will give and give to everyone else but I don't give a lot to myself, or even expect a lot from myself. But during this journey I've found that if I dig really deep it is there I just had to find it. Everyday I'm finding a little bit more of myself as I'm losing, hopefully a lot of myself :)

I LOST 4.4 !!!

Today was my weekly weigh in. I lost 4.4 which puts my total at 7.8. I am so happy and YES I'm proud of myself. At our meeting we talked about deteour's. They are going to happen, we get deteoured with vacation,family coming to visit etc. But we need to know what it takes for us to back on the right track (road). For me it is knowing that one slip up is OK but that doesn't mean I throw in the towel. In the past I would mess up and take a deteour and not even try to find the tow truck to get me back on the road. So for me this is huge to know that I don't have to be perfect all the time, go figure!!! So anyway when I deteour and eat something I shouldn't then as soon as that happens I need to do what I need to do. Get back on the road!!!

More Faves

These are some suggestions from my online weight watcher buddy.

Here are some other good snacks: Pretzels (points vary depending on what kind), Fiber One Bars (oatmeal & apple streusel and oatmeal and chocolate are the lowest in points - only 2!)For breakfast I have been having waffles (lowfat versions such as Special K) topped with 1/8 cup of low fat syrup and fruit like strawberries or blueberries. Yum yum!! Just a couple more suggestions for what is good!

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there. We celebrated with my wonderful husband by taking him out to Texas Roadhouse his favorite place to eat. I realized that every celebration usually takes place by going out to eat. I didn't want to have to say "sorry sweetie I know you have a right to go out to eat where ever you want but I can't control myself around all that wonderful bread". So I thought about my options I could 1.either go and totally blow it and eat whatever I wanted 2. Go and enjoy myself and make smart decisions dip into my extra points and just be smart. I chose to go with option 2. It worked, I was able to make smart decisions, cut my food in half and limit myself to the bread. I told myself only 2 pieces and I stuck to it. I enjoyed those 2 pieces immensely. I splurged a little more this last weekend that I normally would but I still am proud of myself. My husband had a wonderful Father's Day and that is really what it is all about.

Today was Tougher

Today we had a lazy Saturday that I usually love to have. But today was different,I had the munchies so bad. I tried to make wise choices and did really well. Even with dinner which I made the mistake of baking bread. Which has always been my downfall. I still counted my points for the bread,butter,and honey.This time as opposed to other times I stopped because even though it was amazingly great. I paired it with grilled chicken and a salad which helped. I didn't want to have to pay for it later. Paying for it would be in my weigh in. So even though it was rough I'm proud of myself for showing some restraint.

Movie Night

Last night the family and some friends of ours took our combined 5 boys to see The Incredible Hulk. Not as good as Iron Man but pretty good. Well I planned ahead using my points wisely throughout the day knowing I would want popcorn. Hubby and I split a large popcorn with butter on the top half. Not for sure how to count points for that. How about we say it was alot. But we didn't finish the popcorn or the drink. So I think I did "ok". But it felt good to splurge a little knowing that today I have to get back on track. Today is here and I don't feel like I have in the past "well you've already messed up why not start again on Monday?" I'm starting again today. It is a new day after all!!!

Another New Favorite

Another snack item that I've discovered is 100 calorie pack Lorna Doone Shortbread cookie crisps. They taste just like shortbread cookies. Which I love!!!

My favorites and not so favorites

First I want to give a big shout out to a fellow weight watchers "friend" who has started her own blog http://myjourneywithweightwatchers.blogspot.com/ Hey Heather!!!



I got to thinking today after I had tried my lunch of a Smart Ones, that I needed a way to keep track of what I have tried and what I did and didn't like. Today's lunch I didn't like which is what got be to thinking it would be nice if there was someplace that someone could go and say YES I liked this product. So as I try new things I'm going to post on here whether I liked it or didn't.



Smart Ones Weight Watcher meals, Liked the new fruit inspiration meals. I've tried the Mandarin Orange Chicken and the Pineapple Beef both are very good. The Chicken Alfredo was very tasty. Didn't like the Chicken Enchiladas Monterey. Maybe it was the mood I was in but the chicken was the stringy chicken and don't like that. So to me it didn't taste good.



Lean Cuisine- which is becoming my favorites. I liked the Panini bread sandwiches. Steak,chedder and mushroom Very Good. I've also been told the flat bread sandwiches are very good just haven't had a chance to try them yet.



100 calorie packages- haven't had one that I didn't' like. They all are good. It really tastes like you are getting the actual food it is just packaged in a portion that is perfect.



Hostess 100 calorie snack cakes- actually pretty good. I wasn't expecting to like it but I did. Don't expect a huge amount it is really more just like a bite but it gives you a little taste of a sweet. I tried the carrot cake.



I also liked the QuakerMini Delights- these are mini rice cakes with different flavors. I've tried the chocolate and the caramel drizzle. Just another good snack that gives you a little taste of sweet.



If anybody else has other low calorie suggestions please feel free to post them. I would rather know if something is worth trying.

Weight Loss 4.4!!!!

The first week is over and I lost 4.4 pounds. I know I should be happy and I am I just wish it had been more. But I didn't put it on overnight so I'm not going to take it off overnight. Right? I do wish that there was a magic pill that I could take but until that is invented I'm just going to have to do it the old fashioned way. WORK MY BUTT OFF!!! Literally:)
In our meeting today we talked about indulging ourselves. Is it something that we should do? My first thought was NO because I was thinking along the lines of food. Let's face it I wouldn't be in this situation if I hadn't indulged myself. But we talked more of the indulgences that we should take. Time for ourselves. Doing those things that we like to do. Most of us were women, Moms mostly. Most of us didn't know what we would enjoy doing. So I thought about it today. What ways can I indulge myself. I love pedicures and manicures. So way can't I when I accomplish one of my goals treat myself to one. Then there are things that I can indulge myself in that don't cost anything. Reading, I love to read so why not take 30 minutes a day just to read. Watching my favorite shows, tape them and then watch them without feeling guilty or while doing laundry. It definitely gave me something to think about. It also made me realize that it is time that I do indulge a little in life. ENJOY!!!

Still going!!

It's been a few days since I posted. Things have been incredibly crazy. It is summer and I'm the mom to 2 boys so therefore we are living at the ball field. Tomorrow is my first weigh in. I feel like I've done really well so we will find out tomorrow. My problem has been getting all of my points in. So I'm going to have to work on eating just enough, not too much and definitely not to little. I'll be checking in tomorrow to report the weight lost.

Day 3 And 4

Ok so I didn't get a post done yesterday it was an amazingly crazy day. But I did have a very successful day. Not only did I stick to the program but I made a very wise decision. My husband called before lunch and said he was craving Chinese food. He said he would pick it up on his way home from work. Which normally woul've excited me because I wasn't going to have to fix dinner. But this time I had to tell him that I would have to check and see what I could have. So I planned ahead. Checked out what I could and couldn't eat. I also found out that white rice is better for me than fried rice. go figure anything with fried in the title wouldn't be good for me. I also did something I've never done, I measured out my food. Which for me is a big thing. I usually just guess it. So I gave myself a huge pat on the back. It is after all the little victories that eventually get us to our ultimate goal.
Tonight we have ball games and I've already pre packaged my sunflower seeds so that I won't get carried away and eat the whole bag. The big test is going to be resisting the Dr.Pepper. At the ball field they have this crunchy ice that is so good with Dr. Pepper. I wish I could make myself like Diet Dr. Peppper. But even with that I'm planning ahead, I've made orange ice tea. I should be able to resist.

Day 2

Well I've made it through my first day of doing the point thing. I've realized that I need to go grocery shopping. I have way to much junk food and not enough healthy stuff. So I spent most of today hungry. But I didn't give in to it. So pat myself on the back. I know that I will as time goes by get used to the restricted food. Tomorrow I'm having dental work done so that should help me not eat.

Day 1

Well today I took the first step in my battle of the bulge. For years I have fought my weight, going up and up and down and then up again. After much thought I decided I was ready to make a change. For ME, not any one else. So I started going to weight watchers. I've done this two times before and always quit. Always good reasons (of course) but none the less I quit. This is a program that is easy and I feel I can if I put my mind to it stick to. This won't be easy but then again it has taken me almost 20 years to get to this point. This blog is going to be one of my accountability partners. I've put it out there on the web so I have to keep it up. I'm going to blog my day to day life as I battle the highs and lows of this journey. So if you have stumbled onto this blog welcome and join me as I once and for all conquer my addictions. I'm going to post a before picture. As I go I will update picture and amount loss. I'm not ready to list how much I weigh but when all is lost I'm sure I won't mind sharing.