Week 14 - Weight Watchers

Well my first weight watchers session is now over, however the representative is coming in over the Christmas Holidays to still do weigh-ins for those of us who can make it.

This week my weigh-in was: -2.6 lbs.
That's giving me a total of -25.6 lbs!

I can't believe I lost -2.6 lbs over the Christmas week!
I knew I was watching what I was eating.
I didn't over do things - and still enjoyed food, alots of it!

I had "Tortière" (Meat Pie); Ham; Turkey; potatoes; gravy; sweet potatoes; salads; cheese (lots of it); dips; apple pie; ... and was still able to keep my new lifestyle portions under control!
Yay for me!

I am feeling it and seeing it - the difference is wonderful. I feel better and more comfortable.
I'm not saying that I wasn't happy with the way I was - cause I've always accepted myself the way I am - I am what I am because I choose to be this way. That's my life choice.

However I had gain quite a few pounds these last few years and could feel them.
My energy levels were somewhat minor and my clothes were also telling me the same.
I love food and love life.... so now I'm just choosing the right foods for life.
I want to be healthy and stay healthy - that's my choice, cause it's my life.

My family is adapting well to some of the changes - no one is really complaining about some of the changes in purchases (foods). And since I love food - if there's something that's healthier however doesn't taste better doesn't mean that I will continue to make everyone eat it. I do know that some there are some "higher calorie" choices out there that are successful in sales just cause they do taste better and ... for some of these items I will continue purchasing them, however realizing that this simply means I will have to consume them in moderation.

I love my family and want to be part of their lives for as long as I can. I believe that making this lifestyle change this early in my life is for the best. I have chosen health - its not always easy and I know that this will be a continueous inner-battle with myself, but knowing that the outcome is my life - this is a battle I am willing to keep fighting for.

Happy Holidays.

Week 13 - Weight Watchers

Well I've lost another 2.4 lbs this week.
Giving me a total weight loss of -23 lbs!

I've registered for the January 2008 session which begins in 2 weeks.
So my Christmas holiday goal is to at least maintain where I'm at during these two weeks -
giving myself a +2 or -2 pounds play range.

I've noticed that I have to work on my weekend habits.
I don't drink enough water and don't eat regularly - so during the Christmas holidays I will be treating each day as I would a week day or weekend day. Have to drink that water and eat my snacks!!

I'm starting to feel pretty good about myself. I always have, just now starting to notice the weight-loss and I'm fitting in a pair of pants I haven't worn in about 4 years!!
Slowly but surely I'm getting there...!

I've always been one to take little steps. I might be a little annal at times when it comes to doing things right, but in being this way - I know I get things done right. (Not saying that other people don't do things right, just saying that I'm doing what's right for me.)

Everyone has opinions and everyone has their different lifestyles and that's ok. I believe that it's ok to be different since this allows the world to be a better place. Imagine if everyone was the same - how dull and boring would that be!! I'm glad I am how I am and I'm glad to have wonderful people who surround me. I choose my friends and who I wish to keep as friends by choice. I'm at a point in my life where I believe that surrounding myself (and family) with positivity and lots of love enables us to live better. I am a true believer of communication and this affects my lifestyle.

Sometimes people choose food as a distraction to life. Examples include, hosting gathering - having people get together however keeping them busy by having them eat stuff all day. It's ok to have food available (I don't object that), but where's the social and networking part of the gathering? There's someone in the kitchen all day not getting a chance to really visit. Then there's the pickers where they just hover around the food their entire visit. Then there's the watchers, who watch the pickers and watch the kitchen person run around like a chicken. Of course there are others and everyone seems to be having fun - but really what is the fun. We just all need to slow down and take life's moments.

If everyone has stuff ready to bring over so that no one is in the kitchen all day - then that's a step forward. Then there's the social part of the gathering. Let's all take a moment to acknowledge everyone's presence and thank everyone for being there. Making everyone feel included allows them to drop their guards, and sometimes that's all that's needed to provide comfort. ...I'm just babbling on, you can probably tell I'm a little stressed-out over these Christmas holidays coming up!

It's all good - Christmas is good. I enjoy seeing everyone and love being able to be with Family and Friends during this time.

Thank goodness for our Weight Watchers representative -she is great.
She will be coming in on her own for the next two weeks to keep weighing us (those of us still participating) - so that is wonderful. So until next week - Merry Christmas!!

And remember that food doesn't make you feel better, love does.
Surround yourself with loved ones this Christmas season and not with food.
...Even if its your dog, cat, bird, whatever - be able to love someone/thing that can love you back. (As long as it doesn't bite you back! LOL)

Happy Holidays!

Week 12 - Weight Watchers

Well I did it!! I reached my 10% goal.
I've lost over 10% of my original start-off weight.

My weigh-in this week was: - 2.4 lbs
Giving me a total of : -20.6 lbs weight loss!

I was nervous - not going to deny that.
I had had a Pre-Christmas supper on the Sunday and had a delicious piece of Homemade Meat pie (Tortiere). That one got me worried.

This week so far hasn't been too bad except for this past weekend.
I'm finding it hard to keep myself on schedule during the weekends.
Running around, going to Hockey games, Christmas shopping....
...I've noticed that I don't drink enough water and I don't eat (or have healthy snacks) at regular times so by supper time I'm always too hungry and that's when I start picking.

I'm going to have to work on this issue - because no one is going to do this for me.
but that's my update for this week - again I've been super busy just getting ready for the holidays!

Happy Holidays!

Week 11 - Weight Watchers

Week 10: - 0.6
Week 11: - 0.8
Total Weight Loss: - 18.2

I have 1.6 lbs left to loose in order to reach the 10% target goal.
I told the group this week that I would get it next week - eek!!

Today is Friday - last weekend was a busy weekend full of "eating" & "alcohol drinking" activities.

Last Friday - I was at a bowling Fundraiser for my nephew.
I didn't drink - I was the DD for the evening, so that wasn't too bad.

Then on Saturday .... well I ran around all day.
I didn't drink my requried water intake.
I didn't eat at appropriate intervals - given that I had a late breakfast and no lunch.
I grabbed a quick bite, late afternoon and then headed-off to our (you guessed it) Christmas Staff party... ouch!
By this point, I was already too hungry and jumped into the wine.
So needless to say - my point value for the evening brought me over 20 points!!
(That's the first time I've used that many of the extra 35 pts allocation for a week).

I had done better on Thanksgiving!!!

Anyways - new week, new menu.
Last night, I had a quick fall back.
Yes - I ate knowing what I know now - without hesitation.
I didn't over do it to the point of no return - but felt like crap afterwards.
It's true that after you let go of some of those "junk" foods - when you go back, they don't make you feel better - lesson learned, again.

... I'll stick to my popcorn.

Now I've promised myself and the group a goal of 1.6 lbs.
...I have to reach it!

6 more days to go before Thursday's weigh-in.