Week 17 - Weight Watchers

So far so good. I hope that I'm adapting to this new lifestyle and hoping that I can stick to my guns.

My weigh-in this week was: -2.2 lbs.
So my new weigh-loss total is -29 lbs.

Getting there.
I feel it.
I see it.
I hear about it.
I talk about it.
I am living it.

A lady approached me on Tuesday and commented on how great she thought I looked.
She asked what I was doing - so I shared with her that I was on Weight Watchers.
Her return comment was something along the lines of "Oh, I've done that plenty of times. I loose it and it just keeps coming back. I guess it just doesn't work for me?"
I mentioned to her that maybe she's at a different stage in her life, where she isn't ready for the commitment? She told me that she's a lifetime member - so I asked her if she still goes to meetings and she said no.

I know that I'll probably always need to go to meetings. I need to be held accountable for what I am doing otherwise, one slip-off will become two slip-off and then before I know it I'll just give up because I caught myself "sliding" and that's easier and more fun. ( wink wink)

Of course this isn't easy - Of course this takes time - Of course there's a chance I'll stop and gain it all back ... but do I want to live off of "what ifs" and negativities? No - I'll take my chances and keep learning - because I am learning, lots.

My family has been great! My spouse and children have been so supportive - I just can't thank them enough! I have them try out new menu items, foods, cooking techniques, and over and over again they hear me talking about calories, fat, fiber, points, etc... Gotta love them!!
But they've assured me that its ok as long as the stuff isn't disgusting or tasteless. So far so good.
We've been trying out new things and so far they like what I end-up proposing and actually like eating it too. Awesome family!! Its so good to know that I'm not alone and that I don't have to make exceptions in cooking for myself.

Well we have a big weekend ahead of ourselves our two boys are in a hockey tournament this weekend. So should prove to be interesting - I'll have to ensure to pace myself in choices and accessibilities (ex. snacks; water; proper meals; etc.).

So until next time - live healthy!