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!

Week 16 - Weight Watchers

Well yesterday was the start of my second session.



My weigh-in from 2 weeks ago had me down -1.2 lbs.
So my new weigh-loss total is -26.8 lbs.

I've noticed that my Thursday afternoon sessions do make a difference.
Not having a weigh-in last week showed me that I tend to slack-off a little more since "no one will know but me" attitude takes effect.

So I paid for my second session because for me - I need this support.
I couldn't quite understand why people needed to have someone else weigh them in order for them to quick off the weight. I just wasn't getting it - but now having chosen this new lifestyle, I get it. In reality, we are all human and we need to be held accountable for what we do - and if that means that we need someone to watch our weight, what a genius ideal!

Weight Watchers is a genius - probably an easy money making ideal at the time - that just turned out to work wonderfully. Thank goodness they didn't just take the money and run cause this program really works!

Ok - I have to go now, but until next time, be happy and live healthy!

Week 15 - Weight Watchers

Well "Happy 2008" to all!

No weigh-ins this week - ekk?!
No enough people confirmed for our representative to make it in.
Wow - I'm feeling a little weird about that ~ not being able to know how I'm doing for a whole other week...

I'm unsure as to how I did this past week since I consumed a lot of wine New Year's Eve.
Fruit wine to top it off! Plus its the first time since I started Weight Watchers that I consumed so much. I used up all of my 35 extra points plus another 3!! I consumed more this week then I did even over Thanksgiving and Christmas!!

Most people I believe probably enjoyed the Christmas holidays and started relaxing then. I didn't start relaxing till after... It was probably not till New Year's Eve ~ Day that I really started slowing things down for myself. It was indeed a hectic time for the family: visiting; trying to make sure to touch bases with everyone; keeping the family in check; keeping up with the house (ensuring food is made; cleaning; making sure the dog is still alive; etc... LOL).

I noticed that my eating choices aren't very good late in the evenings and when I'm under pressure/stress. I had to work late on Wednesday (Jan 2/08) and when I was coming home I was already stressing about what I wanted to eat. When I got home, my selection wasn't the greatest and (you know what) at that point I didn't really care. Then on Thursday (Jan 3/08) I was supposed to leave work early (didn't happen) so because I was upset and stressed since I was trying to get stuff done so that I could leave - my water intake wasn't consistent (like I drank nothing at work) and if I hadn't only brought healthy food selections, I would have chosen the "junk" first.

So what does this mean for me - it's showing me that "Yes" lifestyle does have an impact on my health. Not only do I have to eat better, I also have to live a better lifestyle. Avoiding stress and upsets will indeed help me stay focused ~ easier said then done, I know! But I have to start somewhere.

So my next "little step" will be to happy. I have to stay focused. I can't always be so worried about what's surrounding me; how I can make everything (or everyone) better. I have to invest in myself - no one else will.

Like I heard in a presentation once: Treat yourself like you would treat your car.
If you know you need "gas" then stop and get some.
If you know you need an "oil change" then get one.
... You can't keep expecting your "car" to take you everywhere if you don't take care of it.

Ok, so that's my blog of the week.