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.