So here it is June 30th and another weigh in is behind me. Much to my surprise, I lost another pound giving me a grand total now of 7 pounds in three weeks. Not to bad, not a drop in clothes sizes yet, but none the less a drop in overall body fat.
This, once again has been a rough week. I found myself just looking for anything that might sound good to eat. Was I hungry? No. Was I bored? Most likely. I might even have been stressed a little. Who knows? But it really does matter.
The big picture of losing weight is not actually calling it a "diet", or a "hunger strike." But, it is a lifestyle change. The only way I know how to make a lifestyle change is to really look at myself. I have to ask myself some tough question too. You know the ones, "do I really need that?" "Should I really keep that for a rainy day?" "why do I want to eat now?" There are many others I'm sure.
The best way to find out the answer to many of those questions is to actually start journaling. Yes, I said journaling. With Weight Watchers, you do keep track of the food you eat and the points they contain. But you really should be adding the time of day. Why? you may ask.
Well, in my opinion, I believe you can change your lifestyle by seeing what is happening through out your day that makes you want things, or do things. List the big picture from the time you wake up, until the time you go to bed. I'm thinking with this in mind, you can predict a little easier why you may want to eat all the time and where you can actually fit in exercise. You might even find your eating at 7, 12, and 5 and why because that's the normal meal time right? But it doesn't have to be. Once you have the clear picture, take the challenge and change what you can.
Lifestyle changes come in many different forms. From clothing to food habits, to even the houses we live in. So pull out your computers, your notebook or whatever you have to start journaling your time, listen to your body, make your changes.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Another weigh in
Well, it's been awhile since I blogged, but you know how life gets in the way. Besides I'm not really sure if anyone is reading this or not. Or do I mean following this?
Any way I had another weigh in back on June 22 nd. I was hoping for even a small loss. After all it was a bad week for food and me. I ended up eating out three times that week, and I didn't count very well. In fact on father's day, I ate a whole plate of ravioli from Olive Garden. Of course I ordered the mushroom ravioli, but between pasta and the white cream sauce, Oh need I say more. Plus of course I had a few appetizers, and a water melon martini. All very good, but totally lost my points.
A few days later I found myself at Cracker Barrel and couldn't resist the "chicken and dumplings". Billed as homemade, who could pass that up? Again not good for counting the points. Yes there was another stop in there, but I cannot recall where or what I ate, so it must have been fast food.
But to my surprise I still lost 1 pound. OK, so I didn't lose the 5 pounds I lost the first week, but heck 1 is still better than nothing right. I still lost even with eating out. How did that happen?
I can only surmise, that even with eating out and miss calculating points, I still had portion control the other days. That's really what losing weight is all about, portion control. I even go so far as weighing out 3 oz of meat at home. Not to mention, I measure everything else imaginable.
What I have found and learned in doing all of this, is that when the package says 3/4 cup or 2 Tbs. think it through. We don't really need anymore than the suggested amount. So why do we insist on eating twice or more of the serving? I'm not really sure I know the answer to that.
In this country we want for nothing. As long as you are working hard, and paying taxes we find it's the simple things in life that's all we need. Come on, do we really need that fast food run, or could we stop and maybe even pre-pack our own food? Why do we make ourselves so busy, what's it all for. All were going to do is rush to die right?
So with that in my mind, my new motto is "pre-plan, and slow down". What doesn't get done today, will still be there tomorrow. Pre plan the meal and how to handle eating out, and taking the time to enjoy myself and my food. Makes for an all new happier me.
So here's to one more pound down, and about and another 34 more to go. But I will make it! Slow and steady wins the race. "PRE-PLAN AND SLOW DOWN".
Any way I had another weigh in back on June 22 nd. I was hoping for even a small loss. After all it was a bad week for food and me. I ended up eating out three times that week, and I didn't count very well. In fact on father's day, I ate a whole plate of ravioli from Olive Garden. Of course I ordered the mushroom ravioli, but between pasta and the white cream sauce, Oh need I say more. Plus of course I had a few appetizers, and a water melon martini. All very good, but totally lost my points.
A few days later I found myself at Cracker Barrel and couldn't resist the "chicken and dumplings". Billed as homemade, who could pass that up? Again not good for counting the points. Yes there was another stop in there, but I cannot recall where or what I ate, so it must have been fast food.
But to my surprise I still lost 1 pound. OK, so I didn't lose the 5 pounds I lost the first week, but heck 1 is still better than nothing right. I still lost even with eating out. How did that happen?
I can only surmise, that even with eating out and miss calculating points, I still had portion control the other days. That's really what losing weight is all about, portion control. I even go so far as weighing out 3 oz of meat at home. Not to mention, I measure everything else imaginable.
What I have found and learned in doing all of this, is that when the package says 3/4 cup or 2 Tbs. think it through. We don't really need anymore than the suggested amount. So why do we insist on eating twice or more of the serving? I'm not really sure I know the answer to that.
In this country we want for nothing. As long as you are working hard, and paying taxes we find it's the simple things in life that's all we need. Come on, do we really need that fast food run, or could we stop and maybe even pre-pack our own food? Why do we make ourselves so busy, what's it all for. All were going to do is rush to die right?
So with that in my mind, my new motto is "pre-plan, and slow down". What doesn't get done today, will still be there tomorrow. Pre plan the meal and how to handle eating out, and taking the time to enjoy myself and my food. Makes for an all new happier me.
So here's to one more pound down, and about and another 34 more to go. But I will make it! Slow and steady wins the race. "PRE-PLAN AND SLOW DOWN".
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
2nd Weigh In
I can hardly believe I have made it one week in the Weight Watchers program. It wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be. I still eat many of the foods I like, just in moderation. Plus, I actually ask myself if I want to spend the points or not.
I also think I like being held accountable weekly to weigh in with someone. At first I thought it was crazy, and in some ways I think it still is. But it's working, how can you argue with that? There is a person in our group who has met their goal weight and is now on maintenance, everyone was so excited for her. This was good to see tonight. To see that this program really does work.
So your probably wondering, how did my weigh in go? Well even though I had a big mac and 1/2 fries, a hamburger, 3 cans a coke and a fountain coke......I still lost, 5.2 lbs. It's a miracle, but it shows, if you fall off, get back on and it will be OK. You just cannot give up.
But, let's think about this. I haven't done one thing to get up off the couch really. Imagine how much more I could lose, if I would just start exercising. Why is it so easy to do nothing, but so hard to do what is right? Even when we know it's the right thing to do, yet we don't.
So the next goal is to keep working at the points and trying to move as well. A little exercise can go a very long way.
I also think I like being held accountable weekly to weigh in with someone. At first I thought it was crazy, and in some ways I think it still is. But it's working, how can you argue with that? There is a person in our group who has met their goal weight and is now on maintenance, everyone was so excited for her. This was good to see tonight. To see that this program really does work.
So your probably wondering, how did my weigh in go? Well even though I had a big mac and 1/2 fries, a hamburger, 3 cans a coke and a fountain coke......I still lost, 5.2 lbs. It's a miracle, but it shows, if you fall off, get back on and it will be OK. You just cannot give up.
But, let's think about this. I haven't done one thing to get up off the couch really. Imagine how much more I could lose, if I would just start exercising. Why is it so easy to do nothing, but so hard to do what is right? Even when we know it's the right thing to do, yet we don't.
So the next goal is to keep working at the points and trying to move as well. A little exercise can go a very long way.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Day 5 with the battle of the bulge
OK, day 5. So today is not a good day. I got up late and had to go to an appointment. So what happened? I skipped breakfast. This was not good. By the time my appointment was over it was close to noon, and now I was starving.
So what happened, well I'm sure you can guess. Yes, there was a Sonic so I had to stop. Really!?
I tried to be good, really. I got a value meal a chicken wrap with dreaded fries and a pop. Took make matters worse, I also got myself some fried cheese sticks. It was so good!, but now what?
If I look at my points, I just blew them all in this one meal. Dinner is going to be difficult. I can make a spinach salad, with strawberries and kiwi, but will that hold me all night? I'm not really sure. I'm actually kind of mad at myself for not eating right. All that hard work just got washed down the drain in one day.
OK, so now I guess there are consequences for my choices. I always have to learn the hard way, it can never be easy. I think I'm a stress eater and a boredom eater. So now I have to try and keep busy so I'm not eating again.
On the positive flip side...I am drinking a lot of water and I am down from 4 cans of pop to one a day. If I have a pop at a fast food joint, I do not have another at home. So I guess even though this is a struggle and it isn't easy, it will work out. I just need confidence, strength and support.
So if I'm lucky enough for anyone to read this, maybe I will have the support I need.
So what happened, well I'm sure you can guess. Yes, there was a Sonic so I had to stop. Really!?
I tried to be good, really. I got a value meal a chicken wrap with dreaded fries and a pop. Took make matters worse, I also got myself some fried cheese sticks. It was so good!, but now what?
If I look at my points, I just blew them all in this one meal. Dinner is going to be difficult. I can make a spinach salad, with strawberries and kiwi, but will that hold me all night? I'm not really sure. I'm actually kind of mad at myself for not eating right. All that hard work just got washed down the drain in one day.
OK, so now I guess there are consequences for my choices. I always have to learn the hard way, it can never be easy. I think I'm a stress eater and a boredom eater. So now I have to try and keep busy so I'm not eating again.
On the positive flip side...I am drinking a lot of water and I am down from 4 cans of pop to one a day. If I have a pop at a fast food joint, I do not have another at home. So I guess even though this is a struggle and it isn't easy, it will work out. I just need confidence, strength and support.
So if I'm lucky enough for anyone to read this, maybe I will have the support I need.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Starting at Day 4 of Weight Watchers
I know as silly as it sounds, I'm blogging about losing weight. Well who doesn't want to lose weight or maintain their current weight. All kinds of research suggests the being overweight is just not good for you. So in order to keep myself accountable, I'm going to blog about it.
I started Weight Watchers on June 8, 2011. My husband thinks it's going to be another costly gimmick. He said for the money were paying "it better work". Well I second that. After stepping on the scale and realizing I need to loose 40 lbs. to be at the top of my healthy weight, I figure I'm in for a hard, long wait.
I pay a big fee up front, but get access to web tools, and mobile apps. I even get to go to weekly meetings and weigh in. But the cost doesn't include, the calculator to help count your points, and the scale to weigh things. It also doesn't come with a personal trainer or chef.
But what I am finding it does, is teach me portion control. Unlike some of the other companies out there, I'm learning to cook all the same foods, just a little healthier and eating a little less. Those other companies just leave you dependant on them so it's more difficult to succeed on your own.
I weighed myself today on June 12, 2011. I was surprised by the fact I may have actually lost a few pounds. My scale said 6 lbs., now that's with no clothing and before eating. After my shower and adding clothing it still read 5 lbs gone. No I haven't checked out my weight after eating, but I'm guessing it still has to be OK. maybe not 5 or 6 lbs, but maybe 2 or 3. I plan to weigh myself tonight and find out.
I also heard you loose a lot of water weight first. That could explain why I don't feel bloated and yet my clothes still fit the same.
So here I go, on a new journey to try and loose weight. Weight in my family has always been a problem, so I got a lot going against me. But at the same time, I have a great support group and and the willing to succeed. Plus I have to weigh in weekly, so I really don't want to embarrass myself and see that I have gained any weight.
I started Weight Watchers on June 8, 2011. My husband thinks it's going to be another costly gimmick. He said for the money were paying "it better work". Well I second that. After stepping on the scale and realizing I need to loose 40 lbs. to be at the top of my healthy weight, I figure I'm in for a hard, long wait.
I pay a big fee up front, but get access to web tools, and mobile apps. I even get to go to weekly meetings and weigh in. But the cost doesn't include, the calculator to help count your points, and the scale to weigh things. It also doesn't come with a personal trainer or chef.
But what I am finding it does, is teach me portion control. Unlike some of the other companies out there, I'm learning to cook all the same foods, just a little healthier and eating a little less. Those other companies just leave you dependant on them so it's more difficult to succeed on your own.
I weighed myself today on June 12, 2011. I was surprised by the fact I may have actually lost a few pounds. My scale said 6 lbs., now that's with no clothing and before eating. After my shower and adding clothing it still read 5 lbs gone. No I haven't checked out my weight after eating, but I'm guessing it still has to be OK. maybe not 5 or 6 lbs, but maybe 2 or 3. I plan to weigh myself tonight and find out.
I also heard you loose a lot of water weight first. That could explain why I don't feel bloated and yet my clothes still fit the same.
So here I go, on a new journey to try and loose weight. Weight in my family has always been a problem, so I got a lot going against me. But at the same time, I have a great support group and and the willing to succeed. Plus I have to weigh in weekly, so I really don't want to embarrass myself and see that I have gained any weight.
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