A Little of This, Some of That

Second day on program. I managed to stay within my daily points without using my weekly bonus points but it was not without the help of those wonderful free points! First change today, cut my coffee to only three cups. That is half of what I typically drink. I cut back the amount of cream I used too so for breakfast I only used 4 points today!!! It's Friday so fish for supper so that means NO points for dinner!! SO, I am going to have a small serving of ice cream since I will have more then enough points today-and with the heat it will be a very welcome treat. I'm planning already for tomorrow as I know I will be eating out at Chili's for lunch. Had a look at the menu to preplan my points. Decided that I will have the chicken fajitas. Depending on what I decide for the rest of the day, I may or may not eat the tortilla. I think the key to success is in fact, planning- for me that means approaching it like work. Yes I know it's early days, but so far it seems...

First official day on the Weight Watchers program. And almost unprepared! At the meeting last night I purchased a few items since I knew that I didn't really have anything for breakfast or lunch (you do not need to ever buy food from WW. It is just a convenience if  you desire, unlike other programs.) So, I had my protein chocolate bar for breakfast.  2 points. check. Next I entered my coffee for the day.  I am a HUGE coffee drinker. No big deal right? Wrong.  I use a bit of sugar and cream in each and everyone one of my 8 oz. cups. NOW I'm up to 7 points just in my coffee!! Clearly I will need to re-think using half and half and sugar.  Stopping coffee is simply not an option for me. I know that we are having beef ribs for supper tonight, so I already put those points in. Leaves me with only 7 points for the rest of the day. Looking at that free list! This shows me why I really need to consider this as 'work'.  I have now planned my meals for the n...

As I said earlier this week, I've decided to go to work on my new lifestyle changes. My first WW meeting is tonight and I WILL start to implement changes to my life on Thursday morning Since my decision on Monday to engage in this experiment, I've worked to clean out my cupboards of things that would be 'bad' for me to have around. Things like the extra chicken tenders from the local deli. Pecan Ice Cream......Chips and dip. (And it was wonderful!  Hey, I wasn't about to throw out good food just because. Besides, I want to weigh in at my heaviest so I can have a victory of weight loss in the first week!  (Yes I know it sounds silly but I'm sure I'm not the only one that did this. Right?) I went to my meeting this evening. This group of women ROCK!  (disclaimer here, Weight Watchers is for both genders but more often then not is women who attend.) I have never been in such a supportive atmosphere before. While all sorts of women at all different stages ...

Most of you know that I struggle with my weight as so many people do.  I've tried numerous 'gimmicks' and ideas and none seem to work. Too restrictive to keep to it, too difficult to follow or any number of many other excuses. I've done a lot of research- as I'm sure you have- and it comes down to the same things.  One, there is no "magic pill" that you can take and melt off the weight. Two, long term meaningful and safe weight loss means a lifestyle change. Three, changes can only be brought about by changing your mind set. And four, it is a full time job-at least in the beginning- to accomplish those goals. For me, I came to item number three first. I've approach the mark of being upwards of a hundred pounds overweight. While I carry it 'well', I'm still way too heavy. This brings me to number two on my list. Time for a lifestyle change. This doesn't mean I will stop enjoying the things I want, but I will learn to limit ...