Fruit being 0 points has been the real turn around for me with the new points plus program. I love that I satisfy my sweet tooth and have a yummy, healthy snack at the same time. (I am munching on grapes as I write this.)
I have set a 90 day journal goal that seems much easier to attain now that I am blogging as well. I love the blogging part and since I am already on to blog, I might as well journal what I have eaten while I am here!
Writing in my journal has been the key to my success the last two weeks. I signed up for the online WW almost 3 months ago and would journal maybe once a week. Not surprising - I didn't lose an ounce. The minute I started consistently journaling - I started to lose weight.
They say it takes at least 3 months for a habit to form. I am planning on doing this for the rest of my life, so I am not setting any other goals except to journal and stay within my points for the week. If I lose a bunch of weight in the process that is great, but it is not my focus.
After the 90 days of journal writing, I will add in the exercise. I want to have a solid hold on my eating habits and journaling before I add another log to the fire.
Have a great day everyone! What's for dinner tonight? Hmmmm something with avocado, I think.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
If you think you can...
I know that I have already posted once today, but I just took my measurements (yikes!) and I wanted to share. I am excited to start tracking in another way my successes. I think sometimes there will be weeks when I don't lose any weight, I may even gain. It will be really nice to see the number of total inches lost on those weeks to keep me grounded. I may gain a pound or two here and there on my journey, but the inches should stay off.
Also, I have a three day week this week and I am going to learn how to snowboard on Thursday. It will be the first really vigorous exercise I have done in quite some time, but I look forward to learning a new sport, spending the day with a good friend, and getting a hot toddy in the lounge when the day is done.
Have a great week everyone.
"If you think you can, or you think you can't; you are right."
Also, I have a three day week this week and I am going to learn how to snowboard on Thursday. It will be the first really vigorous exercise I have done in quite some time, but I look forward to learning a new sport, spending the day with a good friend, and getting a hot toddy in the lounge when the day is done.
Have a great week everyone.
"If you think you can, or you think you can't; you are right."
Support is the best motivator!
Last night, I went out for a drink with a friend. She knows that I am changing my habits and she was there to support me. I said I was only going to have one Guiness (2 points) and that was all I had. She didn't pressure me or try to buy me another. It's nice to be around people who support you and care enough about you to listen and pay heed to your needs.
I just want to say thanks to all of you who are supporting me on this journey. It helps me so much!
I just want to say thanks to all of you who are supporting me on this journey. It helps me so much!
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Weight Watchers Journal 14 - Haircut!!
I got my haircut today. It is amazing to me how much better I feel about myself when I have a cute haircut! I did the whole angled bob thing because I am still trying to grow out my hair. I love it!
Also, I lost 4 pounds this week! So a total of 7 so far. I know that it always comes off in big numbers for me in the beginning of the journey. I think that is why I get discouraged at pound 17 or so. It is at that point that I feel like I should look thinner and that weight should still be coming off quickly - but this is when it usually slows down to .5 or 1 lb a week (which I know is the right way to do it.)I know I am not at 17 yet with this journey...but I will get there and I need to get out of my head when that happens. Maybe I am so scared of not succeeding that I feel like 17 pounds is fine. But then I gain it all back.
Not this time. This is my life, from now on, because I am worth being healthy and feeling good.
Today's weight 185.
Also, I lost 4 pounds this week! So a total of 7 so far. I know that it always comes off in big numbers for me in the beginning of the journey. I think that is why I get discouraged at pound 17 or so. It is at that point that I feel like I should look thinner and that weight should still be coming off quickly - but this is when it usually slows down to .5 or 1 lb a week (which I know is the right way to do it.)I know I am not at 17 yet with this journey...but I will get there and I need to get out of my head when that happens. Maybe I am so scared of not succeeding that I feel like 17 pounds is fine. But then I gain it all back.
Not this time. This is my life, from now on, because I am worth being healthy and feeling good.
Today's weight 185.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Day 13 Weight Watchers Journal
Today was an energizing day, even though it is Friday and I should be exhausted. My kiddos worked so hard today and I am so proud of them.
I think the best part about eating better and getting more sleep is that I have the energy I need for my class. They learned so much this week because I had the energy to plan better, to teach better and to assess and ask questions better.
What more could I ask for? (How about looking hot in skinny jeans?)
Have an awesome weekend everyone - or the two people who read my blog.
Stay positive!
I think the best part about eating better and getting more sleep is that I have the energy I need for my class. They learned so much this week because I had the energy to plan better, to teach better and to assess and ask questions better.
What more could I ask for? (How about looking hot in skinny jeans?)
Have an awesome weekend everyone - or the two people who read my blog.
Stay positive!
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Day 12 Weight Watchers Journal
Today has been a great day. I woke up this morning with a massive headache, but couldn't get a substitute so I came in anyway. It was the best decision. My students gave me so much energy today and I had a great talk with my principal about some really important things. I am so glad I decided to get out of bed and face the day; especially since my headache was gone by the time I got to school.
If I had stayed home, I would have just slept and read all day and probably would have eaten all the food left in my house out of shear boredom.
Tonight I am going out to dinner with a friend and I am going to get a hamburger because I saved the points for it and it is going to be delicious! Salad and water on the side instead of fries please!
The best part of my day: reading the students book club questions and realizing that they totally get writing open-ended questions!!!!
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” - Winston Churchill
If I had stayed home, I would have just slept and read all day and probably would have eaten all the food left in my house out of shear boredom.
Tonight I am going out to dinner with a friend and I am going to get a hamburger because I saved the points for it and it is going to be delicious! Salad and water on the side instead of fries please!
The best part of my day: reading the students book club questions and realizing that they totally get writing open-ended questions!!!!
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” - Winston Churchill
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Weight Watchers Journal Day 11
So last night was our volleyball banquet and we had Jim and Nick's Barbecue cater the event. I had only half a bun, a serving of pulled pork with sauce and I choose the Cole slaw over the mac and cheese. It was delicious and I didn't feel too bad about going 3 points over my daily allowance.
Today I went to Starbucks and ordered a venti awake tea. I got a venti latte instead, but didn't know until I was already at school!!! So from 0 points to 4 point in about 2 seconds. I drank it anyway and now I am still feeling the affects of a. too much caffeine and b. dairy. YUCK.
One of my biggest issues is wasting food. I have such a hard time saying no to food because I don't want it to be wasted.
New strategy: If I get the wrong drink or another fast food place delivers free food I will just think about giving the latte to a co-worker and saving the fast food for others here that do not need to diet (or don't care to). Someone always eats the food!
One time, there was a moldy cake in the lounge that was eaten in about ten minutes. GROSS!!!
I am going for a walk after school today!
Today I went to Starbucks and ordered a venti awake tea. I got a venti latte instead, but didn't know until I was already at school!!! So from 0 points to 4 point in about 2 seconds. I drank it anyway and now I am still feeling the affects of a. too much caffeine and b. dairy. YUCK.
One of my biggest issues is wasting food. I have such a hard time saying no to food because I don't want it to be wasted.
New strategy: If I get the wrong drink or another fast food place delivers free food I will just think about giving the latte to a co-worker and saving the fast food for others here that do not need to diet (or don't care to). Someone always eats the food!
One time, there was a moldy cake in the lounge that was eaten in about ten minutes. GROSS!!!
I am going for a walk after school today!
Monday, January 24, 2011
Weight Watchers Journal Day 9
Today some lovely representative from Chic-fil-a dropped off a huge basket of spicy chicken biscuits (11 points) for all the teachers and staff in the building. Awesome! Thanks guys! I really appreciate the free food...but did it have to be the most delicious and probably the most fattening thing on the menu? Of course I ate it. It was fabulous. Spicy, buttery, chicken-y. Yummy! But it was close to lunch time and I just ate my salad alone instead of eating my lean cuisine pizza. I will save that for tomorrow. I still have 11 points left for the day and as long as I make a good choice for dinner I will have not made a regrettable decision. I really like the points system. It is allowing me to pick and choose what I want to eat, and it gives me the tools to make those choices.
Yay!
It's a good day.
Yay!
It's a good day.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Weight Watchers Journal Day 8
I drank three martini's last night. They were delicious but I should have checked the points before I ordered the third one. They are 6 points each!!!! and of course when you have had 3 martini's onion rings with housemade ketchup sounds like a marvelous idea!!! I used up half of my weekly daily allowance last night!!! Oh well. Now that Volleyball is over I can get back into working out after school. My goal this week is to workout 3 days.
I don't regret the martini's though...Rich and I had fun with some good friends and that is what life is all about. I am just not going to let things like this railroad me...I am right back on track.
Weight for week of Jan 17-Jan 20 189 lbs
I don't regret the martini's though...Rich and I had fun with some good friends and that is what life is all about. I am just not going to let things like this railroad me...I am right back on track.
Weight for week of Jan 17-Jan 20 189 lbs
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Weight Watchers Journal Day 7
I lost 3 pounds this week. I feel good about it, but I have such a long way to go that I am struggling to feel joy in such a huge accomplishment. The things I did right this week were to track everything I ate on the online journal. It REALLY helped me get things straight. I also cut WAY back on sugar...which actually made me less tired and less hungry. So I guess I had a good week. I will keep it up, because I have too. I do not want to end up on the biggest loser!!!! I hope you will keep up with my journey and help me along the way. I need the support of my family and loved ones. Here's to 30 or so pounds!!!!
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