Kids' Vacation Week is Good to Me!

Lost another 3 pounds!!

My daughters were away last week and I had the opportunity to eat out a couple of times, as well as had some ice cream at Friendly's, but I still lost! Even on those days that I ate out, I was very aware of what I ate. This seems to be the thing that is really working for me right now.

Cafe Madrid (local restaurant): I had fried green plaintains topped with tropical salsa and chopped garlic shrimp. Very filling and seemed pretty healthy!

India Palace (local restaurant): Shrimp biryani. Yummy, but not much shrimp. Think I would try something else only because there wasn't much shrimp at all. We halso had a vegetable appetizer, but they were fried. I know... I know...

Friendly's: Coffee ice cream with sugar free fudge topping. Definitely hit the spot.

On top of all of this, I have to get measured this week at Jazzercise. I'm in this "Take It Off" program, which ends this week. It began on Feb 1st. We see how many inches we can lose during these three months. I have no idea how I've done. So, stay tuned!

Down 4.6 More!

I was reminded yesterday that I did not post last week.

Last week, I was down 2 lbs. I can't remember what I did and didn't do. I think after being up a little the previous week, and there was no more ham left and I put away the Easter candy.. Dunno.

This week, the first half was tough, but I lost another 2.6 lbs. I can tell you that on one day, I just wanted to eat everything and it was a struggle not to. And I know this was tied to my emotions. I was trying to at least eat lower point items, but I know I still went over that day.

I've continued to go to jazzercise when I can. I've added in mowing the lawn (walk behind the mower) and walking the dogs (they love that!). And I am trying to not eat until I am completely stuffed. The hubby helped with this - I couldn't finish my dessert on Sunday night, so he gladly helped me. :>) And the kids are away this week and we definitely eat differently without them around. David was perfectly happy last night with the brown basmati rice and soybeans.

Easter Candy and Ham did Me in!

Gained 0.6 pounds this week. I couldn't stay away from the jelly beans and the ham... especially the night before weigh-in! I can only blame myself. Now, it's a new week and I am looking for some success.

Lost 5% Since Joining Weight Watchers!

Down another 3.2 pounds today! I've hit my first 5% target!

The leader asked me what I've done differently over the last six weeks. It's hard to pinpoint. I should ask the family what they've seen me do differently....

- Measuring my food as much as possible and making better food choices. Not eating a lot of pasta right now and the bread is typically a 1 pt flat bread, english muffin, or something similar.
- Trying to be more diligent about my exercise - I definitely feel stronger in Jazzercise.
- Drinking more water.
- Tracking what I eat and drink.
- Not nibbling when making lunches or dinners.
- Making sure I take my Calcium and multivitamin just to make sure I am getting enough nutrients.

I know that I was hungry all the time during the first week and a half of this journey, which began February 24th. I can remember the day that this changed ... March 5th, when I realized I wasn't hungry. It was strange. I figured my metabolism was slowing down, which is a huge fear of mine.

I also haven't told many people that I am on Weight Watchers... yet. I guess it is that fear of failure. And it usually takes about 30 pounds of loss for people to really begin to notice. I am slowly opening my network up. But right now, those that do know have been wonderful. And my family is right there at the top.

Thank you everyone!

Next goal... another 5%!

Blah...

I think I am just tired. But the darkness and dreariness outside is blah!

Yesterday morning, I woke up at 3:30AM and couldn't go back to sleep. I realized while I was laying there that I was hungry. I don't know why since I thought I did well on Sunday. I even ate a 9-point piece of salmon (6 oz)! My oldest daughter was mad that the salmon is so "costly." But I explained to her that although there is no doubt that salmon is really good for me, it still has fat. This is also why some people don't get all of their nutrients. Healthy foods that are high in fat, e.g. nuts, typically get shunned when you are watching what you eat!

Anyways, by 5AM yesterday morning I was eating a bowl of my vegetarian chili! What a way to start the day .. to a hungry day! I ended the day with a 30-minute walk on the treadmill. I then went to jazzercise the next morning for a 30-minute jazzercise class at 6AM. Hopefully this helped.

Weigh-in is tomorrow!

Guess What! Lost 5 Pounds This Week!

Am I happy? I'm ecstatic!

I thought I was doing pretty well because my home scale was going down too. (Yes, I admit it, I do use a scale at home too. I HAVE to!) But because the scales don't weigh me the same, I didn't know "how well" it would be.

The meeting leader, Laura, asked me what I did this week. Well, I exercised (Jazzercise) enough to gain an extra 26 points, but I did not use them. I also did some yard work over the weekend that really kept me moving (lots of sticks and branches all over the yard!) I also continued to measure my food and be selective about what I ate. So, when the family had grilled chicken sandwiches, I stayed away from the bread. But, yes, I did eat those Starburst jelly beans - but only a 1/4 cup at a time.

2.8 lbs away from my first goal of 5%!

Great 1 Point Food Finds

1 Point Foods
Arnold Whole Wheat Sandwich Thins
Drakes Coffee Cakes - three small cakes per package
Egg Beaters - 1/2 cup
Feta Cheese (fat free) - 4 TBSP
FiberOne 90 Calorie Bars (Chocolate)
FiberOne Yogurts (2 of them = 100 calories with fiber - they are small)
Hostess Chocolate Cake with Creamy Filling (100 calorie)
Kraft fat free shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (1/4 cup)
Orville Redenbacher 100 Calorie Pack Microwave Popcorn (94% Fat Free Butter or Kettle Corn)
Smartfood Popcorn Clusters - honey multigrain (per package)