The multiple nights of eating out in a week wasn't good on my weight. I gained 2.2lbs that week. I watched myself (probably not as good as I could have) and I was disappointed with my gain. But the thing is, I probably would have gained a hell of a lot more had I not been on WW.
Determined not to let the small weight gain get to me, I decided to continue to stay OP. To be honest, I was scared of going to WI today. . .expecting another gain. I did go over my WP this week. I thought for sure I would gain again because I was within points last week when I gained and this week I went over my WPA so I was prepared for another +. Well, to my surprise, I lost 1.8lbs! I was so relieved and in a way didn't feel like I deserved it. But hey, I'll still take it!
Gaining and then still deciding to stay OP (even tho I exceeded my WPA this week) made me realize that I can't let a small weight gain get in the way of my ultimate goal. Facing the scale, no matter how scary it may seem is a must. . .that way I can control the weight gain before it becomes a bigger number and you never know, it might even bring pleasant surprises.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
3 outta 7
How am I going to manage 3 days of dining out this week? I'm terribly scared that I'll go over all my points and I'll have no room to spare after the 1st night out. Well at least it's not 3 nights in a row. The problem is, I don't get to order off of a menu. Well, at least I have a choice as to what goes into my mouth, right? Wish it was that easy. If it wasn't I wouldn't have this extra weight to begin with. Sticking to low point meals through the day and chugging a bottle of water before going out is my game plan so far. I really suck at temptations so I know I'm going to have a glass of wine, beer, desserts. . .the whole shebang. I only hope that the meals are relatively point friendly.
On another note, I lost another 1.6lbs this week. Yippee! I think my weight is coming off slower because I've been eating all 35WPA and not getting much exercise (unless you count cleaning and walking around the grocery store exercise). I'm going to play around with my WPA once I really get back into the grove of things. For now though, I need to make sure I survive this week. Who woulda thought going out to eat would be such a challenge?
On another note, I lost another 1.6lbs this week. Yippee! I think my weight is coming off slower because I've been eating all 35WPA and not getting much exercise (unless you count cleaning and walking around the grocery store exercise). I'm going to play around with my WPA once I really get back into the grove of things. For now though, I need to make sure I survive this week. Who woulda thought going out to eat would be such a challenge?
Sunday, February 15, 2009
I thought I was being good until. . .
I came home and checked the points value for a Jack in the Box Strawberry Shake I had and realized that it was a whopping 18 points. Yes, 18!! And here I was thinking I was being good by sticking with a shake while drooling over my friend's burger with curly fries. I think I would have been better off ordering a meal. Because of this tragic and surprising event, I had to refrain from going overboard for lunch and dinner. After subtracting 4 points for the granola bar I had in the morning, I was left with 3 points for the day plus some WPA.
Later in the evening, my girlfriends and I celebrated Valentine's Day with sweets. Yes, I ate some sweets but for the most part, I stuck with fruits. Oh and more than a few glasses of wine.
So after this non point friendly day, I was so tempted to ignore the tracking and go on with my week. Of course, my conscious got the best of me so I tracked it all today and turns out I am ok. I don't have any WPA left but I'm not in the negative either. I just really need to pay attention to what I'm eating or drinking in this case. Lesson learned.
Later in the evening, my girlfriends and I celebrated Valentine's Day with sweets. Yes, I ate some sweets but for the most part, I stuck with fruits. Oh and more than a few glasses of wine.
So after this non point friendly day, I was so tempted to ignore the tracking and go on with my week. Of course, my conscious got the best of me so I tracked it all today and turns out I am ok. I don't have any WPA left but I'm not in the negative either. I just really need to pay attention to what I'm eating or drinking in this case. Lesson learned.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Damn those twizzlers!
What is it with movie theaters and eating? Why do I feel the need to munch on something? Clearly, the movie keeps me occupied but somehow I feel the urge to eat at movies. I went to the movies last week to see "He's Just Not that Into You." Ok movie wise, horrible food wise. The good news is I chose Twizzlers, the bad news is, I ate the ENTIRE bag.
Because of this, I struggled the entire week to stay within points. I managed but sometimes I felt deprived. I don't think I would have had I not used half of my WPA on those stupid bag of Twizzlers.
The thing I like about WW is the accountability level. Tracking made me realize just how much I eat without thinking. Staying within points is doable, it's fun to look for low point alternatives, and the 35 WPA gives me some wiggle room.
Another thing, I've been drinking so much water. I think I've been averaging about 5 Nalgene bottles a day. As a result, I've also been running to the bathroom quite frequently.
I'm glad I'm back on WW. It's a program that works and seems completely doable. Oh, I almost forgot to mention something really fabulous. . .I lost 1.8lbs this week!!
Because of this, I struggled the entire week to stay within points. I managed but sometimes I felt deprived. I don't think I would have had I not used half of my WPA on those stupid bag of Twizzlers.
The thing I like about WW is the accountability level. Tracking made me realize just how much I eat without thinking. Staying within points is doable, it's fun to look for low point alternatives, and the 35 WPA gives me some wiggle room.
Another thing, I've been drinking so much water. I think I've been averaging about 5 Nalgene bottles a day. As a result, I've also been running to the bathroom quite frequently.
I'm glad I'm back on WW. It's a program that works and seems completely doable. Oh, I almost forgot to mention something really fabulous. . .I lost 1.8lbs this week!!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
3rd time's the charm. . .right?
I hate that I'm writing this. I hate that I'm "starting over". I hate that I can't just lose the weight.
What is it with me? Lack of motivation, denial, habits, excuses, temptations. . .? What exactly is the reason why I can't just stick to a healthy lifestyle and lose some weight?
I confess, I've been fat all my life. Yes, FAT. I said it, it's out there. I don't remember a time in my life when I or someone didn't consider me fat. And the thing is, I've been trying to be "unfat" for as long as I can remember. Hell, I don't even want to be skinny. . .just UN-FAT.
This blob of fat that's covering my inner skinny has prevented me from doing so many things. I've never worn a bikini nor have I even attempted to try on a single digit piece of clothing. Most importantly though, I've never felt secure in my own body. I'm not one of those, I'm big and I'm proud kinda girl. I'm too insecure and it's because I'm being suffocated by my own fat.
So I've told myself over and over that I'll lose weight and that this time will be it. But how many times do I need to repeat this journey? How many times do I need to empty out my fridge and cupboards full of junk food? How many times do I need to get back to eating right? Will I stick to it this time?
Well, guess what? I have to. I have no other choice. Just as I've succeeded in other areas of my life because I worked hard and sacrified a lot, it can happen with weight loss. That's the thing, I've finally realized that weight loss is obtainable and like everything else in life, something I need to put in time and effort to succeed. I know I'm going to struggle this time as I have before. I can't spend the rest of my 20's wishing I was someone else. I have to bring out the inner me and get rid of this thing that's been stuck onto me like a leech. So, as embarrassed and ashamed as I am to be writing this (for what? the 3rd time?), I'm starting over and I'm doing it right this time. Wish me luck!
What is it with me? Lack of motivation, denial, habits, excuses, temptations. . .? What exactly is the reason why I can't just stick to a healthy lifestyle and lose some weight?
I confess, I've been fat all my life. Yes, FAT. I said it, it's out there. I don't remember a time in my life when I or someone didn't consider me fat. And the thing is, I've been trying to be "unfat" for as long as I can remember. Hell, I don't even want to be skinny. . .just UN-FAT.
This blob of fat that's covering my inner skinny has prevented me from doing so many things. I've never worn a bikini nor have I even attempted to try on a single digit piece of clothing. Most importantly though, I've never felt secure in my own body. I'm not one of those, I'm big and I'm proud kinda girl. I'm too insecure and it's because I'm being suffocated by my own fat.
So I've told myself over and over that I'll lose weight and that this time will be it. But how many times do I need to repeat this journey? How many times do I need to empty out my fridge and cupboards full of junk food? How many times do I need to get back to eating right? Will I stick to it this time?
Well, guess what? I have to. I have no other choice. Just as I've succeeded in other areas of my life because I worked hard and sacrified a lot, it can happen with weight loss. That's the thing, I've finally realized that weight loss is obtainable and like everything else in life, something I need to put in time and effort to succeed. I know I'm going to struggle this time as I have before. I can't spend the rest of my 20's wishing I was someone else. I have to bring out the inner me and get rid of this thing that's been stuck onto me like a leech. So, as embarrassed and ashamed as I am to be writing this (for what? the 3rd time?), I'm starting over and I'm doing it right this time. Wish me luck!
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