First Official WW Weigh In

So Monday is my designated weigh-in day.  I have been weighing myself almost daily because sometimes I need that extra boost of encouragement to keep going--keep doing what I'm doing.

Yesterday, I hit the 5 pound loss mark.  I was so excited, and I couldn't believe that I hit it that fast!  I know every week won't be like this, but wow, it really goes a long way and reinforces what I'm doing.

I get on the scale for my official weigh-in this morning, and what do I see?  That number has changed--I'm now officially down 6.5 pounds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  *insert crazy hyper happy dance*

Yesterday was the first day I was able to incorporate some "real" exercise into my day.  I went out and got Just Dance 2 for our Wii and tried it out.  It's awesome!  I didn't even realize how sore my arms were until each song ended.  With a normal workout, I would've noticed and would have been counting down the seconds until the workout was over.  I love that I can just turn it on and go, no shoes, no special equipment needed at all.

Dinner last night was whole grain wheat spaghetti with veggie sauce and extra lean ground turkey sausage.  I made it all then put it in a casserole dish and topped with cut up pieces of WW string cheese and baked.  It was yummy!!!  And I must say, I think that's the first time ever I've eaten spaghetti without garlic bread.  As much as I was dreading it, it wasn't that bad.  I'm a bread freak, and I knew that if I made the bread, I wouldn't be able to keep it at just one piece, so I decided to skip it all together--and I survived!!!!

Here's to hoping that this week goes as well.  The first week can be fun and adventurous.  I'm determined to make this week just as much fun and exciting!

Yummylicious Goodness!

I finally decided to try a new "recipe" from Vittoria over at The Pie Hole.  Her cheese crisps sounded easy enough, and I already had some Weight Watchers string cheese in the fridge.  What's not to love?  Cheese AND garlic!

Cheese Crisps

Try them out--super quick and easy to make.  Everyone in my house gobbled them up last night (except the baby, of course).  Today I made a batch for myself as a snack, since two sticks are only 2 points, and I sprinkled them with garlic salt and Italian seasonings.  Tasted just like pizza!

Day 6, Week 1

Well, I've almost made it through the first week!  I am very proud of myself.  I've managed to create this new way of thinking about how I eat.  In the past I've always been really down on myself--calling myself disgusting and fat.  This week, I've tried to be more positive.  I did eat "badly" yesterday/last night, but I made sure I tracked every single thing I ate.  Surprisingly, I didn't go over my weekly points!

Another check of the scale this morning revealed another loss--a total of 4 pounds this week!

I absolutely love the Weight Watchers cheese wedges.  They are very good--I got the Jalapeno Pepper ones and ate them with pretzel crisps.  A low point snack, but very tasty.  I couldn't find the cheese at Martin's last night, so I ended up getting the Babybel wedges in Herb and Garlic.  I hope they're as good!

Day 1, Week 1

So today is my official "weigh in" day that I designated.  I started yesterday at 239, and got on the scale this morning and weighed 238.5.  Yay!  :)  Considering I hadn't started WW yet, not too shabby.  :)

Today is my official first day of WW.  I skipped breakfast other than a cup of coffee and two little biscotti cookies.  Shame shame.  For lunch, though, I did well (courtesy of a trip to the grocery store):

Sarah's WW Turkey Sandwich

1 Pepperidge Farm Deli Flat (toasted)
1 WW Spreadable Cheese (jalapeno)
3-5 Slices Oscar Mayer Turkey
Romaine Lettuce
Sliced tomatoes

Toast the deli flat, spread the cheese, put on the veggies and turkey--voila!  Instant tasty lunch.  I paired mine with a side of fat free yogurt (Blackberry Pomegranate) and another cup of coffee!

For dinner tonight, we're having my version of the Biggest Loser chili.  We make this every winter, and it's a big hit!  I'll be having mine over a baked potato.

Doing it WW style...

After much deliberation and though, I am joining Weight Watchers for the last and final time.  I say that because I plan on never quitting or having to sign up again.

I have stopped and started WW many times, and it's frustrating.  I find my downfall is that I'll have one day where I binge eat, and don't write down what I eat, think I've failed and quit.  No more.

Hubby was pretty disapproving of me starting WW again, especially since money is tight right now.  I promised him (we shook on it) that I would do the initial 3 month sign up, and if I didn't stick with it, I'd quit.  In return, he has to be supportive of me once I start!  He's not the best with promoting healthy eating/living.

So, be on the lookout for many more posts, I promise!  I'm not sure when I'll sign up for good--we're snowed in and I need to get groceries.

Seriously?

Seriously.

How many times am I going to start and stop.  Start and stop.

I have GOT to get back on the wagon and NEVER fall off again!  This is just depressing now!  I was doing so well, and now I've gained back the weight I had gotten off, and I feel like dirt.  Being lazy has no advantages!

I'll take any and all motivation, kind words, harsh words, etc at this point.  I've got to make a turnaround soon...or else!  I know I can do this, I've done it before.  I just really have to be tough with myself and quit making excuses!  My favorites are:  I don't have time, I'm tired, I'm starving, I deserve a treat, just one won't hurt...and my favorite:  screw it!

Corporate Fitness

I went to an in-service on Thursday at work regarding our new partnership with Team Adrenaline fitness.  It's an interesting concept...

Basically, we will work out as a group twice a week.  The other days of the week, we're on our own.  They have a personal trainer who will be working with us, and then a nutritionist/dietitian(?) MD who will be helping us plan our meals.  She said a few things that resonated with me this week.  She said we should eat to live, and fuel our bodies.  That doesn't mean that you can't have the good stuff, just in moderation.  I know this isn't a new concept, at least not to me, but it makes me happy to hear.  I hate fad diets.  They also talked a lot about the 7 elements of fitness.  I can't remember them all, and I lost my notes I took, but basically, there are 7 elements, and it's nearly impossible to be perfect at every single one.  Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses.  There's power, balance, flexibility, cardiovascular strength, etc.  When you join a gym, you stick with what you're comfortable with--say it's the treadmill.  If you're flexible, you're probably going to go to a yoga class, and not much else.  That's definitely me...I get comfortable doing one or two things, and I won't branch out to try something else.  Or I will try, but decide I don't like not being comfortable.  The trainer discussed with us that they will continuously take us out of our comfort zone.  Good good.  But, again, where's the person who's going to make me work out the other 5 days of the week?  :)

Anyway, I'm going to the trial class on Thursday.  It's an hour long, outside.  Should be interesting!  My employer is paying for half of these sessions for everyone, and working with our schedules.  It's a 14 week program, which takes us through the holidays.  The nice thing is that I can't always work out on a Tuesday or Thursday after work because of Troy's schedule, but I can join the group at other corporate sites during the week, or at the Y on Saturdays.  Nice.  They have also set it up for payroll deduction, which is nice. 

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