Progress

I’ve been with Weight Watchers for less than one week and I’ve lost 6 pounds. YAY!!! It’s good to see that my efforts have been working. I can even see the results. My face looks slightly slimmer and my work pants were a little bit looser this morning. Nothing huge, but still something.

I haven’t found it to be difficult either. It has just taken pre-planning. I was finding food to be boring and that led to bad decisions. Now it’s a fun challenge to see what I can fit into my daily points and I’m eating interesting things. This morning I ate grapefruit. I have mandarin oranges, blueberries, and mango to choose from to snack on. If I want something else I have hummus and crackers. For lunch I have grilled chicken, brown rice and I’ll get fresh pico de gallo and salsa from the lunch truck. See what I mean about exciting!

Before I didn’t plan and so food was a chore. It was a constant battle. It’s interesting to see what foods that I already love are good for me and will keep me full. It’s also interesting to see which ones sabotage my day. At work we always have a candy jar full of chocolate (which I am responsible for filling) and other goodies. I have been so good! I have not had any and haven’t felt any loss. I have snacks that are better and I know that that I can that eat cinnamon roll that is worth 6 points that won’t curb my hunger, or I can eat a huge sandwich for 5.5 points that will last me hours. It’s my choice.

My Newest Journey

I’ve never been one to restrict myself, combine that with a perfectionist personality (afraid of failure) and you get someone who has never dieted, until now. Okay, okay…so diet isn’t the best way to put it, but I’m making a conscious effort to watch what I put in my mouth.
I like myself, have good self esteem, and think I’m attractive (even sexy at times), but I would like to slim down and feel healthier. I know that this is the time to do it. I’m still under 30, only have one child, and don’t have to worry about catering to anyone else’s dietary preferences (I’m single). If I don’t do it now, it will just get worse.

I have been contemplating this for a while, but was too overwhelmed by figuring out how to do anything about it. (Some of you might snicker and think, “Just do it”, but obviously this doesn’t come naturally for me or else I would have “Just done it”). I didn’t want to fail, so I continued doing what I was doing. Then on Tuesday, I went to a monthly meeting at work that always has the same cookies (that I don’t like). I ate one! Why would I eat one?!? Because I didn’t have a plan; that’s why! A friend of mine, a great example, a control freak, and another Rebecca has been doing Weight Watchers and has been very been successful. I decided to do it, NOW! I signed up Tuesday afternoon and have been going strong since. Okay, okay…I know it has only been a couple of days, but I haven’t failed yet and am really excited.

I have been doing well and have found some things that I love to eat are low in points. I just have to make an effort to plan some meals, bring healthy snacks with me, and have healthy back-ups (in case I forget to pack a lunch.) Some of my favorites are:

Turkey Sandwiches – Whole wheat bread, a little light mayo, mustard, tomato, baby spinach, pepperoncinis, and some amazing sliced herbed roasted turkey breast I got from Costco. And of course a side of pickles!

Salmon Burgers – Basically the same as turkey sandwiches, but with toasted bread, onions instead of pepperoncinis, and a seasoned mayo I made (lemon juice, pepper, Cajun seasoning, and grill seasoning). The salmon burger patty is only 2 points, super filling, and easy to cook.
Fruit – Blackberries, apples, blueberries, strawberries, watermelon, mandarin oranges, navel oranges, asian pears,…I could go on, but most of these are filling with very low points.

Edamame – Found at Costco, pre-seasoned and steamed in the freezer section. Microwave for 1 min for a warm slightly salty snack just like you could find in your favorite Japanese restaurant.
Frozen Yogurt – I love this!!! Jonas and I would stop often at our favorite Yogurtland anyway. Now it is better because I have saved a few points for this delicious treat. My favorite is Tart Lychee, but they don’t always have that one. My second, which they always have, is tart blueberry with sliced almonds and Nillla Wafer bits.

I didn’t pack my lunch today, but I already have a plan. I have cups of brown rice that I can just microwave for 30 seconds. I’ll get some grilled chicken, fresh salsa, and pico de gallo (that includes cabbage) from the roach coach (lunch truck) and combine it with my rice for a yummy lunch.

I have a lot of other ideas that I haven’t had a chance to do. I’ll let you know what I discover. Also, did I tell you that Weight Watchers online is so easy. I’m having no problem tracking my daily intake. I actually enter most of the food before I even eat it.