Day 26 and 27

So I haven't been updating my blog daily but life has been crazy busy!! I have been staying on track though and it hasn't felt better. Clothes are now starting to get quite loose on me!! Soon I will be in the next size down for jeans and I couldn't be happier. This is the longest that I've ever stuck with a diet and I really feel like I have to confidence to keep the momentum going :) :)

Life is busy but great!!

Daily Point value on May 24, 2012: 39
Daily Points used: 39

May 19, 2012 weight: 229.3 lbs
$ spent: $65.00

Days 22-25

I have missed a few days blogging cause I've had a very busy long weekend and was just exhausted from it. I have made a new resolve with myself however to get it done every night...even if I'm tired. So I had a busy week and it was filled with some ups and some downs. First of all I took my son Seth to a birthday party on Sunday...it did not go well. There was all kinds of food and I just couldn't help myself I gave in :( I did track everything though and while I used ALL my weekly points I did not go over. This just means that for the rest of the week I have to stay at my target and not go over at all!! The real challenge for me was the next day. My body just wanted junk. I almost gave in on several occasions but in the end I was victorious. I knew that if I just did the right thing and stayed in my points that it would get easier today...and it did. Today was easy once again to stay in my points and I'm happy that I was able to get back on track. It was an important lesson for me :)

When to a meeting on Saturday :) I hit my first goal of 5%!! I got a sticker and it really made me excited to reach my 10% goal!!

So far I've lost 16.1 lbs :) I still have a long ways to go but I'm getting there 1lb at a time!!

Daily Point value on May 22, 2012: 39
Daily Points used: 39

May 19, 2012 weight: 229.3 lbs
$ spent: $65.00

Day 20 and 21

hahaha so I totally forgot to blog yesterday...oops. Things went well yesterday and they continued to go well today. Tomorrow I have a meeting and a weigh in!! I'm nervous and excited to see my progress. I'm nervous though because this week I don't really feel like I've lost any weight although I have followed the program. Hopefully it will be a loss even if it's just a pound or two (which is actually typical results) it took me years to put on all this weight so I really can't expect to lose it quickly either. I estimate that it will probably take the full year to get to my goal weight.

Daily Point value on May 18, 2012: 38
Daily Points used: 37

May 12, 2012 weight: 231.8 lbs
$ spent: $48.00

Day 19

Today I would like to talk about snacking. I love to snack at night. It is something that is very important to me. My husband and I really like to watch TV and indulge in some goodies. This is obviously difficult if you're trying to lose weight. The good news is with WW night time snacking is still possible :) :) So I always save 10 points for the evening. If I wasn't able to do that throughout the day then I save as many as I possibly can and then I use my weekly points to make up the balance. I discovered some really great snacks that are low in points and very satisfying. First, my person fave is Cadbury Thins chocolate bars at 3 points each. If you have 2 it's only 5 points :) (Always use the most of your points). Second, popcorn is another good one. You can find brands that have the points right on them for microwave popcorn but I find it just as easy to air pop my own. For 3 cups of popcorn its 2 points and then I add 1tbsp melted olive oil margarine and add some seasoning and it's a very tasty treat. Third, (and this is my new love) is Popchips :) So tasty and if you weigh out 40g it's only 4 points. 40g is a pretty generous portion too. Of course fruit is always nice at night too and that's free. One trick that's really been helping me too is to just go to bed once my points are done lol. My husband always knows as soon as I've eaten all my points cause I just get up and announce that it's bed time. That way I don't even have the temptation to over do my points. It's working so I always say whatever works!! It's a hard battle and every little trick helps :) 

Today was another success and it's definitely getting easier every day :)

Daily Point value on May 16, 2012: 38
Daily Points used: 38

May 12, 2012 weight: 231.8 lbs
$ spent: $48.00

Day 18

Today I would like to discuss making yourself feel good. Ever since I started this journey I have made some key changes to the way that I look. Every single day I get up, have a shower, blow dry and straighten my hair and then put on make up. It is helping me immensely. I really feel like I've spent a long time not caring about my appearance and that is how I got to the place I'm in now. The future will be different though and I'm determined to make it happen so every day I have to get up and put my best foot forward!! It's truly making a difference too. I feel more confident and it really helps me to get through my day. I had almost forgotten how the world treats you when you look good on the outside. It's so unfortunate that we live in such a shallow society but it's the way it is. I for one want to be noticed in the world and taken seriously. So everyday I play the part of the future I want.

Today was another successful day and it feels good to write that today. I had a few weak moments but I stayed strong and did the right thing :) Happy that I felt like I had the strength today :) :)

Daily Point value on May 15, 2012: 38
Daily Points used: 38

May 12, 2012 weight: 231.8 lbs
$ spent: $48.00

Day 17

So another day down!! I found myself doing a bit of snacking but I just snacked on fruit so it's all good :) Today was one of those day where I felt thinner!! It was a really nice feeling :) I'm so determined to take this all the way and that is a very happy feeling :)

Everyday actions are what count the most!!

Daily Point value on May 14, 2012: 38
Daily Points used: 38

May 12, 2012 weight: 231.8 lbs
$ spent: $48.00

Day 16

So I'm definitely not as young as I used to be hahaha. I'm now in the zone of the 2 day hangover :( So today was a little more difficult to get through. I did it though and it's one of those situations that made me realize how much power I actually do have. I've kinda felt out of control with eating my whole life. I have had periods in my life where I've been thin but only for short periods and not because I was in control. With the WW plan I actually feel like I have control over food for the first time. It's exciting!! Today I did want to snack a little extra so I used some of my weekly points to tide me over. The key is to just count EVERYTHING!! I feel like I'm really getting into the zone of this. I want to be a lifetime member...I will be a lifetime member!! Also, I read somewhere that it takes 3 weeks to make or break a habit. Yesterday was the beginning of week 3 for me :) :)

Daily Point value on May 13, 2012: 38
Daily Points used: 42 (used 4 of my 49 weekly points)

May 12, 2012 weight: 231.8 lbs
$ spent: $48.00

Day 14 and 15

Well I did it!! I was able to go out and have some drinks and still stay on track :) I drank screwdrivers (vodka and orange juice) because it was the lowest in points and used all my weekly points that I had been saving for the occasion. Today I woke up and didn't feel like eating the right stuff but did it anyway and I'm happy I did. Eating right is kinda like going to the gym, you don't really want to go but if you just put one foot in front of the other eventually you're there and then eventually you're done and you feel great. It was nice to get out and see some friends and gave me a renewed energy to keep going with this plan :)

Sadly, I was too tired to go to weight watchers meeting this morning so I'm going to try and catch the one on Wednesday night. I did weigh myself though and I've lost 13.6 lbs so far!!

Daily Point value on May 12, 2012: 38
Daily Points used: 36

May 12, 2012 weight: 231.8 lbs
$ spent: $48.00

Day 13

Another day down :) Today was a tough day filled with lots of emotional stuff. I was on pinterest and looking at all the yummy looking foods, and I honestly felt a very strong urge to have something bad for me. However, I did something great instead. I closed pinterest and went to my fridge and had an orange!! It was tasty and got rid of my sweet tooth. My problems didn't go away but they didn't get worse either. I have decided that this is going to be my time, I am once and for all going to lose the weight that has been plaguing me my whole life. Drowning my sorrows in food is just masking the problem it doesn't make it go away in fact it adds to it because on top of everything I'm fat!! I just really don't want to live my life like that any longer. I have to make changes for me because no one else will do it for me.

Today I learned that I'm stronger than I knew :)

Daily Point value on May 10, 2012: 38
Daily Points used: 36

April 28, 2012 weight: 245.4 lbs
$ spent: $48.00 

Day 12

Made it through another day :) Today I took a picture of myself and I could really notice a difference!! It was amazing :) :) It made me happy and motivated to continue my journey!! I really feel like I'm hitting a rhythm with things and it feels nice. I find it almost easy now to just count my points and stay in them. The key is BREAKFAST!! I have fallen off this wagon before because I wasn't eating breakfast. It is something you can sustain for a day or two but after that you are dooming yourself for failure. Lately my breakfast of champions has been really easy, and low in points. I have 1 cup of kamut puffs (organic Nature's foods from Superstore $2.99 a bag), with 1 banana sliced into the bowl and 1/2 cup skim milk. I also have an individual yogurt on the side (2 points). So in total this is 5 points and on most days I'm satisfied until lunch :) Can't beat that!!

Daily Point value on May 9, 2012: 38
Daily Points used: 37

April 28, 2012 weight: 245.4 lbs
$ spent: $48.00

Day 11

Made it through yet another day. I'm getting excited and nervous to go out on Friday night. I just don't want to make any mistakes. It's hard because I want to go out and have a good time but I want to make sure that I stay within my points too. I guess at this point I really just feel like its proper planning that will make all the difference. Not just for Friday night but for everything, everyday. I feel like when I plan I do really well, I'm not hungry and I feel good about things. When I don't plan I get kinda lazy and then I don't eat as well as I should and I find myself hungry through out the day. I really want this to work so I'm going to make sure that I'm learning from my mistakes. It's so important!!

Daily Point value on May 8, 2012: 38
Daily Points used: 35

April 28, 2012 weight: 245.4 lbs
$ spent: $48.00

Day 10

Today was a bit of a difficult day but I made it. I wasn't really hungry in the morning and then I was starving at dinner. My family ordered Panago pizza and I discovered that it's a really great resource for when you're on the go. I pulled out my WW dining out pocket guide and ordered the pizza with the cheapest points. I ended up with a chicken fajita on multigrain thin crust and a chicken taco on multigrain thin crust. I was able to have 3 slices at 4 points each and I just paired it with a salad from home. All in all it was a very tasty meal and it fit nicely into my points.

 Daily Point value on May 7, 2012: 38
Daily Points used: 36

April 28, 2012 weight: 245.4 lbs
$ spent: $48.00

Day 9

Another day down!! Nothing too exciting happened today but I stayed in my points so it's a victory. I've decided to celebrate the commitment that happens everyday on this program. I heard a quote once "the future happens one day at a time" now how true is that? We sometimes forget that our everyday behavior leads us to the future we are creating. If I want to have a future that's healthy and active then I have to live that everyday. NO excuses!! I've had plenty of time to eat what I want and be lazy, that created the present. My future will be different. It is important to me, it is important to my family, and it is important to my relationship.

Side note I decided to lower my points by 1 because I think I've lost enough that it warrants it :)

Daily Point value on May 6, 2012: 38
Daily Points used: 34

April 28, 2012 weight: 245.4 lbs
$ spent: $48.00

Day 8

I went to the camp and I succeeded!! yay!! They were serving items that I wasn't sure about points but I just made it as healthy as possible and estimated the points as best as I could. When I got home I did a more thorough examination of my points and I wasn't too far off. It felt really good.

I do have a another challenge coming up at the end of this week and I think it may take all week to brainstorm my plan of attack. I'm going to be going out drinking with my friend on Friday night!! yay and nay!! I'm excited to go out but I'm nervous that I'm going to make a mistake. I know for sure that I'm going to save ALL of my weekly 49 points for this occasion but I still think it will require some prepping and some meal organizing before I go. It's a good challenge though because one of the things that I need to be able to do is live my life happily and I can't do that if I'm always at home doing the same things. It's really important to me to get out and let my hair down for an evening...should be fun!!


Daily Point value on May 5, 2012: 39
Daily Points used: 39

April 28, 2012 weight: 245.4 lbs
$ spent: $48.00

Day 7

One week down...the rest of my life to go!! So it was a good day :) I spent some time today imagining all the beautiful clothes I'll be able to wear when I've finally reached my goal weight. I must say I'm really looking forward to that :) Tomorrow is going to be a difficult day cause I have both the kids on my own and I'm taking them to a beaver scout camp out where the food is provided. Past experience tells me that the food will be less than healthy. But I'm going with a plan!! I'm going to eat a large breakfast full of fruit and low fat yogurt. I've already figured out the points for 1 hotdog (9 points) so I'm going to allow myself 1 hotdog or hamburger (about 9 points as well) for lunch and dinner then for any other snack I will eat fruit or vegetable. I will drink water and I'm going to bring one of my WW chocolate bar snacks that I bought at my last meeting :) I will stay in my points and I can still have a fun day with the kiddos. Hopefully it will be a fun day.

Side note I won't be going to my meeting this week because of the camp out so I'm not going to weigh myself  until next week. For me it's really important to only do weigh ins at the meeting because when I weigh at home I get obsessive and if I don't lose every single day I start getting discouraged and then I fall off the wagon. So there will be no change in weight loss this week. I will say though that I FEEL a million times better and I suspect that I've lost about 3-4 pounds :) we'll see next week!!

Daily Point value on May 4, 2012: 39
Daily Points used: 35

April 28, 2012 weight: 245.4 lbs
$ spent: $48.00

Day 6

Nothing really that new to report today. I kept within my points and it was a pretty easy day. I really feel like I'm starting to fall into a rhythm with this. I did make a promise to myself today and that is to make sure that I do my hair and make up everyday. It's what really helps me when I'm feeling like snacking. It helps me to remember where I want to be. I've also been making sure to wear jeans everyday. That way I don't even want to overeat. I guess everything is just a work in progress.

Happy to have made it through another day :)

Daily Point value on May 3, 2012: 39
Daily Points used: 39

April 28, 2012 weight: 245.4 lbs
$ spent: $48.00

Day 5

Today was a good day :) Ate lots of fruit and veggies and that made me feel good. Also, saw my physiotherapist today and she gave me the ok to start some cardio :) yay!! I'm only allowed to do 5 mins on the elliptical trainer but it's better than nothing and I'll increase my time once a week so before I know it I'll be up to a reasonable time. She also gave me some other exercises to do on a ball. I'm looking forward to trying them. If you are trying to lose weight it is very important to contact a professional trainer before you just dive it. That was how I hurt my back in the first place. Not using proper technique and just jumping in. Bad idea. Now I can't work out at all except for the few things to build my core back up. Important to take it slow!!

Daily Point value on May 2, 2012: 39
Daily Points used: 36

April 28, 2012 weight: 245.4 lbs
$ spent: $48.00 

Day 4

Made it through day 4 :) Today I had an aha moment. I need to make my eating work for me. In the past I have always tried to diet "perfect" and I've made ridiculous pacts with myself to eat only healthy and organic and I've eaten alot of things I didn't even enjoy because I thought it would change my eating habits and almost turn me into a better person. I am never going to do that again!! I am going to eat things that I enjoy and I am going to alter them to fit into my new lifestyle. I am going to measure and weigh things so I don't go over but I'm always going to enjoy what I put into my mouth. Otherwise I can never be successful. Also, I ate a WW microwave meal today because I was pressed for time and I realized that I must get more for my freezer!! What a great alternative to fast food when you're in a pinch. I ate it, it was tasty and it fit within my point budget. I would call that a win :)

I'm going to add that I'm quite enjoying having a blog, it keeps me accountable :)

Daily Point value on May 1, 2012: 39
Daily Points used: 39

April 28, 2012 weight: 245.4 lbs
$ spent: $48.00

Day 3

I successfully made it through another day!! They say the first three weeks is the hardest so I'm happy I made it another day. I'm trying to learn how to be happy with my accomplishments so that's why I'm happy every day that I succeed. It's another step in the right direction :) I haven't talked at all about fitness and I've done his intentionally for two reasons. First is that I have a herniated disc in my back so sometimes even walking is painful. Second I really want this to be about tackling my food addiction. Now I actually am a pretty active person and I enjoy and even crave a good workout sometimes. So, once my injury is healed and I'm able to exercise more I might talk about it abit but for now it's on the back burner. Tomorrow is a VERY busy day with lots of running around. Going to plan my food tonight so I don't get tempted.

 Daily point value on April 30, 2012: 39
 Daily points used:38

 April 28, 2012 weight: 245.4 lbs
 $ spent:$48.00

Day 2

What can I say. I made it through another day :) Today was more difficult than yesterday. I think it's because the excitement of starting something new was gone. Today it was just me trying to battle a life long food addiction. The good news is I didn't give up!! It was hard but I made it through. I also can see that I'm already trying to hoard points for the evening cause that's when I like to snack but then it's leaving me hungry throughout the day. So I think I need to have a rule that I can't save more than 10 points. Otherwise I feel like a might slip up and I really don't want to do that.

On a brighter note, I had the most amazing lunch today!!

So I took a large dinner plate and just loaded it up with spinach, then I added about a 1/4 of a cucumber dice cut, 1 tomato sliced, and 1 red pepper sliced. Then I added 4 tbsp ( measured and leveled) of PC blue menu tzatki, and 30g (weighed) light feta and finished it off with 8 homemade pita chips ( slice pitas spray with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper and cayenne pepper if you like heat, and put in the oven at 400 degrees F for about 5-10 mins). 8 Points. Loved it!! So satisfying and I got most of my veggies in for the whole day.

Looking forward to tomorrow. Going to try and eat more throughout my day and not hoard points it's such a bad habit!!





Daily Point value on April 29, 2012: 39
Daily Points used: 39

April 28, 2012 weight: 245.4 lbs
$ spent: $48.00

Day 1!!

I have decided to start a blog that will follow me for a year while I do the new Weight Watchers Points Plus program. Today was my first time ever going to a Weight Watchers meeting although I have done it online in the past. So there are a few rules that I have to follow through out this 365 day challenge.

1. I must not go over my daily points value at any time, however I am free to use my 49 extra weekly points as I see fit.

2. I must drink 8 glasses of water per day

3. I must eat 5-10 servings of fruits and vegetables everyday

I am doing this blog to hold myself accountable to this program. Today is going to be start of a year long journey to health, fitness, and being comfortable in my own body. I can NEVER remember a time that I was comfortable in my own body!! I mean ever. Not even as a child. I want to change that legacy for my daughter though so I'm making a commitment to change how I feel about myself and to change the way that I treat my body. I am no longer going to eat because there is food in the house. I am going to eat because my body needs fuel. I am no longer going to look in the mirror and wish everything was different, I'm going to look in the mirror and be happy with ME!!

I will post to this blog daily with recipes, general thoughts about the Weight Watchers program and life's ups and downs. I will keep a running total of weight lost and money spent which I will update once a week.


Daily Point value on April 28, 2012: 39
Daily Points used: 39

Today's weight: 245.4 lbs
$ spent: $48.00