Two weeks ago My dad and I started Weight Watchers, and to my amazement we are doing great. At our first weigh-in we both lost seven pounds. I have a lot of encouragers to cheer me on! A friends/co-workers are doing the program as well. It is a great help, and they keep me on track at work, while my family keeps me on track at home. Thank goodness they are there. I give the Mountain Dew machine the "evil eye" every time I walk into the workroom. I even sometimes say mean things to it when the workroom is empty. Yeah, I know that is crazy, but if you know me then you know I describe myself as "crazy normal". I have not had a Mountain Dew in fifteen days and three hours! I might need a support group just for that.
I am off to a good start, and even hit the speed bump, or should I say wall! Yesterday I went to go get dinner for Dalton and myself at McDonald's. I had all intentions of ordering a Happy Meal. When I went to order the my mouth just did the talking without consorting with my brain and ordered me a Quarter-pound meal. I was in a state of shock! How could I start telling the drive-thru person my mouth made a mistake? So I just went with it and luckily the brain stepped up to the plate and got me a Diet Coke and instead of a Mello Yellow. The whole three minute drive back home I was feeling guilty. I had came up with a million options for my mouth's disaster. I could just eat half or eat none and get Smart One out of the freezer. Well, being one who owns up to my mistakes, no matter if was not my fault, I ate the whole thing and did not even check the point value, because ever single bite was worth it! I did reprimand my mouth by making it drink water after I finished my Diet Coke.
I crashed into the wall, well the only choice I have is to get up and start again. I know I am going to make a few mistakes and fall off a couple of times, but I have a goal and I want to accomplish it. I want to go back to Europe, and I want to fit in the airplane seat without spilling into Dalton's seat! So I am going to sink my Titanic!
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My wife and I are doing weight watchers. We are actually both lifetime members. We started in 1996 and we did really well. I was especially proud of her. I started again on January 2. My goal is to loose 30lbs. So far so good. You can do it! I loved your writing voice. Keep going!
ReplyDeleteI'm not on any diet program but I have started to increase my exercise. I walk 60 min. on the treadmill in the morning and today I plan to add 30 min. in the afternoon. I really need to drink more water too (I don't like water but I lose weight when I drink it.) By the way, I found your blog because Bill shared it on Google Reader with me. I enjoyed your post and good luck with the weight loss!
ReplyDeleteI don't believe in diets...I believe in "lifestyle changes." Diets are temporary, and they never last. If I want a candy bar, then I'll have one...everything in moderation. I also believe in regular exercise. I do things that I enjoy (that's the key.) It keeps your metabolism up. I'm going to be 41 next week, and I feel great. Although, my fiance could use a support group for Mountain Dew drinkers...perhaps the two of you could begin one. He tried cold turkey as of January 1st. 3 weeks later, he was back with the Dew. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteI've been struggling with my weight for most of my life, so I understand your pain as well as celebrate your success with you. I've found myself throwing mental roadblocks in my path that keep me from losing weight because they require me to step outside of my comfort zone. I tell myself things like: "EWWWW! Asparagus! Gross! That's like eating dirty seaweed!" or "I'll get a salad later to make up for this large order of fries I'm eating right now" even though I know it won't happen. My eating habits are horrible, but I get exercise by doing fun things like stepping with the step team I coach (it's like dancing, but you're making beats with your hands and feet), or by playing games like "Just Dance" and "Dance Dance Revolution". I actually lost 15 pounds just from playing DDR and drinking water before I had my son. Good luck with the weight loss and I hope you continue to keep us posted on your progress.
ReplyDeleteGood for you, Lacy! I too struggle with weight issues, and I know about hitting the wall, so I can TOTALLY empathize with you. I have been successful with Weight Watchers in the past, and I truly believe in the program. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI used to struggle with writing before I became a teacher. Now I enjoy it so much, and I wish I had more time to write. Keep writing and before long you will love it!