I Made It

I had a great week!  Although I didn't get in as much exercise as I had planned (well hardly any) I still lost.  I was done 2-1/2 lbs from last week.  I'm pretty proud of myself.  Not just because of the number on the scale (although that helps) but because I ate out a few times and still was able to stay within my daily points.  Usually early on in the WW program I try to avoid eating out as much as possible because I get a little panicky.  I think it's because how my food is prepared is out of my control.  One of the places I ate at this week was the Lonestar.  I found it very difficult to sit at the table and wait for my food while some others were eating chips and salsa.  I almost left...I found it that hard.  Thank god my daughter and I have a bet on 'no chips and no french fries' until the end of March - otherwise I might have given in.  For that, I have Shona to thank.

I am feeling pretty good.  Starting to notice my jeans getting loser now.  I am down a total of 11 lbs and normally that means one pant size.

I went shopping yesterday and bought myself a skipping rope!  Although I am not suppose to jump because I had a total knee replacement a few years ago - I'm going to give it a whirl.  Wish me luck.

Going to lunch today with a friend from where I use to work - we're going to the Lonestar (her favorite).  Why do I do this to myself?  I guess because I know that avoiding the Lonestar or any other restaurants isn't something I will do for the rest of my life.

I will let you know in my next post how today's lunch went and what the scale had to say.

Stay tuned....

ANOTHER WEEK DOWN!

09 Feb I went to WW again - I had missed the week prior due to a snowstorm.  I've been weighing myself  regularly at home so I knew I was down.  Turns out I lost 1-1/2 lbs.  That's a total weight loss now of 8-1/2 lbs. I'm shooting for two pounds next weigh in.  I'm pretty sure I can do it although I tend to procrastinate alot with the exercise part of this journey.  I feel I'm doing pretty good with keeping track of what I eat and staying within my points.

We went to the States last Thursday and bought some weight watcher products - mostly desserts.  I have to be careful though - I don't want to get into the habit of eating a dessert every night with my meal.  That's part of the reason why I'm in this predicament.  I have to remind myself that dessert should be a 'treat' only.

I went into my closet today and pulled out some clothes to try on.  I was pleasantly surprised that a couple of pairs of dress pants fit me once again.  Nice.  I also went shopping today with one of my Christmas gifts from my husband - gift card for Reitmans and bought some tops/blouses.  I find while losing weight even if I don't buy anything - just trying on clothes is a very good incentive to continue working at losing the pounds.

I'm feeling really good when looking after my grandson Aaron - the last couple of full days I haven't felt tired at all.  Now that feels really good.

One day at a time...one pound at a time...I will get there.  That I am sure of.