Joy of staying on track!

As I mentioned in a previous post, when I got off track this summer, it was almost impossible to get back on track.  I almost felt bitter about Weight Watchers because I felt like if I were being limited or prevented from enjoying myself.  Of course I know thats not the case.  I was slowly losing the control I had gained over the last few months.  Once again, I begrudgingly, restarted my tracking and staying within my points.

The funniest thing happened after the first day.  I actually enjoyed getting back on track.  It felt good to get back to normal.  This was my new normal.  Being careful about what I ate and tracking everything.  I was comforted by eating the same things I had eaten before and seeing some results again.  See, when I looked in the mirror for those weeks, I saw my face getting chunkier and this made me get serious and thankfully, it felt good to do so!

I weighed in today and I down a total of 61.6 lbs since I started Weight Watchers and that felt good!!  I feel like I am going to accomplish my goals.  I have my small goals and my bigger ones and I actually feel that I can make it!!

I will write more soon... If anyone has any questions or anything to say, please feel free to comment or email me!

Thanks for reading and take care!!

Summer is over!!

I can't believe this summer is over!!  It has really flown by!  I could say, this was a REALLY good summer!!  I was kept busy mostly EVERY weekend but it was all filled with wonderful events and wonderful people!

One thing I learned this summer is about limits.  I went away twice this summer and before both trips I was a little nervous about how I would eat.  The first time I went away was in July.  I went to Virginia Beach with a couple of my girl friends for a long weekend and we had a wonderful time!!  It was the first time since I had started Weight Watchers that I had not tracked.  It felt a little weird because it has been ingrained in me for so long.  I allowed myself to eat whatever I wanted for dinner and even indulged in desserts.  I was proud when I came back because I actually still lost .2lbs.  YES!  This plan is definitely working for me. 

When I got back from VA, I got back on track immediately and actually lost 10 more lbs before my trip to Florida.  I planned repeat what I did in VA.  I had been successful and still enjoyed myself.  Well, lets just say I kinda went off that plan.  While I was very carefree with my eating, I did make it a point to remain active!!   I allowed myself to eat WHATEVER I wanted for over a week and half.  It was SOO hard to come back and start tracking again and get on track.  I didnt want to weigh myself at the next meeting but did and realized I gained 7 lbs!!  I was a little sad but it was expected.  I learned that while its ok to indulge every so often, I dont want to undo all of my hard work!!  The longer I stay off plan is the harder it is to get back on!! 

For the first time ever, I am getting back and track and keeping my goals in mind.  I am not going to allow myself to overindulge.  I have lost 55 lbs since February and am intent on losing more!! After all..I have a wedding dress to buy!! :-)

I will be writing more often, as my week days and weekends are a little less chaotic. 

As always, thanks for reading and take care!!