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!!