When I told my walking partners about my AHA moment they both, separately, asked me, "what's your plan?" To my surprise I had a plan. I guess after all those Mondays of starting diets, and the South Beach and the Atkins and the Grapefruit and the Cabbage Soup DIETS (I know some of you know what I'm talking about), the path was clear. I had done Weight Watchers a long time ago and lost weight. I had joined again through meetings and online a few years later. This time I was contemplating Weight Watchers and possibly Jenny Craig because let's face it Valerie Bertonelli looks good! BUT a day or so later I said you know what - I'm not going to spend another dime on another DIET. I have the tools. Weight Watchers points system gives me the structure that I need to get started and the flexibility to eat the foods I love in moderation. So I dug out my old materials, books, journal, etc and got started.
I am on day three of Weight Watchers. I just finished a Yoplait Light - Boston Cream Pie flavor - you know like the commercials with the woman at the fridge talking about all the great sweets she has in the house and her husband is all excited until he sees she's talking about yogurt - well anyway, as I was eating it I was pretending it was a Boston Cream Doughnut. Not quite the same but still tasty and best of all only 2 points and one source of calcium for the day! Love the dual purpose foods.
Last night I conquered the grocery store hungry. I tried something new. I love to cook and try new things so I knew I was going to cook chicken. I started picking up veggies I've never tried before and new combinations of veggies. No recipes - just picked stuff up like bella mushrooms, bright lights fennel, zucchini and spinach. Tonight I'm going to put them all together and see what happens! I'll let you know. I also picked up some of my favorite snacks and had a great time writing the points values on everything when I got home. Did you know that Jell-o and Fiberful Fruit Leather have ZERO points!?! Sugar free pudding is only 1 point! I was so excited.
This morning I woke up after maybe two snoozes instead of six. I went downstairs and did yoga. I have a few yoga shows and a few cardio shows from Fit TV saved on my DVR for days when I don't feel like going out. After yoga with my cats by my side, I had one of my new favorite breakfasts - one cup of Smart Start cereal, 1/2 cup of cocoa crispies and one cup of 1% milk, with a 1/2 a banana. It was yummy over Good Morning America. Then my day started.
So far I've had a pretty good day. I am gearing up for two big dinners - one on Friday and one on Saturday - both including amazing food and even better sweets. So I'm banking my points and will keep things in perspective. PORTION CONTROL will be my friend. I will lean on it rather than the crutch that my cravings have become. And before every bite I will say... is this worth the points.... is this worth the points.... is this worth the points???
Wow!!! What a freakin' start to a brand new you. What you have committed to will be life altering and amazing to watch.
ReplyDeletePeople will tell you "good luck"
Say "Thanks, but I don't need luck. I have support AND a plan." Throw up a peace sign and bounce!
YOU GOT THIS!!!
It is an inspiration to log on daily and see your progress and accomplishment. What you have taken on and vowed to do is powerful and it will be amazing to watch you achieve your goal! Keep up the great work Nikki!!!