That's down 1.8 since last Thursdays weigh-in. Not holding my breath, I fluctuate a lot.
In keeping with my previous routine of paying myself for activity, I am going to earn $2.5 for every Weight Watchers "Activity Point". In the few days I was on the program last week I earned 9 points = $22.5 I have a couple straggling walks from November still in the old jar, so we'll make it $32.5 this week.
I hope this new take on dieting shows results because so far it seems like something I could live with. I have options, and I do not feel deprived. I actually have made my day more tasty instead of less. My favorite is breakfast: mushroom & green onion omlet w/ a glass of ovaltine. On days that I don't feel like cooking I have cereal + ovaltine that is worth the same amount.
I still struggle with a nagging sensation after dinner that I want some chocolate. We don't have any in the house, so it's easy to just tell myself 'tough luck'. But I know from past experience that sometimes I will break down and just whip up some brownies from scratch (oh the dangers of knowing how to cook!). Has anyone out there found a cure for these nagging feelings??
January 26, 2012
January 25, 2012
Jitters
Tomorrow is the big day : my starting weigh-in. I'm a little nervous. I want to see a difference from last week (even when I am not on some kind of plan I write down my weight every Thursday). It seems like I am always hearing about "large numbers" the first couple of weeks and then you should lose 1-2 pounds per week... in my world 1-2 pounds was the dramatic portion returning to zeros after that. I want that pattern to change, and I'm nervous it won't.
I sweated again today, go me! I really didn't want to, the couch was very comfortable and warm. I braved the 30 degree weather and took a 35 min walk after doing 15 minutes or so of varying crunches. I even threw in a couple of spurts of jogging (incredibly unusual for me).
Fruits & veggies are still being consumed.
Overall, it's been a good day, I'm just nervous about the scale.
I sweated again today, go me! I really didn't want to, the couch was very comfortable and warm. I braved the 30 degree weather and took a 35 min walk after doing 15 minutes or so of varying crunches. I even threw in a couple of spurts of jogging (incredibly unusual for me).
Fruits & veggies are still being consumed.
Overall, it's been a good day, I'm just nervous about the scale.
January 24, 2012
Exercise Revisited
A friend of mine told me if I want to lose weight I'll have to do more than walk. Losing weight requires sweating. At least, that's what she says. She's been around the block when it comes to diet & exercise, and I think she might be on to something. For some people walking is enough, but I've walked enough on a consistent basis to know that I will not lose any weight that way.
That being said, I have done some sweating these past two days. Wish me luck keeping this up! While trying to get to my goal weight I think I should "sweat" 5 days a week. Once I reach my goal walking should help me maintain. If I'm not walking 3 days a week of some other form of exercise should suffice. These are only hypothesis.
My plan is to do my 20 minute P90X Ab-Ripper work out 3 days a week. Would that be considered cardio? I want to offset the other 2 days a week with something else. If an Ab workout is cardio then I will lift weights the other two days, if not I will need to find something.
That being said, I have done some sweating these past two days. Wish me luck keeping this up! While trying to get to my goal weight I think I should "sweat" 5 days a week. Once I reach my goal walking should help me maintain. If I'm not walking 3 days a week of some other form of exercise should suffice. These are only hypothesis.
My plan is to do my 20 minute P90X Ab-Ripper work out 3 days a week. Would that be considered cardio? I want to offset the other 2 days a week with something else. If an Ab workout is cardio then I will lift weights the other two days, if not I will need to find something.
January 23, 2012
Weight Watchers Re-visited
In case you haven't noticed, I am terrible at blogging. Nonetheless, I am here again. Perhaps my blogging mirrors my weight-loss efforts? Yes, I think it does.
I joined Weight Watchers for the second time yesterday. I've got the mid-winter, feeling fat, blues and to top it off I will be wearing a swim suit in less than a month *gasp!* This time around I would like to do things a little differently.
Firstly, I need to exercise more. It's a fact of life. Like it or not I am pretty sedentary during the winter months and it doesn't do me any favors. The less I do, the more depressed I get. I'm looking for 20 minutes of exercise, 5 days a week. So far, so good, but it's only Day 1.
Secondly, I'd like to fill my meals & snacks with fruits and vegetables. They are worth 0 points on the Weight Watchers system and are something my body actually needs. One thing I dislike about diets in general is the use of weird filler foods like cool whip, tasteless cereal, and 100 calorie packs. Those foods make me feel like I'm not eating anything. Mushrooms and green onions are going to be a household staple from now on. My husband and I both love them. Bananas are already a staple, but EJ is the only one eating them, now it's my turn. I'd also like to make some apple chips. I have a dehydrator and they will make a nice crunchy-sweet snack.
Lastly, I am not going to get in a smoothie rut! Last time I did weight watchers I had a smoothie for lunch ever day. Lunch is not satisfying if there is nothing to chew! I'm thinking a good turkey sandwich is in order. Cucumber would be a nice addition to sandwiches. I like it at Subway, why not do the same at home?
I have about a million goals jumping around in my head, but the only one I care to voice is to stick with it. Yes I want my jeans to stop pinching, look good in my bridesmaid dress, to reach my wedding-day weight, to look good in a bikini, to wear a size 8... but those are all such loft goals. I never stick with a program long enough to reap any benefits, let alone meet a goal! This time, let's just stick to the plan, and figure out something that works now and will continue to work in the future!
My last scheme involved paying myself to work out. I liked it and I think I will keep it. There's no need to keep a jar around since I already track my activity in Weight Watchers.
I joined Weight Watchers for the second time yesterday. I've got the mid-winter, feeling fat, blues and to top it off I will be wearing a swim suit in less than a month *gasp!* This time around I would like to do things a little differently.
Firstly, I need to exercise more. It's a fact of life. Like it or not I am pretty sedentary during the winter months and it doesn't do me any favors. The less I do, the more depressed I get. I'm looking for 20 minutes of exercise, 5 days a week. So far, so good, but it's only Day 1.
Secondly, I'd like to fill my meals & snacks with fruits and vegetables. They are worth 0 points on the Weight Watchers system and are something my body actually needs. One thing I dislike about diets in general is the use of weird filler foods like cool whip, tasteless cereal, and 100 calorie packs. Those foods make me feel like I'm not eating anything. Mushrooms and green onions are going to be a household staple from now on. My husband and I both love them. Bananas are already a staple, but EJ is the only one eating them, now it's my turn. I'd also like to make some apple chips. I have a dehydrator and they will make a nice crunchy-sweet snack.
Lastly, I am not going to get in a smoothie rut! Last time I did weight watchers I had a smoothie for lunch ever day. Lunch is not satisfying if there is nothing to chew! I'm thinking a good turkey sandwich is in order. Cucumber would be a nice addition to sandwiches. I like it at Subway, why not do the same at home?
I have about a million goals jumping around in my head, but the only one I care to voice is to stick with it. Yes I want my jeans to stop pinching, look good in my bridesmaid dress, to reach my wedding-day weight, to look good in a bikini, to wear a size 8... but those are all such loft goals. I never stick with a program long enough to reap any benefits, let alone meet a goal! This time, let's just stick to the plan, and figure out something that works now and will continue to work in the future!
My last scheme involved paying myself to work out. I liked it and I think I will keep it. There's no need to keep a jar around since I already track my activity in Weight Watchers.
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