I’m currently doing Weight Watchers, and every week I blog a bit about what I’ve learned and experienced, and whether I’ve lost or gained weight for the week. I take notes in the weekly meetings and post them, too.
Some of the fiber I got in this week came in the form of these oranges.
Last week I said that I thought this past week was going to be a good one. Sometimes, I can feel it in my bones. I was right; I’m down a pound. This brings my grand total of weight lost to 8 pounds (a total that just happens to be my very first recorded weight, when I was a few minutes old. I lost newborn me!)
With all the ups and downs, I have averaged exactly half a pound per week of loss since this is my 16th week.
I did NOT manage the weekly challenge, which was eat five servings of fruits or veggies at least five days. I came kind of close, though, and managed to munch on more veggies this week than I ever have before. It’s a REALLY good feeling, especially when… you know… I have to… and then it’s all awesome… because of the fiber? Yeah. Wahoo for fiber.
This week was about stopping the Eat-a-thon. Notes are below the jump.
Identify triggers and figure out what you are trying to accomplish with food
Common triggers are:
Feeling better.
Rewards or comforts
Curing bordom.
Laziness.
ID trigger times
Common trigger times are post-dinner, late night, out drinking. Plan for these times (one-point desserts or savory treats. Saving points for these times.)
ID the reason to loose weight.
This will help you accomplish your goals and keep them in focus.
A fun rule to have for yourself:
Do it with dignity: if you are having a treat, put it on a plate with coffee while you are sitting down. Don’t eat it out of a pastry bag on the street. Enjoy it and make it special.
Try: Trader Joes Flat Bread Pizza
Weekly Challenge: Do one healthful thing this week that you did not do last week – workout, veggies, water, WHATEVER!
