Fearfully & Wonderfully Made

Trying to decide which to save up for.... the Zumba for Kinnect XBox 360 or The Biggest Loser: Ultimate Challenge for Kinnect XBox 360. I've heard mixed reviews on both... People raved about them... and some others didn't like them. Maybe I will rent them first and see which one I like better. I wonder if my kids will really let me work out... When I would do pilates they would hang from my legs as I was trying to do downward facing dog... not very helpful :)

Favorite 1 point treat. Grasshopper Mint cookie by Keebler. So good. I love the minty chocolate flavor.

One thing that I think most diets forget is the importance of treats. That's why I like Weight Watchers. I'm NOT deprived!!! In fact I'm nibbling on a Dark Chocolate Reeses Peanutbutter Cup as I write. Having a lifestyle that includes treats and recognizes the fact that there are birthday parties, social events, weddings, etc. to attend is wonderful. I'm learning how and when I want to eat certain foods. Letting certain foods be "forbidden" will set you up to fall... eventually. I'm learning to "Think BEFORE I eat!"

Weighed in today.... I've lost a total of 11 pounds ! Wahoo. It was a rough week being sick and in addition eating too much sugar earlier in my week.... but I lost 3.4 pounds this week. So yay! Feeling motivated.

Okay, did I eat the sugar because I didn't feel well or did I not feel well because I ate the sugar? Bronchitis, flu-like symptoms,aches, fever, sore throat... all symptoms I'm currently experiencing. At least I'm not overeating, right? Just kidding. Can't wait to feel better!

I ate a lot of sugar yesterday. I used probably all my extra points that I'm allotted for the week. It made me feel sick and crummy. I don't want to do that again. Not only do I have to focus extra hard on what I eat this week... but it wasn't worth it. Blah. When I'm not moderate I feel crappy. I think I was sad & looking for comfort. I kept thinking I was just giving myself a break and being "free"... but really I was just a captive. Yuck. Live and Learn, right?

So, I'm down a total of 7.6 pounds. That's a 5 pound bag of sugar and 2 POUNDS of BUTTER! Whew-hoo! The weight doesn't seem that much but it's the way that my clothes are fitting that gets me excited. I also feel better in general physically. In addition I'm learning how to have treats and enjoy food in moderation. I'm just feeling more mindful of what's going in my mouth. I've started back to Zumba at the Y... and I'm loving it! I made blueberry muffins with a Fiber One Mix and bulked it up with extra blueberries. Everyone loved them! They were super yum while still being super good for you!

So how did I do on my weigh in on Friday (the 7th)? Equivalent in weight of what I lost... 2.6 pounds! I must confess I was a little disappointed. I was hoping for something a little more drastic the first week... you know like between 5-7 pounds. BUT, I realized I'm losing weight healthier than I did in the past. My goal is consistency not dramatic results that just as quickly disappear and besides, I don't feel deprived. I even went away with Mike for an overnight... ate out twice (once at the Cheesecake Factory)... had desserts and coffee, etc. during the week and still managed to lose 2.6 pounds! Not only that but I can tell I'm losing inches. I feel it in my clothes! I can button up things I couldn't button up before. My jeans aren't cutting into my waist. I'm learning how to eat better so I'm satisfied longer... so I get the nutrition I need... and so I become healthier. I love it!!! I edited a recipe I love for banana chocolate chip muffins and made

A good day for following my new lifestyle. I even had a date with Mike and was able to plan how to use my points to the best advantage! Yay! I popped popcorn before we went to the movies. I had some clementines an apple and popcorn to get me through my desire to munch while I watch. I even had a McD's icecream cone... I don't feel deprived and I don't feel out of control with my eating. It's very nice.