Bit by Bit.

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 healthier & less point version. It's delicious! Whole wheat flour. 1/2 the sugar. 1/2 the butter. 1/2 the chocolate chips... added some unsweetened applesauce and cinnamon. I used nonfat plain yogurt instead of sour cream. And they still taste amazing!

This week I hope to start exercising at the YMCA. I'm also hoping to learn how to do e-tools on Weight Watchers. The past two nights I've had points to spare!

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