Week 1 - Success

I am back and 4.8 pounds lighter! I was a bit of a disappointment that it wasn't more but due to my Aunt Flo being in town I figured it would happen. I anticipated approximately 6-7 pounds but I am fine with 4.8 because this morning I was down 3 more!!!! I figured I was just excessively bloated as I felt that way and my rings were extremely tight and this morning it went away! Wahoo! So, I am looking forward to SAturday's weigh in.

I did so well this weekend by the way! I am actually really enjoying the new plan they have. My points went down to 36 already, but that is okay. I actually branched out and made a recipe last weekend for wheat pasta. It was pretty darn good if I might say so myself. My hubby ate it up too! I have really been watching everything I eat and making healthier snack selections. Pretzels have become my friend. Apples have become my friends.

Last week I ate broccoli, spinach, and made these grilled veggies consisting of red peppers, yellow peppers, squash, zucchini, and red onions. It was so yummy, expecially over a little rice!

A couple of things....

I know this is a lifestyle change. I am making healthier choices and will have to stick to this for the rest of my life. Sure I can have the occasional chips but pretzels are a much better option.

I am taking it one day at a time. Every day I am just trying to make it through the day. I think I am definitely add.icted to food. Eating was a way to relieve stress. Instead of having 2 bowls of cereal at night I am having an apple. They take longer to chew and are healthy. There are times when I want to just buy something fattening but I am reminding myself one day at a time. Heck it is one meal at a time!!!

I am looking forward to the future. I can't wait for the day that I feel comfortable in my own skin and don't feel like a huge blob that everyone is staring at. I am excited about these new healthy foods I am eating. I know in the long run this is a better example for my child too. I want to grow old and watch her have children. I don't want to die at 50 before all of that happens.

OK that is all for now. Until next week....