Austin Texas

So far so good here in Austin. I have managed to stay on program (yeah me)! I did use three of my weekly points yesterday (hamburger and fries) but I felt that was great. Today we ate at the free breakfast buffet and although the bisquits and gravy looked wonderful, I passed them by and ate eggs & sausage. I had a bit of orange juice and a taste of yogurt and even though I didn't eat a full serving, I counted the points. The yogurt was nasty and about half way through the orange juice I thought about the sugar and just couldn't finish it. We are more than halfway through the day and I have more points left than normal so I feel like I am really doing good. We will see at weigh in on Sunday.

We have one more night and most of tomorrow left here and I am feeling good. The girls play for the state championship tomorrow and when they win, I will have CAKE!!!

Bummer

I had a rough day today, not that I had trouble sticking to the program, but that I just can not "fudge" on my points. I went into my weekly allowance points today. I had planned on saving them all for the weekend, but when I was figuring my lunch points I made a mistake. Not a big one, just enough to make myself have to go over on supper. As I started writing everything down, I started to just leave something off and make it look good. How would anyone know? Well, not only would I know, God would too. When I thought about it that way, I joyfully wrote down the correct figures. Next time I will not leave all my information laying on my desk at work and I will get right from the get go.

I guess the victory dessert I was planning on for Saturday will just have to cost me fewer points!

Weigh In #1

I weighed today and LOST 4 pounds. YEAH ME!

It was very crowded and I was there on Monday instead of Sunday, so I won't get to ask my questions until next week. But I am really happy with the loss.

I will keep trying!

I Feel Good

We went to Midland today and watched basketball. Not only did the girls win and will now play in the final four tournament next weekend, but I did very well (I think). I ate off the smart menu at On the Border and didn't even finish the meal. I got full fast. Now, I did count the entire meal at the highest point value that I figured so I hope I did it right.

I had less than a cup of popcorn at the ball game and (with Frank's help) remembered to add the points . Again I figured on a full serving and with the most points value that I could figure.

I will see at weigh in. I will have to wait a day longer than I want to, but we are fishing a tournament tomorrow so I will not make it to the Sunday weigh in. But I feel good about everything.

I will let you know how it goes

1st Night Eating Out - No Problem

Well, I did it. We went to Red Lobster and I did great. I had to change my menu a little from what I had originally intended and I came in at the same point value. And I didn't go into my weekly allowance points. I actually told Frank I felt like I had eaten too much. I wasn't stuffed, but I was a little more than satisfied.

We had a bit of a problem with service and dirty glasses, but other than that we really enjoyed our evening together.

First Dnner Out

It is Friday, eating out day. Frank will want fish today since it is during Lent. So I am going to suggest Red Lobster. I have already checked out to see what I could eat and I think I have a menu that will keep me on my points without going into my weekly allowance.

Grilled Shrimp w/Baked Potato and Salad or Broccoli and I can even have 1 pat of butter and a roll.

I am still trying to hang on to those weekly points because of travel this weekend. Not only are we planning to go to Midland for basketball, but we have decided we are going to fish a tournament on Sunday. So lots of eating out. This is a good meal. We are going to try to go as early as possible so we can beat the crowd. The other advantage to that is I won't be standing there getting hungry.

Since I have already got my water in for the day, I think I will even have an iced tea.

I managed

I was a bit worried about tonight. I was the only one home and that usually has me snacking all night long. I did good. I had tuna and crackers with some veggie soup for supper and them a snack of yogurt. I did want something to eat but I made myself drink water. I wasn't hungry, just bored. That is when I normally eat, when I'm bored.

I did get into my weekly allowance points yesterday but I think it was because I ate at church. I may have taken too many points off but better to take to many as not enough. That is what those weekly points are for.

So yeah for me on my small little victory tonight.

I had another victory in that I past up chocolate twice today. Once at work and tonight at home.

That was a major achievement. I love chocolate.

I still haven't decided on what I will be doing this weekend, but I am sure I will face some obstacles. I am sure I will be using more of those weekly allowance points. But I will try my hardest not to use them all. (small victory)

Day Three

This is day three on WW and so far so good. I like the plan. I have not felt like I have gone off plan for these three days. Small victory.

I am still not getting all my points used on each day and I have yet to get into my Weekly Points Allowance. That I know is a good thing. But this weekend we may be traveling to Midland for Basketball. That will be a test and I would like to have those points available if I need them. I am anxious for weigh in day on Sunday. I hope i do not disappoint myself.

I have a few questions for the meeting. I need to ask about not using my points. Also I am concerned about the fruits & vegetables and the fats. I know I should be getting more fruits and vegies, but the fats have me concerned. I don't add any butter or anything, so I need more guidance on what counts as a fat.

But I still feel good and am hoping to fit in to some capris I have not worn in a couple of years. I still don't know if I am ready to open up this blog for the world to see. I really don't want to be criticized but I know there is also support out there. I will see how I feel after weigh in.

I did It

I started Weight Watchers Sunday, so today was my first day. I didn't use all my points so I am not really sure that is a good thing or bad thing. I guess I will find out at my first weigh in. I am real excited. I have done this program before but it has changed dramatically since I first did it. I hope this time when I reach my goal weight I keep it off forever.

Anyone that has ever struggled with weight loss has that same dream. It is just so hard. I love food. I will pray for the strength to withstand the tempting things I love. I am not just doing this for me but also for my family. I want them to be proud of me and happy with the way I look. I also want to be around for a long time for them. I want to see MM kids!

One step at a time.