Weight Watcher's Point Plus....

To date, I'm still holding on to the ten lbs I've lost since joining WW and holding steady. Haven't lost much since switching to the new plan, but I'm still adjusting to it. I think I'm counting my points wrong. I stopped going to the meetings due to financial reasons, but hope I can get back to them, to pick up some hints and tips!

Until then, I'm browsing the web and reading up on how others are coping. Some are doing remarkably well and others are like me, struggling. My husband has been encouraging and I really appreciate that. :)

Not going to the gym as often as we first were is probably increasing my challenges too, but I"m glad I'm not gaining!!! That's for sure. If I was at my goal weight, I'd be pretty friggin happy right now!

Gotta love less back fat lol....

So as an ancient & wise turtle said one day, in a fairy tale story, Slow and steady wins the race...and as for me....I'm still going slow and steady!

Haven't updated much, but that doesn't mean I'm not still doing Weight Watchers! I am. Trying to get adjusted to the Points Plus program, so I yo-yo'd a bit, but still holding steady at 10lbs lost and 18 inches lost around my waist. Yay! Still going to the gym and exercising and loving life. *Happy Dance*

What's Funny...and What's Not Funny....

I like Cookies....I like Cake....and once I know the WW point assigned too it..I make a decision about what I'm going to eat and what I'm not going to eat.....

So, here's what's not funny. No one knows what internal battles I may face picking up one cookie vs many....but when I pick up one friggin cookie, I don't want folks looking at me like I'm about to blow up 200lbs instantly from eating it.

I know some people feel that if a cookie is a trigger food, than don't even acknowledge it or eat it...But one of the reasons why I joined WW was because I wanted to learn what it actually did too me & my body other than, because it has sugar & fats, it's not good for you. Common sense eludes me when it comes to baked goods, lol, so NO, I didn't know or care that if I ate too many, it's going to stick to my thighs and sides....

Now, present day,  I do care. Now, I want to know how to include it in my life and not completely take it away. I was so upset, not too long ago, when a comment was made too me, when I grabbed a mini Kit Kat, "Alright, don't get right back to where you was." Then there was a, "I'm just kidding."

First of all, a joke (in my mind) is funny when everyone is laughing. Not just the person who makes the comical remarks. Watching Barney on How I Met Your Mother is funny. Watching my girls make fart jokes is funny (and stinky), but saying, "Don't get back to where you was." Is not funny too me.

I can't stand being watched for every move that I make, especially if I'm being watched for the sole reason for someone to find a flaw in me. I'll beat you to the punch. I have LOTS of FLAWS. I know there is a such thing as tough love, but I give myself enough of it, and the people who are supposed to be close to me should know it, but I guess they figure I need more.

So anyway, after the comment was made, all I said was, "Seriously? Yeah, that's what I'm going to do." and I just walked away. I can't imagine being watched for the rest of my life, just to see if I fail. How do you deal with that? Tell them to f** off? Or is showing them better than any word that you can say?

The trues answer will be, Forget what they say, think about how you feel, blah, blah, but my feelings get hurt too, damn.

Got my 10lb's Lost Weight Watcher's Ribbon...!

Okay so after being out of town, eating some good old cajun food, coming home, and catching a cold...The first thought that hit me when I jumped on the scale, was, "Please just don't let me have gained any weight."

Not only did I NOT gain weight while I was gone...(and had to guess estimate a lot of my points), but I dropped below 200lbs!!! I was struggling to break that 200 mark and I did! I'm 198 today and hopefully will get down to 188 in another month or so. :)

I think what's great about Weight Watchers, are the meetings, and talking to the people there. I'm putting less pressure on myself to hurry up and get the weight off, although I do want it off....I'm actually taking the time to enjoy myself! I'm learning to not dread food! It's pretty cool.

At my meeting today, our speaker talked about good comebacks for people during Thanksgiving time, when people who know you're on WW, are going to say a million things too you about your food choices. 

"Should you be eating that?" "Can I eat this in front of you?" "Oh come on, why are you on a diet during the food holidays?"

It's funny the way he answered those questions without hesitation.."Yes, Go for it, and because I want to be on one." And then he moved on. That's it. There's no long drawn out explanation of why you're doing it. You're doing it and then you move on to the next topic of conversation. How awesome is that! LOL

When I went out of town, my family did that too me, to an extent. The constant questions of, "Should you eat that?" "Should I fix you something else?" and the famous "Are you SURE you can eat that?" Then there is a smirk and an, "Okay, if you say so."

After the meeting, I happily bounced to my car, happy that I can say, "Yes, I can eat it. Yes, I am sure. And please KMA." lol  Just kidding about the Kiss my a** part, lol.

Been Busy...

but feeling really great! WW is going well. I've been losing 3lbs each week. Because I threw exercise in the routine, I did stall for a few days, but once my body realized I wasn't trying to kill it, the weight starting dropping back off again. I'm really loving it so far! Let's see how it continues to go! Thank you for all the support I've been getting.

1st Week - WW 3lbs lost

I'm SUPER EXCITED to have lost weight while on my monthly cycle! 

Not sure what's up with this losing 3lbs here & there, but I'll take it, lol. Following the points have been good for me....Anxious to see how this is going to turn out...


Currently, I'm a 28 point a day program, and some days I don't get to 28, and other days, (sometimes by miscalculation) I go over...But not over in the sense that I don't stay on the plan, because I also get an extra 35 points for the week which helps for some of those miscalculations!


It still takes control, but I'm glad some of the deprivation is cut out. I love still being able to enjoy the foods I love & go out to a restaurant with my friends & family without having to order just salad....  Although salad is still a good thing and I do eat lots of it!

I also, love, love, love walking almost every day with my good friend, Toya. It's therapeutic & reminds me about how exciting sisterhood among friends can be. 

Will update you guys again in a week!  

I'm here! I'm here! LOL

Sorry, I've been a busy bee. I didn't get a chance to complete 2 classes I had last semester, so I had to request an extension, and I'm trying to complete that homework.

Here's an important update: 

I stopped the HCG.

If anyone reading this blog still wants to try it out, by all means do it! My fellow military spouses are kicking a** on it, but I'm not successful due to not being able to abide by the strict guidelines. You do see results and fast if you stay on track! So please don't not try it because of me.

I'll still keep this blog up, because I'm still going to try and lose weight through another avenue.

I"m going to try Weight Watchers.

Also, one of my friends, is going to exercise with me, so hopefully I can get a buddy system going.

I'm kinda far away from the military spouses, and I see how well they are doing with HCG (it's awesome really!)..... I think having buddies with you and doing it together, in person, really helps out. They share recipes and cook for each other and hang out, it's sweet.

Thank you for alllll your support guys and for contacting me on Facebook! You guys rock. :D