Update

Well, it has been a good week and I lost 12 pounds this week. Now, before anyone screams and says, "You were not eating enough" or "That is dangerous." I am here to tell you that I ate all my points and then some because I used some of my exercise points and extra points over the weekend. I did have a couple days where I ate under my points by maybe one or two points. I consider this progress for me, as I am trying to realize if I am not hungry that I do not need to eat those last one or two points just because they are there unless I feel the need to. Anyways . . . I made up for it on the weekend. I never felt too extremely hungry either and I am still breathing and did not dwindle away. Just remember that I work out about on an elliptical trainer for an hour six days a week most weeks. Sometimes, I use the bike and sometimes I use a treadmill or alternate between all three, but I almost always work out for about an hour.

I always lose big the first week I go on a diet or get back into the swing of things. The second week, I usually gain a pound even though I do everything right. My body kind of goes into some kind of shock and it is frustrating. So, I have decided to do something that has worked in the past for me when I hit a little plateau or I feel my body is not cooperating. It is still WW, but I use something called the Wendie Plan from time to time. It kind of shakes things up. My body just gets used to things and that is why I vary my exercise or my calories each day when I get stuck. I just thought since in the past I have been a gainer usually the second week why not use it now. The third week, I usually go back to losing and will go back to regular points until things need to be shaken up again.

This week, I have really focused on listening to my body and hunger and when I am truly hungry. I also realized that if I slip up that it is not the end of the world. I just need to get right back on and keep going. I will get there eventually. In just one week, I feel about ten times better than I have in a long time. I think Heather said she felt empowered. That is exactly how I feel. This has been my biggest problem for my entire life. If I can do this, I can do just about anything.

Just have to share a favorite 6 point breakfast of mine. English muffin, one egg cooked how you want it, one Kraft single pepper jack cheese slice, one slice Canadian bacon. I put a little brown mustard on mine or my hubby likes a scraping of mayo and some ketchup. This is only 6 points and very filling. I try to usually keep breakfast more around 4-5, but this is worth it.

Another thing that helps me with lunch time are soups. They are awesome. Many are low points. My favorite is 98% Fat Free Clam Chowder by Campbell's. The entire can is only 3 points. I swear you can hardly tell that this stuff is low-fat. The 98% Fat Free Broccoli and Cheese made with 1% milk is 5 points for the entire can. I usually have a bowl for lunch and maybe save the rest for an afternoon snack.

As for this week, I am just focusing on the same and getting healthy. Water drinking has gotten way better. Yeah. Here's to good health and a good week to all of you trying to make changes in your life.!:)