Weigh In

I didn't post last weigh in because I gained 1.5 pounds and was so frustrated with trying to eat healthy and actually gaining weight. Today's weigh in was the same, I'm trying to be hopeful because I didn't gain. I'm hoping the medication is finally starting to get out of my system and next weigh in will actually have some kind of loss - I don't even care if it's 1 oz at least something. Enough of that!

My new friends are these wonderful little crackers, you can go here to find out all about them. I found them in a vitamin store and love love love them. The best part is a serving size is 37 crackers for only 2 points. I also discovered laughing cow cheese I can't believe I haven't tried this before, only 1 point for one wedge - this makes a great afternoon snack.

Weigh In

First of all let me say I've had a great week, I've stayed on plan within my points each day and only used 4 extra points of my 35 weekly. With that said I actually gained 1 pound! I now really believe the medication I'm taking is the cause of my weight gain - not to blame just the medicine but after having a week like last week without losing, something is wrong. So I've decided to stop taking the medicine again, I tried a couple of weeks ago but ended up going back on it. Since I'm feeling so much better with eating lots of fruits and veggies I really believe I can't stop the medicine.

I set a few goals for myself this week, after I got back from weigh in I took the dogs for a walk. First Nyla, a boxer, actually she took me for a walk then Jazz, a silky terrier and I ended up giving her a workout. I'm going to walk at least 4 times this week (including today so only 3 more days for the week). I'm going to try to lose 2 pounds this week. I'm going to drink so much water I'll think I'm drowning. Continue to stay on play and not get discouraged.

No loss yet!

I've been doing great with my points and sticking to the plan but the scale is not cooperating with me. One major thing is I started today which always means a few extra pounds of water so I'm hoping that's the problem and by the time I weigh in on Friday I will have lost some. I really hope it's not the medicine, I was told the medicine doesn't make you gain weight it just increases your appetite. I do feel better eating more fruits and veggies, I've really been eating a lot of fruit which I guess my body has needed.

I was also very proud of myself with the No Pudge brownies - after I made them I cut them into serving sizes and put them into individual bags and put them in a container in the pantry so I can't see them when I open the door. For breakfast I've been eating a 1 point English muffin with 2 egg whites and it really fills me up, I usually have a banana before lunch. I'm still working on making sure I get all my water in for the day.

Good weekend

So far so good! I've done really good this weekend, I've tried to keep busy to avoid eating junk. I've been on a kick with soy beans, I've been adding them to my salads for lunch - I love them hot or cold and they fill me up. I've also discovered couscous again, it's amazing how good it is when you really want a carb. I've also noticed already how much better I'm feeling without eating all the junk. I've mainly been eating fruits and veggies with the exception of my WW dessert at night and I was excited to discover No Pudge Brownies at the store today. I'm cooking a roast for dinner tonight and I'll have brown rice and a salad. Since it's a big roast I'll use it for my lunches this week.

I'm back and I'm serious!

I finally decided to become serious about weight loss again. I started taking a new medication in June at first I had no change in weight but at the end of July it started creeping up on me. One of the medication side effects is weight gain but I'm determined to lose what I've gained and keep it off while staying on the medication - I believe I can do this. I have so many clothes I have been unable to wear this summer and I have some nice pants for the fall and winter that I really want to wear. I'm not going to buy any bigger size clothes I'll just have to suffer with wearing what few things fit me until I drop the weight.

Yesterday I made a commitment to WW again, I felt so motivated and relieved to get the weigh in over with. Since I'm over my goal weight I'll be paying until I get it under control. For some reason having to pay gives me more incentive to loose. I can have 20 points per day and yesterday I stayed within that (I used 2 of my 35 extra weekly points). I'm going to try and stay within me regular points without using the extra.

I keep thinking how great I felt when the weight started coming off and picturing myself wearing my smaller clothes. Now I need to start exercising, my work schedule has changed so I know I'll have to exercise on my off days since I work long hours on the other days and am very tired when I get home.

Hangin in

I'm still doing core and for the most part doing really good. I've only "cheated" with two oatmeal cookies each day except for the little debbies the other day. I haven't lost anymore than the .6 and I'm trying really hard not to get frustrated. I've been drinking plenty of water and started back with my yoga. I know I really shouldn't weigh everyday but I'm obsessed with seeing the scale go down!

Proud of me

I had a really great day yesterday, I ate everything core with the exception of a little debbie snack last night. I felt really guilty about eating the snack, but not guilty enough to not eat it! I drank plenty of water, no exercise but I did lose .6 which is probably water weight but I'll take it. Here's to another good day!