OK. All of my stress at the end of this week ended on a happy note and a new focus to reward myself at some point with a NEW set of scales.

I lost 4.8 pounds this week! Now, with last week’s dismal .2 gain in my first week on Weight Watchers, I am at 4.6 pounds loss starting week three.

Things I did that I think made a difference:

1. Drank water like a mad woman, cut back on Crystal Light Tea.

2. Exercised consistently, even if I could only get in 30 minutes on the treadmill.

3. Tried to not eat after dinner at all. When I did, I had only a 1-2 point snack…no more. Night is my big snack time.

4. Stayed within my points all but one day. Tried to eat low carb when possible (but did eat some carbs).

Today I started in the right direction. Still have three sick kids but decided theres no time like the present. I only had half a sanwich at lunch and instead of fries I had veggies,yellow and orange bell peppers.

The boys haven’t left the house since Sunday so I decided a drive to Sonic for a treat.Thought it  would be a good way to get them out of the house but not expose anyone to their germs. I DID NOT get myself a treat. I passed it up. I never pass up treats, ever. And I also found out that Sonic now serves Diet Dr. Pepper. Oh I love it!!Still didn’t get one and finished my water bottle on the way home.

My mom comes Monday and I plan to go to the gym everyday shes here to jump start this lifestyle.  

It’s been a good day today.  I’ve recorded every bite on the SparkPeople site and have had 80+ oz of water already.  Now, if I could just talk myself into an exercise routine.  I just bought a yoga DVD, and I’m actually looking forward to that.  I used to do yoga faithfully every day many years ago.  I also re-inflated my pilates ball…does that count?  At least I’m thinking about it.   I hope everyone else is having a good weekend as well.  It feels so GOOD to be staying on track!

I went to my friends this morning.  She needed a witness in case the guy doing her blinds went nuts.   (long story and visuals needed).  Then we went to Philly to pick up my shoes and get something to eat and walk around.  It’s raining, crap, maybe just shoes and food.   Nope, stopped raining.  Called my sister to get her dry cleaning receipt.  No answer.   Anyway   We got to my sisters,  not there.  Called her,  she was at the food store, so we went to get something to eat and met up with her after.

Polenta bread, sooooooooo good.   Soooooooooo unhealthy.  But it was my meal for the day. I had a personal pizza, crab and asparagus, only ate 1/2 the rest, heated up for tomorrow.    Drank water.

I know I’ve been gone for a couple days and I’ve missed the encouragement. The end of this week was crazy and although I made time to get on the treadmill every day, that was about it for my accomplishments. I figured if I had to choose between the treadmill and coming here it was going to be my treadmill and that’s all that time allowed for since Wednesday. I didn’t do the best with watching what I ate toward the end of the week either and its time for me to get back on track with that too. I did good with drinking my water and no, Leanne I haven’t visited a fast food restaurant yet. I still want to do this and I cannot let life get in the way of what I want for myself. Therefore, this next week my goal is to be kind to myself. To do the things that I need to feel good (not including chocolate!), and to take time for myself. Just a little every day! Hey, Happy Birthday tomorrow Leanne! Take care to all of you and don’t eat the football party food this weekend. Go Broncos!

I made this the other night — delish! The chicken was tasty and moist, and there’s very little fat.

(moved to the Recipe Section)

The scale was not kind to me this morning. I got on it–up 4 pounds from yesterday. Now, realistically I know it’s water weight, because my DDAVP has not worn off three days running, and when that happens, I retain a lot. I can feel it in my forearms, this tightness that almost tingles once in a while. So I know it’s water weight, but that didn’t keep me from saying a few choice words at the scale this morning!

I’ve also decided I am really looking forward to getting my gall bladder yanked out (presuming the doc decides it’s necessary.) Aside from being tired of having to be freaky about every little thing that goes in my mouth, I heard from someone who had gall bladder problems while doing NutriSystem–she got hers out and was able to go back on it. I liked NS, the food is good and it was working for me, so if I can go back to it, all the better (and honestly, it appeals to the very lazy part of me that hates cooking…)