Not a bad week at all - I’m down 4.5 pounds! What did I do? I ate from the WW Core foods list (97% of the time, they don’t include granola or trail mix).

I started things off the same way that I did last year, pretty much. I went to Sparkpeople.com and put my current and goal weights in, let it tell me how many cals, carbs, protein, fat & fiber I should have a day. Then I opened up my CalorieKing Diet Diary right here on my own desktop (I bought the software last year), and updated all of my information. My calorie intake - 1281. Fat=25g, Carbs=135g, Fiber=20g, Protein=100g. With all of this info, I start looking at how to fill those daily totals wisely, starting off with a fat-free vanilla latte (which I didn’t have to give up! yay!). I increased my water intake, it’s been on average about 66 ounces per day, sometimes a little more.

I haven’t even begun an exercise regimen yet - although I have picked up the pace while I’m at the grocery store or just walking to and from and here and there.

4.5 lbs. the first week back on track - not too dang shabby - I’ll take it!