3 weeks

So we are back from vacation and I am finishing up day 4 in a row of counting points. It's been a rough month for counting points but I am so happy to be back.

I read an interesting article today in the doctors office about losing weight, it said that fad diets work only because you lose water weight at first. I think we all know that but it went on to say that you don't actually start losing fat until around week three. It motivated me to think of weight watchers differently than counting points when it is convenient. To continue losing I need to step it up and stick with it. So much easier to type than actually do.

We have a big Music Festival coming up in three weeks where I will run into so many people so that is great motivation to stick with it for at least the next three weeks.

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Do you need a goal or upcoming event to motivate you or is the lose enough?

Cucumber sandwiches

I have a new favorite that is only 2 points...

I put ww cream cheese (1 pt) on a 1 pt bagel thin and top it with slices of cucumber and salt and pepper. So yummy, light and fresh!

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I had something almost identical at a lunch I attended and loved it so much I figured I would make it but for as little points as possible. What favorite have you made work into your daily points?

Fitting in more veggies and fruits

Lately while counting my points I have been working really hard on eating as many fruits and veggies as possible. I normally throw away the tub of spinach from Costco when I clean my fridge every two weeks but last time I almost finished it. I bought another one a few days ago and it will be gone soon! It is a little bit of an adjustment to add so much fiber to your diet but it is well worth it. I also get to eat so much more food because they are so low in points and so filling. I am actually having trouble getting in all my points by the end of the day.

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To give you an idea of what I'm talking about here's what I ate yesterday...

2 coffee

3 big spinach with fat free Italian, turkey bacon and hard boiled egg

2 bagel thin with cream cheese

1 string cheese

0 green beans

2 granola bar

1 prunes

2 scrambled egg whites with spinach and sun dried tomatoes

1 cut up apple with cinnamon and sugar

0 grilled peppers

0 V8

1 popcorn

1 superfood juice (1/2 serving watered down)

2 coffee

1 grapefruit

Fast, easy and only 2 points!

Sometimes you have to celebrate the small things and today I am celebrating the fact that I was able to count my points yesterday! The first day is the hardest and now I am past that. I woke up feeling proud and ready to start counting again today.

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I started the day with my typical cup of coffee and decided I was in the mood to make something special so I made an egg white omelet. Basically I scrambled 3 egg whites with a little water added instead of milk. At the very end I threw in a handful of spinach and some sun-dried tomatoes and let it cook just till the spinach wilted. I threw in a light laughing cow cheese wedge and stirred till it was melted. The tomatoes were my favorite part. The fiber from the spinach and tomatoes makes it pretty filling. Easy and gourmet for only 2 points!!

Typical Day

I was asked what I typically eat in a day so I figured that I would share what I am planning for today. I really believe planning every point you are going to eat that day keeps you on track better than winging it. I have found that keeping track in the notepad part of my iPhone works the best for me, most phones have these now I believe. Why not have it with you at all times.

The top part is what I have already eaten and the bottom is what I have planned for the day. I move them around as the day goes on. They don't need to be eaten in that order but having a list makes it so much easier.

Wedding Weight

It's been a month since I've posted and that generally means one thing, life got in the way and Weight Watchers took a back seat. The best part though is that today is a new day and you don't have to start a process again just start counting points.

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Last week I had a doctors appointment with a doctor I hadn't seen since right before we got married, as soon as the nurse had written down my weight I asked if she had my last weight from my last visit. I was down 4 lbs from my wedding weight! This may not sound like a lot but I was also pretty happy with the way I looked at my wedding. I really didn't start gaining weight until after we said I do. I also had been terrible about counting points so I knew I was a few pounds heavier than I could be.

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Weight Watchers really does work if you stick to the program and count every bite that goes into your mouth.

Winner of the giveaway

Finally getting around to posting the winner of the giveaway!

The lucky winner is

Kathy!!

Please leave me a message with your address so Progresso can send you the prize.