It's about time that I finally take myself up on my promise to be in great shape for the summer. I am going to be going away on May 9th, and hope to reach one of my goals by then - 145. I would love to be sitting by the pool WITHOUT worrying about my tummy, or my butt, or my arms.
I started Weight Watchers last month. So far, things have gone great and I have lost some weight. My starting weight was about 165, and I am currently at approximately 154 give or take (I haven't weighed myself yet this week, I find scales hard to come by). I think the major part of my weight loss was water weight, and I think the next 10 lbs will be much more difficult.
I had a rough time over the long weekend (which I'm sure is a common problem), so this is my day 1 of kicking it in high gear. I've been taking pics of myself once a week, and have already noticed a difference. Here's a little about me, just so you all know:
1. 165 is my comfort weight, I have a hard time leaving that zone.
2. I like to have a glass of wine or two with dinner, and I"m finding that hard to give up.
3. Weekends are very difficult for me. The loss of workday structure is a big obstacle when deciding times to eat/what to eat on the weekends.
The benefits of weight watchers is the bonus points you can earn for working out, so I've been going to they gym quite often for about an hour at a time. I like the flexibility of being able to eat whatever you want, but 22 points doesn't allow for much indulgence (which is good, but sometimes hard). 22 points equals approximately 1200/cal per day.
I find it easiest to pack a lunch and breakfast and bring that to work, then I'm not tempted by many things by going out to buy lunch. Plus, bought lunches I'm sure have many hidden calories.
If anyone out there is on weight watchers, let me know! I would love to have a bit of a support group for the upcoming 4 weeks, when I hope to have reached my temporary goal of 145.
So, Day 1 (of being back on track), 25 days to go
Breakfast: Oatmeal and 1 tbsp sugar 3pts.
Coffee 1 pt
Snack: Fruit mix (apple,orange,banana) 3 pts.
Lunch: Veggie risotto (1 cup) 6 pts.
Dinner: Whole wheat pasta, sauce (1c.) 3 pts.
1/4 cup sauce 1 pt
Spinach salad w/ balsamic 2 pts.
Total points allowed: 22
Total points used: 19
Gym Plan: after work, 20 min bike, 20 min treadmill, 20 min free weights
I started Weight Watchers last month. So far, things have gone great and I have lost some weight. My starting weight was about 165, and I am currently at approximately 154 give or take (I haven't weighed myself yet this week, I find scales hard to come by). I think the major part of my weight loss was water weight, and I think the next 10 lbs will be much more difficult.
I had a rough time over the long weekend (which I'm sure is a common problem), so this is my day 1 of kicking it in high gear. I've been taking pics of myself once a week, and have already noticed a difference. Here's a little about me, just so you all know:
1. 165 is my comfort weight, I have a hard time leaving that zone.
2. I like to have a glass of wine or two with dinner, and I"m finding that hard to give up.
3. Weekends are very difficult for me. The loss of workday structure is a big obstacle when deciding times to eat/what to eat on the weekends.
The benefits of weight watchers is the bonus points you can earn for working out, so I've been going to they gym quite often for about an hour at a time. I like the flexibility of being able to eat whatever you want, but 22 points doesn't allow for much indulgence (which is good, but sometimes hard). 22 points equals approximately 1200/cal per day.
I find it easiest to pack a lunch and breakfast and bring that to work, then I'm not tempted by many things by going out to buy lunch. Plus, bought lunches I'm sure have many hidden calories.
If anyone out there is on weight watchers, let me know! I would love to have a bit of a support group for the upcoming 4 weeks, when I hope to have reached my temporary goal of 145.
So, Day 1 (of being back on track), 25 days to go
Breakfast: Oatmeal and 1 tbsp sugar 3pts.
Coffee 1 pt
Snack: Fruit mix (apple,orange,banana) 3 pts.
Lunch: Veggie risotto (1 cup) 6 pts.
Dinner: Whole wheat pasta, sauce (1c.) 3 pts.
1/4 cup sauce 1 pt
Spinach salad w/ balsamic 2 pts.
Total points allowed: 22
Total points used: 19
Gym Plan: after work, 20 min bike, 20 min treadmill, 20 min free weights
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Howdy! I lost my weight in Canada using the WW points programme! The first 25 came off very easily. After that I really had to up my exercise, and plateaued for 6 wks. Then the next 25 came off, with lots of effort. Upping my exercise yet again by attending bikini bootcamp, I was able to knock off another 5. At one point I was down 60 pounds to 147, but my body seems very comfortable at 154 (I am 5'5").