Woohoo! I didn't give up on Day 2

So I succeeded yesterday in following the PointsPlus plan and didn't forget nor lose sight of my goal... Staying on target for at least one day. It sounds much easier than one might think.

I've always had a weight issue nor learned at an early age how to eat properly. So imagine the bad habits I pick up when I don't have a goal... I allow things like candy, potato chips, etc to lurk around my home for the little ones and my husband. Yesterday I didn't go crazy throwing every thing out, but I did put everything out of sight. A mom spends a lot of time in the kitchen even when a mom isn't hungry. And that's where we struggle with mindless eating. We eat because it is there.

I stayed on target. I admit though, those points can add up rather quickly.  Even this morning, I pre-planned that I would have greek yogurt with fruit. So I cut up my fruit, weighed out my yogurt, which 2 ounces of yogurt can go quite a long way... then I realized I was lacking protein, which I do believe has helped me with curbing hunger. So I added my pecans... while they will do me a big favor with being satisfying, I was caught off guard with the PP Value. Again, it helps with curbing my hunger, so I can't get too trippy over this.

So bigger goal today... Stay on my food plan and WORK OUT. In January I did quit the gym. I once had a great routine where I went in daily to just hop on the elliptical and come back a couple times a week for class.  However I never am happy with having to wait, especially in these first three months of the year where New Years Resolutions are in tact. So I left. Perhaps soon I'll go back, but right now, I wanted to save us some money knowing I wouldn't be going on a regular basis.  So no gym, what to do?  I bought Zumba in addition to my Just Dance videos.

Zumba Zumba Zumba... my first experience with the new fad wasn't so great. I hopped in class, tripped all over myself and others. In a previous blog I mentioned I need to work on my confidence. For someone with no rhythm and two left feet, Zumba wasn't the place to get it. I had women of all ages and sizes circling around me. Good for them... sad for me.  I didn't go back until one day I was complaining not knowing the instructor was next to me, Dacia, who said, "give it another shot."  So I did. It was fun music and energy, but again I felt left out. When I was working for Weight Watchers, a member said she was wanting to try it out, I volunteered to go with her for moral support. Then I got hooked. Apparently everyone did too, the classes were getting far too large, I need my space to trip on myself.  So I was completely delighted to find out I could add Zumba to my Wii Collection.

Today, as I was dancing like no one was watching, because there wasn't, I was giggling because of all the cracking and snapping from the Crepitus. My little three year old was there dancing with me and she turns around saying, "What was that?"  haha... again, confident in my decision to dance and exercise "alone."  I was also giggling because of the lack of rhythm I have... imagining what I must look like, I almost considered grabbing a mirror to see if I'm actually dancing  or just looking like a maniac.  Either way, I worked up a good sweat.

My week end goal is to attend a Weight Watchers meeting on Saturday after not attending since December. It's time to face reality of the damage I have done and maybe it won't be as bad as I thought.

So all in all, it's looking like a good day!

Ok, So I admit, I forgot

A few years ago, I had intended on starting this blog with a goal in mind, enjoying my thirty somethings. I believe later I realized I needed to focus on my current health. I had issues with horrible body pain, headaches, stomach problems, etc. In my younger years, I thought how great my 30 somethings will be. My thoughts were this: a career will be established, have a healthy lifestyle, be confident in myself and also with my body, a home of my own, possibly a love interest or a husband and children. Apparently Jennifer Garner thought the same thing? (13 going on 30) On the note of being in love with my own body, I did grow up in the 80s... where we watched movies all about exercising.  Jamie Lee Curtis, how dare you make the moves on John Travolta!

My first entry is going to focus on health... since my forgetfulness is health related.

I turned 30 in January. Was it difficult as so many others have said? Not really. In fact, I was pretty excited. Though I'm sure I didn't have anyone sharing the enthusiasm.

I over celebrated my changing to my new digits. I gained probably 5 pounds... ugh. Jeans, slacks, shirts all not fitting so well.  Not too long ago, I left Weight Watchers, where I was once a Mentor and Leader... when I resigned, I apparently resigned from myself.  Luckily, I'm trying to be reactive before it gets completely out of hand.

Weight Watchers came out with a great new plan, called the PointsPlus program. I was very excited to be part of the roll out.

Over the weekend, we were visiting family and attended a birthday part... I was soooo upset with myself when my big slacks were not so big, in fact they were snug. I was thankful I packed a "body slimmer" which prevented muffin top.  Rather than wallow in self pity this time around, I decided I am getting back on plan. Ok, so I admit, I did have a large soda, potato chips and a breakfast roll on our way back home... but once I walked in the door, I started checking out options.

I admit, I was thinking of checking out Jenny Craig. I did look into it, the more I thought about the idea, I realized how I was not doing myself any favors. There are reasons and bad habits as to why I've gained this weight, which I need to work through, not just have some pre-made meals sent to me. I also checked out Nutri System and a few other weight loss programs and plans. In the past I experimented with weight loss pills... FYI--- bad idea!

I was not impressed with reviews that I had searched online, along with reviews I've had when I once worked for Weight Watchers. I had many people say they tried these other companies, which didn't work well or didn't have lasting results.

So here I am, back on Weight Watchers. Luckily, they have a plan for Lifetime Members. (Those who have reached their weight loss goal and maintain it) So I don't have to really worry about registration fees, etc. I just have to pay for the lack of maintaining my goal and for not attending meetings once a month.

I downloaded the Weight Watcher application to my iPod Touch, since I'm not so fortunate to have an iPhone. I LOVE the app! It is awesome. I was able to track with the iPhone, look up recipes, look for inspiration, etc. Tracking was once a downfall, however my iPod doesn't really leave my side, so this hopefully will be a piece of cake.  Did someone say cake!?

Well anyway, day one has been a slight success. I've been paying attention... And SIPPING my soda, which I do need to really cut back on. It's not good for us. But even what is good for us is only good in moderation.

So here I go. Hopefully I won't forget to be healthy... Nor write about it.