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.
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