Progress...Finally!

I weighed in last night at my Monday night Weight Watchers meeting.  I lost 3.4 pounds and am at 186.6 pounds.  Holy crap...can't believe I just posted my actual weight.  Whatever...anyway, I stayed on program all week.  It paid off; now I just have to keep on track heading in to the next two weeks.

This weekend we're headed to the lake (always lots of yummy favorite spots to eat there).   Next weekend I'm headed up north to spend a few days with one of my bff's Nora, and we're both foodies.  I plan to save my weekly points for the weekends, but actually counting points on our trips out will be the challenge.

Another challenge is meal planning at home.  I don't plan ahead for meals very well.  And the veggies that we make aren't exactly well received by the kids.  Hopefully I can find time this week to find some great recipes that are healthy AND that the kids will eat.  I also got a juicer from my momma for my birthday.  We'll see what concoctions I come up with.

I know I haven't posted updated photos...and I promise I will.  Next week.  Thanks for all the encouragement.  :)
-k

MAYDAY, MAYDAY!!!

Well folks, I haven't posted in a while...and you can bet it's because I'm not doing great.  I had a great start with two weeks of weight loss.  Then vacation happend, and you know, you can't diet on vacation, right?  Then my birthday, and you can't eat just one indulgent meal, you have to make it a full, week long culinary celebration.  This past week, well, no special circumstance, I just plain failed.  Anyway, I gained 1.4 last week and .8 this week. 

UGH!!!  I'm so frustrated with myself.  I'll do great for a few days, then fall hard off the wagon.  I'm uncomfortable in my clothes, teaching yoga classes, etc.  I weighed in tonight, so I hope to stay on track this week.  My plan of attack is to plan meals for the family so that we don't make/buy unhealthy meals in a pinch and exercise more.  Teaching yoga, I get lots of stretching and strength training.  My defecit is cardio.  I do NOT like running.  I enjoy walking, but the kids can't hang with me for long enough/far enough to make a dent.  I have a very nice elliptical machine in the family room, but neglect it.  I really need some inspiration in this department...