The journey to the New Me

I made a huge decision and decided to take a leap of faith and go for it.  It was no longer about talking - it's action time.  A few of my close friends and family know about it, so I decided I would blog my journey.  

I decided to start Weight Watchers a week ago.  I actually took the time to research recipes, foods, all the eTools online and even went to my first meeting last Tuesday to get better prepared for my official start date.

I can't believe all the stuff there is out there.  I look at these recipes and think, "holy crap, I have to cook?"  It has been quite a while since I have been in the routine of cooking for myself.  How hard can this be?  So many people are successful so seriously Doreen - get a grip already.

My first goal is at 5%. I know it doesn't sound like much but imagine 5% of poundage converted to hamburger meat... lol - that's alot of yuck.  I won't reveal numbers yet - but trust me you will be the first to know when I have hit goal #1. 

After my meeting on Tuesday, I was even more overwhelmed.  The lady who spoke at the meeting was much older and all she wanted to talk about was "back in the day."  I just wanted to scream at her and tell her I didn't care about then; only now.  Of course, I didn't.  My restraints have much improved thats for sure. 

I took everything she told me and started on the following Sunday.  It was much harder than I thought.  I was having a hard time deciding on what to eat and then actually eating everything.  Who would have thought?  I look like a squirrel saving up for the winter and I can't eat all the food I'm supposed to?  Ugh..  The women told me 5 fruit servings and 5 veggie servings a day on top  of my daily points.  OMG - I was busting at the seams with all this food.  This can't be good!

I completed day 2 and have decided to go and weigh in.  I know I have not made the best choices for the past days as I'm still overwhelmed and still trying to get everything I think I need.  I did however stay within my points.. I think.  According to what I tracked and I did track everything - I think so.

Weigh in was not so good.  I gained 1.4 lbs.  WTF?  I was bummed but given it's only been 2 days - its not like I'm ready to cut off a limb or anything.   I stayed for the meeting and I'm very glad I did.  My speaker was a pregnant woman who has been on the program for 6 yrs and still on it.  She loves it and I enjoyed talking with her.  She told me everything I was doing wrong.  The lady from the week before gave me wrong info.  -sigh-  Now you can picture me rolling my eyes with high levels of annoy. 

No wonder I didn't lose...  it was too much!  ok now I know it's only been 2 days but still.  An ounce at the very least was expected even in that short of time.  Afterall, I followed the plan.... ok well maybe not entirely.  I was short a few points each day but it's a work in progresss.  Plus now I'm eating healthier and my body is rebelling.  Nothing is acting normal with my inner self.  I mean how can a person be regular and on schedule and suddenly can't even have a normal bowel movement... gimme a break.  I guess it's more than my brain that is overwhelmed at the moment.  Can you say "woooosaaaaaahhhhhh"?

I am glad I did ask a few more questions and maybe now I will have it.  I got the whole fruit and veggie thing down now.  I should have known since it's not my first rodeo with weight loss. Lesson Learned!  I had a blonde moment.. it passed.  Don't worry I'm sure I will have more. 

 

Tomorrow is another day and after this trial and error I will try again.....

I just may have to keep the knife handy as an alternative PLAN B!  :)