"I am the boss of Me!"

So, I have had a full week, including an out of town mobile with my job - which meant I was out of town, in a hotel for night, and not at home where I could plan the next meal.  That being said - it was a good time away and things were written down in my food journal - and I planned what I would put into my mouth INCLUDING the mini cupcake and piece of cake that the volunteer made for us to enjoy.  It actually helped the sugar crave!

I really worked hard at keeping myself accountable - and at writing things down.  HOWEVER I was somewhat lacking in the exercise department - that on top of being sick with a head/chest cold meant there was definitely more down time than exercise time!

I wanted to get back into checking into the meeting at the church on Monday night - but I found myself back at the Moore Center on Thursday night.  I was worried that the week was not going to work for a weigh - in due to the fact that my shifts were all over the place.  But Thursday worked for me.  So there I went.  It was weird because I knew I had had a good week - but I was still nervous to weigh in.

Up the steps I went - I was a little late - the lecture had already begun.  One of the women behind the counter came and weighed me in and to my great delight - and I will admit to my surprise - I was down 4.4 lbs.  WOOHOO.... the person weighing me in gave me a nice star and was so encouraging.  I am happy to loose 1-2 lbs per week - or worst case scenario, to remain the same.  But this was such a delightful surprise!!

I sat down then, and joined into the lecture.  The lecturer is very very (did I say VERY) energetic.  I think she said she has lost 75 lbs.  I sat there and listened and was just basking in the results - because you see I have not been down to this number on the scale in a very very long time!!  With weight watchers (ups and downs) I have only now lost 4.4 but I had lost a few pounds just prior to signing up again with WW so in all I have lost about 9.  I am thrilled.

This week's W.W. "weekly" had an article called "You're the Boss of You!"  The lecture was "how important is weight loss to me?"  and "what does working at it 100% look like?"  The bottom line is that giving the journey 100% means a number of things such as ACTIVITY, PORTION CONTROL, PLANNING and TRACKING FOOD CHOICES, and adopting GOOD HEALTH GUIDELINES and about DRINKING WATER.

Her challenge to us was :  This week - make sure you follow the guidelines 100% on a minimum of 4 days including at least 1 day from the weekend.  AND reflect on how things went!  I figure I can do this - AND I hope I have a great weigh in again this coming week!  I just feel like if I can keep going - and heading in the right direction - once I get the momentum, I will be unstoppable!  This is my hope!!  Weigh-in here I come!!