Step on the Scale Saturday

I need some sort of catchy logo for this, dontcha think? Alas, I have no idea how to do that.

Anyway, I weighed in at 203.4 today, so I am down 6 lbs in 1 week! One of the things that seems to be helping is that I started scrapbooking again. Although this can be an expensive hobby, it keeps my hands busy and keeps me out of the kitchen. Even if I just do a page every other day, it seems to be helping. I have been to a crop at Archivers twice now with some friends, and it has become addicting.

When I am done with the book I am working on, I am going to start this year's and then I think I am going to make our Christmas cards. I also am hosting a cookie exchange in December and am making the invitations for that as well.

With no drama and no grad school, I need a hobby, something to keep my mind off of food. And this seems to be doing the trick.

Step on the Scale Saturdays

In honor of recommitting to Weight Watchers today, I am declaring Saturdays "Step on the Scale" day. I will be attending my Weight Watchers meeting early on Saturdays with my mom, which will force me to be accountable on the weekends, which was my downfall before while doing WW.

So, until I find myself knocked up, I am back on plan in an attempt to become a healthier and happier me!

After 3 months of eating like an asshole...I weighed in at:

202.2

The last time I was at Weight Watchers I was 198.6, which was on January 29. A gain of 3.6 since then. And to be honest, I am ok with it, for the soul fact that I thought it was going to be way worse!

Here is to hoping this is a good week!

Weight Watchers Weeks 3 and 4 Results

Last week, I did not go to weigh in.

I knew going to tonight's meeting that I was going to have a gain.  I was right. 

+.8 so my total loss is 6.4 lbs.

I posted yesterday about how I was going to get back on track.  I feel much better today about things, even if Jamie and I did end up going out for Mexican after the meeting :)

Emotionally Eating

My emotions are tied to my stomach.

When I am happy, I eat. When I am nervous, I eat. When I am stressed, I eat.

This house-hunting nonsense has me grazing again. And I am having a hard time stopping myself. I hate the fact that we are limited in the cities which we want to look. I hate the fact that the house I love is not in our price range and the sellers refuse to budge (even though the house has been VACANT for over two years).

I hate the fact that I am allowing myself to be tied to my food.

I have to stop this.

I had an awesome two weeks on Weight Watchers. I tracked EVERYTHING. I am going to WI tomorrow and that is when my points reset. So I am really going to make an effort to plan not only my weeks but my days and post them

Well, this time actually do it.

Weight Watchers, Week 2 Results

I lost again!

-2.2 for a total loss of 7.2 in two weeks!!

It looks like I may get to my wedding weight by our anniversary!

Weight Watchers Week 1 Results:

Beginning Weight: 205

Today's Weight: 200!!

I lost 5 lbs this week!!!  I am super proud of myself.  I was making good decisions and have been drinking LOTS of tea, which helps me when I am feeling snacky.  Menu planning is also helping, as I can then plan out my day around dinner!

Upcoming Events

Chuck and I were married on February 23, 2008. Which means I have less than two months to look semi-non-chubby for our anniversary dinner at Shinto on February 21 (since our anniversary is on a Monday). I am attempting to lose 10 lbs by then, and this starts tomorrow. The last of the baked goods is going with Chuck to work (or I am throwing them out!) and I have my workout gear all ready for the morning. I would love to buy a new dress to wear out with the love of my life amd actually feel beautiful!

Incidentally, I know what I am getting him...it is going to be a HUGE surprise!

Good-bye Scary Number

I began this blog as a way to document the trials and tribulations of my attempts at weight loss and once again, Weight Watchers.  I have not been to a meeting since October 6 or so, and my weight was still in the scary number.

Today, that number was gone.

Perhaps this was the boost I needed.  Perhaps it was what was needed to trigger me.  But now...I am no longer in the scary first digit.  And I want to keep it that way.