I am singing the praises of Weight Watchers! At my weigh-in this morning, I had dropped another 4.4 pounds! That puts my total at 22.2 pounds! That is just amazing. I feel so good about myself. One thing that has made the biggest difference is PORTION SIZE! I am embarrassed to admit that the portion sizes I enjoyed before joining Weight Watchers were 2 to 3 times more than what I am eating now. That is just ridiculous. The weird thing is...I love food that is good for me. I love vegetables. I love fruit. But, I also love sweet, fatty things. And if you eat too much sweet, fatty things--you become sweet and fat!
I am learning more about myself. Stuff I never wanted to admit. I have been overweight pretty much my whole life. I am a food junkie. I like to eat. I like to celebrate with food. I have been every one's fat friend. I have never borrowed clothes from anyone. I did not go to my senior prom because I didn't have a date--because, even though I had tons of friends, no one wanted a fat date. And, that hurts me to this day.
I have decided that some things are just NWTP (not worth the points)! With Weight Watchers, it is always in the back of my mind--watch your portion size, watch your points. So, even if I blow it one day, I don't keep punishing myself, I just start new the next day. I am getting up on Monday-Friday and walking about 3 miles each day. That has made me feel really good. This week, I even jogged a few laps! WHAT!?! Plus, I have received compliments and encouragement from family and friends. Even when I cannot tell by looking in the mirror--I can tell that I am changing when I put my clothes on.
So, I will never give up. I have to get healthy. I want to enjoy this life I have with my family and friends.
