McFatty Monday: Baby Steps

My first official week of Weight Watchers is over and I'm not sure how I feel about it. It was tough having to keep track of EVERYTHING I ate and also having to say no to things because it would throw me over my points for the day. It's funny how 29 points seems like so many points at first and then when each item you put in your mouth is 3-4 points, that large sum is suddenly amazingly small.

I was challenged a lot this week. We ate out for a few meals, which I did my best to find the healthiest options but they still seemed to push me over the top. I also got some pretty stressful news and my first reaction in that situation is to eat. And I did. So I think one day my only food entry was an Orange Scone from Panera, but it was totally worth it. This coming up week is going to be difficult as well. I have a lunch out with a friend and a good-bye dinner with another who is moving away. We're going to our favorite restaurant which has the most amazing desserts and I do not know how I'm going to resist temptation...please send lots of prayers and good healthy thoughts!

One thing I noticed from being on Weight Watchers is that I am hungry all the time! The hubs says this is a good thing because it means my metabolism is increasing, and well I'm glad for that, but that bad thing is that I kind of like to eat when I get hungry. So I'm trying to include more fruits and veggies as snacks between meals to curb those hunger pains. Luckily I enjoy rabbit food and I keep telling myself that these baby carrots and an apple taste so much better than a cookie.

So, I know the question you are all asking yourself is "did she loose any weight?"  And I did! Only 2 lbs this week and to be honest I was really discouraged by this number. But the Hubs reminded me that I only started on the 27th and have lost 3lbs. He thinks that if I keep this pace then I should be able to meet my goal within 12 weeks. He also commented that I look like I have been loosing inches and that my stomach has been flattening out...which is nice to hear! I have to keep looking at the big picture and remind myself that I'm not going to loose 10 lbs a week, it's just not realistic. I also have to stop weighing myself everyday because seeing the number fluctuate is even more discouraging.

Here are my goals for the upcoming week:
- Put down the Diet Coke and drink more Water!!!
- Continue going to gym (I was able to make it 3 times last week!)
- Try not to use my overage points
- Don't let my emotions control my eating habits

Weight Loss to Date: 3 lbs

Let's hope next week's post is easier to write and little more encouraging! I know I can do this but I still feel like I'm taking it in baby steps...although at least I'm still moving forward!  How did you do? Was this week easier for you?