Satisfaction

So, when dieting in the past I always felt dissatisfied and then I'd take a bite of something not on the diet and that's all it took -- I went hog wild.  One taste of something sweet was usually all it took.

So this time around, I'm surrounding myself with better options so I can be satisfied without going off my "diet".  Skinny Cow Ice Cream sandwiches, Weight Watchers fudge popcycles, Weight Watchers deserts.  All favorites, really good tasting, and keys to keeping me satisfied.

I went out of town for business this week and was really worried that I'd have trouble.  So I brought bananas, celery sticks, and baby carrots for the ride and my time in the hotel.  Luckily so many people at the meeting were on Weight Watchers we made good choices for lunch and dinner.  But it didn't matter, I was counting points no matter what.

So, how did I do this week?  (drum roll please!)  Down another 2.2 pounds!!!

January 23, 2011
Weight:  246.6
Total loss: 8.4
Measurements: Waist 46.25 Hips 52  Thigh 31.50 Upper Arm 16  Dress Size 20
Mood: Feeling Good - motivated
Exercise: Not as much as I wanted, but I kept moving.

Another week gone and I'm doing good.  I'm looking ahead, trying to plan and make sure I have the right tools and foods with me to make sure I'm satisfied.  I have the biggest sweet tooth in the country and to me, having sweets on hand that are easy to count and still taste good--I'm golden.

How do you keep satisfied when you are dieting?  What keeps you on the right path?

Til next week - be healthy~

The fat lady sings ~

One foot in front of the other

Hello,

We'll 2 1/2 weeks in and I feel really good.  Less bloated, more energy, like what I'm eating, getting plenty of veggies.  This week I exercised 3 times at the gym and once doing the XBox Kinects dancing.  Better than last week.

January 16, 2011
Weight:  248.8
Total loss: 6.2
Measurements: I promise to do this tomorrow
Mood: Feeling Good
Exercise: See above

So, I'm losing pretty slowly.  Everyone says that's great and the way to do it, but it takes a lot to stay motivated.  I never believed dieting after 40 horror stories.  But I guess it's true--metabolism slows, energy slows, muscle starts to dwindle, hormones (damn them) wreak havoc on you body in so many ways.  So, I'm staying focused, I have to.  Why did I lose so little this week?  PMS? Salt? Hell if I know.

I'm also trying not to let everyone in the world know I'm on Weight Watchers.  The more people who know the more people will have expectations.  They watch what you put in your mouth, they comment, "How many points is that?"  Like it's any of their business. . .Hello, it's my body, mind your own.

So, when you are dieting, do you let everyone know?  Or do you keep it to yourself?  Do you like having a diet buddy?  Or do you prefer to not compete for every pound lost?

Til next week- be healthy!

The fat lady sings ~