Ever been on the Weight Watchers diet? I've been grousing about a "few" extra pounds that have insisted on taking up residence along my hips and tummy. (Don't laugh, okay? Like YOU never thought it would happen either, right??)
A friend of mine at work and I joined last week. I'm following the Flex plan - counting points. (I'm also following the guidelines of the Sonoma diet which is the way I'd like to learn to eat when I shift to maintenance.) Very painless, and at least this week I haven't been hungry. I lost 3.6 pounds at my weigh-in yesterday. Yeah, me! Except that my friend only lost a pound, and I think she's a little upset. I'd give her my loss if it would encourage her.
I taped pictures of cute swim suits on my bathroom mirror and hung my favorite pair of shorts - ones that I can't get into at the moment - right where I have to look at them everyday. I never go anywhere without my diary and my points book. I think having to write everything down is very convicting, just as weighing in at Weight Watchers once a week. Can't cheat.
Still, I plan to allow myself one day when I don't write down points and I don't worry about what I'm eating. The only rule is that I don't eat unless I'm hungry. I think you have to allow yourself whatever treat you desire on occasion, or you become victimized by "the rules".
Yep, Panera's 4 cheese souffle. 12 points. I ate it all. I didn't remorse over the points. Interestingly enough, I enjoyed it without guilt and wasn't really hungry the rest of the day. No fretting, just enjoyed the creamy goodness.
My friend and I agreed that we would stay on this for three months. From now until April 12th. My goal is to lose 15 pounds in 12 weeks. My husband and I have talked about a "little" vacation to a sunny spot with white sand and blue ocean. I'm hoping for a new bathing suit . . . something little.
Good luck with your diet!
is this more what you had in mind?
WHOA!!!!!! We're changing here! I thought I was in the wrong place for a moment.