I didn’t expect my weight loss to go as well as it did last week, but it still stung to lose less than 2 pounds. Still, I am very pleased with the results and received my 5 pound star today. I was only slightly mortified at the round of applause. Here is my review of week 2.
- I stayed within my points all week, but did not use up my “extra” points. I’m going to make an effort to do that this week, because an informal poll taken at the center today showed that people who eat the maximum amount of points each week lose the most weight both weekly and over time.
- Conversely, those who leave points behind lose weight slowly and, in some weeks, gain a few ounces.
- I ran out of the Weight Watchers breakfast sandwiches I like so much, and I used that as motivation to develop something similar that I can make at home in less than 2 minutes. This was a mistake. I should have bought more sandwiches and played with the recipe at my leisure. I stayed on plan all week, but I believe removing my high protein breakfast from my routine did me a disservice.
- Today I bought a grip of Weight Watchers breakfast sandwiches.
- My water intake is poor, and I bought some Crystal Light packages to flavor my water. I’m also developing some ALL NATURAL low calorie/low point flavored waters.
- I’m retaining a lot of water, so I am trying to cut down on salt, too. My low water intake isn’t helping me flush out all the sodium I’m now ingesting. Last night my ankles looked corrugated from the ribbing in my socks.
- I hate that I am relying so much on processed foods right now, but this is only temporary until I have the time to find low point natural food alternatives.
- I went on a walk with the Mister, the boys, and the dogs this week and had a great time.
Overall, I consider this week a success. I’m hoping the changes I am making to my meal plan this week (more water, less salt) will reflect in the numbers for next week.
GOOD FOR YOU!!! That is SO AWESOME!
Stick to it!
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You’re doing great!! You could be retaining as much as 3-5 pounds of water if you are getting sock lines….next week will probably show a great diff. in the scale. The crystal light def. makes water more fun, protein in the AM will def. help beat the hungry’s later and your plan sounds good!! Do you like Slim Fast at all?? Keep a can of the high protein stuff on hand in case you ever run out of your sandwiches and it will give you a quick replacement loaded with protein that will keep you full! I’m so proud of you!!!!!!
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Way to go Jules!!! Wahoo!!! I use slim fast and lean cuisines a LOT. Yep, they are processed. But you know what? They have my calories counted for me and it doesn’t take a lot of mental gymnastics (I count calories-there’s no program here to help me afford weight watchers!). Also, I have found that if I don’t have a warm lunch…I feel unfulfilled!? What’s up with that I don’t know…So the lean cuisines work great for me. Keep up the great work! (By the way I got some skinny cow bars last night)
Thanks, girls! :)
Colleen–I’m lactose intolerant, so I usually stay away from those shakes. I will look at the ingredients and see if they are milk based. Thanks for the tip!
Cara–have you thought of doing WW online? I believe it’s 10 a month, and you get all the same tools, but without the meetings. Something to consider, but you can definitely do it on your own, too. :)
Colleen–Thanks for the tip on the water weight, too! I was hoping as much, and that makes me feel a lot better.
Do you like cottage cheese? I find that cottage cheese & fruit works for me for a protein breakfast. You might try making that breakfast sandwich with turkey ham. We have lots of turkey ham and bacon at this house! I usually put a bit of lemon juice in my water. Cold water with a bit of lemon favor works for me. I don’t like those Crystal light mixes.
If you don’t eat enough calories, your body will slow its metabolism and make it harder to lose weight. Make sure you eat your allowed calories.
Back when I lost my 25 pounds I ate lots of salads for lunch. Just plain lettuce with some avocado for fat, some lean protein, cucumber, onions (if you like them) and carbohydrates (like rice cake). I’ve gotten so use to it that I don’t have salad dressing any more. Even hubby who LOVE to drown his salad in ranch will eat salad plain as long as it has protein in it.
You are doing great!! I figured out that I gained 3.5 pounds and only lost 0.4 yesterday. I’m going to email you the tips that worked for me last time I lost weight.
Nearly six pounds in two weeks? That’s awesome!
So, why would you lose more weight by using up your points? I don’t know how the program works exactly, but I have a rough idea� is it because by being under your points your body thinks it’s not getting enough food and hoards its reserves? Just curious�
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Lilie–thanks for all the tips, here and in the email. They are great, and inspired a blog post. I’m emailing you this afternoon to see what you think.
Nicole–that is the general idea. Eating stimulates your metabolism. But, it is a very fine line. Eat too much, and you gain weight. Eat too little, and you lose out on maximum nutrition and slow down your metabolism. Eat the right amount, and your body is like a smooth running, very efficient, engine. The best example I’ve heard is that of the steam locomotive. In order for it to run efficiently, you must add fuel (coal/wood) at steady and constant rates in order to produce the ideal level of steam pressure to propel the train. Same thing goes for weight loss.
congrats!! you are doing so well to be doing it a all I think!!
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Good job! I am sure that you body will thank you when you find the alternative foods- but the breakfasts are better than nothing (or something even worse for you). Keep it up!
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You are totally motivating me to get back on the horse this week. Good for you!!!!
I updated you on my blog roll – I completely forgot to do that – I’m sorry! I am still at the bottom of the learning curve with this blogging stuff :)
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I’m a fan of the Biggest Loser – early in the show someone wasn’t losing weight and it was because he “wasn’t eating all his calories.” You need to eat to lose. :-)
As for water intake, I can’t stand plain water but the flavored waters are too sweet. I mix about 1/3 flavored water with 2/3 plain water in a glass and it’s perfect. Also, I love grapefruit juice but it’s high in calories. So I do the same with that – 1/3 LIGHT grapefruit juice (about 15 cals) with 2/3 water. And for some reason, I drink more water when I stick a straw in my glass. No idea why though.
You’re doing great- keep up the good work!
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