Stats:
Last week: 150
This week: 149
Remember how I said that I was going to stick with Weight Watchers this past week and then take it easy for the rest of December to enjoy the holidays in moderation? Well, I made it to Tuesday morning before I decided, “Life’s too short! The time for cookies is upon us!” and I spent the rest of the week eating whatever I pleased. And I lost a pound. What the heck?! I plateaued for the previous two weeks while noshing on rice cakes and then when I gently toss in the towel and embrace the beauty of the Nanaimo bar, I lose a pound?! I’m not going to fight it.
My mindset feels so different. Instead of facing a holiday event or party thinking, “I just have to make it through without eating anything bad,” I am actually enjoying the events without focusing on my self-imposed deprivation. Again, I have been careful to not overeat: when my panini was half-eaten and I felt full, I didn’t ram the remaining half down just for the fun of it; I put it down and stepped away. And I’ve been having a sweet treat or two when the urge hits, but only when I’m truly hungry and I make sure to savour them and not head back for more when I’m satisfied.
I plan to get back to Weight Watchers after this glorious Christmas week has passed, but until then I am having a jolly good romp with the shortbread! Merry Christmas, all!
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I was 40 pounds heavier in college and lost the weight when I interned in DC. I wasn’t thinking about food because I was busy and living with some very fun (and very healthy-eating) girls, and I was walking every day. I didn’t realize I was losing weight until my pants started falling off. Five years later, I still find I do best when I’m not thinking about food that much.
mmm nanaimo bars! my favourite :)
Good for you. Way to stick with it and still feel good
I’ve been doing the same thing! And I’ve felt better and kept my weight off that I lost recently. Yay us!!
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