Last week, I decided to start using the Weight Watchers point system to lose weight and keep track of what I am eating. I’m excited to say that so far it has been fairly easy for me to follow and I am looking forward to making this a new lifestyle. I am able to eat the foods that I love in moderation, and I’ve been adding healthier options to my diet to keep within my points range. I have learned so much about what I had been eating in one week, and how easy it is to change that. I do not feel deprived in the least, and can even still enjoy ice cream! Here is sample of what I ate today:
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1 cup special k red berries 2
1/2 cup skim milk 1
1 cup grapes 1
cereal bar 1
1/2 cup skim milk 1
1 cup grapes 1
cereal bar 1
(5)
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Dijon tuna salad 2
2 slices bread 2
carrots 0
1 cup pretzels 2
2 slices bread 2
carrots 0
1 cup pretzels 2
(6)
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south beach living bar 2
2 curves bars 2
1 cup grapes 1
4 fig bars 4
2 curves bars 2
1 cup grapes 1
4 fig bars 4
(9)
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1 square lasagna 9
1 garlic toast 4
salad w/ salad spritzers & 1 tbsp crunchy toppings 0
1 garlic toast 4
salad w/ salad spritzers & 1 tbsp crunchy toppings 0
(13)
I am allowed 41 points a day because I am nursing; And believe me, you need those extra points when you are nursing because it makes you HUNGRY. The points system has helped me to think about every single bite I take, and whether I really need it or not (and whether I can afford to eat it that day). And, I would have to say that using the points system does not have to be expensive. Yes, I have spent a little extra money to buy some things such as curves bars and wish bone salad spritzers. But, all in all, it’s just about looking for the healthier options. I find that I am eating less of the junk food that we spend money on each trip to the grocery store. A bag of salad, some grapes, and some carrots cost nearly the same as a bag of chips, pretzels, or a package of cookies.
If you visit me, I would like to hear about your journey to staying healthy and fit. Has anything worked well for you? Please share it with me. If you use the weight watchers point system, what low point foods do you enjoy most?
Several years back I lost a ton of weight doing WW! Here’s to success!
The biggest helper for me was always keeping healthy fruits/veggies on hand and pre-prepared for quick snacking. It is easier to grab chips that have to cut up apples and peel carrots. Also, I am not a salad person, so I found that making a healthy anti-pasto salad and putting it in a pita pocket made a great lunch.
Also, watch your portions! One portion of chicken is the size of your palm, or about 1 boneless tenderloin! That is not much! But, if you add in a vegetable and a roll, it adds up.
Praying that you will become a healthier, happier you! Love ya sis!
Although I haven’t joined weight watchers, I have learned to eat in moderation and set my limitations. For example, my weakness is chocolate and soda (specifically Reeses Cups & Dr Pepper). So instead of eating these on a daily basis, I set a personal restriction to only 2-4 times a week–I know that’s still a lot, but I’m starting small
I also incorporate raw food into most every meal AND I eat cultured foods (yogurt & homemade cultured soda) to help promote healthy bacteria in my gut which helps with digestion.
Also, gardening daily, walking to town weekly, and scheduling my “treadmill runs” have also helped me stay fit. Oh, I can’t forget backyard games with the children such as tag & baseball.