I have started and quit so many diets. I started them with enthusiasm...expecting great success. But they always ended up being something I could not stick with. I was not that disciplined to cut out large amounts of food that I could not eat. So, I am giving Weight Watchers Freestyle another try. I tried WW about 5 or so years ago when they were doing points system but their base of foods that they attached points to was small. So, it was frustrating and I quit. They have added to it though and it is easy to use. I can plan ahead and I am able to eat pizza if I want as long as I plan for it. I am eating mostly fresh food that I have to cook myself. I like fruit and this allows me to eat fruit. I like chicken and fish and I can eat all I want. Of course, I am portion control conscious. It does not ask you to be but I am. I do not come close to using all of my points for the day and I end up with rolling over points. I still don't touch them. I have my first weigh in tomorrow and am feeling good. I will not be upset if I do not lose much, or anything, after one week. After all, I am not using all of my activity points like I should either. I have to figure out how to do that.
I had a panic attack last night looking at my homework for this next week but I am just diving in and working as much as I can. I will do my best. This will be week 4. Week 5 and 6 are easier and week 7 I have to put together and hand in my final project. Luckily for me, we have a 3 day weekend..the Monday at the beginning of my 7th week is President's Day so it will give me some extra time.
I have let my hair grow. It is longer than it has been in years. I need the ends trimmed though because I have split ends. I am not minding the long hair because, with help from my daughter, I have explored different hair care products and found things that work well for me and keep my hair from turning into a huge bushy mess. Also with her support I have found skin care products that have greatly improved the look of my skin...neck, face especially. The things I have found make the biggest difference: Avon vitamin C serum, Neutrogena moisturizing face wash, night gel mask, hydro boost moisture cream, and elf tinted face moisturizer with spf 20.
I am taking care of me. I am also making time to either play in the back yard with Lucy or take a walk when the snow and rain are not falling. Today is going to be in the mid to upper 40's so I will take time to take a walk with her...in between IEP writing and homework.
And having said that...I am going back to work. I have 2 1/2 hours before the planned walk with Lucy.
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