Weight Watchers Check-In

So, it's been three weeks and I'm down 9 pounds.  I feel great and I'm excited to lose more.  I would love to be able to lose 15 more pounds, but I realize it's going to be really hard work to get there.

I still haven't been really hungry.  One thing that continues to help me stay full is to load up on veggies.  If I'm eating pasta, I measure out my portion (sometimes a full serving, other times a half) and load up on spinach and tomatoes, or zucchini.  I have found that diced tomatoes have less points than sauce, but sauce really doesn't have that many to begin with.

When I feel like I want a small snack Fiber One bars/desserts or pretzels do the trick.

For breakfast I usually have two eggs, Morning Star Farms "bacon" (2 strips), and a glass of milk.  Other times I'll have Fiber One cereal, or an 'egg in a hole' with fake bacon.  I even found a low point frappe drink to make.

For dinner and lunch I usually have pasta loaded with veggies, pizza made from zucchini, a big baked potato, taco salad with avocado, etc.  My meals haven't changed too much other than loading up on veggies and trying to not use bread/tortillas/wraps.

I have not had my typical McDonald's breakfast since starting WW and have only had soda twice in the past 3 weeks.  I'm getting there!

Let's talk about weight gain

Growing up, I was always thin.... until I hit puberty.  Then I was a little on the chubby side.  I continued that way until my third year of college.  All of a sudden I was REALLY thin and tired a lot.

Before my wedding, I began to gain weight suddenly and was more tired than ever.  I'd find my eyes closing at red lights.  At first, my doctor said it was due to 'wedding stress'.  A couple weeks before the big day I was sick.  Not wanting it to get worse, I went to the doctor and saw someone else, since my regular doctor was on vacation.

I mentioned the weight gain in passing, when I was weighed.  Later I asked if it was possible to have mono twice, because I was just so tired.

The doctor sent me to the lab for blood work, and later that day I found out I was extremely hypothyroid.  I've been on meds since and have struggled with my weight since, especially after dealing with a pregnancy.

My endocrinologist says that many hypothyroid patients are hyperthyroid first, which explains the weight loss in college.

Two weeks ago I decided to join Weight Watchers.  I'm tired of being this heavy, tired of how big my clothes are, tired of how I look and feel.  So far, I have lost seven pounds!  WW is very easy to do-what I like most about it is you just eat normal food.  Seeing the points things are really makes me think twice about what I eat.  The small caramel frappe and egg/cheese biscuit I'd get from McDonald's???  Yeah, almost my WHOLE day's points.

Someone mentioned having to be on it for the rest of your life, and that is kinda true.  WW is about eating healthy, managing your portions, and thinking twice about what you put in your mouth.  To go 'off WW' would mean you aren't doing those things anymore, so of course you'll gain it all back.  WW is a lifestyle change, not just a diet.  I'm excited about losing weight and feeling good again.

If you are in the same boat, I suggest Weight Watchers without hesitation.  Best thing I've ever done!!