I fell off the wagon already.

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Okay, so Day 1 was a little rough. The first half of the day went swimmmingly, but took a turn for the worst at the department picnic. Here it is:

1/2 c. applesauce = 1/2 pt.
2 slices wheat bread = 4 pts.
1 tbsp. peanut butter = 2 pts.
1 tbsp. jelly = 1 pt.
1 brat = 5 pts.
1 bun = 2 pts.
12 tortilla chips = 3 pts.
1/8 c. guacamole = 1 pt.
Rice Krispy = 2 pts.
Lasagna = 6 pts.

GRAND TOTAL: 26.5 pts.

Okay, so I went over my limit by 3.5 points. BUT!! And this is a BIG BUT! (but, butt... get it?) I did work out both today and yesterday for 45 minutes. And according to real Weight Watchers, you get extra points if you work out. So it could be worse. Here is what I'm proud of, despite indulging a bit at the cookout:

1. I am ten points under what I was yesterday.
2. I resisted the urge to snack at ALL before the party (this is SERIOUSLY a huge step for me. I had NOTHING but applesauce and a sandwich from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.)
3. I am finding more motivation to work out.

So these are all positive things, right?

Plan for tomorrow:

3/4 c. Special K = 1 pt.
PBJ sandwich = 7 pts.
Hmmm, and dinner?
1 grilled chicken = 3 pts.
Vegetables, mixed = 0 pts.
1 c. salad = 0 pts.
2 tbsp. salad dressing = 4 pts.

That's 15 points. Which means I can incorporate a 3 pt. snack... hmmmm.... 30 peanuts would give me 3 points (that's kind of a lot of peanuts!) 1 cup of carrots would give me 1 point. I'm also noticing that oyster crackers and rice cakes are good, low-point snacks. That's surprising! Oyster crackers seem very salty to me!

I really won't write everyday, but it's helping me get started. Here's to tomorrow.

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Warning said…
(I'm stealing internet right now! Don't tell anyone!)

Those are awesome steps in the right direction. And Kim is right - you can't beat yourself up on day one or there will be no day two. I have had many day ones, but not enough day twos.

I'm grocery shopping tomorrow, which shall be when the counting begins. I have counted calories a thousand times but never done the points thing - this will be an interesting switch.
June 1, 2008 at 8:38 PM
Mom said…
You guys crack me up!!!!! I'm glad I'm doing this with you. How do I get to the Weight Watchers site and determine "points"?
June 10, 2008 at 12:40 PM
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