Titles are back!

My last post doesn't have a title. It's not because I didn't have one. It's because it wouldn't let me give it one. How strange. But, I see that the title function in up and running just fine.

So, I am still enjoying my WW and points program. I did find myself looking for something to graze on these last few days. What I realized is that I am about to start TOM. I was SO hungry yesterday after I got home from work, but dinner for my sister's birthday wasn't until 6 (1 hour), so I ate three random things: 1 dried mango slice, 2 crackers from a 100 cal pack and a bite of fruit. Then, I dove head first into laundry and dishes. It did the trick. Instead of blowing a whole bunch of points on snacks, feeling guilty, then missing out on a wonderful dinner, I gave myself some quick snacks and got into action. This is definitely something that I would not have done if I was not following a program. I would have snacked on large quantities of all three things and STILL had dinner. Yep. It's true. I like this tactic better and it only cost me 1 point.

At dinner at my mom's house was delicious. I planned to have ribs, rice, beans and salad. I neglected to think about birthday cake. So, I used some WPAs. I ate 11 extra points, but I had them available to me. Dinner was a success, I was satisfied and was NOT stuffed. Another meal conquered with pleasure.

On Tuesday, I was only craving ice cream and something salty and crunchy for dinner. Fortunately, I have WW Smart Ones Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough portion-out desserts available in my freezer for 3 points. I had one of those and a portion of Ritz Chips for 3 points as well. I was hungry after my Mary Kay meeting, so I enjoyed 1 point of honeydew melon. Gosh, the melon is SO good right now.

I am very proud of the fact that I have journaled all of my food intake using the WW e-tools program. I know that when I journal, I am successful in weight loss. I have been planning my day ahead of time the night before and packing my lunch. It creates for ease in my morning and allows me to stay on track. I love when I pack more food than needed for the day and end up leaving it at the office or taking it home for another day. I know that my eyes are still bigger than my stomach. LOL

I am already feeling "thinner" than just a week and a half ago when I started the program. I pulled out a pair of jeans that I haven't worn in a month to wear today. They are still snug, but I wanted to remind myself of the mental success that is necessary to win the physical battle. My head is in the right place and I am enjoying it. I am looking forward to more 'releasing' on the scale.