It's the moment you find that perfect shirt, the one you have been looking high and low for - there it is. 4 of them. All. Size. Small. You're crushed. What's a girl to do? Well, if you are me, you try it on anyway. And guess what - IT FIT. So, I bought it.
It's that moment when I am like, um okay. This is why I continue on my journey. Never mind that I feel better and am much healthier. I AM WEARING A SIZE SMALL SHIRT.
Yea, I have told everyone in the office that I'm wearing a small. Because I am damn proud.
I have been beating myself up because I have gotten off track. I know I shouldn't but it's hard. Life happens, I know. But so far, this has come so easy for me. And so many people are proud of me (including myself), I am scared to disappoint. Sometimes it's just a lot of pressure to succeed. And when I stumble, I feel let down.
So what have I changed? Well, for one thing, I am exercising again. I didn't realize how much I missed it until I started again. And, I'm trying super hard not to cheat. I am re-committing myself to getting 10,000 steps a day.
I will get there. This I know. I have picked myself up (again) and brushed myself off (again) and gotten back on track (AGAIN).
One thing I have proven myself is that I am a winner. I am winning. When I cross that line, I will know that I earned it. And that I deserve it.
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Guilt
"Everyone has the right to be happy without feeling guilty". Yet I feel completely guilty. Why? Because I am a cheater. I cheated on WW. In a big, ugly way. And on myself . I cheated on the new Sheri.
I don't know what happens to my brain when I go camping. But I saw a glimpse of the old Sheri and quite frankly, it scared the hell out of me. I woke up feeling guilty and disappointed with myself. I kept asking myself, "how could I have eaten that?" and "why did I drink so much?" I had the perfect opportunity to walk and get a lot of good exercise. But did I? Nope. I sat, like a blob, in my camp chair and hardly moved. I'm not going to list all the "bad things" I consumed. Just know that it wasn't pretty.
I know it's going to happen from time to time. But my goodness. It was like my brain took a leave of absence - completely checked out. I got caught up in having a good time. A year ago when I was a bit TOO cuckoo and people around me were like "oh come on, you're on vacation, live a little - quit counting those chips." I felt like I was under scrutiny. This year I let my hair down and I feel like they weren't watching me, as much. Does that make sense?
Here's the thing though. Its hard to be with a group of people who all bring food to contribute to meals and be "good" with what's being offered. I can only control but so much. I bring to the table something healthy every time so I know that there will be at least one option for me. I also bring healthy snacks. So I DO try.
I do have the right to be happy. Right?
I don't know what happens to my brain when I go camping. But I saw a glimpse of the old Sheri and quite frankly, it scared the hell out of me. I woke up feeling guilty and disappointed with myself. I kept asking myself, "how could I have eaten that?" and "why did I drink so much?" I had the perfect opportunity to walk and get a lot of good exercise. But did I? Nope. I sat, like a blob, in my camp chair and hardly moved. I'm not going to list all the "bad things" I consumed. Just know that it wasn't pretty.
I know it's going to happen from time to time. But my goodness. It was like my brain took a leave of absence - completely checked out. I got caught up in having a good time. A year ago when I was a bit TOO cuckoo and people around me were like "oh come on, you're on vacation, live a little - quit counting those chips." I felt like I was under scrutiny. This year I let my hair down and I feel like they weren't watching me, as much. Does that make sense?
Here's the thing though. Its hard to be with a group of people who all bring food to contribute to meals and be "good" with what's being offered. I can only control but so much. I bring to the table something healthy every time so I know that there will be at least one option for me. I also bring healthy snacks. So I DO try.
I do have the right to be happy. Right?
Sunday, August 14, 2016
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
"Vacation...All I Ever Wanted"
"Vacation...have to get away" (Go-Go's)
It's vacation time! And I cannot wait. A year ago I had a little trouble letting go when we were away because I was at the beginning of my journey. I was so afraid of getting out of control and gaining back the weight I had lost.
Now...I think I might have the opposite problem. I am a little too relaxed these days. I'm a bit cocky since I am so close to goal weight. NOW is when I should have a tighter control. NOW is when I should be really under control.
BUT. But if I screw up or go off the deep end, I will just have to reign it back in when we come home and get back on track.
My one saving grace is that I will be with my parents, who are also Weight Watchers. That should help some. :)
It's vacation time! And I cannot wait. A year ago I had a little trouble letting go when we were away because I was at the beginning of my journey. I was so afraid of getting out of control and gaining back the weight I had lost.
Now...I think I might have the opposite problem. I am a little too relaxed these days. I'm a bit cocky since I am so close to goal weight. NOW is when I should have a tighter control. NOW is when I should be really under control.
BUT. But if I screw up or go off the deep end, I will just have to reign it back in when we come home and get back on track.
My one saving grace is that I will be with my parents, who are also Weight Watchers. That should help some. :)
Friday, July 29, 2016
Greek Yogurt Rage
I have never been a huge yogurt fan. I have tried. I mean, really tried. I will admit that when Weight Watchers HAD yogurt, I did eat them and for the most part, liked them. They were like a dessert (lemon and key lime pie). But, they were discontinued. I tried some other brands they were just "eh".
When I was combing the shelves at the grocery store for yogurt that maybe I might like, and using the barcode scanner on my WW app, I came to the realization that not all yogurts are created the same. One caramel yogurt was 13 points. 13! When you think yogurt, you think healthy. Right? Wrong.
There is a lot of sugar in yogurt. Seems to me if there is that much sugar in it, it should taste better. Also wrong. I bit the bullet the other night and bought a lemon Greek "Crunch" yogurt. I'm sorry but no amount of cookie crumbles and white chocolate pieces was going to make that stuff taste better. Ew.
So, I am going to have to come to realize that I am just not a yogurt person. Try as I might, it's just not something I will probably ever like. And it's a shame because there is so much of it out there and the Greek stuff is all the rage.
It will just have to rage on without me.
When I was combing the shelves at the grocery store for yogurt that maybe I might like, and using the barcode scanner on my WW app, I came to the realization that not all yogurts are created the same. One caramel yogurt was 13 points. 13! When you think yogurt, you think healthy. Right? Wrong.
There is a lot of sugar in yogurt. Seems to me if there is that much sugar in it, it should taste better. Also wrong. I bit the bullet the other night and bought a lemon Greek "Crunch" yogurt. I'm sorry but no amount of cookie crumbles and white chocolate pieces was going to make that stuff taste better. Ew.
So, I am going to have to come to realize that I am just not a yogurt person. Try as I might, it's just not something I will probably ever like. And it's a shame because there is so much of it out there and the Greek stuff is all the rage.
It will just have to rage on without me.
Monday, July 25, 2016
WOW!
So much happening! So much good "stuff" happening!!
When I started this blog, I stated my "why". First and foremost, my health. I was heading in a direction I didn't want to be heading...diabetes. I had terrible foot pain. I was uncomfortable all the time. I was so unhealthy that something had to be done. So, I joined Weight Watchers. And never looked back.
There were other compelling reasons too...2 family weddings, daughter's college graduation and my 30th high school reunion. I want to not only be healthier and feel better but also wanted to look GOOD.
Well, the last event on my "why list" was last weekend. Many classmates were shocked, several told me many times how great I looked. I heard someone told one of my besties "Sheri looks so great - she is like 1/2 the person she was the last time I saw her". Another classmate sent me a message and said that I was beautiful. At least 2 people told me that I inspired them to get healthy. During brunch, one of my friends told me that I needed to work for WW because she said "I spoke so passionately" about my weight loss. I was and am so happy.
I was going to skip WW Saturday just because I had so much going on with the reunion. But I went because I needed it. I think it might be much like people needing an AA Meeting. And boy am I glad that I did! Not only was I DOWN 2.2 pounds, but I also set my goal weight and I only need to lose 2 more pounds! 2. More. Pounds!!! And once I maintain my goal weight for 6 weeks, I become a life time member!!!! Free WW! Woohoo!!! I think that because I was not only 2 pounds down and only have 2 pounds to lose is what kept me from going off the rail this weekend. Sure I had more adult beverages that I usually do and I ate out a bit more than normal. But I didn't go crazy. I tried to still make good choices.
I am so excited about this. I am trying to be realistic that those 2 pounds might not come off this week. That it might take a few weeks to hit the magic number. But the light at the end of the tunnel is SO bright. All I can say is WOW! Go me!! :)
When I started this blog, I stated my "why". First and foremost, my health. I was heading in a direction I didn't want to be heading...diabetes. I had terrible foot pain. I was uncomfortable all the time. I was so unhealthy that something had to be done. So, I joined Weight Watchers. And never looked back.
There were other compelling reasons too...2 family weddings, daughter's college graduation and my 30th high school reunion. I want to not only be healthier and feel better but also wanted to look GOOD.
Well, the last event on my "why list" was last weekend. Many classmates were shocked, several told me many times how great I looked. I heard someone told one of my besties "Sheri looks so great - she is like 1/2 the person she was the last time I saw her". Another classmate sent me a message and said that I was beautiful. At least 2 people told me that I inspired them to get healthy. During brunch, one of my friends told me that I needed to work for WW because she said "I spoke so passionately" about my weight loss. I was and am so happy.
I was going to skip WW Saturday just because I had so much going on with the reunion. But I went because I needed it. I think it might be much like people needing an AA Meeting. And boy am I glad that I did! Not only was I DOWN 2.2 pounds, but I also set my goal weight and I only need to lose 2 more pounds! 2. More. Pounds!!! And once I maintain my goal weight for 6 weeks, I become a life time member!!!! Free WW! Woohoo!!! I think that because I was not only 2 pounds down and only have 2 pounds to lose is what kept me from going off the rail this weekend. Sure I had more adult beverages that I usually do and I ate out a bit more than normal. But I didn't go crazy. I tried to still make good choices.
I am so excited about this. I am trying to be realistic that those 2 pounds might not come off this week. That it might take a few weeks to hit the magic number. But the light at the end of the tunnel is SO bright. All I can say is WOW! Go me!! :)
Sunday, July 17, 2016
On Point
As weight watcher, and having been one for a long time, I have become very good at knowing what the points are in a lot of foods. When I am fixing my breakfast and lunch, I count the points as I put the food in my lunch bag. I have already figured out the dinners for the week so I know how many points I have left for breakfast and lunch. And, really, I eat the same exact thing every day for lunch (at least 5 days a week). So, it's lunch that can be juggled some.
At the store, if I don't already know how many points are in something, I use my handy dandy scanner on the WW app. Most of the time, though, I buy the same things over and over so I know the points. Sometimes I know how many points are in something but I buy them anyway (like Fruity Crisp Oreos). Ha ha!
At the store, if I don't already know how many points are in something, I use my handy dandy scanner on the WW app. Most of the time, though, I buy the same things over and over so I know the points. Sometimes I know how many points are in something but I buy them anyway (like Fruity Crisp Oreos). Ha ha!
Of course there are times that you eat first, figure out points later. That's never a good thing to do. It's irresponsible. But it does happen. You learn from your mistakes. Or not. But hopefully you do.
And, a word to the wise. Even if a recipe LOOKS healthy, don't take that for face value. Figure out the points using the recipe builder. Otherwise you will be in for a shock!
And, a word to the wise. Even if a recipe LOOKS healthy, don't take that for face value. Figure out the points using the recipe builder. Otherwise you will be in for a shock!
In case you were wondering...there are:
41 points in the Sonic boom box
Roughly 32 points in the $5 lunch Dairy Queen
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