I'm not sure what the rules are for posting about weight loss...I don't want to trigger anyone, so I haven't posted much. So if I need to delete this, just let me know. Anyway, I've lost 7.5 pounds in 7 weeks. It's been slow, long and hard. But the best part is, it's amazing how little sugar/sugar foods I've been consuming. I used to fill the sugar bowl every few days and now it goes a lot further.
I still love the counting points thing. It really does help me to make smarter choices...and that's what it's supposed to be about...not totally depriving yourself, but making choices. Some days, when I really want that second cup of coffee, I can work it into the meal plan for that particular day. I still don't know how long I will be able to keep it up. I do find it very restrictive, but when you use the points for healthy, nourishing foods, it works. I often find myself feeling hungry but it's not the kind of hunger I get when I haven't eaten for a while, the whole shaky feeling thing, because what I am eating is sufficient for my body, just not for my mind, lol. I am, by nature, an over-eater.
The other shocker is how small actual portion sizes are. It's unbelievable, really. But it's getting easier, so, hopefully, I can stick with it. Obviously, I won't be on the weight loss part of it forever. Another seven weeks or so and I should be able to go on maintenance. Not that I trust it's going to be that much more food, lol. But pretty cool stuff.
I'm also exercising (nothing super-human) four times a week, walking and pilates. I'm hoping to kick that up a notch.
Plus it being July now just makes my trip that much closer to happening, which will hopefully scare me into making smart choices, haha.
