First Week in Review

This past first week has been awesome.  Call it beginner's high or what you will and I know it will soon fizzle out but I gladly hang on to this feeling for as long as it lasts. I also know that tomorrow morning's weigh in will result in another jump up and down and all around moment because I can already feel the difference and honestly I always have a great first weigh in. 

I tracked every day, I didn't focus on activity and lacked getting my daily goal of 64+ oz of water.  But I reminded myself slow and steady will get me there quicker than going full force and burning out like I have always done. Tortoise and Hare anyone? There were two (would be) obstacles that I just planned, tracked, and moved on.  First was a movie night at Landen's school.  They served free hot dogs and cokes.  I packed my own diet coke and baked lays. BTW Southwestern Ranch rocks! Casey stocked up on candy for the kids and I did sneak M&M's that I later ate while watching Grey's Anatomy.  The second obstacle was Landen's yearly Blue and Gold banquet for the Cub Scouts.  I ate what they served which consisted of chicken strips, potato logs, rolls, and cookies.  I consumed all that I was given.  I knew going in what they would be serving as it's the same every year.  I planned this day by eating less points during the day which wasn't hard. By the time I got my "hair did", dressed myself, and three boys that didn't leave much time for thinking of food.  There will be times that I will eat beforehand for such events but mostly I will plan my weekly points accordingly because I want to experience these things with my boys and not having them remember that mom was always dieting.  It's all about sustaining this lifestyle not making drastic changes all at once.

                 
                                             Mother's Day 2011