Weight Watchers Thursday

I went to my meeting tonight and am down 2 pounds! This brings my total weight loss to 11 pounds, and my WW loss to 6.6 pounds. I am very surprised that I lost that much, because since everyone left last weekend, I haven't worked out since Saturday. It's hard to find the time since I've gone back to work. Excuses, I know. I am running a 5K on Saturday though, so I better go "train" tomorrow night! :D How did everyone else do?

Best New Recipe EVER...and some other stuff

We just had an AH-MAY-ZING dinner-and it was only 4 points (give or take) on Weight Watchers. That will bring me to my "some other stuff" in a minute. First of all, this Rigatoni with Grilled Vegetables, courtesy of Sandra Lee was so freakin good-y'all! At first, when I watched the episode, I thought, yummmmmm! Then, when I was making it, I thought, hmmmmm, this never turns out as good as I think it's going to. BUT, yeah, it was! And very quick and simple! Check it out.

Now, for the "other stuff." The reason I said 4 points give or take is because there is about 3 tablespoons of olive oil in the recipe-according to WW, olive oil is 1 pt per teaspoon. BUT, you aren't like eating the olive oil straight up-you are using it to saute and grill the veggies. SO, how do I account for this, and how many points should I actually say the EVOO is? B.E.G. and company, share some advice with a sista! Also, I went to my first WW meeting last night-it was very fun and interesting! I loved the ladies I met, and they were ALL OVER Emma. Which was good, because she was not down with the weight loss class at first-I think she was still cranky from her two shots. My leader lost ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN pounds y'all! That is amazing! We talked about emotional eating and good snack choices for when we are really hungry-it was nothing like I had imagined. I really enjoyed it!

OK, so that is all my friends. Not much planned for this weekend except some SEC football, a little exercise, some cleaning (always!), and chill time with the baby girl! WHO BY THE WAY went to her babysitter for the first time today and did wonderful! The lady LOVES her-who wouldn't!?!!? :D Oh, and I am joining a gym on Monday-sweet! It's right by my work, so it will be super convenient for me to go by there, do my workout, then jet to get Emma. It's brand new and SUPER NICE and some of my old parents from school work out there, so I can have mini gossip sessions! Ha! :D I'm just so glad that I'm finally motivated to DO SOMETHING-I can't wait to take gym classes like yoga and Zumba-I've missed it!!!

Happy Friday and a good weekend to you all! (Could I have any more exclamation points in this post-srsly?)

Weight Watchers Thursday?????

OK, I have lost 4 pounds since I started this journey on September 21st. 4 pounds in 18 days. Not too exciting good, but I'll take it. My goal is now 9 more pounds. I am going to my first meeting tonight. And, vomit-when I get weighed in WEARING CLOTHES AT THE END OF THE DAY ON A "DOCTOR" SCALE! I am taking the babe because husband won't be home at 6:30. Wish me luck! One thing I'm worried about is I keep reading how if you are nursing, you have to be careful with dieting because it can affect your milk supply. Yikes, remember this? Also, I think you have to lose weight more slowly. Kill me-I need to look good when I go back to work in 22 days. I am nervous about going to the meetings-hopefully it won't be ridic. The cool thing is, I got a month free and all these awesome online resources-it totally plans your day, counts your points, gives you recipes, etc! Awesome-totally worth it for the low, low price of $39.95 for two months. I will let you know what happens later. And, I'm posting today because I finally remembered to weigh myself AND I have a meeting. I think once I go back to work I will go to Wednesday night meetings. Alright, have a fab Thursday! It's almost the weekend-sqeeee!

WW Update

So, one week ago I started Weight Watchers. I weighed myself this morning and have only lost 1.5 pounds. WTF? I thought for sure I would've lost more weight than that! I've been walking at least 2 miles per day, and sticking to my point schedule. On Sunday I went over 6 points, but you are "allowed" to have like 35 extra points per week, and you get activity points (which I obviously earned). Is this normal? I even keep a food log so I can hold myself accountable. I haven't joined the meeting yet, but am planning on doing it this week-even if I can't go this week.
Alright readers, I need your feedback. Help me out-I only have 4 more weeks till I go back to work, and would like to fit into all of my old work clothes (and maybe have to buy some in a smaller size!) :D

So this is what $125 will get you...

Here is a view of the pantry, refrigerator and freezer after my trip to Walmart-it is inspiring me to eat smaller, healthier meals! I spent $125 and have breakfast, lunch, and dinner for Sunday through Friday. Plus I got a lot of Weight Watchers snacks and replenished the fridge-y'all, it was bare!

And, because everyone needs a little cuteness in their day, here is the Princess asleep on Daddy's chest.

The Last Five Pounds

So. Yeah, I have lost 32 of the 37 pounds I gained while pregnant. I really want these last FIVE pounds off of me-plus 20 from before I was pregnant. Because we all know I was not exactly svelte before pregnancy.

So. I need you to give me tips, tricks, and advice to get these last five pounds off. Ummm, plus 20 more. I was thinking of doing Weight Watchers-I know a lot of people who have had great success with WW. I especially like the story of Mrs. Classic at Weight Watchers Changed My Life.

What do you think?