Negative Six
As I roll forward into my third week of Weight Watchers, I thought I’d take a few minutes to tell you all about my progress. So far, I’ve lost six pounds. In two weeks!
I’ll be honest, I didn’t have high expectations for this when I started. I wanted to like the idea, but I’m just not a “healthy” eater. However, I’ve learned a few things since that first day:
- I’m hungry a lot, but I can live with that.
- 96% lean ground beef makes a very tasty burger, especially with a lightly toasted whole wheat bun.
- Weight Watchers (Smart Ones) has some super yummy dessert choices.
- My insulin sensitivity increases with each lost pound – basal changes coming again soon.
- I feel better.
- It’s a completely livable system. I haven’t cheated once, but I also haven’t felt the need to. If I know I’m going to be eating badly or a lot of food, I just save up the points.
Overall, this system has opened my eyes to how much food I used to be eating. I love that I can still eat anything; it’s the moderation factor that I just didn’t grasp before. After eating, I almost never feel full, but I always feel satisfied. By BG control has been so much better, too. Although I’ve been battling some pretty serious and annoying lows, lowering my A1c even further in preparation for pregnancy is totally worth it. With tighter control, lows are inevitable (are you listening, Mom?). It’s just part of being a type 1.
So, I’m going to continue on WW journey until I’ve achieved what I view to be a healthy weight for me. I’ll never be a skinny girl; I’ve got hips and boobs and they’re not going anywhere. But, I can and will get to a place where I feel best. Then, (hopefully), I’ll get pregnant and fat and happy!
Themocracy
Hi Shannon!
Congrats on the first 6! I’m glad to hear you’re doing well with the WW program. I agree that having lost a bit helps in almost every way imaginable … except that it does leave you with a “smaller margin for error” thus increasing the liklihood of having some lows (She’s absolutely right on that one, Mom).
Anyway, here’s to a lovely Turkey Day with reasonable #’s and another 6 pounds!
Lean beef does make a great burger, and bison is much leaner than beef and will also cut calories/fats without cutting taste if you don’t mind paying a bit more $ for it. It can be a little dryer, though so I frequently mix in a little low-carb caesar dressing to moisten it up a bit.
Here’s to getting to pregnant, fat & happy!
Take care,
L.
Thanks, Laura! I’ve been strongly considering the bison thing, but I don’t know where to get it. Any suggestions?
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family! I’m looking forward to a few days off from work.
The Safeway in Mt. Airy carries the bison, also BJ’s in Westminster usually has it. I’d guess that the Safeway in Eldersburg would have it as well, it’s a relatively nice store.
Enjoy the time off .. and the turkey, stay well & be happy!
Hi Shan…just stopping by to say I’m proud of you! Keep up the good work. XOXOXO