I finally decided this weekend that the food orgy I have been on since moving back to the US must end. I gained over 20 pounds during my great 2-year European adventure. I take full responsibility for my weight gain. I know exactly how it happened: I ate way too much food. I wanted to experience the foods of the various places we travelled, and I wanted to enjoy trying new things without beating myself up about it. Then, once back in the US, I wanted to eat those things I missed the most while in Europe (Mexican food). Well, the party is officially over now. Our stuff arrived from the sea shipment and all of those lovely pants and jeans that used to fit but now do now are staring at me and reminding me of the excellent shape I used to be in. It's time to make the effort to get back to a weight that is healthier for me.
I decided to join Weight Watchers, because in all of my years of dieting, following WW has been the only way I have been successful at losing weight. I decided to do it online instead of trying to attend meetings, since I am not sure what my schedule at work will be like over the next couple of months. I've read through the introduction materials and like the new plan so far. The last time I did WW, I had to count points for fruits. I always thought that was dumb. I can assure everyone that I did not gain weight from eating too many apples and bananas. So, I am glad they did away with that. The points allowances are much higher in the new program. Right now, I get 29 points a day with 49 extra for the week. However, the points values for foods seems a bit higher, so I guess it all washes out in the end.
I am actually looking forward to getting back to healthy eating. I always feel so much better when I limit sugar and breads. Sugar is like crack to me. One little hit, and I am a wreck for the rest of the day. All I can think about is when I can eat more sugar and what kind of tasty vessel it will come in. I have been known to eat so much sugar that I actually feel like I am buzzing. That cannot be good for me, especially since I am supposed to be eating low GI foods that keep my blood sugar stable to help with my chronic migraines.
So, here we go. Weight Watchers, Week 1, Day 1 with 20 pounds to lose.
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