In previous posts here I have expressed my issues with Weight Watchers and their tendency to promote processed and fast food that is low in points but by no means healthy. It’s difficult for me to resolve my feelings about the program because when I was on it in the past, I was successful at losing weight and to this day the most I ever lost was on the program.

Since injuring myself last summer in South Africa, it has been a sliding slope of gaining back the weight I lost last year and a constant struggle to stay on the healthy path. This week I realized that despite the fact that I know what healthy choices to make in order to lose the weight and be stronger, I’m simply not making them. In short, I admitted that I needed help. When food and the very act of eating become more than just a means of sustenance and provide comfort or emotional release, it’s incredibly difficult to make those choices. I was tired of doing it half-heatedly, so this happened:

The online option for me worked very well in the past, and I plan on using Weigh in Wednesday for a measure of accountability. So far the past 3 days have been good, I’ve been tracking and staying within my points. The new system is interesting but it’s frustrating that I can’t find the formula they use to calculate the points. Maybe I’m not looking hard enough, but it makes me wonder if they changed the plan to make it more difficult for people to follow without having to pay the company in order to find out points values.  That being said, the fact that they take into account carbs, fat, protein and fiber does seem more intuitive.

I want to know, what do the rest of you think about the new WW or WW in general?

I started tracking points again today, it seems like it’s the only way I don’t over eat. Today is a long day of classes so hopefully I don’t slip up.

Last night I used the fancy scale at the gym after my workout and I weighed in at 231lbs which isn’t terrible but it isn’t awesome either. I started at the beginning of January at 237 and have been fluctuating between 235-229 since then. What I should have done is measured myself, I bet the inches reflect my hard(ish) work more than the scale.

So as of today:

Waist: 48.5’

Hips - 46’

Unfortunately my trainer had to cancel today so I’m sitting at my desk drinking coffee instead of being at the gym. I feel guilty but strength training on my own terrifies me and I did a whole bunch of wall pushups and crunches last night in my aerobics class. (I know, excuses, excuses)

So my tentative gym schedule for the week will look like this:

Monday - Low impact class + 15 mins on treadmill (done)

Tues - Break

Weds - 30 mins cardio + Free weights/Squats etc

Thurs - 8am Aquafit? (soo early, gah!)

Friday - Training Session

Saturday - Break

Sunday - 40 mins cardio

I’ll update you on Sunday whether or not I actually stayed on track.

This is my first time using my new Hello Kitty Wagara box and I quite like it. Way more room than my last one and very sturdy!

Contents and WW Points Values

Right Tier:

Almond Dessert Tofu with craisins, a lemon slice and a heart shaped jello cube (hard to see with all the yellow) - 2 points

Moro/Blood Orange slices - 1 point

Left Tier:

Brown Rice and Veggie Stirfry underneath. - 4 points

Girl with big hair made from an egg sheet, Nori Face, pickled green bean dress - 1 points

Total - 8 points.

Not bad at all.

The phrase “Flat Hair is Sad Hair” is something I used to say to clients all the time when I was hairstyling and its still true now. Listen to the bento ladies!

One week of school left! How did this happen? I’ve been procrastinating as usual on the last two assignments that are due on the last day, I should really get off the internet and get them finished. Instead of writing this afternoon I went to an academic advising appointment and found out that some classes I thought I needed to graduate don’t apply to me! It makes picking classes for next year much easier. I’m going to take a bunch of development seminars and history classes!

After the meeting I decided to walk to old navy and get some spring clothes. The walk wasn’t bad, aside from the seriously muddy roads with no sidewalks. What’s with campus having hardly any sidewalks? If I want to walk to see Ryan at work, I need to walk on the road or on the muddy gross grass. *huff* Anyhoo, I love old navy in the springtime. They always have fabulous linen pants and shirts and pretty sun dresses that make me wish it was summer. I spent about $200, which maybe should have gone in my travel fund, but my brithday is coming up and I wanted to treat myself.

I bought this cute dress and these pants

This lovely shirt

aaaandd a bunch of other stuff…

I really enjoy shopping! It’s tough sometimes when my weight fluctuates so much but new clothes always make me feel better.

I’ve decided to restart Weight Watchers. I’ve had enough of my lame excuses. I’m going to change meetings since the one I used to go to was overcrowded and I never felt truely comfortable.

That’s all for now! I’m turning 26 next week, wish me luck! (I’m afraid)