Dec. 31, 2018

189.2

I lucked out with getting the flu after a few days of overeating through Christmas. From Monday to Friday, I gained 5 lbs. From Friday to Sunday, I lost 6 lbs. Crazy.

Looking back on this wonderful year (9 months) with Weight Watchers:

• Highest weight in 2018--260.4
• Current weight on Dec. 31--189.2
• Lost 71.2 pounds
• From Oct. 31 to Dec. 31--Lost 11.4
• From Nov. 30 to Dec. 31--Lost 6.6
• Made my 190.6 goal for Dec. 31. 

Looking ahead:

• Minimum 6-lb. loss goal by Jan. 31 > 183.2
• At WW currently -67 lbs. 
• Goals in January at WW: Hit -70 lb. milestone and hit -75 lb. milestone.
• There are 5 weigh-in Thursdays in Jan.
• On my scale, if I lose 6 pounds a month, I'll get to 100-lb. loss by June 1!

What I must do to accomplish this:

• Plan everyday.
• Follow this plan--no snitching, unplanned snacking. 
• Track everyday.
• Attend WW workshops/meetings every week.
• Increase water consumption (30-day challenge?).
• Increase steps per day (8000 avg. per day).
• Look for ways to add activity in my day.
• Try new recipes so I don't get bored with my meals.

Results?

• Feel good, healthier, move well, look better, fun clothes, my family's pride, role model for others.

LOOKING FORWARD TO WHAT I WILL ACCOMPLISH IN 2019!

Dec. 29, 2018

192.4

Wonderful progress from a year ago! Weight Watchers has been good to me. I did well through the weekend preparing for Christmas, at Renetta's, through the day here on Christmas Day. But that night and Wed./Thursday I snitched and snacked too much on Chex mix, puppy chow, and more. Disappointed in myself with that. I was 190 on Monday morning, 195.4 Friday morning. That's ridiculous. I sent some food home with the girls, threw away the puppy chow and plan to put away (maybe throw away) more.

I was really sick yesterday afternoon/night. Chills, gurgly stomach. I didn't eat much yesterday. Breakfast and one bowl of chicken rice soup. I feel somewhat better today. I had oatmeal and coffee for breakfast. I don't think I'll feel like walking today, but hope to for the rest of break. 192.4 today.

Keep focusing on the positives: I could have done much worse with eating over Christmas week; I'm ready to get back on track; I love how I feel and look after a 65 lb. loss; I have new clothes to buy with my Kohl's gift certificate from Dave (plus the new beautiful necklace); I love how much better my knees and ankles feel; I want to make continued good progress by my 1-year WW anniversary and make goal in 2019.

Aug. 1, 2018

218.6
I can't believe that number on the scale. I have no idea when I last weighed below 220. I have lost 40 lbs. in 4 months. I probably am under-eating some. I haven't felt 100% the last 2 days. But I feel satisfied/full after every meal. I need to drink more water, continue with walking to get my belly smaller, make sure I'm eating enough protein, eat a variety of foods and dishes. And keep going! I feel great--my knees feel better, ankles I can get to stretch out. Easier to move, bend over. I'm looking forward to my appt. with Dr. Gibbs and want to have my blood work done to check cholesterol. Keep it up!

July 3, 2018

228

I continue to do well on Weight Watchers. I did my best in Seattle, bypassing opportunities to buy junk food, made good choices in restaurants, and tried to get in some walking each day.

I walked at the track yesterday morning. The first lap is hard, but the later laps feel good to have my ankles stretched. I skipped it this morning. Thought I'd get in plenty of walking today in the yard.

A few times over the weekend, I realized that I needed to get out of the kitchen/house. I wasn't hungry, but just wanted to search, snack, snitch. I set up a card table to work in the living room on my paper. I went up to the trailer to pick berries. I need to recognize that. I don't want to give up. This is my only option. I need to make it work for me. Keep up the good news!

June 8, 2018

233.0

I got my 25 lb. award at WW last night! Hurray! Things are going well with eating, planning, tracking, movement. I have been walking 4-5 times around the track in Wayland in the morning. Sometimes it takes 1-2 times around to get my left ankle tendons stretched out, but it does eventually happen.

Continue planning, not overeating fruit, looking for a variety of foods to eat, stay active, drink water. Make it work for me!

April 18, 2018

245.6

Still doing very well on WW. Planning ahead, tracking, making lots of good decisions. Yesterday I passed on Texas Roadhouse rolls--twice! I could have had one and used more points, but it wasn't in my plan for the day. Passed on brownies in the lounge Monday.

Evenings are sometimes a little hard--I just want to snack on something. Best ideas: stay out of kitchen. drink herbal tea, have a fruit.

I already feel a difference--I feel lighter when I move, I don't feel overstuffed and full of the wrong food, I feel positive.

Keep it up!!

April 10, 2018

248.6

I'm doing good!! I lost 1.4 last week. Not bad for the struggles I had after Easter. This week is going well. So fun to be out of the 250's. I told Allison I've been going to WW. She will be supportive and it's another way to show I'm committed. If this doesn't work, I really don't have any other options. So I have to make it work for me. I will make it work for me.

March 31, 2018

251.8

I had an excellent first week on Weight Watchers. I was absolutely 100% eating what I had planned and no more all week. Thursday I had a few extras (chips, cheese, peanut butter), but I had lots of extra points for the week that I hadn't used. And I think it's OK 1-2 times a week to eat a few more points to shake things up.

I lost 4.4 pounds week #1. I'm a little disappointed it wasn't more for the first week, but still happy with being in control of my eating and actually doing something positive.

This week I'm going to plan ahead, prepare a variety of foods, stay out of the kitchen, try to get in more steps, be in control tonight with the Schantz's and tomorrow at Renetta's.

It will be exciting to get under the 250's! It has been a long time.

March 26, 2018

252.8

I have had 3 outstanding days of following the Weight Watchers plan. I have planned my meals and snacks ahead, followed the plan, tracked on the app, focused on being satisfied. I know I need to be careful of eating after school and eating in the evening when I'm at the table working on the computer.

I also want to be careful to not get bored with what I eat. It will be easy to eat too much chicken because it is zero points. I'm going to try to change it up with tuna, ground beef, eggs, chicken sausages, soups with beans, vegetarian choices.

I haven't seen 252 on the scale for months and months. I need to make this my plan, my way. A plan that works for me. A lifestyle.

Success: Thelma gave me some Kit Kat candy bars. I haven't eaten any yet. I plan to eat one on some days and enjoy them. Challenge ahead: making Easter cutout cookies and not sampling the dough or cookies.

March 24, 2018

254.5

I started at Weight Watchers on Thursday (256.6 at home). It was so difficult to walk in that door, to stand in line, to sign up. I had said I would never go back, but obviously, what I've been trying to do on my own has not been working. I need to be held accountable. I need to not give up and think I'll start over. I need to be committed. This will keep me from the extras that were sabotaging my weight loss.

I decided no one else there would know me or care if I've been there dozens of times before. Sally would be caring and supportive. The rest--doesn't matter. What matters is that I need to do something for my health. For my knees and ankles. For my blood pressure. For living thin. For being more active. For being able to wear nicer clothes. For having more energy for teaching and grandkids.

Yesterday (Day #1) was a good day. I planned ahead and wrote down my plan for the day. I stuck to it 100%. I haven't been under 255 for several months. I'll focus on 5 pounds at a time. But more importantly, I'll focus on planning ahead, tracking, counting points, looking for a good variety of healthy foods, staying out of the kitchen, being more active, drinking more water.

Jan. 6, 2018

257.0

Not the best week. I was up to 258.6 at one point. I did throw away some sweets and prepared good lunches. Too much snacking after school.

I'm re-reading the Anderson Method. It looks like I need to stay at 800 calories for 5 days and 1150 calories for 2 days each week. I didn't remember it being quite that strict. I need to get into the mode of "undereating" and "fasting."

My normal breakfast of 2 slices of bread + peanut butter and milk is 500 calories! I should go back to oatmeal, or 1 slice of toast. Lots of veggies. Fruit, lean meat. No snacks. No eating between meals. I did it before (summer and fall of 2015) and it worked.

Today:
toast, p.b., milk
chicken, baked potato
broccoli soup?

Jan. 1, 2018

258.0

Happy New Year! Fresh start. Positive attitude. Time to do something positive about my health. Time to be an active, positive 60-year-old instead of a lazy, unhealthy slug. Time to plan and prepare and follow through. Time to follow the Anderson Method again. Time to be proud of myself and my actions. Time to turn things around.

Motivation--

• Look at the Christmas photos of me. 
• Think of others' success: Wendy Pusey, Kathryn, Lindy, Veta, Beth McBride
• Less pain in my ankles, knees, hips.
• To wear nicer clothes and not just ones that fit, even if they are ugly. 

Plan for this week--

• Write down food to plan and after eating.
• Stop eating early in the evening.
• Give away/throw away Christmas food. Ignore the rest.
• Prepare soup, chicken for lunches and upper.
• Eat oranges.
• Count calories.