Why go to a meeting?

...Well, I'm glad you asked. I'll tell ya why.

Since Easter, I have to admit. I have not done well. I've managed to slip by with a pound or two loss a week and today I was down .4 - not a good loss, but not a gain, so still, it's something. At the same time, I KNOW I should be losing about 2 pounds a week - and I'm just wasting time by sneaking Easter candy from the cabinet.

Yes, I confess. The leftover mini Reeses cups. No one polished those off except me. And the Rolos? Me too. Was I tracking these little sins? Nope. Just eating. Figuring my bonus points would cover it. Not making good choices. It's horrible.

But today, in our meeting, a woman who had been dieting forever found out she had lost 6 pounds in two weeks. She was ecstatic. I mean, she was giddy. And it was contagious. I remember what it felt like to discover that I could lose weight and not sacrifice eating the things I love. It brought back all those memories and finally, finally gave me the motivation I have been needing. The thing is, I've recognized my lack of desire, but I've been unable to get out of this funk. today, though, a day when I usually use up all of my bonus points for the week, I am back on track and feeling 100% ready to conquer this week - even though we are going to go out of town for a few days. Yes, I CAN do it. :)

Anyway, my plan of attack starts with taking control of my environment. See, I work from home.That means at any given point during the day, my kitchen is just steps away. And so is this:

Meet my arch nemesis.

The candy jar.

All of the birthday and Easter candy finds its way here so the kids don't pig out on it. They get to have it for treats and stuff, but me? I can have it whenever I want. Let's just say lately I've been wanting it nearly every time I walk into the kitchen. Somehow, I've stopped telling myself no.

Now, I don't eat the 'big' candy - notice the Cadbury creme egg is still waiting to be devoured... but the little stuff... it's fine and apparently, in my mind, it's point-free. One or two a day would probably be fine, but the truth is, I visit this jar of sin on a regular basis throughout the day - mostly out of boredom. If I'm really honest with myself, I'd have to say I usually don't even TASTE the candy while I'm eating it. It just pop it in my mouth and chew and swallow. No thought to enjoying it at all.

So today, I'm stuffing Easter eggs for the Easter egg hunt we are still waiting to have around our house - the one Ethan will not let me forget - and I'm taking this candy to the church to use on the prize cart in Faith Kids. I'm taking control of my environment.

One thing that's really been helping me lately because I have been insanely busy are the Smart Ones meals and especially the desserts. I love desserts. My favorite blizzard is the Cookie Dough blizzard. I'm too lazy to look it up, but a small is well over 20 points. Yeah. Think on that while you're eating one. It's crazy! But I've discovered these:

They are amazing. They're only three points each. I eat one every single night after I put the kids to bed. It's my special treat. I know that's not a good picture, but you get the point.

I also like their meals, which really help me at lunch. The new Quesadillas are really good and only 4 points for one. The mac and cheese is pretty good too - almost too much for me to eat in one sitting. And I check the points values on the Lean Cuisine meals too. I'm finding having these things around the house really helps me when I need something quick or I have forgotten to eat. I highly recommend them!

So, while I don't have any new recipes to try... those are my food tips for the day!

I'm off to fill my jug with water again. Just having it around makes me drink it. I drank a lot yesterday so I'm doing good with that!

I hope you can refocus and control your environment too! It's going to work wonders! :)

Comments

[Shaun]

Courtney, I love your honesty. If I had that candy jar in my house, it would not last two minutes. I too LOVE the cookie dough WW dessert. The key lime pie and the chocolate cake are also yummy. I am down with my monthly MS treatment headache so eating is really tough. Off to bed. Have a great Friday.
Love and God bless, Shaun

[Tina]

I have a good friend who has a "candy fairy." When ever there is a time candy is in the house (Easter, for example), the kids eat what they want that day, and leave it out for the fairy who exchanges it for something else instead.

I have a sweet treat each night too. It is the only way I am sucessful. And remember, all those little .4's add up!!!