It's that dreaded time. Time to get real about the 30-something pounds I've gained since moving back to SC. I could blame a lot of things, but that won't erase the way-too-many-nights-on-the-couch or way-too-much-Mexican-food-for-lunch. There have been a few failed attempts to "do better" but I never follow through. So I'm giving in to the cliché of a New Year's diet and doing the Weight Watchers thing. It's worked for me before. Although, I admit that I haven't tried many other things. I'm not a fad or crash diet kind of girl. So Weight Watchers Online is a doable balance for me. Our meals are looking more like this....
(Stuffed Peppers with quinoa and vegetables)
And this..
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I'm not going to lie....the first few days were h.a.r.d. More than anything I was frustrated with myself for developing such bad eating habits. The convenience of eating out has become the norm. Thank goodness the boyfriend is doing it with me and was a HUGE encouragement over the last week. The Weight Watchers food tracker app makes keeping up with points incredibly easy. Friday was a turning point and I felt like I hit an eating groove. It helped to step on the scale and see an 8 lb loss! And I haven't even had sweet tea withdrawal yet! We're adding exercise into our week 2 plan, so wish us luck.
A few of my favorite healthier meals and snacks during week 1 were:
sautéed shrimp and salmon
-a salad with veggies and tabbouleh (so much flavor!)
-clementines
-edamame
-steamed broccoli, zucchini, and squash with olive oil and fresh lemon juice
-stuffed peppers with quinoa and vegetables
-egg white omelets with onions, red peppers, and tomatoes
-skinny cow ice cream sandwiches
-Moe's Jr. Joey Burrito on whole wheat tortilla with meat, beans, and veggies
Is anyone else trying to shed pounds in the new year?
