Me Plus Three!

I have been feeling very out of control lately. Gaining 6 pounds since December totally freaks me out, and makes me wonder what the next 3 months are going to bring. I decided to revisit my weight watchers plan and I came up with the thought that it really isn't working for me right now. I have gained weight because I binge every other day or so on junk food. Usually later at night when my husband is working and I am exhausted after putting the kids to bed. My mental thought process goes some

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I have been attempting WW since Dec. and have only gained weight. I think it is due to stress more than anything- starting back at work after being home with the kids for 4 years, changing into a different and very stressful career field, my grandmother's Alzheimers becoming more severe and we had to move her into a dementia unit in assisted living, I never see my husband because we work opposite schedules, and we are raising 3 young children. Lots of things to worry about and give me an excu

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As I continue on my journey from an overweight young woman who mindlessly ate bags of Doritos to a mother who is constantly trying to teach her three children the concept of "everything in moderation", I am constantly thinking about my own childhood eating habits, and what I can do to develop in my children a healthy attitude about food. Something happened the other day that my mind keeps coming back to. The other day I was walking through our local warehouse store and there was a mother and her… Continue

I read Rachel's post last night on intuitive eating. Basically, eating when you are hungry and stopping when you are full, and eating what you want to eat so you don't feel deprived. I did great after tallying up my points, except for the two cupcakes I ate but hey those are not always around so I don't feel too bad. I am counting 5 points for the two since they were small ones, which puts me at the upper end for my points for the day. Interesting how when we eat they way we should we do so well… Continue

This morning I woke up before anyone else, made my coffee and sat outside enjoying our cooler morning weather! It was heavenly :) I planned my meals for the day- I am feeling bloated so I am starting South Beach phase 1 today- my goal is to make it day by day all week on plan and see where I am at the end. Two full weeks on phase 1 is my goal and I know I can do it, it will take planning and effort on my part and I am up for the task. I know I will feel so much better by the end. I am also plann… Continue