Portion control. I've learned a lot the last 4 weeks and have made many changes but the one thing I notice day after day is the smaller portions. More than anything it has opened my eyes to how much I was overeating.
As I was measuring out my ice cream and putting it in a much smaller than usual bowl, my eyes wandered to the "regular" sized bowl I would have been filling up before Weight Watchers.
The first time I filled up that little bowl I had a giant sized pity party for myself. I recall thinking that small bowl was not going to satisfy me. WRONG.
A couple nights later I was measuring out my wine and had to laugh
about the wine glass I have that fits an entire bottle of wine. I thought about putting my measured 6 oz of wine in that glass but decided it would probably be depressing.
Measuring cups have become my best friend. I bought a set to keep at work. The first week or two I did often feel hungry throughout the day, but as time went on I'm learning what 0 or low point snacks will fill me up - like carrots (still don't like them but they're filling), beef jerky and rice cakes. Sometimes you just need something more than fruit. Although I'm eating a lot of apples and peanut butter!
I also have tried a few new recipes. Like this chicken, asparagus, sweet potato skillet, these pork chops and this pork. But I've also made same of my favorites like gnocchi and Mongolian beef - not necessarily low points but I just make sure to eat low point meals earlier in the day (yogurt without the usual granola and tuna fish are my go-to low point breakfast and lunch).
So, after four weeks on Weight Watchers I have lost 12 pounds. I have more energy and just generally feel better. I'm still eating all the things I love, just not as often and in smaller portions. One unexpected downside has been the mom guilt. I spend a lot more time cooking, meal prepping and tracking which means less time playing with Francesca in the already limited time I have with her after work/day care and before bed. But then I remind myself that the time I'm spending making healthier meals will ultimately benefit our family and hopefully allow me to not only spend more time with her, but more active time.
I don't see any physical changes yet but I did google "12 pounds of fat"...yikes. It's significant. I also think back to Francesca when she was born at 6 lbs. 11 oz. I've lost almost two of her. That's crazy. I'm hoping my next update will include an exercise breakthrough...but at the very least I'm going to try and make some small changes - walk more at work, walk my stairs at home or do some jumping jacks with FJ.
I also have tried a few new recipes. Like this chicken, asparagus, sweet potato skillet, these pork chops and this pork. But I've also made same of my favorites like gnocchi and Mongolian beef - not necessarily low points but I just make sure to eat low point meals earlier in the day (yogurt without the usual granola and tuna fish are my go-to low point breakfast and lunch).
So, after four weeks on Weight Watchers I have lost 12 pounds. I have more energy and just generally feel better. I'm still eating all the things I love, just not as often and in smaller portions. One unexpected downside has been the mom guilt. I spend a lot more time cooking, meal prepping and tracking which means less time playing with Francesca in the already limited time I have with her after work/day care and before bed. But then I remind myself that the time I'm spending making healthier meals will ultimately benefit our family and hopefully allow me to not only spend more time with her, but more active time.
I don't see any physical changes yet but I did google "12 pounds of fat"...yikes. It's significant. I also think back to Francesca when she was born at 6 lbs. 11 oz. I've lost almost two of her. That's crazy. I'm hoping my next update will include an exercise breakthrough...but at the very least I'm going to try and make some small changes - walk more at work, walk my stairs at home or do some jumping jacks with FJ.
