Losing it one pound at a time

I joined Weight Watchers with a friend on 10/17, and last Friday when I weighed in - I LOST THREE POUNDS AND MY FRIEND LOST TWO!!! I was so happy because I felt like I had eaten a lot over the week - even homemade cookies. My friend and I decided if we were going to do this we needed a full four month commitment to going to meetings and changing our habits. We also check in daily to see how we’re doing on our point count. I did WW back in 2002 after I had my middle son, Riley, and I lost the remaining 12 pounds hanging on from my pregnancy. This time I need to lose about 23 pounds but I feel like I’m off to a really good start. My three year old took my “before” picture - which I will add to my page. It’s pretty funny because he’d looking up at me and I sort of look like Frankenstein. I decided to go back to WW because I needed some direction with my weight loss. I would lose a few pounds then gain it back and it was getting so frustrating. I joined Buddy Slim 10 months ago and I could not believe I was only down 8 pounds in that amount of time. It was clearly time to get focused and get some hands on support to get this weight off. I know I can do it!

Speaking of Frankenstein, my kids and I are having so much fun getting ready for Halloween. Since I’m not working I am enjoying all of these things I’ve missed out on before! Last night we carved pumpkins and my husband baked the seeds. My 3 year old made a smiley face, my 7 year old made a scull and cross bones and my 10 year old is carving his today after school. He is still deciding what he wants to have. So funny. They picked out their costumes - my oldest is a ghoul with light up eyes (his first year to be something “scary” - he is thrilled), my 7 year old is Slash from Guns and Roses (special thanks to Guitar Hero!) and my 3 year old is a race car driver. He got his costume last week and has worn it every day since. Hey, at least I’m getting my money out of it!

Wishing you all a wonderful week.

Lise