the first weigh in

So I have been bad about not blogging, but I am on the ball now. Once a day is too much but a few times or once a week will do. Monday at 1215 is my weight watchers weigh in time. I went today and the last time I was there was 8/17, so it has been about a month. I am down 6 lbs :) I am very happy with that but I know I can step it up. I look forward to some more good stories and success next monday!

catch up

Wow, it is easy to forget to do my blog! I need to get on it and make a habit. Thursday is a blur, but I do remember having a baja ensalada from baja fresh, lettuce, chicken, and my favorite dressing from home, light cheese fantastico. I had that again friday :) Saturday was going well, had naked tenders with a side salad at work.. then came dinner. Blake told me he wanted to take me out and he would pick a healthy restaurant (look online for menus etc)... let's just say the healthy goal was not met and the restaurant was nice, but not what I was hoping for. Steak, salad bar, mashed potatoes and garlic cheese bread... ouch. I was too full and annoyed with myself that I ate all of it and didn't feel that great after. Maybe this smaller portion thing is actually kicking in. Yesterday was much better. I met my dad at fashion island and we had turkey burgers at fat burger, and shared a small onion rings. We then walked the perimeter of F.I. instead of a casual walk past the stores. It was nice to work off some of the lunch and we were still about to talk and have a good time. I worked last night for a short time and had my tenders and salad for dinner. Then it was off to Tia Juana's restaurant/club. Everyone else snacked on chips and ate nachos and I drank my water like a good girl. (There may have been a few drinks, but I don't need to go into that :)) So far, feeling good and having confidence is going very well. It is nice to feel good when making healthy choices.. Today we went to Rubys and my mom and I shared a salad, along with 2 mini tacos each. I will be staying home and eating by myself tonight while the fam goes to Jane's hosue (steve's mom) for something I probably would like anyways haha With school back up tomorrow, getting in the swing of things will be easy :)

Day 1

So.. I would say that day 1 went well. I woke up a little later than I normally do and I was tempted to skip the smoothie. I realized that if I skipped it, I would end up making a rash decision later and end up getting something crappy at school. So I made my strawberry banana smoothie in my vitamix and ran out the door, and yes, I got parking at school :) It was karma for making the smoothie haha Then instead of going out to lunch with friends (tempting) I went home and had a lean cuisine garlic and chicken pizza. It was delish and I was happy with my choice to go home and make a healthier lunch. Then the snack temptation started. I was sitting along watching tv and playing on my computer and I thought, hmm snack time? Then I asked myself if I was actually hungry or bored. I was bored and did not have a snack. Good choice meg :) I drove Natalie to her softball practice and I went by Wendy's on my way home.. how good a coffee toffee drink sounded, so good! I thought, is it worth it? Am I going to let my mind go weak and decide that a stupid coffee toffee drink was worth messing up my healthy day 1, no! So I drove home. I then made myself a big  salad for dinner, lettuce, shredded carrots, a little bit of crumbled feta cheese and my favorite light cheese fantistico dressing. I was pleased again with my choices. I went to see Eat Pray Love with my mom tonight and took a bag of smart pop popcorn from home to snack on. There were so many delicious looking foods in the Rome, eat, section of the movie. I was thinking, wow that looks so good, and then I look over at my bag of smart pop and couldn't help but smile, thinking about what I did today. I resisted temptation, I made better choices than I normally do and I was proud of myself. That was a successful day one in my opinion :)

Welcome to my blog!

I have decided to start a blog that will help me in my new "healthier lifestyle". Starting Sept 1st, tomorrow, I am going to stop eating crap and start looking fabulous! I need to start making better choices in what I eat and for me, mental toughness is my problem. I have started this blog because I believe that it will help me feel accountable for my actions. I am planning on writing everyday and dishing on my day. I believe that talking about my plan and goals will only help, and this is a way to do that without bugging anyone! If you want to read, great! I welcome any support, which includes reminding me that maybe I should not get a cookie at the mall :) I am looking forward to this journey... I know it will be challenging at times, but I am ready for it. I look forward to this new lifestyle change :)

Starting tomorrow, day one of the adventure. Remember, a moment at the lips is a lifetime on the hips!