"A New Year, a New Chance" is something my weight watchers leader said this morning. Yes, I began weight watchers this morning. I use to go, but it's been over a year since the last meeting. My good friend Kirstin called me last week and told me she had won 4 free months of weight watchers. She said it was a sign she should go back. I said my pants are too tight, that's also a sign. Here is what I learned today...
1. Stay positive. Don't say "I have to go to weight watchers", instead say, "I get to go to weight watchers".
2. Be realistic. It takes time to lose weight. Don't expect to lose 10 pounds per week. Set realistic goals.
3. Set goals that can be measured. for example don't say I want to exercise more. Instead say (for example) I want to walk one half hour Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
4. Try to stay motivated. If you have a certain dress you can not fit into, hang that dress in front of your closet where you can see it. That kind of motivation works for some people, but it doesn't actually work for me. Today I bought myself this beautiful plant. Next week I'm going to give myself a new hair cut if I stick to my goals.
5. Write out clear goals. For me, those goals are not what I measure on a scale. I sometimes lose weight, and other times don't. For me the goal is just to go to my meetings, write down everything I eat, and try to stick to my points. In weight watchers every food is worth so many points. Everyone gets a certain amount of points assigned to them. The amount is determined by allot of different factors. I get 24 points per day. I have a goal of sticking to my points. I also want to drink 2 liters of water, and ride my exercise bike 30 minutes 3 times per week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday). I am working up to 30 mins. per day. This week 10 mins per day, next week 15 mins per day. If I am faithful to stick to my goals this week, next week I'm going to get a new hair cut. Aren't you proud of me!
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