Analyzing My Previous Week...

I took a few moments to see what I did wrong last week - and it looks like the main cause is not enough fruits & vegetables  and probably not enough water...so I am packing my meals for tomorrow as soon as I close this blog post.
Moods & Foods: Great mood overall (see my photos that I took and posted in FB) My food is full of veggies today!

Definition of a Plateau...

...at least according to WeightWatchers is - "It's a phenomenon familiar to most people who've tried to shed excess pounds: You're close to your weight-loss goal, and suddenly the numbers on the scale refuse to budge.
You've hit a weight-loss plateau, and you're wondering what's causing the stall."


Well- I will say that I did not lose weight last week BUT I also did NOT gain any weight.  I know what I did wrong and I know how to correct it -so let's see how I do next Sunday!
Moods & Foods: My mood has been good overall the last few days -even though I have been into work every day more than normal...I still love my job!
My food intake has not been the best the last few days..which is reflected by the number on the scale.  It is a "wake-up" call for me this week!!

Giving Back to Your Community

Some of you may ask what this blog title has  to do with weight loss.and the answer would be that you will find many community walks that are sponsoring different things.

I suggest you commit to at least one walk this season! What better way to earn some activity points while helping out the community.
Please feel free to join me on Sunday AM to earn some Activity Points!  You can sign up here... 
I hope to see you there!
Moods & Foods: My mood was good over all - and I was able to stay on point .. the only other thing I can ask for is that I have more folks to walk with on Sunday!!

Dining Out....

...It is possible to eat out and stay on track
- but it is best to plan ahead if possible.


Here are a few tips to guide you...

• Try to look at the menu online before you go out. This will give you a chance to calculate out your points of what looks appealing to you.
• Don't be afraid to ask for substitutions.  Will roasted potatoes be a better choice for you than the butter-infused rice pilaf?
• Have a back-up choice in your mind. Don't be de-railed  because they are out of the fresh fish that you had decided to order before you got to the restaurant.
• Choose your portions wisely- you may want to take half  of your plate home with you for another meal.

Moods & Foods: I was in a good mood today. We met with some RV friends for lunch today and had a great visit. It is hard to not enjoy yourself on a day like today.
Food choices were wise today. I had many veggies along with some good protein..and this was because I asked for substitutions!

Possible Plateau...

This week has the possibilities to be my first plateau week. There are many things going on and I feel like I am not making the best choices throughout each day this week.

This may be the time that I need to actually exercise each morning from here on out...

Moods & Foods: My mood is much better than the previous 2 days...I got a few things done today - but I also slacked off some too.
I had lots of vegetables today...along with a point friendly "dipping sauce". Don't forget to substitute fat-free items when you mix up things!

Life's Little Irritations...

...and how they can affect your weight loss may play a bigger part than you realize. It is important to pay attention to your eating habits. 


 It is very easy to reach for something like a full bag of chips or a plate full of cookies...


It is important to definitely count your food points when you are irritated. Reach for something healthy or drink a glass of water.  

Moods & Foods: My mood is irritated again...People should always stop and think about what they say to others...It can affect a person's attitude for the full day. I am as guilty as others when it comes to this-
My food could have been better- I should have had more fruits & veggies..but I did not do terrible either.

Is A Downward Trend A Good Thing?

I can think of one time when you would think that a downward trend is a good thing...and that would be on Sunday mornings when I step on the scale!

I am down a little more than a pound this week and that is a pound better than last week!
Keep your fingers crossed for me to have at least that loss again next week!
Moods & Foods: Today I found myself a bit irritated. I need to work harder at not letting certain things bother me. "Little things" can and will affect everything you do-including our food choices.
I was able to avoid a major pitfall by looking up just how many points a dish would be. I was a shocked to realize that I had probably consumed a full day's worth of points the one other time I had this dish before!!