Operation Make-over Begins

So, I've finally got my thyroid under control over these past few months which has been great. I have managed to lose 16 lbs (yay me) but I will tell you that losing that amount has only shocked me into seeing how much further I have to go. I started Weight Watchers a month ago. I was using MyFitnessPal, which I will still log with from time to time, but I wanted to do something more to ensure that my meals are balanced. FitnessPal is great for monitoring calories, activities and you can monitor other things like carbs and sugars, but Weight Watchers Points are based around an overall balance of protein, fiber, fat and carbs.

Anyway, I lost 6 of those pounds this last month and I had done weight watchers in the past so I knew that I could have success with it if my motivation is right. I didn't (don't) want really anyone knowing that I am doing any of this... (and seeming how I don't really have any hits, this appears to be a safe place to let it out) partly because if I don't follow through, I'm only disappointing myself. I get that it's all for my own benefit,and it would be nice to think that the opinion of others' doesn't sting,but we all know it does. I consider myself semi-confident person and I'll be more likely to keep that hurt on the inside but, none the less, it is still there. But that is what happens when you don't pay attention/don't care/ don't do anything and just let it all go. You do get judged- your friends, family, strangers, co-workers...It sucks but surprisingly not enough to let that motivate you. You don't do something until you truly want to do it. Nothing my husband could say, even offering money for a shopping spree for every 10 lbs I lost was enough to get my butt moving. Really, it's because I wasn't fed up enough with myself. Don't get me wrong...I wouldn't consider myself obese or even fat but I am a sturdy girl who needs to lose some weight. I am hoping with this motivation I have found (on my own) that this will be the beginnings of a real success story like the ones I stay up and read sometimes. Only time will tell.

I'll start by saying what I did do today and every day I write a new post from here on out. Today I lapsed and went with some friends to Shoney's for breakfast. While I didn't tear it up like I usually do, we all know that this buffet isn't for the birds. It's serious biscuits and cheese on EVERYTHING. So, while I limited myself, there were still some things that were not good for me. It took up almost ALL of my allotted WW points. So, for dinner, I had a Bacon Spinach salad from Subway, dry, which only cost me 5 points. I was thrilled but I still needed to make up for breakfast. I went to the gym and walked/jogged (in intervals) for 3.34 miles which took me 60 minutes. In WW land, that buys you 5 points which made me even for the day. Maybe tomorrow I will get ahead. Weigh-in isn't until Monday so I have one more day to make some solid choices and come out on top. I'll keep you posted.