Aw the Points patrol is one of the names my son came up with about a year ago when he and I decided to do the Weight Watchers program on line. He would call and check to be sure that I was counting all of those nasty points you can run up in one day. He would be sure that we counted the salad dressing, mustard and mayonnaise we put on our sandwiches. Now, a year and a half later and many pounds and inches later we have learned how to count those points without the Weight Tracker and the points calculator.
About a month ago I decided I had a personal goal that I wanted to reach so I was talking to a friend who wanted to know how I was able to get so thin. I am not a good eater and hated most foods, but found that if I wanted to eat what I wanted I learned how to do it on Weight Watchers. I have improved my eating habits and eat a lot more fruits and veggies and chicken and turkey than I ever have. Somedays I feel like I am eating an entire head of lettuce. I dip my fork in dressing and eat and never ever pour anything on a salad. Its hard to learn to do but it works. Anyway.... back to my friend that wanted to learn so I always tell people that I never went to a weight watchers meeting but I did it all online. The only person you hurt if you don't do it right is yourself!!!
So, she started and in the evenings she goes out and walks and takes the time to look up the foods and so far she has lost about 12 lbs. She has struggled with dieting and I explained that its not a diet but a change of lifestyle and the way you look at food. Many people use food as a reward or a comfort, I like to think of it as something you need for the body to go. Going down a size in pants is my reward! Another girl I am friends with also wanted to learn so we went over things and she now is also on the "plan". She is out walking while her son is playing football instead of sitting in the stands chatting with moms. Actually she has recruited some other moms to walk with her. Its an easy hour and both mom and son get a chance to exercise. I like to go over and walk with her so we can catch up on our weeks and whats happening in our worlds. She has her own personal goals and hopes to be at the major one by the time her hubby returns in December.
My sister also has been doing the program now for about 2 weeks and I am not sure what her goal is but she is also doing quite well on it. I myself have been dropping gradually, but I am only looking at getting to my personal low and would like to be there by Christmas. Recommended loss on Weight Watchers is like 1-2 lbs a week. So by then I should be at maintenance on the plan.
So, I am going to try to do a weekly update for those who may want to know. If you want to get on board let me know,and I will try to be an inspiration to all that want help. Its a change of lifestyle and one that is good for all,
Let me know if you want some insight for joining this plan. Its easy just go to www.weightwatchers.com You can join online for a pretty inexpensive rate.
Until we all weigh in next week........
Monday, August 31, 2009
Friday, August 21, 2009
Things change, people change and time changes us all!
One of those titles that you think "oh I beleive I realize what she is talking about". When really its not that at all.... If you know me you may think that you know what I am talking about but then again it could be many things.
Things change in our lives that either we consider good or bad. One day you think you know what is going on and then zap.... its changing again. We have our darling grandson who has lived for 4 years so close that I can walk to his home if I wanted to. I have had the pleasure of helping with his first years, showing him things only grandmas do and spoiling him the way only grandparents do. This weekend he is moving...... yes, moving to another town with his mom and this Grandma is not a happy camper!! Yes, I do understand that things change and people change. His mom and my son are no longer married and she has chosen to move to a bigger town for "culture and education". What the heck? My kids were raised right here and they have attended West Point Military Academy and Meredith College and they didn't have to live in a big city to get "culture and education"!
People change..... yes, that is so true and when people get divorced or separate they change. Families as they know them have changed and the members all have to re-adjust themselves to adapt to the change. Some of us handle this better than others. In my family my kids talk.. they talk to each other, they don't mix words they tell it straight. In other families maybe they expect you to know what they think or feel. Yet in others they just clam up or don't speak. Some even act like they have their backside on their shoulders all of the time!!!
I personally am a black and white person. Most of the time you don't have to guess how I am feeling or how I feel about something. Its either yes orno, black or white. I am not a gray person at all and I like it that way. You will know if I like you or not, no faking it on my side. This is where I hate the people who can't make a decision or won't state how they truly feel they just expect you to tolerate their moods and ways. I say "heck no" I won't do it any more!!! And in this day and age and at the age most of you are, it is time to grow up!!!
Time certainly has made me change in the respect that I never thought that I could be so attached to one little blonde haired, blue eyed little boy. He has changed from that little 18" 6 lb baby that I placed on my bed the day I met him and layed there and just stared at him. He was just so innocent then and still today there is such an innocence about him. He will be starting school next week and today he told me over his waffles and syrup that "school is dumb and stupid".
I tried to explain that you go to school to learn to be smart and so when you are old enough to do so, get a good job or fly planes and helicopters like his daddy and Uncle. Needless to say he is not buying this not even from Mama!
So, next weekend when he comes to visit and I get to pick him up from school, he will be telling me how it went. He, if you remember was "kicked out of preschool" back in December because he didn't like to take naps. Wonder if he can make that happen in kindergarten?? I hope not, all I can hope for is that time changes things for him and he will enjoy learning and going to school.
So, when you get the chance to hold your grandchild, take him to the park or just hang out, remember things may change and that could all change in a blink of an eye!!!
Things change in our lives that either we consider good or bad. One day you think you know what is going on and then zap.... its changing again. We have our darling grandson who has lived for 4 years so close that I can walk to his home if I wanted to. I have had the pleasure of helping with his first years, showing him things only grandmas do and spoiling him the way only grandparents do. This weekend he is moving...... yes, moving to another town with his mom and this Grandma is not a happy camper!! Yes, I do understand that things change and people change. His mom and my son are no longer married and she has chosen to move to a bigger town for "culture and education". What the heck? My kids were raised right here and they have attended West Point Military Academy and Meredith College and they didn't have to live in a big city to get "culture and education"!
People change..... yes, that is so true and when people get divorced or separate they change. Families as they know them have changed and the members all have to re-adjust themselves to adapt to the change. Some of us handle this better than others. In my family my kids talk.. they talk to each other, they don't mix words they tell it straight. In other families maybe they expect you to know what they think or feel. Yet in others they just clam up or don't speak. Some even act like they have their backside on their shoulders all of the time!!!
I personally am a black and white person. Most of the time you don't have to guess how I am feeling or how I feel about something. Its either yes orno, black or white. I am not a gray person at all and I like it that way. You will know if I like you or not, no faking it on my side. This is where I hate the people who can't make a decision or won't state how they truly feel they just expect you to tolerate their moods and ways. I say "heck no" I won't do it any more!!! And in this day and age and at the age most of you are, it is time to grow up!!!
Time certainly has made me change in the respect that I never thought that I could be so attached to one little blonde haired, blue eyed little boy. He has changed from that little 18" 6 lb baby that I placed on my bed the day I met him and layed there and just stared at him. He was just so innocent then and still today there is such an innocence about him. He will be starting school next week and today he told me over his waffles and syrup that "school is dumb and stupid".
I tried to explain that you go to school to learn to be smart and so when you are old enough to do so, get a good job or fly planes and helicopters like his daddy and Uncle. Needless to say he is not buying this not even from Mama!
So, next weekend when he comes to visit and I get to pick him up from school, he will be telling me how it went. He, if you remember was "kicked out of preschool" back in December because he didn't like to take naps. Wonder if he can make that happen in kindergarten?? I hope not, all I can hope for is that time changes things for him and he will enjoy learning and going to school.
So, when you get the chance to hold your grandchild, take him to the park or just hang out, remember things may change and that could all change in a blink of an eye!!!
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