Plugging Away

Oh, I almost gave up this week - the bandwagon is a very tipsy thing - and it is SO SO SO easy to fall right off. We went to Saskatoon last weekend to visit Trev's parents and had a lovely time. I stayed right on track on Friday on the drive up there (which is something I'm proud of) and actually, I did really really well on Saturday (which was Valentine's Day and included a crazy fun time of watersliding, as well as a BIG meal out at Moxie's) - and doing well, despite that big meal, is another thing I'm really proud of.

What I'm not proud of is that on Sunday (after the pressure-filled Valentine's Day was over) I fell off of that stupid bandwagon. And do you know why?? Because I got too hungry, and then made a poor decision about lunch (Vern's by the slice, for those of you who know what that is) and then, my crazy brain playing my silly mind-games took it from there.

Because, in my head, you can't have a little slip up for lunch and then finish the day well. Oh no. Once I've made one little mistake - THAT'S IT!!! IT'S ALL OVER!!! PUT AWAY YOUR TRACKER AND GO TO TOWN, BABY!!!!

Grrr.

So. It took me until yesterday to finally get back on track after said slip-up. And I find it very interesting because Weight Watchers' big thing lately is to be careful not to get too hungry. ((as an aside - isn't that SO different than Weigh Down was??!!)) Anyway, I think they're right. If you are able to make your food decisions before you are totally famished, you will think more clearly. Interesting.

So, Monday I ate everything in sight. Tuesday, I tried to get back on the bandwagon by writing everything down again and getting on the treadmill again. But as previously mentioned, that bandwagon is a peskily slippery thing, and is not easy to get onto. And then finally, yesterday I did stay within my points.

yay.

Now the trick will be to stick with it. I have 6 pounds to lose, and have changed my goal date to March 24th - which is the one year anniversary of joining WW last time. I think that 6 pounds in 5 weeks is a lot more do-able for me than 6 pounds in 4 weeks. For some reason, even losing a pound a week is a majorly difficult thing for me.

Oh, and yes, I do know that this sort of a number goal is not good and will only make me frustrated when all of my good efforts don't work. But I'm still doing it. :o)

Okay, that's enough babble from me today. Happy Thursday everyone.