WW Project - Month 3

The third month of the WW Project is over. Although I haven't lost quite as much as I had wanted by this point, I'm proud to share that I've lost 23 pounds. I'm averaging 1.6 pounds a week. 

My weight loss has been because of counting points. I finally have a good understanding of portions and points. And, I've realized not to assume those 100 calorie packs are a good choice. Also, I doubt I'll be buying Laughing Cow product very often. I've found that although they are a good option for sweets, it's better for me not to have sweets in the house. Hunts Snack Pack pudding is something I love - it's 3 points - I've loved it since I was a kid ... when it came in little metal cans with pull-top lids.

Let's Get Tracking

Most of the Weight Watcher success stories I read or hear all give props to tracking their food and activity. The online tools offered through Weight Watcher are just what this closet spreadsheet nerd needs. One of the tools that I should use more often is the View Your Progress tool. 

Below is a screenshot for four weeks. Notice the weeks that I lost the most significant amounts were the weeks that I tracked my food. The week I had the most activity points, I didn't track my food and I didn't lose any weight.

For me, tracking is definitely the difference between a good week and a not so good week. 

Month 3 Highlights

20 oz. Aladdin tumbler - insulated so
it doesn't sweat

• Thanks to my Aladdin tumbler, drinking water has become routine. I bought mine at Target, but you can also buy it online via Amazon.I'm a huge fan of Tervis tumblers, but I don't like the straws that come with them. 
• The majority of my pants are fitting better. Most of the weight has come off my midsection.
• I found several pairs of pants in my closet with tags on them. They are a size smaller than what I'm currently wearing, so they are my incentive to keep focused.
• Lost 1/2 pound following a week in LA for work. Work trips are always a challenge for me. Before the trip, I let my co-workers know my intention to try to make smart choices. I managed to only eat three snack size Milky Ways from the office manager's candy jar. That's a big deal for me. Speaking of travel ... I didn't feel quite like I was squished in the seat. I still have a ways to go for airline travel to be comfortable.

For month four, my goal is to add activity to routine. I also want to get over my lifelong dislike of most vegetables. So, I'm going to start giving some of them a try. Embracing vegetables is going to be a big challenge for me.

Check back in 30 days to read about month four of the WW Project.