WW:Week 1

Week one of participating in Weight Watchers has come and gone.  I'm excited to say...I lost 5 lbs!  That's really exciting and helped my motivation go up at least a notch or two.  I was able to go walk/run at least 3 times since Justin was home on break. This week so far has proven more difficult to get that in...along with not feeling great.  So, I'll jump back on the workout wagon next week when the kids go back to school.

I was intimidated to go grocery shopping, thinking my bill was going to triple (since, you know, I'm buying healthy food now) but it was less than anticipated ANNND I was still able to get lots of items at ALDI (which is a must!)  I made some delicious muffins that were an easy breakfast and had awesome, filling sandwiches for lunch (turkey+cucumber+pesto=love).  I was full from both of those that I didn't need snacks in between! I've even been able to eat dessert, as long as I kept my portions in control.

Dinners I have kept pretty easy so far.  Turkey burgers, steaks & sweet mashed potatoes, grilled chicken & lots of fruits and veggies.  This week I'm venturing out in the recipe world for more put together casseroles and main dishes.  Last night I tried this and almost burned them.  They were still okay...but I don't know that I'd want to use high points on a small portion like I did.

Week one was a success!