Proud of myself

I went to my meeting last night and I more than made up for that pound that snuck its way back onto my body last week by losing 4, so I was super excited. Drinking water really has made a huge improvement.

I feel myself tightening my belt and standing taller, even though I've only lost 6 pounds total. I think I've lost inches, not pounds thus far, which is still OK since I can see a difference regardless.

I am getting slightly sick of salads, so I'm looking for new recipes. The Weight Watchers booklet that was handed out at our meeting had some good ones, and they came out with a new cookbook that's on my Christmas list as well.

It really is becoming a lifestyle and I'm proud of my endurance and commitment.

Oops

I had a little slip this past week and gained a pound and a half at my last weigh-in. I think it's probably due to the french fries I had too much of at Ruby Tuesday's and that I've been drinking too much diet soda (that sodium will get you every time!)
So it's a brand-new week and I'm now drinking a lot more water. I've already lost the amount that I've gained back, thank goodness, and I'm going for more.
I've also become one of those weird mall walkers. I used to make fun of those elderly women clad in sneakers that would zoom past me while I browsed the racks of Banana Republic. Now I have aged 50 years and zip around those young whipper-snappers like they're standing still. The Concord Mills mall is a mile long and makes for great exercise. You just have to walk briskly and not stop at the window displays that are trying to lure you in (which was rough the first time I did this. Now I just breeze on by. Nice try, Ralph Lauren, but I saw that striped sweater on the last lap!)
Thanks for reading, and wave at me as I power-walk past you during your Christmas shopping!