Weight Watchers Journey

As you can see by the Ticker on my page, I’m endeavouring to lose a few pounds, 23 to be exact. It’s that slow creeping gain and ever expanding waistline that started about 10 years ago for me. I don’t want to exercise more than I currently do (it’s a dirty word, but I do my best!), and I need the support and personal accountability to be successful around my favorite subject, FOOD! I’ve never “dieted” before, so I’ve joined Weight Watchers. I'm following the Momentum Plan, and so far am finding this to be a really easy plan to follow.

What I like about the plan:

• A focus on eating whole foods – vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean protein & dairy. This is in line with a heart-smart diet that I follow most of the time, so it’s easy for me.
• No ABC list – I’m not required to eat foods specified on a daily/weekly menu. I can eat what I want within a daily point allowance, with extra weekly allowance points for splurging on.
• Activity – there’s a focus to get in 30 minutes of exercise each day, and the points you earn can go towards more food or not.
• A focus on recognizing hunger vs. being satisfied vs. being full. I’m never hungry, as I’m snacking on healthy options throughout the day and never go past 2 hours without eating
• Improved BGL control – while I haven’t had my A1C1 done since starting, I have noticed an improvement in my BGL’s and a significant reduction in how much insulin I’m using.
• Accountability - With the plan, you track everything you eat which makes you think twice about eating those doughnuts the co-worker brought in to work It also helps along with testing to see the food’s affect on BGL’s. You also weigh in once a week, and I’m determined to not be disappointed with my results.
• Support – At the weekly meetings, there is a fabulous group of men and women to share ideas, successes, etc. with, and there is also online forum support at WW’s website.

If you have questions, fire away!