Weight Watchers Weigh In Day: Week One

Tweet Every week for accountability I am going to let you all know about my progress with Weight Watchers. This was my first real weigh in for loss or gain. Drum roll please.... I am down 3.8 pounds! I was beyond thrilled.

I also picked up a weight loss buddy. On Friday we had a barbeque for our small group Bible study at the house. I mentioned to one of my gal pals that I had joined Weight Watchers. She said she wanted to come with and I said, YAY! Having a pal will make this process much more enjoyable. It will make me more likely to go, have someone to cheer on, someone to pray for, and someone to do all those things for me.

This weeks meeting was all about being kind to myself. Man was that God's timing. I had beaten myself to a pulp mentally on Sunday. It was so encouraging to hear this message today.

My goal this week is to incorporate in some activity. I had so enjoyed my regular walks all summer and fall. Unfortunately, I stopped that good habit. This week I want to walk at least once. It's a small goal so I know I can meet it. My hope is that I will go beyond that and be super pleased with myself.

Weight Loss and Choices

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I have been on a lifestyle revamp for about three months now. I am not calling it a diet because this is the new me. My new way of living. I have been walking 4-6 times per week for a little over three months now. I am happy to say that it is now a habit. I adore my walks which is a big change from the mindset I had three months ago.

Now I have several other things I need to makeover. One is consistently taking my vitamins. I feel much better when I take them. I just need to remember to take them. I have a horrible case of Momma brain and this has been much harder to implement than it should be.

The second thing I need to focus on is improving my eating. I am a foodie. I adore baking and eating out. Those two things make for a dangerous combination when attempting to become a healthier person.

One thing I have learned on this journey is that it is not all or nothing. I have lost nine pounds and many inches. I am so pleased with that. I am loosing even if it is ever so slow. I thank God every day for the ability to move and worship while I walk.

While I am in the process of readjusting my eating I am learning to make healthier choices. I was blessed enough to receive some coupons for the new McDonald's Premium Chicken Sandwiches. I know me. I know I will eat out. What I have to think about is a better choice. The Classic Grilled Chicken Sandwich has 350 calories, whole wheat buns, and reduced sodium. Definitely a better choice than a burger or chicken nuggets.

I went out grocery shopping and decided to try it out. Normally with these types of chicken sandwiches I am still pretty hungry so I opted for fries with it. I really wish I had gotten a side salad instead. The sandwich was so filling I ended up throwing away half of the medium fries!

Here I am steadily plugging along the path of a healthy body temple. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13

Are you on a weight loss journey? How is it going for you? Have you tried the McDonald's Premium Chicken Sandwiches? What did you think of them?

*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received coupons for McDonald's Premium Chicken Sandwiches to facilitate my review for this post. I only recommend food that I enjoy. All of the opinions in this post are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.