I did it! I reached my goal weight with WW!!! I had 1/2 lb. to lose this week in order to make my goal and I lost 8/10th lb.!!! This loss also marked another huge weight-loss milestone for me - 50 lbs. lost total! It's been 16 months since I began this journey (again) and I am so happy to finally accomplished this goal that I wasn't able to make the first time around (before I had my 2nd child). So I got my little star charm and my 50 lb. charm yesterday and added them to my keychain. Now all I have left is that little key when I make Lifetime. For the next 6 weeks I am in Maintenance phase to hold my weight with 2 pounds +/- of my goal weight. This will be a whole new way of thinking for me since I have been in weight-loss mode for pretty much the past 12 years of my life (minus the 18 months I was pregnant for). So I recalculated my points and I have an additional 3 points per day now at 25 points. I still also have my 35 weekly flex (bonus) points. I decided I still have to be making good/healthy choices like I always have and just add a little extra in. For instance, at lunch yesterday, we went to Chic-fil-a as usual and I ordered my same Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich (7 points) and split a medium fry (4 points) with my son. And for my drink, I decided to treat myself to a medium sweet tea (3 points). It's one of my favorite things to get at Chic-fil-a that I haven't allowed myself to indulge in in quite a long time! It may not seem like that big a deal, but it's just so good! I still felt like I was staying in control too by not indulging in a coffee drink at Starbucks or a sweet treat at the Dairy Queen or the cookie store.
Last night we went out for dinner too and chose Ruby Teusdays (no waiting on a Saturday night and kid-friendly). I ordered the Chicken Fresca with mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli, but only had half (9 points). I was "flying blind" too because they didn't have any nutritional info for it. So I decided to just eat half, and get a big salad (mostly greens and veggies with a light ranch dressing). Good decision as I later found their nutritional info online and discovered the points value of the meal.
I also got in some activity yesterday by gardening (in between rain showers) for a couple of hours (trimming hedges, pulling up plants, weeding) and earned 3 activity points.
So I think I'm doing well so far. We went to Crispers for lunch today and I had 1/2 a smoked turkey and cheddar sandwich (7 points) with a small tossed salad (5). I always use most of my 35 flex points during the weekend because we go out to eat 3 times, but during the week I eat at home for every meal so I can be in total control of my points. That's just what works around my lifestyle and why I love WW so much. You can totally tailor it to fit your own lifestyle!
So, here I go this week trying not to lose or gain any weight! I'm concerned with how my workouts will affect my weight now that I'm not trying to lose, so we'll see what happens!
