Hello All, I am a 44 year old single mom who has been over 200 pounds since my early 20's. High school was 170lbs. I joined WW last month and today will be my official 4th week weigh in. I did points plus before but didn't stick to it. I think it allowed too many of my "trigger" foods, and I wasn't good at moderation. I'm liking Smart Points, but think that they are a bit selective with what they make a crazy number of points.
I started by just tracking everything I ate at first, and almost wanted to give up immediately. My usual 20 oz Mocha, which I used to have 2-3 x a week, ended up being a whopping 21 points!!! I then looked up even a small or regular-sized candy bar only to find that they were 15 or more points. Since sugar is "my thing" I felt that I'd fall off immediately. Thoughts of cheat days, etc. really started filling my head, and I know that would lead to a downward spiral. Luckily- I found Weight watcher girl 1 on youtube. She shared a day on smart points that looked delicious, filling, and doable.
I went shopping, found most of it at my local Walmart, and gave it a go. The first day I was actually stuffed and didn't want all my points. I have found lower fat/sugar/calorie substitutes for my treats, sugar free flavored coffee creamer with a bit of extra stevia isn't half bad, Starbucks has a skinny mocha available for 3-5 points depending on size for the occasional treat, I sub out the starch at restaurants with more veg, and best of all- with no real sugar, I'm not triggering my overeating urges.
I know I will likely have to fine tune my eating as I get closer to goal, but for now I'm enjoying being full and satisfied, and having my clothes fit better. The pants I avoided last month because they were getting a bit too snug and and uncomfortable now slide on with ease with no overhang.
I'm averaging a 2 lb a week weight loss and this is the longest I have been on any eating plan in the last 15 years.
(I signed up online and followed for a week before attending a meeting, so that is why I say this is my 4th "official" weigh in week.