As of today, I am no longer a Weight Watchers client. After some long deliberation with myself, I've decided to cancel my membership. You can view it as giving up, that's fine, but that's not what I'm doing. I simply wasn't using it. And, if I'm not going to use it, I'm not going to spend nearly $20 a month on a membership.
It did provide tools that we can all use during our every day lives. Instead of reaching for the iced tea or sugar-free soft drink, opt for a glass of water instead. Eat all the fresh fruits and veggies you can during the day! Fresh is best, but steamed works too. Make sure you don't load them up with butters. I do add seasoned salt and pepper, but avoiding salt is the healthy way! Stick to sugar and fat free when possible. Leave out the carbs. And, everything in moderation. I know, I know! We've heard it for years, but it's true.
What I need to do is make more of an effort to make healthy meals for my family. My husband and I can so easily rely on ordering a pizza when we're running late and we don't feel like cooking. Running through a drive-thru is another bad habit. Honestly, before McKinley, we cooked every night. Now, when we get home, we are flat out exhausted and cooking is the last thing we want to do. I've been trying to make two day meals, but the easiest are pastas and casseroles. Those are carb central! Or can be. I need to find alternative ingredients that make them lighter, healthier and with a little less fat.
We have been trying to eat more salads. Salads loaded with grilled chicken and shrimp and plenty of veggies! I need to start packing healthier lunches for myself as well. I tend to eat the frozen diet lunches but they get so old. And going out gets pricey! Making a lunch at night helps, but there's that tired part again.... And that's the excuses part of dieting that I referenced on day one!
The point is, I need to make some changes. I need to be mindful of what I'm providing to my family. I need to either get back in the gym, do something at home or in the neighborhood. Exercise is key! It releases those happy endorphins, puts you in a better mood, makes you feel better, sleep better and well, look better! So I'm not giving up. I'm just going to move in a different direction. One that doesn't have me spending money on something I'm not using, but putting my money where my mouth is!
As always, stay tuned.....
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