Not Quite Weight Watchers

I have been pondering if Weight Watchers is really for me. I have been studying the Word of Wisdom and for some reason the two don't really mesh. Then on Saturday I was putting stuff away in my car and I found the July edition of the Ensign that has an article on health, spirituality and the Word of Wisdom. It gave me some great insights about what I should be doing and what is healthy for me.

I really didn't get back on Weight Watchers, but I have learned from them. I do have to say that I feel better already with the changes I have made. I consciously choose veggies and/or fruits at every meal, and some times I have tons cause that's all I feel like eating (besides the fact that I may be feeling lazy and don't want to spend the time in the kitchen). Things I have noticed since I threw out the idea (weight watchers) that I should only have grains once a day is that I FEEL better and my meals seem to go further, like I'm not starving by lunch time. Now it is in moderation and I try to balance my meals although it doesn't always work.

I feel good about eating again and don't have to worry about what I am eating because I prepackaged servings of melons and veggies (Costco is AWESOME they have these packages of individual servings of baby carrots), and have fresh fruit on hand to munch on also. I have also picked up using a protein drink again that I flavor with cocoa powder and sweeten with xylitol. It helps me last the morning at work.

I was also struggling with my budget and things I have to do, since I feel like I buy food and then end up throwing it out after it goes bad, so my mom threw out the idea of splitting my grocery budget into two weeks, which will help, so instead of buying enough to last 2 or so weeks, I will be only shopping for 1 week, which should help the amount that I buy and waste.

I guess what brought this post on is I looked in the mirror this morning after I was all ready to go to work (Including mascara and hair done which usually falls by the wayside YAY me :D) and noticed that my face looked thinner and that I felt better even after going to bed late and not wanting to get up. Not only that but I was motivated to make a breakfast to go and lunch also. The best parts of all is that even though I did a no-no on Saturday and had fries and a shake, I didn't hurt on Sunday morning AND I have noticed that my skin is clearer and it seems to be more even in tone.

I have also decided that I am going to join the gym even though I could go to the one on campus for free, it will be better to do so since I would rather swim and the campus pool is open at odd hours.