Day 6 and counting

Mister likes to keep me company while I write my blog

Yep, 6 days of doing well.  Okay, I'm not quite through Day 6, but I'm confident I can get through the evening without going off program.

I got to thinking last night after I posted to my blog how I tend to be very sporadic with writing my blog when things aren't going well for me, but more consistently when I'm feeling good and following plan.  I really should write more when I'm struggling because it generally helps to work through whatever is causing me to go off program.  

It's the same thing with the Weight Watcher meetings.  I am great about going when I doing well (or even, "just okay"), but I am hesitant about going when I'm struggling or know I've gained.  Yet those are the times I need to go.  I need to be there.   I'm always glad when I push myself to get to the meetings during those times, because I generally walk out feeling better than when I walked in.  Which is why I hope to catch another meeting in the morning.  Might be a good way to stay accountable and to help me get through the weekend.  Weekends are always a challenge for me.  I'm out of my normal work week routine, I'm home where food is readily available, and if I don't keep busy, I tend to snack way too much.  

My plan for this weekend is to make a list of things I would like to get done (both chores and fun stuff) so I won't get bored or sit in front of the TV all weekend.  If the weather cooperates, I may even get outside and get started on prepping our garden.  More than likely, I will spend time scrapbooking or working on my latest Lego kit.  Both are great ways to keep my hands and mind busy.

If all else fails... then I will write another blog post to keep me accountable and on track.

My successes for today:

Mister and I mug for my camera

• Met my step goal for the 6th day in a row
• Tracked my food on Myfitnesspal.com for the 6th day in a row
• Ran 3.0 miles in 38:08 (okay, not the greatest time, but I'm just thrilled I got up and did it this morning!)
• I didn't eat the York Peppermint Patties that my supervisor gave me as an afternoon pick-me-up
• I didn't comfort eat even though I had a headache part of the day

Not great successes, but they're mine!  

Stay happy!