Weight Watchers Forward Ho!

Ok, so here is my latest update. I know it's been a long time coming. After the one week on Atkins I realized that I am not one of those people who can live on a steady diet of protein and low carbs. I lost around 6 pounds and moved back to Weight Watchers, realizing that I would probably see a weight gain (which normally happens after going off Atkins). But to my amazement no weight gain. Since I stayed within my points I saw weight loss. Which got me to thinking that a person could probably switch between the 2 diets....maybe Atkins for a week then Weight Watchers for 2 or 3 weeks then back to Atkins for a week. And no, I'm not doing this. I have stayed on Weight Watchers since going off Atkins and know that for the first time in years I am finally going to make my goal. It feels so good to be in control instead of being controlled by food. I am now one of those who eats to live not lives to eat. I have lost 25 pounds so far since I began and have more to lose. After I lose 5 more pounds I will make my Mother's Day weight loss goal. Then onward to lose 40 more pounds by the middle of October (my birthday falls in October). At that point I will be at my goal. I am not one of those who freaks out about points; I don't overthink it. Consistency is the key and staying on course. I don't do Weight Watchers perfectly but what I do is perfect for me. I try to walk several times a week. My bicycle has been hanging upside down from hooks in the ceiling of my garage for years. A momento of earlier days when my life was a lot more fit. But you know, I plan on getting my 10-speed down from the ceiling real soon and cleaning it up and checking the tires (which probably will need replacing) and getting on that bike and start riding again. Life is more exciting when you have the energy to go out and enjoy it. I hope in the end to be an encouragement to others. Pictures will come soon. Go out and enjoy the day! God Bless!