weigh-in

I finally made it to another WW meeting today. I weighed in at 121.2 lbs. My "official" WW goal is 120 lbs and I just have to hit that before I can start my official maintenance phase so I can become a lifetime member!

I love the meetings. It's such a great reminder for how important tracking points are, which I have NOT been doing lately.

I'm finding it hard to track my dinner points. I've been consistent with breakfast and lunch during the work week, but dinner and weekends are another matter. I've just been cooking one meal for J and I, and although I try to eat smaller portions, I find myself nibbling when I've cleared my plate.

For example, last night we grilled chicken breasts (weighted with bricks. I learned this cooking technique in a cook book I have. It's awesome! the chicken gets crispy on the outside and stays juicy in the inside b/c the brick helps flatten the chicken to the grill). Very healthy, right? I also made a salad with baby spinach, romaine lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, red onion, beets, and avocado slices. Also very healthy! But because J needs some carbs, I made some instant mashed potatoes (I know, I'm lazy!).

I finished my chicken breast and my salad, then I started nibbling on the mashed potatoes. I should have just spooned out a small portion onto my plate, eaten it, and called it a meal... but instead I was like,"oh, I'll just take one spoonful". That became several spoonfuls (I lost count) and who knows how many points.

My WW "coach" suggested I try the "filling foods" plan where I eat as much of the green diamond foods as I want and am limited to 35 points a week of everything else. Maybe I'll give it a shot.

WW is currently doing a "Walk-It Challenge". On June 6th, 2010, WW is challenging all its members to walk a 5K. It's great timing for me since I'm training to run a 5K on May 29th! Maybe I should sign up for another 5K race on June 6th. hmmmm....