I am kind of surprised that I like the Weight Watcher eating plan so much! They upgraded it a few months ago to align with the latest information about healthy living. I appreciate the guidelines toward health instead of focusing on calories.
I get 29 "points" every day. The points are based on a formula for fat, carbohydrates, fiber, and protein. I find that I am paying more attention to those numbers now, and not just the calories. For example, both a banana and 1/2 cup of ice cream have about 100 calories. But the banana is 0 points, and the 1/2 cup ice cream is 3 points. It's a no-brainer that the banana is healthier, but now I don't feel guilty for eating it.
I really like the flexibility with the plan. In addition to my daily 29 points, I have another 49 "plus" points that I can use every week, however I like. I can save up to use them all at once for a special event, or I can spread them throughout the week.
I had a little time to myself yesterday evening, so I dropped by Goodwill for a shopping trip to celebrate my smaller self. I bought a size 10 skirt! And this adorable sweater. It is so comfortable, and I love the way it camouflages some of my neck wrinkles.
Tonight for dessert, I'm enjoying a wonderful Cherry Cheesecake recipe from the Weight Watchers website. Mmmmmm! You can find the recipe here.
5 comments:
Great sweater find! I love the color!
Lookin' good, Mom! Way to go!
I agree...that sweater is lovely and you look so smart wearing it! What a nice afternoon for a Temple excursion. :)
Love the sweater! And nice job on the pounds. I'm hoping to stop by Goodwill while I'm in Seattle picking up Liz next week...in celebration of my bigger self. I need to find some larger size long skirts that will fit over my prego tummy so I can get away without wearing nylons to church. :)
Yay! Another thing I really like about Weight Watchers is exercise gives you more points as well! (Do they still do that?)
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