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Day 12...

So I wasn't 100% sure where this little contraption was even hiding until yesterday.  If I told you where I found it, you'd never believe me so we'll just leave that part out. This is my hand dandy little Weight Watchers calculator. You enter the calories, the fat, and the fiber content of what you wish to eat and it calculates how many points that particular food will set you back.  That lovely "Points Value 3" that you see is the amount of points the Fudge Round I ate after dinner cost me. Three points in the grand scheme of the crazy day I've had is nothing. Plus, I was still within my points so why not treat myself to something I really enjoy. Is this treat what the Weight Watchers coach would have me to eat, nah, but she's not here and I needed the love.  :)  Really though, that's what I like about Weight Watchers. You eat what you enjoy, you keep yourself accountable by using the points system and checking in once a week and you really do see results.  I started the program last March, fell completely off the bandwagon and gained the 10 pounds that I lost right back.  So, 10 pounds heavier, here I am again. I've got to do this, for myself. Anyone else doing Weight Watchers?

Time to change a few things

The big 3-0 is creeping up on me. I'm not really concerned about turning 30, but I'd like to make a few changes. I decided yesterday to go darker with my hair, and put some streaks in it. I have also decided that I'm going to do Weight Watchers. I'm not a gym kind of girl, and I don't like diets that only allow me to eat 'their' food.  I am a snacker, a junk food lover, and oh my stars if they did away with fast food or drive thrus' I'd probably cry my eyes out. I love McDonald's. I love french fries, I love Coke, but these things are not going to help my waist that looks more like an tire!

I have about 20-22 pounds that I'd like to lose.  I'd be content with 20, really happy with 22, and ecstatic if I lost 25. I look at pictures of myself and I just shake my head. It's my fault, so it's time that I make the change. I don't really know why I've decided to blog about this, maybe for more accountability who knows.  The weight watchers meetings are on Monday evenings, so maybe I'll do Monday check ins with you all.

Let's just pray I can stay away from the cookies, cakes, and other goodies that line my pantry!  How much willpower can I really put forward????  That my friends is the question. Oh, and of all weeks to start a new weight loss adventure I pick Tucker's first birthday week. Seriously, stress more then normal and I choose this week to count points?! I'm nuts, it's official.

This picture has nothing to do with the post... well maybe the chubby cheeks (and I say Tucker looks nothing like me, yeah right)and that extra chin, but I like it anyways the picture that is, not the chin!!!!