Confession, I recently rejoined Weight Watchers. I lost 18 lbs on the program about 6 years ago and became a lifetime member when I managed to keep the weight off for 6 months. In fact I kept most of the weight off the past 6 years, but as it does, each year a few pounds tend to creep in here and there. It also doesn’t help that my boyfriend lives to dine out and is fortunate to be the type of eater that only consumes small portions without feeling the need to clean the plate. Me…not so much. So I was a bit taken back when my Dr. informed me at my yearly check up that I had in fact gained 11 lbs this past year alone. Yikes! Now let me preface by saying by no means am I fat, I’m actually a perfectly healthy weight for my age and height, it’s just I personally don’t feel like I’m the best I can be, that I know I can be. My clothes don’t fit as well anymore (some have been tucked away in the back of the closet all summer) and being cursed with the dreaded chubby face, people tend to already think I weigh about 10 lbs more than I really do. So yes, I’m back on the WW bandwagon. I’m amazed by the new online/mobile tools the program offers (makes tracking points soooo much easier) and how easy it’s been for me to fall back into the program. The biggest challenge is cutting back on eating out and booze, two things I need to cut back on anyway to help my wallet and my complexion! I just completed my first week and have already lost 4.6 lbs. We’ll see how it goes, but excited to be back on this healthy journey.
