I love to have a glass of wine with dinner especially at a party, event or eating out. I know that it affects my appetite and food intake. But I still do it at least once a week and usually AFTER I weigh in, knowing full well that I have a week to take it off. Sometimes I get so caught up in chatting and laughing, I lose track of what I am eating, too! Fortunately, I have learned some good habits over the 3 and a 1/2 months I have been with Weight Watchers so I can get back on track.
Also, the results are gratifying. Day by day, as I check off my good health guidelines and track my food and activity, I can see that overall, I am living a healthier lifestyle. Other than the 20 pounds I have shed, I am now patting myself on the back for the 30 blocks I walked in New York on one day and the beautiful black lizard high heels I wore last night that I haven't been able to wear in years. A few weeks ago, I also added an hour of Gyrotonics to my 2 hours a week of Pilates. It all helps and these milestones are worthy of a little control in my diet.
Avoiding deprivation and embracing flexibility is part of the plan. I choose to enjoy a special event and usually use the biggest part of my Points Plus program on one meal. This program allows for that and the more I exercise, the more points I am allowed. So I don't get down on myself after I do it.
After all, I have the rest of the week to be more diligent.
I am ready again for entertaining at home. I plan to send guests home with doggie bags, freeze what I can and throw out anything that doesn't fit into those categories that might be driving me to indulge. I have reframed, anchored myself and am focusing on the pleasures of the season.
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