Weight Issues

So as many of you know I have been on Weight Watchers now for a month.  I have lost 5.2 pounds and am holding steady.  I do know that I have got to go head strong into this starting now or I won't make the weight limit for Sailing next year! I dont know why this last week or two has been a hard struggle. This weeks meeting was about keeping track of stuff besides the food you eat.  For instance some have to track gas going in and going out, mileage for work, shopping lists, things to do list etc.  IF you keep track of these things that are important to you then you should be able to keep your list of foods.  By tracking your foods you can make sure you are eatting your points the correct way.  It keeps you in check to make sure you have your full servings of fruits,veggies, protein, fats etc.  Tracking makes you accountable for every little thing you put in your mouth!
How many times have you started with the "Im going to do this for a month" but lose track with what you were doing after a few day?  Well thats how tracking can help. 
Think about hearing the term"I am an emotional eatter!"  What does that  mean really?  Well to figure that out part of your life your are eatting.  WW says to classify your hunger with H or h.  H meaning you look around and can see something that is of the right choice off of WW and you eat it. h means you look around food and when looking you think"there is nothing good to eat in this house!" Or I am not craving anything in this house.  When you think if the "h" there is usually an emotion to go along with it...its boredom, depression, happiness, sadness, anger, ???Stop right then and make a note in your food journal about what you were feeling at that very moment.  This will help you identify why and when your eatting.
I challenge you along with myself to food/emotional journal for one week, I think we will all be suprised on what we eat and why we eat it. Would love to hear from you how you and your weight journey is going if you are struggleing with weight like I am.  Remember you are not alone here there are millions of people that are obese/overweight just like I am and sometimes you need all the support from near and afar to help you when you stuggle.
Jen
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