February Overview

February began with the issues with the guy still happening, but getting resolved.  This made figuring out food and meals a bit easier since I was no longer too stressed to eat and also not so depressed that I only want a bunch of crap. 

I began looking into different Weight Watchers meals in the freezer aisle of my grocery store.  Mini Ranchero Chicken Wraps are my fave, so tasty and filling.  Totally recommend. 

This month did present a few new challenges.  I teach young children.  And five of them had birthdays this month.  Which meant five in-class parties, i.e. cupcakes, cookies, etc.  I had to start more pre-planning in terms of meals for the day and how to ration my points and how to portion control all the junk coming in. I know, I know, it seems like I should have just told the parents I didn't want any of the sweets.  But we're Southern.  There is no telling a host or hostess that you don't want something. They will ask, and ask, and ask if you want something.  And if it seems like you just don't like what they're offering, they begin to offer to go and buy you something you want.  It's a hassle and a half.  So, I know better than to start that whole song and dance and just take a damn cupcake or cookie and make sure to get an extra walk in or to eat lower point meals for lunch or breakfast. 

That aside, this was also the month when I told my friends and the rest of my family that I was on Weight Watchers.  This way, they would know that if I wasn't eating what I used to or needed to know about eating out a bit more in advance it was because I was monitoring my points and getting used to the whole system.  They have all been beyond supportive and helpful. 

I started figuring out the points on my old favorites and realizing just how unhealthy my lifestyle had been.  I began to figure out how to get the same tastes, etc. for far less points and still feel full and satisfied.  I know my downfall with so many previous diets, etc. has been when the cravings just became too much and I would fall off the wagon.  Then I would just totally jump ship, tell myself that one day, soon of course, I'd get back to it.  And then it would be months, or at times a year, before I really tried again.  This allowed/allows me to figure out when I can splurge, when I can't and how to splurge without totally undoing all my hard work for the week. 

February ended with me getting more on track and me seeing the purpose in planning ahead in terms of my meals.