Monday, January 12, 2009

This Past Week

Counting points with Weight Watchers (as far as I am concerned) is no fun. I am craving chocolate and Cheetos so bad...it's not even funny. Funny how you crave the foods that aren't good for you when you're trying to be "good" and lose weight.

But...I've lost 5 pounds. David's lost 7. So it is working. I went out for Chinese Friday night. I had saved up my "flex" points for 3 days so I could eat 4 spring rolls and a bowl of tofu and veggies with brown rice (although I only ate a few bites of the rice). I will say that was the most enjoyable meal I'd had in a week.

I've started reading at night after the kids are in bed. It keeps me out of the fridge and pantry (snacking at night was a bad habit of mine). I'm in a group of ladies who are starting this book called The Love Dare. It's based on the movie "Fireproof" starring Kirk Cameron.

So far, I'm intrigued by the book. I've read the first few pages, but I will officially start to take on the "dares" tomorrow. Day 1-- you cannot say anything negative to your spouse. Day 2--in addition to not saying anything to your spouse, you have to do one unexpected act of kindness for him/her. Day 3--in addition to not saying anything negative to your spouse, you have to call him/her at work, just to ask how their day is going. There's a place for every day to write down your thoughts too. Hmm...I think this is going to be fun...and challenging. After a week, I'll try to let y'all know how I'm doing :-)


3 comments:

  1. I started reading this on my own and like it, I haven't followed it letter perfect, but I'm on day 6. There are some things I have noticed that are different.

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  2. My sister in law is doing that book and enjoying. I'm still saying you should take the Twilight challenge. It's good for your marriage ;) Trust me.

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  3. That sounds great! I need to get that book!

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