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Starting My Weight Loss Journey – Day 1

October 18, 2011 By Erin Kennedy 2 Comments

Today is the beginning of a new relationship. I am super excited for this new endeavor but also a little nervous. You never know which way it can turn out, and it can definitely have its ups and downs.

I have decided to join Weight Watchers. I was hesitant at first to document my journey because it can be a very personal experience. But I decided that because it is so personal, many of you would know what I was going through and we could perhaps go on this journey together if you are trying to lose some weight. I also wanted to document my experience because being in my 30s, I have noticed that my metabolism has slowed dramatically. I am sure many of you know what that is like, especially if you are trying to get rid of that baby weight. It can be difficult.

I also wanted to write about this program because I have had many questions from readers about trying to lose weight (read the latest groundbreaking research) at our age and if I know anything about the new Points Plus Weight Watchers program.

I have done Weight Watchers in the past with success in my 20s. I have not tried the new program yet and I have never tried to lose weight (I was making these mistakes) with an online program.

I am super excited to try this. It is time for something new.

I can’t say that I haven’t been on this diet train already this year. In fact, I have been dieting since June. So in just over 4 months I have lost some weight, but for 2 months I have not lost an ounce. I haven’t gained but I haven’t lost.

It can get really frustrating when you cut out everything from your diet (avoid these 4 diet mistakes) and not see results.

In fact, I even went vegan for about 2 months just to see if that would make a difference. I know that there is such a thing as a ‘un-healthy’ vegan, but this is what I cut out:

  • Meat
  • Dairy
  • Sugar
  • Carbs
  • Alcohol
Now believe me, that is a lot to cut out. I ate a lot of beans and veggies. I just added a little dairy back recently, but I have not had any meat or desserts yet. I wasn’t counting any calories, but I couldn’t figure out why I wasn’t losing weight. So I decided that I would try something else, maybe I do need to count the calories or points. Maybe I have been eating more than I thought. Today I have had black beans, avocado, tomatoes and cheese and some potato chips and I have already hit 23 points. So yeah, I guess I was eating healthy but eating too many calories.
I will be updating my results every week. I would love it if any of you wanted to join me on this journey, even if you are not doing Weight Watchers. It is always helpful to have buddies.
Now, I am going to be super good the next couple of days, but I can’t promise too much weight loss (new science-backed research) this week because I will be going to Vegas in a couple of days.
And well, it is hard to diet on Vacay. Alcohol can really add up quick. However, I wanted to start WW before I went out of town so I have a little bit of structure. It may also give me the motivation to work out at the hotel gym.
I will be working out and using my treadmill. And don’t forget about my 20 second workout routine. I am going to get back on that wagon. There is no excuse for not doing that workout when it only is 4 – 12 minutes.

Wish me luck. I am excited and hope I can get to my goal weight soon. I will talk more about the diet and how it works in the coming weeks. Please, leave a comment if you know my pain. :)

* Gratis from Weight Watchers for me to blog about my experience. All opinions are my own.

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Comments

  1. amy says

    October 18, 2011 at 1:17 am

    Good luck and I can’t wait to see how well you do. I did WW awhile ago and didn’t lose anything. Now I am doing the watching, workin out etc all by myself.
    PS wait till you hit your 40’s. The weight is even harder to lose.

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  2. Jackie says

    October 18, 2011 at 6:08 pm

    Good Luck! Weight Watchers is the healthiest way to go. I’m rooting for you!

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Erin Kennedy is the editor of My Thirty Spot, a lifestyle blog for sharing tips and stories for women in their 30s to live the best 30 lives we can. Read More →

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