This is my first promised update, following up on this post about me joining Weight Watchers.
My first week went really well. After the first two days where I was feeling sad and a bit resentful about what I had to give up – I got into the flow of things and started to feel satisfied with my menu.
For those who may not know anything about Weight Watchers, I am doing the Flex Plan. They have assigned point values to every food based on fiber and fat content and total calories. You get a certain number of daily points based on your gender, age, activity level and weight.
You choose your daily meals based on what you can fit into your daily points. Then, you get 35 weekly ‘Flex’ points that you can spend on extras however you wish. Maybe you choose to use full fat mayo on your sub for an extra four points here and there. Or, you can go to McDonalds for a Filet o Fish, four piece nuggets and hot fudge sundae like I did. (For 21 points)
It’s not just about points. You’re supposed to get in a certain number of fruits/veggies, a certain amount of milk and good healthy oils, etc. The good news is that most veggies are free, meaning they cost you no points at all. (Like a big bowl of green beans which I love!)
Ok – enough of that. I’m ready to tell you my results!
I lost seven pounds! Wowsers! I was blown away. I knew I’d stuck to the plan so I expected to see a loss – but seven pounds totally blessed my socks off. I had this big grin on my face as I showed my little book to my sis. And she had a big grin too cuz she lost five pounds herself 
Now this week I’m supposed to ‘get moving’ which is a polite way of saying ‘off your butt McCausey and get some darned exercise!’. We have permission to start slow and aim for ten minutes chunks of low intensity exercise at a time.
I figure one walk to the PO each day is good for ten minute chunk. Now I have to think of someway to get in another one. It’s obviously time to pull the rebounder back out of the storage closet and start up Tishia’s Boogie Breaks again 
I’ll keep posting on my progress. I really appreciate all of the support and encouragement from my Twitter peeps and those who have commented here on the blog, by the way. Thank you very much.
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Kelly this is SO AWESOME!! Congratulations on your big loss.
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Way to go, Kelly!
Exercise can actually become addictive after the first few days. (I’m not glossing over the pain…don’t get me wrong. It’ll hurt!) It helps release endorphins and seratonin.
Looking forward to your next update!
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Wonderful Kelly! I have to admit that now that I walk daily, my body craves it. I lost 20 pounds in 2 months and I have only been doing casual walking. No heavy breathing and speeding down the street
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Way to go Kelly! Boom chica boom! Keep it up. I’m so proud of you
And you know what I think I’m feeling motivated & I could use some more of my Boogie Breaks again!!!!
Thanks for the extra encouragement!
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Totally awesome! Sounds like you’ve adapted well and can’t wait to hear about more great losses in the weeks to come
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