FF week 6

Almost 6 pounds gone.  Wowee!  Of course 5 pounds doesn't seem like a whole lot, but it is enough to start noticing a difference.  Mostly in my pants. They are just looser.  Some too big even.  I never thought 5 pounds made that much difference at least I always told myself that when it was 5 pounds the other way.  

The eating hasn't been that hard really.  There are times when I want something and I tell myself "no", but even that hasn't been too hard.  For now I have things to look forward too.  The State Fair.. New York. That might not always be a motivator, but it works for now.  Both places I expect to enjoy sampling foods I don't get to have other times and it's easy to tell myself that dry looking piece of cake in the cafe wont be as good as those mini donuts.. so wait for the mini donuts... or those bagels

During the week it's fine staying away from wine and too many treats.  Nothing that work serves is really worth the points.  The usual salad/sandwich lunch is fine and I don't really feel like I am missing anything.  I am trying to pick the entree every now and then, if it sounds good and is a little different but most days I stick to the salad.  The weekends haven't been super difficult, but they do get a little sketchy because I have to think about and make every meal and that gets to be difficult when time is limited and energy is low.  I've started to try some pre-made sides from Trader Joes.  I'd like to stay away from processed foods, but that isn't as easy these days.  Trader Joes seems to be pretty healthy and as long as we keep an eye on portions I think we'll be OK.  It really does help make things feel like a real meal and you can't beat the ready in 3 minutes.

What we need to get used to is not cutting things out.. but limiting the amount we have.  1 or 2 mochi icecreams add up in points and I know I can't eat 4 (but I sure would like to)  Also, we now have to make a bottle of wine stretch 3 nights instead of the 1. (I guess it all saves us money). 

I'm not sure if it's all in my head, but I do feel pretty good.  At least I notice when I really don't feel well (after eating that greasy burger)  I don't regret eating that burger, but I know I don't want to eat it all the time either.

so anyway... on we go.  I hope the next 5 come off as easy as the first 5.