Sometimes the little things are actually the big things!

I did it!  I weighed exactly the same this morning as I did Thursday morning.  (Side note:  right before I stepped on the scale, I had a panic moment that I didn't give myself any leeway.  I thought I should have at least given myself a tenth or two on both sides.  But I didn't and I just took a deep breath and stepped on the thing.  I was SO relieved!!!)  That is such a big deal for me because I don't think I have EVER maintained my weight race weekend.  When I spend the weekend at TMS, I tend to eat nachos everyday, have a funnel cake here and there, and in general, just not make good eating choices.

This time was different.  I packed my little cooler on Friday and had lunchmeat rollups and hummus for dinner.  On Saturday, I allowed myself my one order of nachos.  On Sunday, it was back to the cooler where I had packed several healthy options!  I didn't even eat them all!!

It feels so good to be starting back to my weekly routine without an obstacle to get through before I start losing again.  So many times (even NOT on special occasions), I will do so well during the week, but then sabotage myself on the weekends.  So then I have to spend the next 2-3 days getting rid of the weekend gain before I start moving again.  This week, I don't have to do that. 

When I started this challenge, my goal was to lose 1.6 pounds every week through February 2012.  I'm 6 tenths behind that goal.  So, I'm hoping to make a run this week and catch up!!  That means I need to lose 2.2 pounds this week.  Think I can do it?  I'm going to try!!

After 7 days of my points challenge, I have earned 95 points!  That is quite a few points less than my goal, so I need to get on it.  At this rate, it will take me almost twice as long to earn my necklace as I had hoped.  Let's see if I can get it up to at least 125 points this week!

My favorite snacks meals of the week:

• lunchmeat rollups - 2 slices turkey/ham wrapped around 1/2 slice of colby cheese and avocado
• hummus with wheat thin sticks
• artichoke & jalapeno dip with cucumbers
• boiled egg with a Babybel
• tortilla chips dipped in cottage cheese & refried beans with hot sauce

This week, I want to try some new things so I don't get tired of what I'm eating.  Any suggestions on quick and easy (& delicious!) ideas I can try? 

I'm fired up this Monday morning.  Are you??

Hugs!!