Say So Saturday, July 22nd

This morning my sweet husband and I got up and then he took me to check in with Weight Watchers.  I was down 1 pound this week making me 197.0.  While that may not seem like a lot, I've recently kicked up my steps again and I have been really trying to make a point to track, at least during the week.  I feel good about my choices this week, including the cupcake that I had yesterday afternoon for my boss' birthday.  Really, this journey is all about learning how to navigate life.  There are going to be birthdays, graduations and other celebrations, these are not going to stop because you are on a weight loss journey.  I am learning to look at things differently and figure out how to navigate and make the choices that are best for me.  I have made the decision to cut back on the sugar.  No, I haven't given up on my creamer and such, but those extra sugars...I'm trying to steer clear.  I also want to move in the direction of using honey and maple syrup as my sweeteners, but I know it's going to be a process.  After not really having much sugar for the last week or so, I have realized that not even the Trader Joe's mini peanut butter cups were too sweet for me.  One step at a time, right?  Hope everyone has a fantastic Saturday!    


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  1. SarahJuly 26, 2017 at 8:36 AM

    Cutting back on the sugar is hard. I haven't given up my creamer either LOL.

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