That First Day Excitement!

I was actually really looking forward to having breakfast this morning. You just can't complain about a breakfast that has eggs, potatoes, peppers, ham and cheese! In other words, I highly recommend the "Individual Ham, Cheese and Veggie Frittatas" that I found on Weight Watchers on-line. (p.s. I had two. Apparently, that's what my daily allowance of points will allow me.) SIX

I had a pretty nerve-wrecking interview this morning and I was really craving a can of coke. For some reason I thought it would help "bring me down" after the thirty minute grill session. I went back and worked out my points for the day and, lo and behold, I can work one in! Sweet! FOUR

Lunch was from my Hungry Girl cookbook. I tried the "Grilly Girl Cheesy Turkey & Bacon 'Wich". It was good! I felt it odd that when I added up all the ingredients myself that it came out to less than what they had quoted. But, I went ahead and posted the whole 6 points. It can't hurt. SIX

I took a minute to look ahead on my calendar and saw what I can only describe as "a dieters nightmare." Some things coming up for me include: A night out with the girls at a pasta bar (Danger! Danger!), a night helping out at my son's concession stand (nachos and burgers and french fries- oh my!), a Birthday party (is it possible to resist cake?) and a Birthday dinner at Macaroni Grill (that bread!). HELP! I definitely realize that I canNOT just hide at home and become some health hermit. Yet, I believe if I do a little research beforehand that it might save me from eaters remorse. In other words, recommendations are welcome.

What I have noticed today is the amount of little calories I was consuming throughout the day and 1- not realizing it and, 2- I have not been holding myself accountable for them. For example, Grace didn't finish her pasta and vegetables she had for lunch today. Old me would have definitely helped her out with that. New me realizes that there are points there and it's not worth missing a meal or snack later.

Being at the house most of today is kind of hard. All the food that I normally might walk by and swipe (a chip or two, a cookie, etc.) is all still there. I am just choosing to have something else. While waiting in the car line, Grace and I snacked on 2/3 of a bag of popcorn and saved the last 1/3 for Marley. Popcorn just might save my life when it comes to weight loss. When we got home I made a little sugar-free jello, strawberry and fat-free cool whip dessert for Grace and I because we were hankering for a little something sweet. I also think I'm even eating more today than usual for fear that I will "starve", then feel like I'm dieting and quit out of frustration. I, Karen, worry about crazy things. ONE

I had to have dinner ready by 5:30 so we could eat before Marley's baseball game. We had the Hungry Girl meal 'Balsamic BBQ Chicken Skillet' over a salad with tomatoes and chopped onion. It was only five points. Pretty good deal! I even rewarded myself with another coke because I had enough points left! NINE

Day one is done and I'm ready to tackle day two! What challenges will it bring?

Total points- 26