What a week!

First week back at my Weight Watchers meetings... didn't go so well.  Last Friday I went to weigh in and got the reality check I thought I needed.  After hearing the devastating news, I was all ready to get back into the grove.  However, what turned out to be a great week socially, turned out to be a rough week on the scale.  Ate out with friends Saturday, Monday and will be again tonight.  Add to that Sunday football games at my parents house and I realized I need another goal.  Nothing really beats the motivation of a wedding dress. I will still keep at it, go to my weigh in tomorrow morning, and try again next week. 

I find out on Monday when I start my new job, which I hope is the key to getting back in the grove.  I will be working in the city, which I'm so excited about!  Having a daily schedule again is exactly what I need.  I will be packing my lunch, reading on the train, and walking to the office.  Now, I just need to find some good deals on clothing, since I have to dress office professional (also very excited about).

The hubby asked me if this new job means the end of my couponing.  I told him "heck no!"  Knowing that I can spend so much less than sticker price is exciting.  Saving money means we can use if on more fun things, like going to Disney World together!  I still can't believe that he has never been, but also makes me realize how lucky I am that I have been so many times before.

Today, my couponing hints are: Be on the lookout for the P&G saver this Sunday.  This is a big one, full of coupons for products which don't have coupons available often. 

I went to Walmart the other day, bought three items, before coupons my total was $12.43.  After my coupons, my total was $1.63!  Other than that, I took it easy on the couponing this week.  Today I am going to try and get myself organized and ready for the week ahead.  Hopefully I can let you know about some great deals!

Motivate Me....

I am desperately in need of a routine.  Preparing for my wedding, I had a daily work schedule, kept everything in order, and made a time for working out.  I planned my meals ahead, and seeing the improvement in my eating, and in my appearance was so motivating.  In preparation for my wedding, I lost 65 pounds... the weight of a third grader. 

Then I got married. I've heard about what happens when you "get comfortable", but eekk!

What happened!? We kicked off our marriage with a honeymoon on a floating buffet, which I am sure didn't help.  Finding healthy foods on a cruise ship is not that easy.  You need to mentally prepare yourself before boarding, which I guess I did not do.  My mentality was more along the lines of "yippie, let's celebrate!". 

Now I have been married a mear two and a half months and I am already on my way back up the scale.  The hubby and I have been saying for weeks that we need to get back on track, but we don't seem to be following through.  I have days when I think "I am going to be good and get back into the routine", but then the fact that I don't have a daily routine to plan my meals around, really works against me.  Instead of eating meals, I find myself snacking throughout the day... and not on fruit. 

Before I am back where I started I need to get moving.  That being said, I am going to register for a 5k and set my alarm for Weight Watchers meetings.  So, in addition to my house projects, I will now keep you all in the loop as to my personal couch to 5k and great healthy recipes I come across. 



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