Highlights - Week 1

Joan Velvet highlights of Week 1:

1. Too many 100 calorie packs.
2. Mistook a mini bag of Buttery Salt & Cracked Pepper popcorn for 1 point, when actually really more like 5 points.
3. Have yet to buy and chew gum - will this week.
4. Didn't count points over the weekend - basically freeloaded on ribs, hummus, guac, wine, cake, on and on....but watched my portions this time! Would that be called "smart freeloading"?
5. Didn't hit the gym or exercise until the last 2 days of week one - but actually worked out to the point of disgusting stinky sopping wet t-shirt.
6. After all that, lost 1.4lbs at my end of week 1 weigh in!

7. Last but not least - thanks for all the comments! Was very surprised as I was expecting 1 the most!! And by the way, I know some of you have asked me whether I really need to lose the weight. Well for starters, I have really gained 20 lbs over the last 3 years and I guess I hide it well (all in the ass). I know I should be *happy* regardless but even though I'm not really FAT I know the difference I felt when I wasn't 20 lbs heavier. It's little things like, not huffing and puffing when I use the stairs, being able to comfortably cross my leg when sitting without it practically falling off because of the extra weight and actually being happy with what I see in the mirror. It's not just about looking good - but feeling good inside and feeling healthier in general! I dont want to be model thin - I just want to be healthy and fit again. :)