Diet Time!

So, truth be told, it has been a terrible year for me.  The last 14 months or so have been the most challenging of my life.  In the process of dealing with my father's final days and then my own health battle, I have put on more than a few pounds.  This week, I have decided to do something about it.

I started looking into the various diet plans that are popular right now.  Since I feed a family, I wanted something with pre-made food so I could still feed them what they want and make something that was less than tempting for myself.  If I enjoy food, I have found it difficult to cut my serving size.  In other words, I have NO self-control.  It's true and I admit it.  I like my own cooking too much to push myself away from the table.  Crazy!

I considered Nutrisystem and Jenny Craig.  I have tried Nutrisystem a couple of times in the past and have found the food very ... well, uh...nasty.  Down right nasty, actually.  That's my opinion and only my opinion.  I have never tried Jenny Craig, but the whole idea of spending so much money on food (that I may hate) at one time makes me want to consider other options first.

So I have decided to follow Weight Watchers online and buy some prepackaged frozen foods to get started until I gain control.  Since I can't just run to the grocery store on a whim anymore, I stocked up on a few days' worth of Smart Ones meals.  I have to say, they have improved since a couple of years ago.  They still don't taste like homemade, but they aren't disgusting.  This is what I am going for here!  I bought the Smart Ones because they were on sale.  I know I can use any of the frozen dinners and record them with my Points Calculator.  Again, just a short term fix for a problem.  I want to eat only wholesome foods made from fresh ingredients once I get a grip and some of my energy back.

I have had great success with Weight Watchers in the past.  After the birth of my children, I lost about 100 lbs. following Weight Watchers and attending weekly meetings back in the early 1990s.  They made me a lifetime member and I thought I was cured.  Obviously, you get what you put into it.  My weight has gone up and down since then and I have watched the Weight Watchers' programs come and go.  I am still learning this most recent version, but I have hope.

If I could just put down my iPad and step away from the internet and Scrabble, I could start my journey right now!  Oh, what the heck, let's go!!