Finding the Real Me

I rely on frozen foods for lunch most days just because they make things a little easier.  I keep several in the fridge at work, so I’m never without a couple of choices.  That way, I hopefully won’t resort to running across the street where there’s everything from McDonald’s to KFC.

But, let’s face it…most frozen dinners are boring, tasteless, and never look as good as the picture on the box.  Well, I found one that definitely was different and had plenty of spice and kick.  It’s Chile Cilantro Glazed Shrimp from Archer Farms (Target’s brand).  It is spicy (very spicy imo) shrimp and a tropical fruit salsa over whole wheat orzo.  It has 240 calories, 7 grams of fat, 5 grams of fiber, and 12 grams of protein.  That’s 5 points for WW.   It was good and had a caribbean jerk flavor and feel to it.     

So, Thanksgiving derailed the weight loss plans just a little.  And I’ve been sick, so that hasn’t exactly helped.  I’ve had the attitude of I feel horrible, so I deserve ____ (fill in the blank with everything from ice cream to mash potatoes and gravy).

BUT, as of yesterday I’m back on track.  Feels good to say “yesterday” instead of “tomorrow”…HA!!  Also, I’ve been able to successfully avoid the early Christmas goodies sitting right outside my office door.  And I mean literally outside my door…I have to pass them to go anywhere.  Being able to say “no” feels so much better than any of that stuff would taste.  YAY!!!

I just got back from a weekend trip to Chicago, and this picture was taken then.  Thought it might be a good idea to have a “before” picture to motivate me towards acheiving the “after” one.

So this is my first post…gotta start somewhere.  Last night I joined Weight Watchers and am determined to lose the weight this time.  Seems like I’ve been on every diet known to man, but this time feels different.  This time I’m determined to make real changes and find the real me hiding inside this huge body.  I recently turned 30 and have been overweight since the 3rd grade.  No more…I will be strong and heathly when I turn 31!!!!!