A Milestone, or at least a rest stop
I am officially an adult woman. I have passed over the edge of the cliff of young adulthood into the valley of adulthood without the "young" in front of it.
I, gasp, joined Weight Watchers yesterday. Yes, yes, I realize that Weight Watchers is cliche. I should be doing something cool like South Beach or even the almost passe Atkins diet, but quite frankly, I need sugar. I tried Atkins for a week, and since I am a lady and do not discuss potty issues in mixed company, I can not tell you the horror that Atkins wreaked on my digestive system (although I almost just did). South Beach lasted a little longer (two weeks, I think), but I was nearly dying for a Coke, and it takes too long to make the food on the diet. Plus, both of these diets are expensive. Teachers have to eat pasta, rice, and potatoes--they are cheap!!
So, I paid my dues, stepped on the scale, and took the weight loss challenge.
My first real challenge is tomorrow--the dreaded teacher workday. Can I avoid the Krispy Kreme doughnuts that will be awaiting me, beckoning me with their sugary, fattening goodness? When the teachers all go out for Mexican food, will I be able to turn away the chips and cheese and the cool, crisp Coke?
We'll see. I think I am dedicated. Of course, on my way home from grad. school tonight, I stopped at Zaxby's and got a Coke (not diet) and a Big Zac Snak--but that wasn't that bad, was it? And really, shouldn't I get a treat since I worked all day, drove one hour in horrendous traffic, struggled to find a parking place in a somewhat rape-free zone at UGA, and then sat through a two hour long class? And the chocolate chip cookies (and Girl Scout cookies) yesterday, I NEEDED them!
I'll let you know how it turns out. Maybe you will be able to tell by my steadily decreasing breadth. Maybe I should have just spent my $65 on pants with elastic waist bands.
I, gasp, joined Weight Watchers yesterday. Yes, yes, I realize that Weight Watchers is cliche. I should be doing something cool like South Beach or even the almost passe Atkins diet, but quite frankly, I need sugar. I tried Atkins for a week, and since I am a lady and do not discuss potty issues in mixed company, I can not tell you the horror that Atkins wreaked on my digestive system (although I almost just did). South Beach lasted a little longer (two weeks, I think), but I was nearly dying for a Coke, and it takes too long to make the food on the diet. Plus, both of these diets are expensive. Teachers have to eat pasta, rice, and potatoes--they are cheap!!
So, I paid my dues, stepped on the scale, and took the weight loss challenge.
My first real challenge is tomorrow--the dreaded teacher workday. Can I avoid the Krispy Kreme doughnuts that will be awaiting me, beckoning me with their sugary, fattening goodness? When the teachers all go out for Mexican food, will I be able to turn away the chips and cheese and the cool, crisp Coke?
We'll see. I think I am dedicated. Of course, on my way home from grad. school tonight, I stopped at Zaxby's and got a Coke (not diet) and a Big Zac Snak--but that wasn't that bad, was it? And really, shouldn't I get a treat since I worked all day, drove one hour in horrendous traffic, struggled to find a parking place in a somewhat rape-free zone at UGA, and then sat through a two hour long class? And the chocolate chip cookies (and Girl Scout cookies) yesterday, I NEEDED them!
I'll let you know how it turns out. Maybe you will be able to tell by my steadily decreasing breadth. Maybe I should have just spent my $65 on pants with elastic waist bands.
posted by Jami | 7:28 PM
2 Comments:
Hey lady! So glad to hear from you. I am doing weight watchers too, and have been off and on since before Jack was born. It really works, when I decide to follow the plan! My love for chocolate ice cream is somehow greater than my desire to be thin.
I am so glad to now have this way to keep up with you and Brad. I'll be checking in on you!
Did you know that Laura has a new baby? His name is Nate and he was almost 12 pounds. Needless to say, she had a c-section!
Glad you are doing well.
who decided that we should do this at the end of year, when stress is HIGH!! and, with summer just around the corner, after finals, and all the grading that goes with it?!! we are crazy! i have never been so hungry in my life. :(
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