Renewed!

I've decided I need to get serious about Weight Watcher's again. I have still been passively counting points, but our trip to AZ made me forget about weight loss and get excited about pie!! Anyway, I have noticed a dramatic drop in my self-confidence, and also a small jump in the number on the scale. To reverse those two phenomena, I'm getting back in gear!

I noticed while counting points that, even when I would be very strict about sticking to my allotment, I wouldn't really lose weight. I think I am going to drop my points allowance by a point or two and see if that makes a difference. I know it's not supposed to work like that, but I really don't get a whole lot of exercise. I have bad ankles and even just doing the dishes and vacuuming the living room makes my feet throb. So a lot of exercise is just too painful. I know I need to go to a podiatrist and get some good orthodics, but that will have to wait until we've got insurance or money, one of the two. I do love the feeling of being active, but I hate being in pain. My exercise of choice is swimming because it DOESN'T HURT!!! But, I don't have the time or the place to do it.

Anyway, since it's difficult to increase the number of calories I burn, I'm going to have to decrease the number I consume. We are planning on getting family pictures taken in early December. That means I have to look good! So the goal is at least 6 pounds down by then! Wish me luck!!!

By the way, I have added a few helpful links to the sidebar. The healthy dining finder is one that I just discovered today and I'm so excited about it! Check it out!! =)