Unlucky 13? Nah, just bad timing.

*Note: I wrote this 3 days ago and then had to quickly stop because a certain 2-year-old felt like it was his turn to type. I was almost done and just plum forgot to publish.

So technically this is week 13. I didn't weigh in this week because I usually go on Tuesday mornings and it was Christmas this week so they were closed and I was too busy putting together kids' toys and a special breakfast. I had planned to go in on Wednesday just to weigh in but they didn't open until 4 and your weight can fluctuate so much in a day so I decided against it. I want to have consistency. It's still to recently that I had my little gain and I just didn't want to set myself up for disappointment. So I'm skipping this week and I'll weigh in next Tuesday. I'm not slacking off this week, however. I've been sticking to the plan and I think I've done rather well! I cooked a Christmas feast that added up to 21 points. We learned that an average Thanksgiving plate can have at least 83 points so I think 21 is pretty good. It was so delicious and I was stuffed by the end. It even included a delicious dessert I made up so I'll post that recipe soon. So good! Yesterday morning I woke up and really wanted to get some exercise in but it was 23 degrees with a wind chill of 8 so I was a little scared. After living in a tropical climate for 4 years, this north Texas chilliness is really getting to me! Gosh I'm a wuss. But I wanted to get out and walk/run. My sister-in-law asked me to run a 5K with her in April and I'm going to do it! So I donned my best looking layers (I looked ridiculous) and went out for a half hour. I ran about half and walked about half. Not bad. My face was numb but it felt really good to run. I used to want to die after .2 miles. I've noticed that I am beginning to get some kind of endurance. A 5K in April seems so possible!!
And here's the best part. I got some gift cards for Christmas and had the chance to go shopping without kids last night. Yay for YaYa! (Corey's mom) I tried on a dress that was a 12. Too big! I tried on some jeans that were a 12. Too big! It was AWESOME!!!! Last September I went to that same store and was squeezing in 16's and almost filling out the 18's.  I ended up buying two pairs of jeans and love them! When I sat in Chick-fil-a talking about Weight Watchers with my friend I never would have guessed that I would have so much success. I remember her saying that she LOVED Weight Watchers and thinking that was a little much. Who LOVES their weight loss program? Apparently I do! I can honestly say that I LOVE Weight Watchers. I have seen in work not only in helping people lose weight, but it works in the mind too. I have such a positive outlook on food and exercise now. It's a whole life plan, not just a weight loss plan.On to next week!