Week 5 & 6

I didn't post anything last weekend about week 5 because I just didn't feel well. Fortunately, I've managed to dodge the flu bug that is going around, so that wasn't the source of my illness. Rather, I had some serious dental work done that kept me feeling pretty crappy for a good week. That, combined with the fact that I only wanted to eat soft foods, led to a gain for the week. No biggie, though, because I took it right back off this week.

Overall I'm only one pound down since beginning this journey, which makes me question my commitment. Obviously, something is keeping me from focusing on my goals. So, I had to do something.

I decided I needed to get back on pre-packaged meals. I hate to do it. It is so darn expensive and I really don't want to spend the money. But, I know that I am eating emotionally and not dealing with the issues that I need to face. Ultimately I decided to enroll in Jenny Craig.

I picked JC because I have heard it is very similar to the NS plan - which it is. However, the food is so much better. I would describe the difference as eating a TV dinner versus a real, cooked meal. Besides, after a year on the NS plan there was no way I could put any of that food in my mouth again. Yeah, it's decent, but it's kind of like Raman noodles for me. I ate those so much in college that the mere smell makes my stomach turn.

Today markes day 4 for me. I was 100% perfect on days 1 and 2. Yesterday I had a dinner with the family at a Mexican food restaurant. I was good for every meal the rest of the day and made the best choice possible for dinner, but I knew that meal would set me back. After eating Mexican food I tend to put on 2-3 pounds right away from the excess salt. But, I know I can get that right back off if I keep it 100% today.