It was then that I realized that it was time for a real change. So Aug 1, 2009 I joined Weight Watchers and made a commitment to do CrossFit for 1 year and then go and complete the Level 1 Certification.
On Weight Watchers ... an excellent program. It has opened my eyes to what I am consuming but I will say that I go for the weigh in and then I leave. I don't stay for the meeting, the stickers, the clapping for losing 1/2 pound, etc. I am sure some people need it, but I just wanted direction. The whole eat what you want but no more than your points works for me.
I started at 231 lbs (and believe me I have been heavier) on Aug. 1. My first week I lost 3.6 lbs; the second week I lost 3.8 lbs; the third week I lost 6.2 lbs. In three weeks I lost 13.6 pounds! At my past weigh in I was 218, only 18 more to reach 'my' goal weight. According to the BMI index, which is what weight watchers follows, I should be 185 lbs ... not sure if I can get down that low BUT I never thought I would lose 13 lbs in three weeks either!
