My Pattern

I realized this weekend that I have developed a most unhealthy pattern. Monday is the first day of my Weight Watchers week. I log my weight on this day, as well as start over on my points. (Aside: I get 27 points per day, plus 35 points to be used however I want during the week.)

I start strong on Monday. I do very well, usually hitting 27 points, but not going over. If I go over, I usually have exercise points to balance things outs. Tuesday is similar to Monday, except I go over my 27 points by 3 or 4. No big deal - that's what the extra 35 are for. Wednesday goes well until I get to church for dinner. I think, "How am I supposed to calculate points on something I didn't prepare?" I get small portions and try to remember to enter what I ate when I get home.

Thursday is when everything begins to fall apart. This is my busiest day of the week and more often than not, I go out to lunch. Again - how to calculate points values? By now, though, I don't bother remembering what I ate, instead vowing to just eat small portions. By Friday, forget about it. I don't bother writing anything down, nor do I bother with portions. Saturday is no better, but Sunday I tend to be a bit better. Or at least I feel guilty, whereas there was no guilt on Friday or Saturday.

So I find myself on Monday again, feeling disgusted with how I acted Friday, Saturday, and even yesterday. Will I break the cycle this week? Tune in next Monday to see.