week one

Yesterday I began eating differently. Proportions, it's all about proportions I'm discovering (and points). It's amazing to me how much cereal one can eat for breakfast and THINK that it is only ONE serving. When you actually measure ONE serving out (usually 1/2 cup) it sure doesn't look like much! This morning I ate two servings -- don't worry, I counted the extra points. But I think tomorrow I will just eat one and that really will be enough - it just doesn't look like much. But after you put the fresh strawberries on top, it really does satisfy you. Strawberries are really low point items.

And about satisfaction... Yesterday, I ate 22 points (my target) and I was not hungry at all. I was satisfied. It takes more effort to eat good -- more preparation time and thought. You just can't grab whatever, that's the down side. The up side, I really feel much better eating right. I sat down last night and planned out what I would eat today. One reason, because it just seems easier that way, I can have everything I need to go early in the morning ready and another reason, it prevents me from getting to dinner with only one point left :~(

So far, so good!