Weight Watchers Points Plus

I attended my weekly Weight Watchers meeting today.  With Thanksgiving and all I did very little activity this last week.  I am happy to report that I did not gain or lose.  I was able to maintain my weight from last week to this one and that was a pleasant surprise.  I had been expecting an increase, not because I overate, but because I wasn't very active.

Today was the first time I got to hear about the "NEW" Weight Watchers.  I may have been more receptive to it than others because I feel like I am at a point in my weight loss journey where I need a change.  So I listened to everything and was eager to learn the changes.  Weight Watcher Points have been the same for the past 13 years and are now reborn as Points Plus and are now calculated based on protein and carbohydrates vs calories, fat & fiber.

I was ver eager to get going on the new website as I have the version of the program that includes eTools...the website and an iPhone app.  Unfortunately the site seems to have been down all night.  I can only assume this is due to the traffic it must be getting with the new launch.  I sent an email to their customer service so we'll see what they have to say about it.

So I will have to channel my enthusiasm and read over the materials I got today as I walk the treadmill before bed.  It is relatively late, but I do better with working out late vs getting up early to work out.  I am also adding stability ball exercises to my 30 min walking routine for variety and a new challenge.  I was really feeling like I miss my 30 min treadmill walks.  I usually walk at at least 3mph and an incline of at least 2.5.  It isn't much, but it beats flat and super easy!  I even mix it up a lil an jog!  I usually read or watch s bit of TV while on the treadmill.  The time really flies and I feel great doing it.  I also really look forward to my weigh ins when I exercise...seeing a reduction in my weight is very pleasing.

In light of my lack of personal time with the demands of my job I am finding I just have to make time for this.  Outside of work, family time, computer time, and exercise time are very important to me.  I plan on working late a few nights here and there so I don't feel so overwhelmed, and I hope it helps.  It is all I can thing of to do right now.