Just Call Me The Human Yo-yo!

Current Weight (as of Saturday, March 6, 2010): 177.2 Pounds

Total Weight Loss To-Date: 29.8 Pounds

Yes, I put on 1.2 pounds this week, and have an idea why. At the very least, I used and OVERUSED my points allowance - bad me. I really lacked any self-control and I'm beating myself up for it.

This past week, the social workers at my hospital were celebrating National Social Work Week. I had a very central role in organizing the grand finale event, which was a lunch, award ceremony and key-note speaker presentation. I was responsible for ordering the lunch which was as follows:

5 Leaf Lettuce Salad
Orzo Pasta Salad
Assorted Sandwiches
Assorted Dessert Tarts and Squares
Diet Pop

Not so bad, but I really should have stayed away from the dessert table - that was my huge downfall. I had a couple of squares and then at the end of the function, someone plunked a nice slab of birthday cake in front of me. Sadly, I didn't have the willpower to say "no thanks", instead, I wolfed the thing down like I was a holocaust survivor who hadn't had cake in years! By the time I realized my glutonous behaviour, it was too late - the cake was gone and in my belly. 8 points later, and I feel like crap. I'm so embarrassed by this.

I thought I could make it up by starting my intense walking again - no such luck. By the time I got on the scale on Saturday, the tale of the scale told a very ugly story.

On the positive side, I went with my parents to update my spring wardrobe, and was absolutely thrilled to discover that I'm now a Size 16 - which is 2 sizes smaller than when I started my journey. You couldn't wipe the smile off my face that day.

So, while I had a bad weigh in, I had a great clothing experience.

Until next week....