Your Excuse is Invalid!

If I joined Weight Watchers, paid the money, attended the meetings, and did not follow the plan for a week or so, then that is a pretty solid reason for gaining 8/10 of a pound this week instead of losing. Why not follow the plan? Let’s see.

1.  Phil went out of town. I went out to dinner with friends two nights in a row; coincidentally those were the same two nights Phil was out of town. Hey, if he’s not eating at home, why should I?
2. I ordered dessert. Both times.
3. Since I knew the numbers were not there, I didn’t track my points for a few days. Coincidentally, those were the same two nights I went out to dinner and ordered desserts.
4.  Since I didn’t track my points for a few days, I just didn’t track them for a few more days. So really, I have no idea what I ate.
5.  Last week I was tested for Celiac Disease. I heard yesterday, I do not have it. But last week I went to two different stores looking for good gluten-free foods just in case, and bought a bunch of them. Like three bags full. And if you buy them, you must try them, right? Right! Some were good, some were okay, and some were yucky. Did I track these test foods in my Weight Watchers PointsPlus handy dandy online tracker? Um, no.
6. There were no Activity Points to track, due to no activity. I crashed, remember?
7. When Phil came home, we went out to dinner. Because twice in one week wasn't enough? I had a black and blue burger and onion rings. Hoo Boy. Nope, didn't track that.
8. Lastly, Superbowl happened. Chips, dip, awesome ribs, and more. 'Nuff said.

 While the above are reasons for weight gain, they are not excuses.  I do not excuse my lack of discipline. But if I don't reflect, find a reason, and make changes, I'll just whine about it and chalk it up to bad luck, instead of bad behavior. And I don't mean "bad" in the sense of "naughty," but in the sense of doing a poor job of following the plan Weight Watchers laid out for me.

Okay, so back to the drawing board (or tracking board). Tune in next week for better results. Really. Because "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Phil 4:13