C2D8-9 Conscious consciousness

     I had a nutty day yesterday and never ended up having a chance to post, so my apologies.  The morning was spent taking A to her swim lesson and then spending time with family in the afternoon.  It was imperative to me that I ate a good light lunch early on. So I ate with the kids around 12:30 and then drank TONS of water all through the day till about 3:30 then I stopped for the 2 hours before Weight Watchers.  My family had made a late day lunch because they hadn't yet eaten and I positioned myself outside of the table and did not have anything except my water.  Everything of course looked delicious and if I wasn't weighing in a few hours later I would have tried some lean meat and veggies.  That's the good thing about BBQ's in the summer, there are usually at least a few things that are delicious and very diet friendly.  My MIL made a great looking fresh Mozzarella, tomato, cucumber and basil salad with just a dash of fresh EVOO and balsamic.  YUM!  Anyway, I digress.  I left for WW and felt really good again as I walked up to the scale.  Having my new digital scale at home is really keeping me completely accountable for every ounce that I take off or put on for that matter.  I know people say don't get on the scale every day but I am pretty sure I need to get on the scale EVERY day for the rest of my life if this journey is going to be different from the rest and allow me to keep this weight I am working so hard to lose...off.  I have a tendency to bury my head in the sand and before I know it 2 lbs turns into 20 lbs.  Crazy, right?!?  So I need to weigh myself all the time to stay on track.  I am actually getting a bit nervous about long weekend trip we've got coming up in the future.  How and when will I get on a scale?  We're driving so should I pack it?  Is that nuts?  I am not going to enjoy myself if I don't stay on plan.  To be happy with me right now, I need to keep doing what I am doing and stay on plan.  The good thing about the 17DD is it's forever changing so it keeps me on my toes and excited for new foods coming up to enjoy on occasion but still the core of the program remains the same as that's supposed to be a forever change.
     Wow I really got off track again.  So I got to WW and stepped on the scale and dropped another 3 pounds.  So excited that I made my 5%.   I actually made it last week and forgot to announce it so they clapped my celebration and gave me a big sticker along with my next 5 lb sticker.  We talked about different types of consciousness and knowing what it takes for us to stay on track and succeed in our own personal journeys.  I said, I need to drink enough water because I mistake hunger for thirst often and eat more than I should when I drink enough water.  The other thing I have discovered is key for me is planning.  The more I do it, the more I am in control.
     Last night  I went to a MOMS night out with my MOMS club at my friend N's house.  I unfortunately arrived a few minutes late but for good reason.  I was roasting my seasoned chick peas and Kale Chips.  I thoroughly enjoyed the movie, stayed on track and stuck the kale chips and chick peas in my popcorn bucket and munched away guilt free.  Such a relief to have things with me that I know won't derail my efforts...so planning is truly key.  I am taking A and her friend to see a movie and plan to bring my leftover roasted chick peas in place of popcorn and my big bottle of ice water along with my sugar free Extra Dessert Sensations gum.  I love it, so good!  We have a nice day with friends otherwise and plan to hit a carnival tonight but I will eat dinner before I go because I am sure there will be nothing there I can eat, so instead of tempting fate, I just eat before I go.  My DH is doing really well too and being super supportive.  It is soooooo much easier to go through something like this when you're doing it with a partner or a friend.  There is nothing bad in our house to eat so it's nearly impossible to go off track when at home.  So as long as I continue the same habits when I am out I will continue losing one meal and one day at a time.