Maybe This is OK

I started the WW Core Plan on Tuesday. I must admit that I am not being rigid about it. This week, I want to get used to it so I am not counting things that I eat that are not on the Plan. In defense of myself, I have to say that there is very little that I am eating off-core. For example, I am totally on core today so far.

What makes the plan work for me this go-around is the fact that I eat almost all of my meals at home, that, and the fact that a) I like to cook and b) just about everything I like to make is core or can be with slight adjustments (e.g., less oil). This morning, I cooked three entrees that I can use throughout the week: chicken chop suey, the sauce for lubya pollo (an Iranian chicken and green bean dish), and chicken curry (a dish I made up: chicken, onions, mushrooms, diced tomatoes, frozen green peas and lots of seasoning). I'm pooped.

I am aware that this is the "Honeymoon" period where it is all new and interesting. Snacks are a bit of an issue. I have plenty of fruit and popcorn but I need more. I had some cherries last night that were tasteless. I need to research through all those magazines I have.

Yesteday, I made polenta for the first time. I can't believe how easy it was! I had a large slice of the fresh warm polenta with guacamole that I bought from Whole Foods. Technically speaking, I shouldn't be eating polenta for a snack but it was so good! I can't get over the fact that avocado is a core vegetable. Whole wheat couscous is another newfound treat. I like it with the chicken curry dish that I make.

My activity for the day will be the cooking and doing the laundry. We'll see how it goes--I might get in 10 minutes on the stationary bike. I went to my aquasize class last night but only lasted 35 or 40 minutes. It was bothering my knees and back. I went Tuesday and have decided to drop out of that class. The exercises that instructor has us doing are far too strenuous for me-- too much twisting plus strength training that is more than I can do and that hurts my hands. On Tuesdays, I'll just go to the pool later and workout on my own. This Sunday, I should be able to make it to my Sunday class.

I have gotten off track as far as activity goes. I need to review the Choose to Move e-mails to re-motivate myself. I use the stairs on the days I go to class--that is at least 3 flights, more if I park on the 2nd or 3rd level.

The dogs are barking; I guess I'll let them in. It is so warm out, I wish they would stay out longer. It gives them something to do and wears them out. I have Loki every day for the next week.