Doin the Core Calypso

What an adventure it was switching from Weight Watchers' "Flex" Plan to the "Core" Plan!

I think I did it all wrong, but I still lost 0.4 lbs., so not too bad. I did not follow one of the main rules, because I somehow did not grasp all the rules. That is, whole grains are part of the Core Plan, but only at one meal per day. I was eating cereal in the morning (yes, with fat-free milk -- Dad would be proud), then having whole wheat pasta at night. I am continuing on the Core Plan this week, to try to do it correctly and see what happens.

My other big departure from the plan was last night when we took our grandchildren Kirk and Valari out to a hamburger joint. I had already used up most or all of my points, and I had a "Squealer" burger, which has pork in it, cheese on top, a whole wheat bun (you know the kind, just brown balloon bread), and I had 1 1/2 HUGE onion rings, and a bunch of fries.

Imagine what I would have lost had I done the plan correctly! Anyway I am giving it anoth chance this week, but then I am switching to Flex for our vacation next week.

Believe It ... Or NOT!

I am back on Weight Watchers, because my personal plan, low-carbohydrate dieting, was not working. I think I was eating more than I should, and was not keeping track.

Using the Flex Plan again, which worked last time. I lost one pound the first week. I have about 30 pounds to lose, which will take more than six months. I joined online and these days that does not include going to meetings; it is separate, so you weigh yourself, and it is less expensive.

Walking is my main exercise. 30 minutes a day ... with the Bear. My legs are much stronger than they were when we got him.