It's an update.

In a recent post I mentioned that I had rejoined Weight Watchers online.  I tried to stick with it, I really did.  But I didn't.  Two weeks ago tomorrow, I rejoined Weight Watchers meetings.  And I've stuck with it.  Tomorrow is my two week weigh in and I'm excited!!  I missed the first weigh in because I had to work, but I will not miss it tomorrow.

These last two weeks haven't been easy, but they haven't been difficult either, or at least as difficult as it had been prior to that.  I have been staying on program, counting points, and actually feeling satisfied.

I truly believe that avoiding sugar plays a key role in my success.  In the weeks leading up to November 2nd, I was eating a lot of sugar.  Candy bars and Starbucks scones and drinks was where it came from mainly.  Since November 2nd I have had very little in the way of sugar.  I haven't even been eating my beloved Chobani which has natural fruit sugar only.  I have been eating fresh fruit, but my cravings for all things bad for me has decreased significantly.  That's not to say I'm going to be cutting out sugar completely forever, but for right now until I get my head back on straight, I think it's best to avoid it.  I do believe that eating fruit is okay and other things that have some sugars occuring naturally, but I am avoiding added sugars as much as I can.

So what have I been eating?  Well, that's changed too.  I have switched from my usual an English muffin with peanut butter and banana to oatmeal with peanut butter and banana, or 2 hard boiled eggs.  I have been eating a lot of salad with chicken and sometimes a little cheese.  Eggs, string cheese, apples, clementines and healthy soups with lots of veggies: these are what's on the menu.

I have given myself a break on the exercise, a break from worrying about it at the moment.  But since things have been going well for a couple weeks, I need to think about adding some activity.  I'll get there.

So tomorrow, I will weigh in and will hopefully post an update on the weight loss front.  I'm sure that I will becauseI can feel the difference in my clothes.  In fact, I had to actually use a binder clip to keep my pants up by connecting them to my tank top when I walked over to the store at lunch!  Guess, it's time to bring out the belt.  I don't have any idea what the number will be, though, because I've put away my home scale for now.  No good comes of weighing each day right now so I'm avoiding that.

Anyway, if you've stuck with me through this journey, I am grateful.  I'm here to tell you that right now I'm feeling good.  My head feel clearer, the sadness is lifting, and I'm looking forward to the holidays.  February and March are very difficult months for me usually so I'm hoping to get into good routines before then so that feeling good physically will help me feel good mentally.

Cheers!

Chobani Giveaway Winner

Yay, yay, yay, it's time to announce the winner of my Chobani giveaway. 

First, a recap: there were 59 comments, however, 1 didn't count for an entry so that left 58.  One person earned 5 bonus entries so that makes a total of 63 total entries!

And the winner is....

Leanne of Leanne Lately!!!!!

Congratulations, Leanne!  Send me an email at fortherunofit [at] gmail [dot] com with all your information and I'll hook you up with your very own sample pack of Chobani Greek yogurt!  Lucky girl!  Please enjoy some pineapple for me! 

Thank you EVERYONE who took the time to enter my giveaway!  I really appreciate your support of my blog and I know Chobani thanks you for your interest in their fabulous Greek yogurt!

Chobani Review and Giveaway

Recently I contacted Emily over at Chobani to ask for the opportunity to review Chobani for my blog and host a giveaway.  She was kind enough to send me a case of Chobani so that I could have several flavors to sample.

I was so excited to find this box on my front porch!!!

Hello my lovelies!!

In the box were 11 containers of Chobani!!  They were as follows:

0% Black Cherry
0% Strawberry
0% Raspberry
0% Peach
0% Blueberry
0% Pomegranate
0% Lemon
0% Plain
2% Strawberry Banana
2% Pineapple
2% Plain

Oh where do I start?  I have talked about Chobani before as it has become the only yogurt that I eat.    Chobani tastes great and is so creamy!!  Unfortunately, the only flavors available to me are blueberry, strawberry, vanilla, and peach.  And since I usually buy it at Costco, even vanilla isn't available.  I was so excited to have all these other flavors to try.  I eat at least 1 container of Chobani a day; it is a mandatory part of my lunch. Occasionally I indulge in an extra Chobani in the evening too. It's that good! Now that I've been able to try some of the other Chobani flavors available, I can honestly say I will never ever go back to regular yogurt. Greek is it! Pineapple is my favorite 2%, blueberry is my favorite 0%! I really hope my local stores start carrying more flavors soon!


My next plan for Chobani is to try some of the recipes from their website or posted on other blogs.  Muffins, breads, pasta sauces.  All those things sound yummy!
Besides the great taste; why do I love Chobani?

• It is packed with protein!  Each container has at least 14 grams of protein!
• All the ingredients are recognizable and natural.
• There are no preservatives in Chobani.
• The sugars in each container come from only the fruit or evaporated cane juice, not processed sugar or high fructose corn syrup!  No artificial sweeteners!
• Each container of 0% fruit flavored Chobani is 3 PointsPlus!
• Chobani gives 10% of their profits to charities worldwide.

Chobani has offered to send one lucky winner their very own sample case of Chobani.  How's that for generous?  You can earn up to 4 regular entries in this giveaway; please leave a separate comment on this post for each in order to be properly counted. Here's how you can enter:

1. Follow this blog!  Leave a comment.
2. Let me know if you've tried Chobani; what is your favorite flavor? If you've never tried it (gasp!) what do you think your favorite flavor will be?  Leave a comment.
3. Like Chobani on Facebook and tell them I sent you!!  Leave a comment.
4. Post about this giveaway on your blog; leave a comment.

Bonus entries: if another commenter let's me know they heard about this giveaway from you, you'll earn 5 bonus entries! Spread the word; it might pay off.

Entries will be accepted today through Thursday, March 31st.  Good luck!

Disclaimer: Chobani did not compensate me for my review other than send me a free case of Chobani to try.  All opinions expressed are my own.