Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow...Ugh

Foiled by the weather again!  This is the 4th week I was supposed to go to water aerobics on Wednesday night, but for the second time I've been prohibited by the snow.  We are in the middle of a winter storm.  In the last 3 hours we've gotten between 2 and 3 inches of snow.  Roads look like parking lots, and my normal 5 minute commute home took 20.  While I'm sad that I don't get to go to the gym, I am going to get some exercise by shoveling the driveway.  We're supposed to get about 7-9 inches by the time this is all over tomorrow morning.   I'm really sick of winter!

Now for life-style news...as I stated in my first post, I am on Weight Watchers.  For those unfamiliar, that means I get a certain number of points I get to eat each day, along with an allotment of what I refer to as bonus points each week.  Points are calculated by taking into account fat, carbs, fiber, and protein.  The higher the fat and carbs, the higher points value a food has.  I have no idea how many calories I get each day and I think that's a good thing.  With this kind of calculation, I am forced to make good food choices.  I know an apple is about 100 calories.  I know a snack pack of cookies is 100 calories.  Before, when I've counted calories, I would have picked the cookies every time.  On Weight Watchers, the apple is 0 points, as is all fresh fruit, and the cookies are 3-4 points.  This time around I choose the apple almost every time. 

I'm really having to relearn everything I thought I knew about food and losing weight.  Now, not only am I eating less calories, but I'm eating more nutritious foods as well.  Don't get me wrong, I had a Kit Kat with my lunch today, so those things are still allowed, I just can't do it as often. 

I had a little victory today as well.  This is the first day that I've actually stayed within my daily points instead using some bonus points.  Hopefully it reflects well on the scale Saturday. 

And now, a pic from my front porch...oh how I wish I was in Jamaica.