ladyBOT’s Weight Watchen Blog

Most of us work the Mon-Friday 8-5 type schedule. I have used this routine to benefit my weight watching efforts. After internet studying, studying, studying, I have found ways to help stay satisfied through the day. One of the most valuable things I have learned is that protein and fiber and a must in not feeling starving. Also, most sites and books suggest eating every 2-3 hours. Now, in my normal life, this is pretty impossible. When it comes to being at the office, it is COMPLETELY do-able and EASY! Think about it, we are always in front of a clock (if not staring at it all day). Most of people use some sort of planner like Microsoft Outlook. I have begun planning my “meals” during work into small snacks. Lately I have been consuming only 5 points while at work then I have 15 points left for the evening! This is when I am very disciplined! If you keep each snack/meal to 1-2 points during the day, it helps a lot. For me, being at home or with friends is the hardest time to stay on track, so why not give yourself the most points for that part of the day? Here is an example of my day:

7:30 am - Non Fat Latte (2 pts) - The protein in the milk holds me over until its time for a breakfast snack.

9-10 am - Low Fat String Cheese, Apple (2 pts) Protein in the cheese and fiber from the apple.

12:00 pm - Boca Veggie Patty & 1 Cup Progresso O point soup (1 pt) Once again, protein and fiber

2:00 pm - Peanut Butter Granola Bar (2 points)

When I get off of work I will have another 1-2 point snack with fiber & protein (yogurt, applesauce, etc.) This will hold me over until dinnertime.

Now you have a good amount of points left for dinner! I know it sounds crazy to have such small portions for lunch, but when you are eating so often, you are never hungry. Also, its easy to stay on schedule because you can easily pay attention to the time. Also, bagging your lunch will save you a lot of money. (Those lunch time restaurants add up, fast)