I’ve recently started Weight Watchers, and my mind is officially blown. Until now, I had no idea how important it is to keep up with what I consume each day. And since I started, I have been amazed at the amount of calories I’ve been putting in my mouth every day! Way, way, WAY more than I need. No wonder I had been gaining weight this past year. Seriously.
I am now RE-learning how to eat. Yes, re-learning. It’s actually been kinda fun, which really surprised me! Today was the first day that I faced a buffet lunch since I’ve been counting calories. I did quite well! My old habit would be “fill-up-your-plate, chow down, then fill-’er-up-again.” Oh boy. This time, I was very careful to pick the healthiest options. And I didn’t go back for more! For dessert, I cut a very teeny slice of pie, ate half of that (which was only about three bites) and PUSHED THE REST AWAY! I was so proud of myself.
I just thought I’d share. 
Lesson I just learned from this – watch the calories, don’t eat as much as you want to.
I’ve heard from people using Weight Watchers and what they eat and then I look at how much I eat and think – I’m eating way too much, more than I need to.