Kicking myself in gear

First of all, I've been utilizing the idea of counting points from Weight Watchers. Although I'm not a member, this has been VERY effective. There is an AWESOME online calculator that has been really helpful for me at: http://www.alexnolan.net/onlinetools/weightwatcherspointscalculator.htm

Anyway, it's been several weeks and I've stopped dieting and exercising. I've gained 4 pounds because of this. I've started back up again today and I found popcorn to be a big help when I'm hungry. At a glance, the calories, fat, and even carbs are intimidating... until you realize those numbers are for UNpopped popcorn. The popped version is sooo much less. For example, 170 calories unpopped or 40 popped. And 12 grams of fat vs. 3 grams popped... Carbs are 16 unpopped and only 4 popped. That's really awesome! The whole bag is only 4 points, so I can snack on it all day with no guilt. COOL!

I've also been getting serious cravings for vegetables. This is obviously a good thing. I put broccoli in my macaroni and cheese. ALOT of broccoli. Not sure why, yet. Never used to do that before. I must be deficient in iron or something.

I'm going to find some cheap and easy foods to make for lunch. At first I was going to take leftovers to work, but we don't always make enough for leftovers. If any of you have any suggestions (any recipes with only about 5 ingredients) then PLEASE by all means let me know.

Anyway, I'm just acknowledging that I made a mistake, and I have to get back on track. I can see what I'm doing is working, so I have no excuse to quit. It doesn't make sense! So here I am... ready to go!