It is the second week of January.......and like most people I have made a resolution to get healthy this year. What does that really mean for me? First and foremost I want to lose weight. I need to lose weight and how do I propose to achieve this?

Well.....I have been a Weight Watchers member for some time. There is a new plan. It is time for me to work it.....work it like it was written; work it like I mean it.

I have read the books. I know the rules. Here we go!

In week 2, I have done lots of cooking. I will share some of the more successful recipes. I did not eat out last week....all meals came from home. It not only helped my pocketbook (well, not really but I will talk about that more) it helped me have a scale victory! I lost 4.8 lbs. I was asked how I did that......I don't really know. Ok, maybe I do. I did weigh and measure some food. I did incorporate lots of fruits and veggies when I was planning meals. I can honestly say I was not hungry. Jazzercise was part of it too.......I was in class 4 times this week.

I can't wait for the snow and ice (or at least the ice) to go away so Sassy and I can walk through the park. Exercise is important too.

As I mentioned I did not go out to eat, it saved some money. Have you ever noticed when we are getting the healthier foods they are more expensive?! I guess the benefit is I am not eating out AND I was grocery shopping before. The cupboards are not as full. They don't need to be.

This week I will do another pantry challenge. Only shop for fruits/veggies/dairy. The rest of the stuff has to come out of the cupboard and freezer. This is one way to rotate the foods too. What good it is to buy all this stuff if you don't eat it!!