Honeymoon is Over

The dieting honeymoon is over. I lost a whopping .2 lbs last week--that's 2/10 of a pound. So what did I do wrong? I let myself get lax. At least I still journaled, without it I wouldn't know that:

1) I didn't drink the minimum amount of water (six 8 oz glasses per day) for 9 days straight;
2) I only did 1 1/2 hours of exercise last week, half the normal.
3) I ate into my banked points (i.e. over 29 points) at least every third day, including last Saturday and Superbowl Sunday.
4) Candy, cake, and other junk food is taking a substantial portion of my points--often 3 to 8 points per day.

Weight loss and health are a marathon. I know that, but I was, apparently, still getting lazy. So, this week I have two rather painful goals:

1) Drink all the required water.
2) Limit candy and other junk food to 4 points per day. Jell-o pudding, dreamwhip mouse, cool whip, Quaker Dip bars, WW 1 point cakes, WW 2 point bars, rice krispy treats, ice cream, and chocolate of any kind all count as "junk food." Let me stress how absolutely difficult this will be.

I add these goals to my standing goal of: eating to the minimum points through Feb. 16th. But, to avoid going overboard, I am reducing my daily points range from 24 to 29 points, to 24 to 27 points. This will keep me from filling up my bank too fast, and from having too many excessive points to munch on.

I am fast approaching my monthly goal of eating to my minimum every day. Next week I will need to select a new monthly goal to take me through March 14th. I solicit your ideas and suggestions. Please aim to challenge me and encourage me.

Thanks for all your help.