Ok, so had pop tarts for breakfast, then realised I'm not ready at this early stage to take an entire day off in weight-gain self pity so I'm stopping the decline before lunchtime - thanks for the encouragement guys
But I think I'm finding very low carb just too hard to maintain, even though I've had success with it in the past.
So since I'm already paying for WW online, I thought I might actually start using it
We'll see how it goes for a little while, and if it doesn't work for me then I'll switch back again. I find all the points counting irritating, but sometimes you just need a small piece of chocolate cake without it literally preventing you from losing weight for a week. Has anyone on this thread made the switch from low carb to WW?
Wow... NICE JOB realizing that you were on a downward slide. You stopped yourself and pulled yourself back up from the "pop-tart pit of despair".
I will admit, I am mostly a WW gal, but DH had good success with the Atkins plan a few years ago and it kind of spurrred me on to try it. I HATED IT! I am not a big protein fan and honestly, the thought of starting every day with bacon and a huge cheese omelet was not that appealing (well... maybe it appealed for a day or two). I must admit, I love my carbs... and not just the junky carbs. I tried the low carb approach for about 10 days and I was DYING for a nice piece of fruit or a high fiber piece of whole wheat toast by the end. I went right back to WW.
The negative thing about the Atkins diet (that is the only low carb diet I am really familiar with) is that it is so "ALL OR NOTHING".... sadly, when DH returned to "regular" eating, he gained back every pound and then some. He didn't learn ANYTHING about portion control or a healthy balance of foods. I would LOVE to get him on WW with me, but until it is HIS idea, I won't even approach the subject.
I'm guess that it might put your body into some sort of "carb shock" initially (converting to WW from a low carb diet), but keep at it and I'm sure you will see success.
USE your WW online subscription. I keep wishing I had one, but I'm too cheap. I have used the e-tools in the past and I love the recipe thing that converted your regular recipe into points.... I would pay to use that alone!!
PM me if you want to chat about your food, your exercise, or whatever. I'm struggling right now myself and maybe we could encourage each other.
Hi, Disney with the Divas was great....though I ate way too much. The scavenger hunt we had was a blast...my team got 3rd. Even though it was raining that day it was good.
Hope the retail therapy worked. I remember one week I was doing ww and was completely on plan and had a gain. I almost quit then and there but I was reminded that this is a lifestyle and a journey...It won't be a straight path that I travel. I have had many ups and downs so far in my journey...some explainable and some not, but I have kept with it and have a huge loss to show for it. Put it behind you and move on. You can't change yesterday or even explain a number, but you can make good choices today and effect great change in the months to come!
SarahMay
WOW... a trip combining DL and girlfriends must be terrific. I am SO jealous. Right now I can't imagine a Disney trip without my kids... but when they are grown and gone I'll need to find a group of friends to enjoy Disney with me, as DH is not a big fan.
The retail therapy seemed to help. I was trying SO HARD to not aim for a "food-as-therapy" approach (for DD especially, as I am try SO HARD to teach her to deal with problems in other ways!!!!), although we did indulge in a bit of chinese food and a lowfat smoothie at Orange Julius. But we didn't go hog wild and drown our sorrows in a hot fudge sundae!!
Hi everybody!
I had a small loss this morning of 0.3. I'll be giving a push this week to try to get a 2lb loss and finally get under 180 before heading on vacation.
happy to hear we've got 4 more weeks in the challenge. That'll help me reach my BL9 goal
Thanks Mikamah for coaching last week!
Thanks Sahbushka for coaching this week!
Off to record some weighins before heading to bed
WOOHOO! Another loss for you!
pjlla- Got the DVDs at BJs. Gotta take the Leslie one back as the Walk Counter doesn't work. I pulled out the tab and nothing. Not going to pay an extra $10 for a jeweler to change the battery as that's what it says has to be done to change it. Now to find my receipt! They Leslie ones were $14.99 but all came with something like the Walk Counter or a stretchie band.
Quiches are finally in the oven. Made the girls their choc chip muffins. Have to make more for junior choir tomorrow.
Hope to do my new Leslie DVD and the Yoga at some point today. Gotta take DD1 to get a communion dress and I need to get more BL protein stuff at Christmas Tree Shop, Cheapest there! ALso hope to ride bikes later with the girls!
Have a good day everyone!
Bummer about the counter not working.
I have two of the WATP dvds that came with "stuff". I have the Fit Cuff, which I actually did this morning, and the weight-belt, which I use EVERY TIME now! I was tempted at one point to buy the dvd that came with the weighted gloves, but I already have 1 lb. wrist weights that I actually keep in my hands for almost all of my WATP workouts, so I felt like that was unnecessary. I also already own a few resistance bands, so I haven't bought that dvd either.
, pjlla. That is frustrating but you are doing what you should so it is just a matter of time. You've done so well and you will get to your goal soon!
Thanks for the words of encouragement. I really need them this week!!
As for our "retail therapy last night , DD bought two pairs of jeans at Hollister (thank goodness for the clearance shelves!), a few new pairs of pretty underwear at Aeropostale, and got a perfume freebie with a coupon at Victoria's Secret. I didn't get myself anything, but that is okay. DD is off to a Rainbow Girls get-together today, so it should be a fun relaxing day for her with some good friends. She really needs it. She works SO hard with school (honors program with almost straight "A"s) and swimming (on TWO teams and qualifies for Regionals and States!!). I'm always afraid that she isn't finding a good balance, although she LOVES swimming and never complains about meets, etc. She is just having a rough time with one class/teacher and it is really bringing her down in a BIG way. Hopefully next week we can find a way to deal with it for the remaining 66-ish days of school.
For myself and my 2 pound anguish, I stayed very well on plan yesterday, despite some big temptations. I got in my 60 minutes of exercise and have already done today's 60 minutes (although I may head out for a walk and/or run later if the weather is as nice as is promised). I have some free time to spend at my scrapbooking table too, so it is an all-around good day! Staying on plan and getting in my exericse definitely helps me feel more in control, so I can put that weight gain behind me and move on in a positive way.
The men are heading off to an FLL Robotics tournament to check out the high school teams. DS will be in that age group before I know it!!
I'm off to update my WISH journal. I hope everyone has a SUPER SATURDAY! If you live in New England, enjoy the bit of early spring weather!.....P
oh no! We have (had!) a perfectly timed trip to Chicago on April 17 and I had fully planned on gorging myself. Guess I'll have to behave now, eh?
and 
to all the BLs.
lisaviolet! .1 is a maintain to my way of thinking too. 
rolleyes1), how do you get back on the wagon when you get back? Do you weigh in right away or try to lose some of the weight gain before checking in with the scale...do you struggle getting back on track?
