I got my Oreos AND lost weight!!!!(sorry, long again!)

[CDoobee]

I don't talk much, but look out when I get started!! heehee

Remember my pity post Tuesday about not losing much weight and wanting to give up and eat a bag of Oreos??

Well, thanks to all of you guys' wonderful support, encouragement and suggestions, I DID NOT go buy a bag of Oreos, and I kept up with WW, Curves, and my WATP tape!

I decided to try Amy's suggestion of the "Wendie Plan" that she posted. Thanks, Amy!

So, Tuesday I had low points, and Wednesday was my day to go very high. Wednesday night I went to a buffet dinner/spring fashion show given by a local xray/ultrasound, etc. place for a bunch of us who work for doctors. We each got a little "goodie bag", also. They had little things like purse mirrors, nail files, ink pens, sticky-notes, a piece of jewelry, and a snack!! There were various snacks, but in my bag was a small pack of mini-OREOS!!!! I took that as a sign! I was meant to "eat a whole bag of Oreos, after all!! heehee Just a small single-serving bag, not a whole big package!! So, I figured the points, enjoyed my Oreos immensely !!!! Luckily, it was my "high point" day!

Thursday, I ate very low points, and Friday I ate high.

At WW Saturday morning I had not only lost the pound I had gained from last Saturday to Tuesday, but also 2 1/4 more!!

I learned 4 things from this experience:

1. Don't pay attention to what the scale says in between the weekly weigh-ins. It can vary day to day with water weight, etc.

2. If I have as strong a craving as I was having, I should indulge. Just exercise some portion control, and not go over my points for the day (whatever they may be that day). I was meant to have those Oreos!!

3. The "Wendie Plan" might be just what I needed to get me jump-started again. Thanks again, Amy!

and last but not least,

4. Never underestimate the power of group support!!

THANKS! YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!!!

Onward and Downward!!
Debbie

 

[KathyTX]

Yay, Debbie!!

What a great outlook you have. And I'm so glad you got your whole bag of Oreos !

You've made some great points in your post, especially the one about cravings. Sometimes you just need to find a way to indulge those cravings! Going through life feeling deprived just doesn't sound like much fun. And WooHoo for finding a way to fit your craving right into your eating plan!!

 

[Jiminy102]

Go Debbie!!! WE knew you could do it and be fine!!! Great lessons to learn aren't they!! Keep up the great work!!!

 

[nativetxn]

<b>WooHoo, Debbie!!!</b> Isn't that just the greatest feeling? To lose weight and know it is directly because of your own good choices and actions? Amy helped you with a new tool, "The Wendy Plan", but you put it into practice.

I am just so happy and proud for you, I truly am.

Now, you really need to hang around WISH, because I may need your support any minute.

Did you post your weight loss to the current WISH check in thread? I love that thread, it's the most fun thread on WISH

 

[Debbie]

That's just super, Debbie. Your on your weigh!! Keep up the good work!

 

[perfectmatch300]

That's great, Debbie! Glad to hear that not only did you get your Oreos, but also that you were able to enjoy them!

 

[TigH]

That is awesome!!!! I'M SO GLAD the Wendie plan worked out for you! I am going to send my MIL a copy of the original post (the one that outlines the Wendie Plan) because she is on WW and has been holding steady for ages. I think she eats at the very low end of her points every day even though we try to explain the whole "Your body thinks you are starving so it's holding onto the fat" thing to her!

GOOD FOR YOU!!! And you got those oreos too. That is just too cool!!!!

 

[DiznEeyore]

Debbie, I'm so glad that I was able to pass something along that "fits" for you! Congratulations on your determination and your WI -- you're doing great!!

 

[disneyfan551]

That's great! Eat some of those Oreos for me!! I'm busy trying to keep my paws off of the chocolate marshmallow Easter eggs. The temptation is terrible!!!

Keep up the good work!!