Tina's Journey

[Misty89]

Hi
I am Late starting a Journal, But i guess thats better then never starting. today is April 7th, 2006. I have been a member of WW's for 10 weeks now. I decided to try WW because in december 0f 2005 i finally had enough,enough of the pants that fit in the waist and not anywhere else. Enough of the blown up face that made me look 40 instead of 32. Enough of the " I cant take my kids swiming cause i look like i am prego in a swiming suit".
Enough of the constant battle of tummy problems from eating the wrong food all the time. And enough of the pants button popping open on my already HUGE work pants when i bend or reach over. that was the end.
I did really good for about 6 weeks,...Cut out soda, chocolate and ANY food that did not have something GOOD for me in it. (= no fast food)
Then i started to slip....and slip. I was .6lbs from my 10% target 3 weeks ago today...my original goal was to make 10% by the end of 6 weeks. ( mid march) Well i guess i fell into the mental trap....becuase at my next WI instead of making that goal i had workd so hard for. I saw a gain of 2.8 lbs. I will go back to WI this week....And i will not let it get me down. I hope the next pages i write on this Journal will show the journey i wanted to find....No to get back to " before kids body" but to be able to wear clothes and not feel stuffed in, To not look at a photo and think " who is that puffed up girl??"
thank you to the mod's for having a place we can share our thoughts and feelings....


Tina

 

[kimwim8]

Hey Tina!



Congrats on starting a journal! It really is a great motivator, and you'll meet some great people here.

Congrats on doing so well on WW! We all slip up from time to time, but that's life. As long as you jump back on that wagon...you'll be fine.

Reading your post was like de ja vu (sp?). I felt the same way in Dec 2005. Pictures were awful. I had horrible stomach issues (but was in denial that it was from what I was eating) and hive issues (they're gone now!). But I'm a whole new me now. I am more confident, feel so much better, and am a better wife & mother because of it.

I'm not a total health nut when it comes to what my kids eat. They burn a million calories a day just by playing & running around. But I gotta say I was proud when DS4 wanted to bring carrots to his spring fling party at preschool, when the rest of the kids signed up to bring candy & cupcakes! Gotta love that kid!

Take care, and keep us posted!

 

[eeyore25]

Hi Tina...first off welcome to WISH. You will find this is a great support group....

Congrats on taking the first step...journaling!!!!

You can do this...it will take time, but it will happen!!!

Happy Monday!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hi Tina, I am also on WW and its a constant up and down kind of thing. When the scale goes down, I feel extremely happy, when it goes up, I am crushed. But I am dedicated to attending my meetings even when I know I have gained and it sounds like you are too. I really think that is the key. When you consistently attend meetings you are successful in the long run, which is what this is all about. I hope you had a good weekend and that this week is a success for you! Have you visited Dottiesweightlosszone.com? It might me www.dwlz.com In any case she is a longtime Weight Watcher who has a lot of ups and downs and she has many, many restaurants with the points for their menus listed. Way more information than the food companions ww sells. I love her site! There are also lots of weight loss success stories. I visited there recently when I was feeling down and it picked me right up and got me on the treadmill! Hang in there, you are doing great!

 

[eeyore25]

Hi there,

Just wanted to stop in and say hi

Hope you are having a good day!

 

[Misty89]

Thanks Amy, I will check that site out! -

Installment #2 - 4/11/06

today is a tuesday...I have commited to trying to get the boat rocking again
Sunday DH, I and DD6 went for a bike ride, and i worked in my yard a bit while it was warm outside. Yesterday i felt horrible...did not want to work or talk to anyone.i know this feeling.....this is that" Puffy girl " coming out again. last night i decided after 5 hrs of work felt like 10, That "puffy girl " needs to go away....I went for a bike ride again today, and did some Ab work. Not much cause after 1 month of doing nothing i am getting worn out real quick - this will change " puffy" will go away
I am committed to exercising everyday this week....I want to go to WI this week and see that scale MOVE! even if it only what i gained the past month. (2.8)
thanks again....I am hoping by getting moving again i will feel better metally and phyiscally,I dont want to be cranky and "puffy" again.

Tina

 

[kimwim8]

Hey Tina...I know that feeling. Keep at your exercise & stick to your WW foods...and "puffy" will be GONE! (bye bye).

Take care, and don't get down. Just keep on goin!

 

[brandip22]

Hey Tina- I see you haven't posted in a few days. I hope all is well! You are doing great so far! Keep it up and "puffy" will be gone before you know it!!

 

[eeyore25]

Hi Tina,

Hope all is well and everything is going good for you.

Keep it up!

Have a great day

 

[Misty89]

Hello-
I missed my weekly update, so here it is.
I still have not gone back to WI...this is the 3rd week i n a row, I have off work tomarrow + get paid so i am trying to motivate myself to go and even stay for the meeting!
I dont know if things are moving scale wise...have not WI and my scale at home just stinks. - One day i weigh 121 and then the next day i weigh 118 - WHICH is it. I am having issues with bloating...i guess i always have but it's bugging me more than ever the last few days. Has anyone ever experienced that in the AM you feel fne, nice and "thin" and as the day goes on you feel your self bloating? I am so uncomfortable at night but i do not want to buy a diraretic. I have heard they can mess your body up? I have upped the H2O ....not helping so i am not sure what to do. I can not for anything get past my chocolate cravings at night...I have been sitting with a large glass of water trying to resist, but it does not help at all. I am so good during the day...if i could keep my mind off of food after 6pm i could stay at the 20 points target very easily. ( I thought of going to bed LOL- but that would make for a LONG night )\
I have been riding my bike- But i read somewhere that bicycling is not really a good xercise, that walking is better or aerobics, ( walking gets boring ) I rode to work saturday, and i plan on it today....2 miles to work and 2 miles back, so 4 miles total. I wish it worked out the entire body, or was better "exercise" then it is.
well, I guess that it for today.....If i can keep that promise to my self to get to WW &WI tomarrow i will ad an extra installment tomarrow.

 

[kmp1191]

Hey Tina....just got caught up on your journal.
I hope you're feeling better today.....I'm sorry you're having issues w/ bloating....I don't have any advice for it....just sorry you're going through it.
I think if you alternate between walking and riding your bike, that would be a good mix of exercise.....if you want a really "good" workout...join us on our "BOBFEST 06"....The Biggest Loser Workouts...they're tough.

Hang in there and don't get down on yourself.
Oh, and great job on riding your bike to work.....I'd love to do that, but it's like 5 miles one way and on a curvy 2 lane road....i'm sure i'd get run over!!

marie

 

[eeyore25]

Good Morning,

Congrats on riding your bike to work...that is awesome!!!! You are doing a great job. Don't be too hard on yourself for not making it to WW &WI....you will get there.

Hope you are have a wonderful day! Keep up the great work!

 

[Misty89]

update april 21st 2006
I made 10% goal today! got a cute little key-chain
Went to WW and WI and stayed for the meeting. I now have to decide on a personal goal. AND stay with it.


Tina

 

[goldcupmom]

Congrats on 10%!!!

Have a great Weekend! You CAN do this!

 

[eeyore25]

Congrats on the 10% goal!!! You are doing great!

Hope you had a wonderful weekend! Keep up the good work

Have a great day

 

[Misty89]

Hello-
I forgot about my journal, so here is an update. It's thursday may 4th.
At WI last week ( april 26th) I WI at .6 above my personal goal- I did set one, 115 lbs. So that means this week WI, which is today, i need to lose that.6lbs to start maintence. I hope it happens, but doubhtful. I am not sure if i ever shared this , but i have big issues wiht TOM (time of month) since starting WW. I am not sure if i can blame weight-loss or if something else is happening. i go to see the OBGYN in 2 weeks so then i will know whats up. my cycle has been crazy...always a perfect 28, since starting WW in january, i have been at - 25 days, 35 days and as today 40 and still counting and waiting. It's messed up.
started exercising again a tad..walking or bike riding since i was slacking for a while. I don't know if it's the right thing to say or do, but i have NEVER been an exerciser my whole life and i really dont want my Body to be dependant on exercise to lose or maintain weight. A walk a few times a week or playing with my kids in an activity, is good. But i dont want to be a slave to exercise cause i hate it. So i try to keep my food clean and hope that a little will go a long way. ( exercise)

well thats it for this update.

 

[eeyore25]

Hi there,

Sorry to hear that you gained a little...it will come off. I am sure that you will be down tonight.

Keep up the good work...it will pay off!!!

Have a great day