WBRepo-Ship of Thieves-Remember the Magic Pt 13

[EllaEnchanted]

Glad you are back Gay! And the Hokey Pokey IS what it's all about!



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We missed her didn't we.....we all needed to know that!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

My advice about getting on track.

- Sit quietly and really think about what's important. Make a list if necessary.
- Take ownership of the situation.
- Make a list of what you have done before and what has worked
- Make a list of the triggers that derail you
- Leave guilt at the door step.
- Focus on each day
- Plan
- Plan
- Plan
- Plan
- Plan
- Track your food & Points
- Track every single BLT (bites, licks and tastes)
- If you go over your points, still track, otherwise it become "magical," by accounting for it you can take action.
- Track your food
- Track your food
- Track your food

I knew you would come to our rescue....thank you, thank you, thank you. We owe you lots and lots of DODs.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

I'm on a roll ...


Also my advice is, commit to just one change this week. It doesn't have to be a big change in behavior, a small change will do. Commit to a change and stick to it.

The change that always helps me get back on track is tracking. I force myself to do it completely and honestly.

For me, it's sort of like a push start for a car, I find that I force myself to do it for 3 days and then my engine turns over and builds momentum.

I agree that this is the key to being successful.

I'm just in a place where I don't mentally have the energy to do it right now. I'm smart enough to know that I cannot allow myself that "luxury" for any length of time. Today is day three of my grieving for my friend. I'll allow some more slacking today and get back on track tomorrow.

 

[tink1963]

My advice about getting on track.

- Sit quietly and really think about what's important. Make a list if necessary.
- Take ownership of the situation.
- Make a list of what you have done before and what has worked
- Make a list of the triggers that derail you
- Leave guilt at the door step.
- Focus on each day
- Plan
- Plan
- Plan
- Plan
- Plan
- Track your food & Points
- Track every single BLT (bites, licks and tastes)
- If you go over your points, still track, otherwise it become "magical," by accounting for it you can take action.
- Track your food
- Track your food
- Track your food

Thanks Ian. I'm also have a hard time staying on track. I'm trying to find the mind set that I had the first, second and third times I have walked in the door to a WW meeting. The guilt was the one that struck me the most. I can really beat myself up and all it takes is one misstep. I have to get past expecting every day to be perfect and if it isn't then I'm likely to chuck the whole day.

I also really recommend, for those who are inclined, the meeting room experience, as it helps with support and accountability.

But then again, I'm a meeting leader and you know what they say, if you manufacture hammers, everything starts to look like a nail.

Well, I'm a meeting member and I have also tried the online version. The meeting is what works for me. there is a certain accountability in myself to go each week. (besides, the money has already come out of my account)(member pass) And having a leader that I know really, really cares about me is very important. My leader, Andrea is just such a person. At a WI a few plus weeks ago, I had a gain, when I was sure it would be a loss. I had had a really great week, I tracked, drank my water, and exercised. I actually lost it at the meeting sad1 When the receptionist asked if I was going to stay, I said no.(between my tears) Andrea came after me, gave me a big hug, talked with me. She said she understood if I did not want to stay, but I said no I would stay. The really cool part was that the first part of the meeting, even though she did not single me out, I knew was for me. I think she even might have gone off what ever the topic was for the week. But by doing this, she again showed how much she cares about her members.

sorry for the ramble.

 

[iankh]

Thanks Ian. I'm also have a hard time staying on track. I'm trying to find the mind set that I had the first, second and third times I have walked in the door to a WW meeting. The guilt was the one that struck me the most. I can really beat myself up and all it takes is one misstep. I have to get past expecting every day to be perfect and if it isn't then I'm likely to chuck the whole day.



Well, I'm a meeting member and I have also tried the online version. The meeting is what works for me. there is a certain accountability in myself to go each week. (besides, the money has already come out of my account)(member pass) And having a leader that I know really, really cares about me is very important. My leader, Andrea is just such a person. At a WI a few plus weeks ago, I had a gain, when I was sure it would be a loss. I had had a really great week, I tracked, drank my water, and exercised. I actually lost it at the meeting sad1 When the receptionist asked if I was going to stay, I said no.(between my tears) Andrea came after me, gave me a big hug, talked with me. She said she understood if I did not want to stay, but I said no I would stay. The really cool part was that the first part of the meeting, even though she did not single me out, I knew was for me. I think she even might have gone off what ever the topic was for the week. But by doing this, she again showed how much she cares about her members.

sorry for the ramble.

I had a member at the meeting I subbed on Saturday, who stayed afterwards and talked to me. We went through her weigh-in book and also talked about her situation, and I think I helped her to see her successes and strengths.

That "All or Nothing" mind frame can be a big demotivator. It took a lot for me to look at things differently and learn to shrug and just let go and move on. I had a habit of absolute perfection or absolute chaos with nothing in between. Learning to break that cycle of guilt took time and focus.

I myself liked the meetings because no matter what happened, I could compartmentalize it and get a fresh start.

 

[LuvBaloo]

Coffee break time, so I'm on here to say hi!

Life is busy, still no word about my interview, so now I'm just waiting for the rejection letter in the mail. Thanks for all the positive thoughts. Today is day 1 of the new daycare for the summer. My co-worker & I have hired a young teenager to watch both our kids at the co-worker's house. I've taken over a bunch of art supplies and food stuff that doesn't need a fridge. My co-worker has the food that needs fridge, and the kids can all share.

Gaylean - I'll bug Ken tonight to get online to see what campgrounds still have openings. He was looking into tickets for the football game on Aug 6th.

Monica/Holly/Deb - I too have stagnated on my weightloss. In the last 6 weeks I've lost a bit, gained a bit, back and forth, for a grand total of 0.1 lbs. But I know I was getting too relaxed, and this week, I've started to get back on track. Ian, you are so right, tracking, tracking, tracking, is the big thing for me. When I get lazy on tracking, I get lazy on eating.

Tomorrow is Canada, and I'll be making my salsa tomorrow to munch on, because at 4pm tomorrow the Canadian Football League season kicks off. So its 6 hours of football tomorrow. I'm planning to work on cross-stitch while sitting on my butt, and we'll have reasonably healthy snack foods so I can stay on program.

There's more I was going to say, but my time is up. I'll try to get on again later.

 

[tink1963]

I had a member at the meeting I subbed on Saturday, who stayed afterwards and talked to me. We went through her weigh-in book and also talked about her situation, and I think I helped her to see her successes and strengths.

That "All or Nothing" mind frame can be a big demotivator. It took a lot for me to look at things differently and learn to shrug and just let go and move on. I had a habit of absolute perfection or absolute chaos with nothing in between. Learning to break that cycle of guilt took time and focus.

I myself liked the meetings because no matter what happened, I could compartmentalize it and get a fresh start.

I guess this is why it is said that weight loss has to begin in your head. someone said to me recently..."what is the difference between tomorrow and today?" I have the "all or nothing" thing going on in my head and will tell myself that I will do better tomorrow. And really, what is the difference between the two. For me not a whole lot, except an excuse to write off today.

I'm going to take your advice and sit down and really think about whats worked and what hasn't. And try really really hard to leave the guilt at the door.

and thanks Ian for just being the great guy you are.
Oh and I had a sub at my last two meetings and it was a guy. Never had one as a leader before. He is from Mexico and going to start a Spanish classes soon.

 

[mishoe01]

I think I would benefit from meetings too however there are 2 factors that keep me from going...

1. where I live (no meetings nearby)
2. my work hours - I work 10a-7p and it takes me about 45 min drive each way - I looked for meetings around work but the times don't work.

I keep saying that I'll try the online WW but haven't yet.

 

[iankh]

I think I would benefit from meetings too however there are 2 factors that keep me from going...

1. where I live (no meetings nearby)
2. my work hours - I work 10a-7p and it takes me about 45 min drive each way - I looked for meetings around work but the times don't work.

I keep saying that I'll try the online WW but haven't yet.

Monica - what's your zip code (work and home)?

 

[Tink rules]

good morning nice ladies over across the pond!!!!

Thanks Bubba

So when I see them laughing....I'll know that it's Vinnie and Don.

& playing practical jokes...

 

[Tink rules]

OH LOOK!!!!!

IT'S RAINING!!!!!!!

(should have built a storm cellar instead of a garden this year...)

They are calling for more hail...

I have to go make something for dinner before the electricity goes out...

later dudes...

 

[BubbaGrump]

My problem is I love food! Both V and I have lost a lot of weight before , so I know we can do it. We both know when we are making a poor choice, but just cant seem to mentally make the change to the right choice! Instead of her telling me that Im making a wrong choice, she will join me in that poor choice and vice versa! So we are enabling eachother to fail! Me more so than her. She has way more willpower than I do as far as WW goes. Im not a meeting kinda guy , so I need to do what I know is right, instead of making excuses, which is what most of us seem to be doing. I dont want to be mean or hurt anyones feelings, but the truth is that we are all making excuses and always finding a way to justify that wrong choice. If only we could put as much energy into justifing the right choice......

 

[Tink rules]

At least you two are a team and when you do get to do it... you have support!!!

Just think of how important each other is to you and maybe that will be of help...

 

[mishoe01]

monica - what's your zip code (work and home)?

33896 32811

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Hi Monica, please check your emails....I sent you one about linking ressies for Tortola.....the next step in the process. Thanks!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

My problem is I love food! Both V and I have lost a lot of weight before , so I know we can do it. We both know when we are making a poor choice, but just cant seem to mentally make the change to the right choice! Instead of her telling me that Im making a wrong choice, she will join me in that poor choice and vice versa! So we are enabling eachother to fail! Me more so than her. She has way more willpower than I do as far as WW goes. Im not a meeting kinda guy , so I need to do what I know is right, instead of making excuses, which is what most of us seem to be doing. I dont want to be mean or hurt anyones feelings, but the truth is that we are all making excuses and always finding a way to justify that wrong choice. If only we could put as much energy into justifing the right choice......

Hey Bubba....I agree....poor choices just taste better and I love food too. And you are so right that we are all just making excuses and justifying our wrong choices.

With all that said, we have to be diciplined and just follow what Ian said. It will work.

Hugs to everyone dealing with this struggle...it's not easy.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Hey V....what's your mom's name and what are her favorite things to do?

I want to make sure I recognize her with Charlie and Vinnie and Don.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Sitting in darkness again....it's raining and pouring outside....what else is new. This has been the darkest spring/summer that I can ever remember. After the long cold winter, we want SUN!!!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

A public viewing for MJ is scheduled for Friday at Neverland Ranch....they're expecting over 100,000 people in Santa Barbara.

Bubba and V....stay home. The traffic is going to be horrendous.

 

[nskjerven]

Well at least it didn't involve murder this time

no more murder on this thread, only in MAFIA WARS

Sorry I forgot to reply to you in facebook marilyn, I've been laughing about your comment ever since

My problem is I love food! Both V and I have lost a lot of weight before , so I know we can do it. We both know when we are making a poor choice, but just cant seem to mentally make the change to the right choice! Instead of her telling me that Im making a wrong choice, she will join me in that poor choice and vice versa! So we are enabling eachother to fail! Me more so than her. She has way more willpower than I do as far as WW goes. Im not a meeting kinda guy , so I need to do what I know is right, instead of making excuses, which is what most of us seem to be doing. I dont want to be mean or hurt anyones feelings, but the truth is that we are all making excuses and always finding a way to justify that wrong choice. If only we could put as much energy into justifing the right choice......

I concur. Also, I'd like to say I'm Nanette, I'm fat (& Happy) but I know it's not healthly but right now I just don't have the energy to deal with it. Not an excuse, a decission. Not a good one either