Weight Watchers Chat - Part II

[Twingle]

I think it's great that you know "it's time" for me. I went through the samething as you. Once I started WW it seemed that everything feel into place. I feel so much better and I can't wait to plan my meals for the next day.
This is 'YOUR' life and it's time to enjoy it!

I totally agree with this - I knew for *years*, what I "needed" to do - eat right and exercise consistently. But, it took me finally having the motivation to get the job done! Weight Watchers has changed my life is such huge ways, because it was just the tool I needed. Love the new program, love the group here, absolutely adore my leader and my meeting members. Really, I can't recommend WW enough, it's given me a whole new life!

 

[babyrich]

Hi Ladies. I have been reading through your thread today and you guys are really inspiring!!

I am thinking hard on joining WW (again) on Monday. I have joined and quit several times and may have even posted on one of these WW threads before. I just have a hard time getting myself started on the program and end up quitting. I am determined to make this time different. I have to.

I am almost at 100 lbs overweight and am starting to see some health problems coming my way. That is something I have never had to think about before. I was overweight but healthy now I am seeing some joint problems starting and am having a lot of acid reflux.

Besides the fact that something as simple as trying on clothes depresses me for days and I have started ordering all my clothes online to keep it from happening.

Soooo, the only person that can change this is me. Even though I have quit the program before, I know its the best one out there and I know if I will work the program it will work for me. I am very curious about the new plan and have heard a lot of good things about it. Have all of you changed to the new plan or are any of you still doing the old one?

I have joined and quit WW at least 5 or 6 times before this. At this point I am so determined so lose the weight and I am having more success than I ever had.

It sounds like you are ready. Good Luck!

 

[DisneyMissy318]

Hi Ladies. I have been reading through your thread today and you guys are really inspiring!!

I am thinking hard on joining WW (again) on Monday. I have joined and quit several times and may have even posted on one of these WW threads before. I just have a hard time getting myself started on the program and end up quitting. I am determined to make this time different. I have to.

I am almost at 100 lbs overweight and am starting to see some health problems coming my way. That is something I have never had to think about before. I was overweight but healthy now I am seeing some joint problems starting and am having a lot of acid reflux.

Besides the fact that something as simple as trying on clothes depresses me for days and I have started ordering all my clothes online to keep it from happening.

Soooo, the only person that can change this is me. Even though I have quit the program before, I know its the best one out there and I know if I will work the program it will work for me. I am very curious about the new plan and have heard a lot of good things about it. Have all of you changed to the new plan or are any of you still doing the old one?[/QUOTE

I could have written this post - word for word!! (AND I luv me some Jack!) I have joined and quit WW so many times over the past years - but have decided that I'm joining again on Monday - for the VERY last time! I told my family that for my Mothers' Day gift - I'll be paying my WW dues for the first month or so.

Reading this thread - seeing the before and after pics is the biggest motivation! Thanks to you all for sharing your experiences - I hope to be able to do the same. I made a start by working out with a personal trainer at my gym for the 3rd time today - I'm learning my body can and will do what I ask of it - even if my brain didnt think so!

LuvsJack - good luck to you!! I'm sure you can do it!

 

[NC State]

My husband gave me a year membrship at a gym for Mother's Day. Today was my first day. I walked one mile in 18 mins and then I ran for 1 min....it was hot...but I'm going back for more tomorrow.

 

[Sandi]

My husband gave me a year membrship at a gym for Mother's Day. Today was my first day. I walked one mile in 18 mins and then I ran for 1 min....it was hot...but I'm going back for more tomorrow.

What a great gift for you. Good job with your workout today . . . and good luck tomorrow!

 

[Alice_in_Wonderland]

Just wanted to wish all of my fellow Dis WW buddies a Happy Mother's Day!!

 

[sjms71]

Have a wonderful day ladies!!

Hi Ladies. I have been reading through your thread today and you guys are really inspiring!!

I am thinking hard on joining WW (again) on Monday. I have joined and quit several times and may have even posted on one of these WW threads before. I just have a hard time getting myself started on the program and end up quitting. I am determined to make this time different. I have to.

I am almost at 100 lbs overweight and am starting to see some health problems coming my way. That is something I have never had to think about before. I was overweight but healthy now I am seeing some joint problems starting and am having a lot of acid reflux.

Besides the fact that something as simple as trying on clothes depresses me for days and I have started ordering all my clothes online to keep it from happening.

Soooo, the only person that can change this is me. Even though I have quit the program before, I know its the best one out there and I know if I will work the program it will work for me. I am very curious about the new plan and have heard a lot of good things about it. Have all of you changed to the new plan or are any of you still doing the old one?

Welcome, doing this is the best gift you can give yourself.

My husband gave me a year membrship at a gym for Mother's Day. Today was my first day. I walked one mile in 18 mins and then I ran for 1 min....it was hot...but I'm going back for more tomorrow.

Great gift!!! Have fun enjoying the gym.

Oh, Steph, no big deal but my boys (DH & DS) will be camping at the boy scout camp in your neck of the woods next weekend.

 

[disbabyndaddy]

Soooo, the only person that can change this is me. Even though I have quit the program before, I know its the best one out there and I know if I will work the program it will work for me. I am very curious about the new plan and have heard a lot of good things about it. Have all of you changed to the new plan or are any of you still doing the old one?

Great attitude! I did the old WW plan years ago but only for a couple months, then quit. I finally committed to losing weight this past January and LOVE the new PointsPlus plan!! I really think you will too. We're here for you -- the folks on this board are incredibly supportive.

I totally agree with this - I knew for *years*, what I "needed" to do - eat right and exercise consistently. But, it took me finally having the motivation to get the job done! Weight Watchers has changed my life is such huge ways, because it was just the tool I needed. Love the new program, love the group here, absolutely adore my leader and my meeting members. Really, I can't recommend WW enough, it's given me a whole new life!

I couldn't agree more. I thought about losing weight nearly every day the last two or three years -- getting dressed in the morning...UGH. Hated it. Nothing fit. Shopping for clothes?? Not fun at all. I didn't like the way I looked and didn't feel good (phsyically or mentally), but eating made me feel better (short term).

This past January, I finally said "Enough whining about being overweight! Get off you a** and DO something about it!!" It took being READY to commit, and I wasn't before. Since starting WW online 15 weeks ago, I've lost 28 pounds and hit my GOAL on Friday morning!! The little "celebration" that came up on my computer screen was cute.

The weight loss goal I set when starting out was one I thought was do-able, and it was. I knew I'd want (and need) to lose more if I reached Goal #1, so I set another one. Now, I'm going for that.

I hope everyone is having a great weekend and hanging in there! Happy Mother's Day, and enjoy spending time with your families!

 

[sjms71]

Since starting WW online 15 weeks ago, I've lost 28 pounds and hit my GOAL on Friday morning!! The little "celebration" that came up on my computer screen was cute.

The weight loss goal I set when starting out was one I thought was do-able, and it was. I knew I'd want (and need) to lose more if I reached Goal #1, so I set another one. Now, I'm going for that.

OMG, that is awesome!!!! Congrats, you should be so proud .

 

[disbabyndaddy]

OMG, that is awesome!!!! Congrats, you should be so proud .

THANKS!! I'm really excited and feel SO good!! Knowing myself and how my brain operates, I knew breaking my weight loss goal(s) up would be better than setting one big one.

Thank you for being such a wonderful cheerleader and support for everyone on the Dis!

 

[NC State]

Oh, Steph, no big deal but my boys (DH & DS) will be camping at the boy scout camp in your neck of the woods next weekend.

I know where they are. When you're on 701 going towards the camp look on the left. The big white house with all the John Deeres in the yard is where I grew up. That's my parents house. I'm only a mile from there on another road. You will be in my area!

-Stephanie

 

[sissy_ib]

Hi folks! New over here. I just decided to start WW. I have done the program before following materials from my mom and info found online but never "officially". The program worked very well for me.
Well over the last 6 months I have put on 20 pounds and before that I had put on about 15. All the hard work to lose it and now it's back
So I have been thinking about doing WW again since I really did love it before. Today I joined the online program. One tiny step in the right direction.
Ultimately I would like to lose about 55 pounds. I need to get on a scale tomorrow morning at the gym at see what it says. But I think I'm about 10 pounds less then my all time high
So far I like all the online materials. I'm gonna start tomorrow morning and I am very excited
I don't know how much I will post over here but I was very happy to see this thread and know I have some Dis friends out there if I need them.

 

[mrzrich]

Just back from a lovely Mother's Day Weekend at WDW got some good pictures showing how far I've come so far.

Last Mother's Day Weekend

(About 1 month into the program)

This Mother's Day Weekend

 

[sjms71]

Just back from a lovely Mother's Day Weekend at WDW got some good pictures showing how far I've come so far.

Last Mother's Day Weekend

This Mother's Day Weekend

You look amazing!!! What a awesome way to spend Mother's day.

 

[luvsJack]

Ok, ladies, I have made up my mind that I will definitly be rejoining tomorrow. Our WW has a lunch time meeting that is perfect for me. So, I will probably come back tomorrow around one to cry on your shoulders about what I weigh! Next mother's day I will be able to look back and say I DID IT!! LOL.

 

[Sandi]

You look amazing!!! What a awesome way to spend Mother's day.

I agree with Stephanie. Mrzrich, you look amazing. In addition to losing weight, you look younger, too. You're beautiful!

 

[sjms71]

Ok, ladies, I have made up my mind that I will definitly be rejoining tomorrow. Our WW has a lunch time meeting that is perfect for me. So, I will probably come back tomorrow around one to cry on your shoulders about what I weigh! Next mother's day I will be able to look back and say I DID IT!! LOL.

Yay!!! Welcome aboard, no crying though, it will be the last time you see that number. Make sure you take a picture so you will have one to compare next mother's day and also take your measurements.

 

[robinb]

I hope that everyone who celebrates it had a good Mother's Day! Mine was mixed ... I woke up with both of my ears plugged up. My ears hurt and they hurt even more when I lean over. Yuck!

I wanted to go out to dinner tonight so we went to Applebee's. I think that someone suggested it up thread. The food was OK (it's a 1/2 step up from fast food) but I knew I could eat there and still be on program. I had the Asiago Steak with boiled potatoes and veggies which was ONLY 10 points .

 

[mommykds]

mrzrich,

Wow!!!! You look great!!! Very inspiring!!!! I love seeing these pictures ladies because it really helps those of us not near goal yet! Thanks!!

 

[mommykds]

Great weekend here, however I did use up a few extra points at the Cheesecake Factory. I am up a lb this morning but I didn't eat 3700 calories so I am sure it's just all the salt.

My plan today is at least 30 minute walk or 30 minutes on the Wii Fit. I am working on what I am eating today... need to baked some chicken breast for the week. We hit Trader Joe's yesterday & I came home with some yummy goodies. My DH bought a bag of reduced free cheese doodles & ate the whole bag by bedtime! However he can & doesn't have to worry,

Have a great OP day everyone!