Weight Watchers Chat - Part II

[DisWeightWatcher]

8 lbs in NINE days?!?! That is GREAT! Give your self a big pat on the back . Bummer about the stalker. It really sucks that you have to change your name because someone else needs another hobby.

Amazingly enough it was actually 8 lbs. in 7 days!!! It has definitely kept me motivated. My problems start when the weight loss slows down or when I stay on plan for a week and somehow gain a lb. I am really trying to convince myself that this is a lifestyle change and I need to do this for the long haul.

Yes, the name change is annoying but I am glad I finally did it and can now start posting on the Disboards again, especially this thread.

 

[sjms71]

Add me to the group that loses slowly. I lose so slowly that I would be ecstatic to lose 30 lbs in a year! All those pesky vacations get in the way (can you say Mai Tais in Hawaii? I don't even want to look up how many points those bad boys were!). Luckily, I don't have anything planned until December.

Robin did you stay at the new Disney resort in Hawaii? I'm jealous , I love Hawaii trying to convince DH we need to go back for our 20th wedding anniversary.

 

[sjms71]

Amazingly enough it was actually 8 lbs. in 7 days!!! It has definitely kept me motivated. My problems start when the weight loss slows down or when I stay on plan for a week and somehow gain a lb. I am really trying to convince myself that this is a lifestyle change and I need to do this for the long haul.

Yes, the name change is annoying but I am glad I finally did it and can now start posting on the Disboards again, especially this thread.

Great start . Try not to get discouraged when it slows down or if you gain cause it is a lifestyle change like you said and well, life happens. We will help keep you motivated but for now just enjoy the success of your 8lbs!

 

[NC State]

Just returned from WDW last night. I tried really hard to get back on program today and I just didn't do too good. I'm going to try again tomorrow. My WI is Wednesday night so I hope I'll be back on track soon.

 

[Disneylvr]

Lost 4.8lbs my first week! I have a looooooooong way to go but I am excited and motivated to stick with this.

 

[DisWeightWatcher]

Thanks for the welcome and encouragement everybody.

Lost 4.8lbs my first week! I have a looooooooong way to go but I am excited and motivated to stick with this.

Great job!

 

[BabyTigger99]

Welcome to all the newbies!! The hardest step to take is actually taking the plunge and starting a weight loss program, so congrats for doing that!! Break up your weight loss into managable amounts. I celebrate after every 20 pounds of weight lost, makes it easier to look at. When I first started, I kept thinking "Wow, I have such a long way to go..." but now when I look at it, I am getting closer and closer every day to my goal!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Well, we just left Orlando and are headed home. Our last September trip . Actually after 14 years of Disney, most of those years making several trips a year and having annual passes. We are sadly done for a while ( so we say ). Our passes expired and we are not renewing. It's on to some other adventures for us for a while. We went to MNSSHP last night and had fun, hallowishes was the best. We watched the late parade and unfortunately had an extremely rude woman come up as the parade started ( we were sitting for an hour). There wasn't an inch between me, who was sitting on curb an the lady standing next to me. She pushed pass me from behind and I was like why is she going onto main street the parade started? She didn't she shoved me over and sat on the ladys feet next to me. Well, I wasn't having any of that I went all Jersey on her but she didn't care. Trust me by the end of the parade she didn't enjoy it. I was so mad, and the lady who's feet she was sitting on was not a tiny woman, so the rude lady was pushing on her stomach. I kept looking at the standing lady and saying kick her she's sitting on you! but I have a very high powered camera so I took an unusual amount of flash pictures and I didn't even have to look through the viewfinder. Yes , I know mean but seriously I can't stand people who think there are no rules in life and if they want something they are just going to bully their way to get it cause they are entitled. Anyway, enough of my rant.

Have a great weekend everyone.

You're taking a Disney break??! What adventures are you thinking of now? If you decide to cross the border and do Niagara Falls, let me know and we'll do lunch!

So...I'm trying to picture you going 'all Jersey'.

Hawaii sounds great for your 20th. Our 20th will be in 2013.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Lost 4.8lbs my first week! I have a looooooooong way to go but I am excited and motivated to stick with this.

Excellent job! Hope you have another great week this week.

 

[robinb]

Robin did you stay at the new Disney resort in Hawaii? I'm jealous , I love Hawaii trying to convince DH we need to go back for our 20th wedding anniversary.

No, we stayed at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and the Royal Hawaiian. My DH is a road warrior and we stayed on hotel points, otherwise we could never afford to stay at the Royal Hawaiian! We did visit Aulani on the opening weekend. It was beautiful!

 

[sjms71]

You're taking a Disney break??! What adventures are you thinking of now? If you decide to cross the border and do Niagara Falls, let me know and we'll do lunch!

So...I'm trying to picture you going 'all Jersey'.

Hawaii sounds great for your 20th. Our 20th will be in 2013.

Yes at least that is what we are telling ourselves. With Sarah going to high school next year, we are just not willing to go Christmas, spring break ( Easter) or summer so, not sure what we will do. Our 20th is still a few years away. We were married in Hawaii so is very special to us . Our 15th will be this May. I would love to go away just me and DH, we have only done that once for 2 days and that was several years ago. Yes, I can be a "bear" if you cross me . I think I am a super nice, loyal person but if you mess with me watch out! Manners and genuine human kindness go along way with me but to many people lack common manners in this world, it's sad.

No, we stayed at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and the Royal Hawaiian. My DH is a road warrior and we stayed on hotel points, otherwise we could never afford to stay at the Royal Hawaiian! We did visit Aulani on the opening weekend. It was beautiful!

I'd sleep in a tent if it was in Hawaii!

So, my first official day "back on track" and it went well. I even found the energy to work out after no sleep last night. We came home to our upstairs air conditioning unit not working and it was so humid and muggy here. I went up to the attic to get fans and it was cooler up there. But all is fixed now. I couldn't find the courage for the scale this morning especially with TOM looming. But I will do it tomorrow and see what the damage is. Hope everyone else's week is off to a good start.

 

[mlktwins]

So I fell off the wagon this weekend (and I mean fell) and I'm going to face the music tomorrow at WI . However, I will get back on track. Only 2 months and a couple of days until my trip and I so wanted to be at goal. Why does one sabatoge themselves when they want it so badly?!?!?!?!?

Hope everyone else is doing great !!!!

 

[sjms71]

So I fell off the wagon this weekend (and I mean fell) and I'm going to face the music tomorrow at WI . However, I will get back on track. Only 2 months and a couple of days until my trip and I so wanted to be at goal. Why does one sabatoge themselves when they want it so badly?!?!?!?!?

Hope everyone else is doing great !!!!

Hang in there, you still can make goal before your tirp. I wish I had the answer to why we sabatoge ourselves when we want it badly. But you're not alone cause we all do it. Good luck at weigh in maybe it won't be too bad.

 

[ucfsweetie82]

Hi everyone!
I have been away from WW for a month or so but have gotten back on it, and have to brag on myself. My week started over Friday, and I have already earned 95 activity points. I am very proud of myself!

 

[AKbabe]

Okay, can I join you all? I've been reading for awhile so I thought I should post instead of stalk

Anyway, to introduce myself. My name is Jennifer. I'm in no way a newbie to WW, only to this thread. I've been slim to average my whole life (ranging from a size 4-8), never having a weight issue, except for the year I quit smoking in which I gained 50# (going from a size 8 to a 16). That year I joined WW just because it seemed like a fun thing to do (I have OCD so tracking food using points seemed like a game). I quickly lost that 50# and then some (getting down to a size 4 after losing 70# ) and kept it off for years. Then, a few years ago, I started working full-time again and returned to school to get my teaching degree. Yes, very stressful and the weight slowly came back. I never stopped doing WW, so I'm at a loss as to how it actually happened--honestly--other than probably stress hormones! The weight was not only NOT coming off, but I was gaining instead. Still, I never gave up. I am a runner, and I admit my running is not always consistent because I'm a teacher and with my schedule and lack of energy, sometimes I do it, sometimes I don't. Before you say that's my problem, know that last summer, I ran 8+ miles every single day and lost not one ounce.

I have never been to a meeting just because of my schedule not matching theirs, and the fact that I don't need to answer to anyone else. I am my own worst critic! I lost the first 70# online and will do it again. But still, it would be nice to be able to chat and commiserate with people fighting the same battles as I am. Can I join you all? You seem like a very friendly bunch!

 

[Sandi]

Hi everyone!
I have been away from WW for a month or so but have gotten back on it, and have to brag on myself. My week started over Friday, and I have already earned 95 activity points. I am very proud of myself!

What the heck are you doing to get 95 activity points?! That's a lot. I feel I've gone above and beyond when I get to 30. (I almost never use the APs -- those are my bonus points.)

Okay, can I join you all? I've been reading for awhile so I thought I should post instead of stalk

Anyway, to introduce myself. My name is Jennifer. I'm in no way a newbie to WW, only to this thread. I've been slim to average my whole life (ranging from a size 4-8), never having a weight issue, except for the year I quit smoking in which I gained 50# (going from a size 8 to a 16). That year I joined WW just because it seemed like a fun thing to do (I have OCD so tracking food using points seemed like a game). I quickly lost that 50# and then some (getting down to a size 4 after losing 70# ) and kept it off for years. Then, a few years ago, I started working full-time again and returned to school to get my teaching degree. Yes, very stressful and the weight slowly came back. I never stopped doing WW, so I'm at a loss as to how it actually happened--honestly--other than probably stress hormones! The weight was not only NOT coming off, but I was gaining instead. Still, I never gave up. I am a runner, and I admit my running is not always consistent because I'm a teacher and with my schedule and lack of energy, sometimes I do it, sometimes I don't. Before you say that's my problem, know that last summer, I ran 8+ miles every single day and lost not one ounce.

I have never been to a meeting just because of my schedule not matching theirs, and the fact that I don't need to answer to anyone else. I am my own worst critic! I lost the first 70# online and will do it again. But still, it would be nice to be able to chat and commiserate with people fighting the same battles as I am. Can I join you all? You seem like a very friendly bunch!

This is a friendly bunch and you are welcome here. The WW plan changed in November of last year. Did you make the change or are you doing the former plan? Just curious. I love my weekly meetings. I really feel empowered after going to the meeting. I schedule it like I schedule my other meetings and commitments. Sometimes I have to miss for court or client meetings, but I nearly always am able to find an alternate time that will work. Our center even does meetings Saturday morning and Sundays. We have a couple WW employees on this board and they might be able to help you address some issues, but I'm wondering if making time to talk with a leader about your challenges might be helpful to you.

 

[robinb]

Okay, can I join you all? I've been reading for awhile so I thought I should post instead of stalk

Anyway, to introduce myself. My name is Jennifer. I'm in no way a newbie to WW, only to this thread. I've been slim to average my whole life (ranging from a size 4-8), never having a weight issue, except for the year I quit smoking in which I gained 50# (going from a size 8 to a 16). That year I joined WW just because it seemed like a fun thing to do (I have OCD so tracking food using points seemed like a game). I quickly lost that 50# and then some (getting down to a size 4 after losing 70# ) and kept it off for years. Then, a few years ago, I started working full-time again and returned to school to get my teaching degree. Yes, very stressful and the weight slowly came back. I never stopped doing WW, so I'm at a loss as to how it actually happened--honestly--other than probably stress hormones! The weight was not only NOT coming off, but I was gaining instead. Still, I never gave up. I am a runner, and I admit my running is not always consistent because I'm a teacher and with my schedule and lack of energy, sometimes I do it, sometimes I don't. Before you say that's my problem, know that last summer, I ran 8+ miles every single day and lost not one ounce.

I have never been to a meeting just because of my schedule not matching theirs, and the fact that I don't need to answer to anyone else. I am my own worst critic! I lost the first 70# online and will do it again. But still, it would be nice to be able to chat and commiserate with people fighting the same battles as I am. Can I join you all? You seem like a very friendly bunch!

Welcome Jennifer!

Since you say that you're OCD and tracking points is a kind of a fun challenge, are you still tracking? Have you wrapped your head around the new system? I know that 29 points (PLUS 49 weekly points) must have been quite a shock to you when you were used to eating just 18 points. Lastly, are you counting and eating your activity points?

 

[BabyTigger99]

Hi everyone!
I have been away from WW for a month or so but have gotten back on it, and have to brag on myself. My week started over Friday, and I have already earned 95 activity points. I am very proud of myself!

Holy crap!!! Are you exercising 24/7??

 

[portobello_rd]

Just wanted to say, I went to WDW for 11 days on the deluxe dining plan and only gained FIVE POUNDS!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOO so proud! haha

 

[mlktwins]

Hang in there, you still can make goal before your tirp. I wish I had the answer to why we sabatoge ourselves when we want it badly. But you're not alone cause we all do it. Good luck at weigh in maybe it won't be too bad.

Thank you! Just to be accountable to someone other than me , I gained 1.8# in the past 2 weeks. Dusting myself off and back on track today.

Have a great day everyone! Happy tracking...