Weight Watchers Chat - Part II

[wvjules]

Today was weigh-in day. I lost 3lbs! I am down a total of 15 since I started WW on March 2.

 

[pwdebbie]

Today was weigh-in day. I lost 3lbs! I am down a total of 15 since I started WW on March 2.

Good job!

 

[nikkistevej]

OK- I sucked this week. Gained 1.8 lbs. It would have been nice to stay the same. I had a "girls" weekend last weekend, then came home and got sick with my allergies, had to go to the doctors and get meds. Haven't worked out in like 2 weeks!! Just a miserable week. I also think I should stop going with SIL, we started the same time- she 30 lbs to lose, and is almost there. I have 70 to lose and have lost 10. I know I shouldn't compare, but it's hard not too. Just feeling blah tonight!!!

 

[lisajl]

OK- I sucked this week. Gained 1.8 lbs. It would have been nice to stay the same. I had a "girls" weekend last weekend, then came home and got sick with my allergies, had to go to the doctors and get meds. Haven't worked out in like 2 weeks!! Just a miserable week. I also think I should stop going with SIL, we started the same time- she 30 lbs to lose, and is almost there. I have 70 to lose and have lost 10. I know I shouldn't compare, but it's hard not too. Just feeling blah tonight!!!

I know it is hard, but remember...You are not where you started out. 10 lbs is 10 lbs!
My sister and I are going to WW. She has already lost 25 lbs and I am at 21.
I started a week before her! She has no kids at home, I do.
Not that it is an excuse, I just have more goodies around the house than she does! LOL!
I occasionally feel jealous, but then I remind myself that we are on different tracks. She has about 10 lbs to go and I have about 19 to go.
When I start to feel jealous, I remember that and I remember WHY I am doing this. My original goal was 30 lbs by June and the other 10 a.s.a.p.
I am very close to the 30...I just have to keep trying. We can do this!!

I know what you mean about changing nights..I have thought of that as well.
I like our Monday night meeting club. The ladies are wonderful and I like Susie that leads our meetings. I have gone on Tues and it was not as much fun.

BTW-two weeks ago I gained 3.4 lbs...I felt miserable, but started over on Tues morning. I had lost 2 lbs as of this past Monday. I am hoping to be down another 2 this Monday.

You can do this! Stay positive and don't compare yourself to your SIL.
It is not fair and you don't deserve it.

 

[nikkistevej]

I know it is hard, but remember...You are not where you started out. 10 lbs is 10 lbs!
My sister and I are going to WW. She has already lost 25 lbs and I am at 21.
I started a week before her! She has no kids at home, I do.
Not that it is an excuse, I just have more goodies around the house than she does! LOL!
I occasionally feel jealous, but then I remind myself that we are on different tracks. She has about 10 lbs to go and I have about 19 to go.
When I start to feel jealous, I remember that and I remember WHY I am doing this. My original goal was 30 lbs by June and the other 10 a.s.a.p.
I am very close to the 30...I just have to keep trying. We can do this!!

I know what you mean about changing nights..I have thought of that as well.
I like our Monday night meeting club. The ladies are wonderful and I like Susie that leads our meetings. I have gone on Tues and it was not as much fun.

BTW-two weeks ago I gained 3.4 lbs...I felt miserable, but started over on Tues morning. I had lost 2 lbs as of this past Monday. I am hoping to be down another 2 this Monday.

You can do this! Stay positive and don't compare yourself to your SIL.
It is not fair and you don't deserve it.

Thanks alot for your positive words, it definitely means alot. I felt like crap, even putting it on here. She has had eating disorders, alcoholism, pill problems in the past, and smokes, so I shouldn't judge, she has other issues besides weight gain to deal with(which is my issue). It just seems like she is so much more dedicated, and I was the one who needs to lose more. I woke up feeling better and on the right track today!! I can do this!!

 

[pwdebbie]

Thanks alot for your positive words, it definitely means alot. I felt like crap, even putting it on here. She has had eating disorders, alcoholism, pill problems in the past, and smokes, so I shouldn't judge, she has other issues besides weight gain to deal with(which is my issue). It just seems like she is so much more dedicated, and I was the one who needs to lose more. I woke up feeling better and on the right track today!! I can do this!!

Yes you can! Drink more water and see if that helps to flush out those pounds from the girls' weekend. It definitely helped me to get rid of the Easter gain.

 

[keahgirl8]

Thanks alot for your positive words, it definitely means alot. I felt like crap, even putting it on here. She has had eating disorders, alcoholism, pill problems in the past, and smokes, so I shouldn't judge, she has other issues besides weight gain to deal with(which is my issue). It just seems like she is so much more dedicated, and I was the one who needs to lose more. I woke up feeling better and on the right track today!! I can do this!!

I'm glad you are back on the right track! We all have bad days, and I think that is what is so great about this forum. We are here to support each other! As long as you look at each day like a fresh start and don't give up, you can do this!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

I was up 0.3 on Wednesday. Can't figure that one out! But, I'm not letting it get to me. My prize is that soon, I'll be back on maintenance points and eating MORE food and I'm doing a pretty good job staying focused on that!

 

[averill94]

Great to be able to log in and post again!!! Before they upgraded I was really having trouble logging on....much faster now!

Let's get positive gang I too had a tough week but want to turn it around!

I really thought I was on track to make a mini goal next week but don't see that happening now..but let's see how close I can get

Have a great day all!

 

[averill94]

I was up 0.3 on Wednesday. Can't figure that one out! But, I'm not letting it get to me. My prize is that soon, I'll be back on maintenance points and eating MORE food and I'm doing a pretty good job staying focused on that!

How do you find maintenance? ( I swear my leader said it was harder than when you are in losing mode)

The thought of getting to maintenance and eating more should be a real inspiration for me....let's get this weight loss thing done already.......

 

[averill94]

End of fifth week and I'm down 14.8 lbs. Lost 4.0 (and reached 5%) this week which helps make up for the .6 increase last week. Dd that I attend meetings with (and who I swear I am going to take to WDW one day for a mother / daughter trip to give her a break from her four kids) lost 4.8. She thinks she'll reach 10% next week. She joined two weeks before me and was my incentive.

That is so awesome that you attend together! Congrats

 

[Auntie L.]

Hi guys! I'm new to this thread and wanted to introduce myself. I'm Linda. I might be a little older than some of you (56) and I've had a life long battle with weight. I started back (again!) on WW a month ago. I have a lot to lose (about 80 lbs) but I'm down 11 lbs and feel great! I'm real busy - like everyone- but I'm trying to put a lot of focus on my weight loss goal! So, being both a Disney addict and a WW member, I think this is the perfect place for me! I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you - you seem like a great, supportive group!

Linda

 

[pwdebbie]

Hi guys! I'm new to this thread and wanted to introduce myself. I'm Linda. I might be a little older than some of you (56) and I've had a life long battle with weight. I started back (again!) on WW a month ago. I have a lot to lose (about 80 lbs) but I'm down 11 lbs and feel great! I'm real busy - like everyone- but I'm trying to put a lot of focus on my weight loss goal! So, being both a Disney addict and a WW member, I think this is the perfect place for me! I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you - you seem like a great, supportive group!

Linda

Hi Linda. I'm 56 also. I looked at the WW boards and found some that were Disney-related but they just didn't seem to have the enthusiasm that is here on the DIS. My parents started hounding me about my weight in high school. In retrospect, I think that is when my weight issues began. They required me to diet (paid me $100 per pound lost but I had to lose at least 10 to get it -- I lost 11). In retrospect, 138 was a perfectly fine weight. But it was the age of Twiggy and hot pants and stick figures, and I had curves when every one else didn't. I have 120 to lose now to get back to that weight -- but WW says I should even be lower than that. So far I've lost 14.8. I'm hoping that by our trip next April that I'll be down at least 50 more.

 

[npmommie]

Are you all doing the points plus? I am thinking of joining. I am not a meeting type person though, anyone do online?

 

[sjms71]

I lost 2.2 lbs this week for a total lost of 38.8 lbs! I have 18.6 lbs to lose until I reach my goal weight.

My 5K on Saturday was great! It was my first time running outside and I logged the same time I did in the gym 37.5? mins. I was also 8th in my age group (45-49). I was so proud to see my husband and daughter there with me. I think they are now wanting to start training.

I'm now looking at a 5K on May 12th....I just want to keep going! Yesterday I ran for 3.5 miles so I'm not just stopping at 3.1 miles.

I feel so much better, keep the postive thoughts....you can do it, just don't give up!

-Stephanie

You rock girl , so proud of you!

Today was weigh-in day. I lost 3lbs! I am down a total of 15 since I started WW on March 2.

OK- I sucked this week. Gained 1.8 lbs. It would have been nice to stay the same. I had a "girls" weekend last weekend, then came home and got sick with my allergies, had to go to the doctors and get meds. Haven't worked out in like 2 weeks!! Just a miserable week. I also think I should stop going with SIL, we started the same time- she 30 lbs to lose, and is almost there. I have 70 to lose and have lost 10. I know I shouldn't compare, but it's hard not too. Just feeling blah tonight!!!

do not compare your self to your SIL. We all have sucky weeks. The important part is you pick up and move on. And don't even think about the big number it's to stressful. I had over 70 tp lose to and still can't believe I did it but WW knows what it's doing by giving rewards for small goals . You can do it!

I was up 0.3 on Wednesday. Can't figure that one out! But, I'm not letting it get to me. My prize is that soon, I'll be back on maintenance points and eating MORE food and I'm doing a pretty good job staying focused on that!

I'm sure you'll see a good loss next week. You are doing great Jess with keeping up with your goal.

How do you find maintenance? ( I swear my leader said it was harder than when you are in losing mode)

The thought of getting to maintenance and eating more should be a real inspiration for me....let's get this weight loss thing done already.......

I have only been a lifetimer for 6 months and I still struggle everyday. Weight loss mode wasn't easy but ugh, somedays I just want to be like, I don't care and I can't because I'll gain weight. Jessie might be able to give a better insight cause she has been maintaining for years. However, it is worth it. You just can't ever not be accountable. Good luck!

 

[sjms71]

Hi guys! I'm new to this thread and wanted to introduce myself. I'm Linda. I might be a little older than some of you (56) and I've had a life long battle with weight. I started back (again!) on WW a month ago. I have a lot to lose (about 80 lbs) but I'm down 11 lbs and feel great! I'm real busy - like everyone- but I'm trying to put a lot of focus on my weight loss goal! So, being both a Disney addict and a WW member, I think this is the perfect place for me! I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you - you seem like a great, supportive group!

Linda

Welcome Linda we are an awesome bunch, if I do say so myself . Let us know if you have any questions we can help you with.

 

[keahgirl8]

Welcome Linda!

 

[pwdebbie]

Are you all doing the points plus? I am thinking of joining. I am not a meeting type person though, anyone do online?

I always swore I'd never join WW or any other diet group. But here I am! All I can think is "I should have done this twenty years ago." Points are working great for me. The only thing I am having trouble with is adding in enough fruits and veggies -- and they are 0 points, so I should eat all I want. Problem is, I don't want any. Gagged my way through strawberries yesterday, if you can believe that.

I go to meetings and find it to be fine. I started on Thursday nights but had to switch to Tuesday nights and found that the Tuesday night meeting, led by someone else, has a lot more energy. I am not a meeting person either, but I can handle this. I know someone doing it online and she seems to be satisfied.

 

[keahgirl8]

I am doing WW online, and I like it. However, I am doing it with someone in my family, so I have accountability.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

How do you find maintenance? ( I swear my leader said it was harder than when you are in losing mode)

The thought of getting to maintenance and eating more should be a real inspiration for me....let's get this weight loss thing done already.......

Your leader is absolutely right! Losing the weight was a breeze compared to keeping it off. I haven't been eating maintenance points for quite a while now but I hope to be doing that very soon.

It's not that the extra food was too much food, for me, it was because I got a little cocky, took risks and just thought it was ok to go off track every once in a while. I think it was attitude more than anything else. I'm still below goal but not as far under as I'd like to be.

I'll be eating maintenance points after I lose another couple of pounds and then we'll see now I handle it again. Hopefully, I've learned from my mistakes.

Actually, the thought of eating more food in a few weeks is helping me stay focused at the moment, too!