Originally Posted By LilliBelle What a way to get a great weigh-in, huh? I hope you're feeling better this week.
Originally Posted By Labuda MUCH better, thanks. I walk walking death for the first hal of the week, but by Friday night, even the sore muscles had gotten better. Heck, I didn't realize how many muscles it takes to void one's stomach contents.
Originally Posted By LacyBelle <<MissCandice: Weirdly, I gained a pound. ANd my shins hurt with all the dang excercise I have been doing.>> Hang in there, MissCandice. You are probably just building muscle through exercising, which I believe weighs more than fat. You are probably still making progress, even if the scale doesn't tell you so.
Originally Posted By MissCandice UGH! I have having such a bad week. I had a horrible 2 nights at work and in what is clearly some sort of coping device, I pigged out on ice cream both days. Plus I am nervous about something and stressed over how bad my workplace environment is. I had fast food yesterday, and 2 cokes. ARGH! I dread tomorrow's weigh-in. I am trying not to beat myself up too much since that won't help now that the damage is done but I feel really mad at myself. Plus the work situation is not going to improve so I had to figure out how to have a crappy night at work and not eat to make me feel better afterwards.
Originally Posted By LilliBelle MissCandice, don't let WW stress you out. This is a lifestyle change, so it's going to take time to work it into your daily life. Food has been my coping mechanism for decades! This is my 3rd time trying WW and I am slowly starting to change the horrible habits I've let myself get away with for years concerning food. For me, the key to getting this change to work is planning. I make sure I have good snack choices to turn to when I have a stressful day. I take snacks with me to work, so I don't hit the vending machine. I don't carry cash so I won't be tempted to stop at the fast food drive thru on the way home from work. Don't beat yourself up because you're not perfect, NONE of us are! If I'm not mistaken, you can go to your meeting and skip the weigh-in as long as you have paid for the meeting. Get your weekly materials and just tell the weigher that you'll be weighing in next week. Don't skip your meeting!! There is always good advice and you might miss something you need to hear that will help you in your situation. If you want to talk further, email me (it's in my profile). I would be happy to be your WW buddy! ((((Candice)))) Lilli
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan After hovering about the same point for a few weeks, I starting dopping down again. Total thus far: 25 lbs. When I drink all that water I have the best results.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>I am trying not to beat myself up too much since that won't help now that the damage is done but I feel really mad at myself. << It's been up and down for me the past few weeks. But don't beat yourself up over it!!! That doesn't help. Just do the best you can each day, that's all. And reread what LilliBellle wrote, too. I tend to eat when I get stressed. Or depressed. Or happy, silly, lazy -- hey! I'm starting to notice a pattern in my beahvior... Anyway, slow and steady wins the race, and all that. Relax. It's a new day.
Originally Posted By Labuda Candice - don't worry about it, girl. YOu know why? It won't do you a bit of good. You've had a rough year so far, and WW is a BIG change. I, too, had issues this week - including some yummy yummy taco cabana yesterday and a couple slices of pizza today at lunch. And, my wigh-in is 0730 tomorrow. So, eyah, I'm dreading it a bit, BUT I'm also reminding msyelf that I'm JUST back on program and it's hard to get used to being healthy again after having spent all of my adulthood before now eating in a not-healthy manner. Just shrug it off, and start each day a if it's the first or as if it's weigh-in day.
Originally Posted By Labuda "Anyway, slow and steady wins the race, and all that. Relax. It's a new day." Very nicely said, 2oony. One thing that we all need to keep in mind is that it's very bad for our bodies if we lose more than 2 lbs a week - between .5 & 2 lbs is the ideal when on a weight loss program, so just keep in mind that it takes us a while to undo what we did to our bodies.
Originally Posted By BeccasMommy I haven't been posting at all the last few months, work has been insane, and my mom has been very ill, so I came back today and was thrilled to find this thread... My daughter(she's 14) and I have been doing WW since february, she has lost 40 pounds and I have lost 35, I have been able to go off my bloodpressure and cholesterol meds...there are times when I just want mcdonalds or 4 pieces of pizza, and sometimes i fall off the wagon, but i hop back on because in the end, not only am i getting healthier to stay around for my daughter but i am setting a good example and she is learning good habbits that will hopefully stay with her all her life...we ordered the WW@home kit from teh WW site and we supoprt eachother, and are also doing it with some friends...i don't think i have ever eaten this healthy or been this healthy ever...even when i was 105 before i have my daughter...for the first time in more than 10 years I am under 200 pounds!!!
Originally Posted By Disney_Binky Wow that is awsome BeccasMommy!!! You guys are doing GREAT!!! My mom and I are also doing WW. It's always easier eating healthier with support.
Originally Posted By Labuda Congratulations, Beccasmommy! YOu should be VERY proud of both yourself and your little girl - have a Skinny Cow on me!
Originally Posted By dluvsdisney Hi everyone, My mom and I are both on WW and we have been for a long time. She is a lifetime member, having lost 40lbs. I am still working to goal. I have lost 85 pounds but I just got back from 3 months in Europe (yes I went to DLParis) where I gaind about 16lbs. So I am now back to trying to lose, although it is going really slow. I have about 29 pounds until I hit goal weight and then I will have lost 100lbs. This topic was really neat to see on a LP board. Well thanks for listening. d
Originally Posted By MissCandice Well, after 6 weeks of not losing, or even gaining, I lost 9 pounds this week. I guess the missing ingredient was excercise. I joined a gym a week and a half ago and I go 5 days a week, after I get off from work. So I am pretty stoked. I was getting discouraged but I feel that as long as I stick with the excercise then there is hope for me.
Originally Posted By BeccasMommy Great work Candace...excercise will not only help you losethe weight it will give you energy and I find it really REALLY improves my mood, if i go a day or two without some type of workout i am one grumpy bug...keep up the good work!!
Originally Posted By MissCandice well this week I gained 2.7 pounds. What's up with that? I am hoping maybe it's more muscle gain but I doubt it.
Originally Posted By jlin714 It IS muscle gain! Keep up the good work! If I were a teacher, I'd give you that smiley face sticker or a churro-scratch-n-sniff star. hee
Originally Posted By Tantor I finally made it to lifetime this week! My starting weight in January was 208, and my current weight is now 150. I think the last time I weighed this low was about 20 years ago. With lifetime, I'm still supposed to weigh in once a calendar month- thank goodness, as I need the accountability. I think the biggest thing that I'm learning now is not to use points/ calories on things I don't particularly enjoy. The other night we went out for dinner, and they served the standard rolls and butter before the meal. Now pre-weight watchers, I would've had 2 or three rolls with butter. Instead, I just had a couple bites of the roll (which was nothing special), and saved the points for the entree. Conversely, I'm more than happy to use my points on things I truly enjoy- like a can of Vanilla Coke (3 points). I've started to buy a few new shirts and pants now, as the old clothes don't fit too well. I'm trying not to get too carried away buying new stuff, as I realllly want to make sure I can maintain this weight. Anyway, thanks again to all of you in keeping this thread going. It has served as a good source of support...!
