Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 Hmm... several things to hit <g>... << I believe the medal, or the goal which is met, is a moment in time that celebrates a part of the journey...but we go on from there...with newer and better goals...because that is what makes us grow as people and helps us encounter things and people that make the journey worth remembering and certainly worth having taken.>> I have to agree with this - after all, I've made lifetime before. If you stop there, trust me, the weight comes back. How many of us have done this before? Once you meet the goal, you have to keep living it, or there's just no point. Think of it this way, you're doing this to be healthier - and that's a constant goal. You don't stop eating right and exercising just because you " once " got healthy - if you want to see someone who's done that, look at any 300lb former football player who rants about his high-school glory and now sits in front of the TV criticizing the pros. THAT is someone who stopped at the goal, instead of living the journey. <<I know about the 25# and 50# magnets and the 10% keychain, and funny little charms and stickers for walking milestones, but I'd really like to know what you get at lifetime...>> First of all THANKS, Amy - yeah, it feels good to hit that 25# mark. What is it about those solid numbers that feels so good? 10%, 25#, 50# - they're like these great landmarks! Everyone is so impressed - including me - interesting, actually. At goal, they give you a charm of some kind for your key chain - I think it's a star, but I could be wrong. At lifetime, you get a gold key - again, correct me if I'm wrong. Years ago, they had something I liked better. At goal you got a silver W pin, and then when you made lifetime you got the gold one that it fit " into " so that they made this really cool WW - like a gold and silver lightning bolt together. I wore mine until I got heavy (and embarrassed), and when I rejoined THIS time, I put it on my work nametag as a reminder that I'd done this before, and I WOULD do it again. The cool part is that everyone could see it, but only other WW knew what the heck it was. It's kind of like life in that - everyone sees your weight loss, but only those who've been there know what a battle (and a victory) it really is! <<I lost half a pound at weigh in tonight! I'm prefectly satsified although it's not a big loss b/c my goal this week was just to get back on track and have any kind of maintenance or loss, just not a gain. >> AMY - THAT IS A BIG DEAL!! Getting yourself back on track is far more important than those times that you happen to have the right fluid balance to make the scale look nice. We all fall off the wagon, so to speak - and you climbed back on! That's not a small victory, it's HUGE! I'm glad you're satisfied, because I'm very proud of you! <<Why would anybody want to post their journal or read somebody elses?>> Well, there's a couple of reasons. The first that comes to mind is accountability - to have to actually admit to someone else what you are eating. The second would be example - sometimes it feels like we're having a contest to see who can get the most food into the least points <g>. I, for one, have learned a ton from Amy and her " itty-bitty-point " meals. Finally, I think there's a lot to be said for just knowing that someone else is going through this with you. I don't normally read through other people's journals line-by-line, but words like " chocolate " jump out at me, and it's interesting to see how others handle the same challenges that I face. <<I haven't worn a 12 in at least 8 years. I wasn't in the " Plus Size†department to buy them. Wow. I smiled all the way through Walmart. And I never smile in Walmart. >> CONGRATULATIONS!! That's one of the most exciting feelings along the way - being able to shop like a " normal " person - you can find things on sale that FIT, and you can pick out things you like, instead of things to settle for! The first time I made goal, my big thing was " single digits " - oddly, that isn't as important to me this time. I'd rather have the 10s, and watch them get baggy <g>. I could probably wear the 8s now, but I'm good with a 10. After living in a 16 for a couple of years, a 10 feels really good. Here's your next goal: find a pair of shorts for the summer! Okay - this is scary! Your legs will show, and if you're like me you've been hiding under jeans and baggy skirts for years. Let those legs out! You're a 12, girl!! Show it off!! Just think how good you'll look this summer! I got myself a bathing suit, and for the first time in years I'm looking forward to wearing it at the beach! These are the rewards that are better than keychains and pins!! Oh - and here's another one - how about your husband putting his arms around you and remarking, " gee, you're getting so little. " I really love that man!!!! <<I get a little confused sometimes when people say they " cheated " and had a sweet. I thought the point of the program was that we eat healthy, but nothing is off limits...so choosing to spend points on a cookie and " treasure " isn't really cheating. It is making a choice. That is what I love about this program.>> You're absolutely right - kinda <g>. The reason I considered it " cheating " is that the way I control my at-work eating is to fill out my journal and pack my lunch before I leave the house in the morning. It's the only way I've found to combat the cafeteria food (yummy, but high-fat), vending machines, and assorted " treats " that find their way to the teacher's lounge. So by " cheating " , I didn't stay on *my* plan. I went outside it, which changed my dinner points from 8 to 6, and made it more of a challenge. No, it wasn't a horrible thing - but it was rather like lying to myself, and I don't like that feeling. As it was, I worked out a small dinner, and was able to finish-up under the constraints I'd set. Remember, YOU are always your most stern critic. I'm just this side of obsessive about eating " just right " now, and that's hard to manage. Before, I exerted NO control, and now I'm well aware that I'm " overcontrolling " - but I haven't found the middle-ground yet. You're right, though - 2 points is not something to get in a frazzle about. In retrospect I see that. At the time, it just felt like a failure. I'll learn That's why I love this list - y'all have the perspective that I tend to lose when I get emotional - I can't eat when I'm all nervy, so I can talk to you guys instead Have a good day - we're going to the circus! Does anyone know the point value of cotton candy?? -Crys- 171.4 / 146.2 / 135.0 Lost 25.2 since 11/2/01, lost 10% on 1/16/02 I'm not saying there was nothing wrong; I didn't think you'd ever get tired of me. But, if that's how you're gonna leave - straight out from underneath - then we'll see who's sorry now............... Matchbox Twenty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2002 Report Share Posted March 2, 2002 Does anyone know the point value of cotton candy?? It can't be much. It's just spun sugar. All right. I went to Dottie's weight loss zone list and here's what she had: -Cotton candy, 1 serving (1 1/2 oz), 3 points. So ENJOY!!!!!! Which circus are you going to? We went to Big Apple a few weeks ago and the kids loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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