Guest guest Posted February 6, 2003 Report Share Posted February 6, 2003 In a message dated 2/6/2003 8:33:45 AM Central Standard Time, jbm1@... writes: > > I've never been a group person. I prefer very small groups of people, > and large groups are somewhat intimidating to me. I didn't want to > go to a WW meeting. I bought my WW At Home kit a year and a half ago > and did it on my own. You couldn't have paid me to go to a meeting. > Well, after I gained the 32 pounds back that I lost, I decided I > needed an additional boost. > I've been thinking the same thing lately. But my problem is that I've lost almost all of my weight on my own and would feel very self conscious about going into a WW meeting with only 8 pounds to lose. I would just feel kinda stupid. But, I also feel like I need the accountability. I've really been slipping off the deep end since before Thanksgiving and went from 112 to 123 in just a couple of months. I'm 5'1 " with a very small frame. Anyway, congrats on putting your reservations aside and going to the meeting. Luanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2003 Report Share Posted February 6, 2003 In a message dated 2/6/2003 10:23:46 AM Central Standard Time, jennifer.boucher@... writes: > > I wouldn't worry about feeling stupid starting meetings with 8 lbs to > go. My mom has been doing WW at home and is having a really hard time > with her last 15 lbs. If she is still " stuck " at the end of February > she is going to give meetings a shot. I really enjoy them. The leader > and the group make the difference! > Thanks for the encouragement. I looked up a meeting near home and they have one tomorrow morning. I just need to suck it up and go. I also am very shy and not much of a people person so it's hard to do these things alone. Don't have anyone to go with. But, I will think about it today and maybe go in the morning. Luanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2003 Report Share Posted February 6, 2003 In a message dated 2/6/2003 11:39:54 AM Central Standard Time, jayswof@... writes: > > It really isn't so bad. I went by myself the first time (and still do) and > you really don't have to talk to anyone if you don't want to. Just tell the > gal at the door you are new and they give you a form to fill out and then > you go and weigh in. So you really only have to talk to two people... then > you can go sit down and be anti-social if you want. ;o) I think you will > find that everyone is really very nice and Everyone at that meeting has had > to work up the courage to walk through the door that first time! And that's > really the most difficult thing you will have to do is walk through the > door > the first time, after that it's a breeze. > I guess I'm just afraid of being snubbed since I weigh 125 and not the 160 I used to. I'm such a chicken Luanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2003 Report Share Posted February 6, 2003 > I must have a really good leader,> because the meetings are great! Highly motivational, fun, good > laughs, and very positive energy. I have to laugh at myself, because > it just felt so good to be applauded by the group for getting a 5- > pound bookmark. lol I completely agree! I think the leader makes all the difference. I've gone to the same meeting since September, but my schedule has changed and this week I had to go to a different meeting. It was OK, but I really missed the spirit of my regular meeting. Every week the leader gives out different little stickers to put in your member booklet for meeting behavioral goals (drinking water, exercising, fruits/veggies, spending money on yourself - my personal favorite). I didn't think I'd miss them, but I really did. I almost stopped at the store on my way home to buy some stickers for myself!! I'm going to try to find another meeting that she leads that will fit into my schedule. Lynn McNutt -- 197/170.2/135 135 by 9/7/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2003 Report Share Posted February 6, 2003 In a message dated 2/6/2003 1:30:19 PM Central Standard Time, jayswof@... writes: > Your running out of excuses so just GO!! ) > > OK, I'm going LOL!!! Luanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2003 Report Share Posted February 6, 2003 I wouldn't worry about feeling stupid starting meetings with 8 lbs to go. My mom has been doing WW at home and is having a really hard time with her last 15 lbs. If she is still " stuck " at the end of February she is going to give meetings a shot. I really enjoy them. The leader and the group make the difference! > I've been thinking the same thing lately. But my problem is that I've > lost > almost all of my weight on my own and would feel very self conscious > about > going into a WW meeting with only 8 pounds to lose. I would just feel > kinda > stupid. But, I also feel like I need the accountability. I've really been > slipping off the deep end since before Thanksgiving and went from 112 > to 123 > in just a couple of months. I'm 5'1 " with a very small frame. Anyway, > congrats on putting your reservations aside and going to the meeting. > > Luanne > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2003 Report Share Posted February 6, 2003 It really isn't so bad. I went by myself the first time (and still do) and you really don't have to talk to anyone if you don't want to. Just tell the gal at the door you are new and they give you a form to fill out and then you go and weigh in. So you really only have to talk to two people... then you can go sit down and be anti-social if you want. ;o) I think you will find that everyone is really very nice and Everyone at that meeting has had to work up the courage to walk through the door that first time! And that's really the most difficult thing you will have to do is walk through the door the first time, after that it's a breeze. Kris Thanks for the encouragement. I looked up a meeting near home and they have one tomorrow morning. I just need to suck it up and go. I also am very shy and not much of a people person so it's hard to do these things alone. Don't have anyone to go with. But, I will think about it today and maybe go in the morning. Luanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2003 Report Share Posted February 6, 2003 I was nervous at first too, but now I look forward to going to my meetings. I have a whole room full of new friends dealing with similar issues. There are many people there who are already lifetime, and then there are the members who have 100+ pounds to lose, and everywhere in between. It is great to hear everyone's opinions on things. Different recipes, exercise, plateau's. The great thing about such a mix of people is if you have a question someone is likely to be able to answer it. The other members can really relate to what you are going through. > Thanks for the encouragement. I looked up a meeting near home and they > have > one tomorrow morning. I just need to suck it up and go. I also am very > shy > and not much of a people person so it's hard to do these things alone. > Don't > have anyone to go with. But, I will think about it today and maybe go > in the > morning. > > Luanne > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2003 Report Share Posted February 6, 2003 If they snub you... find another meeting! I seriously doubt they will say anything other than " welcome " to you. Besides they don't know you used to weigh 160 unless you tell them! ;o) There are lots of gals that come in with only 15 or 20 pounds to loose. Everyone at those meetings wants to see you succeed and they don't care if you started out trying WW on your own, on-line, or with materials that your friend gave you. (Not to mention the fact that they get paid by attendance so every person means more $$ in their pocket) We have several gals who attend the meetings and then go home and go over everything with their husbands so they can follow the plan too and not have to attend the meetings. The leaders know all about it and don't care. The three leaders that I have been around are very laid back and have a great sense of humor. And two of them have gone on and off WW several times and decided to become leaders because it helps them maintain their own weight loss. Your running out of excuses so just GO!! ) Kris I guess I'm just afraid of being snubbed since I weigh 125 and not the 160 I used to. I'm such a chicken Luanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2003 Report Share Posted February 6, 2003 Hey Lyn! I'm glad you finally " get it " , LOL I love the meetings (and journaling) That's the only way Im losing this time! Bev > I get it. About attending meetings, that is. > > I've never been a group person. I prefer very small groups of people, > and large groups are somewhat intimidating to me. I didn't want to > go to a WW meeting. I bought my WW At Home kit a year and a half ago > and did it on my own. You couldn't have paid me to go to a meeting. > Well, after I gained the 32 pounds back that I lost, I decided I > needed an additional boost. > > I've gone to 2 meetings now. I must have a really good leader, > because the meetings are great! Highly motivational, fun, good > laughs, and very positive energy. I have to laugh at myself, because > it just felt so good to be applauded by the group for getting a 5- > pound bookmark. lol > > I so get it now, and I highly recommend all you at-homers to check > out a meeting! > > Lyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2003 Report Share Posted February 9, 2003 > > I completely agree! I think the leader makes all the difference. I've > gone > to the same meeting since September, but my schedule has changed and this > week I had to go to a different meeting. > I so agree with this! I drive right past a WW center 2 miles from my house, all the way to the other side of town to go to my WW meeting because the leader is positive, energetic and well prepared. I have been to WW meetings where either the meeting is a long gripe session or all they talk about is food and what they ahve been eating. Now don't get me wrong, I like the food tips, but there has to be more to a meeting than that. Vicki Rochester NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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