Guest guest Posted August 24, 2001 Report Share Posted August 24, 2001 Hi Sharon, I know what you're going through. I've been a member since September and have only lost 30 pounds. It's very hard. I don't follow the plan 100% either. I try to be good during the week and know that on weekends it will be a little tougher. The past couple of months I've really tried to be on a regular schedule for workouts and that seems to help out, but I have a major weakness for chocolate and everything bad for me. This has been going on for my entire life and frankly it's just not that easy to break habits that have been in play for so many years. I do feel better and healthier than I ever have before and I actually crave fruit now. Go figure. It's tough but if you can try to stick with it, it will be rewarding. Good Luck, Debbie > > Ya know, I go and read all the success stories and hear about how people have lost 100 plus pounds, etc. and they talk about how it wasn't even hard! Heck, it's very hard for me! I joined WW on July 12th and lost 7 lbs. the first week then I plateaud for about 3 weeks. Lost 2 more pounds the next week. You're saying " well, that's 9 lbs. lost in a month. Not bad at all. " I would tend to agree with you, but I have now gained 2 lbs. because for a solid week I lost my mind and ate everything in sight! So, here I am on week #6 or 7 and have lost the exact same weight as I done on week # 1! That is total discouraging! And you know what else? It's all my fault and I know it! I don't follow the plan for more than a few days at a time and I don't exercise exept here and there! Geez! Will someone please hit me over the head with a bat? > Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2001 Report Share Posted August 24, 2001 Hi Sharon, I know what you're going through. I've been a member since September and have only lost 30 pounds. It's very hard. I don't follow the plan 100% either. I try to be good during the week and know that on weekends it will be a little tougher. The past couple of months I've really tried to be on a regular schedule for workouts and that seems to help out, but I have a major weakness for chocolate and everything bad for me. This has been going on for my entire life and frankly it's just not that easy to break habits that have been in play for so many years. I do feel better and healthier than I ever have before and I actually crave fruit now. Go figure. It's tough but if you can try to stick with it, it will be rewarding. Good Luck, Debbie > > Ya know, I go and read all the success stories and hear about how people have lost 100 plus pounds, etc. and they talk about how it wasn't even hard! Heck, it's very hard for me! I joined WW on July 12th and lost 7 lbs. the first week then I plateaud for about 3 weeks. Lost 2 more pounds the next week. You're saying " well, that's 9 lbs. lost in a month. Not bad at all. " I would tend to agree with you, but I have now gained 2 lbs. because for a solid week I lost my mind and ate everything in sight! So, here I am on week #6 or 7 and have lost the exact same weight as I done on week # 1! That is total discouraging! And you know what else? It's all my fault and I know it! I don't follow the plan for more than a few days at a time and I don't exercise exept here and there! Geez! Will someone please hit me over the head with a bat? > Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2001 Report Share Posted August 24, 2001 Preach on!! That was good, sister! You are inspiring! Thank you. > Hi Sharon, > First of all...don't be so hard on yourself!! It is good that you realize > that you haven't lost weight because you haven't stayed on the program. All > I can say and this may sound trite, but each morning is a new day!! I have > lost weight before and gained it back so this go around I came to a place > where I did not want to buy the next size clothes and decided I am 45 years > old and I have control over what I eat and it has to be a lifestyle change > not just a diet. I agree that it is difficult some days. I think it can be a > pain washing all the lettuce that I now consume.lol BUT nothing feels > better than how I feel 45 pounds lighter. I am taking it just one day at a > time and I am committed to staying with this for the rest of my life. I > realized last year after a bout with cancer how short life can be and each > day we have is a gift from God. He spared my life last year, which I am so > thankful for and I just want to live the rest of my life healthy and happy! > Sorry didn't mean to get on a soapbox. I just wanted to encourage you and > remind you that you can do it!! > > Your friend in Colorado > > > Re: Re: What's my problem? > > > > > Ya know, I go and read all the success stories and hear about how people > have lost 100 plus pounds, etc. and they talk about how it wasn't even hard! > Heck, it's very hard for me! I joined WW on July 12th and lost 7 lbs. the > first week then I plateaud for about 3 weeks. Lost 2 more pounds the next > week. You're saying " well, that's 9 lbs. lost in a month. Not bad at all. " > I would tend to agree with you, but I have now gained 2 lbs. because for a > solid week I lost my mind and ate everything in sight! So, here I am on > week #6 or 7 and have lost the exact same weight as I done on week # 1! > That is total discouraging! And you know what else? It's all my fault and > I know it! I don't follow the plan for more than a few days at a time and I > don't exercise exept here and there! Geez! Will someone please hit me over > the head with a bat? > Sharon > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2001 Report Share Posted August 25, 2001 Sharon, I know that it is hard, but try not to get discouraged. Try to refocus on the reasons that you want to lose the weight. Maybe even make a pros and cons list and then post it on the fridge. You have proven that you can do it, when you really want to. Now all you have to do is convince yourself that you really do want to do it! We are here when you need help! Maureen > > Ya know, I go and read all the success stories and hear about how people have lost 100 plus pounds, etc. and they talk about how it wasn't even hard! Heck, it's very hard for me! I joined WW on July 12th and lost 7 lbs. the first week then I plateaud for about 3 weeks. Lost 2 more pounds the next week. You're saying " well, that's 9 lbs. lost in a month. Not bad at all. " I would tend to agree with you, but I have now gained 2 lbs. because for a solid week I lost my mind and ate everything in sight! So, here I am on week #6 or 7 and have lost the exact same weight as I done on week # 1! That is total discouraging! And you know what else? It's all my fault and I know it! I don't follow the plan for more than a few days at a time and I don't exercise exept here and there! Geez! Will someone please hit me over the head with a bat? > Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2001 Report Share Posted August 25, 2001 Sharon, I know that it is hard, but try not to get discouraged. Try to refocus on the reasons that you want to lose the weight. Maybe even make a pros and cons list and then post it on the fridge. You have proven that you can do it, when you really want to. Now all you have to do is convince yourself that you really do want to do it! We are here when you need help! Maureen > > Ya know, I go and read all the success stories and hear about how people have lost 100 plus pounds, etc. and they talk about how it wasn't even hard! Heck, it's very hard for me! I joined WW on July 12th and lost 7 lbs. the first week then I plateaud for about 3 weeks. Lost 2 more pounds the next week. You're saying " well, that's 9 lbs. lost in a month. Not bad at all. " I would tend to agree with you, but I have now gained 2 lbs. because for a solid week I lost my mind and ate everything in sight! So, here I am on week #6 or 7 and have lost the exact same weight as I done on week # 1! That is total discouraging! And you know what else? It's all my fault and I know it! I don't follow the plan for more than a few days at a time and I don't exercise exept here and there! Geez! Will someone please hit me over the head with a bat? > Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2001 Report Share Posted August 25, 2001 Sharon, I know that it is hard, but try not to get discouraged. Try to refocus on the reasons that you want to lose the weight. Maybe even make a pros and cons list and then post it on the fridge. You have proven that you can do it, when you really want to. Now all you have to do is convince yourself that you really do want to do it! We are here when you need help! Maureen > > Ya know, I go and read all the success stories and hear about how people have lost 100 plus pounds, etc. and they talk about how it wasn't even hard! Heck, it's very hard for me! I joined WW on July 12th and lost 7 lbs. the first week then I plateaud for about 3 weeks. Lost 2 more pounds the next week. You're saying " well, that's 9 lbs. lost in a month. Not bad at all. " I would tend to agree with you, but I have now gained 2 lbs. because for a solid week I lost my mind and ate everything in sight! So, here I am on week #6 or 7 and have lost the exact same weight as I done on week # 1! That is total discouraging! And you know what else? It's all my fault and I know it! I don't follow the plan for more than a few days at a time and I don't exercise exept here and there! Geez! Will someone please hit me over the head with a bat? > Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2001 Report Share Posted August 25, 2001 Why don't you go? Re: What's my problem? I have a suggestion that worked for me and still works for me even though I reached goal and am on maintenance I still need reenforcement...so I go to sit in on a second meeting just to get me thru...it seems that I need to convince my brain that I am going to win this battle my way. TRY going to a second meeting during the week and see if it works....ANNA ******************************** I dont' even go to a first meeting, so going to a second would be impossible! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2001 Report Share Posted August 25, 2001 I have a suggestion that worked for me and still works for me even though I reached goal and am on maintenance I still need reenforcement...so I go to sit in on a second meeting just to get me thru...it seems that I need to convince my brain that I am going to win this battle my way. TRY going to a second meeting during the week and see if it works....ANNA ******************************** I dont' even go to a first meeting, so going to a second would be impossible! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2001 Report Share Posted August 25, 2001 I have a suggestion that worked for me and still works for me even though I reached goal and am on maintenance I still need reenforcement...so I go to sit in on a second meeting just to get me thru...it seems that I need to convince my brain that I am going to win this battle my way. TRY going to a second meeting during the week and see if it works....ANNA ******************************** I dont' even go to a first meeting, so going to a second would be impossible! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2001 Report Share Posted August 25, 2001 I have a suggestion that worked for me and still works for me even though I reached goal and am on maintenance I still need reenforcement...so I go to sit in on a second meeting just to get me thru...it seems that I need to convince my brain that I am going to win this battle my way. TRY going to a second meeting during the week and see if it works....ANNA ******************************** I dont' even go to a first meeting, so going to a second would be impossible! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2001 Report Share Posted August 27, 2001 Why don't you go? I work evening shift for one thing and just don't like, nor am I comfortable being around people in that type of setting. I tried it a few times and just hated it. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2001 Report Share Posted August 27, 2001 Why don't you go? I work evening shift for one thing and just don't like, nor am I comfortable being around people in that type of setting. I tried it a few times and just hated it. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2001 Report Share Posted August 27, 2001 Why don't you go? I work evening shift for one thing and just don't like, nor am I comfortable being around people in that type of setting. I tried it a few times and just hated it. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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