Re: a question - what made you start?

[Guest guest]

I decided to start WW when I saw vacation photos. I couldn't believe it was

me!

Luanne

160/126.6/118

[Guest guest]

I don't really think I had a defining moment. I was just done with feeling

tired and sick all the time. I found myself saying " no " to my kids all the

time because what they were asking for involved physical activity by me and

I just couldn't keep up.

I made an appointment with the doctor six months ago becuase I was hoping

she would just prescribe some kind of pill and make it all go away or tell

me I needed to have weight loss surgery (what the heck was I thinking?).

Instead, she gave me a pep talk about how I'm a strong woman and can do

anything I set my mind too. Then she told me to go to WW because it's the

best and most sensible plan out there. I went to a meeting 3 days later and

haven't looked back. I'm seeing her again today to find out if I can go off

my blood pressure medication and I'm hoping she sees what a difference her

pep talk made. I owe her a lot.

Laurie

243.6/188.6/150

>

>Reply-To: Serious-Weight-Watchers

>To: Serious-Weight-Watchers

>Subject: a question - what made you start?

>Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 14:11:21 -0000

>

>Good morning everyone,

>

>As usual, I am behind in reading all the posts, but intend to do

>that later today.

>

>I have a question for anyone that cares to share - What made you

>start weight watchers? Or maybe the question should be - What was

>the final (last straw) event that happened that made you decide that

>something had to be done about your weight. I am assuming we all

>chose ww rather than another diet because either other diets were

>tried and didn't work, or that we researched and found ww to be the

>healthiest plan for losing weight and keeping it off, a new life

>style rather than a diet.

>

>For me, I simply grew tired of " trying on my own " to stay focused on

>losing weight. I knew the right things to do, but had trouble

>staying focused. I know there are those of you who don't agree with

>the " accountability " issue, saying we are only accountable to

>ourselves. While this is true, for me, the extra accountability was

>necessary (that being I am now paying for this meeting and someone

>to keep records for me and advise me when I need it, as well as

>weigh me every week and encourage me) to keep me focused. I love

>the support I get from my ww meetings as well as from this board.

>I will weigh in on Thursday this week in my 5th week of

>maintainence. If I was still trying to do this on my own, I doubt

>very much I would be at this weight. I think I would still be at

>153 and struggling.

>

>Will be interested in your stories.

>

>Terri in WI

>

>All time high - 164

>Weight Jan. 1, 2003 - 164

>Joining ww - July 1, 2003 - 153

>Today, Feb. 10, 2004 - 133.5

>

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[Guest guest]

> I don't really think I had a defining moment. I was just done

with feeling

> tired and sick all the time. I found myself saying " no " to my

kids all the

> time because what they were asking for involved physical activity

by me and

> I just couldn't keep up.

>

> I made an appointment with the doctor six months ago becuase I was

hoping

> she would just prescribe some kind of pill and make it all go away

or tell

> me I needed to have weight loss surgery (what the heck was I

thinking?).

> Instead, she gave me a pep talk about how I'm a strong woman and

can do

> anything I set my mind too. Then she told me to go to WW because

it's the

> best and most sensible plan out there. I went to a meeting 3 days

later and

> haven't looked back. I'm seeing her again today to find out if I

can go off

> my blood pressure medication and I'm hoping she sees what a

difference her

> pep talk made. I owe her a lot.

>

> Laurie

> 243.6/188.6/150

>

Wow Laurie,

What a great story. Thanks for sharing.

Terri

>

> >From: " Terri " <mamaterri22@y...>

> >Reply-To: Serious-Weight-Watchers

> >To: Serious-Weight-Watchers

> >Subject: a question - what made you

start?

> >Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 14:11:21 -0000

> >

> >Good morning everyone,

> >

> >As usual, I am behind in reading all the posts, but intend to do

> >that later today.

> >

> >I have a question for anyone that cares to share - What made you

> >start weight watchers? Or maybe the question should be - What was

> >the final (last straw) event that happened that made you decide

that

> >something had to be done about your weight. I am assuming we all

> >chose ww rather than another diet because either other diets were

> >tried and didn't work, or that we researched and found ww to be

the

> >healthiest plan for losing weight and keeping it off, a new life

> >style rather than a diet.

> >

> >For me, I simply grew tired of " trying on my own " to stay focused

on

> >losing weight. I knew the right things to do, but had trouble

> >staying focused. I know there are those of you who don't agree

with

> >the " accountability " issue, saying we are only accountable to

> >ourselves. While this is true, for me, the extra accountability

was

> >necessary (that being I am now paying for this meeting and someone

> >to keep records for me and advise me when I need it, as well as

> >weigh me every week and encourage me) to keep me focused. I love

> >the support I get from my ww meetings as well as from this board.

> >I will weigh in on Thursday this week in my 5th week of

> >maintainence. If I was still trying to do this on my own, I doubt

> >very much I would be at this weight. I think I would still be at

> >153 and struggling.

> >

> >Will be interested in your stories.

> >

> >Terri in WI

> >

> >All time high - 164

> >Weight Jan. 1, 2003 - 164

> >Joining ww - July 1, 2003 - 153

> >Today, Feb. 10, 2004 - 133.5

> >

>

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[Guest guest]

WW was the one plan I had not tried, imagine that!!!

Not feeling good physcially was the one big reason. Also the weight

made me not want to be seen anywhere, not want to go anywhere and

just plain miserable. This was not me I loved to go places and dress

nice. I had closets and bags full of nice clothes, and still nothing

to wear, because nothing fit. I think the scarest thing was finally

realizing that I was over the 200 lbs, I was 221 when I weighed in

at WW. Now at 158, we will see what this wk brings, aha...

I looked and felt terrible is the bottom line and as you said the

last straw. WW has been a life saver. It is easy to follow, no foods

denied and it works. I am certaintly no poster child here, and have

had many slip ups but I still stick with it. I guess you could say I

love it.....Kallie.

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In Serious-Weight-Watchers , " Terri " mamaterri22@y...>

wrote:

Good morning everyone,

I have a question for anyone that cares to share - What made you

start weight watchers? Or maybe the question should be - What was

the final (last straw) event that happened that made you decide that

something had to be done about your weight. > Will be interested in

your stories.

Terri in WI

[Guest guest]

> I decided to start WW when I saw vacation photos. I couldn't

believe it was

> me!

>

> Luanne

> 160/126.6/118

ME, too, Luanne! I had thought about losing weight (thought about,

decided it was too much work, and went out for a milkshake), but it

was when I got back from a mexican vacation with my husband and saw

the pictures that I decided it was definitely time. There was one

shot of me leaning against a railing of our highrise hotel balcony

overlooking the beautiful ocean, but all I could focus on was the

enormous amount of back fat squishing out of my bathing suit top. I

was horrified! I truly had no idea I looked that way. When I think

back about that trip, I remember how my husband wanted to go hiking

along the rocky beach and I didn't want to go. He talked me into it

and I complained the entire way--and felt tired and quit after about

ten minutes. I now have energy to spare.

Thanks to the person that started this thread--I needed a reminder of

how far I've come this morning. : )

April

[Guest guest]

I never really tried any other diet plans. Sure I dieted, but not

with an organized plan. WW certainly sounded like the healthiest

plan. I didn't have any interest in trying a diet that might

jeopardize my health.

The last straw was gradual. It was something I had thought about

for years. I was just sick of being bigger than my husband. Sick

of seeing all my thin friends and wishing I was smaller. I

scrapbook and I didn't even want to include pics of myself. I'd

think, " That's a bad picture....that's a bad one too....another bad

one.... " Yeah, they were all bad looking!

Cheyenne

[Guest guest]

I never really tried any other diet plans. Sure I dieted, but not

with an organized plan. WW certainly sounded like the healthiest

plan. I didn't have any interest in trying a diet that might

jeopardize my health.

The last straw was gradual. It was something I had thought about

for years. I was just sick of being bigger than my husband. Sick

of seeing all my thin friends and wishing I was smaller. I

scrapbook and I didn't even want to include pics of myself. I'd

think, " That's a bad picture....that's a bad one too....another bad

one.... " Yeah, they were all bad looking!

Cheyenne

[Guest guest]

Wow! That dr sounds like she made a major difference in your life!

Hope you can stop the medication!

Cheyenne

[Guest guest]

Wow! That dr sounds like she made a major difference in your life!

Hope you can stop the medication!

Cheyenne

[Guest guest]

This is a good question. When I was beginning to gain weight, I never thought

I had to walk through the doors of WW. As the weight started to climb, I

thought about joining WW, but did not.

I had gone to the DR Nov 2,000 and I was a new patient. Well, being a

new one on the block he was looking out for me. He saw how much I weighed. To

my surprise which really was no surprise, he told me I had to lose 20-30

pounds. I knew I had to lose weight, but I am glad he mentioned it. I told him

OK in

a very tiny voice. I knew he was right.

I began to cut out my junk foods which of course felt weird but a good

feeling. I walked into the doors of WW on January 31, 2,001. I lost 7 pounds

from the time I had gone to the DR. I had no idea I was going to go to WW

that day. I was in the local mall I go to and WW is located there. It was free

registeration. I thought that was a good a time as any. I think more I was

ready to go and take care of me.

Three years has passed since I joined. I am very happy that I walked to

the mall that day, joined WW and lost weight. It is not just about the weight

loss. It is about how I feel about myself, my way of thinking and making

choices. It is a lifestyle change that helped me grow mentally and physically.

It

certainly is a way of life.

Thank you for your support always.

Sincerely,

Cyrella

[Guest guest]

You made a lot of good point about health issues, Danni. I'm 27.

DH is 26. Our parents are in their mid-50s. So none of us are OLD

and yet I see health problems all around us! I'm probably the

healthiest. My ILs have to take medications all day long. My FIL

just had to do a stress test and is starting a walking program. My

own parents have a long list of medical problems that they don't

even take care of. DH's eyesight is no longer 20/20 and he just

found out that he has arthritis and the shape of his bones are

changing. We're in our 20s and we already have major problems

starting. We're not going to be young forever and I want to take

advantage of my youth and stay as healthy as I can.

Cheyenne

[Guest guest]

Jeanne- I am so sorry about the loss of your children. That is a

pain no one should endure. You are making great changes in your

life and your grandson is so lucky to have a wonderful grandmother!

Cheyenne

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much for sharing your story, Tory. I can totally

relate to your family situation. Not the sibling issue but the

parental approval. I can remember so many situation where my dad

would say, " Why don't you go on a diet or something? " or " Are you

planning to diet this year? " My mom once sat down with me and

yelled at me for being fat and told me to " run around the

neighborhood " > I was 11! What did I know about proper diets or

exercise routines?! Maybe if my parents actually gave me realistic

tools and educational.....

Anyway,

Cheyenne

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much for sharing your story, Tory. I can totally

relate to your family situation. Not the sibling issue but the

parental approval. I can remember so many situation where my dad

would say, " Why don't you go on a diet or something? " or " Are you

planning to diet this year? " My mom once sat down with me and

yelled at me for being fat and told me to " run around the

neighborhood " > I was 11! What did I know about proper diets or

exercise routines?! Maybe if my parents actually gave me realistic

tools and educational.....

Anyway,

Cheyenne

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much for sharing your story, Tory. I can totally

relate to your family situation. Not the sibling issue but the

parental approval. I can remember so many situation where my dad

would say, " Why don't you go on a diet or something? " or " Are you

planning to diet this year? " My mom once sat down with me and

yelled at me for being fat and told me to " run around the

neighborhood " > I was 11! What did I know about proper diets or

exercise routines?! Maybe if my parents actually gave me realistic

tools and educational.....

Anyway,

Cheyenne

[Guest guest]

Yes. Thanks to the person who started this thread....its'

good to reflect some times, particularly when you're

struggling as I have been the last couple of weeks ...

The last straw for me was when I went to the doctor for

medication to help with a sinus infection and she insisted

on getting me on BP medication (my BP was 158/120). I didn't

want to go on BP medication. So, I told her " I can control

my BP by controlling my weight " . She said, " Ok, let's see " .

I was already dealing with the fact that I was having trouble

getting down on the floor to play with the kids, my knees were

hurting coming down the stairs, I was approaching my mid-40's

and thinking about my Dad, who passed away at age 57. At 57,

my kids will be 20 and 17. Way too early for them to lose

thier dad.... (of course my dad had other issues as well

as not eating healthfully ... he was a heavy smoker and

a diabetic, but nevertheless, the memory of his early death

spurs me to give myself every chance I can) ...

Mitch

>

> > I decided to start WW when I saw vacation photos. I couldn't

> believe it was

> > me!

> >

> > Luanne

> > 160/126.6/118

>

> ME, too, Luanne! I had thought about losing weight (thought about,

> decided it was too much work, and went out for a milkshake), but it

> was when I got back from a mexican vacation with my husband and saw

> the pictures that I decided it was definitely time. There was one

> shot of me leaning against a railing of our highrise hotel balcony

> overlooking the beautiful ocean, but all I could focus on was the

> enormous amount of back fat squishing out of my bathing suit top. I

> was horrified! I truly had no idea I looked that way. When I think

> back about that trip, I remember how my husband wanted to go hiking

> along the rocky beach and I didn't want to go. He talked me into it

> and I complained the entire way--and felt tired and quit after about

> ten minutes. I now have energy to spare.

>

> Thanks to the person that started this thread--I needed a reminder of

> how far I've come this morning. : )

>

> April