Guest guest Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 , I did a similar thing. I made a list of things that I wanted but would normally think twice about getting myself (luxeries like earings, expensive perfume,day at salon, etc.) Each time I lost ten pounds I would go to my list and " shop " - then go right out and get it without a second thought! And for those times where you just want to make it through the week/day/hour on program, my leader made a suggestion that saved me more times than I care to admit. It was a spreadsheet with a box for every hour of the day, and every day of the week (Mon - Sun at the top, 12 - 12 on the side). For each hour that I didn't eat, or ate what was on program I got to color in a square. There were times that I wanted something that wasn't OP and would wait 15 minutes, just so I could color in another square. Then when the 15 minutes would be over, I would try just another hour - like I knew that once the off program eating began it would take over the whole night. And if I made it through that hour, I almost always didn't want it. Hope those suggestions help. By the way - today was my first weigh in - I lost a respectable 3.5 lbs. Since I'm not going to WW meetings, y'all are my serogate meeting - and I want to be acountable (and celebrate when needed). (the other) Beth > Hi Becca! > > Just a few thoughts... motivation has always been a big thing for me, too. I > had an excellent leader a few months ago who told me to put myself back in > the time when I was so motivated and figure out what it was that kept me > going. If the old motivations don't apply... then you have to go out and > find yourself some new ones. (Easier said than done, I know!) In addition to > the big goal, I have been setting smaller goals for myself along the way and > rewarding myself at each one. A book I've been wanting, a new pair of shoes, > a trip to the salon. Call me superficial, but it keeps me going! > > Another thought... how about a weight loss/workout buddy? We're all here for > you online... but perhaps someone in your meeting or a friend? Online > buddies are great, but I love having friends to walk with. > > Best of luck! > > > > A Cry for Help... > > > > Ok, I need my butt kicked in a major way. I never posted to this group very > much, and it's been ages since I have, but I am desperately needing a jump > start to get back on track. Maybe you all can help. > > Early in the year I was totally on program doing great and lost 17 pounds. > I was pumped and couldn't see anything throwing me off course. Well, in > July I went on vacation and off program. I then was kind of on again off > again & maintained at 150 for quite awhile but it did start to creep back > up. > I decided to get back on track and then I found out I was pregnant, but > shortly thereafter miscarried in late August. Well, that threw me wayyyy > off course. Now I've got a handle on my emotions (most of the time ), > and I really really want to get back. Oh yeah, I've failed to mention that > I've managed to gain every single little pound back. It makes me sick. > > So, I know I have to buck up and get back on program, I just need the KICK > because I can't seem to make it more than 2 days. Where is the fire I had > back in January??? > > I know this is a group for Serious weight watchers. I've been there before > and I know I can get it back again. I hope this isn't too whiney but I > really really need some motivation and ACCOUNTABILITY. Maybe that is the > key. > > Anyway, I love this group but it is time for me to stop READING and start > DOING. Any help would be very much appreciated. Be harsh if you need to. > LOL > > Becca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 , I LIKE THAT IDEA!!! I have several glass vases and many a glass marble (they hold the flowers in place under water). Tomorrow I'll be counting mables - that begs for a " hope I haven't lost all my marbles " joke.... (the other) Beth > 3.5 lbs is wonderful! Yay Beth! > > This just occurred to me... many moons ago, I was reading posts on a weight > loss discussion group and came across a good idea. One of the ladies bought > a bunch of marbles and counted out a marble for every pound she lost. She > would move a marble for every pound lost from one container to another. I > thought it was a creative way to visualize her progress. > > This could even be integrated into one's decorating scheme. I've seen some > 'marbles' in floral supply shops that would be quite elegant in a tall glass > vase. This could also be an interesting conversation piece or even just a > personal trophy. > > Re: A Cry for Help... > > > , > > I did a similar thing. I made a list of things that I wanted but > would normally think twice about getting myself (luxeries like > earings, expensive perfume,day at salon, etc.) Each time I lost ten > pounds I would go to my list and " shop " - then go right out and get > it without a second thought! > > And for those times where you just want to make it through the > week/day/hour on program, my leader made a suggestion that saved me > more times than I care to admit. It was a spreadsheet with a box for > every hour of the day, and every day of the week (Mon - Sun at the > top, 12 - 12 on the side). For each hour that I didn't eat, or ate > what was on program I got to color in a square. There were times > that I wanted something that wasn't OP and would wait 15 minutes, > just so I could color in another square. Then when the 15 minutes > would be over, I would try just another hour - like I knew that once > the off program eating began it would take over the whole night. And > if I made it through that hour, I almost always didn't want it. > > Hope those suggestions help. > > By the way - today was my first weigh in - I lost a respectable 3.5 > lbs. Since I'm not going to WW meetings, y'all are my serogate > meeting - and I want to be acountable (and celebrate when needed). > > (the other) Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 , I LIKE THAT IDEA!!! I have several glass vases and many a glass marble (they hold the flowers in place under water). Tomorrow I'll be counting mables - that begs for a " hope I haven't lost all my marbles " joke.... (the other) Beth > 3.5 lbs is wonderful! Yay Beth! > > This just occurred to me... many moons ago, I was reading posts on a weight > loss discussion group and came across a good idea. One of the ladies bought > a bunch of marbles and counted out a marble for every pound she lost. She > would move a marble for every pound lost from one container to another. I > thought it was a creative way to visualize her progress. > > This could even be integrated into one's decorating scheme. I've seen some > 'marbles' in floral supply shops that would be quite elegant in a tall glass > vase. This could also be an interesting conversation piece or even just a > personal trophy. > > Re: A Cry for Help... > > > , > > I did a similar thing. I made a list of things that I wanted but > would normally think twice about getting myself (luxeries like > earings, expensive perfume,day at salon, etc.) Each time I lost ten > pounds I would go to my list and " shop " - then go right out and get > it without a second thought! > > And for those times where you just want to make it through the > week/day/hour on program, my leader made a suggestion that saved me > more times than I care to admit. It was a spreadsheet with a box for > every hour of the day, and every day of the week (Mon - Sun at the > top, 12 - 12 on the side). For each hour that I didn't eat, or ate > what was on program I got to color in a square. There were times > that I wanted something that wasn't OP and would wait 15 minutes, > just so I could color in another square. Then when the 15 minutes > would be over, I would try just another hour - like I knew that once > the off program eating began it would take over the whole night. And > if I made it through that hour, I almost always didn't want it. > > Hope those suggestions help. > > By the way - today was my first weigh in - I lost a respectable 3.5 > lbs. Since I'm not going to WW meetings, y'all are my serogate > meeting - and I want to be acountable (and celebrate when needed). > > (the other) Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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