RE: Introduce Myself

July 30, 2004

You know, I'm 15 pounds from my goal. I have the same problem, but I've

found a new resolve now, that I will reach my goal. How I got that new

resolve, I really don't know. Did you ever see the Shawshank Redemption? I

know this is a bit far fetched, but stick with me a minute. In that movie,

and I know in reality, the prisoners after being in prison a long time,

don't want to leave the prison atmosphere. They have been institutionalized.

Being free is a very scary thing. So, sometimes they do things so they

don't have to leave, or so they go back in to prison after they have left

prison. So, could it be that way for people like myself with a weight

problem?

Getting to goal and maintaining that goal is a scary prospect. Its a whole

new world for us physically and mentally and with relationships. So, do we

sabotage our goal just to stay dieting? Being on a diet is something we all

know very well, and although we don't think we enjoy it, it is something we

are comfortable with.

8.8 pounds will make a difference, because it IS your goal. Stick to that

goal, make it happen with your eyes only on that goal. Then, after

maintaining for a while, consider losing a bit more. Emotionally, it will do

wonders for your self esteem, to reach that goal, and you will be thinking

clearer once you get there and have maintained for a while. I suppose that

is my new resolve. Just get to that goal. The last bit is so hard, every

bit as hard as getting started. My vote is for both of us to just stick

with it and make it happen.

Introduce Myself

Hello everyone,

My name is and I joined WWs in February of this year. I have

lost 35lbs and have not quite 9 pounds to go until I reach my goal.

As I get closer to my goal I find myself needing more and more

support. My spouse is very supportive and helpful and my mother is

also on the WWs program and has been for years.

I workout 7 days a week and enjoy swimming in the evenings. Exercise

is my strength and I rely on it to provide a boost in my mood

regularly.

What I am finding I need support with is that now that I am so close

to my goal, I don't know if I can be satisfied with the way my body

looks at this point. And I don't think this last 8.8 lbs is really

going to make the difference I'd like to see. Should I learn to be

happy with what I've got or should I adjust my goal until I'm happy

with what I see?

Any advice would be wonderful!

Thanks everyone

July 30, 2004

Thanks ,

And yes, I understand the Shawshank Redemption comparison and it certainly makes

sense. I am very happy being on Weight Watchers and it's so exciting to have

people excited to hear how I did on the scale every week and to have that

encouragement. What happens when I meet my goal, all of those compliments and

encouragement go away? It may sound strange, but I truly do look forward to

getting weighed every week. It gives me feedback and lets me know that I'm

doing the right thing for myself. I enjoy going to the meetings and love

learning about how other people have handled the past week and what they've

overcome. I want to achieve my goal, I truly do...but what then if I'm not

satisfied. I am working toward not sabotaging myself and appreciating the work

I've accomplished thus far and your support is much appreciated.