Re: Former Lurker - Need a Kick in the Pants!

[Guest guest]

Maybe the first step to take is to focus on journaling everything,

even when you over indulge. For me if I make myself journal

completely, I will think twice before I eat something because I

don't want to see it staring at me from the journal! I hate it when

I see how many points I used on something that didn't seem worth it.

>

> Hi everyone!

>

> I have also been lurking for the past month or so. I have been

> slacking off for the past two weeks and need a kick in pants to

get

> back OP! HELP!!

>

> Here's my story:

> I am 28, and am happily married with one son. I have never been

> super thin - but felt pretty comfortable with myself until I had

my

> first child last October. I went crazy with food while I was

> pregnant. I lost a lot of the weight after my son was born, but

> never changed my eating habits - so it crept back on!

>

> In October, as my son turned 1 - I realized the " baby weight "

excuse

> was gone! I want to set a healthy example for my son - So - I

> started WW for the first time. I joined online - started

journaling

> and couldn't beleive how easy it was to lose! My family & friends

> are very supportive.

>

> Since October 25 - I have lost 19 pounds. I was vigilant about

> being OP for the first 4 weeks. But, ever since Thanksgiving I

have

> been going off-plan more and more and not journaling as well. I

> want to get back on plan before I gain back what I've lost!!!

>

> My biggest problem is sweets! I have been able to keep it in

check -

> but with all the holiday goodies at work and the parties - I am

> getting worse as time goes on! Your stories have all been

> inspirational and I start each week saying . . " Okay, this week I

am

> back OP 100% " but by Friday - I am indulging and not journaling.

I

> get my exercise by walking every day and have been sticking to

> that.

>

> Any tips, suggestions, encouragement etc would be much appreciated!

>

> Thanks!

>

> Tara G.

> 195/176/145

[Guest guest]

Maybe the first step to take is to focus on journaling everything,

even when you over indulge. For me if I make myself journal

completely, I will think twice before I eat something because I

don't want to see it staring at me from the journal! I hate it when

I see how many points I used on something that didn't seem worth it.

>

> Hi everyone!

>

> I have also been lurking for the past month or so. I have been

> slacking off for the past two weeks and need a kick in pants to

get

> back OP! HELP!!

>

> Here's my story:

> I am 28, and am happily married with one son. I have never been

> super thin - but felt pretty comfortable with myself until I had

my

> first child last October. I went crazy with food while I was

> pregnant. I lost a lot of the weight after my son was born, but

> never changed my eating habits - so it crept back on!

>

> In October, as my son turned 1 - I realized the " baby weight "

excuse

> was gone! I want to set a healthy example for my son - So - I

> started WW for the first time. I joined online - started

journaling

> and couldn't beleive how easy it was to lose! My family & friends

> are very supportive.

>

> Since October 25 - I have lost 19 pounds. I was vigilant about

> being OP for the first 4 weeks. But, ever since Thanksgiving I

have

> been going off-plan more and more and not journaling as well. I

> want to get back on plan before I gain back what I've lost!!!

>

> My biggest problem is sweets! I have been able to keep it in

check -

> but with all the holiday goodies at work and the parties - I am

> getting worse as time goes on! Your stories have all been

> inspirational and I start each week saying . . " Okay, this week I

am

> back OP 100% " but by Friday - I am indulging and not journaling.

I

> get my exercise by walking every day and have been sticking to

> that.

>

> Any tips, suggestions, encouragement etc would be much appreciated!

>

> Thanks!

>

> Tara G.

> 195/176/145

[Guest guest]

Maybe the first step to take is to focus on journaling everything,

even when you over indulge. For me if I make myself journal

completely, I will think twice before I eat something because I

don't want to see it staring at me from the journal! I hate it when

I see how many points I used on something that didn't seem worth it.

>

> Hi everyone!

>

> I have also been lurking for the past month or so. I have been

> slacking off for the past two weeks and need a kick in pants to

get

> back OP! HELP!!

>

> Here's my story:

> I am 28, and am happily married with one son. I have never been

> super thin - but felt pretty comfortable with myself until I had

my

> first child last October. I went crazy with food while I was

> pregnant. I lost a lot of the weight after my son was born, but

> never changed my eating habits - so it crept back on!

>

> In October, as my son turned 1 - I realized the " baby weight "

excuse

> was gone! I want to set a healthy example for my son - So - I

> started WW for the first time. I joined online - started

journaling

> and couldn't beleive how easy it was to lose! My family & friends

> are very supportive.

>

> Since October 25 - I have lost 19 pounds. I was vigilant about

> being OP for the first 4 weeks. But, ever since Thanksgiving I

have

> been going off-plan more and more and not journaling as well. I

> want to get back on plan before I gain back what I've lost!!!

>

> My biggest problem is sweets! I have been able to keep it in

check -

> but with all the holiday goodies at work and the parties - I am

> getting worse as time goes on! Your stories have all been

> inspirational and I start each week saying . . " Okay, this week I

am

> back OP 100% " but by Friday - I am indulging and not journaling.

I

> get my exercise by walking every day and have been sticking to

> that.

>

> Any tips, suggestions, encouragement etc would be much appreciated!

>

> Thanks!

>

> Tara G.

> 195/176/145

[Guest guest]

Hi, Tara.

Congratulations on your success thus far with Weight Watchers. Your

decision to make a change for yourself, as well as to be a role model

for your son, is commendable. I, too, gave birth to a wonderful baby

boy last year. He turned 1 on Monday. I had a " good time " during my

pregnancy and gained 70 pounds. I started Weight Watchers shortly after

giving birth, and as of the day before Thanksgiving, I had lost 69

pounds. Unfortunately, I have fallen, and fallen pretty hard off of the

wagon. I usually get up in the mornings before work and work out. If I

don't workout, I will gain weight, whether I eat on point or not. I

realized this about myself a quite some time ago, which is why I really

have to make exercise a part of my life. Whenever I don't, the pounds

start coming back on. But lately, I just haven't had the motivation or

the strength it seems to get up and work out. I tell myself that I'm

going to workout when I get home, but that rarely happens. I got up

this morning and worked out for the first time in about 3 weeks. It

made me feel really good. I plan to workout again tomorrow morning, and

again and again and again...this is a part of my daily routine, my

lifestyle.

I can also relate about all of the temptations with the goodies at work,

etc. My advice to you and to myself to get back on point, is to JUST DO

IT, like Nike. (smile) As others have posted on this group, whenever

you (and I) attend a work function that has gobs and gobs of sweets,

allow yourself to get one treat....then snack on healthy items. If

there are no healthy items present, LEAVE! If you know about the

gathering in advance, sign up to bring something so that you can ensure

that healthy alternatives will be present. The key to surviving this

holiday season is by continuing to eat on program. Also, if you don't

eat on point, still journal anyway. Writing down all of the foods that

you ate, and being honest with yourself, is a good " reality check. "

Be encouraged in your journey and good luck.

Hope

240/175/170 (pre-p) or 165

taragaschler wrote on 12/16/2004, 12:28 PM:

>

>

> Hi everyone!

>

> I have also been lurking for the past month or so. I have been

> slacking off for the past two weeks and need a kick in pants to get

> back OP! HELP!!

>

> Here's my story:

> I am 28, and am happily married with one son. I have never been

> super thin - but felt pretty comfortable with myself until I had my

> first child last October. I went crazy with food while I was

> pregnant. I lost a lot of the weight after my son was born, but

> never changed my eating habits - so it crept back on!

>

> In October, as my son turned 1 - I realized the " baby weight " excuse

> was gone! I want to set a healthy example for my son - So - I

> started WW for the first time. I joined online - started journaling

> and couldn't beleive how easy it was to lose! My family & friends

> are very supportive.

>

> Since October 25 - I have lost 19 pounds. I was vigilant about

> being OP for the first 4 weeks. But, ever since Thanksgiving I have

> been going off-plan more and more and not journaling as well. I

> want to get back on plan before I gain back what I've lost!!!

>

> My biggest problem is sweets! I have been able to keep it in check -

> but with all the holiday goodies at work and the parties - I am

> getting worse as time goes on! Your stories have all been

> inspirational and I start each week saying . . " Okay, this week I am

> back OP 100% " but by Friday - I am indulging and not journaling. I

> get my exercise by walking every day and have been sticking to

> that.

>

> Any tips, suggestions, encouragement etc would be much appreciated!

>

> Thanks!

>

> Tara G.

> 195/176/145

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi, Tara.

Congratulations on your success thus far with Weight Watchers. Your

decision to make a change for yourself, as well as to be a role model

for your son, is commendable. I, too, gave birth to a wonderful baby

boy last year. He turned 1 on Monday. I had a " good time " during my

pregnancy and gained 70 pounds. I started Weight Watchers shortly after

giving birth, and as of the day before Thanksgiving, I had lost 69

pounds. Unfortunately, I have fallen, and fallen pretty hard off of the

wagon. I usually get up in the mornings before work and work out. If I

don't workout, I will gain weight, whether I eat on point or not. I

realized this about myself a quite some time ago, which is why I really

have to make exercise a part of my life. Whenever I don't, the pounds

start coming back on. But lately, I just haven't had the motivation or

the strength it seems to get up and work out. I tell myself that I'm

going to workout when I get home, but that rarely happens. I got up

this morning and worked out for the first time in about 3 weeks. It

made me feel really good. I plan to workout again tomorrow morning, and

again and again and again...this is a part of my daily routine, my

lifestyle.

I can also relate about all of the temptations with the goodies at work,

etc. My advice to you and to myself to get back on point, is to JUST DO

IT, like Nike. (smile) As others have posted on this group, whenever

you (and I) attend a work function that has gobs and gobs of sweets,

allow yourself to get one treat....then snack on healthy items. If

there are no healthy items present, LEAVE! If you know about the

gathering in advance, sign up to bring something so that you can ensure

that healthy alternatives will be present. The key to surviving this

holiday season is by continuing to eat on program. Also, if you don't

eat on point, still journal anyway. Writing down all of the foods that

you ate, and being honest with yourself, is a good " reality check. "

Be encouraged in your journey and good luck.

Hope

240/175/170 (pre-p) or 165

taragaschler wrote on 12/16/2004, 12:28 PM:

>

>

> Hi everyone!

>

> I have also been lurking for the past month or so. I have been

> slacking off for the past two weeks and need a kick in pants to get

> back OP! HELP!!

>

> Here's my story:

> I am 28, and am happily married with one son. I have never been

> super thin - but felt pretty comfortable with myself until I had my

> first child last October. I went crazy with food while I was

> pregnant. I lost a lot of the weight after my son was born, but

> never changed my eating habits - so it crept back on!

>

> In October, as my son turned 1 - I realized the " baby weight " excuse

> was gone! I want to set a healthy example for my son - So - I

> started WW for the first time. I joined online - started journaling

> and couldn't beleive how easy it was to lose! My family & friends

> are very supportive.

>

> Since October 25 - I have lost 19 pounds. I was vigilant about

> being OP for the first 4 weeks. But, ever since Thanksgiving I have

> been going off-plan more and more and not journaling as well. I

> want to get back on plan before I gain back what I've lost!!!

>

> My biggest problem is sweets! I have been able to keep it in check -

> but with all the holiday goodies at work and the parties - I am

> getting worse as time goes on! Your stories have all been

> inspirational and I start each week saying . . " Okay, this week I am

> back OP 100% " but by Friday - I am indulging and not journaling. I

> get my exercise by walking every day and have been sticking to

> that.

>

> Any tips, suggestions, encouragement etc would be much appreciated!

>

> Thanks!

>

> Tara G.

> 195/176/145

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

As far as the extras at the office this time of year, the only thing

that works for me is to ignore them. I won't even look in the

direction of the stuff.

The one time I thought I was over the temptation, and just thought

I'd see what was in the boxes, I ended up eating 2 cookies! Yikes!

When I wrote down the 12 points or whatever it was I was so

irritated with myself. I won't try that again!

[Guest guest]

Great advice! I agree that I am much more careful when I journal!

When I started I was very good about journalling and actually had

fun tracking my progress and " discovering " all the things I COULD

have. I started my journal again today, including the Krispy Kreme

I had this morning! Yuck - it was so good - but doesn't feel good

anymore!

Thanks!

Tara G.

195/176/145

>

> Maybe the first step to take is to focus on journaling everything,

> even when you over indulge. For me if I make myself journal

> completely, I will think twice before I eat something because I

> don't want to see it staring at me from the journal! I hate it

when

> I see how many points I used on something that didn't seem worth

it.

[Guest guest]

Good advice! I also LOVE frozen treats and have to have one every

evening. I really like the Dole Fruit Juice Bars. My favorite

treat is FF Mango Sorbet - 1/2 cup = 2 pts. SO YUMMY!

Tara G.

195/176/145

> I know having my snacks frozen help me out a lot!!!! I keep fat

free fudgesicles (2 pts) as well as Dole Raspberry Fruit juice bars

(1 pt). I will also put miniture chocolates (hershey and milky way

bars) in the freezer as well. The longer it takes me to eat the

sweet stuff the better and when I am done my craving is gone.

>

> Also, try the 100 cal Oreo cookies with a cup of milk, Yummy!!!!!

>

> Terra G (I had to look twice at how you spelled your name.)

>

[Guest guest]

Hope -

Thanks for the encouragement - and congrats on all of your loss so

far!! You were smart to get started right after your son was born!

Great advice - especially about the parties! We have a fridge here

and I keep carrot chips and other healthy snacks in there to eat. I

have just given up lately and indulged. I agree that when I stick

to it - I feel so much better!

I have noticed that in the short time I have been on WW, I have

started some great habits! I eat FF yogurt every morning and a

cheese stick. Total points = 4, but I get two dairy in early and

the protein helps me stay OP the rest of the day. I started parking

about a mile away from my office, wearing my trainers and walking

everyday. So, I am averaging 2 miles of walking a day. Not to

mention the maga-bucks I am saving on parking!!!

Thanks again and GOOD LUCK!! We are all working on the best gift

ever - a healthy body and long life!

Tara G.

195/176/145

> Hi, Tara.

>

> Congratulations on your success thus far with Weight Watchers.

Your

> decision to make a change for yourself, as well as to be a role

model

> for your son, is commendable. I, too, gave birth to a wonderful

baby

> boy last year. He turned 1 on Monday. I had a " good time " during

my

> pregnancy and gained 70 pounds. I started Weight Watchers shortly

after

> giving birth, and as of the day before Thanksgiving, I had lost 69

> pounds. Unfortunately, I have fallen, and fallen pretty hard off

of the

> wagon. I usually get up in the mornings before work and work

out. If I

> don't workout, I will gain weight, whether I eat on point or not.

I

> realized this about myself a quite some time ago, which is why I

really

> have to make exercise a part of my life. Whenever I don't, the

pounds

> start coming back on. But lately, I just haven't had the

motivation or

> the strength it seems to get up and work out. I tell myself that

I'm

> going to workout when I get home, but that rarely happens. I got

up

> this morning and worked out for the first time in about 3 weeks.

It

> made me feel really good. I plan to workout again tomorrow

morning, and

> again and again and again...this is a part of my daily routine, my

> lifestyle.

>

> I can also relate about all of the temptations with the goodies at

work,

> etc. My advice to you and to myself to get back on point, is to

JUST DO

> IT, like Nike. (smile) As others have posted on this group,

whenever

> you (and I) attend a work function that has gobs and gobs of

sweets,

> allow yourself to get one treat....then snack on healthy items.

If

> there are no healthy items present, LEAVE! If you know about the

> gathering in advance, sign up to bring something so that you can

ensure

> that healthy alternatives will be present. The key to surviving

this

> holiday season is by continuing to eat on program. Also, if you

don't

> eat on point, still journal anyway. Writing down all of the foods

that

> you ate, and being honest with yourself, is a good " reality check. "

>

> Be encouraged in your journey and good luck.

>

> Hope

> 240/175/170 (pre-p) or 165

>