Spreading the Word

Right now, I am doing Weight Watchers online.  I don't go in to meetings, get weighed before others, and then listen to a meeting.  Some people say that they have to go to the meetings because they feel accountable and follow the plan better. 

For me, I have a lot of reminders I'm accountable.  My children ask me about the plan, how many points things are, etc.  I have told people at work so if I don't follow the plan I feel as if people are watching me.  So I don't need to go to meetings. BUT, I still have this fear.  I've struggled with my weight for so long and I've gained and lost a million times.  Even when I have been thinner, I still felt like a fat person.  I need to succeed, then I need to keep it off.  What if I can't?  What if I stumble, gain and then can't get on track?  These are questions I'm sure every dieter asks, but it doesn't make it any less reality for me.

Do you tell other people you are dieting?  Do you feel that everyone has become the diet police?  Which I hate by the way.  Weight Watchers is a flexible plan.  I can eat anything as long as I count it and as long as I have the points.  So who's business is it for them to ask, "Should you be eating that?"

January 29, 2011
Weight:  244.8
Total loss: 10.2
Measurements: I will do this once a month
Mood: Feeling Good
Exercise: Gym 3 times, added extra walking in my everyday life and I'm parking farther away.

So, I'm still losing, feeling good. 

Satisfaction

So, when dieting in the past I always felt dissatisfied and then I'd take a bite of something not on the diet and that's all it took -- I went hog wild.  One taste of something sweet was usually all it took.

So this time around, I'm surrounding myself with better options so I can be satisfied without going off my "diet".  Skinny Cow Ice Cream sandwiches, Weight Watchers fudge popcycles, Weight Watchers deserts.  All favorites, really good tasting, and keys to keeping me satisfied.

I went out of town for business this week and was really worried that I'd have trouble.  So I brought bananas, celery sticks, and baby carrots for the ride and my time in the hotel.  Luckily so many people at the meeting were on Weight Watchers we made good choices for lunch and dinner.  But it didn't matter, I was counting points no matter what.

So, how did I do this week?  (drum roll please!)  Down another 2.2 pounds!!!

January 23, 2011
Weight:  246.6
Total loss: 8.4
Measurements: Waist 46.25 Hips 52  Thigh 31.50 Upper Arm 16  Dress Size 20
Mood: Feeling Good - motivated
Exercise: Not as much as I wanted, but I kept moving.

Another week gone and I'm doing good.  I'm looking ahead, trying to plan and make sure I have the right tools and foods with me to make sure I'm satisfied.  I have the biggest sweet tooth in the country and to me, having sweets on hand that are easy to count and still taste good--I'm golden.

How do you keep satisfied when you are dieting?  What keeps you on the right path?

Til next week - be healthy~

The fat lady sings ~

One foot in front of the other

Hello,

We'll 2 1/2 weeks in and I feel really good.  Less bloated, more energy, like what I'm eating, getting plenty of veggies.  This week I exercised 3 times at the gym and once doing the XBox Kinects dancing.  Better than last week.

January 16, 2011
Weight:  248.8
Total loss: 6.2
Measurements: I promise to do this tomorrow
Mood: Feeling Good
Exercise: See above

So, I'm losing pretty slowly.  Everyone says that's great and the way to do it, but it takes a lot to stay motivated.  I never believed dieting after 40 horror stories.  But I guess it's true--metabolism slows, energy slows, muscle starts to dwindle, hormones (damn them) wreak havoc on you body in so many ways.  So, I'm staying focused, I have to.  Why did I lose so little this week?  PMS? Salt? Hell if I know.

I'm also trying not to let everyone in the world know I'm on Weight Watchers.  The more people who know the more people will have expectations.  They watch what you put in your mouth, they comment, "How many points is that?"  Like it's any of their business. . .Hello, it's my body, mind your own.

So, when you are dieting, do you let everyone know?  Or do you keep it to yourself?  Do you like having a diet buddy?  Or do you prefer to not compete for every pound lost?

Til next week- be healthy!

The fat lady sings ~

To weigh, or not to weigh

Usually, I avoid the scale.  I see it in the bathroom as a beacon signaling for me to step on and see my weight and I run.  Now, when I vowed to weigh in once a week, it seems as if I am drawn to the scale.  But I hold off, it's hard, but I hold off.

January 9, 2011
Weight:  250.4
Total loss: 4.6
Measurements: Still have to get to it
Mood: Feeling Good
Exercise: Did tread mill yesterday (30 min), will see what today brings.

I guess I expected more weight loss this week.  I've been following the program, eating a ton of veggies, drinking my water.  But I'm over forty, peri menopausal, so I guess it's going to be slower.

I am not exercising like I should, that I know.  This week that is one of my personal goals- get to the gym or do the dance game on the XBox Kinect-take the dog for a walk.  Anything to get the blood moving, pulse increasing.

Part of my motivation is to be healthier and at my age, in the stage I'm at, I need to exercise.  I look at my parents who are still young and see their health problems--many due to weight and unhealthy eating habits.  I do not want to be that way.  I can't be that way.  I want to enjoy my retirement with my husband, children and grandchildren.  If I keep on this track - the WW track - I will succeed and be healthy.  If not, I'm doomed to repeat the mistakes of my parents.

When do you weigh in?  Everyday, once a week, whenever?

Be Healthy!

The fat lady sings ~

Motivation

New Year's Resolutions aren't the only things motivating me to lose weight.
I want to be happy.  I want to feel good about myself.  I want to be able to tie my shoes without discomfort.  I want to wear a bra that doesn't cut off my circulation.

I also have a family and I worry I won't be there for them.  I also don't want to be left out of activities because I'm so unfit.

Diabetes and cancer run in my family - as does heart disease.
I also have high blood pressure and worry that if I continue on this track I will become diabetic.

What motivates you?

I'm loving Weight Watchers.  It's easy and online.  I actually find that I'm having trouble using all of my points.  I feel energized and satisfied.

January 5, 2011
Weight:  Weigh in on Sunday, I'll let you know
Measurements: Still have to get to it
Mood: Feeling Good
Exercise: Walked the other day - going to the gym today!

Be healthy!

The fat lady sings~

New Year's Resolutions

It happens every year.  Millions of people pledge to lose weight and exercise more.  I'm one of those millions and I am pleased to admit--I've hit rock bottom.

I am the heaviest I have ever been (even when pregnant) and I'm sick of the extra flab that makes it hard for me to live my life.  That roll that acts like a double (triple) chin around my middle.  The tiredness, the crankiness, and the pain of having to shop in plus size stores.

I may be the only person who reads this blog, but I think it will help me tracking my weight as well as sharing my feelings.

Here are my before pictures - disgusting, I know.  But I think documenting this is so important.

January 2, 2011 - Weight 252.2 (down from 255)
Measurements to come
Mood = tired - didn't sleep well, but did enjoy time with the family
Exercise = none today

So, What am I going to do to lose the weight?  I have joined Weight Watchers.  I am not saying this is the plan for everyone.  Each person has to make their own choice and see if it is the right, healthy option.  For me, I know it works.  It has worked for me in the past.  I just have to find out how to keep it working for the long haul.  I am doing the online version.  That was one of the points I didn't like about physical meetings - the humiliation of weighing in before other people and hearing if you lost or gained publicly.


The fat lady sings~