I do Weight Watchers. I did it two years ago and lost over 40 pounds. Then, I began to hate my job and ate my pain and gained ALL of it back. My bad though. I think it's a good system with realistic expectations built in. They allow you to plan to splurge here and there, and you don't have to completely give up something (like Adkins makes you). Instead, you can plan ahead and save your points or increase your activity for a few days and no be completely derailed by the splurge.
You might test out different meetings. My first leader had us stand up, hug ourselves and say "nothing tastes as good as thin feels." My second woman was nice (a non-self-hugger), but overall a little dull. Pretty, but dull. But my current woman ROCKS. She's hilarious and really honest. When she was talking about being able to eat a banana for the first time in 15 years with Points Plus, she explained that she'd always avoided them before because who wants to spend 3 points on a banana when you can have a cookie.
I know that the first couple of weeks in WW, I was REALLY overwhelmed. I didn't know how many points anything was, I couldn't just go somewhere and eat. But once I figured out the main foods I ate and figured out safe bets at restaurants, it got a lot easier.
Tip for weigh-in, try to drink lots of water the day before. LOTS. Really flush that system out, and avoid overly salty foods. Nothing is more depressing than FEELING like you lost weight and knowing you'd been making really good choices all week, and then gaining 2 ounces.
If you have any questions or need to vent or need a cheerleader, let me know. I've been there, and now am back again.
Oh man, that sucks about gaining it all back! I'm like that too. When I'm stressed or unhappy, then I EAT really badly.
I've really liked what I've seen of the program so far. Basically, all it takes is a few smart choices and you can do it without huge sacrifices. It starts with swapping a full-fat cream with soy cream and voila, you still can eat your favorite dish or a glass of wine in the evening.
I liked the coach enough, but you're right, maybe I need to try different meetings to find my perfect meeting.
When she was talking about being able to eat a banana for the first time in 15 years with Points Plus, she explained that she'd always avoided them before because who wants to spend 3 points on a banana when you can have a cookie. Now with the ProPoints, she can have all the bananas she wants. Speaking of cookies though, I found a WW recipe for mini cookies that I'll try. I LOVE cookies and the fact that I'll still be able to eat them excites me to no end.
I know that the first couple of weeks in WW, I was REALLY overwhelmed. I didn't know how many points anything was, I couldn't just go somewhere and eat. But once I figured out the main foods I ate and figured out safe bets at restaurants, it got a lot easier. I hear you! This is where I'm right now. I went to a restaurant for lunch this week and felt like all they had was pasta and pizza. It was really hard to chose. This'll take some time to figure out.
Tip for weigh-in, try to drink lots of water the day before. LOTS. Really flush that system out, and avoid overly salty foods. Nothing is more depressing than FEELING like you lost weight and knowing you'd been making really good choices all week, and then gaining 2 ounces. Thanks for the tip! I was on my period last week and had been feeling kinda bloated, so the next weigh-in shouldn't be a problem at all. I got that one. *g*
Thank you so, so much for your thoughts and advice. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you reach your weightloss goal soon! And if you need to vent or a cheerleader, the offer stands too. :)
You might test out different meetings. My first leader had us stand up, hug ourselves and say "nothing tastes as good as thin feels." My second woman was nice (a non-self-hugger), but overall a little dull. Pretty, but dull. But my current woman ROCKS. She's hilarious and really honest. When she was talking about being able to eat a banana for the first time in 15 years with Points Plus, she explained that she'd always avoided them before because who wants to spend 3 points on a banana when you can have a cookie.
I know that the first couple of weeks in WW, I was REALLY overwhelmed. I didn't know how many points anything was, I couldn't just go somewhere and eat. But once I figured out the main foods I ate and figured out safe bets at restaurants, it got a lot easier.
Tip for weigh-in, try to drink lots of water the day before. LOTS. Really flush that system out, and avoid overly salty foods. Nothing is more depressing than FEELING like you lost weight and knowing you'd been making really good choices all week, and then gaining 2 ounces.
If you have any questions or need to vent or need a cheerleader, let me know. I've been there, and now am back again.
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I've really liked what I've seen of the program so far. Basically, all it takes is a few smart choices and you can do it without huge sacrifices. It starts with swapping a full-fat cream with soy cream and voila, you still can eat your favorite dish or a glass of wine in the evening.
I liked the coach enough, but you're right, maybe I need to try different meetings to find my perfect meeting.
When she was talking about being able to eat a banana for the first time in 15 years with Points Plus, she explained that she'd always avoided them before because who wants to spend 3 points on a banana when you can have a cookie.
Now with the ProPoints, she can have all the bananas she wants. Speaking of cookies though, I found a WW recipe for mini cookies that I'll try. I LOVE cookies and the fact that I'll still be able to eat them excites me to no end.
I know that the first couple of weeks in WW, I was REALLY overwhelmed. I didn't know how many points anything was, I couldn't just go somewhere and eat. But once I figured out the main foods I ate and figured out safe bets at restaurants, it got a lot easier.
I hear you! This is where I'm right now. I went to a restaurant for lunch this week and felt like all they had was pasta and pizza. It was really hard to chose. This'll take some time to figure out.
Tip for weigh-in, try to drink lots of water the day before. LOTS. Really flush that system out, and avoid overly salty foods. Nothing is more depressing than FEELING like you lost weight and knowing you'd been making really good choices all week, and then gaining 2 ounces.
Thanks for the tip! I was on my period last week and had been feeling kinda bloated, so the next weigh-in shouldn't be a problem at all. I got that one. *g*
Thank you so, so much for your thoughts and advice. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you reach your weightloss goal soon! And if you need to vent or a cheerleader, the offer stands too. :)
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