Most people lose quickly in the beginning, especially when they have been eating poorly before starting WW. I wouldn't worry about it. I think I lost more quickly than WW wanted for months, but I spent my whole life pretty much binge eating.
definitely was not eating well before, like 2 really big meals and not so good for you snacks. i struggled with bingeing for a long time as well. i stopped a little while back, which has helped, but i still overate soooooo much.
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Originally Posted by lazylioness
That is what is supposed to happen!
I am always a bit amazed, that some days I cannot eat enough...never feel full. And some days, like yesterday I end up with 6 points at the end of the day, so I add some peanut butter just to make sure I am eating enough (especially on a heavy work out day) and I can barely choke it down because i am so NOT hungry.
i'm trying to get used to not being hungry all the time. eating throughout the day has helped so much. i work 4 10 hour shifts, so i bring a lot of food to work. my co workers think i'm nuts. by the time i get home, i'm hungry enough for dinner and call it a day
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Originally Posted by DrivenByAmbition
It is typical to lose more in the beginning, but sometimes I do get those wooshes. Keeps me motivated for sure.
I think the best thing about WW is you can adapt it for your lifestyle.
yes YES YES and YES again...in case I was not clear.
I LOVE Weight Watchers. Seriously. I have done other "diets"...and they are ALL too restrictive. I do not like that I cannot even BREATHE a carb or a scoop of ice cream, or take a sip of wine without totally derailing everything or having to "reboot" for two weeks.
UGH that was SO annoying.
Even calorie counting was a pain in the butt. But Weight Watchers..I love. I can mostly eat "normal" and do not have to feel at all weird ordering out and only eating parts of the meal.
Plus...this is going to sound a bit snarky...BUT...you guys here on WW are so much less "cranky" than on other boards. I read some other posts on other diets and MAN those people are sometimes just need to relax! HAHA
LazyLioness, if I was doing a lot of the other diets out there, I'd be cranky too - because I love bread and deserve a slice of pizza every now and then!
LazyLioness, if I was doing a lot of the other diets out there, I'd be cranky too - because I love bread and deserve a slice of pizza every now and then!
Seriously right!?!?!
I also notice that a lot of those people (myself included) gain everything back 2 seconds after they switch to Phase 3, or maintenance or whatever term any particular diet uses for "you reached goal now you can eat whatever" phase.
I love that Weight Watchers just works with life. The new commercial cracks me up, because it is SO me. I am at the point I can have a cupcake just not the WHOLE cake.
My biggest revelation has been this: there is no "going back" to the way of eating I had for most of my life. Eating that way will get the results I had, which is morbidly obese, unhealthy and unhappy. This is my forever. And you know what? I am totally happy with it.
That's what I was looking for, Pupmom. A forever. That's why I knew I couldn't do any of those restrictive plans. I can't keep that up long term. But this I know I can.
the positive energy here is really awesome- i look forward to reading posts here when i get home from work.
i think the reason why WW is working for me now (and has in the past) is because there is a good balance of structure and flexibility. too much structure causes me to feel deprived and totally derail off plan, while too much flexibility makes me feel like i have no idea what i'm doing.
i'm also hoping that this will be the last time i lose weight. i just want to be healthy, and have how i feel about myself on the inside be congruent with how i feel on the outside.
Sure I would love to take a day off from the gym, or logging everything I eat. But this crap is hard and I am lazy! Lol. Don't want to work this hard again!
I tell my husband I am a "try everything once, twice if I like it" kinda girl. I tried being fat, didn't like it. Tried losing 200 lbs, didn't like it. So, I do this once, that's it!
Currently I am staring at the lowest weight I have been in at least 7 years. My goal weight scares me to be honest. I have not weighed that since high school, and even then my mom was telling me I was fat. I don't know if I can reach that goal, but I am sure going to try!
