Why I joined- Well, Mom went back to WW. When we originally started 9 years ago, we were at Diet Workshop along with DGM. They closed so we went to TOPS. They celebrated a birthday party on our 3rd and had cake, ice cream, and regular soft drinks. We left there and went to WW. Mom reached goal and started working for them. I got within 30 lbs of goal and quit.
Mom joined a Saturday morning 8AM class in mid January. I knew I couldn't commit to that early but that I had to lose weight. My cholesterol was barely in the normal category but my bad cholesterol was elevated. My blood pressure was on the high end of normal and occasionally going above normal. I flew on a Song flight from Boston to Ft. Lauderdale and before I could even try to put my seat belt on, the flight attendant slipped up and stuck a seat belt extension on the flap hanging down. I took it off and SQUEEZED into the regular belt but knew then I needed to do something. When I got back from Florida, I spent the week painting, getting new carpet, and eating/drinking everything I wanted. Then on Monday, I went to LAWL and joined. I loved the counselor from that day. On Wednesday, she was out sick. Friday she was back and then out again on short term disability until who knows when. She was great. The rest were changing, new, etc. I was frustrated, getting a heavy sales pitch, and not getting the tools I needed (like how much flour equals a starch). When I asked for conversions, they couldn't give it but could sell me some bars or pills. I had made up my mind to quit and to get my money back (through whatever fighting it took).

And I found this board. The members here are wonderful. I decided I didn't want to do bars and that I could make the rest of the program work. I went in the following Monday, got my $1500 back on the bars, and told them I didn't want the sales pitch. I still get it occasionally but I JUST SAY NO!!!! The accountability at the COD coupled with the support of this board makes it a great life style change (not a diet)!

Just 22 lbs lighter and I already feel better about my body. And since someone else started the "married sex" comments, I'll say this - I can tell a big difference there, too. DH has lost about 35 lbs. Between the two of us, we've lost the weight of our 9 1/2 year old DD. :-)

Well, I joined LAWL because I had promised myself I would do something about my weight last summer, and it was the end of July, and I kept making up reasons why WW wouldn't work - I really don't get into some of the group stuff there. Anyway, it has worked well for me. The three time a week weigh in, a very structured program - all have really helped. I do get a little frustrated with the COD some days - buy this, eat less turkey, eat more turkey, etc. But, I don't let it bother me.

The other thing I have to say is that this board has been one of the reasons I've been able to stay on the program - half the time somebody's already posted about my concern, and the support is phenomenal. I think it would be really hard to do this without our little family.

So, I'm more than 1/2 way there, and am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I put on a size 14 pants today, and was in a tight 26 last summer, so I have NO COMPLAINTS!

Why I joined LAWL
 

Hello, I am back at LAWL because I know it works. I lost 145lbs on the program and have gained most of it back. I do the at home program.. Glad to find this site and glad to be back on LAWL.

Hi Mrs Hobo, welcome!!!!

Okay, this is an old thread, but sometimes it is nice to look back and remember why we are fighting this battle in the first place. Check out what you wrote Shennie. So perfect for right now, I think.

i am loving this thread. i have to tell my story, but i'm at work and it will take too long. In short, I was feeling sorry for myself. I did the Atkins diet about 5 years ago and lost 80 pounds, but gained it back. My family was going through a lot. My DB was injured in a terrible motorcycle accident and was left paralyzed. During his recovery, I ate and ate .... all the way back up to my old size. 5 years later, I'm heavy again and I was tired of looking and feeling the way I did and wanted to look and feel the way I was feeling "inside." I was becoming majorly insecure and shy. I didn't want to go out, (clubbing, shopping, etc.) because I was ashamed of the way I looked. My husband never had a problem with my weight (so he says) because he always says that he'll love me no matter what. I just had to do it for my own well being. I'm glad I did. Now I'm enjoying the benefits of being healthier and thanking my DH's cousin for introducing me to LAWL!! I'm thanking myself for finding a group of friend in this forum!! Thank you.

Thanks, Katie! What a wise bunch of chicks we are....

thanks Katie, I have got to get back on track and I know I can do it, I just need the kick in the behind to get started....I tell you I forgot how hard it was in the beginning:?:

Hi everyone I have been lurking in the background for a while. What controversy are you talking about. I have heard nothing.

Oh--way back someone came onto this thread pointing out another 3FC thread will all this negative LAWL stuff so this was started to remind us why we are doing it. People who aren't successful love to complain--like it's the programs' fault and not their own. Please. Those kind of people usually drop in, spew their negativity and disappear again. Good riddance.