I've been reading this thread with interest. Restarted in Jan and lost about 18 lbs. It was a struggle and did not come off as fast as years past. Kids home for the summer and I stopped going to meetings. I love my leader. I was the first leader in years that really motivated me.

I was thinking of going back, saw the free month free so signed up again at lunch on monday. There was a meeting at on my way home at another center. I decided to go to that one rather than wait a few days to go to my favorite leader. I am do glad I did.

Why?

Some things from the class.
1. Using daily's to make sure you get your GHG. Treats are from the 49 extra points. There was one person who lost 80lbs with this method. So a glass of wine is okay but track under the 49 extras. the leader suggested that using this approach it does not seem so bad when you are over 50 and need the 3 dairy.

2. Reread materials. I was reading over the book while waiting and saw things that I don't remember seeing back in January.

3. Make the first week about tracking then tweak.

4. There are 9 check boxes for the fruits and veggies, use that as a maximum. Of course, 9 bananas are probably not a good options, but it is a way to limit the fruits.

I also stayed for the meeting after to relearn the program. Different leader who just presented a bit differently.

I'm hoping this will spark a change for me.

lisa

When I reach my 10% goal, I will be at a bmi of 30 and get a health benefit each month toward my health insurance.

@Derry:

Linda, I see your conflict. Could you stop at 1 piece of bread? Maybe slice it up into smaller pieces and relish every slow-eaten bite? Instead of whatever you are drinking to be sociable, could you switch it to a wine spritzer? Choose 1 drink over another that is lower in calories? Could your beverage be diluted with water? Maybe drink a lot of water at the table so you're filling up some space with that? Ask your family/friends to "help you" a little by making some healthier choices for themselves (that one is a lot to ask, I know). Or, share a meal with someone so you only eat half--or split your meal in half and have someone take the other half home (if you know you'll eat it when you get home). Could you entertain more at the cabin, and be in control of what the actual fare is, rather than go out? I know these are just the obvious tweaks to the weekend...but I'm sure others can offer some more. I'm not in your situation, but I feel your frustration and I want to help you. Some people here have been very helpful to me (others not so much...lol) but I'm focusing on all the good advice and making some changes that are productive for me.

You know how to diet, exercise. You've got that down. You need a plan for dealing with the socializing and incorporating "better" choices/behaviors into your fun. I like to make lists. In that vein, write down for yourself what you feel the roadblocks to be and try to work them out...maybe it will be a 50% change you can make, which is better than doing nothing and being mad at yourself. Tight hugs, Donna

Hi Ladies. I've been lurking and reading this thread and have to say that what you all are posting is hitting home with me. I, too, have no self conrol it seems. Your suggestions are great Donna.

We are all in this togther and we need to give each other the support we are hoping to get. (Hope that made sense.) I think I may just start posting in this thread instead of the others I posted in.

Have a wonderful day.

Good Morning Ladies. Just a quick check in. Not much new with me. Made a WW friendly peach cobbler yesterday and it is a trigger food for me so I'm going to have to get rid of it today. Ate a piece of it and all I wanted to do was eat the sweet, sugary stuff. Got some over ripe bananas so will make some banana bread and put it in the freezer for use later this month when we have company.

We have the community garage sale tomorrow so am hoping for good weather so I can get some walking in. Then have to help decorate a hall for my friend's daughter's wedding reception. I am serving food tomorrow night at the reception so am hoping for some friendly foods. Actually I think I will pack some carrots and cucumber slices in a baggie and stick it in my purse. Just in case. As for wedding cake, I hope to just eat a bite or two and be done with it. We'll see how my plan works.

Anyway, didn't really want anything. Just checking in. Have a wonderful day everyone!!

I had a dinner date yesterday and have another one today.
It makes it tough to stay on track.


So I am logging everything on LoseIt.com. Without that, I would gain weight.
It will be tough getting through the holidays also.

I did manage to lose one more pound last week. I am sticking to my calorie counting.
Best of luck to everyone this coming week!

We fail because we don't strike the iron while it's hot.
We don't take immediate action toward achieving what we want.
We decide to wait until tomorrow, or next week, or even next month.

So here I am, after blowing it for awhile. Last week ended with a nightmare being dumped upon me. But, all is well today and that is the most important thing. My daughter, age 20 (who is away at college, not close to home) was in a horrible car accident last Wed. night. I got one of those dreaded calls that all parents hate, woke me up out of a sound sleep and had to drive a long ride to meet up with her at a hospital.
She is going to be fine, she is already back at school. Car is a total loss. By the way, as a parent, I want to say that if you put your kid in a car, make sure it is a safe one. No amount of money should stand in your way if you can afford it. She was in an '08 Subaru and it is no longer recognizable, yet she walked (or rather crawled through a broken window getting glass cuts) out of it. We went out and got her another Subaru. The fireman said that she might not be alive if she was in another kind of car. Certainly something to think about.

At any rate, all my efforts and plans to lose weight were thrown out the window. I can't even remember what I ate and when over the past few days. To top it off, we are going on vacation for a week on Friday. There will be food.

What I have decided to do for myself is "rest" and vow to include some form of physical activity each day. When I get back from vacation, I plan to jump start all the food efforts. That does NOT give me permission to go completely nuts, but I truly do not want to be writing in a food journal and "punishing" myself all week long on this vacation. I can be careful and try to order more plain foods in restaurants. I do not have to go nuts, especially with desserts.

I hope I take the time to report in to you all and share physical activity with you. This is a plan I hope I can stick with for the next week. Maybe the activity will keep me from coming home with a few pounds more than when I left? Hard to say, but at least I plan to do something.

Linda,

So sorry to hear about your daughter's accident, but glad that she is alright. We bought a Subaru just before the baby arrived last September, and the safety was the biggest factor for me.

Trying for more activity sounds like a good plan. Good luck!

I have learned not to punish myself or feel badly when I eat a lot of points or get too little exercise. Just gotta keep on truckin'. You'll get through it, and come out better for the struggle.