I am so happy to finally post that I made goal. I have been doing WW's for 4 years and I made goal on 10/23/02. I started 8/2/98 and lost @160 lbs. in 2 & 1/2 years and struggled for over 1 & 1/2 years trying to get to WW's goal of 145. I made a decision (with my leader agreeing) that I was going to get a Dr's note to change my goal weight to 160. I think your body just lets you know when it is at a comfortable weight. I went from a tight
28-30 to a size 12. I think I also have alot of muscle tone because my sister and I are in the same size and she weighs about 12-15 lbs. less than me. Plus what it says on the scale is only a number and I feel great and that is all that matters. I think that WW's truly saved my life and I am so happy for the day I walked in their door. I think that anyone can conquer their weight demons if they want it bad enough. Determination & perservence prevails. I said at my meeting when I made goal that I don't remember how it feels to be as obese as I was but I still do emotionally and I hope I never forget because that is what is going to keep me from ever going back.
Good luck to everyone who is on this journey and just take one day at a time, your day will come.
I am just starting on my road in Weight Watchers. I have lost ten pounds so far. I started at 244!
Please tell us how you did it. I have been OP since I started. There were a couple of days where I went over my points but I work out and that gives me an extra 2 points a day.
Please tell me any advice you can give. I would appreciate it.
I basically took it one day at a time. Looking at almost 200 lbs. to lose can be pretty hard and discouraging. I took 10 lbs. at a time.
Set small and attainable goals. In the beginning, I did as much exercise as I could (walk 20 mins/day). As I began to lose I was able to do more and work out longer. Now I run 3 miles/4x a wk. I also do strength training (3x a wk). Strength training is very important, it increases your metabolism and builds muscle which burns more fat. In regards to food, I always ate all of my points. One time I ate at the lower range and lost less that week. I think it's important to eat all that is allowed because your body needs fuel to run or it will shut down and weight loss will slow. I hope this helps. Take one day at a time and before you know you will be crossing that fininsh line. Believe me, I never thought I would ever be at this point. It can happen if you want it bad enough.
I gotta say, great accomplishment. I wish I could atleast lose 20 lbs before the end of the year, although that probably won't happen, one can dream, right? I think i'll walk/run 5 miles tomorrow...
How wonderful - Congrats!!!!
You are living proof that it can be done.
I have lost 49.5 so far have about 30 more to go
not putting a specific goal eight on it.
You are an inspiration, we all need that especially
some days, to hear how good the program is.
Finally!!!!
What an inspiration you are for all of us here.
You should be so very proud of yourself! YOU DID IT!!!!!
You don't know how much an inspiration your story is to me right now. Thanks for sharing. Great Job!
