I'm starting Weight Watchers on Thursday, and am very nervous. I have done Weight Watchers in the past, and got from 181 to 147. I looked HOT, but I stopped going because one week I knew i gained, and was too embarrassed. I don't want to do that again. If I have a bad week, I want to go, and be able to start over on a new, fresh week. I now weight more than ever, and am FINALLY ready. I have a horrible issue with not being able to say no, and i think this is the way to stand up to myself. Plus, my hubby will not be happy with my wasting 40/month if I'm not successful. Any tips or words of encouragement would be greatly encouraged!!

Oh, I'm also nervous because I moved away from my family and friends several months ago, and don't know a single soul... I've always followed weight watchers with friends.

Yay how exciting to be starting your journey I go to my meetings alone too. I begged a few friends to go with me but no one can go on the day that I wanted to go. It was really hard for me to walk through the door as I am a very shy, insecure person, I even hate calling people I don't know! But I did it, and I am so glad that I did. Even though you are going to the meetings alone, we are here for you if you need us Good luck!

Thank you so much! I am not typically a shy person, but I am shy when it comes to situations like this. I don't like really small meetings, so I'm hoping it is slightly larger. The meeting is in downtown Seattle, at 7:30am, so I'm thinking tons of people will be there before work.

You'll do great! I promise. I go to a big meeting alone and they're all fantastic.

I went to my first meeting alone two weeks ago. It was nerve racking walking through the door, and i'm not in love with my leader, but i'm gonna go because it's working. 4 pounds in the first week!

You can do it! I have also done this alone and I can clearly remember the first day I walked through the door at the center I go to. The first thing I did was finish the donuts I got because I knew that binge eating could not and would not be a part of my life anymore. I was surprised by the friendliness, love, and warmth I felt from everyone when I walked in! They are the reason I stayed and to date I have lost 73.2lbs ALL BY MYSELF. I think when we want to change our lives, we want to have a buddy because we feel better knowing we are not the only ones who need or want to change. The issue with this is when we see our partner quit, we often do the same. I'm not saying to NOT want to have a buddy to do this with but we don't give ourselves the much needed credit we deserve for taking that first step to make healthier choices! You have taken the first step in deciding that you are going to do this and know that even though it may be a challenge because you are doing it alone that you are STILL doing it and that is awesome.