Tomorrow I am starting WW and losing as much weight as I can. Although I have lost almost 100 ponds in 2008, I am back here and struggling so hard to stay above the tidal wave of weight. So, I decided to drama line in the sand, start a formal program and work that program for the next 5 months to lose as much weight as I can so I don't have to take it with me into my 40s.

I know it is silly to have to join a program after I had lost the weight before and I "should" be able o do it myself.... But for some reason I need a little extra help this time.

Anyone with any advise.... Feel free to dish!!!!!!

Tammy

Sorry for typos..... Still getting used to iPad typing...

ladyrider72472 - I can so relate to what you're saying. I could have written this post myself. Just today, I decided that I will join an At Work program on my job on Wednesday. I have been struggling to get back on track and lose weight but I just can't seem to get it going. I know that going to WW will help me. Last year I lost almost 30 pounds by calorie counting but just can't get it going again. I so want to lose at least 60 pounds this year so I really need to get it going now!

I hope we are both successful with Weight Watchers. I am really excited to go on Wednesday.

GettinFit... Me too!!!! My weigh in day will be Tuesday night..... Let me know how you do.

OK Ladyrider. I can't wait to see how our first week goes.

This is my second week on the program. My first week I actually gained weight but I went 96 points OVER my weekly allowance. My weigh in is tomorrow and I have lost 5 pounds.

I truly love the program. I just feel like this is truly a way to live and not a diet. I was thrilled with finding out that I could still budget for my favorite potato chips this weekend (Ketchup potato chips, only 4 points a serving)

I have also found that some things that I would normally have eaten, I chose not to because they were too expensive plan wise and I didn't want to waste my points.

I also found out that eating a lot of fruit has reduced my chocolate cravings. I used to CRAVE chocolate several times a day. I would never go long without eating chocolate but now I can. Better yet, the craving is gone most of the time.

Weight Watchers has made a real difference for me. Even though I am not far into it, I can tell the difference already. Hope it works well for you as well!

Roxanne

Thank You Roxanne.

Just wanted you ladies to know that you are all rock stars and can do it! I've been on WW for over two years and it's been well worth the time and effort I've put in, as you can see from my pictures

3FC is the perfect place for support: everyone here is super friendly and happy to help, so if you have any questions or concerns or just want to chat this is the place to be!

Tudor Rose - Thanks for the encouragement and congratulations on your success! You look amazing.

I'm officially a WW member again and I'm excited to be giving it another try. I know that it works as long as I work the program. I'm going over my materials right now and I'm considering starting out on the Simply Filing plan.

Roxanne - How was your official W/I?

ladyrider - How was your first day?

Gettnfit, my first day was good! The meeting was good.

I hope everyone is having an acceptable time of it.

Hi--first I want to say that getting help is not even close to being silly. Its smart. It reinforces your commitment and helps you keep track of yourself. I have worked off good amounts before too, but I find that WW makes it so easy to stay focused and positive. It's so very awesome that you shed so much weight on yoru own--kudos for you! Don't ever feel negative about letting others in to work it off with you, though

6.2 Pounds

I know it is just the first week WOOSH..... but I had a good epiphany today... I had originally said I need to be at my goal by my bday..... but you know what.... I am not going to go into my 40s with the do or die thinking... cause that has contributed to my yo-yoing..... I have got to finish this out if I don't want to take the dieting into my 40s.

Just thought I would let you know..... thats the real line in the sand.

How is everyone else?

Gettinfit: my first week, I gained two pounds, my second week I lost 4 and this week I gained two but honestly, I made some bad choices food wise and didn't track this last week. Not too worried about it.

ladyrider: amazing!! 6 pound lost is GREAT. Congrats on the epiphany. Isn't that amazing? It's a great feeling. For the first time ever, I feel like I can stick to this. I don't feel the pressure or the inevitable I am going to fail feeling.

Roxanne

good luck everyone!! I haven't done weight watchers, but I've heard it's a very real world, do-able method. There is definitely no shame in joining a program. After all, the best weight loss comes with structure and dedication. you can do it!

Ladyrider - on a great loss this week! You are doing your thing I agree with you on the "do or die" thinking. I've had the same mental attitude for so long too and I'm trying to change it.

Roxanne - Great job on your 4 pound loss last week and I hope next week is another good one for you. Stay strong.

Pomelo - Yep WW is a good program and I really enjoy following it. I can work it into my life and still lose weight.

I lost 4.6 this week and I even went out to dinner with a friend and had crab cakes & wine (used some of my bonus points). I didn't feel deprived at all last week. I'm lovin it

I hope we all have a great W/I next week.