This is a great thread for those who want support, helpful hints, friendship and a great bunch of people to communicate with. This thread has existed for a long time and we keep re-starting it whenever the old one gets too long. Feel free to stop in and chat, we are not a "closed" group and welcome newcomers. Some of us have been together for well over a year, some only a few days, but we care about each other. We offer tips, we share, we pick each other up of the floor when we've had rough times and we applaud when someone does well.

So, please do stop on by and share a bit, support is what it's all about! We can really do this together.

OK, I am jumping here on the bandwagon! I have been a WW on and off for the past 30 years!!! About 4 years ago I lost weight on WW and then came to a standstill. I joined LA weight loss after that and took off more weight. I was at my thinnest I had ever been since the birth of my first son!!!! BUT, the weight started to creep back on....
I do not enjoy going to WW meetings -- I am a private person and they really do not inspire me. I feel that if I am going to do this, it has to come from within. So, I am doing WW with my subscription to E-tools and am doing fairy well. I am down 11 pounds and definitely want to keep going. I love that i can weigh in each Saturday in my own bathroom! I weigh in whether i "think" i had a loss or not..... I only have myself to be accountable to! I would love to join this board for some inspiration and friendships!!

3meows, welcome and I understand how some people really like their privacy. I hope whatever you are doing works for you.
I'm struggling as well.
It's been about 17 years since I became a WW lifetime member. I did well for a long time and then it came creeping back, bit my bit. I was doing better again about 4 years ago, then my dad got really sick and died. 4 months after that, mom passed away very suddenly. It's been a hard road for me to travel on and I can't seem to stay in control anymore.
Add menopause on to the equation and I'm just not doing well.
So, maybe we can help each other? I sure need the support!

hi ladies! can i join in too?

i have been doing weight watchers for about 2 months now, i dont go to the meetings, like 3meows, i wasnt really finding them inspiring, and i just couldnt afford the €10 a week. so every friday morning my husband weighs me and i give him the money. in november if i have dropped a dress size he will give me the money back to spend on sexy new clothes. i feel better about that because if we need the money in the meantime its right there.

I have a son who is 2 years old and i'm a stay at home mother. i find boredom to be the biggest trigger for me to go off plan. the days are long and toddler games arent very stimulating, so working on that is my biggest challenge.

looking forward to getting to know you all!

Hi Bonnie,
Welcome -- I am happy to have someone else on this board! I am a teacher and am home this summer so I am having a hard time staying on plan! I give you a lot of credit as a stay at home mom!!! My weigh in day is SAturday -- and I do it in the privacy of my bathroom! Not looking forward to the weigh in this week as I have been eating out a lot and not very committed to the plan. Keep posting and good luck!

Hi Bonnie,

Good luck on your weight loss journey. Have fun!

Cheers,

Erin

Welcome! Bonnie, I like that idea you have about putting the money aside for new clothes, maybe that will inspire me to try?
I'm away at our cabin on the lake and not on line much until after Monday, but just thought I would check in.
One thing that is on my side is that my stomach is bothering me today, I won't be eating much if this keeps up. Not fun, though and I hate this when I am on "vacation mode".

Hello Ladies,

I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend.
Eating is going well for me. I am off for a walk but wanted to say hello to everyone.
What are your plans for the day?

Linda have a great weekend at the cabin.

Take Care All
Ann

thanks so much for the warm welcome ladies!!!

3meows, how did the weigh in go? when do you head back to school? its really hard to stick to it when your routine is all off. do you teach elementary kids?

derrydaughter, hope you are having a fantastic time at the cabin! sounds like so much fun. i def recommend putting the money aside every week, the thought of the €150 sitting waiting for me is really keeping me on track today!

newlifestyle, well done on getting out for the walk! hope you have a great weekend!

me and dh are having our first date night in months tonight, we are going to see the time travellers wife and out for dinner. tbh i'm a bit nervous about eating out, it will be my first proper time, so i hope i can make the good choices. i have 5 points saved tho, so i can afford to have more than a salad! i'll let you all know how i get on!

have a great day ladies!

I have been doing WW since January and have lost 10 lbs. I have had a few periods of time where I did not do so well and did not lose weight especially this summer. Two vacations and 3 birthdays in the family were tough. I am up 2 lbs from my lowest at the start of summer.

However, I just got the GoWear Fit and school starts Wednesday. I will be back at the gym on weekday mornings between dropping my son off at school and starting work. I look forward to losing again.

Hello ladies again, just checking out if I did this right...

Weigh in today, down 1.8

Before I weigh-in, I do that little mental justification thing, making excuses if I didn't lose. When I have a loss, I think I actually see that little carrot guy dancing in my head.

I have 6 more pounds to 168, that will put me in territory that I have not been to in a looong time. I did get to 168 a few years ago, but it was due to a very stressful and complete lifestyle change, not a positive one. So getting to that point being healthy is going to be very exciting.

I set my long term goal for 148, probably still a little heavy, but I was a size 10 at 145, uhm... 18 years ago. I just thought an even 50 pounds sounded good, and I am almost 1/2 way there.

I received a few compliments this week, find myself moving more and bigger. When I walk, I walk stronger, longer strides. When I wait for the microwave, I am doing squats, sometimes I do lunges down the hall instead of walking. Pretty weird for me.

Hope everyone has a great week!

Ann, glad you are doing well. Walking is a great idea!
I'm going to get on my treadmill. Time is short today, but even 20 minutes is better than not at all.
Bonnie, hope you did well with your dinner out.
I ate out on Saturday night and ordered steak, mashed potato and vegetables. It seems like the most "plain" and safest choice on that particular menu. I often stick with plain food as when they add sauces and stuff like that, heaven knows what is in them!
Sheena, I am up a couple of pounds as well. We can work together.
At least my vacations are now over with, it's a love/hate relationship I have with them. I love to be away and enjoy things but my eating is terrible at those times. When I am home more, I eat better. Today is day 1 of my "back to business" food program. Time to get to work and make it happen.
Ernuse, good to have you aboard. I know what it's like to lose and then gain back and have clothes getting tighter. I'm there right now. I hope we can help each other.
Roundpeg, congratulations on the loss!
Well, I'm now home and will be doing a bit of grocery shopping and getting this place in order today. I plan on grilled fish for dinner and to take it easy on snacking!