You know the program's working when... - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

etalocohc · 04-20-2001, 07:57 AM

I don't want to take credit for this fun idea but I have enjoyed this so much on another site that I wanted the creative and diverse population that visits this site to see it. Of course, it can refer to whatever program you are on that helps you to lose weight.
A few examples: You know the program is working when you wonder how many (WW) points are in what the cat is eating. ....when you tell your husband that you need new clothes and he hands you the credit card, no questions asked......when you go for your semi-annual checkup with your allergist, the nurse forgets to weigh you, and you remind her.
Have fun

Flib · 04-20-2001, 02:17 PM

You know the program is working when you stop thinking of expenses in terms of money but points: a $10 4-pt salad is a better deal than a $1.99 14 point hamburger.

You know the program is working when you walk by a mirror in the mall and think "her coat is like mine, look at how slim she is, hey that's me!"

You know the program is working when you start to see clothing purchases as temporary, realizing that it's tight now but it'll be too loose within months.

You know the program is working when your family and coworkers start talking in terms of points too. My colleagues often tease me with "live and die by the points!"

Fun topic! Flib

etalocohc · 04-20-2001, 04:02 PM

Flib, I love yours. The mirror in the mall is great! (Remember how it felt when you felt sorry for the person in the mirror and then realized it was you. It's great to see the flip side.)

Sweater Girl · 04-20-2001, 05:42 PM

This is fun!

You know the program is working when:

people who you haven't seen in a while's jaws drop when they see you

When you try on an outfit and have to ask for a smaller size.

When you start looking good in lycra

when guys suddenly start looking you up and down (I'm 23 and single so hehehehehehe).

When people start telling you to stop losing weight.

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As my leader says some fattening food may be cheaper, but we'll have to pay for it at the weigh-in later on. I am just mad my body decided to plateau now... oh well. Some of my friends make fun of me for counting points, but all in all I know they are happy for me. The program does work, I love Weight Watchers

Take Care!

Ali

Phoebe · 04-23-2001, 08:52 AM

You know your programme is working when your boyfriend buys you a jacket as a present and gets it in size "small"

I love this thread, its great to celebrate the small personal triumphs that go to make up our weight loss journey!

FLgal · 04-23-2001, 09:16 AM

You know the program is working when you go to the airport to pick up your son, (after not seeing him for several months) and he thinks "There's dad, but where is mom? and who is the woman with dad?" This is what my surprised son told me after he realized the woman was me.

04-29-2001, 09:50 PM

I know my program is working when I actually look forward to someone taking my photo! And everytime I go shopping I want to buy more workout clothes!

clw999 · 05-04-2001, 03:35 PM

You know the program is working when you can feel your bones a little bit closer to the surface....(Wow, there are hip bones under there after all!!!)

Carrie

JanetMae · 05-04-2001, 05:04 PM

Fun thread! Will add a few (they really happened...)

You know the program is working when you accidentally lock yourself out of the house, and end up crawling back in through the doggie door.

You know the program is working when you stop piling stuff on the stairs to take up later (in one trip).

You know the program is working when the gossiping busybody in the neighboring small town hides around a corner and stares at you and your DH while you shop, thinking he's with another woman.

You know the program is working when you can no longer use your body weight to leverage an empty file cabinet onto a dolly.

etalocohc · 05-04-2001, 05:40 PM

JanetMae: Excellent additions to the list. I love the busybody one--what a kick for you!

Jehari · 05-10-2001, 04:24 PM

You know the program is working when:

you can bend over to tie your shoes without your face turning purple

you can put on your jeans, sit down, AND breathe

food drops off your fork and falls all the way to your lap instead of landing on your gut

There's just a few of mine. As I lose more weight, I'm sure I'll come up with some more!!

Girlie · 05-10-2001, 08:04 PM

You know the program is working when...

- You look forward to waking up in the morning

- You feel like you've "achieved" when you go to bed

- A past unhealthy craving is waved away for a healthy treat

- You almost "forget" to have a meal or have to make yourself eat something

- You'd rather walk than drive

- You feel sooo good about yourself and it spreads over to other people!

I have quite a ways to go...but I'm looking forward to more points of success....

etalocohc · 05-10-2001, 08:57 PM

Girlie: That is so touching--about getting up in the morning.........So sweet--about feeling good about yourself... how it affects your relationships with other people. It made me think...and remember things.

Girlie · 05-10-2001, 09:02 PM

I'm definitely looking forward to some more of these feelings! I haven't lost much, but just being OP makes me feel better about myself...sometimes I feel like wanting to be a recluse, but on some days, I just want the world to see me!

Maybe I want everyone to see me because when they see me again, they might just not think I'm the same person...and they'll really be looking then....

Girlie

motivation2001 · 05-12-2001, 04:36 PM

Quote:

food drops off your fork and falls all the way to your lap instead of landing on your gut

This really made me giggle, thanks. LOL

Food usually drops on my bosom however!! hehehehe