Hi Gang,

I'm home. I made it through my first week of WW flex plan and I weigh in tommorow morning at 9:00 a.m. I can tell you that I'm a bit nervous, okay I'm lying.....I'm alot nervous....okay I'm a wreck. Do you think it would do any good to drink water all night????? I worked so hard this week, but the hardest was this afternoon. A patient who had been discharged sent us this basket...that had the following: Truffles, cheese and crackers, extra large bag of Lays Potato Chips, Chocolate Bars, Choc. Chip Cookies, Birds Nest Cookies, Grapes, Apples, Oranges, Juices, Water..................................[B]I DIDN'T HAVE ONE THING....NOT ONE...YES I'M SHOUTING IT OUT...IT WAS SO DAMN HARD...IT EVEN PUT ME IN A BAD MOOD AT ONE POINT, and seeing we are abit secretive I'll tell you what I did.......I took all the oranges....7 of them....everyone was pigging out on the junk and I quietly loaded my bag with the oranges, they'll never be missed.........lolololol. Omigod I took the oranges.....you guys would of laughed.[B] Last week before WW and meeting all of you I would of eaten half the bag of chips, a few chocolates etc. Work has been the hardest for me. So it's off to bed now, will gulp some water down and have the 1st weigh in tommorow morning at 9:00. Oh ya I said that already.....Week One over......is it possible? I'll let you all know as soon as I am able after my latte. Oh I just have to have lost something right? Everyone cross your fingers. Have a good night......talk in the am.

Hey Andrea
 

I have to agree....it's not low carb....I don't think WW condones low carb but I think the program had to change a while back with the influx of Atkins.....SB...etc. I'm sure the trend will spin back around, or something new will come along.

The idea of "low" or "lower" carb, is pretty vague and almost meaningless. It can mean anything from 0 - 50% of dietary calories from carbohydrates (the "food pyramid," reccommends 55-60% I believe).

My sister is a dietician, and she is visiting from Illinois with her husband, two small sons, my parents, and my other sister. She and my husband, David got into it a bit over "low carbing" over dinner this evening. To a lesser degree she gave me a hard time over Core (she lost her babyweight from son #2 in 6 weeks). She and Mom did WW together, and neither of them liked Core, because they didn't lose any weight on it (of course, they each tried it less than 2 weeks, and I think it takes a little longer than that for some people after being on Flex, not to be tempted to lose control a little over the idea of unlimited serving sizes).

My sister is pretty stubborn and opinionated (like my husband). I could let her objections, slide, but DH butted heads with DS. The funny thing, neither of is is even "low carbing," in the Atkins or South Beach induction sense.
I talked my husband out of that, at least right away, because as a diabetic on three different meds that affect blood sugar, he can't go that low without getting sick. However, he is not, yet being very aware of fat content, and while he eats lower fat protein at dinner, and mostly lunch as well (because I make those meals) he is eating the "bacon and eggs - Atkins" breakfasts. So he just is counting carbs right now, and except for the occasional questionable-content packaged granola bar, is eating whole, real foods. He's a milk junkie also though, and now he's afraid to drink milk because of the carb content, because he considers a reasonable serving of milk to be more like 24 oz at a time rather than 6 - 10 oz.

Both my husband and I are cutting out processed carbs, and are counting carbs. He's trying to keep his carb count at around 100g or less, and I'm aiming more towards 100-150. This isn't incompatible with Core (but again sis is against core anyway), but because we are "counting" them, she is all upset that we are "low carbing," and lectured us on how Atkins died of heart disease (which isn't actually true from what I understand, but besides Atkins limits carbs to like 20 or 40 carbs while you're trying to lose weight, I believe, which is like no more than a couple pieces of fruit).

I reminded my sister that at my husband's size, and eating habits, any change that keeps his blood sugar stable, and allows him to lose weight is a step in the right direction, and our weight loss journey is going to take plenty of time to develop sustainable healthy habits. Besides, I've been watching what he has been eating, and not only has his total calorie consumption drastically reduced, he is eating a few more protein calories than his "before," diet but more veggies, and overall fewer fat AND carb calories (he would sit down in the evening and finish a lb of pistachios, and get a good head start on a large family bag of Doritos. Now at least he's reading labels, and looking at least at calories, fiber, and carb content. I think the transition to full Core, will be easier for him, after he's gotten a little weight loss under his belt (so to speak).

I tend to have problems with hunger signals and fullness levels, so if I stop losing I may go back to counting points, but I still want my food choices to be almost completely from Core foods, because I notice my husband and I both tend to binge on low fiber/high carb/high fat foods, and for myself the Core foods have cut down on the urge to binge. It's also why I'm not including the flex points at this point, because nearly all non-core foods are a binge trigger for me.

hi guys!

good luck with your wi!

taking those oranges is an awesome nsv! wtg!

Morning,

I'm back from the WI. I'm down 3 pounds!!!!! Because I made a commitment to stay through the meeting you have only found out now, but all throughout the meeting I was thinking "Oh I can't wait to get back home and get on the computer". So I've had the latte sitting here reading and typing.

One thing that's a bit weird, is I was expecting closer to a 5 lb. loss. I think I have to calm down abit.....3 pounds is alot......so although I've had a great first week, my latte, I can't help but be abit let down. Maybe it's because the journey has really begun and it's going to be long.............

Morning Kaplods,

Just read your post, sounds like you had quite the evening. That's part of the reason I've kept it a secret. I can get into here online, but out there in the real world, I can't. Don't ask me why. Even at the WW meeting I felt uncomfortable and was eager to get back here and talk instead.

I think you've nailed it when you talk about your husband making better food choices. That's half the battle, changing a lifetime of eating habits. While your sister may have had her victories with weight loss, they are hers and she owns them. You and your husband own your own choices for weight loss.

The choice to eat carbs, do Core, do Flex.......it's all a moot point, the bigger picture has been the choice to move in the right direction.

Stick with Core as long as it works for you, then like you said if it doesn't, change it up.

Talk later........

How is everyone else doing? Anybody else have a WI day? Well it's Day 6 for me work wise....and then I'm off for 2 days......plan on abit of snoozing and reading. I did get a new book yesterday by of course Jodi Picoult, called "Mercy".......hopefully it will continue to pour rain as it is today and I won't feel too guilty about lying around reading....lolol.

Have a good weekend!!

I have found that the minute you tell anyone you are on a diet, the diet police show up and will monitor every bite you put in your mouth.I just keep quiet about it and when somene says aren't you going to eat your dessert( or whatever)I just say no I don't feel like it today.Eventually some one will ask if you have lost weight and I say Yes and I did it on purpose.

This is my 8th day on WW flex plan and I havent kept it a secret really. My family knows and Im trying to get my aunt on it with me since we both like alittle bit of a push (and a bit of healthy competition). Im just doing online WW becuase Im not ready for meetings and am afraid I will just stop if I find somthing I dont like. I was so relieved to see this site. I can get the support I need here without meetings or weigh ins.
This is my first diet because Im finally ready after 9yrs and 3 kids to lose the weight. This week has been tough but this is doable. (especially since Andrea introduced me to Splenda).
Last night was rough the kids made brownies (my favorite). I tried to distract myself, I weighed myself (still the same) I stayed out of the kitchen. I went in my room to read but in the end the brownie won and ate up a good portion of my allowance. This morning I trashed them and went to the grocerie store and got some of those 100 calorie snacks and some veggies.

I've been online here before, but it has been awhile. I rejoined WW 6 weeks ago and I lost 5 pounds, but gained it all back because of my mind. I told everyone and have allowed the external pressure to play on my thoughts, so I have cheated left and right. I have gained it all back and am embarassed to go back for this Mondays weigh in. I have to suck it up (or in) and persevere. Don't give up. However, I am not mentioning it or talking about it with anyone again. My husband didn't know I joined 6 weeks ago and it will stay that way. He is the worst. He will say, 'Are you going to eat THAT?' while standing there with his skinny body and a bag of chips in hand. I need to get my head in the game and learn to create a plan for my eating, shopping and exercise once and for all. Cheer me on ladies. I need the motivation.

three pounds is great! a really good start!

let's see if this sounds familiar:

"I wasn't in a rush to gain this weight, and I am not going to rush to take it off." who was that? oh that's right, it was YOU, silly!

hee hee. i am just reminding you of that because it really made an impression on me. be kind to yourself, and celebrate your loss! i mean really if you weighed in and lost 5, you would wish it was 7. if you lost 7, you would wish for 10. At least, that is how I am. You're doing great! Keep it up!

Congratulations on the loss Inhtse. I bet that Latte was great.

You guys make me smile......
 

Hi,

Omigod, thanks for making me "eat" my words. I know....I know......we are (I am) never satisfied.......it was a great start.

The Latte was Fabulous!!
 

All 12 oz. of it. For some reason today I was really hungry I've gone over my points abit maybe by 5 or so, but as I sit here and reflect I think it was abit of stress eating from getting through that first week. I wish I could of rewarded myself in a different manner, I even drank water, but nothing would satisfy me.....so I had one cookie, rice cakes and cereal. Really not so bad when I see it here in writing. Back on track in the morning?

Hi Tracy,

You've come to the best place, we've pretty much all agreed that telling people can sabotage your weight loss. It's really working out for me to be here on 3FC, keeps me honest, lets me be myself. Otherwise at work and with friends, I feel I'm being watched, sometimes feels like everyone is thinking "oh how long will she last this time on WW?" Well I'm moving in Week 2 and I plan to be here on 3FC as much as possible. For one thing it's keeping me away from my kitchen, keeping my hands busy, and clearing my thoughts about all this diet stuff. Joining again was embarrassing for me....I mean you could tell the leader was looking at me......"hmm I know her...".....lolol. I think that switching locations will give me anonymity....umm...that would be a NO.....lol.

So Tracy, go on back in, at least now you know not to mention it to anyone in order for it to work for you. Plus you are here with this wonderful array of women who are nothing short of wonderful.

Talk soon.