Ok, the last few days I realized that the WW plan actually really sets me free.
I have always been big. I have seen many people throughout the years staring at me when I eat. I am not a fast food eater but I sure like to eat and I ate big portions. I really felt like a pig sometimes or I could see it in people's face that they think I shouldn't eat that.
NOW I eat. NOW I don't feel guilty or ashame because I know I am eating right. And it sets me free. WW is so flexible that I even can go and enjoy a burger, grinning because I know I am still losing weight and I can 100% guilt-free enjoy the meal.
I think this is a big part of what keeps me going (on top of my love for the scale right now!) because I feel free when I eat.
I feel exactly the same way! It's nice knowing that I can go out tonight and order something without wondering if I am breaking my 'diet'. I know that what I am ordering fits into my plan and that makes me feel so empowered.
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I feel this way, too. I think the reason I've never been successful at losing weight before is because I always thought that losing weight meant giving up every type of food I love. No more pizza, no more potato chips, no more soda. But with WW, I know that's not true -- I can still have everything I love, just as long as it's in moderation.
It's so freeing, because unlike all the "diets" I've been on, this isn't something that I'm going to "go off of" one of these days. This is a lifestyle change, and because I'm not cutting all my favourite foods out, there's less chance that I'll end up going right back to them once my "diet" is over.
I'm really pleased with my results so far, and -- unlike all the other times I've tried to lose weight -- I *know* I can do this.
I totally agree. I had been successful with South Beach in the past but after my second child I could not stick with it. I think it was because I felt like every time I had eaten a little sugar or white flour or whatever I felt I had blown it and I just went ahead and fell of the wagon. With WW P+ I can splurge occasionally and still stay on plan.
I agree. I like to say that with WW I can have anything I want but I can't have everything I want. I have to make choices within my calorie budget. Then I can have what I like and still be 100% on plan.
I also agree. It's very freeing to know that you can whatever you want/need to, without starving yourself or only eating things you don't really love.
I would die without chocolate and carbs and on WW I can have both! WW has helped me realize that portion control is very important. I have learned to savour my food more and stop going for that "second helping". I've also noticed that I am fuller faster now. Love it!
I agree. I like to say that with WW I can have anything I want but I can't have everything I want. I have to make choices within my calorie budget. Then I can have what I like and still be 100% on plan.
I like to say that with WW I can have anything I want but I can't have everything I want.
That's a great one!! I might have to quote you now and then :-)
I feel this way, too. I think the reason I've never been successful at losing weight before is because I always thought that losing weight meant giving up every type of food I love. No more pizza, no more potato chips, no more soda. But with WW, I know that's not true -- I can still have everything I love, just as long as it's in moderation.
It's so freeing, because unlike all the "diets" I've been on, this isn't something that I'm going to "go off of" one of these days. This is a lifestyle change, and because I'm not cutting all my favourite foods out, there's less chance that I'll end up going right back to them once my "diet" is over.
I'm really pleased with my results so far, and -- unlike all the other times I've tried to lose weight -- I *know* I can do this.
I couldn't have said how I feel any better than this!!! Totally agree with every word.
I so agree! I can lose weight and still have a beer and a couple of hot wings now and then. Or cake at weddings or whatever. Just budget it in and enjoy!
I think I'll print this thread and take it to my next WW meeting.
My feelings exactly! I just tried out South Beach for one month to see what else is out there, I was stalling in Weight Watchers but it was all me. I started losing again with South Beach but I was feeling so guilty if I even entertained the thought of eating a grain! I kept thinking to myself, if I was on WW I'd be eating that and losing. Well I'm back and I feel free again! Plus with the little flip flop hiccup I am back to doing WW 100% and losing while feeling happy again. What a relief!!
Yay for you! I find being in control and making choices that are good for my health is so empowering and gives me a sense of pride that I was lacking before. I don't often eat junk food or takeout now but when I do I really enjoy it, usually using up some of my WPs for it, so can still maintain a loss at the wkly WI.
I agree! I just started WW last Sunday but I already love it. I am doing online only. I just love searching recipes (I love to cook and bake) on the website, reading the reviews, and that I can eat whatever I want... well, as long as I budget correctly. I have realized that a cupcake will not keep me full but a chicken breast will, so why bother eating the crap that does my body no good? I even get to have a few drinks if I want to once a week.
Weight watchers has helped me realize many things I already knew, but also given me guidelines on what and how much of it to eat. I'm having fun and already lost more than six pounds.
I found out that WW = freedom
