Hi....
This is my first time to post a message.
I have been feeling so bad lately about my weight but obviously not enough to get really serious about it. I cry myself to sleep at night and cry again in the morning when I try to squeeze into my clothes to go to work. All day at work I put on the front that everything is okay, but I feel terrible.
I am approximately 30 pounds over where I feel good and have gained and lost those same pounds forever. I go down a few, start feeling a little better and then start eating all the wrong stuff again. I love sweet food like chips, candy, anything that is easy to put my hands on. And when I am eating those things, I am not even hungry as I probably just finished supper.
My hubby does not really understand as he says, "Well just don't buy it", but something in me says that I am having it in the house in case company drops over. Yeah right, when they arrive, I have already eaten it all.
Boy, do I need some encouragement and help!!!!
I so much want to follow Weight Watchers because I think it is an excellent program, at least allowing one to eat most foods.

WishLady, welcome. We've very happy you decided to post a message and join us. I know how you feel and WW can certainly help you ... if you are ready to help yourself! You need to make a commitment to make a lifestyle change, not go on another diet. That means you need to learn to change your eating habits and eat properly, not lose a few pounds and then go back. You will lose your cravings for sweets, I did and so did many others. It won't be easy, but you will feel so much better about yourself. Are you doing this at home or attending meetings? Please let us know how we can help you.

Wishlady,
You can do this. Thousands of people around the world are doing this as we read the e-mail. This WW program is simple and extremely individual. Congrats on posting and getting started and best of luck to make your wishes come true!

234/?/thinner

Hi Wishlady,
First off you really have to want to do this. Second get all that food that tempts you out of the house, the heck with company, they can bring their own goodies or better yet they are there to see you why not just sit and enjoy each others company without the junk food. You can do this, you are worth it. There are plenty of low point sweets that can help you stay on program. Try to drink lots of water and keep plenty of fruits to munch on. I wish you the best of luck!

Everything you all say is true. I have made it through day one and although it was not easy, it is behind me. Now I will look forward to tomorrow and instead of being anxious about it, I will try to fill "those" times with other things rather than eating.
The support you have shown has been amazing and so immediate. I can't tell you what it means to have other people feel exactly the same things - it sure makes me realize that I am not alone.
I find it very difficult to stay at the Weight Watcher meetings. I know for many people they thrive on the attention that the group discussions offer, but for me I would rather be any place but there, other than to weigh in.
Again, you all have no idea how much stronger I feel than last night at this time. Your ideas and support mean a great deal. It is nice to know that if I need to talk to someone about this, I can. I am almost looking forward to day two of the new me.

Wishlady: You are certainly not alone in not wanting to speak up at meetings. I also feel uncomfortable sharing results. I am a fairly private person and just don't get into that thing. I certainly like to hear others talk about their successess and sometimes, setbacks, but I am not one of them. My friend who goes with me gets very aggravated if I don't talk at meetings, but I feel no need to.

As far as keeping stuff in the house for company, forget it. In the cabinet, for me, is a short distance to my mouth. I do keep somethings like pretzels and BBQ potato chips, which I absolutely hate, and some little debbie type stuff, which I also don't like on the off chance someone drops by.

I am trying to learn to stop making excuses for the weigh I am, joke!!!! I am the weight I am only because I have not been in the mindset to do anything about. I still struggle. Probably always will.

Elaine

I wish you all the best with WW. It's hard at first, but over time I've found this program to be very easy to follow. I'm shy at meetings, too – but get some very good ideas from other members.

You must believe that you are worth your success, and I hope you find the great support here to be of help. This site has been so instrumental in my success so far (212 start, 190 currently).

Good luck!

Wishlady,
Good for you. Here's something else I do that works for me. I have a cabinet set aside with angelfood mix, crushed pineapple, tuna, WW Just 2 point bars, popcorn, etc. All the foods that help me stay on program. That way when I feel "needy" I can go to that cabinet and find something that is low in points and stay OP. Hope this helps.

234/?/thinner

hey wishlady!

i (re)joined weight watchers again on the 18th too.
i felt so icky. i could actually feel the extra weight, and it felt very uncomfortable.
it's hard at first. it is. but it gets better with time. you will get to a point when all the chips and candy make you feel sick instead of tasting good. i can't eat fast food anymore because i am physically ill right after finishing the meal.
summer is wonderful for learning to eat healthy. you can make smoothies, and eat watermelon, and find fresh tomatoes. you can barbecue squash and eggplant on the grill. you can go swimming, walk the dog, play frisbee, or go to the beach (i live in california...can you tell?).
you need to change your outlook on your life. this isn't just to lose weight so you can fit into a smaller clothing size. it is a way of living that lowers your rates for colon cancer, breast cancer, diabetes, heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes. it takes a while to learn to eat better, and then maintain it. but you can do it. look at your kids for motivation (if you have kids...it seems like everyone here does). you want to see them graduate from high school or college, see them get married, play with your grandkids.
find a concrete motivation, and i guarantee you that you will succeed. there is no alternative but success.

andrea

Dear Elaine:
It is so nice to know that other people struggle at Weight Watchers meetings too. When I first joined, the organizers very strongly encouraged me to stay for the meeting. Uncomfortable as that was for me personally, I got through the first meeting but made the decision that I could not do that again. So, I just went to weigh in and left as that was what worked best for me.
I have received more positive and personally rewarding support in the past three days from this website than I have in all my years of battling the extra pounds. Thank you to you all.
Thank you for the suggestion of getting rid of the snacks. They are now out of my house. I took them to work to a co-worker who weighs about 110 pound soaking wet.
Thanks again.
Anne

Dear Nancy:
Congratulations on your weight loss. You must be extremely proud of yourself. Again, it is surprising how many people are shy at group meetings, but I give you credit that you are able to stay at them. Keep up the good work.
Anne

Dear ItryHarder:
In the past three days I have stocked my kitchen with some of your suggestions about lower point foods. Thanks so much for taking the time to respond to me. It really means so much.

Dear Andrea:
I really hope that junk food will eventually be something that does not hold any attraction for me. I am very much looking forward to better health in the near future. Although I do not have children, I certainly have much motivation in my life and I have been focusing on that more in the past few days and it seems to be working. Thanks for responding to me and for your encouragement.
Anne