Hi, everyone! I haven't been here for a long time. I have, like most of you, done every diet ever created and have done WW off and on for a couple of years. I've never reached my goal because I quit and go back to my old way of eating as soon as I'm starting to like the way I look.
I don't know why I do this.
I started WW meetings in January, lost 12 pounds by April, stopped going to meetings and stopped following the program the end of April, and have gained back about half of the 12 I lost. I am soooo sick of myself!!
I would like to lose at least 15 more pounds (20 would be great!), so it's not like I have a tremendous amount to lose.
I'm going to start fresh tomorrow as a new member of WW! I know that WW is the only truly effective way to lose. I just have to recommit and stop beating myself up. I can't do meetings right now because of scheduling issues, but I know how to do the program.
Some support would be great, though!!
Thanks for listening!

I understand...i called it a CLEAN START. It's tough to stay focused. So let's check in daily, accountability makes it harder to cheat My last weightloss buddie made me send weekly scale photos.

You've made the decision to try again, and that's the biggest step!

If you want, you should pop on over to the "Lets Track Together" thread. Many of us post onthere daily as a way to remain accountable. The ladies are nice and offer great support and encouragement!

Good luck!

Thank you both for the words of encouragement! Your stats are awesome!!
I'm headed to the Let's Track thread right now!!

I am starting over today too !!!!!!

I am not telling anyone around me that I am starting over because I NEVER follow through - so this time I am doing all for myself - too myself ...and We'll see what happens ! ! !

Starting over again here too. We can do this!

Hey, ladies! How were your first days? Mine went pretty well. I'm keeping the cravings in control and don't feel too hungry. Personally, I think it is hardest at the beginning, when you've been used to consuming a LOT more food than this.

I am posting over on the "Let's Track Together" thread. The people there seem really nice and supportive, so come on over!

Britte

I'm starting over again and did this about three weeks ago. I have a meeting and weigh in this afternoon.
I am looking for motivation!
I wonder if it's not a good thing to tell everyone around you that you are trying again? Does that give you an "out" if you fail and you don't have to face them all?
Maybe telling people and sharing how you struggle is the best way to succeed
Linda

I think that a lot of times that we don't share because we don't want to feel like a failure if it fall through. Losing weight and keeping it off is one of the hardest things that I have ever done. It always seems to come back. I keep telling myself that if I keep trying that even small changes will help over my lifetime. I had gastric bypass about 15 years ago and lost from 330 to 170 lbs. , but I gain in the last 4-5 years because I never changed my eating habits. When I started being tight in size 20's, I thought the insanity had to end. I love WW because it holds you accountable when you have to go step on that scale in front of people and if you use this site, there is so much support for each and everyone of us from all over the world! I have been trying hard and eating better and exercising, especially with walking, which has helped me lose weight this time.
Good luck to you ladies and find someone to be accountable too, even if it's just this site and not your family. Your family will see it as it comes off and know that you are doing something good for yourself!

Exquisitern, of course I totally understand why it would be hard to tell anyone about weight loss efforts. I have basically "hung my head in shame" in front of other people in talking about this. For me at least, though, I think it's a good thing for me to share my efforts with people as it gives me courage to "just say no" to the coffee cakes, doughnuts, etc. that are at meetings I attend. Seems like people are always bringing something. Lately I've been trying to bring my own WW bars, fruit or whatever. This way I don't feel deprived, but when the doughnuts are offered, I can say clearly "No thanks, I'm REALLY trying hard to lose weight". I'm hoping that these sabotage people get the hint and maybe bring something a bit less calorie or perhaps resort to just bringing their own snack. It's fun to "treat" people and show up with a lovely food item in meetings, but for some it is an irresistable challenge.
Can anyone share what are better choices to bring to a group meeting that could work and not "appear" as if one is dieting? That might be helpful.
Linda

I'm starting over again on Monday the 26th. I fell waaaay off track for several weeks! I know the holiday weekend will be tough, but I'll get through it!

I'm still hanging in and trying hard. I went out to dinner (my downfall) two nights in a row as it was our wedding anniversary this weekend.
Today I have vowed to eat all my meals at home and stay "on program".
Let's keep at it!
Linda