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Comment by Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie on July 5, 2011 at 7:15pm

My weight slowly crept up as the years passed and I just kept up sizing my clothes.  Finally about 3 years ago I lost the extra 30 pounds and kept it off until a few months ago when my stress levels just made me want to eat sweets again and again and again, as well as meals that were too big.  I am going to use you all's WW commitment to get my rear in gear and re-lose the extra pounds I gained.  It is not a lot but it is the result of pure sugar eating.I am finding this harder than the first time around.

Comment by Melissa on July 5, 2011 at 9:43am

Should we start a discussion thread for those of us getting on WW again to make it easier to follow?  I have some WW meals in the freezer and just got some fruit and veggies at the farmers stand down the road, so I am probably good for a couple days.  I did not star today off well with breakfast...had a doctor appointment and was poked and probed so needed some comfort food.  That will be one of my biggest hurdles along with getting active again.  I have put on about 30 pounds since I got maried 2.5 yrs ago.  I managed to lose about 10 pounds early last year and kept it off until the holidays, so since the beginning of the year I got down 5 pounds and have kept it off, just need to get jump started again!

Comment by Jane Smith on July 5, 2011 at 8:16am

What a great idea for a group.  I too joined WW in May of 2001 and lost 100 lbs.  I kept it off for 7 years.  This last year I managed to put back on 30 lbs.  I know why, and not that it's an excuse, but my mother passed away just when my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's.  I am the youngest of 5 and the only one that takes care of my dad.  The two siblings that live an hour and a half away, see my dad about a hour a year and didn't even send him a father's day card.  Needless to say, I have been under a lot of stress.  My dad is now on hospice and in the last stage of Alz, but that could go on for a very long time, as this disease is so unpredictable. 

I could not have gotten through this without Lucy and Ethel.  They are the best therapy anyone could ask for.  Today I recommitted.  I got up earlier this morning and walked 30 minutes on the treadmill, and am now at work.  I hope it cools down tonight so I can take the girls for a walk.  These 108 degree days are killing us.

 

I hope everyone has a great day.

Comment by Kerri B. & Zoey on July 5, 2011 at 7:50am

Good for you Jennifer.  Sometimes just facing the scale is the hardest thing!  Hi everyone.  I just joined this group, am a soon to be doodle owner (Jul 30) AND also just happen to be a fellow WW.  I joined WW back in 2000 and lost 80#s, reaching my lowest weight in my adult life.  I slowly began to lose focus and gradually put all the weight back on.  Last March I recommitted myself to the program and have lost almost 40#s.  Feeling great and not beating myself up when I slip up.  I am a firm believer that this is a lifestyle change, and there is no such thing as a diet if you want to keep the #'s off.  You have to commit to changing your life.  Anyhoo...I am looking forward to having a pooch again and hoping it will encourage me to be more active, getting out doing things with the dog.  Glad to join the group!

Comment by Jennifer and Jack on July 5, 2011 at 7:12am

Alright everyone I did it, I stepped on the scale, I was not at all surprised by how much weight I have gained since last November, when my BMI was 25. I have gained a total of  31 pounds. leaving me with a BMI  is now considered obese right at 30, Anything 25 and under is considered healthy, My goal is to be healthy. Today I am going to be back on track. What have you guys who said you are doing this with me done?? I have not even gone food shopping yet but will do that some time tomorrow, I have enough to get me through today in a healthy way!!!! Have a great day, start small!!!

Comment by Jennifer and Jack on July 4, 2011 at 1:36pm

Yippie< I am so excited. I love WW, I ended up on life support the week the changed their point system and I never got into the new way of doing things. I always have done a lower carb version of WW though. Tomorrow I am going to weigh in and then plug my numbers online to see my points.

 

Joanne, they have totally revamped the point system this past November, do you have that information? I am already a paying member and I will be happy to share anything I can.

 

To everyone starting tomorrow, are you sure you are ready? Do you have the foods you need to make it through the day successfully? I can wait another day to start if we all need time to get that last pig out in an get to the food store? 

 

I think maybe we can start this on a new discussion and keep things that way. I am not sure if I will state my weight on here, If I know me, I think I will, it keeps me more accountable, but that is each persons option I know my BMI is now moved from normal weight to overweight, but I am hoping it didn't go to obese!!!

Comment by Joanne ~ Spud* on July 4, 2011 at 1:24pm

Although I joined this group in January, I've never participated.  When summer came around this year, and my age hit 21 51 things were so tight.  So tight, I could not button anything. 

I know WW diet well enough and designed a point sheet for myself. ( if anyone wants this document--I'll send them one)

After walking miles, I've been riding my fat arse down the road on a bicycle and my goal is to one day ride it to work. 

I can now button my pants.  Whew.  It is slow at our age... but WW works.  Nice and Slow, but works.

I'm supportive to anyone's healthy diet.

Comment by Lisa, Daisy & Dexter on July 4, 2011 at 1:16pm

Jennifer, I really admire you for doing this, are you on line or do you go to meetings?

With me the accountability is key so just being on and letting ANYONE besides my family, who tend to forgive my weight and try to be supportive they are also a "come on honey/Mom, you have been so good, treat yourself, would be good for me.

You said you are starting again Tuesday...I think I may join you. I have not attended anything since the program changed but I am a 3 time joiner that never really "got there". You lost 80lbs, I lost 47 once and then, well, you know.

So now that all of DK can see this, I guess I had better get on board. I need your support.

Lisa

Comment by Jennifer and Jack on July 4, 2011 at 1:16pm

oKay great, I do weight watchers online and I also use the weight watchers fan club page ... I am gearing to start tomorrow.... I still need to go food shopping an get my staples.... Yippie for having someone to do this with!!!

Comment by Melissa on July 4, 2011 at 1:06pm

Hey Jen...I will be your WW buddy...I have tried to stay on it best I can, but it is so hard with Peter's schedule and such. And also dealing with other issues...hard to be motivated. Maybe if there was someone else to talk to about it, that would help!

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