NON WW & WW NEWBIES, OUR NEW LIFE, THE START OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL

HappyBride917

Hi All -
Hope everyone had a good day! I was wondering if anyone has ever struggled with letting go of weight watchers? I think I've said I was going to do it before, but in the back of my head I keep thinking I should go back. I love my fitness pal...I think I have a better opportunity of being successful here (as long as I plan ahead), and I really can not afford weight watchers. I haven't been to a meeting in almost a month...I've been using myfitnesspal and trying to get a grasp at counting calories. I know someone has said to me before (on this board I'm pretty sure) it's because I'm comfortable with weight watchers and I already know it. I know that is part of it....and I haven't been too successful with WW either. I fall back into the same old habits with the program that I always have. I just cannot seem to cut the cord! I'm getting billed again in a couple of weeks so I've got to do it soon - but it's just hard for me...not sure why.

mysticlizard

Hi all just stopping by quick.

@cbabie - I have placed several loved ones as well as spending much of my career working in residential facilities. I am sorry to tell you when placing someone it is a 45 day settling in process. The first week can be rough for your loved one. Then they settle in until about the third week when homesickness sets in. That I think is the hardest for the resident because they come to understand they will not be returning home. If the facility is a good fit, by 45 days the person is settled and all right with the placement. I know this will be of no comfort to you. Just get through the best you can and know if it is the right placement some of the burden will be lifted from you by a caring staff, making going forward easier. Last year I moved my mother from her home of 44 years, sorting through all her belongings, moving her, disposing of years of possessions, getting her house on the market, and getting it sold, with the added bonus of dealing with my sister that was incapable of being any help at all. All I can tell you is that you will get through it. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Know when you are feeling overwhelmed and worn out I am sending you positive thoughts and energy. Hang in there (((HUGS))).

beachlovertam

Hi new here ... still on WW through the end of the month but then mfp only. Will miss the meetings but my doctor wants me to do this and so far I am having better luck with this than I did on ww. Anyone else?

Look forward to getting to know folks!
Tam

theslightedgeforever

I was going to write something but daughter wants to play Phase 10 I think she likes me beating her.
So I'll check in tomorrow.

welcome @beachlovertam

cbabie

Morning:

@mysticlizard I am so sorry to hear about your mom..I told someone yesterday. I have an aunt who loves to give me her opinion.. I wouldn't wish this on ANYONE, this is horrible to do. I appreciate your honesty and your insight. I will take it and use it to help me get through this. I came home last night and ate my emotions...got to stop doing that!!!

@beachlovertam Welcome here and yes a lot of us are ex-WW or some are still trying to do both, but most are not. I won't answer for anyone but me. I lost and got my lifetime on WW, however, I enjoy this as it tells me what is going into my body. I know some people can be "thin" and eat all junk food, but is that healthy? NO, so I know that our bodies are designed for the good food and not the junk, it will heal itself if we just take care of it!! I would ask you to really give it 100% effort for 1 month and see what you think and let us all know. I have also learned if we keep looking back at what we had...we never go forward. (talking to myself here)

okay I have not had a good morning, and I have a customer deadline I have to get done...so I will chat with you guys later

cbabie

NEOHgirl

@HappyBride917: I did WW off and from the age of 19 until the age of 44. It helped me learn healthy eating, and lots of strategies to deal with tough situations. After several weeks of dual tracking on WW and MFP, and after struggling with their new program, I gave up WW and I’ve never looked back. At some point they cannot teach you anything new, and even with their program, the key to success is finding the determination and the stamina to keep at it through all of the real-world situations you find yourself in every day. You can always rejoin WW for free when they run a promotion if after a few months of MFP only you feel like you want to go back. Maybe use the money you would have spent on WW to reward yourself for your successes *_*

@beachlovertam You are not alone. I switched in January of 2016, and have managed to lose 30+ lbs using MFP only. Welcome!

@theslightedge… Card version or dice version? My family usually plays the card version, but I bought the dice version because it’s easier to travel with.

@cbabie : Hope your day gets better. We’ve been dealing with DBF’s mom in a similar situation. She’s not in a residential facility yet, but they’ve had health aides pretty much round the clock for most of the past year. We know it’s only a matter of time. ((HUGS))

Hello all – I am plugging away this week. I’ve been in a bit of a funk. Sunday was my planned day of rest and I came short of my step count on Monday by 800 steps because I just didn’t care. I’ve met my step targets the past 2 days, so I am back on track. Calorie-wise I’ve been good, managed to stay under my calorie targets 5/7 of the past days. Official WI is tomorrow and I had an awesome scale peek Tuesday that has disappeared by today but I am hoping that scale # comes back by tomorrow. My goal was to lose a full lb this week; I will be traveling next week and I want to have a good loss going into the road trip and restaurant foods for 3.5 days.

Happy Thursday all!

cbabie

Morning to all: didn't stay OP yesterday, no walk, ran out of time. Walking this morning and again trying to stay OP...I figure out of all the times I TRY I will make it..LOL

@NEOHgirl I hope you don't have to go through it. I will tell you the emotions you go through are horrible. But it does make you look at health in a whole different matter...even mental health.

I hope everyone has a great Friday.
cbabie

trooworld

Hi all! I hope you have a great day. Here are some personals...

@cbabie it must be very hard to manage both your dad's health and a full-time job. I don't know how you do it. Hang in there!

@NEOHgirl that's great that you donate blood! Congrats on hitting your step goal and coming in under your calories for not one, but two days.

@HappyBride917 yes, I struggled hard with giving up WW. In my case, it was because I had made friends at the meeting and I liked my meeting leader. But my pocket book was getting pretty empty on WW, so it had to go. I wish you luck with your decision.

@beachlovertam welcome! That's good that you have your doctor's blessing to do MFP. Good luck!

cathyfalcone9819

Dear Happy Bride
Take what you have learned from WW and go from there. I was a WW member forever and recently thought about going back but it sucked up too much money and with retiring soon I really needed to cut expenses. When I use mfp and follow the good health guidelines of WW I'm actually not as hungry and lose a lot

NEOHgirl

It's been a successful WW-week. I saw a decent loss. My sleep is getting earlier like I want, and I'm hitting my activity goals most days. My goal for the next week is to lose .5; My WI next week will be Wednesday instead of Friday because we're traveling for a long weekend. I am going to bring my workout clothes and hit the hotel gym every day while there. I also booked a facial and a pedicure at the hotel spa as a reward for my hard work. This week makes 4 losses in a row. I have 25# left to go.

Previous WI: 2/10/17
Starting weight in 2008: 230.0
Starting weight 2017: 175.9
Today’s WI: 173.5
Weekly result: down .9#
Yearly loss: 2.4#
Overall loss: 56.5#
Goal weight: 148# or less (healthy BMI)

beachlovertam

So far, 10 days in, I am loving mfp! I've lost a little almost every day even if it's only .1 I am happy to see the change!

I feel so much more free than I did with "the points" but feel like I have to hide my face if I run into someone from ww. Do/did any of you feel similar?

I have multiple sclerosis and lots of pain with it. Exercise is so hard for me. But I will try to do something each day this coming week.

Tam

cbabie

Morning everyone! It looks like some of our regulars are missing. I am trying to get back on track and start today as the plan for life. As I see what my father is going through, it causes me to "slowly" look at my life and my health. I know there seems to be things we have no control over. There is one thing that I have learned, is that even if I don't have control God does. Even if I have no control, I can control the things I can and it will have an influence on the things I can't control. Mostly me....LOL So I have spent the morning looking at how I can manage my time and my health better. I have eaten poorly due to lack of planning and stress and just plain old fatigue.

@trooworld Thank you, and I hope you are having a great day!
@cathyfalcon Great advise. We can always take what we have learned in anything and apply it to our now!
@gemwolf110 I bet you are so excited for your new hours..
@NEOHgirl great stats!
@beachlovertam My dad has a form of MS, so I understand, I will tell you as I watch him don't give up and don't stop trying to move something!! Movement of any kind is good!! Welcome, we are glad you are here!!

okay I have to get my busy day moving..

Cbabie

dankas001

hi folks lost 3lb at 1st wi soooo happy mind you ive also had throat infection this week so mainly been having soup juice hope everyones well & having a good weekend kate xx

cbabie

@dankas001 great job.. sorry about the throat

mysticlizard

Hi all,

I am flying to Phoenix tomorrow morning for 10 days. I will check in as I can.

@cbabie - (((hugs)))

theslightedgeforever

Here's the weekly WW Highlights video

https://youtu.be/PGhdNl9a4_0?list=PLotciwu13pympuBvNte5ZWt9E96kqjYPp

cbabie I would politely tell your aunt that she can come be caretaker anytime.

NEOHgirl card version of Phase 10 didn't know there was a dice version. I spoke too soon about winning. My dd beat me every game once I said that. We had fun though. You are doing great with your losses. You will be imy inspiration.

trooworld How have you been doing after finishing your Whole30. Was that what it was called or did I just make that up? lol

cathyfalcone I agree, if you just follow the plan, any plan works. We all pretty much know what to eat and what to avoid or cut down portion sizes. For me, its just a matter of doing it consistently.

gemwolf Everybody has to follow their own plan. Or as that one lady I like to watch does, combine 2 plans. It seems to work for her. I think if we just went back on thought about when were we most successful on this joirney. What were we eating? How were we exercising? For me food was good when I was alone. But that's not feasible long term as I like having dh around. Exercise was same thing. When visiting my dad. I go alone and he eats his food and I eat mine. I walk so much there cause he stresses me out and I need a daily escape. lol So I need to figure out a different time in my life. Oh just thought of one.

beachlovertam When WW mates see you losing weight, no reason to hide. Maybe they will be hiding from you as they may not be losing. I have a friend with MS. She says by keeping moving, she has less flare ups. She's real slow walking she says but she gets out there with her walker and moves. Is there a local Y in your area where you could have access to a pool? That might make it easier.

danka Yeah at the three lb loss. I hope you get better soon.

mysticlizard Have a safe trip. The weather in Phoenix is probably good this time of year. Enjoy outside walks.

okay took me forever to finish and it's late. But I'm here.

trooworld

Lots of losses this week, congrats to all who have lost! My goal for today is to track my food. It seems like a small goal but I haven't tracked my food in over 30 days, so it's a big deal to me. I'm also meeting a friend at the gym at 4:30pm (I'm off work today and tomorrow so I have the luxury of going early) but I kind of doubt we will get much done, as I tend to laugh a lot with this friend. Hopefully we can get something done. Tomorrow, I have to get a dental implant done so I took the day off. I may go into work after the procedure, depending on how I feel. I might stay home and just chill out.

@beachlovertam I do feel that way a bit if I run into someone I used to know from WW. But they never make me feel uncomfortable, it's always my own mind doing it.

@theslightedgeforever no you didn't make it up, that's what it is called lol. I'm doing ok, I did binge on chips and dip while I was in Tucson, other than that I'm doing just ok. I need to get back to tracking my food in MFP. Without tracking, I feel like nobody is watching and I can eat with reckless abandonment.

lore11a

Hi, everyone!!! Things have started to settle down a bit with taking my parents back and forth to Doctors and Physical Therapy. Thank goodness!! My Dad's hand is finally healing from surgery and doesn't require anymore therapy and my Mom's ankle is slowly getting better from her fall. I thank God everyday for my parents. I just got back from my dental appointment and got a good checkup. The best news is, I don't have to go back for 6 months. I was having to go every 3 months. I am one of the lucky ones that plaque builds up faster than most people. Lol. I am going to have to do some things differently. I seem to be stuck at the same weight. I know I haven't been exercising like I should. I have been journaling my food for the most part but I have decided I need to do better on both. I do pretty good at Breakfast and Lunch, on my calories, and even most of the time at Dinner. Then comes the snacking at night, which is a different story all together. Does anyone else have this problem and how do you handle it? I think I just have to really get determined!!! Congratulation to all of you that have lost weight!!!! Everyone have a very Blessed Day!!!

theslightedgeforever

trooworld Let me know how your dental implant goes. I don't have enough mass where they need to do the implant so I have to do a bone graft type thing first then wait for 6 months.

lore I'm the exact same way. Tracking breakfast and lunch is a habit but not the evening. I'm not handling it I guess. I just entered my weight and realized I havent weighed for 3 weeks and gained 6.5 lbs. Dd was here 2 1/2 weeks. I guess I will start weighing daily again as that helps me but will only enter my weight on Mondays. Having my fitbit not work didn't seem to help either. Now that all of these excuses are behind me, I can move forward to better health.

cbabie

Morning friends...

I realized I didn't post yesterday, even though I read. I just get so crazy busy these days. I was doing great and then blew it last night...sugar was calling my name and wouldn't let up. Now I have heartburn this morning...

@trooworld I hate going to the dentist, not sure why. They tell me I have good bone structure, good teeth, etc. That just is genes..because I for sure don't take care of my teeth. You will get back on the band wagon of tracking. I have not done so well and yes I have to get back to it.

@lore11a Night eating is the worst. I have been doing much better, but had a lapse yesterday. I have watched myself and it's usually do to something I ate before hand that triggered the craving or emotional eating... That's good on the slow down of PT and dr's..mine just seems to keep going, and I am looking forward to the day I don't have to take my Dad to the Dr, it's very tiring..

@theslightedgeforever boy do I know the weight gain by not wanting to "see" the scale. I feel like the tracking and the weighing, makes me accountable...and I do so much better.

Okay gals have to go walk...

cbabie