Went to a meeting Sat

It's been months and I've gained back most of what I lost last year (my
fault because WW works when you follow it and I know that deep down) BUT I'm
still down a couple of pounds from where I was when I started WW and that is
about still about 36 pounds lighter than my heaviest before I got pregnant
with DS#2. I've been on program 2 days and doing pretty well with staying in
a reasonable range of points (still have 21 flex points left) and have
tracked (written) everything I've been eating.
Tanukiki

I'm so happy you went to a meeting. I'm a true believer in meetings.
You are making a commitment, you can learn so much from your leader as
well as from the other members and you realize you have support. It
also has you tracking again, which is wonderful. I hope you have the
vry best week.
Audrey

"tanukiki" wrote in message
news:hww%h.7329$rm.7114@trndny03...
It's been months and I've gained back most of what I lost last year
(my fault because WW works when you follow it and I know that deep
down) BUT I'm still down a couple of pounds from where I was when I
started WW and that is about still about 36 pounds lighter than my
heaviest before I got pregnant with DS#2. I've been on program 2 days
and doing pretty well with staying in a reasonable range of points
(still have 21 flex points left) and have tracked (written) everything
I've been eating.
Tanukiki

Yay Tanukiki! I seriously think going to the first meeting after gaining
most of my loss back was the hardest part! But it was after that first
weigh in that I felt a sense of calm and control flow in again. I'm so glad
you've gone back.. for you. You are worth this, and your life has time for
this, even though things are still hectic because of the season that you
find yourself. You have what it takes to succeed, just as you did before,
and you will.

Without sounding condescending, I have to say I'm proud of you... for many
reasons, but the first being for getting over the first hurdle of going back
to WW for yourself. You are so worth this, and with what you've learned
from this (just like what I've learned from this in the initial weight loss
and then gain after stopping WW) will help you to have a better focus and
drive to put yourself first. : )

You know what I found most helpful about starting the meetings again
(besides the accountability of the actual weigh in), was getting into the
mindset of counting points, eating low points foods (and the continued
discovery of low points foods to add to my list of must haves in the house
for my munchy times). I swear, it's the mindset that really helps... and
the reinforcement comes when the pounds go down on the scale! : )

Glad you posted and be proud of yourself! : )
I am!

smiles!

"tanukiki" wrote in message
news:hww%h.7329$rm.7114@trndny03...
It's been months and I've gained back most of what I lost last year (my
fault because WW works when you follow it and I know that deep down) BUT
I'm still down a couple of pounds from where I was when I started WW and
that is about still about 36 pounds lighter than my heaviest before I got
pregnant with DS#2. I've been on program 2 days and doing pretty well with
staying in a reasonable range of points (still have 21 flex points left)
and have tracked (written) everything I've been eating.
Tanukiki

Diets DO work when you follow them, but following them is the hard part.
That's why, statistically, most diets fail.

Most people naturally love certain foods; they unconsciously rebel against
anything that interferes with satisfying their favorite food cravings. If
this emotional link to the wrong types of food is not broken, life is a
neverending tug-of-war with yo-yo weight and emotional highs and lows. The
only beneficiaries of this lifestyle are the diet program sellers. Indeed,
their bottom line depends on keeping paying members on the books, an easy
thing to do.

The ideal solution to lifelong weight control is eliminating the cravings
for the wrong foods in the first place. Doing so requires mental discipline
at first. Sustained, consistent mental attitude control is one of the most
difficult things a person can undertake; but once it is mastered, one can
achieve his or her goals with little or no additional conscious effort.
Correct behavior becomes a lifestyle, unconsciously followed, never once
departed from.

Truly convince yourself deep down that you do not like the foods that most
contribute to your weight problems. Think of them as poisonous and
injurious to your health. Is this so difficult? Clearly it shouldn't be.
You already know to avoid substances that are widely recognized as poisons.
Mentally put your problem foods into that same category, honestly believe
that to be true, and never waver in your belief. You will then find that
you naturally avoid those foods and that you don't want or miss them. And
you'll never look back at diet programs.

Most normal-weight people don't struggle to maintain their normal weight;
they ARE normal weight because of their own natural, unforced behavior.
(Genes play a part, but the wrong behavior will certainly make anyone fat.)
Proper weight can be maintained by anybody naturally with correct mental
attitude. If you reject this belief, you're unavoidably left with your
present, lifelong attraction to problem foods, constantly struggling to
control your cravings, attendant medical problems like increasing insulin
resistance, and emotional roller coaster rides.

This news group is pro-diet, so you'll find many detractors of this system
here. But look at the postings with an open mind and decide for yourself.
The recurring themes you see here are "oops, I fell off plan again," and
"hey, how do you like this recipe (read: "I love food")?," and "am I
counting points correctly?" and "what should I wear at weigh-in?". The
typical answer to a post such as yours is "awww, that's OK - you'll do
better next time." People who write these things are invested in their
beloved foods, in following a point-counting system rather than controlling
behavior, and in maintaining fellowship with other WW-followers/sufferers.
A lot of them have been struggling with WW for years and they've been
posting here for just as long.

Just imagine the freedom and health that not WANTING harmful foods would
bring!

It's all about sustained mental discipline, which at first can be the most
difficult thing most people have ever attempted. But the rewards of
successfully correcting one's attitudes and behavior toward food are
tremendous and lifelong. Not just in weight control but in all other areas
of life, people who form a clear, unshakable mental image of what they want
and put focused, unwavering effort into realizing their goals, will always
be successful in what they undertake.



"tanukiki" wrote in message
news:hww%h.7329$rm.7114@trndny03...
It's been months and I've gained back most of what I lost last year (my
fault because WW works when you follow it and I know that deep down) BUT
I'm still down a couple of pounds from where I was when I started WW and
that is about still about 36 pounds lighter than my heaviest before I got
pregnant with DS#2. I've been on program 2 days and doing pretty well with
staying in a reasonable range of points (still have 21 flex points left)
and have tracked (written) everything I've been eating.
Tanukiki

On May 7, 11:53 am, "tanukiki" wrote:
It's been months and I've gained back most of what I lost last year (my
fault because WW works when you follow it and I know that deep down) BUT I'm
still down a couple of pounds from where I was when I started WW and that is
about still about 36 pounds lighter than my heaviest before I got pregnant
with DS#2. I've been on program 2 days and doing pretty well with staying in
a reasonable range of points (still have 21 flex points left) and have
tracked (written) everything I've been eating.
Tanukiki

I'm glad you restarted. I'm a big believer in "if you fall off the
wagon, try again." And failing that, "try again". And if all else
fails, "try again."

Eventually things "click". And after all, what is the alternative?

Best wishes!

doug

good for you, very realistic and honest with yourself, you will do just
fine, Lee
tanukiki wrote in message
news:hww%h.7329$rm.7114@trndny03...
It's been months and I've gained back most of what I lost last year (my
fault because WW works when you follow it and I know that deep down) BUT
I'm
still down a couple of pounds from where I was when I started WW and that
is
about still about 36 pounds lighter than my heaviest before I got pregnant
with DS#2. I've been on program 2 days and doing pretty well with staying
in
a reasonable range of points (still have 21 flex points left) and have
tracked (written) everything I've been eating.
Tanukiki

Thanks Audrey :-)
Tanukiki

"ahmward" wrote in message
. ..
I'm so happy you went to a meeting. I'm a true believer in meetings. You
are making a commitment, you can learn so much from your leader as well as
from the other members and you realize you have support. It also has you
tracking again, which is wonderful. I hope you have the vry best week.
Audrey

"tanukiki" wrote in message
news:hww%h.7329$rm.7114@trndny03...
It's been months and I've gained back most of what I lost last year (my
fault because WW works when you follow it and I know that deep down) BUT
I'm still down a couple of pounds from where I was when I started WW and
that is about still about 36 pounds lighter than my heaviest before I got
pregnant with DS#2. I've been on program 2 days and doing pretty well
with staying in a reasonable range of points (still have 21 flex points
left) and have tracked (written) everything I've been eating.
Tanukiki

Thanks. I am going to print out these replies and look at them when I am
feeling low to help keep me motivated. :-)

"spaceyjane" wrote in message
...
Yay Tanukiki! I seriously think going to the first meeting after gaining
most of my loss back was the hardest part! But it was after that first
weigh in that I felt a sense of calm and control flow in again. I'm so
glad you've gone back.. for you. You are worth this, and your life has
time for this, even though things are still hectic because of the season
that you find yourself. You have what it takes to succeed, just as you
did before, and you will.

Without sounding condescending, I have to say I'm proud of you... for many
reasons, but the first being for getting over the first hurdle of going
back to WW for yourself. You are so worth this, and with what you've
learned from this (just like what I've learned from this in the initial
weight loss and then gain after stopping WW) will help you to have a
better focus and drive to put yourself first. : )

You know what I found most helpful about starting the meetings again
(besides the accountability of the actual weigh in), was getting into the
mindset of counting points, eating low points foods (and the continued
discovery of low points foods to add to my list of must haves in the house
for my munchy times). I swear, it's the mindset that really helps... and
the reinforcement comes when the pounds go down on the scale! : )

Glad you posted and be proud of yourself! : )
I am!

smiles!

"tanukiki" wrote in message
news:hww%h.7329$rm.7114@trndny03...
It's been months and I've gained back most of what I lost last year (my
fault because WW works when you follow it and I know that deep down) BUT
I'm still down a couple of pounds from where I was when I started WW and
that is about still about 36 pounds lighter than my heaviest before I got
pregnant with DS#2. I've been on program 2 days and doing pretty well
with staying in a reasonable range of points (still have 21 flex points
left) and have tracked (written) everything I've been eating.
Tanukiki

I don't know if you'll read this as I am not sure you read our replies.
Typically I just delete your posts because of your presentation. Despite
your anti-WW rhetoric hidden in here, you do make some good points about
eating crap. Unfortunately we are not machines that can be re-programmed
what to eat and not eat at the drop of a switch. Also, we have taste buds,
stress, depression, etc. If people could just do this, then WW and others
would not be needed. At least WW tries to teach people to eat in the real
world and not have to buy pre-packaged food. Also, when you are cointing
points and havea limited amount, you learn quickly that crap takes up a lot
more of your points than does healthy foods. The Core plam for WW emphasizes
this even more. I also think reading this ng and the WW boards are
invaluable as you learn to see destructive behaviors and non-helpful
mindsets (i.e.what to wear at weigh-ins). I do think WW is a little too
scale oriented as if you start resistance training, it can slow down your
weight loss but you will be better off in the long run in terms of body
composition and health. Just my 2 cents...
Tanukiki

"George" wrote in message
. ..
Diets DO work when you follow them, but following them is the hard part.
That's why, statistically, most diets fail.

Most people naturally love certain foods; they unconsciously rebel against
anything that interferes with satisfying their favorite food cravings. If
this emotional link to the wrong types of food is not broken, life is a
neverending tug-of-war with yo-yo weight and emotional highs and lows.
The only beneficiaries of this lifestyle are the diet program sellers.
Indeed, their bottom line depends on keeping paying members on the books,
an easy thing to do.

The ideal solution to lifelong weight control is eliminating the cravings
for the wrong foods in the first place. Doing so requires mental
discipline at first. Sustained, consistent mental attitude control is one
of the most difficult things a person can undertake; but once it is
mastered, one can achieve his or her goals with little or no additional
conscious effort. Correct behavior becomes a lifestyle, unconsciously
followed, never once departed from.

Truly convince yourself deep down that you do not like the foods that most
contribute to your weight problems. Think of them as poisonous and
injurious to your health. Is this so difficult? Clearly it shouldn't be.
You already know to avoid substances that are widely recognized as
poisons. Mentally put your problem foods into that same category, honestly
believe that to be true, and never waver in your belief. You will then
find that you naturally avoid those foods and that you don't want or miss
them. And you'll never look back at diet programs.

Most normal-weight people don't struggle to maintain their normal weight;
they ARE normal weight because of their own natural, unforced behavior.
(Genes play a part, but the wrong behavior will certainly make anyone
fat.) Proper weight can be maintained by anybody naturally with correct
mental attitude. If you reject this belief, you're unavoidably left with
your present, lifelong attraction to problem foods, constantly struggling
to control your cravings, attendant medical problems like increasing
insulin resistance, and emotional roller coaster rides.

This news group is pro-diet, so you'll find many detractors of this system
here. But look at the postings with an open mind and decide for yourself.
The recurring themes you see here are "oops, I fell off plan again," and
"hey, how do you like this recipe (read: "I love food")?," and "am I
counting points correctly?" and "what should I wear at weigh-in?". The
typical answer to a post such as yours is "awww, that's OK - you'll do
better next time." People who write these things are invested in their
beloved foods, in following a point-counting system rather than
controlling behavior, and in maintaining fellowship with other
WW-followers/sufferers. A lot of them have been struggling with WW for
years and they've been posting here for just as long.

Just imagine the freedom and health that not WANTING harmful foods would
bring!

It's all about sustained mental discipline, which at first can be the most
difficult thing most people have ever attempted. But the rewards of
successfully correcting one's attitudes and behavior toward food are
tremendous and lifelong. Not just in weight control but in all other
areas of life, people who form a clear, unshakable mental image of what
they want and put focused, unwavering effort into realizing their goals,
will always be successful in what they undertake.



"tanukiki" wrote in message
news:hww%h.7329$rm.7114@trndny03...
It's been months and I've gained back most of what I lost last year (my
fault because WW works when you follow it and I know that deep down) BUT
I'm still down a couple of pounds from where I was when I started WW and
that is about still about 36 pounds lighter than my heaviest before I got
pregnant with DS#2. I've been on program 2 days and doing pretty well
with staying in a reasonable range of points (still have 21 flex points
left) and have tracked (written) everything I've been eating.
Tanukiki

"doug lerner" wrote in message
ups.com...
On May 7, 11:53 am, "tanukiki" wrote:
It's been months and I've gained back most of what I lost last year (my
fault because WW works when you follow it and I know that deep down) BUT
I'm
still down a couple of pounds from where I was when I started WW and that
is
about still about 36 pounds lighter than my heaviest before I got
pregnant
with DS#2. I've been on program 2 days and doing pretty well with staying
in
a reasonable range of points (still have 21 flex points left) and have
tracked (written) everything I've been eating.
Tanukiki

I'm glad you restarted. I'm a big believer in "if you fall off the
wagon, try again." And failing that, "try again". And if all else
fails, "try again."

Eventually things "click". And after all, what is the alternative?

Best wishes!

doug


Getting back out my fat clothes (which are BTW going out in my next yard
sale and what doesn't sell is getting donated). SO AM NOT WEARING THOSE
AGAIN EVER!
Tanukiki