I'm so disappointed/discouraged!!
 

Most of you know how much I have looked forward to trying WW. I called last week and got the meeting time and place in our town about 10 miles from my home. I lost the time, so called the 800 number this morning. They no longer have WW in my town. If I go I will have to drive to Lafayette which is about 35 minutes from me. I know it's not that far, but I don't like to drive after dark that well. The lights just blind me.

Am I destined to be fat forever!!! I could just cry. My husband won't be home till late tonight or I would have him ride with me to check it out. I don't have anyone else to go with me. I am sitting here crying now. I wanted this so bad.

If I get the books from ebay...do you think it's possible to do it on one's own? Has anyone tried it on their own before....do you need to go to the meetings all the time? Someone please, post if you know anything about WW. I want to try it anyway...I just don't want to give up. :(

I'm so sorry that your upset! Tell ya what if you order the books we will be your support group! I'm here for you don't cry ok!

Janet, I never went to a meeting. I did WW on my very own. My mom went to a couple of meetings, bought the books for me, and taught me how to do it. If you get the books off of E-bay, I will teach you how to do it. No problem at all!!!!!!! I taught my sister-in-law how to do it and I will teach you, too. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Thanks Amber_lv, I can't help it, I just have to get this weight off and from everything I've heard..WW is about the best and sounded like it would be something I could do. I just can't believe it. Sometimes I just want to crawl in a hole and never come out.:(

Oh my, you are an absolute Godsend. I just can't quit crying, first I'm crying because I was so disappointed and now I'm crying because there still may be hope for me yet. I'm getting off here for a few minutes and going to check ebay now. First I'm gonna have to wash the tears from face and eyes so I'll be able to see. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. I'll be back in a few minutes.

Well we are here to support you and it sounds like RLC12345678 is willing to help you start and we will be here for support so there is light at the end of the tunnel i believe in you and i know you can do it!!

Let me look on ebay first and tell you which books you'll need. I'll post the links to the books on here.

Please don't feel discouraged. As many have said, we will be your support group. You can purchase the books online and follow through at home. I think the meetings are mostly to boost your morale and offer encouragement but you can get that here from us!! Please try not to be so upset, it's going to be ok.:)

Thanks to the big sweet heart of Rebecca, I ordered the books from ebay. I was so nervous, upset, excited all at once that I forgot to see how long it would take them to arrive, but instead of waiting on the books, I'm gonna start on my treadmill again tomorrow. Maybe by the time they arrive, I'll be back up to 30 minutes a day again.

You all don't know what this means to me, having you all as my support. This has been pretty much a life long battle with me and then when I called this morning and was informed they were not in my town anymore...I just didn't think there was ever going to be hope for me.

I'm a pretty strong willed woman, usually find a way to get what I want or need, but this weight has been a battle and I was losing. Thank you all for your support from the bottom of my heart. I love you gals!!!!!:1luvu:

YAY, Janet!!!!!!!!!!! We are all so proud of you for being so brave to begin your weight loss journey. YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!! WW is great because you can seriously eat whatever you want! It is all about portion control. I know you will be needing some tips here in a few days when your books arrive. You know where to find me! Don't hesitate!

You go girl!!!!!

Thanks everyone...I'm excited again...a little hestitant, hopefully they won't get lost in the mail, but at least they are insured. I'll feel so much better once the books arrive and I can finally get started on this journey.

Rebecca, you're an absolute doll..and I know where I can find you for the tips...right here helping anyone and everyone who needs it. You're the greatest!!!! :heart:

Good for you Janet!!:thumbup: :thumbup: It is that positive energy that is going to help you realize your goals. Just don't get all conceited on us when you turn into a skinny minny.;)

We will be your support group so please don't cry:cry: ....if you have tears in your eyes you won't be able to read all of our shocking confessions!!!:secret: :omg: :wavey: we will be your :light: at the end of the tunnel...oh and be careful on that treadmill i broke my pinkie toe on mine last week!!!!:rolleyes: :p :D :D

Take it as a sign it was not meant to be..... y not try something else.....

Oh I definitely think it's a sign...to go for it...with all the support from these ladies there is no way I'll give up now......and I've tried everything else.

Hey we right here for ya... set your mind to it, if you really want to do something, you will succeed :D :thumbup: ;) YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!

2tiredmom
 

Janet,

Don't give up. Shirley there is someone there close you can talk to about it.
Or maybe find out if someone from your town is going to the meetings that yu can catch a ride with. Good Luck. Im praying for you.

Janet .. You can join ww online, look up their website and join. You don't have to leave your home... Let me know if you find it, if not I will look it up for you.. Gina

We're routin' for ya!

Janet, I got busy and am just checking in. I was wanting to see how the meeting went. Didn't realize you didn't get to go.

These ladies here are great!!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: You are all so kind to support Janet like this!!!

Doesn't sound like you need to leave your house to get the support you need from WW. With all this help you are on your way!!!

This is so wonderful. This group is so totally awesome :thumbup: :thumbup: :warning: :warning: (Just can't find the right smiley to express this.)

Thanks Gina and everyone. I did find the web-site, but if I was going to pay to join, I would rather it be for "in person". I can check it out from time to time and use the free area, but I feel the support from everyone here just can't be beat. I did order the books from ebay and can't wait until they arrive. I'm ready to get started!!! :)

I am so excited for you Janet!! Be sure to keep us posted on your progress so we can all celebrate your success with you. And of course, when you get down to your goal weight we MUST see pictures of your gorgeous new figure.;)

I've never done it before, but this time I'm going to take before and hopefully after pictures. Books should be here before too long and then the weight loss begins. YEAH!!!!

And the best part is you don't have to deprive yourself, just watch your portions. My mom bought the Deal a Meal cards from Richard Simmons a few years back that is the same basic concept. They worked fine except my mom didn't really stick to it. It will be hard at times but be persistent and stick to it. It will work. If you feel discouraged at times you can just come on here and we will do our best to cheer you on and encourage you forward.

Wow, this is a great idea. I you feel the urge to eat something you shouldn't, just get on here and everyone will help encourage you. 4WT could be the new diet fad!!!! I'm not making fun, I'm serious!!

You'd think I would have lost 10 lbs alone this week without WW. I'm on here all the time and don't eat. Guess it's because I eat the wrong stuff...who knew???? LOL It tasted good!!! Well, I'm going to try not to write about the weight issue over and over. I'll you know when I get the books and then when I do my weekly weigh-in. I don't want this just to be about my weight-loss, if there is any...LOLOL:)

You better keep us posted on the weight loss girl, we right here to back you up!! ;)
If you have a hard day, or feeling down or whatever, just let us know, we are only a keyboard away ;)

Oh I know that and I thank God everyday since this site opened for the wonderful people here. With all of you supporting me I have to do good, or I'd feel totally like a failure. I'll keep ya all informed, believe me!!! :) I'm gonna make this work!!!

Oh Janet, I was thinking of you earlier today. I went to the supermarket and they had all the Weight watchers cakes on sale!! They had lemon, carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and chocolate and blueberry muffins. They all looked so yummy and they have the points right on the box!! They are really trying to make things easier for people on diets. I think it is so great.

I've already tried the chocolate/chocolate chip brownies from WW's. They are so good, but kind of expensive. You only get 3 in a box, but they are big! I've seen products that are not WW's that have the points on them. This may be a little easier than I was thinking...I hope!

Hey, it's not all about the weight. We already love you :1luvu: !! It's all about health. I hope the WW works, because who knows, there are probably people watching this thread who are not posting who need encouragement, too. ;)

Absolutely. Even though I am not dieting, many women I know including my mom are and I know it can be difficult at times. It becomes even harder if you don't have a support system where you can go to for encouragement when you feel like giving up. That is why I feel this thread is so important, and I commend Janet for starting it. This can be the place where people go for support and encouragement when they feel like giving up. :)

Janet - I've read a couple posts of yours where you are just sooo darn hard on yourself. I hope you are feeling more uplifted now by seeing how many ladies here will support you.

Everyday no matter how hard it might seem tell yourself one great thing about yourself and smile.

No matter how your diet goes, good days or bad...You will always be sweet as ever. Think positive and if you eat a yummy piece of cake one day, enjoy it...The next day just double up on the vegies, and enjoy that too! :D

I do tend to be very hard on myself. I try not to, but sometimes I just see more negative than positive. When I really try to evaluate why I do this to myself I think most of it has to do with my weight. I have always felt fat and not good enough. But all that is going to change. I'm excited to start WW and like you said with all of you and your support, how can I not win?

Whenever I've ordered something from ebay, "usually" I received the item within 2weeks. Sure hope the WW books come faster than that, but until then, I'm back on the treadmill. I can only walk about 10 minutes at a time, but I've done it 3 times a day so far. Pretty soon I'll be able to do it all at one time. I think last time it took me about a week to do a full 30 minutes.

Janet, sounds like you are well on your way. We can tell from your posts that you are a wonderful person. Rivermom has come excellent and thoughtful advice!!!

Hang in there!! There will be some ups and downs to weight loss. I'm on a very frustrating plateau right now. I'm trying to drop 8 to 10 lbs, and not matter what I do, I'm stuck & can't seem to drop. You will hit times like this and it can be very discouraging, but don't give up. It's all about being healthy. The scale is not always an accurate gauge of what improvements you are making with your body.

Yes!! Rivermom has given me some excellent advice, more than once. Wish she lived next door!!! But I do have to give credit to you and the others here as well. What a great group of loving, caring, compassionate women. You're all the best!!!! :)