WW Update

[Necee419]

I would rather lose 1 pound and have it stay off than lose 10 pounds in the first week and have it all come right back. You are doing great Janet, don't get discouraged. My mom has tried every diet under the sun. She even did the cabbage soup thing where all she ate was cabbage soup for a whole week. She lost 5 pounds but gained it all back once she switched to regular food. She has never done WW because she doesn't have the patience or committment. What you don't realize is that not only are you dieting but you are also training your body to eat better and smaller portions. It is an entire lifestyle change but one that is not only going to make you slimmer and fitter but also more healthy and help you live longer. These are benefits you don't necessarily see when you step on that scale. We have all been friends for a short while, but we all want to have you around for a VERY long time, so please don't give up. Keep up the good work and we are all proud of you!!

[magnolia]

Janet,

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS! on losing the one pound! It is when we take time to celebrate the small, baby steps, that makes the long journey worth it in the end I'm so very proud of you and your determination to succeed with your weight loss. You have earned the right to celebrate and be happy with yourself. Don't let the 1 pound loss be a discouragement to you on your journey - let it be that first step, the beginning, of many steps to come that make you happier with each one you take! Hang in there - we are all supporting you and encouraging you along your way. You don't need WW - you have 4WT!


Success is not a doorway...it's a staircase! -- Dottie Walters

[RLC12345678]

What kind of drinks are you drinking, may I ask?? If you want to lose a lot of weight fast, it will be water weight, like rivermom said. If you want that gratification, drink ONLY WATER this week. It will flush the sodium out of your body that is causing you to retain water. You will lose a lot of weight that way. At least then you will know how much is water weight. Then you will have the peace of mind knowing that all the rest of the weight you lose will be actual fat! That is a nice feeling, you know?


Keep on doing what you are doing. It takes 2 weeks for your tastes to change. So, stick with your good eating habits and after 2 weeks you will find that your cravings will begin to change. Keep up the good work!

[Marilyn]

Changing habits is just plain hard. There is no easy way, but once your body adjusts, you may actually come to prefer skim milk, and whole milk will not taste right. It's really all mental. If you mind is set, you can overcome. Not to say you won't cheat from time to time. We're not perfect, we're just not wired to be.

I've been on a plateau for about 5 weeks now. No matter what I do, I'm stuck with a 3 lb range. Last night I worked out for over an hour trying to get the fat burning to kick back in. It is very discouraging, but hopefully, if I keep it up, the pounds will start to fall off.

Keep up the good work!!!!! We can do it!!!!

[Mandy]

Congrats Janet!!!! WTG!!! Better to lose it slow, chances are it will stay off... the faster you lose, the faster it's back! Keep up the great work, i am proud of ya!

[Mandy]

Originally Posted by Marilyn

Changing habits is just plain hard. There is no easy way, but once your body adjusts, you may actually come to prefer skim milk, and whole milk will not taste right. It's really all mental. If you mind is set, you can overcome. Not to say you won't cheat from time to time. We're not perfect, we're just not wired to be.

I've been on a plateau for about 5 weeks now. No matter what I do, I'm stuck with a 3 lb range. Last night I worked out for over an hour trying to get the fat burning to kick back in. It is very discouraging, but hopefully, if I keep it up, the pounds will start to fall off.

Keep up the good work!!!!! We can do it!!!!

Very true!! Changing habits is hard, but once your body is used to it, you will find it hard to go back to your "old lifestyle"
Sounds like you doing great Marilyn, keep it up girl

[Janet]

I've drank mostly water, but did have two glasses of milk this past week. I'm made up my mind I'm not hopping on the scale except on Tuesday's to do the weekly weigh-in. My son and I are going to take the babies for a walk in a little bit so that will help too.

Thanks for all the encouragement. It is so nice of all of you to suggest things, encourage me and well just be there to help lift my spirits when I think I'm not doing so good. So...ladies....it's on to next Tuesday's weigh-in.......

[Kimberley]

Good job, Janet! We all know that you can do it. Don't sweat the one pound thing...you'll get there!

Janet remember, 3500 calories = 1lb. when you look at it that way you lost alot No kidding, you either burned it or didn't eat it, way to go!! Don't stop now you'll regret it, give it more time. Good luck next week!!

[Mandy]

Originally Posted by Janet

I've drank mostly water, but did have two glasses of milk this past week. I'm made up my mind I'm not hopping on the scale except on Tuesday's to do the weekly weigh-in. My son and I are going to take the babies for a walk in a little bit so that will help too.

Thanks for all the encouragement. It is so nice of all of you to suggest things, encourage me and well just be there to help lift my spirits when I think I'm not doing so good. So...ladies....it's on to next Tuesday's weigh-in.......

Woooo Hoooo you GO girl With the amount of will power you have, i know you will do it!!!! Good luck