Joined Weight Watchers, Again!!

[Marilyn]

Okay, joined WW last year and got down to 126 lbs. That's what I weighed when we got married, 35 years ago this December. Well, due to many factors, some beyond my control and others not, I'm up to 146 lbs. I gained 20 lbs since last summer!!!! Something's gotta give. I can't wear any of my jeans or my capris from last year. I bought one pair of capris this year that fit. I was determined to not buy new clothes, but to lose the weight. Yesterday I was forced to go to Ross and buy two pair of jeans because I have some business events coming up where I needed some nice casual clothes. Fortunately I found some nice jeans at a very low cost. I'm determined not to buy a bigger wardrobe. This is ridiculous!! So hubby and I have both joined WW, again.

This time, we joined online and will attend the meetings/weigh-ins, but keep track of things online and use the support groups to help us stick with it. I may be there more than here for a while. It looks like they have some really good forums with some really supportive people. One thread I read is for petite ladies in their 50's. I'm 5'1" and we have unique issues and frustrations due to our lower point values on the Flex Plan for one thing.

I'll try to check back here from time to time and stay in touch.

[gja1000]

My daughter is doing WW right now. She just finished her second week - she has about 50 lbs to lose. I do WW all the time, but right now I'm on a binge eating kick and can't seem to quit, especially in the evening. I've learned I can't fight it, I just try to not let it get completely out of control. At some point, I will quit and I can stay within my WW points - but not right now. I've gained 5 pounds this summer and need to lose 10!!!

I know what you mean, Marilyn. I'm 5'2" and on the old system I get 25 points. It's all I can do to stay within that range. I know with the new flex system my points would be less (with some flex points too). I just don't think i could consistently eat less than 25 points.

I look forward to seeing how you are doing. If you get any great tips, please share them on this thread!!!

[DianaB]

Good luck, Marilyn. I think that Weight Watchers is a very smart way to lose weight. I hope that it works for you!

[Gina]

Good luck Marilyn.. WW is the way to go. I am starting the ymca this week.. Need to implement exercise... we shall see lol

[Marilyn]

I couldn't believe it, but I didn't eat all my 18 points yesterday. I ate plenty of foods to stay satisfied, but did not reach my points. Today will not be so easy. I have a trade show and dinner will be bar-b-que with all the trimmings. I'll just have to stick to a small portion of meat, a few pinto beans, and some green beans or something. Will have to pass on the dirty rice, potatoe salad, cole slaw, hot potatoe salad, macarroni salad, sausage, all the good stuff. I love really good bar-b-qued brisket. It will be tough to hold back and of course, it's served buffet style. I'll be weighing in on Thursday evening. Will let you know if progress is being made. Next Friday, the 24th, I'll be seeing some of the bigger bosses in our company. Hope to be a little slimmer by then.

[judy]

Good luck with the WW! I think it's the best way to lose weight.

I'm 5'1'' and it does become annoying. I'm allowed 18 points too, but, to be honest, I don't want to be that limited. I've been bad about dinner and chips.
When I stop doing that, I'll go back onto my own WW.

Keep us posted.

[Marilyn]

I was really good last night with the bar-b-que. I had about 3 oz of brisket and tried to pick very lean pieces. About a 1/4 cup of cole slaw, and about 1/2 cup of pinto beans. People were asking if that was all I was going to eat. I could have had more cole slaw if I had realized that cabbage is zero points, and this slaw had a watery dressing, so there was not much mayonnaise on the amount of slaw that I had. 1 tsp real Mayo=1 pt. When I got home I had one 2 pt. WW ice cream bar. So all in all had 19 points yesterday, one over my 18, but on the Flex Plan there are 35 descressionary points to use throughout the week, so I used one of those. If I can find time to exercise, that will give me some points credit, but this week is just too busy. I'm anxious to weigh in on Thursday and see if anything is happening.

[pope1982]

Good luck Marilyn!