Well, I wasn't going to write about joining Weight Watchers to get healthier, but other folks have been posting their progress on their blogs, and have offered extra support, and asked for support for themselves as well. So please cheer me on, and then go cheer on Carole who hosts Carole's Thoughtful Spot and Cindy who hosts Fenced in Family’s Wednesday Weigh In too! If we all help each other, then I hope that we will all meet with success in the form of good health.
I've joined Weight Watchers a million times. I had always been overweight, and then one year, a combination of health and circumstances resulted in a significant weight gain that I have not been able to reverse. My problem has been that I keep giving up. I lose weight much more slowly than most folks, and I get discouraged because I work so hard and don't see results others do. I've been to several specialists, and have been told that I may never lose the weight. I was told to focus on health. And so, that is what I have decided to do.
Since I've been nursing, I have been able to lose 26 pounds because of increased metabolism, which is wonderful. Of course, when I stop nursing, my metabolism will likely return to the level it was before. So, since I plan to nurse for a year or so, I would like to see if I can lose some weight and then just try to keep going later on. When I am not nursing and am exercising and eating properly, I can expect to lose about 1/4 pound each week. So we'll see how it continues to progress.
I joined Weight Watchers 2 1/2 weeks ago. The first week I lost 3 pounds, which is the most I've ever lost the first week, and that's after 23 pounds lost without Weight Watchers and the holidays and everything. I was very lax the second week, and I gained a pound...no surprise...oh, how easily it comes back. This week, I have been tremendously focussed, and am hoping for a good result.
I am very blessed with the most wonderful husband in the world who loves me no matter what and supports me in my efforts without judgement or criticism.
So, here is what I have been doing differently. I cleaned out my fridge and cabinets so that anything I chose to eat will fit nicely into the program. I have a scale to weigh portions to ensure that I am diligent in portion control. I also have large measuring utensils for serving appropriate portion sizes. My fridge is filled with fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats and cheeses, 1% milk, and desserts like Weight Watchers Giant Cookies n Cream bars (see picture above), which taste like the middle of a Carvel Ice Cream Cake and are absolutely delicious (thank you Carole for introducing them to me!!!!!). My cabinets have healthy oils, lots of herbs and spices, 100 calorie pack bags of chips, crackers, and cookies, fruit leathers (sort of like a grown up version of a fruit roll-up), and whole grain breads and crackers. I have everything that we like to eat, so I do not feel deprived. I love to cook and am at home, so I make lots of wonderful vegetable soups, vegetable stir fry, lots of wonderful, flavorful, healthful dishes that are satisfying.
I also have yummy diet drink mixes, because I don't like diet soda. I like Crystal Light and 4C's berry mixes. So, again, they're yummy, and I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything.
I've been doing my Walk Away the Pounds tape except for the past couple of days because I've been spending any free time I have cleaning for our holiday party on Sunday. But, any activity counts, so it'll have to do for now.
So, good luck to all of us in our quest for health and being good examples for our children!
I've joined Weight Watchers a million times. I had always been overweight, and then one year, a combination of health and circumstances resulted in a significant weight gain that I have not been able to reverse. My problem has been that I keep giving up. I lose weight much more slowly than most folks, and I get discouraged because I work so hard and don't see results others do. I've been to several specialists, and have been told that I may never lose the weight. I was told to focus on health. And so, that is what I have decided to do.
Since I've been nursing, I have been able to lose 26 pounds because of increased metabolism, which is wonderful. Of course, when I stop nursing, my metabolism will likely return to the level it was before. So, since I plan to nurse for a year or so, I would like to see if I can lose some weight and then just try to keep going later on. When I am not nursing and am exercising and eating properly, I can expect to lose about 1/4 pound each week. So we'll see how it continues to progress.
I joined Weight Watchers 2 1/2 weeks ago. The first week I lost 3 pounds, which is the most I've ever lost the first week, and that's after 23 pounds lost without Weight Watchers and the holidays and everything. I was very lax the second week, and I gained a pound...no surprise...oh, how easily it comes back. This week, I have been tremendously focussed, and am hoping for a good result.
I am very blessed with the most wonderful husband in the world who loves me no matter what and supports me in my efforts without judgement or criticism.
So, here is what I have been doing differently. I cleaned out my fridge and cabinets so that anything I chose to eat will fit nicely into the program. I have a scale to weigh portions to ensure that I am diligent in portion control. I also have large measuring utensils for serving appropriate portion sizes. My fridge is filled with fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats and cheeses, 1% milk, and desserts like Weight Watchers Giant Cookies n Cream bars (see picture above), which taste like the middle of a Carvel Ice Cream Cake and are absolutely delicious (thank you Carole for introducing them to me!!!!!). My cabinets have healthy oils, lots of herbs and spices, 100 calorie pack bags of chips, crackers, and cookies, fruit leathers (sort of like a grown up version of a fruit roll-up), and whole grain breads and crackers. I have everything that we like to eat, so I do not feel deprived. I love to cook and am at home, so I make lots of wonderful vegetable soups, vegetable stir fry, lots of wonderful, flavorful, healthful dishes that are satisfying.
I also have yummy diet drink mixes, because I don't like diet soda. I like Crystal Light and 4C's berry mixes. So, again, they're yummy, and I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything.
I've been doing my Walk Away the Pounds tape except for the past couple of days because I've been spending any free time I have cleaning for our holiday party on Sunday. But, any activity counts, so it'll have to do for now.
So, good luck to all of us in our quest for health and being good examples for our children!
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Hi, Kristine! I'm sorry it's taken me all week to come over and leave a comment. I hope things are still going well with Weight Watchers for you. It sounds like you've done a great job stocking the kitchen with good foods that won't make you ruin your diet! Having junk food around is definitely a bad thing for me.
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