Comments on: Amy in WW (again)

By: CWB Blogger of the Month: Losing It « Cincinnati Women Bloggers

CWB Blogger of the Month: Losing It « Cincinnati Women Bloggers — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:55:03 +0000

[...] been in Weight Watchers a few times. My recent (and final because this time it’s gonna STICK!) effort began in January, slacked off [...]

By: Losing It «

Losing It « — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:45:46 +0000

[...] been in Weight Watchers a few times. My recent (and final because this time it’s gonna STICK!) effort began in January, slacked off [...]

By: Stella Blue

Stella Blue — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:52:19 +0000

I know you can do it! You are the most motivated person I know. And I think you are beautiful anyway because your personality shines through. But you need to do what makes *you* feel wonderful, so congrats on beginning the journey!

Having kids sure is a great motivator for the positive life changes, isn’t it?

By: mrs. f5

mrs. f5 — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:30:53 +0000

Now, see, this is one of those times I wish you were Amy in Texas. Because I’d be willing to try WW, I really would, but (oh, sad and pathetic confession) I need a buddy.

Previous efforts at persuading actual friends to join me have been unsuccessful, and approaching total stranger in Whole Foods, asking if they’re interested in losing a few pounds? Apparently, some people find this offensive. Who knew?

I do need help, though, and am absolutely willing to join you in spirit. Because the only way I’ve ever lost weight in my entire thirty-eight years was by nursing twins for fifteen months.

And I’ve been assured by my husband that repeating this pheonomenon in the near future is NOT A VIABLE OPTION. Le sigh.

By: Insta-Mom

Insta-Mom — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:12:27 +0000

I’m in the same shoes…or maybe the same jeans. Whatever. Either way, good luck to you. Keep us posted–I need me a little inspiration.

By: iMommy

iMommy — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:51:38 +0000

I never lost the baby weight from my first pregnancy, so this pregnancy I decided that I really needed to stay within my ideal pregnancy weight for my height. I’ve done pretty well… and in four months, the BIG challenge will be to get back down to my pre-pregnancy weight…. of 2.5 years ago. Eek! It’ll be hard, but I know it’s worth it to be at a healthy weight again. You know it’s bad when you have to outlaw bathrooms scales.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:24:48 +0000

I’m here to not only tell you that you can do it, but to confess my WW sins.
I am a lifetime member, but only because I tweaked the program to make it fit my life, personality and weaknesses.

#1- I loved the points system because I took ALL my favorite foods (PBJ, chips, McD’s) and calculated the points.
#2 Yes, I even figured out McD’s and lightening never once struck when I had a Cheeseburger All American Meal, diet coke please
#3 There were some pms days that I had a 2 points bar and a snickers as my daily points.
#4 I lived by http://www.dwlz.com/restaurants.html and sometimes I still get on there to check out points. I never wanted to be the girl on a diet when we ate out.
#5 I did go to a meeting every week, and considered the weigh in my “punishment” for not being able to do it on my own. (this is MY sick mind at work, you need to figure out what YOUR sick mind thinks)

My trigger is deprivation. If I feel deprived, I turn into a petulant adolescent and end up binging.

Anyhoo, that’s how I made it work, yes lots of people poo poo’d my way, but it worked for me. Was it the healthiest way? no, did I learn new eating habits along the way, yes. I have kept it off for 6 years +-7lbs. (I lost 75lbs in all…I was a BIG pregnant lady and used that as an excuse to eat, eat, eat)

You can do it!!! sorry so long!

By: Headless Mom

Headless Mom — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:57:02 +0000

You go girl! I’m still trying to loose the last stubborn 5-10. I know it’s hard but I also know you can do it!!!! One thing I’ve learned is to cut out 1 thing/make one change, take a week or so to get used to that, then do the next thing. It seems less overwhelming that way.

If you need encouragement, tips, etc., we’re all here for you!!

By: Andrea's Sweet Life

Andrea's Sweet Life — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:11:52 +0000

GO AMY! I think you’re beautiful ANYWAY, but I’m rooting for you!

As for me and something I’d like to change – I want to laugh every day. I know, what’s hard about that? But for me it CAN be.