Sadly, I gained this week. After talking to some of you, I've found that I'm not the only one. As I sit here and starve myself this morning, I'm trying to figure out where I failed.
I've subscribed to Weight Watchers Online tools for two years now. I've done an excellent job at maintaining my weight, which is about 20 pounds more than it should be. Yet I've persisted with this system because it worked for me once before (eight years ago, pre-childbearing).
The system utilizes an online Food Journal. It's so simple. I search for the food I ate, WW calculates the total points for me. It seems to me that if the system worked for me, I would have lost at least a portion of my 20 pounds by now. But for some reason, I'm having trouble.
Could it be that I tend to "forget" to log in my foods on days when I overindulge? Could it be that I have this idea in my head that if I exercise on a given day, I shouldn't have to restrict what I eat? Or is it that in my mind, I feel like my monthly subscription to the program somehow entitles me to weight loss whether I actually work at it or not?
Whatever my distorted ideas are, the bottom line is that it's not working for me.
I read a quote somewhere that went something like this: "When something isn't working, we tend to keep doing it. Only harder." (Sure wish I could find this again.)
The point is that if something isn't working for you, you should probably see if there's a different way of doing it.
I've been thinking about this in terms of our BVL. Yes, I want my team to win. But I also really, really, really want to shed those 20 pounds. So I'm thinking maybe a new system is in order. Perhaps I temporarily focus on low-carb/ high-protein? Or maybe I try doing that old Slim Fast diet? Or is it sticking to this new gyminee system Katester recommends?
Those of you out there who are successfully shedding weight, would you care to share your tricks?
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I truly understand how you are feeling. I lost 50lbs the first time I went to WW and it was fabulous. Many years and one child later and I'm again overweight. I'd tried going back to WW several times since TIg was born and it just didn't seem to work anymore. I am having much more luck this time around (knock on wood) and I know its partly because I mentally committed to the process-journalling and all. Have you tried Mobile WW on the iphone? It really helps me. I also am a big fan of changing things up. Maybe you need to kick start with something new and different....something you aren't an old expert of...it can't hurt if you feel more invigorated/energized...definitely worth your time.
Since I gained weight this week, I do not have anything to contribute to the solution. I can commiserate with you however - misery loves company!
While the WW online tools works for many, I find that getting into the meeting room with other members works best for me. As a life time member (one that has fallen off the wagon several times), I like the interaction with other members - their celebrations and lapses. I also have a great leader who really listens to everyone. If you can carve out one hour a week to get to a meeting I think it would help you get back on track. I did and lost 30+ since June. Team Devastate, I think we should make my weight loss retroactive back - that will put us ahead of everyone!
Helen
Not so fast, Hells! Nice try, though. I definitely think the support from others and the shared experience helps a lot.
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