Weight Watchers
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
I am seriously so happy with Weight Watchers so far. I wish I would have realized this sooner! I tell you this. I KNOW that this is going to work for me. I have found what works for me, and even though its only been a week I can say that. Why? Because I feel it. I absolutely know it.
And I realize now that there is no magic secret to it all. There is not one thing that will work for everybody. But I believe that there is something that will work for everyone, but it is unique and different to them.
For example, my ex-step mother (LOL) Diane has lost nearly 50 pounds on TaiSlim. I am so vastly proud of her. She is happy, she is looking great and it works for her. I’m so happy she shared it with me. I was bummed for probably disappointing her when I didn’t find success with it. But isn’t that fascinating. But we are all different, so it does make sense. Mentally we are different, our emotions, and obviously the physicality of it all.
So I can not really talk smack on any other diet or program because someone may truly find success from it. All I can really do is perhaps help someone else find what works for them.
I have received a lot of criticism from switching programs constantly, but I know my body and I know when things are working and when they are not. For me Weight Watchers is going to work for me, but I encourage all to find out what works for you.
But you do need to have some guidelines. When you try things, make sure it is healthy-don’t starve yourself etc. It is always best to consult a physician. As you do your “study” of finding if something works for you, write down ALL details about it. Document everything so that you can analyze it. Sometimes some programs may not seem to work, but really we are just not ‘into it’ or giving our all. So that doesn’t really count. If you go off it for a week, start over and do another month so that you can find what works.
No matter what you do, I think for best results you should exercise. Don’t be afraid to do weights-they are so important and help you build muscle and therefore burn more fat. I also encourage you to eat healthy-try to have whole grains, fruits & veggies, and lean proteins. A general guideline as well is to have lower fat, sodium, carbs, and sugar.
MY CHOICE:
Why does Weight Watchers works for me? You can find out what works for you by seriously, trial and error. What do you hate? What do you like.
For me, I am a Gemini so I like variety! Yet I’m lazy, so I go through phases where I want to eat the same thing over and over. But I can’t do it too long or I got insane and get cranky (ok MORE cranky then normal). So WW is perfect for this because I can have the flexibility or I can have the same thing over and over and change mid-week if I want. Me loves this!
Another thing-hunger and cravings has always been an issue for me. I like sweets. I have always felt guilty about this and deprive myself of something sweet. So I try to ignore it. I get my cravings in the afternoon and at night. Sometimes I let myself have something not too bad. But eventually I would go nuts and seriously go insane and buy something crazy. I would get cakes or donuts from Harmons or lots of chocolate. Seriously (and ashamedly) almost binging. Taking in more calories in like an hour than I should in a day.
But guess what I figured out? I can’t really change those cravings and I can’t ignore them. They won’t go away. But I CAN have something sweet in the afternoon and at night. For example this week (cuz I’m in sure in 2 weeks I’ll have to change it as I get bored) in the afternoon I have a little cheesecake jello-its in a package so its portion controlled. I get that sweetness and yummy cheesecake flavor. It totally does it for me and is just barely over 100 calories, versus a piece of cheesecake or carrot cake which is probably 6-10 times as many calories and fat. At night I have one of the Weight Watcher’s treats. This totally works for me.
Now if you are one of those uber natural hippy-types who only eat things that come right from the earth, hey that is great and kudos to you. If you can discipline yourself to not have these things ever again-like people who stop having sugar, hey that’s wonderful.
But for me, I know myself. I have found what works and what does NOT. If I don’t allow myself something sweet, I will cheat. I just know that. It will happen. So I’m making an adjustment to allow for something, and again WW allows for that, so perfect match.
The other thing is the amount of food. Anyone who knows me, knows I have struggled with this. I have read and heard I should consume anywhere from 1200-2700 calories which is a HUGE difference and these are experts. So many different philosophies.
I have honestly tried to go the low calorie and it just doesn’t work for me. I get so cranky and out-of-control.
The amount WW gives me is sufficient. I honestly haven’t eaten so much in a long long time! Here is another reason why this WW is working for me. My habit is to just ignore my hunger and bring the snacks I think I should eat-again going low calorie. Really not a good thing for me. Why this doesn’t work? I am moody all the time and seriously hungry, but I’ve felt guilty eating more thinking I was just crazy and not really hungry. So again this would lead me right to failure! I would cheat because it would drive me crazy. I was sick of being hungry and having no variety were both a bad combination for me.
Also I can have freakin’ diet coke! This alone bought me-ha ha jk but it is coolness J
The other thing is that it holds me accountable. Its not nearly as expensive as many things I’ve tried, but yet I’m held accountable to weigh in once a week which is huge and keeps you on the straight-and-narrow.
I do know a weakness I have is getting bored and sticking to things, so I’m making myself stick to it at least until the wedding-5 months peeps! When I get bored I’ll just make weight loss posters etc, or pics of my dreams etc.
Lastly, it really works for me to have a cheat meal! WW allows for this because I get 35 extra points for the week. Woot
I’M SO STOKED!
Adam says this is way too long and repetitive. I don’t care! I’m not trying to win any writing awards. I’m just freakin’ happy because I feel this as a huge door opening and since I’ve tried this for years, its AMAZING!
1st Week Results
Start Weight: 374.8
Current Weight: 369.6
WOOT I LOST 5.2 POUNDS!!!!
What Dreams May Come
I’m excited! What more can I say. I just need to keep it up.

















