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Weight Loss Forum / WeightWatchers / May 2005Feeling Icky
Hi folks, Well, I'm feeling icky in a WW sense, and figured here was the place to vent..... I tend not to post here much at the mo' - not just cos I'm busy - but also cos when I'm having a hard time I tend to clam up instead of sharing. Which is daft as sometimes just to vent helps anyway, and besides which, I could probably use the kind of support you get here. Just before Christmas I got down to just below Goal. At my first WI after Christmas I was up 1.6, which was ok as these things go. So there I was plodding along, looking forward to getting back down again..... Over Christmas I ended up smoking again for a couple of weeks. Come the beginning of January, I quit again - relatively easily but...... the weekend before last my Brother and his wife had a joint 30th house party. He smokes - as did quite a few other guests. I found it really hard. Really hard. But I made it - I didn't smoke. However, what I did do was eat large amounts of BAD food, and drink too much - in a attempt to keep myself busy, distracted, whatever. Really - I do mean BAD. I wish people wouldn't do buffet type food - I have NO off button when it comes to such things. I didn't WI last week, and got back on track as ever. I will WI this week, and the indication from the gym scales is NOT good - I think I'll be up again. I hate it when I get gains in a row, I feel like it's all coming back. I keep trying to remember to focus on the positive - that I didn't smoke and am still not smoking - but it's hard. When you struggle for each pound lost, and the gains come so easily, and you know how long it'll take you to get rid of them again, even when you know you can do it.......well, it's disheartening to say the least. Virtually every weekend holds a challenge. This weekend is hubby's birthday - one dinner out, one pub lunch. Next weekend is my delayed Christmas do and then an overnight at friends. One weekend clear after that, then we're away to Boulogne for a weekend - and I'd really been hoping to let go a little that weekend which I won't feel able to do if I'm not far enough back down again...... *sigh*  Signaturekrys UK 157/???/126 Started March 1st 2001 GOAL August 16th 2001 and July 22nd 2004 ...slippery slope?... I don't have that much to say, except that after a few months of wandering around in one six land, even as bad as 170 one morning, I am now barely back in the one fives. Consistently for this past week, either 159.5 or 160. This Is Never Ever Ever going to be easy. Still, for me, getting out those old lists I made early on in 2002 at 247 pounds is so helping me now. The alternative to "getting over it" (the icky) is to get fat again. I really believe this. SO just Do it. Get over it. Make a plan for one of those challenges coming up where you don't eat too much. I watch for you, you being one of us long time strugglers. It matters to me deeply that each and every one of us stays near or at goal weight. SignatureLesanne 365/161.5/164 > Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] > > *sigh* Thankyou Lesanne. As you can see - I did go up - I'm now up 3 lbs on where I was before Christmas. And I know that doesn't sound like a lot, but it sure is to me. I'm fairly sure this week is going to be bad too - which is annoying, since I've been back to the usual routine for the last couple of weeks - I got those challenges in on points, so I should be doing better than I am. The good news is that my body fat hasn't increased, so I guess maybe it's more water or maybe even more muscle? LIke you said - this is never ever going to be easy - and I'm just going to have to hang in there, take care, and try not to let it get me down too much. Signaturekrys UK 157/128.8/126 Started March 1st 2001 GOAL August 16th 2001 and July 22nd 2004 ...going nowhere fast... > I don't have that much to say, except that after a few months of wandering > around in one six land, even as bad as 170 one morning, I am now barely back [quoted text clipped - 55 lines] > > > > *sigh* aww krys, *hugs*... I hope you are feeling better today... smile!!! :) you've come SO far!!!! Signature~Kristin 285.2/277.8/164 -7.4 so far! > Thankyou Lesanne. > As you can see - I did go up - I'm now up 3 lbs on where I was before [quoted text clipped - 86 lines] >> > >> > *sigh* I needed to read this thread, my traveling is doing the same to me and my weight, and I am staying in points but the quality of choices and swelling from being in the car are NOT helping, I keep telling myself this is life and if I can live life while losing surely maintaining won't be so horrid, Lee, hoping this is true anyway > Thankyou Lesanne. > As you can see - I did go up - I'm now up 3 lbs on where I was before [quoted text clipped - 96 lines] > > > GOAL August 16th 2001 and July 22nd 2004 > > > ...slippery slope?... Lesanne already said it all. I'd just like to wish you luck and let you know that it's like this for many of us, we just have to do our best and YOU can do it! Good luck. SignatureBrenda 209/195/155 > Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] > > *sigh* Thanks for the positive vibes - it definitely helped take the sting out of the gain..... I know it can be done, I just have no patience! :) Signaturekrys UK 157/128.8/126 Started March 1st 2001 GOAL August 16th 2001 and July 22nd 2004 ...going nowhere fast... > Lesanne already said it all. I'd just like to wish you luck and let you > know [quoted text clipped - 46 lines] > > > > *sigh* I can relate to that. I am also one with little or no patience. Good luck next week Kris. > Thanks for the positive vibes - it definitely helped take the sting out of > the gain..... I know it can be done, I just have no patience! :) [quoted text clipped - 63 lines] >> > >> > *sigh* Oh Krys, you are having a bad time, aren't you? Sometimes it's best to wait till the celebrations are over & then do the damage control. But try to keep some control on what you eat - particularly the really high point items. Remember when you do go off program, that you also retain water as part of the gain. Just get back OP as soon as you can. Wish you luck. Elaine >Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > > Hi Elaine, Yeah - but there's always another challenge/celebration on the horizon... I'm trying to keep it all within points, but all this guessing is hard....... I just need a little more patience to let the good outweigh the bad......but I have to admit it is getting me down a bit at the moment. Still, maybe the scales will surprise me this week - though I doubt it, as they seem to be going up not down.......but you never know :) Signaturekrys UK 157/128.8/126 Started March 1st 2001 GOAL August 16th 2001 and July 22nd 2004 ...going nowhere fast... > Oh Krys, you are having a bad time, aren't you? Sometimes it's best to > wait till the celebrations are over & then do the damage control. But [quoted text clipped - 43 lines] > > > >*sigh* I tend to do the same, Krys, and just sit and read and mope when things aren't going as fast as I want. Keep reading and posting. -- Linda J (252)/211.2/208.4/10%--190 > Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 43 lines] > GOAL August 16th 2001 and July 22nd 2004 > ...slippery slope?... Thanks Linda - I'll try if you will :) Signaturekrys UK 157/128.8/126 Started March 1st 2001 GOAL August 16th 2001 and July 22nd 2004 ...going nowhere fast... > I tend to do the same, Krys, and just sit and read and mope when things > aren't going as fast as I want. [quoted text clipped - 57 lines] > > GOAL August 16th 2001 and July 22nd 2004 > > ...slippery slope?... Hey, buck up. (easy to say) But I think a few of us know the feelings. But you have done it before and you can do it again. And you may blow it occasionally but you know how to do the program. You also have to figure out how to celebrate without food or DRINK being the main draw of the celebrations, particularly all those are are still upcoming. So celebrate but in WW-style. That is sample but don't eat everything. And nurse those drinks. You do not have to be inebriated to enjoy your husband's birtday, at least, I hope not! (G) And then, again, you can always come back after it is all over and work your butt off again. I will sympathize as smoking was never an issue, here. Just food. Good luck (as I plan to skip wi tomorrow!!!!) >Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] > >*sigh* > Hey, buck up. (easy to say) But said by someone who knows where I am.....metaphorically speaking. > But I think a few of us know the feelings. But you have done it > before and you can do it again. And you may blow it occasionally but > you know how to do the program. I do - but it's still hard. I always want results faster than I can have them. And my motivation/will power seem a little wobbly at the moment, so I need to address that. > You also have to figure out how to celebrate without food or DRINK > being the main draw of the celebrations, particularly all those are > are still upcoming. So celebrate but in WW-style. That is sample but > don't eat everything. And nurse those drinks. You do not have to be > inebriated to enjoy your husband's birtday, at least, I hope not! (G) I don't HAVE to be inebriated but.......*grin* > And then, again, you can always come back after it is all over and > work your butt off again. I am, I am......but I think it's going to be a little while for the good to outweigh all the January bad - even though I managed to keep it all within points for his birthday. > I will sympathize as smoking was never an issue, here. Just food. I think I just have an addict personality....... > Good luck (as I plan to skip wi tomorrow!!!!) I'm so tempted to skips again this week - having had the predicted gain last week......but I'd best not :) Signaturekrys UK 157/128.8/126 Started March 1st 2001 GOAL August 16th 2001 and July 22nd 2004 ...going nowhere fast... >> Hey, buck up. (easy to say) > >But said by someone who knows where I am.....metaphorically speaking. England, somewhere in the land of Maintenance (or lurking nearby) >> But I think a few of us know the feelings. But you have done it >> before and you can do it again. And you may blow it occasionally but [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >them. And my motivation/will power seem a little wobbly at the moment, so I >need to address that. The issue I have been harping on lately is that Maintenance is more than just keeping with the points that hold you steady. You/WE need to remember to drop down points from our Maintenace level when we are above our maintenance weight. And that is probably the hardest part. Lessening the amount of food which kept us level so that we can LOSE again is discomforting. >> You also have to figure out how to celebrate without food or DRINK >> being the main draw of the celebrations, particularly all those are [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >I don't HAVE to be inebriated but.......*grin* I will allow this one by.... (g) >> And then, again, you can always come back after it is all over and >> work your butt off again. >I am, I am......but I think it's going to be a little while for the good to >outweigh all the January bad - even though I managed to keep it all within >points for his birthday. >> I will sympathize as smoking was never an issue, here. Just food. > >I think I just have an addict personality....... Food is pretty much mine and maybe my outdoor activities. >> Good luck (as I plan to skip wi tomorrow!!!!) > >I'm so tempted to skips again this week - having had the predicted gain last >week......but I'd best not :) Best from this side of the land on this side of the pond. > England, somewhere in the land of Maintenance (or lurking nearby) yep - you found me *grin* > The issue I have been harping on lately is that Maintenance is more > than just keeping with the points that hold you steady. You/WE need > to remember to drop down points from our Maintenace level when we are > above our maintenance weight. And that is probably the hardest part. > Lessening the amount of food which kept us level so that we can LOSE > again is discomforting. Now this is a problem for me. I live on the LOSING points range + activity points already. I guess this is because there has always been some big event from which to spend a few weeks recovering.......and then the next one rolls around, and the next.....so I don't have a maintenance level per se. WI is tomorrow morning......I don't know what it's going to bring. Not sure I want to know, but there you go. But I did some reflecting today - stepped back and looked at the bigger picture. Yes - 3lbs up is not where I want to be (or more if that's the case tomorrow), and I will have to get it sorted. But overall - things are pretty good. It's only 3lbs - not 33. Little steps......and I'll get there. Signaturekrys UK 157/128.8/126 Started March 1st 2001 GOAL August 16th 2001 and July 22nd 2004 ...going nowhere fast... >> England, somewhere in the land of Maintenance (or lurking nearby) > >yep - you found me *grin* I could hear the groaning (G) >> The issue I have been harping on lately is that Maintenance is more >> than just keeping with the points that hold you steady. You/WE need >> to remember to drop down points from our Maintenace level when we are >> above our maintenance weight. And that is probably the hardest part. >> Lessening the amount of food which kept us level so that we can LOSE >> again is discomforting. >Now this is a problem for me. I live on the LOSING points range + activity >points already. I guess this is because there has always been some big >event from which to spend a few weeks recovering.......and then the next one >rolls around, and the next.....so I don't have a maintenance level per se. I think that is what happened here from around Thanksgiving through Christmas and New Years and getting a bit too loose and sloppy. >WI is tomorrow morning......I don't know what it's going to bring. Not sure >I want to know, but there you go. But I did some reflecting today - stepped >back and looked at the bigger picture. Yes - 3lbs up is not where I want to >be (or more if that's the case tomorrow), and I will have to get it sorted. >But overall - things are pretty good. It's only 3lbs - not 33. Little >steps......and I'll get there. Good luck tomorrow. You're right, it also is not 60 pounds. now this is the attitude that will help you get there, Lee > > England, somewhere in the land of Maintenance (or lurking nearby) > [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > GOAL August 16th 2001 and July 22nd 2004 > ...going nowhere fast... As a long-term dieter still trying and hoping to get to goal, all I can say to you is...IT IS GREAT THAT YOU POSTED! It's still just a few weeks past the holidays. Do you know how many people will ignore the issues and problems and coast along off the wagon (food, whatever) for MONTHS and have huge REBOUNDS before they try to take things in hand? You should feel great (and I'm not just saying this) for posting and trying to grapple with the problem after such a relatively short lapse - no matter how bad. If you can get yourself motivated now, these last few weeks will literally be just a "blip" overall. Good luck! doug p.s. I smoke one cigarette ever 10 years. :) > Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] > > *sigh* What a great post, Doug. Yes, krys, posting here is a great testimonial to yourself. Know that we are all here for you to vent to, cry to, lean on, whatever. And whatever the scale says, just remember you stayed away from those evil cancer sticks!!! WTG! Signature~Kristin 285.2/282.2/164 > As a long-term dieter still trying and hoping to get to goal, all I can > say to you is...IT IS GREAT THAT YOU POSTED! [quoted text clipped - 66 lines] >> >> *sigh* Thanks Kristin - no doubt I'll be back here and venting soon enough....... Oh - and I've still not smoked - that's 4 weeks now - must remember that! Signaturekrys UK 157/128.8/126 Started March 1st 2001 GOAL August 16th 2001 and July 22nd 2004 ...going nowhere fast... > What a great post, Doug. > [quoted text clipped - 73 lines] > >> > >> *sigh* Thanks Doug. You're right. Yes, I've put on 3lbs, but you're right - that's not the end of the world - I'm dealing with it now...... I know it'll take a while to get it sorted, but that it can be done. Thanks for the positivity :) Signaturekrys UK 157/128.8/126 Started March 1st 2001 GOAL August 16th 2001 and July 22nd 2004 ...going nowhere fast... > As a long-term dieter still trying and hoping to get to goal, all I can > say to you is...IT IS GREAT THAT YOU POSTED! [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > p.s. I smoke one cigarette ever 10 years. :) I know its disheartening. I've been nearly at goal for 6 months. Don't lose heart though, and try not to miss any meetings. Even when I have had a really bad week I still go for the weigh in. You sooner you face the music the sooner you can put things right. Giving up smoking is realy hard and all credit to you for sticking it out. When I gave up three years I put on three stone - hence joining WW in the first place. Keep at it. You are almost there. Congratulations Hazell > Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 43 lines] > GOAL August 16th 2001 and July 22nd 2004 > ...slippery slope?... I don't go to meetings anymore - I haven't for a couple of years. I found that as a maintainer I didn't get the support I was looking for. I weigh in here, I follow the programme, and this group is my meeting :) The gain was - is - disheartening, especially as I fear there may be more on the way...... but I'll just have to turn it around...... Signaturekrys UK 157/128.8/126 Started March 1st 2001 GOAL August 16th 2001 and July 22nd 2004 ...going nowhere fast... > I know its disheartening. I've been nearly at goal for 6 months. Don't lose > heart though, and try not to miss any meetings. Even when I have had a [quoted text clipped - 59 lines] > > GOAL August 16th 2001 and July 22nd 2004 > > ...slippery slope?... I have been close to goal for a while, and I still haven't quit smoking, I am being real for me, I want to deal with my weight and at least know what I actually should be weighing before I can commit to quitting, Lee > I don't go to meetings anymore - I haven't for a couple of years. I found > that as a maintainer I didn't get the support I was looking for. I weigh in [quoted text clipped - 84 lines] > > > GOAL August 16th 2001 and July 22nd 2004 > > > ...slippery slope?... the good news is that you haven't given up, hang in there, you know what to do and will get there, Lee, > Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 43 lines] > GOAL August 16th 2001 and July 22nd 2004 > ...slippery slope?... Thank you Lee - I sure hope so :) Signaturekrys UK 157/128.8/126 Started March 1st 2001 GOAL August 16th 2001 and July 22nd 2004 ...going nowhere fast... > the good news is that you haven't given up, hang in there, you know what to > do and will get there, Lee, [quoted text clipped - 51 lines] > > GOAL August 16th 2001 and July 22nd 2004 > > ...slippery slope?... |
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