First week back my goal was to TRACK everything. Something I got out
of the habit of long before I left WW the last time. It showed me two
things. One, I wasn't that that out of control while gone
(thankfully), but two I did randomly eat things during the day without
thinking. Grazing if you will. No wonder I didn't really gain unless
it was like a vacation or something, but also no wonder I could never
lose anything.
So the first week (actually Thursday to Tuesday as I switched leaders
to one I liked better) I was very good and lost 1.4 pounds. Not the
explosive 7.8 I lost initially way back when, but on the right
track!!
I weigh in tomorrow (Tuesday) and hopefully I will continue doing as
well. I continued to track like crazy and just started walking at
lunch at work again.
My short term goals are to continue tracking, continue walking, and
cook more meals. I can be lazy and rely on prepared heat em up kinda
meals. They can be not too bad for you, but can be a little point
heavy and certainly usually sodium heavy.
But best of all..this all just feels good again. :)
Thanks for listening!
Melissa in NJ
Stormmee - 13 Mar 2007 00:37 GMT
good for you!!!, Lee
> First week back my goal was to TRACK everything. Something I got out
> of the habit of long before I left WW the last time. It showed me two
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> Thanks for listening!
> Melissa in NJ
Melissa in NJ - 13 Mar 2007 18:26 GMT
Lost 2 pounds at my weigh in. :) Yay!
Melissa in NJ
Gary G - 13 Mar 2007 18:58 GMT
Well done...GG
> Lost 2 pounds at my weigh in. :) Yay!
>
> Melissa in NJ
ahmward - 13 Mar 2007 20:22 GMT
Excellent! Audrey
> Lost 2 pounds at my weigh in. :) Yay!
>
> Melissa in NJ
Stormmee - 14 Mar 2007 00:16 GMT
outstanding, Lee
> Lost 2 pounds at my weigh in. :) Yay!
>
> Melissa in NJ
Janie - 14 Mar 2007 11:00 GMT
> Lost 2 pounds at my weigh in. :) Yay!
>
> Melissa in NJ
Wonderful!
Willow Herself - 14 Mar 2007 16:10 GMT
It's all good, keep at it and you know it'll work!!!
I have to say, my favorite part of your post is:
"But best of all..this all just feels good again. :)"
Ain't that grand?????????
Will~
> First week back my goal was to TRACK everything. Something I got out
> of the habit of long before I left WW the last time. It showed me two
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> Thanks for listening!
> Melissa in NJ
Kate XXXXXX - 14 Mar 2007 16:59 GMT
> First week back my goal was to TRACK everything. Something I got out
> of the habit of long before I left WW the last time. It showed me two
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> it was like a vacation or something, but also no wonder I could never
> lose anything.
Not too much damage done, then, and a goot booster to get you back on
track. :)
> So the first week (actually Thursday to Tuesday as I switched leaders
> to one I liked better) I was very good and lost 1.4 pounds. Not the
> explosive 7.8 I lost initially way back when, but on the right
> track!!
Yup! Good lass! :)
> I weigh in tomorrow (Tuesday) and hopefully I will continue doing as
> well. I continued to track like crazy and just started walking at
> lunch at work again.
That will also help a lot.
> My short term goals are to continue tracking, continue walking, and
> cook more meals. I can be lazy and rely on prepared heat em up kinda
> meals. They can be not too bad for you, but can be a little point
> heavy and certainly usually sodium heavy.
I find that when I want to be a lazy cook but stay on track a doze of
home made zero point tomato sauce is ready by the time the pasta is
cooked! Dinner in 15 minutes - quicker than a take-away!
> But best of all..this all just feels good again. :)
Doesn't it just. Well done!

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AWilliamson - 23 Mar 2007 12:07 GMT
>So the first week (actually Thursday to Tuesday as I switched leaders
>to one I liked better) I was very good and lost 1.4 pounds. Not the
>explosive 7.8 I lost initially way back when,
Do you think that's the key? I have an instructer that has taught
fore eons, but she's quite boring.
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Gary G - 23 Mar 2007 13:55 GMT
I think the leader is important but not the key...I started with a great
leader who after only a few months no longer worked at our location...I then
due to family illness could no longer attend meetings but just went in to
weigh...My losses continued...As I have often said WW is a tool but the real
key is within all of us...We just need to turn it on...GG
>>So the first week (actually Thursday to Tuesday as I switched leaders
>>to one I liked better) I was very good and lost 1.4 pounds. Not the
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> Thought of the day:
> Bother, said Pooh, as he deleted his root directory
Willow Herself - 23 Mar 2007 15:30 GMT
I totally agree that it is within us and not depending on the leader. I have
to say though, that finding the right "group" can make a huge difference.
It's not so much the leader, as the energy of the group and how at ease one
is to share and ask questions.
Some people do it alone and that's great, but I see so many that do awesome
when with the right group, and just can't stick to it on their own.
Of course, since I work meetings, I just see those who attend meetings.. ;op
Will~
>I think the leader is important but not the key...I started with a great
>leader who after only a few months no longer worked at our location...I
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>> Thought of the day:
>> Bother, said Pooh, as he deleted his root directory
Melissa in NJ - 23 Mar 2007 19:22 GMT
It's not the key, but if you really enjoy the leader and really enjoy
the group and how they respond to the leader and each other then
you'll likely really enjoy the meetings. Tough to be inspired to go to
a meeting if you find it a snooze!!!
My lunch time leader is pretty good but the crowd is small and quiet.
I miss the rowdiness of my Monday night meetings!
Try a few leaders out. You can go to any center in teh world...why
stick with a boring one!
Melissa in NJ