T minus one year and one day.
Well folks, after much debate, and numerous failed attempts (Imagine that, I know)…I signed up for weight watchers (again) tonight. I’m not quite sure what inspired me to do so, but I’ve learned that I’m not successful if I’m lacking that face to face accountability. (Oh yeah, and I’m cheap. If I’m paying for something, I use it.) I need to have that weekly kick in the butt…and if that’s what it takes, thats what I’m going to do.
As I mentioned in the title, the wedding that I’m the maid of honor in is a year from tomorrow. That means I have 365 days to lose 106.2lbs. Can it be done? Yes. Will it? Only if I stop making excuses, and stick to what I know works. If I come within 25lbs of my goal in a year, that’s still f*ing amazing. I’ll be content at 175. But, I’m striving for something here…something I’ve been putting off for way too long.
I was talking to my friend at Jazzercise last night, and discussing WW with her. I was being really indecisive…saying things like ‘Well, I tried it once before…,” you know, excuses like that. And she said to me, “What better time than now?” And she was absolutely right. There’s no need to ‘wait until Monday’ which I’m totally infamous for doing. I’m starting right now. (Ok, tomorrow…I’ve already finished my food for the day.) No more excuses. (How many speeches like this have I given on this site already?)
Folks, I’m going to need your help with this. I need to get this job done in the next year, and I really need all the support I can get. There are going to be some major obstacles coming up. My birthday is next weekend..and I plan on having a few drinks…and I really really wants some french fries. It’s my birthday…and as long as I allow the cals/points for them, it shouldn’t be a problem. Like I said though…I’m going to need extra help with this..hell…I’m half tempted to give out my phone# to have people call in and check up on me at random hours of the day. (Seriously, it’s not a half bad idea.) Anybody game?
Well folks, day one starts tomorrow. I weighed in tonight at 256.2. I’m shooting for a 5lb goal in the next 2 week. So that’s 251.6 by October 24th. Let’s get this game started!
**WW Quote 10.10.07 “By wanting to fly badly enough, you are willing to give up being a caterpillar.”**
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GOOD LUCK,,
Wow! I read your entry and it sounded exactly like mine. I can totally understand the face to face accountability. I am going to my first meeting tomorrow myself. It’s my first ever. It’ll be exciting.
Congratulations for setting a goal and joining WW. Stick with it!! You have a whole year which is VERY realistic and good for your overall health. Remember in that time you are not dieting, you are changing your lifestyle. Eat the french fries but eat 10 instead of 30. When you want McDonald’s get a Happy Meal instead of the Super Size Quarter Pounder meal. Birthday drinks can be fine like rum and diet Coke or something like that. Bloody Mary’s are great choices because of the tomato juice. Try to pass on the sugary drinks like Pina Coladas. It’s all about choices of smaller portions, less junk and some exercise. WW is a great program to teach you how to make better choices and have what you like but in better portion sizes and with more nutrition. Learn to read food labels and clean out your house of foods that just aren’t good for you. Please contact me anytime you need a boost. I’ll try to help you through. In addition to finally “getting it” in terms of nutrition and exercise, I am a great cook. I can help you alter your favorite recipes to be healthier, lower in fat and calories but still great tasting. Don’t deny yourself what you like just eat less of it. GOOD LUCK!
you know, i’m so on the fence about weight watchers. My mom has had good results from it, a woman in my office has recently lost 10 pounds in two weeks on it, but I just feel like I don’t want to pay for what I already know, eat less, move more. But, is knowing enough?
Good luck!
I WISH there was a weight watchers anywhere close to my town! There isn’t! I would join in a heartbeat! Ok, I’d probably have to wait..hhmmm.. 9 mos or so, but THEN I would join!
I hope you like it! Make sure you tell us all about it! BTW, you get desperate, email me that phone number and I’ll stalk you into good eating and exercise! 
you can do it! you can do it! one year will fly by so get to it!