shorthorsemom
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Sep 18, 2008
- Messages
- 2,386
- Reaction score
- 454
Hi Everybody. Just got in the house. Thought I would see if anyone posted after me today, than grab a snack! After seeing all the replies I am more motivated than ever. Thanks to all! I have made it 1 day. Now to make it 1 day tomorrow too. I have not had a chance to finish reading the earlier postings but did see all the tips you have just given me. I agree that it is a fine line... eating too little doesn't work. I do drink a lot of water, eat plenty of water/fiber filled fruits, lean meats, no fried foods, rarely eat at fast food places. That is all before 8:00 PM... I am a night time snacker!!! Chips, nuts, chocolate covered raisins, ice cream, left overs. I think I feel like I always need to be busy and eating is busy work. I have tried crafts but they just do not hold my attention. I can read a book, watch TV, and eat all at the same time. Going to bed early has not worked either. I just toss and turn, think about food. I realize I need help... so...
Thursday evening, there is a WT. Watchers meeting about 12 miles from me. I will try to go and see about the new system. Thanks again for the encouragement. Have a great week everyone!!! Melinda
Sounds great Melinda... the cool bonus about weight watchers is all the new friends I have. They root for you and they give you comfort when you are feeling low and you do the same right back. A whole group of people with a single struggle.
When I joined I didn't even wait for a new session to start, they pro rated it and I jumped in the middle. I admit that the money kept me at bay at first and I tried just reading everything and doing it on my own. Like this thread, there is strength in numbers.
I learned about power foods at weight watchers and how to make up your points with foods that fill you up. You get 29 points a day to start.. 45 extra points to use during the week as "over draft protection" and you can earn extra points by exercising. Me, I took the strict path.. only do my 29 points a day and don't dip into my overdraft and I don't take the points I earn by walking. But the cool part is that either way.. you lose and you can make it individual for what works for you.
My cravings for something sweet is satisfied by a fruit smoothie I make using frozen fruit, zero fat vanilla yogurt and I blend it into an icy slushy. Yum. You only charge for the yogurt points.. fruit is free. When I get a real bad craving for something chocolate, I splurge on a weight watchers ice cream treat for 2-3 points. They really tell you if you want something special... eat it, just count the points and everything will adjust. Most veggies are free. Lean meats are very low in points and breads and such are higher, but you can still count it in. I also pair my sweet things with a few almonds. I eat 5 almonds for 1 point when I have a sweet treat and I don't get the sugar rush followed by the low from the carb which makes you want to eat more.
I just hope I can keep up the energy to keep it going.... I want to get to my lifetime goal.. then you don't pay for meetings, you weigh in once a month and have to stay with in 2 lbs of your goal weight...