Weight Watchers

[Hilly]

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Originally Posted by lisadluvzmac I've been on Weight Watchers forever... I'm possibly the slowest loser ever because I keep stopping the program and I won't gain but I kind of stay the same for months at a time. Then when I start again I lose again and I've lost about 40 lbs and am 10 lbs away from my goal. I know exactly what you mean about not seeing it. It was really funny because when I lost 22 lbs I didnt see it and one day I woke up and I just saw it and I hadn't lost a single pound. Your body is just going to shift and that's when you'll see the weight loss. Honestly one morning you're just going to wake up and be like "Wow, I'm hot!!!""" HAHA...

lol...I am hoping so! Do you do core or flex?

 

[lisadluvzmac]

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Originally Posted by Hilly lol...I am hoping so! Do you do core or flex?

I've done both and I can tell you both work. I kind of alternate. 3 months core then 3 months flex because it keeps things new and non repetative. The one advice I would give is to track... track everthing you eat. I track ever when I'm on core... not hardcore tracking cuz i dont usually measure my food when I'm on core but i still like to track what i eat. Also... I wouldnt suggest core if you don't know your "comfort zone." For a long time I didnt know mine so i would be on core and NEVER stop eating just cuz i thought i could eat a whole box of whole wheat pasta... i tried to eat a box of whole wheat pasts... so if you know when you're full and you know you can stop eating at that point then core is a really good alternative.

 

[MACATTAK]

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Originally Posted by Hilly Girl ever since you wrote this, I have been thinking about it. I am glad Im not the only one in this bot. Now I gotta get to 20 and then maybe my ass or gut will have amazingly shrank You are always such a great friend to respond to this thread and keep motivating me.

Awwww that's sweet!!

Yeah, it was always funny when I went to the WW meetings, and people would lose 5 pounds and describe all of the things they were noticing with 5 pounds....their clothes are getting a lot bigger, they have so much more energy, they went on and on! I was like hmmm it's 5 pounds, not 50! I told the group I didn't notice anything spectacular with 5 pounds, but the leader said to get a 5 pound bag of sugar & then see how much you lost. Anyway, maybe people really did notice those huge things with 5 pounds, or maybe it was just mental?

 

[VeXedPiNk]

I think everybody's body handles weight loss differently. I've been trying to lose weight since the summertime and it seemed like nothing I did helped. Then all of a sudden I dropped 10 lbs in what seemed like no time, but I didn't look any different. It was really disheartening, but I kept on trying to take more weight off.

Then in the last 6 weeks I lost just over 2" each from my bust, waist and hip... but my weight hasn't changed a single pound.

So... my point is, keep trying and don't get frustrated. Weight and inches seem to be two very different things (at least for me), but perseverance will help both decrease in the end. Some people may notice 5lbs, some may not.

Also, our greatest critics are often ourselves. Even though you don't see the changes, others can. Just from your FOTD's, I can see that you've lost weight

Good luck!!

 

[NutMeg]

I think whether or not you notice it is also a function of how much you weigh in the first place. For example, going from 255 lbs. to 250 lbs. probably isn't going to be noticed, whereas 110 to 105 will be. Anyway, don't get discouraged, I'm sure you'll start to notice it more soon. Good luck, and keep up the great work!

 

[juicygirl]

hey hilly...i just wanted to tell you that i joined weight watchers about a week ago after reading your first post on it...thanks for starting this thread...&&it is sooo refreshing to see that everyone struggles with losing weight...i mean, it's obvious but its nice to actually read that people actually are, you know?? my goal is to lose 30 lbs...right now im at 158, blah, &&i am 5'5" as well as have the unfortunate luck of carrying all my weight in my ass (bubble butt anyone?? lol)

 

[Hilly]

Aww! Good luck girl! Everyone is so supportive on here!
I weigh in tomorrow. Hopefully thanksgiving didnt get me added weight!!

 

[Shimmer]

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Originally Posted by Hilly So here is my struggle. Even though I have lost 18 lbs, I can't see it. Pants all fit better, shirts may be a little better, and no more boob fat coming out of the top of my bra (gross right?). Does this happen to others? Is it the mentality or does weight loss not show up until you hit like 25 lbs? Not sure.... My friend who is doing this with me feels the same way.

Yup. It's a mindset that you don't realize you have until you see yourself in the mirror and compare with old pictures, or realize you're buying clothes two sizes too big, or whatever.
It just...clicks...one day.

 

[Hilly]

Ok update! I purposefully did not update last week because i gained 2 lbs lol. Lame! So I was at 16. 2 lost, well this week I was way better and lost 2.2. Bringing me now at 18.4 pretty good for thanksgiving week

I am starting to see it in my lower torso and legs. I have had to get 4 pairs of pants i bought within the last 6 months altered to smaller sizes (very awesome because these were my fatty pants). Other pants are too big and older so I just stuck them on ebay.
Woot. Makin them dollas!

 

[MACATTAK]

Great job! That is awesome for Thanksgiving week! I don't even want to step on a scale after Thanksgiving!!!

 

[Hilly]

I am so bad at writing down my points lately! I keep them in my head...kinda haha

 

[juicygirl]

awesome hilly!! its funny because i joined a week ago &&have only logged my points for two days...lame i know...but i guess in my head i know i did badly &&i just dont want to see the numbers. im in denial i guess &&also i keep rationalizing that when im off my period ill get down to it!!

 

[Simply Elegant]

Congrats and keep it up.

Even when I lose 5 pounds I notice it. Of course the same goes for gaining.

 

[Hilly]

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Originally Posted by juicygirl awesome hilly!! its funny because i joined a week ago &&have only logged my points for two days...lame i know...but i guess in my head i know i did badly &&i just dont want to see the numbers. im in denial i guess &&also i keep rationalizing that when im off my period ill get down to it!!

Aww thanks girl.

I hated weighing in when I had my period..I was always heavier! So I started taking Seasonique BC pills so I could skip my period and have it only 4 times a year

 

[nunu]

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Originally Posted by Hilly Ok update! I purposefully did not update last week because i gained 2 lbs lol. Lame! So I was at 16. 2 lost, well this week I was way better and lost 2.2. Bringing me now at 18.4 pretty good for thanksgiving week I am starting to see it in my lower torso and legs. I have had to get 4 pairs of pants i bought within the last 6 months altered to smaller sizes (very awesome because these were my fatty pants). Other pants are too big and older so I just stuck them on ebay. Woot. Makin them dollas!

congrats Hilly!

 

[frocher]

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[princess lissa]

So I read this whole post about a week ago and have been inspired to start weight watchers myself. My best friend is getting married in June and I definitely want to look good in my bridesmaid's dress. So this week is the start of my weight watchers quest. I also found a great website for some help: www.hungry-girl.com. The lady who writes this website gives tips on food choices and takes your favorite restaurant foods and gives recipes to make them healthier. I'm going to make the jalapeno popper and southwestern eggrolls this weekend to try them out.

Thanks for the inspiration and keep up the good work.

 

[Hilly]

Great to hear you are starting WW Lissa! Please keep us updated!

 

[Hilly]

I am wearing size 10 Express pants...they are a lil tight, but my gut doesn't hang over them! It's a small (no.... GIGANTIC!!) victory for me not to have my pants flap over in the waist from my belly.

After this, I decided to have some pumpkin pie lol. I'm human hahah

 

[MACATTAK]

Woo hoo!

You like pie..so in my eyes you are forever "Hilly Pie." I always want to call you that every time I see your posts.