Hello ladies!! Hope you all had a great week. I'm tired, I've been tired, don't see that changing until the semester is over but it's all good.
About my title...I think it's time for a change in the way I'm losing weight. I'm not sure about it, I may try it and it be the wrong move but I don't know what else to do to get me back on track. It's been 2 weeks since I've said I'm getting back on track and I haven't. Time really isn't on my side and that's what it takes to be dedicated to WW. Also, money isn't really on my side and the $40 a month is kinda pricey. Especially since I haven't had time to go to meetings and I feel like I'm wasting that money. So those 2 thoughts have led me to want to cut the WW plan for right now.
The sad thing is other than those two points alone I have no other reasons for wanting to leave. I've lost 23lbs in 2 months on the plan. I've learned to love vegetables and how to eat healthy in any situation I'm in. I've learned to prefer healthier foods. I've given up soda, fried food and fast foods. In essence I've been succesful. So I know people are like "Why are you leaving?!" IDK sometimes but lately I've just been feeling like the price, the time is not something I have a lot of right now. I could still do the plan on my own, I just wouldn't have their scale to weigh in on everyweek. That's the only thing that I really like about the meetings. I'm just scared since I won't have that accountablilty meeting every week I may slack and start to gain back. Which scares the SHIT out of me!!
What is a girl to do?!
Since I have paid for the month of April, I will continue WW through this month but I believe I'm going to cancel my monthly pass and if I feel the need to go I'll just pay the $13 weekly fee. I mean there are plenty of people here on EP that have started with WW and quit and are still successful in losing weight. Before I quit at the end of the month I have to have a METICULOUS plan of how I'm going to continue to lose weight. As soon as I have that plan I'll post it here and see what you gals think.
Ok, I'm starving, so I'm gonna grab something to eat before class. Have a great weekend everyone!
Posted By: As I Am
Comments to this post:
04/10/2008 13:13
So that's what you meant
Now i understand your comment a lil more! Yeah, especially as a student, it's hard to afford WW meetings. But, WW has taught you tons of things =D Like you said, WW has been good to you! Sooo...you were asking for an alternative...how about a weekly WI with the EP girls on a certain day of the week?? I know we all have different WI days but maybe we could try to support ourselves with weekly WI's on a message board in a support group? What do you think??
It's cheaper than paying 40 bucks a month...and you still get support and accountability!!
First of all YOU can hold yourself accountable. And we can too. Just post your WIs here like you normally do. You can take the knowledge and apply it yourself. You know how to do it now. It IS scary, but it can be less scary with all of us. Just remember, we are all going through the same thing, here.
Especially if you think it is necessary. WE all have your back so do whatever is necessary. I had to quit WW's too. I felt so bad when I did but now that I'm losing weight without using weight watchers I feel more confident. Because after all I'M the one thats responsible for my weight loss!'
I guess I got tired of spending the money and I also got tired of losing a point 6 here and point 4 there. It just wasn't enough for me. I know I was being impatient. Journaling and counting calories is working for me and I love it. Due to my scale obsession( it iscreeping back up on me.) I stepped on the scale this morning because I was feeling rather light and I was curious I lost a pound and a half since monday. I just hope it stays that way or I lose even more for my next weigh in on Monday. Anyhow just take the time to figure out what your plans will be so you will be ready and prepared. Have a good one.
Seriously, why would you want to change what is working!? You have lost 23 pounds in two months and you want to change it? That's silly. We always want to tweak everything. If this is important to you and it is working then you need to find the time and just do it. I'm not trying to be harsh but I have to wonder if this is self-sabotage. Just keep doing what is working and you'll be at goal in no time!
I do WW and have never gone to a meeting! I cant justify the money either. You most definitely can do it on your own, and can always pop into a meeting if you are in need of more support! We are here! (hugs)
I use WW online for $16.95 a month. That is a significant savings over going to the meetings. That and the fact that I just don't have time for meetings are the reasons I chose that option. If that is too much you can still use the boards to talk to other WW users.
Have you tried core? I know a lot of people like flex because they can eat whatever they want, but I think core works better. I hope everything works out for you and you continue your weight loss goals.
QP
