Hey everyone! I think I sat down to write a post Weight Watcher related about a thousand times over the last few months. I think now is a good time to chat about it mostly because of the NEW improved program Weight Watchers just unveiled.
My weight loss came to a screeching halt with the last program change. I loved the idea behind the program, loved the fact that I did not need to count fruit, just watch portions of them, and I loved the flexibility the plan gave me. The plan changed my thoughts on carbs entirely. Limiting them became a new (HARD) habit for me. I started to listen to my body more than ever- something very NEW to me and I enjoyed getting to know what foods made me feel better, and kept me full longer.
I guess it was my fault for not speaking to anyone about the reasons why I was stuck for almost a year. When I started to get a little frustrated for the lack of scale luv, I slowly stopped tracking. I was aware of my food choices and mentally took note, but nothing compares to actually keeping a food journal.
Little but little I started gaining weight. Each week stepping on that scale, still paying for my monthly Weight Watchers membership, but not really participating in the plan. I would always say next week….then for whatever reason I would never track. I had stayed hovering the 160 mark for a year and now I find myself at 170. No, it’s not terrible. No, it’s not the end of the world. But, for me it’s not where I want to be. I was happier at 160…I know it’s just a matter of 10 pounds…but those 10 pounds make a difference for me. I also want to add 5 more pounds to that loss and get to goal!
Now…The new 2012 PointsPlus plan! I go to my meetings on Friday’s- so the full scoop on this plan will be discussed this coming Friday. Since they gave all of the updated info already online, I was able to read about it last Friday. My leader did tell us a little bit since she knew most of us would be needing some sort of explanation as to why we were shorted daily points. lol
So yeah- I had 3 PointsPlus removed from my dailies. Am I ok with that? HELL YES! If it helps me get to goal- SURE! Do I miss that 3…YEP! lol I always get use to what is given to me and I did have to plan accordingly to make sure I was satisfied throughout my day. Now do not panic! If you were losing with those additional 3 dailies, keep on going! You can add them back in. The plan is flexible!
Today is day 4 for me…fully ON PLAN. TRACKING 100%, and I will be looking forward to getting on the scale this coming Friday. I am also looking forward to hearing more about the plan in person- at the meeting. I really love the meeting aspect of Weight Watchers and I know that part helps me the most!
I’m not sure why I put off talking about ME for so long but I guess I know everyone struggles and I wanted to share where I am at. I know I can get through this. I also know I need to work at keeping my weight and food issues under control. It’s seriously a battle, but I am a FIGHTER!
If you want to read about the new 2011 PointsPlus Weight Watcher plan CLICK HERE!
I hope everyone has a great day!
BYE!
I go to a Sunday meeting, so I heard the new program tweaks explained yesterday and got the new materials. I LOVE IT! I think it's awesome that we have more flexibility now. Of course, it doesn't hurt than wine went down by a point either. ;)
ReplyDeleteI will go to my WW meeting tomorrow to get the new materials. I drastically tweaked the program for myself when it came out last year and by doing that, I got back to goal for the first time in two years and I've maintained for almost a year now.
ReplyDeleteMy plan is that I have 29 points a day and that is it. I have no weekly points, no exercise points and only one free fruit per day. It has worked great and I will continue with it. Like you, I love the meetings and as long as I'm at goal, they are free. Yea! Good luck with getting back to 160. :)
mmm I wonder if I can go to a WW location & get the material. I am an online member and the info on the site is sort of confusing.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you, TJ. At first, when I learned that they were changing again and I was losing points, I was disappointed (very), but then I got a hold of myself and realized where I WAS. I too have struggled with 5 pounds up and down since the PointsPlus plan was introduced, and want that 5 pounds gone for good, plus another 5. So once I realized that, and thought about it, accepting the 3 point a day loss was easy for me, and I am excited to see the results this weekend. My meetings are on Saturday.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I just read from Mel on your comments that wine went DOWN? Bonus!
I too have been not losing anything since the new plan started, really going up and down and Im looking forward to learning more as well about the new plan. I wonder if the on line only members will get all the 411 as well. Can you keep us up to date with the new info when you get it? Thanks..
ReplyDeleteYep, I went on eTools and was like what?? I missed last weeks meeting, but will definitely be there this week.
ReplyDeleteYou can do it TJ! :D Kudos for getting back to tracking!
Hi TJ. I'll get the scoop at our meeting tomorrow. Sounds like its a good thing, I know alot of people struggled on points plus. I've danced around the same 5 lbs for MONTHS now. Yay you for getting back to tracking. I look forward to reading about a successful weigh in later this week. Take care
ReplyDeleteI lost about 1/3 of the weight this year on the Points Plus plan than I did the two years before that. SO discouraging. And now finally are finally speaking out and saying that it wasn't working for them either. I kept wondering what was wrong with me? But now I see that I'm one of many! I'm trying the simply filling plan and SO hopeful my weight loss will be back on the right track again! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI had a rough time with the plan too. And bc I didn't follow it, gained back 20 lbs from goal! Gotta get back in it!
ReplyDeleteCount me in the same boat. I just was not losing with the new plan, and by about May, I had completely given up. I haven't been to a meeting since, and I continue to pay the monthly fee, and still search out recipes that are points+ friendly, but I'm not tracking, and it is showing on the scale in the weight gain. With the new program, I'm planning on going to my usual meeting on Saturday to get the scoop.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I think our bodies get tired of losing weight so they just hold onto the weight...Sorry it has been a rough year!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on getting back on plan! You can do it!
ReplyDeleteI'm been hearing the WW buzz and I must admit my curiousity is peaked. Given everything that is going on now with dad, I think a little structure with food might help. I'll try and carve out some time to check it out online. I'm not a fan of meetings so maybe online might work best for me. Thanks for the info and good luck to you. I'm sure you'll have a fantastic week! :)
ReplyDeleteI have been "off" the WW wagon for quite awhile, but I am jumping back on as of tomorrow night. I'm hoping the PointsPlus tweaks will help me, because I did not do well at all on the original PointsPlus and got discouraged.
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