Comments on: Weighing Matters

By: Tamater Sammich

Tamater Sammich — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:49:39 +0000

I was in so much pain last night. Blinded by it. I was going to read Lemon G’s blog and then pull out a book and open it to a random page, hoping for some kind of insight. Instead, I cliked, randomly, and came to this post. Wow. Wow and thank you. I testify – you told it, I needed to read it. Sistah!

By: Joanna

Joanna — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:03:59 +0000

Hey – we’ve all been there. I rejoined WW last year (for the 10th time – at least) at this time and have lost only 22 lbs so far. Still have at least 60 to go. The big difference this time is that I haven’t given up – I take the 1/4 lb losses and keep on moving – literally.

You made the right choice – I’ll be traveling the path with you.

Still sucks – but at least you aren’t alone.

By: kris

kris — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:18:26 +0000

Y’all continue to rock my world. Thanks for allowing this to be a safe place where I can share this kind of goodness.

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:58:04 +0000

I’m so glad I caught this post. I’ve been doing those same thing and have become quite anti-social of late, but not really honest enough to admit why. I really admire your determination and honesty. Like you, I’ve been on WW before and it works – if you go to the meetings to weigh in. Last time, I tried the online WW but not enough accountability for me I guess. Maybe I’ll go back as well. In the meantime, I’m cheering you on! Bravo!!!

By: Goddess in Progress

Goddess in Progress — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:59:31 +0000

Found your post through Loser Moms. Welcome to the wagon. I jumped back on it in August. It’s so, so hard. Especially at the beginning. When you have so far to go, a pound at a time feels like crap. And then, lo and behold, they start to add up. Seems like yesterday I was whining about only being down a couple of pounds, and what was that compared to my goal of losing 60? Blech.

And yet, here I am. Four months later. Down 21.5 pounds. 4.5 to go to my first goal.

I’m still fat. Clothes still don’t fit well. But I have to wear my wedding ring on my middle finger because it falls off the ring finger, and the legs of my jeans are baggy. Onward.

P.S. Take a before picture. In workout clothes or (if you dare) a sports bra. You will hate it. It will make you cry. But in a month, when you’re feeling like you haven’t made any progress, take another one and photoshop it next to the first one. You’ll see the changes that are hard to see in the mirror every day, and it will help.

By: Stimey

Stimey — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:22:01 +0000

Here from Loser Moms, and I’m glad I came. I know so much how this feels. I actually weigh more than I ever have—and I’ve been pregnant. And I too have found ways to cover up and ways to avoid and reasons why I can’t. I decided two weeks ago that the center cannot hold and I need to make something happen.

Good luck to you! Good luck with Weight Watchers. I’ve done it before and when you really work it and follow the plan, you WILL lose weight.

By: Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah

Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:18:50 +0000

I can so relate to this.

By: Poppy

Poppy — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:29:18 +0000

I’ve gained 15 pounds since moving to NYC. I really just want to eat better and power walk off the weight. I’m still expecting this to work.

Best of luck getting happy.

By: lemmonex

lemmonex — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:53:37 +0000

Yep. Yep.

I went back to WW last weekend. It is humbling and shameful…but something needs to give.

Thanks for being so honest.

By: BabeQue

BabeQue — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:30:48 +0000

I recently joined WW online (because none of the DC meetings meet at a convenient time for me, but have been slipping over the past week or so due to less than stellar results, but reading this post, I’m reinvigorated to recommit. So thanks!

By: freckledk

freckledk — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:20:31 +0000

I agree with Paige – I thought you looked fabulous.

But I am happy to chase you around a track with a machete, if it’ll help to motivate you. I’m good like that.

By: Anamaris

Anamaris — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:01:29 +0000

I hope you will continue to write about your success with this. Me, myself I so need to get on the damn wagon, I’m so unskinny its not funny. It’s an effort walking from my car to the office, the last couple of weeks I was able to blame on bronchitis, but that won’t last very long if I keep taking the antibiotics, y’know?

By: abbersnail

abbersnail — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:28:59 +0000

I’m in the same boat, doll. I have managed to regain several pounds above a number I swore I’d never see again. Blast!

We can do this!!!

By: Paige Jennifer

Paige Jennifer — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:18:30 +0000

Um, I think you looked damn gorgeous on Saturday. You wore the sideways snow/rain slop like the sexy diva you are.

Never forget you’re a rock star and totally capable of making some healthy changes. Now go show that piece of shit scale who’s boss!

By: Tracy Lynn

Tracy Lynn — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:57:28 +0000

Go get ‘em, Tiger.

By: CurlyGlamourGirlie

CurlyGlamourGirlie — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:23:24 +0000

This was me, March last year. I lost the baby weight but still had all my chemo weight (prednisone is a bitch) I’m a naive sucker so I bought some of those acaii berry pills you see all over the internet. They actually gave me a smidge more energy, so I started eating a little better. The eating better gave me the impetus to start exercising. Now I do 20 minute yoga podcasts every night and eat salads with protein every day for lunch.

I’m sending you the good vibes for weight loss!!

By: Laurie

Laurie — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:17:12 +0000

Solidarity, as you know.

I’m stuck, been stuck for four months, after taking those five previous months to get 15 pounds below that come-to-Jesus weight you describe, that I hit last year. And when I’m ready, very soon, to get back in the groove (because I have like 35 more to go?) I know although I go on weird fan-girl dates with Jillian Michaels I will go back home to WW. ;)

By: Carrie

Carrie — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:09:46 +0000

I’m here with ya. Rejoined in Feb, didn’t go June-August, went back with a force in Sept. It’s been 12 weeks and so far so good. You’re a hero for joining during the holiday season :)

Which location do you go to for meetings?

By: Melina

Melina — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:24:53 +0000

Oh god, did I write this post? I am right there with you. I’m now avoiding all photographs at all costs. The “worst” (it’s actually a good thing) part is that I’m pregnant again, so I can’t diet, I can only eat as well as possible. Uggh. I managed to get all the baby weight from #1 off, but I was still 20 lbs higher than I need to be. Now I’m just miserable thinking about doing it all over again, plus that extra 20. Good luck, you’re going to be my inspiration in 7 months (so you better be a good inspiration!!)

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:55:49 +0000

Mama!
Harnessing the fear that kept you inside and using it as fuel? That’s, like, effing commendable. And hard to do, so don’t forget about all us folks who are cheering you along this route.

Love!

By: suicide_blond

suicide_blond — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:26:49 +0000

good for you sugar! what a positively positive thing to do..for YOU!! wishing you allll the best!
xoxo

By: BigSis

BigSis — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:49:26 +0000

Wow – that is eerily exactly what I’m going through. I have decided on Adkins and Yoga Booty Ballet. If that isn’t blog fodder, I don’t know what is :)

By: ETK

ETK — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:07:21 +0000

Aww! You can do it. We all get there, for me it took almost 2 years to finally do something about the FIFTY, yep 50, lbs I put on since I quit (and started again) smoking.

Alas, WW has helped me shed 10 so far, so we can be in this together! :)

By: Beth

Beth — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:36:54 +0000

I hear ya. Especially on the shrinking pants (damn laundry!) It’s amazing how this can happen, little by little, so that we don’t even notice it – but it’s true. Like you, I’ve been the thinner me looking at the photo of the heavier me and thinking, “I’ll never let that happen again!” And yet here I am, in my brand new next size up pants. Time to take control. Your my inspiration, Kris!

Also, cats are supposed to weigh 10 lbs? I think my bf’s cat needs to go to WW.

By: Nathan Pralle

Nathan Pralle — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:27:13 +0000

A struggle I’m engaged in as well, for the betterment of myself, and how I feel, and just because…well, dammit, I should. It is tough and a pain in the ass. But you can do it because — we’re all convinced — you can do anything.