Anyone on Weight Watchers? Question! :)

[cassiesmom]

I need to lose a LOT of weight. Obesity surgery would do it but that's not an option for me right now. I am trying to eat more prudently before Thanksgiving. I love McDonald's French fries so I decided last week that I would stop eating fast food till Thanksgiving. Hopefully long after, too. The more I eat that stuff the more I crave it. I've also heard it said that food you get through the drive-up window is not healthful in general. Can anyone give me a good tip to get past food cravings. My mom told me to just order a kids' meal but that hasn't worked most of the time, I go to place my order and I end up without the willpower to do that. Which is part of the reason why I decided to just not go there -literally. I am also missing out on job opportunities because of my weight. Can you tell I'm discouraged and frustrated.


Thank you all,
Elyse

I'm back and bumping up this old thread because my weight is still an issue. For the most part I've managed to avoid fast food, but there have been slip-ups. I have left knee pain from arthritis, so exercising is difficult. I took an "aquacise" class at the high school, which was fun and will be offered again in the fall. I'm glad farmers' market season is here! Catty1 hit it on the head - I am looking for "clean" eating. I hesitate to wear capri pants or skirts because of my "cankles"... something has to change. I'm still discourated but hoping for improvements over the next couple of months. Catty1, I will look into OA too. Thank you for the idea.

Thank you again, all ---
Elyse

[Taz_Zoee]

I'm 8 1/2 months into my new way of life and I've lost almost 40 lbs. Lately I've hit a brick wall though. I want to cheat on my food more often and don't want to work out as hard. I hope I get over this hump soon. I have 10-15 more pounds to go!

I use a program (on the computer or a smart phone app) called myfitnesspal.com and it has helped so much! And it's FREE! It does make it easier for me with Bruce on board with me..........finally! He has lost almost 30 lbs and actually he is at his ideal weight. Now he is just adjusting his plan to build more muscle.

My trainer is upping my weights too since I am getting stronger now.

I hope everyone is still on their plans and doing good. I'm sure it will get harder as it gets more into summer.

Good luck everyone!!!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

I was on WeightWatchers 4 years ago! I lost more than 10% of my weight, so I was very happy with that!! I lost 18kg in total!!

But.... due to medication (like cortisone), I keep putting on more weight all the time now ? I hate this, I made such a big effort to kick of those 18kg, and now it comes back although I am still eating healthy....! So frustrating!!
Last week my neurosurgeon told me I was overweight; Yes, I know that, no need to throw that in my face once more....

My clothes from last summer all are way to small....! I like go shopping for new things, but now I hate it because I always have to take the largest size, and even then it doesn't always fit...

It is so frustrating to hear people say "You gained lots of weight hey, do you eat to much or unhealthy?
Nope, I am NOT eating to much, and Yes I eat healthy....