Hello all - after almost 12 months on the WW Program and a loss of almost 30 kilos, I have to agree - IT IS HARD!!!
But not nearly as hard as puffing like a steam-train after walking up stairs, as struggling into a plane seatbelt, as knowing that I can't play with my grandchildren, as avoiding the doctors knowing that my blood pressure would be sky-high!
Whilst the WW Program is not a quick-fix, nor is it easy, it is so, so worth it!
As another post says - CHOOSE YOUR HARD!
I've been a yo-yo dieter all my adult life! I've missed out on so much because of my low self-esteem and low self-confidence!
Those of you who are young have lots of living to do yet! But, ONLY YOU can decide if you're worth doing the hard yards now for a better life in the future!
Only YOU can decide what to put into your mouth!
I had to have counselling to find out WHY I continued to self-sabotage my weight-loss efforts!
Now, there's no stopping me and I will get to goal and maintain my correct weight for life - my life!
The WW program is NOT a diet but the best choice of food & exercise to enable your body to perform at it's maximum level.
The WW Program is for life remember, so what you learn about nutrition, exercise and water consumption whilst losing your excess weight will stay with you forever!
It took me 8 weeks before I understood the program correctly! It's taken me almost 52 weeks to lose almost 30 kilos and it will probably take me quite a few more months before I get to goal!
Along the way, in place of the 30 kilos I've lost I've GAINED lots of self-confidence and self-esteem, pride in my appearance, the ability to shop in "normal-sized" stores, lots of energy etc. etc.
When it all comes down to it - it's your choice entirely as to how the reminder of your life turns out!
Best wishes - Gae oxooxo
I am completely with you on this one. It feels so good to be in control doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteI hate the diet word. That's not what we're doing. I was reading on the WW board yesterday about people who has lost 9kg in 9 weeks on Jenny Craig, because they are given their meals. Well I lost 9kg in 9 weeks on WW, by making my own food choices and LEARNING how to make changes in my lifestyle, rather than having them handed to me.
I've spent some time recently wondering why I am able to do it now, when I couldn't before. I think part of it is that I have stuck to it for so long that it has become second nature to me. I don't feel hard done by, or as though I'm missing out on things. I just don't want to eat the way I used to, and feel the way I used to.
Another motivator is having contact with people like you and others who are really committed to being healthy and losing weight.
I keep thinking about how different you will feel at your son's wedding - not just because you will be so much slimmer, but you will stand taller, feel confident and be happy to be in the photos. What a huge favour you have done for yourself!
Keep on going....
Deb
I agree with you both, Gae and Deb! I've lost 9.1kg in 8 weeks!
ReplyDeleteThis is the 2nd time on ww for me (the first time I lost 30kg and got to goal but DIDN'T MAINTAIN). I truly don't think I was mentally ready for it (I was 17).
This time I KNOW it's different! It's about changing your lifestyle, not just being on a "diet". I choose to eat healthier and exercise now, and I know it's for the rest of my (hopefully long) life! I'm 23 now and I don't want to spend any more time being lazy and unhealthy!
You go GAE!!!
Wow Gae, I am soo with you on that one!
ReplyDeleteFo me this is a journey of finding myself. I am self absorbed like I have never been before understanding my triggers and making a choice to react in a way that is not self destructive.
For the first time I feel like a winner in this long road to goal and beyond. The journey is one I am on for life and what wonderful people I have found along the way to share the highs and lows the success and disappointments which every journey has.
I know who I am and what I want in life
So true Gae - congrats on the loss so far!
ReplyDeleteThe journey is all about finding the right balalnce of eating and excercise so that we can loose the excess weight and then maintain the wonderful life we will and are living.
Good luck with your journey
Well said Gae, well said
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