Committing to a Change - New Month, New WW Plan - Anyone In?

martinimomma · November 2010

I have vented on the Board before about my post-m/c weight gain. Today I realized I need to do something about it.

We all know the 12 step routine, right?

Hi. My name is Sandy and I am an emotional eater with a profound dislike of meaningful exercise.

::Group says - "Hi, Sandy"::

My story - I went from losing 25 pounds to get to WW Goal weight in 2009 and run/walking just a 5k a few months before my BFP (after a looong training period, granted) to where I am now -- back up to what I weighed before WW, not having gone to the gym in ages, clothes not fitting, feeling flabby and unattractive - which makes TTCAL much less fun - and with a belly that looks like I could be about 12 weeks pg...but I'm not. Food has been sort of a crutch for me during this time, and the lack of exercise has probably been even more of an issue. Co-workers are starting to notice the shiny new pooch I've got going on, and one asked if "I had anything to tell him" when I wore a fitted tee under a suit jacket yesterday. Um...no, assho!e, I don't.

I have kept up my WW on-line subscription without logging on all this time. Yes, a waste of $$. But yesterday, WW launched its new program. And tomorrow is the start of a new month. And I need to work on a new me. So I am recommitting myself starting tomorrow. I have got to do something.

Anyone interested in committing to a healthier December, whether it be through WW or just mindful eating and avoiding tasty holiday temptation? If so, let's buddy up for some mutual support.

(And no need to point out the incongruity between this desire to recommit and my desire for a holiday cookie/recipe swap last week! December is probably a bad month to start this!). Wink

mandy6418 · November 2010

Hi Sandy!!

I'm ready to do it!! I did so good last month with working out but the eating part was not so great. So I only lost 2 lbs. I'm not going to do the WW program so to speak, but I do eat the Smart Ones meals they have and the desserts.

Tomorrow sounds like a great day to start!

bsustar62 · November 2010

I can totally relate!!! I am miserable with my weight right now, I never lost the 5lbs I gained while pregnant plus I have put on 5lbs more plus I was 5-10lbs more than I wanted to be when I got pregnant in the first place. I would love some accountability because my personal will power is clearly not working!!!

bryanandkatrina · November 2010

I'm in!!!

I did WW before our wedding back in 2008 and lost over 40lbs, which I slowly gained back starting on our all-inclusive honeymoon. Needless to say the m/c didn't help matters, as I am a die hard emotional eater. I've never been heavier or felt more disgusting in my entire life Sad sigh.

I'm ready to make a change!

stillbaking · November 2010

I joined WW five weeks ago and so far have lost 8 lbs, and I'm in for keeping it going in December. The new program hasn't been launched in Canada yet, but it should be soon apparently.

bsustar62 · November 2010

Maybe we can have a weekly weigh-in or progress report thread so that we feel we have to answer to someone. I don't think I will sign up for WW for now but if we don't get a bfp in the next two months I think we will tta for awhile so I would consider it then.

bryanandkatrina · November 2010

What is the new program like???

I've only ever done the points system, never even tried the flex or core program (whatever they're called).

nikki04vb · November 2010

I'm a horrible emotional eater! I gained 10 lbs. while I was pg and an additional 5 from the emotional eating afterwards... and I was already about 10 lbs. heavier than I wanted to be. I committed to eating healthy on Monday after a brownie binge on Sunday.

I'm not doing WW- I've decided to go vegan. Though I would like to lose weight, I'm also going for overall health. A plant-based diet is very healthy and keeps you away from fast foods, dips, candies, desserts... all the things you would generally pig out on during the holidays. Of course you can always make vegan versions of everything!

I need to focus on being more mindful of what I'm eating and my actual level of hunger. When I get upset the first thing I want to do is go out to dinner or order a pizza. I need to find a new way to deal with my emotions!

I'm with you ladies! Let's do this! We're on our way to being MILFs for sure!

bsustar62 · November 2010

I did the online version a few years ago but might consider actually doing meetings, does anyone who has done meetings and online think that meetings are really worth it?

bsustar62 · November 2010

nikki04vb:
I'm a horrible emotional eater! I gained 10 lbs. while I was pg and an additional 5 from the emotional eating afterwards... and I was already about 10 lbs. heavier than I wanted to be. I committed to eating healthy on Monday after a brownie binge on Sunday.
I'm not doing WW- I've decided to go vegan. Though I would like to lose weight, I'm also going for overall health. A plant-based diet is very healthy and keeps you away from fast foods, dips, candies, desserts... all the things you would generally pig out on during the holidays. Of course you can always make vegan versions of everything!
I need to focus on being more mindful of what I'm eating and my actual level of hunger. When I get upset the first thing I want to do is go out to dinner or order a pizza. I need to find a new way to deal with my emotions!
I'm with you ladies! Let's do this! We're on our way to being MILFs for sure!

I went vegan for 6 weeks, thought I would loose lots of weight just giving up cheese but I actually only lost a couple lbs but I did feel better and healthier.

martinimomma · November 2010

Whee! So glad I am not alone. Doing WW does not matter, so long as we commit to trying to "make a change for the better" in December.

I can do a weekly post, perhaps starting tomorrow 12/1, and continuing on Monday of each week to "check in" and give each other encouragement (and some guff if we don't stay compliant).

It would help to have a consistent title for the post every week so we can find it easily...any bright ideas, oh creative ones?

ETA: Would a badge be out of order here? Not that I know how to make one, of course!

bryanandkatrina · November 2010

bsustar62:
I did the online version a few years ago but might consider actually doing meetings, does anyone who has done meetings and online think that meetings are really worth it?

I have done both, and honestly the live/in-person meetings are what really worked for me. I tried the online version, I really did. But there was no one holding me accountable and so I let a lot of things slide, including my overall success in the program. I'm hoping that maybe working with you ladies and having you all hold me accountable will help this time around.

itsmegin · November 2010

I'm in! I don't do WW but I have been doing the Primal diet (DH sucked me in and it sure works!) aside from cheating on and around Thanksgiving by eating pie (okay pies).

I was my heaviest right when we started TTC, I didn't gain any while pregnant or after. With this diet, I've lost around 15 lbs from that. I'd like to drop at least another 5-10, or at least maintain this weight loss through the holidays, which will be hard.

bsustar62 · November 2010

I can try making a badge, any idea for images & title?

nikki04vb · November 2010

itsmegin:
I'm in! I don't do WW but I have been doing the Primal diet (DH sucked me in and it sure works!) aside from cheating on and around Thanksgiving by eating pie (okay pies).
I was my heaviest right when we started TTC, I didn't gain any while pregnant or after. With this diet, I've lost around 15 lbs from that. I'd like to drop at least another 5-10, or at least maintain this weight loss through the holidays, which will be hard.

I've never heard of the Primal diet.... it sounds interesting.

martinimomma · November 2010

bsustar62:
I can try making a badge, any idea for images & title?

Maybe a scale? Or an exercise-themed shot?

I need help with the title -- we can use it for the weekly posts as well as the badge.

Ideas?

ginamcp · November 2010

Hi my name is Gina and I just freaking like to eat. I have lost my motivation after losing 25 lbs earlier this year. I have only gained back around 5, but it feels like a lot more. I feel gross, I look icky and I'm just not happy. I need to get back into eating right and exercising, but its so hard to commit. I'm totally up for check in's and support.

martinimomma · November 2010

Okay, help with a name here, Ladies.

Healthy TTCALers?

Healthy Hotties?

Help! I have no creativity!

ETA: How about just "Committing to a Change"?

shanna82 · November 2010

I'm in too! I was actually going to start WW soon with their new program coming out. I think the big change is that all fruit and some veggies are zero points and they are giving more points but calculating them a little different. They want ppl to eat healthier instead of just anything that fits into their alloted points. I also will stick with it when pg if that ever happens, but i will just do the breastfeeding option. I am close to 50 lbs overweight, so i dont want to gain any weight if/when i get pg. And im sick of feeling this way too. I wont be able to sign up with WW until Friday, but I'll start tomorrow still.

bryanandkatrina · November 2010

sandyd:
Okay, help with a name here, Ladies.

Healthy TTCALers?

Healthy Hotties?

Help! I have no creativity!

ETA: How about just "Committing to a Change"?

I like em - what about a combo of the two:

Healthy TTCAL Hotties??? or TTCAL Healthy Hotties???

bsustar62 · November 2010

sandyd:
Okay, help with a name here, Ladies.

Healthy TTCALers?

Healthy Hotties?

Help! I have no creativity!

I have no idea, I keep coming up with half a good idea.

Lazy Bumps to Baby Bumps

Gilgenbach2007 · November 2010

I'm in. I was just thinking today that I should revive Kathymarie's weight loss buddies post. We did that for a while a few months ago.

I just need to eat healthier again and consistently exercise. I ate the perfect balanced diet while pg and just let it go to *** after the m/c. Luckily I'm only up 5 lbs from a year ago, but it could be a lot more if I don't channge my ways.

martinimomma · November 2010

shanna82:
I'm in too! I was actually going to start WW soon with their new program coming out. I think the big change is that all fruit and some veggies are zero points and they are giving more points but calculating them a little different. They want ppl to eat healthier instead of just anything that fits into their alloted points. I also will stick with it when pg if that ever happens, but i will just do the breastfeeding option. I am close to 50 lbs overweight, so i dont want to gain any weight if/when i get pg. And im sick of feeling this way too. I wont be able to sign up with WW until Friday, but I'll start tomorrow still.

Yeah, Shanna!

I took a quick look around the website today and your description is right on. I think the new plan will eliminate the benefit to eating "cheater" foods with low nutritional value (including those I relied on and love - like VitaTops). Points are now calculated using more data -- fat, carbs, protein and fiber (I think I got that right). Its going to be a change from my WW "routine" last time around. VitaTops, for example, tripled in Point values under the new system. It'll take some getting used to. I just went on and ordered a new Points calculator so I can get used to it.

I think the post will be "healthy choices" specific and not WW specific, so everyone can join in!

ETA: You also get more Points per day and a larger "weekly" bank than before.

biddy53178 · November 2010

im in- i joined 3 weeks ago and have lost 5 lbs- the new program seems good, it takes into consideration proteins, carbs, fat and fiber- no more counting calories, and ALL fruit and most veggies (aside from the starchy ones) are zero points- you also start out with more points and things are more points but the stuff that is healthy is less points- its geared to make people make better food choices- ie egg/egg white sandwich vs candybar- may be same amt of cals but the candybar will be more points- i am super excited to have some weight loss buddies-

biddy53178 · November 2010

is everyone on FB? what about a FB group- private to all except those in the group- i have one with my TTCAL buddies and its fun- a lot easier to keep up on things then having to sift through all days material on here- and you can share recipes etc, encourage people etc...if you're interested let me know and i can make it- youd just have to email me your email addresses so i can add you to the group----

JennF4185 · November 2010

Hi , my name is Jenn and I would love to lose this flab I call a stomach. I wanted to start losing weight before I got a BFP but was never really motivated. Then I got really bloated during the pregnancy and after the m/c. I dont think I have ever lost it and I look like I could be 12 weeks! It sucks! nothing fits and I look like a mess. I am considering joining WW. I started bringing salads to work every day for lunch but it just goes down the drain when I get home because I end up eating like a cow! I hope we can all help each other! I would love to lose at least 15-20 lbs.

martinimomma · November 2010

Okay - let's go with

Healthy TTCAL Hotties

I will do the post tomorrow, 12/1, with this title, to kick us off, and then post every Monday morning as a check-in. Can I get a volunteer to help post a link to the morning post on Monday evenings? (or can someone teach me how to do that since I have no clue how?).

No need to share your weight (I tried WW meetings years ago and could not bear to get on the scale in front of other people) but you can report your loss (or gain) if you want to - and given that we are all striving to be healthy TTCAL mommas some day and not supermodels, let's focus on a variety of healthy changes as those go far beyond the number on the scale. Everyone may have different ideas about what that means for them.

My touchpoints, by way of example only, include drinking more water, less caffeine and artificial sweetners, increasing veggies and fruit, getting meaningful exercise 3 times per week in whatever form I can and trying to get more sleep.

My goal is to fit back in my clothes and not feel self-conscious. (Hopefully I will get back into my clothes just in time to no longer fit in them for all the right TTCAL reasons!)

Looking forward to having a group of TTCAL friends on this adventure!

martinimomma · November 2010

biddy53178:

is everyone on FB? what about a FB group- private to all except those in the group- i have one with my TTCAL buddies and its fun- a lot easier to keep up on things then having to sift through all days material on here- and you can share recipes etc, encourage people etc...if you're interested let me know and i can make it- youd just have to email me your email addresses so i can add you to the group----

I am probably one of the last people in the universe not on FB...but I know most other people are -- so there's no reason not to form that group, as well. I can still do the weekly post for those who don't mind it this way or who are social networking phobic old ladies like myself.

bsustar62 · November 2010

What does everyone think of this?

so I guess I don't know how to post a pip...

martinimomma · November 2010

bsustar62:

What does everyone think of this?

<img src="https://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w207/bsustar62/ttcal.jpg" mce_src="https://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w207/bsustar62/ttcal.jpg" width="180px">

so I guess I don't know how to post a pip...

Super Cute. You are my hero.

martinimomma · November 2010

Okay - what's the website that you use again to get something in your siggy?

Remember, I am a dinosaur. Rawr!

bsustar62 · November 2010

I think this all anyone would need to add the badge

https://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w207/bsustar62/ttcal.jpg

bsustar62 · November 2010

sandyd:
Okay - what's the website that you use again to get something in your siggy?

Remember, I am a dinosaur. Rawr!

use this:

minus the *

Tapatio · November 2010

Count me in! I am LOVING this idea. I've gained about 20 lbs since my 1st loss. I think this will really help with my motivation. Great thinking sandyd! Yes

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