I went to a Weight Watchers meeting to observe the support provided. I've been on Weight Watchers on and off over the years, but today I felt compelled to go. I've been binging lately. Overwhelmed. I have this mentality that I can do it by myself. I don't need support. I just need "me" to get stronger and emotionally together to lose weight. But I realized that no amount of exercise or writing on this blog will fully support me. I need a group. I need to express myself when a question is asked. I need validation from a bunch of other people struggling . . . and succeeding. I need to hear them. I need to learn from them.
I didn't join today. I will join next week. It will be every Thursday from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. I will walk to the meetings from work (a total of 2.36 miles); even in the dead of winter. I will weigh in. I will participate. I will learn. And I will succeed.
Like you, I think I can do this alone, and I falter. I am accountable to no one but myself. I too toyed with the idea of going to WW.
ReplyDeleteI tried to, and on the Thursday morning I went the meeting had been cancelled! I saw that as a sign :)
I may follow your lead. Without a firm plan I tend to let myself off the hook sometimes.
I wish you all the best with your weekly meetings. I hope WW is worthwhile, enjoyable and you see good results.
I hear you on thinking you can (should be able to) do this on your own: I beat myself up for not being able to do it perfectly, too.
ReplyDeleteSending love.
Beautifully written Rosa. The way you wrote is how I feel. Always thinking I can do it on my own... I've been considering joining WW, but need a jumpstart (or a good kick in the you know where) I hope this helps you gain the momentum you need to take control of your health!
ReplyDeleteBeing accountable to scale at the meeting always keep me on track!
ReplyDeleteI hope going to the meetings helps you jump start your
weight loss. (It's those portion sizes man!!!)
(I actually find I struggle with hunger more when I am active. You are so active, I'm sure you get famished...and when you are too hungry it is hard to control the amounts!)
I know you can do this!
Weight watchers works!
oh, rosa. i've been thinking about weight watchers, too. i'm ok on my own--well, i could be so much better. and i wonder about support and if it would be better for me long term. it isn't just about losing the weight. i think i'll go visit a meeting too.
ReplyDeletei'm looking forward to reading how it goes!