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I agree! A hubby that joins in with you is a miraculous thing. Sounds like you had a good plan and stuck to it this weekend—kudos! You are so right on why we go to these parties, too bad not everyone sees it that way, the holidays would be so much easier on everyone then.
So far I haven’t experienced the “Negativity” that people say often happens at Weight Watcher meetings. I am the youngest person there, and well, perhaps the only one who doesn’t have tons of weight to lose, I have noticed that I do get some “glares” as I walk into the room. I don’t mind, I just combat that with kindness and an outgoing personality. My husband last night confessed to me that he is finding the diet thing hard...well duh! He got on the scale and lost 3 pounds, but he says he misses his hamburgers and french fries. Well I miss my really cheesy Italian dishes, but I guess that is the thing about eating healthy, can’t have the “good bad stuff” all that often.
I don’t know why it is clicking with me this time, I have found this meal plan really easy to follow, don’t find myself SO hungry that I am binging on stuff I shouldn’t. So with weight loss in progress I have been thinking of what my New Years Resolution should be, maybe to use my time more efficiently.
I still have a few people to buy for for Christmas....my father in law is the hardest person to buy for. What do you get a man who does nothing but work and has every tool ever made?!?! He doesn’t go out to eat, he has no hobbies other than singing in the choir......hmmmmm. I am stumped. I really LOVE Christmas but in some ways I am looking forward to it getting over with. Does that make sense? Too much materialism and such. I swear my ideal Christmas would be a big family supper with one gift only. Kinda like Thanksgiving.....Cheesy christmas movies, warm fire, tacky holiday sweaters, simple!
I am already planning my menu for my entertaining. Luckily my sister and brother in law are both on Weight watchers as well, so they were thrilled to hear that I will be planning a Weight Watchers Christmas Eve party....one less party to worry about!!! Ok so I have rambled on and still have a list of chores to do. Have a great day folks!
My sincere thoughts to you and your family, Julie.
Sometimes it gets overwhelming seeing how well everyone is doing, that I sometimes feel alone in my struggles.
I feel that way sometimes, too. I mean, everyone else goes to gyms, and right now I just don’t have the schedule to fit it in(which really burns me!). So I’m just here doing my walking. Admittedly, I’m improving at a rate I find acceptable and gratifying, but there’s no variation. That makes me feel pretty alone around here sometimes, I often don’t have much interesting to say about my exercise. It’s like, there’s this whole MTM group here, and I’m kind of separated by the exercise barrier. Sometimes I even feel kinda foolish, like “who am I kidding?” But that’s negative. I just have to remind myself that we just gotta to do our best in diet, exercise, life(!), and take inspiration from those around us, without feeling any negativity about our individual efforts. We’re never really alone, it just feels that way sometimes. There is always someone who’s there, and there are many many more that have been there and know exactly how you feel! Which is why I’m so excited to hear about your Weight Watchers support group and how excited you are about it! I’ve heard very positive things!
That makes me feel pretty alone around here sometimes, I often don’t have much interesting to say about my exercise. It’s like, there’s this whole MTM group here, and I’m kind of separated by the exercise barrier. Sometimes I even feel kinda foolish, like “who am I kidding?” But that’s negative. I just have to remind myself that we just gotta to do our best in diet, exercise, life(!), and take inspiration from those around us, without feeling any negativity about our individual efforts. We’re never really alone, it just feels that way sometimes. There is always someone who’s there, and there are many many more that have been there and know exactly how you feel! Which is why I’m so excited to hear about your Weight Watchers support group and how excited you are about it! I’ve heard very positive things!
I know exactly how you feel, Brandon. I do go to the gym and try to mix it up there but there’s so many people here at MTM that are running and I feel like I am inadequate because I don’t run. I don’t like running. I never did. Does that me less successful and less of a healthy person? It shouldn’t but I still feel like I’m in a lack-league of my own. I may have to try running again, eventually just because I need to work my body harder as I become more fit but I don’t want to. Does anyone else feel this way? How do you cope with this?
Sorry Jules. Don’t mean to dump here but he brought up something that has been bugging me for awhile now.
To me, running is a choice, not the choice. The nice things about running are that you work major muscles, you get out in the fresh air, and you build cardiovascular fitness. The risks of running (foot/knee/back injury, etc) are real too. Did anyone else watch that NOVA special on PBS a few months ago, about a group of first-time runners training for the Boston Marathon? It was fascinating. I’ll probably never be a runner either. I find it very stressful on my feet, even when I was thinner and younger. If I ever get to the point where fast-walking and aerobic-dance don’t do it for me anymore, then I’ll re-evaluate. That said, I sure admire runners. But all things considered, if my genes and coordination were different, I’d dream of being a dancer. (Who else had a pink and white chenille ballerina bedspread as a child? Before the punk phase, of course.)
I think sometimes it is our competitive nature, we can’t help but compare our workouts with others, especially when I hear that Scott is doing 2.5 hours a day 6 days a week. I sit there and think, wow, I don’t know if I could ever do that etc etc. I admit, a few weeks there I was in a total funk and everytime I read posts I was discouraged with myself and my performance. Emmi, don’t feel sorry, I am REALLY glad to hear your feelings on this one, it is nice that there is honesty here. I think it is really easy to lose focus on the real reason for the 100 day challenge, it is meant to just get you moving, improving your life, and give you confidence. No way does it mean that you have to train for a marathon, do 90 minutes on the stairstepper, or even do 5 billion crunches. Activity is a broad spectrum and you should feel comfortable in doing what you are doing. I really enjoy those posts where I see peoples’ frustrations because then I know they are being honest. Everyday is a struggle for me too, a struggle to get moving and stay on track. You would think by now it would be second nature, but I guess my clock ticks a bit slower.
Julie, you make a good point about what the 100 Days Challenge is about. It’s one I’ve been thinking about lately. I often find myself stewing about rules and technicalities and how I might be breaking guidelines, but really, it’s all about establishing the plan and beginning the ritual of doing it, as Scott said. That is the essence and the heart of the concept.
I am one that often compares my workouts to others. I don’t work out as long, don’t burn as many calories, don’t improve as fast ... But I’m me, not anyone else. I started running because I just can’t get my heartrate up by walking anymore. So I gave running a shot, and found I do like to do it, but I run “slow” compared to everyone else. Hubby started running, he ran faster than I did and weighs 278, I had a hard time with that, but now he has a nasty heal spur and can’t run anymore.
My workouts are planned on what I’m into at the moment, and how I feel. If I compared myself to Shawn, for instance, I would never feel adequate. But if I compare myself to myself 6 months or a year ago, I feel great!
Ugh, well here it is, Christmas evening. I look around and see that my house really needs a good cleaning (I call it the Christmas Tornado) and I am looking forward to reclaiming my clean house tomorrow. My husband and I exchanged presents this year, he is so sweet, he got me a lot of goodies but I happen to like my locket he gave me and well, my Rachel Ray grill pan. I know weird combo, but hey, I am a lady and well, who can resist a nice grill pan. we had a great time with Madison as she tore through her gifts and was really good all day considering that she didn’t have a nap. We spent half the day at his parents house which was really nice, and then the evening over at my parents house. I don’t have the best relationship with my family so it really wasn’t my ideal gameplan for the day. I left there in tears but also thankful for the lessons I have learned and really proud of the woman I have become. In February it will mark one year since I joined MTM, and well, with that I got confidence and assurance in who I am and what I stand for. That is great.
I really don’t think I could make it through “family times” without that confidence. It makes me more determined to be the best I can be in 2008. That’s going to happen.
I have found that to be so important when contending with rocky family relationships. Knowing who you are, how strong you are, and having confidence in yourself and your successes. No matter what. As I have grown in these ways, I feel a lot less vulnerable ‘to it all.’
You’re doing so good, Julie. Look at the MTM Land family. We have all been through so much this year, yet we’ve all managed to steps forward and find success and fulfillment.
Can we round them all up and let them harass each other? I mean, who wouldn’t want to see their family member have their treatment dished out to them? Imagine all the money we could make on tickets, then the side bets on who would come out sane. Talk about fun!
I’m glad you know who you are, Julie, don’t let others try to talk you out of that knowledge.
