A big mistake
 

After a solid year of WW and 67 lbs of successful weight loss, making
goal, and becoming lifetime I quit attending monthly meetings. Last
few months I've put on 15 lbs and am now above goal again for the
first time in months. I finally stepped on a scale after a big dinner
tonight. I freaked. My scale's not very accurate but I from what it
reads that I've GOT to be 15 lbs over. Nearly cried. I'm a little
panicked I think. Haven't even been in this NG for...I don't know...6
months. Not sure what to do. Back to WW and weekly meetings? Just
get back on program without meetings? Can I trust myself to do it
without the accountability.

I WILL NOT GO BACK TO BEING FAT AGAIN!

:Bazooka-Joe

A big mistake
 

Get your behind in the first meeting you can find!

Until then, relax, You know the program, you know what to do. Take a deep
breath, take out your week one book, read it again, and start fresh and
new..

You're not the only one, we've all been there, but guess what? You caught
yourself 15lbs up... not 67 and more...

No need to panick, it's just a wake up call... so wake up, and walk the
walk!

You don't get any activity points for beating yourself up... deep breath,
welcome home!

Will~


"Bazooka-Joe" wrote in message
ups.com...
After a solid year of WW and 67 lbs of successful weight loss, making
goal, and becoming lifetime I quit attending monthly meetings. Last
few months I've put on 15 lbs and am now above goal again for the
first time in months. I finally stepped on a scale after a big dinner
tonight. I freaked. My scale's not very accurate but I from what it
reads that I've GOT to be 15 lbs over. Nearly cried. I'm a little
panicked I think. Haven't even been in this NG for...I don't know...6
months. Not sure what to do. Back to WW and weekly meetings? Just
get back on program without meetings? Can I trust myself to do it
without the accountability.

I WILL NOT GO BACK TO BEING FAT AGAIN!

:Bazooka-Joe

A big mistake
 

Bazooka-Joe wrote:
After a solid year of WW and 67 lbs of successful weight loss, making
goal, and becoming lifetime I quit attending monthly meetings. Last
few months I've put on 15 lbs and am now above goal again for the
first time in months. I finally stepped on a scale after a big dinner
tonight. I freaked. My scale's not very accurate but I from what it
reads that I've GOT to be 15 lbs over. Nearly cried. I'm a little
panicked I think. Haven't even been in this NG for...I don't know...6
months. Not sure what to do. Back to WW and weekly meetings? Just
get back on program without meetings? Can I trust myself to do it
without the accountability.

I WILL NOT GO BACK TO BEING FAT AGAIN!

:Bazooka-Joe

Go back to meetings and weigh in every week if you have to! I do, even
though I've been at or close to goal (within my margin for error) ever
since. It keeps me good. :)

And welcome home! Hey - you've only got 15lbs to lose! You *KNOW* you
can do that! ;)

--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

A big mistake
 

Hey guy! You and I started about the same time and now we can restart at
about the same time. Go to a meeting - trust me. I am back on plan for a
week now. I never made it to goal (only half way) and managed to regain all
but 2.4 pounds so you are still way ahead of me and even I feel like it's
manageable for me to do it (with the support of meetings and the great folks
on here).
Tanukiki (aka Jenn)

"Bazooka-Joe" wrote in message
ups.com...
After a solid year of WW and 67 lbs of successful weight loss, making
goal, and becoming lifetime I quit attending monthly meetings. Last
few months I've put on 15 lbs and am now above goal again for the
first time in months. I finally stepped on a scale after a big dinner
tonight. I freaked. My scale's not very accurate but I from what it
reads that I've GOT to be 15 lbs over. Nearly cried. I'm a little
panicked I think. Haven't even been in this NG for...I don't know...6
months. Not sure what to do. Back to WW and weekly meetings? Just
get back on program without meetings? Can I trust myself to do it
without the accountability.

I WILL NOT GO BACK TO BEING FAT AGAIN!

:Bazooka-Joe

A big mistake
 

back to what you know works, Lee, glad you are freaking early
Bazooka-Joe wrote in message
ups.com...
After a solid year of WW and 67 lbs of successful weight loss, making
goal, and becoming lifetime I quit attending monthly meetings. Last
few months I've put on 15 lbs and am now above goal again for the
first time in months. I finally stepped on a scale after a big dinner
tonight. I freaked. My scale's not very accurate but I from what it
reads that I've GOT to be 15 lbs over. Nearly cried. I'm a little
panicked I think. Haven't even been in this NG for...I don't know...6
months. Not sure what to do. Back to WW and weekly meetings? Just
get back on program without meetings? Can I trust myself to do it
without the accountability.

I WILL NOT GO BACK TO BEING FAT AGAIN!

:Bazooka-Joe

A big mistake
 

Being in a rut where one "has to" attend WW meetings to maintain weight
involves life-long struggling. People who remain thin naturally, however,
do so because they don't crave food.

There are no "naturally thin" people, but there are people whose natural
behavior keeps them at normal weight. Genes help, but anyone who overeats
will become overweight. Weight control is all about attitude and mental
conditioning.

Give serious consideration to the mental attitude solution to eliminate food
cravings. Millions of normal-weight people prove that this works, without
paying for weightloss memberships.



"Bazooka-Joe" wrote in message
ups.com...
After a solid year of WW and 67 lbs of successful weight loss, making
goal, and becoming lifetime I quit attending monthly meetings. Last
few months I've put on 15 lbs and am now above goal again for the
first time in months. I finally stepped on a scale after a big dinner
tonight. I freaked. My scale's not very accurate but I from what it
reads that I've GOT to be 15 lbs over. Nearly cried. I'm a little
panicked I think. Haven't even been in this NG for...I don't know...6
months. Not sure what to do. Back to WW and weekly meetings? Just
get back on program without meetings? Can I trust myself to do it
without the accountability.

I WILL NOT GO BACK TO BEING FAT AGAIN!

:Bazooka-Joe

A big mistake
 

I'm sure you feel bad and probably very mad at yourself...So move past and
get back on track...You have already made the first step by becoming aware
of the situation..My guess is that you really knew but had not consciously
dealt with it...I worry about the same thing happening to me...I'm 1.2 lbs
from goal...I have already had the accolades stop and many know me only as
thin...Having never been thin or even close to normal my entire life I am
well aware that the deeper me remains overweight and I will never be able to
let down my guard...Move forward Joe and stop beating yourself up...All
journeys have rough spots...And I think you need to get back to
meetings...In fact some of us may never be able to leave...GG
"Bazooka-Joe" wrote in message
ups.com...
After a solid year of WW and 67 lbs of successful weight loss, making
goal, and becoming lifetime I quit attending monthly meetings. Last
few months I've put on 15 lbs and am now above goal again for the
first time in months. I finally stepped on a scale after a big dinner
tonight. I freaked. My scale's not very accurate but I from what it
reads that I've GOT to be 15 lbs over. Nearly cried. I'm a little
panicked I think. Haven't even been in this NG for...I don't know...6
months. Not sure what to do. Back to WW and weekly meetings? Just
get back on program without meetings? Can I trust myself to do it
without the accountability.

I WILL NOT GO BACK TO BEING FAT AGAIN!

:Bazooka-Joe

A big mistake
 

Sorry that you find yourself sad inside... been there for sure. You're
taking an awesome step in just acknolwedging what's going on and assessing
the situation! I also recently went back to the meetings after being out
for over 6 months and gaining all but 2 lbs. back. It's a hard place to be
emotionally, but seriously, once I went back to a meeting, I felt so
relieved and refocussed. For me, the accountability is really important, as
well as the weekly time to reassess how the week went, what I did and did
not do, etc... as well as I get really motivated by being around others on
the same journey as I am and who can speak into these struggles I face and
truly know what I'm talking about!

You'll be ok Joe! Nice to meet you & keep posting! : )
smiles,
monica

"Bazooka-Joe" wrote in message
ups.com...
After a solid year of WW and 67 lbs of successful weight loss, making
goal, and becoming lifetime I quit attending monthly meetings. Last
few months I've put on 15 lbs and am now above goal again for the
first time in months. I finally stepped on a scale after a big dinner
tonight. I freaked. My scale's not very accurate but I from what it
reads that I've GOT to be 15 lbs over. Nearly cried. I'm a little
panicked I think. Haven't even been in this NG for...I don't know...6
months. Not sure what to do. Back to WW and weekly meetings? Just
get back on program without meetings? Can I trust myself to do it
without the accountability.

I WILL NOT GO BACK TO BEING FAT AGAIN!

:Bazooka-Joe

A big mistake
 

very well put, Lee
spaceyjane wrote in message
. ..
Sorry that you find yourself sad inside... been there for sure. You're
taking an awesome step in just acknolwedging what's going on and assessing
the situation! I also recently went back to the meetings after being out
for over 6 months and gaining all but 2 lbs. back. It's a hard place to
be
emotionally, but seriously, once I went back to a meeting, I felt so
relieved and refocussed. For me, the accountability is really important,
as
well as the weekly time to reassess how the week went, what I did and did
not do, etc... as well as I get really motivated by being around others on
the same journey as I am and who can speak into these struggles I face and
truly know what I'm talking about!

You'll be ok Joe! Nice to meet you & keep posting! : )
smiles,
monica

"Bazooka-Joe" wrote in message
ups.com...
After a solid year of WW and 67 lbs of successful weight loss, making
goal, and becoming lifetime I quit attending monthly meetings. Last
few months I've put on 15 lbs and am now above goal again for the
first time in months. I finally stepped on a scale after a big dinner
tonight. I freaked. My scale's not very accurate but I from what it
reads that I've GOT to be 15 lbs over. Nearly cried. I'm a little
panicked I think. Haven't even been in this NG for...I don't know...6
months. Not sure what to do. Back to WW and weekly meetings? Just
get back on program without meetings? Can I trust myself to do it
without the accountability.

I WILL NOT GO BACK TO BEING FAT AGAIN!

:Bazooka-Joe

A big mistake
 

Hey Joe,

I just recently starting reposting as well. It's good to see you back!

It's utterly amazing to see how fast the pounds can creep back on! I was up
20 lbs since Christmas - I know how you are feeling...........

Hang in there............you know what you have to do, so do it! I know you
can!

Eddie
Weight June05-359.0lbs
Current Weight-289.2lbs
Loss to date=69.8lbs
Goal Weight-180.0lbs

"Bazooka-Joe" wrote in message
ups.com...
After a solid year of WW and 67 lbs of successful weight loss, making
goal, and becoming lifetime I quit attending monthly meetings. Last
few months I've put on 15 lbs and am now above goal again for the
first time in months. I finally stepped on a scale after a big dinner
tonight. I freaked. My scale's not very accurate but I from what it
reads that I've GOT to be 15 lbs over. Nearly cried. I'm a little
panicked I think. Haven't even been in this NG for...I don't know...6
months. Not sure what to do. Back to WW and weekly meetings? Just
get back on program without meetings? Can I trust myself to do it
without the accountability.

I WILL NOT GO BACK TO BEING FAT AGAIN!

:Bazooka-Joe