I want to be back!

"michelle.f" skrev i en meddelelse
news:53WHb.4972$xX.11080@attbi_s02...
I can identify with meeting the love of your life! I met mine, and even
though he is 28 and I am 40, it does not stop me from eating with him and
enjoying the weekends...
so I have solicited help from him to lose the weight I have gained since
meeting him!

So have I. I would hate to let myself go and become too "comfortable" in the
relationship and suddenly one day wake up and find that I no longer turn him
on.
My weight affects all areas of my life and I can feel that I also change
personality when I gain weight. I become much more sensitive, insecure, lazy
and dull on the sheets. And if I am suddenly not the person he fell in love
with, then I won't have him for long.

I don't want to be like that at all, and now I am ready to turn the wagon
around.

I am MOTIVATED)!

hi Mette, and welcome back. I've only been here about a year and a half I
think. Anyway... sounds like you've been through it all! Good luck as you
return to WW. Here's another welcome notice... not sure what you were
sent yet... lol... here you go though...

Welcome to this great newsgroup where you'll receive lots of support,
advice, and encouragement. Once a week on Sundays, I post a list of links
that newcomers to asdww might find useful. You may want to look for that
later in the week, or do a backwards search for last Sunday's post.

In the meantime, here's our FAQ:
http://www.didian.com/asdww/
our welcome notice:
http://www.geocities.com/welcomenotice/index.html

Frequently seen acronyms on this NG:
NSV = Non-Scale Victory
WOE = Way of Eating
WOL = Way of Life (Living)
OP = on Points or On Program
DH = Dear or Darling Husband
DS/DD/DGD/etc = Dear or Darling Son, Daughter, Granddaughter, etc
WI = Weigh-in

Amberle3's Challenges:

HHH - Happy Healthy Holidays Exercise Challenge:
http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/hhh.htm

NYNY - New Year, New You Weight Loss Challenge:
http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/nyny.htm

THTP - Take Heart, Take Part Exercise Challenge:
http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/thtp.htm

RafL - Resolutions are for Losers Weight Loss Challenge
http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/rafl.htm


Other acronyms:
http://www.wwlissa.com/dwlz100+/100+acronyms.htm

Here's a short synopsis by Joyce -

How many points you can eat is only based on your current weight, as you
lose
weight those points allowed will decrease (logic is that your body will need
less
to operate). At 183 pounds and based on the new US flexpoints system, you
will
have a set point target of 24. In addition to this you are allowed 35
flexpoints
to be used throughout the week ... as well as any activity points you earn
on a
particular day. When your weight drops to 175, your target drops to 22
points ...
weight reaches 150, target once again drop to 20 points. 3 servings of
dairy of
recommended per day, 5 servings of fruit and veggies, minimum of 6 glasses
of
water.

To calculate food and activity points, I love this computer desktop
calculator ...
http://www.xmission.com/~zythra/downloads/points.exe

WW suggests your ideal weight should be somewhere between 116 and 145
depending on
your age.

The basic plan is easy. Eat at least your minimum daily number of points.
Points
do not carry over from day to day. You are allotted 35 weekly flexpoints to
be
used at your discretion ... can divide them up and use daily (would be an
additional 5 points per day) or save them and use them for a special
occassion
during the week. Activity points are earned based when exercising, but can
ONLY
be used on the day they are earned.

If you can afford $15/month, the online ww program might be a great thing
for you
to look into. There is lots of information available, as well as the food
point
database and journaling system.

Joyce
WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02
current weight: 133.3
Lifetime: 4/4/03


Disclaimer: As an unmoderated Usenet newsgroup, asdww is unusual in that
most of the people who participate are respectful, considerate folks who
freely share their experience with and knowledge of WW, weight loss, and
maintenance. Yet occasionally, spammers, trolls, and flamers show up to post
advertising, false information, insults, and the like. Nearly all of the
time, people like this are just trying to yank someone's chain. Most of the
regulars on this newsgroup offer their experience as a suggestion to try if
you're stuck, but are quick to advise that each person has to find what
works for him/herself. If someone posts something that doesn't sound right
to you, ask the newsgroup, ask your WW leader, or ask your health
professional.

Much success on your weight loss journey! WW works!


--

~Kristin O~
272/242.6/172

Here's our FAQ: http://www.didian.com/asdww/ and welcome notice:
http://www.geocities.com/welcomenotice/index.html



"Mette" wrote in message
k...
Hello there,

My name is Mette. I am now 26 years old. I used to be a regular on the
newsgroup almost 4 years ago. My daughter will turn 5 in March and I
started
WW in March the year she turned one, and thus also this newsgroup.

I managed to lose over 50 lbs in one year. 50 lbs. From being a 5 ft. tall
barrell to being a 5 ft. tall bomb shell, wearing pants size 2 (!), always
knowing that I could wear anything and I would still look great, receiving
an enourmous amount of attention from the opposite sex (my daughter's
father
and I had split up by then). I had come out of my fat suit finally and
lived
the great life that came with being and feeling attractive. I felt
successful and I was successful in every aspect of my life. It did take
time
getting used to not being invisible anymore, but over time I learned to
deal
with guys;o).

I kept all the weight off for about 1½ years. Then last x-mas I slowly
started to gain. 1 lbs first, and then another. Then I ran into a
depression
and gained a bit more. Around summer time I weighed about 6 lbs more than
last summer, but I still looked and felt great in my body. I was still
very
slim. Then I met my dream guy. And suddenly I started to gain. Quite a
bit.
We have been together for almost 5 months and I have gained 10 lbs - at
least - during that time. I didn't take time to exercise, I started eating
regular suppers with him, and we have been enjoying our share of alcoholic
beverages on weekends and the junk food that goes with it.

And now I am looking at my reflection in the mirror with horror. How could
I
let myself go that way? I am not fat per se, but I am chubby - again.

So this is it.

I have had it.

The WW meeting in my town starts thursday, Jan. 9th. And I will go. But I
won't wait to get back on track until then. I want to kick start it.
But how do I do that?
I know I need structure when losing weight, which is why WW worked sooo
well
for me. Otherwise I am just stuffing my face as usual.

I need motivation and clear advice that I gave other, but have forgotten.

Does anyone have the URL for FAQ for the ng? I actually wrote some of it
and
I need to read it again.

I will try to be here every day and get support.

Thanks for reading)

Mette