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Post by limefan on Jan 5, 2017 23:33:47 GMT
I know. I live in a fairly big town, not quite a city but not small either, so I am sure it would be well attended. Perhaps they do not have anyone who would lead the meeting. We used to have 6 meetings a week, but now down to 4 meetings on 2 days. The person who used to lead the Saturday morning meeting now does one about 40 miles away from where I live. Even though I liked his meetings, I am not willing to drive that far. There is a Saturday meeting about 30 minutes away in another town/state that I have attended. It would be nice, though, to have one in my town.
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Post by luanne on Jan 5, 2017 23:57:28 GMT
I went to weigh in today as there are two meetings this morning. The meeting center was busier than I've seen it, but it is the beginning of the year. I got there just before the meeting started (I didn't stay) and the room was pretty full. There weren't a lot of people waiting to weigh in. Besides the leader there were two receptionists and a receptionist in training. I was kind of surprised to see they were training someone as I don't think they're keeping the receptionists they already have busy. I found that happened when I was still working for WWers. They kept hiring people and those who were already working had trouble getting meetings to work.
Anyway, I got the 4 new booklets which I've looked through. I couldn't see any changes, but they do seem to be emphasizing the online tools more than they used to.
Also, I was weighed in by the leader. She both offered me my Lifetime eTools coupon without me having to ask and the new materials.
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Post by limefan on Jan 6, 2017 23:36:28 GMT
I went to the meeting Wednesday night and it was crazy. There were only 2 receptionists and the leader. The leader was not weighing anyone in, but she was getting the weight records (not sure what they are officially called). I think there were 6 new members plus a lot of people retuning from last week. I got the new books as well. I am hoping they will help me get motivated to get back on track. So far so good. I have been on track this week. Helps that all of the junk food is out of my house. I am trying to manage my spaces by keeping the junk out.
Glad you got a new Etools voucher. I look forward to being able to get them again. I have gained 14 pounds in the last year and am over my goal and 2 pound limit.
The leader was talking about how Smart Points is the best program ever!!!! Not sure that I agree, but I kept my mouth shut since there were a lot of newbies and I did not want to discourage them.
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Post by luanne on Jan 7, 2017 1:48:19 GMT
I gave the books to my dh to read. He keeps saying he needs to get inspired and get back on WWers. He made it to goal and Lifetime a long time ago, but he's been over goal for a long time. I just found out he's been continuing to pay for eTools (I think he may still pay around $15/month since he's Lifetime) but he never uses them. He told me he was continuing to pay in case he comes back.
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Post by ksbruns on Jan 7, 2017 12:55:36 GMT
I gave the books to my dh to read. He keeps saying he needs to get inspired and get back on WWers. He made it to goal and Lifetime a long time ago, but he's been over goal for a long time. I just found out he's been continuing to pay for eTools (I think he may still pay around $15/month since he's Lifetime) but he never uses them. He told me he was continuing to pay in case he comes back.
Luanne, I did that....I had two big gaining periods during this last losing journey, when I was just online. There was something about continuing to pay that made me feel like I was still connected and would get it going again. It's why it took me 3 ½ years to lose 50 pounds. |
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Post by luanne on Jan 7, 2017 16:51:23 GMT
ksbruns, I hope dh can get motivated again. This is the first time in a long time he's actually been talking about it. I did notice the books were back on my desk this morning. So I don't know if that means he looked at them, or just passed them back to me.
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Post by pamthomas46 on Jan 7, 2017 17:29:37 GMT
I haven't seen open hours since I've been in Denver area. I have noticed some new meetings opening up recently at my local meeting locations. Since we are CO/WY territory, I've also noticed messages about new meetings in WY. I see the activity as a good sign for WW.
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Post by pamthomas46 on Jan 7, 2017 17:35:28 GMT
Luanne and Kathy, I have the same situation with dh. He got to LT in TX but hasn't been actively attending meetings here. He does read my materials and continues to keep his membership. He is supportive of my journey and that is helpful.
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Post by ksbruns on Jan 7, 2017 19:58:22 GMT
Luanne and Kathy, I have the same situation with dh. He got to LT in TX but hasn't been actively attending meetings here. He does read my materials and continues to keep his membership. He is supportive of my journey and that is helpful. Pam and luanne, J is skinny as a rail, we have other issues in our house. But yeah, it's so tough to stay out of their business when we know something makes them unhappy. J gained a bunch of weight when he was first sober (okay 30 pounds looks awful on a skinny person) but he just lost it *poof* a couple of years ago, he still has a metabolism like a coal fire. |
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Post by linda72 on Jan 8, 2017 14:55:52 GMT
"he still has a metabolism like a coal fire" ksbruns That describes my DH to a tee. Since I've known him his weight has only varied about 5 pounds. (and that is over 45 years!) He can and does eat all day long and doesn't gain weight. He understands my frustrations because his mother and sister both were slightly overweight. He's always been supportive of me being in WW but lately he has questioned me more about joining him in something "extra" to eat. I try not to take it personally but when I've fixed my plate for dinner I don't want to have to defend my choices or lack of food on my plate. I keep reminding him I'm an older short lady that doesn't need to be eating 2500 calories a day. I estimate he eats about 3500 calories a day. Hard not to cry out "not fair" sometimes!!  |
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Post by ksbruns on Jan 8, 2017 15:18:40 GMT
"he still has a metabolism like a coal fire" ksbruns That describes my DH to a tee. Since I've known him his weight has only varied about 5 pounds. (and that is over 45 years!) He can and does eat all day long and doesn't gain weight. He understands my frustrations because his mother and sister both were slightly overweight. He's always been supportive of me being in WW but lately he has questioned me more about joining him in something "extra" to eat. I try not to take it personally but when I've fixed my plate for dinner I don't want to have to defend my choices or lack of food on my plate. I keep reminding him I'm an older short lady that doesn't need to be eating 2500 calories a day. I estimate he eats about 3500 calories a day. Hard not to cry out "not fair" sometimes!! Well, I don't have to think *not fair* when J has to deal with everything he does, but no question, he knows not to bug me, LOL. |
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Post by pbnj on Jan 8, 2017 15:36:27 GMT
I'll do it!!
NOT FAIR!!!!
My hubby eats more sugary and salty snacks than any other human being I know. Who eats 3 chocolate bars everyday and sits with 2 candy jars on either side?? Currently he has regular potato chips, CapeCod potato chips, cheese curls, fritos and pretzels atop the refrigerator (I'm short, can't see them but they haunt me!)
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Post by linda72 on Jan 8, 2017 17:07:31 GMT
pbnj When our kids were little and they would whine about things not being fair, DH would tell them: "Fair, you want to know what fair is? Well, fair is a tent in the country where they sell pigs and jam!" Needless to say, there was a lot of groaning with that statement. But it's what I try to think when DH eats ice cream every night and snacks on bags of fritos. I'm short too so I really don't "need" a lot of food to survive. And, why is there an ad for Reddi Wip at the top of the posting? I tell you, it's a plot against us. And, IT'S NOT FAIR! LOL!!!
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Post by fullmahina on Jan 8, 2017 20:57:53 GMT
pbnj When our kids were little and they would whine about things not being fair, DH would tell them: "Fair, you want to know what fair is? Well, fair is a tent in the country where they sell pigs and jam!" Needless to say, there was a lot of groaning with that statement. But it's what I try to think when DH eats ice cream every night and snacks on bags of fritos. I'm short too so I really don't "need" a lot of food to survive. And, why is there an ad for Reddi Wip at the top of the posting? I tell you, it's a plot against us. And, IT'S NOT FAIR! LOL!!! I have an ad for Jenny Craig on the top of my page, LOL!! |
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