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Post by bbbearsmom on Aug 22, 2020 23:09:36 GMT
Today is the day we give ourselves credit for what we did this week and give gratitude. You can also post about anything else you want.
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Post by bbbearsmom on Aug 22, 2020 23:11:06 GMT
I give myself credit for attending my WW Zoom meeting, tracking, weighing and measuring, exercising, meditating, and keeping up with my online support groups. Gratitude because my husband and I are still healthy.
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Post by cathygeha on Aug 23, 2020 5:28:40 GMT
Credit for:
* Thinking before and making the conscious choice to spend calories indulgently, taking responsibility and knowing what the consequences would be then not giving up after the consequences found me. * Thinking through the reasons why I was on Core, trying points and realizing and thinking through (again) why I was doing the August Core Challenge then deciding to continue with the challenge and not return to counting points * Getting in some exercise * losing the pounds that found me and then a bit more * being in a new mindset that allows me to think things through even when I first react before thinking * being at my lowest weight in years and down 20 pounds since May 16.
It has been a good week  |
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Post by bbbearsmom on Aug 23, 2020 12:11:56 GMT
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Post by luvvinlife on Aug 23, 2020 14:21:55 GMT
Weighing and measuring, exercising 6 days/week, removing trigger foods from my reach, posting to online support, weighing myself daily, owning my excuses, changing my approach when I see bad habits creeping in, (like all last week) weighing in at my studio, attending WW virtual meeting, adding new DVD’s to my exercise regimen, tuning in to my Jazzercise class when I really didn’t feel like it, going for an additional 30 minute walk before going to church and dinner. Nice job on the credits! cathygeha, Do you think there’s any correlation between your big loss and the amount of work you’ve done? What’s different between this leg of the journey and previous attempts? I’m just curious because this time has been very different for me and the success feels more concrete. |
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Post by cathygeha on Aug 24, 2020 5:09:43 GMT
Weighing and measuring, exercising 6 days/week, removing trigger foods from my reach, posting to online support, weighing myself daily, owning my excuses, changing my approach when I see bad habits creeping in, (like all last week) weighing in at my studio, attending WW virtual meeting, adding new DVD’s to my exercise regimen, tuning in to my Jazzercise class when I really didn’t feel like it, going for an additional 30 minute walk before going to church and dinner. Nice job on the credits! cathygeha , Do you think there’s any correlation between your big loss and the amount of work you’ve done? What’s different between this leg of the journey and previous attempts? I’m just curious because this time has been very different for me and the success feels more concrete.
bbbearsmom, love your gratitude as I join you being grateful. And, thank you for always being positive and giving positive feedback to all of us.
Do you think there’s any correlation between your big loss and the amount of work you’ve done?
Maybe if considering all the work I have done in the past, the lessons learned from the past, the hits and misses and then applying that plus deciding (did this once or twice before) that it is a way of life and not a weight loss goal. I don't feel like this was WORK but a new path forward...so much of the work has been done in the past but this time I feel like it is "forever" and can feel that eating this way (Core) can truly be forever.
What’s different between this leg of the journey and previous attempts?
I think one of the biggest differences is that I joined my sister as she was using and losing after she had downloaded the WW app. She was happy and I found iTrackBites that was free so though I could not eat as she did I could use an app on my phone and that was easier than writing it down or opening the computer. We checked in daily and usually twice a day and would applaud and uplift on down days and motivate one another. She could share with me without telling her friends and bugging her husband with the minutiae and I could do the same. I also think that the pandemic, being at home, not going out to be with friends or to a restaurant allowed time to cement the changes that were taking place. I had already picked up the walking as my daughter and I had planned to go to Scotland together this summer and the hope is there for next summer so will continue with that, too. I also think seeing the scale move down steadily has been very motivating. I know there is more to go but am thrilled with what is gone already. Looking forward to going shopping in my closet when it is cooler 
I’m just curious because this time has been very different for me and the success feels more concrete.
I have been to goal twice before and lost about this amount once between the second goal achievement and this time around. I don't feel like stopping and nothing is calling my name that would derail me. I don't want a box of chocolates or a lasagna or something not so very healthy. Not sure why.
I think most of weight loss is MENTAL. I think when the mind is engaged the body will follow and when the body is engaged and giving the mind positive feedback then it encourages the mind to keep on going. It is more difficult with gains BUT since my mind is in the right place the gains are less likely to throw me entirely.
It is also probably true that having done the Beck Reviewi with this group (even without the book still) the ideas have coalesced and are becoming ingrained. I might have my sister buy the book for us or at least look at it and see if she thinks it is worth adding to our Nook account. She and I could read and discuss it together, perhaps?
What is different? Not sure...but it feels good and feels permanent and at age 68 that is a good thing to know that I will go on with the rest of my life reaching goal, staying fit and being positive.
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Post by bbbearsmom on Aug 24, 2020 16:14:47 GMT
cathygeha, Great post. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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Post by surfgirl on Aug 25, 2020 22:49:00 GMT
I’m just curious because this time has been very different for me and the success feels more concrete. I think any time anyone starts feeling success and locked into the program, it's really a mental shift that has really made that happen. You can have all the support and tools and good food around you, but if your head isn't in the game, you're not going to succeed. I really think it's as simple as that! Using Cathy's example, sure she has her sister for support right now, but I honestly think it's a mental shift that has her on a successful path right now, if she doesn't mind me saying so! I also think this review happened to be a really good one because we were all really focused, and having new people with us also helped us to focus as a group. |
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Post by luvvinlife on Aug 27, 2020 0:34:12 GMT
Thank you for sharing that cathygeha & surfgirl,. These are the kinds of things you don’t usually get to hear in a meeting, for various reasons. And like you said surfgirl , you have to have your head in the game or none of it works but it’s good to hear the forensics. We get to hear a nice variety of perspectives in this group. 😊 |
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Post by cathygeha on Aug 27, 2020 5:20:15 GMT
The previous two times I reached goal I had my head in the game and then...my head went on vacation or became lax in tracking. I think this happens to a lot of people or they become complacent and believe they've got it and are overly confident.
I do think this review and the way that the people in the review honestly share their thoughts and experience rubs off on all of us.
This time the plan is to keep doing what works, keep my mental attitude on target and on top of that I need to do reassessments as I approach goal (again) and make a new plan to maintain and then...do what it takes and not lose sight of the lifelong goal of staying healthy.
So...not to goal yet but have been there before so know how it goes and also know that to remain at goal (once there) I will have to remain alert and on program and adjust and catch myself before more than 2-5 pounds are gained above goal.
New habits...hopefully ingrained and embedded in my soul will make a difference this time around.
Thank you all for being here.
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Post by luvvinlife on Aug 27, 2020 12:58:49 GMT
cathygeha, said: New habits...hopefully ingrained and embedded in my soul will make a difference this time around. Yes. That’s exactly what I’m feeling. We’re on our way! 💃🏾
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Post by bbbearsmom on Aug 27, 2020 17:17:05 GMT
cathygeha, luvvinlife, surfgirl, These discussions are part of the reason I have my groups. When I started WW this time I realized what I had lacked when I gained the weight back twice was not having a place to discuss my problems and I wanted a place were women like me could get support. It had been my fault since I would quit meetings when things got rough.
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Post by surfgirl on Aug 27, 2020 19:54:35 GMT
You know Judy, I never had the type of discussions we have here in a WW meeting group. Usually the leader had her talking points but it was very top down and directive and without meaningful dialogue between members. I also didn't know anyone there and really wouldn't have felt like sharing personal issues and challenges, solutions and so on, in that setting. I think the longer one is here, the easier it gets to share your own challenges, and we can all pitch in and help with possible solutions because we've all probably been there at one point or another.
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Post by bbbearsmom on Aug 27, 2020 23:50:41 GMT
surfgirl, I agree that the discussions usually don't get like this in meetings. Speaking of which, they are closing my studio so if I want to weigh in at a studio or go to a meeting I'll have to travel 20 to 30 minutes. I really like it when discussions get going in my groups.
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