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I remember the last time I did Weight Watchers, my "standard" weight loss was 2.6 pounds per week. For some reason, I saw that number a lot. This time around, it's been very schizophrenic--down 2, up 2, down 6, no change. But this week I got into the groove--I ate a ton last Sunday, including a burger and fries, spending all my flex points. The rest of the week I was right on track, for the most part. And then today my loss was 2.6 pounds.
I am happy with that, of course, but I am more focused on what's going to happen next week. I am going on vacation, to Weetacon, and there will be much eating and drinking, I am completely aware of that. I've already decided that my goal is to maintain my weight loss--I am not going to try and lose any more. I am also going to go to a meeting while I am there, as I did with the Disneyland trip. It kept me on track then, and it will keep me on track now. I also am going to write down what I eat, even if it's a horrorshow of epic proportions. And of course, I am going to try and keep the focus on fun and friendship, and not food. And I will dance a lot.
I originally wanted to lose 10 pounds before Weetacon--well, I've lost 8.6, which is pretty good. My next goal is to maintain this weight loss during my vacation. And my goal after that is keep going to Weight Watchers no matter what happens.
If you guys have any other suggestions for keeping weight off during a vacation, I am all ears. In the meantime, I bought smaller jeans for the trip, and they totally fit me.
I am happy with that, of course, but I am more focused on what's going to happen next week. I am going on vacation, to Weetacon, and there will be much eating and drinking, I am completely aware of that. I've already decided that my goal is to maintain my weight loss--I am not going to try and lose any more. I am also going to go to a meeting while I am there, as I did with the Disneyland trip. It kept me on track then, and it will keep me on track now. I also am going to write down what I eat, even if it's a horrorshow of epic proportions. And of course, I am going to try and keep the focus on fun and friendship, and not food. And I will dance a lot.
I originally wanted to lose 10 pounds before Weetacon--well, I've lost 8.6, which is pretty good. My next goal is to maintain this weight loss during my vacation. And my goal after that is keep going to Weight Watchers no matter what happens.
If you guys have any other suggestions for keeping weight off during a vacation, I am all ears. In the meantime, I bought smaller jeans for the trip, and they totally fit me.
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One of the hardest things about dropping the poundage I did (210 to be exact) was learning how to socialize without food.
For me, not eating when others were eating was unspeakably rude! But--I used to watch the thin chicks who could shamelessly order a coffee or --gasp!--just water in a restaurant while others were pigging out, or who could say "No, thank you," when offered food at someone's house. Those thin chicks always got away with it because they were thin, while we fat chicks somehow couldn't--maybe?
The truth was that my (over)eating in social situations was entirely my own head's doing (if that makes any sense). I was so worried that people were judging me for not eating that I ate! And I felt like crap for having done so--and I wondered why I did it...
Anyway, it took two years for me to drop the weight, and in that time I learned the thin chick behaviors, like how to "get away with" only eating healthy stuff or only having a coffee when everyone else was ordering pie and ice cream, or having a diet coke (sometimes, yes, with rum) instead of, say, a banana daquiri. Weetacon may be a good place to start practicing the thin chick behaviors--maybe?
I was so worried that people were judging me for not eating that I ate! And I felt like crap for having done so--and I wondered why I did it...
That's exactly what I used to do! I thought that if I politely refused food, I'd be drawing attention to the fact that I was fat - when of course, my fat was blindingly obvious!
Nowadays, I regularly refuse cakes and pastries at work - in fact people have come to expect me to refuse which makes it even easier to say "No, thanks". :-)
Anything that diverts from routine is my downfall. When I go on vacation, I don't have access to my gym, to my grocery stores and to the foods that I eat, and forget about any sort of daily schedule! I'm still trying to find that happy medium of trying to enjoy myself while I'm away, not feeling deprived, finding healthy alternatives, and getting exercise. Sometimes, when you're out of your routine, you just want to say "To hell with it!" But I think keeping track of your foods and holding yourself accountable is a good step. And, hey, any exercise, especially in the form of dancing (!) is a great way to stay active, instead of thinking, "Well, there's another day I didn't go to the gym." I wish you the best of luck, and if you discover the secret to losing weight (or not gaining any weight) while on vacation, please let us know! I have a vacation in April that will definitely take me outside of my comfort zone... I'm going to China!
I usually have my best losses when I have one high points day and then I'm pretty much "on track" with points the rest of the week. Some people on the WW message boards refer to this as teh "Wendie" plan, and i've had good luck with it. Keeps your metabolism guessing, yo.
As for the vacation... whenever i go on vacation, I know I'm not going to count every single point, so I commit to three things:
1) getting all of my water, every day.
2) Geting at least 30 minutes of exercise each day.
3) Taking m multi-vitamin
4) Not eating dessert, if I must, i'll share one and only have three bites.
It makes a huge difference.
Have fun!
That "no dessert" rule is actually great. Thanks for the tip, Jennifer!
My favourite thing to do when going on vacation to keep the weight stable is definitely doing a lot of extra walking. After (or before) the days activities I walk for about an hour around the hotel trying to go in a different direction each time. Not only is the exercise nice, but you have a chance to discover and interesting new place that you may not have seen otherwise.
Have fun on your trip and good luck!
Well it will probably be ten million degrees below zero and snowing! Otherwise, it's a great idea. Hee.
"Well it will probably be ten million degrees below zero and snowing! Otherwise, it's a great idea. Hee."
Then ski! Or sled! But, no matter what, stay active. That is my "must" when I go on vacation now. I try to eat and drink in moderation, but, hello, we all know that sometimes, that just doesn't happen.
I make sure that when I am away, I do "something, anything" to stay active. You can't always get to a gym, but exercise comes in many forms.
It's tough, though. Good Luck.
And, if all else fails, come back, accept your mistakes, and get back on the wagon!
i lost 2.6 this week and thought of you. how sweet.
Brenda makes a really good point, I think - that most people are probably a lot more concious of what others are thinking than they really are. The fact is that, in a social situation, most people don't give a damn what you're eating.
Walking around with a coffee, or a glass of wine, can help a lot. There are definitely times when not having anything in your hands makes it look as if you want something. Holding a drink - even if you're not drinking - staves off the helpful people who want you to feel welcomed.
The same goes for dessert. Even if everyone else at the table shares a dessert, get some coffee and don't feel obliged to dig in, even for three bites, if you don't want to. You may get 10 seconds of light ribbing about it (probably not even that), after which point nobody else will care and you can enjoy a nice drink, and still join in the conversation. Or whatever.
Walking is a good recommendation, too. Its always a good way to explore somewhere, and even if its cold, that's why they created outerware! Heck, if you're not equipped, you can probably pick up a really crappy (but warm) coat and pants while you're there, donate them to a shelter afterwards, and write them off as "vacation expense." And on your taxes, which is more than you can say for the rest of the weekend.
Brenda, I forgot to congratulate you on losing over 200 pounds. That's a very impressive achievement. :-)
This isn't a comment, but actually a question. I remember a while ago you used a pedometer to gauge how many steps you were taking in a day. I've bought a couple of different ones, but so far they both count every movement as a step. If I squirm in my chair or my car goes over a bump, it's a step. Did you turn yours off and on or do you have any recommendations on a specific brand?
Thanks very much for any tips!
This is a fascinating post! It could not have been expressed better.
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