I am SO sorry it has been so long since I have been on here. Things are settling down in my life, and now, I can start making this a priority again.
So, I want you to think about something. If there was one thing out there, besides someone else doing it for you, that would help you lose weight, or keep it off, what would that be? I am always looking for more ideas to add to the website. After all, the website is designed to help you (and me) on our weight loss journey. If you got things you'd like to see, let me know.
What do you think about a place where we could find weight loss buddies that we could email to get extra motivation? Kind of like weight loss pen-pals... I have ideas on how this could be done... But only if you're interested in something like that.
This is it ladies (and gentlemen). The time to do this is NOW! So, help me help you. Let me know if there is anything I can do, or put on the website to help.
Love you all. Skinny vibes!
Marie (onww4life)
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
September 2, 2009
Hello everyone,
Sorry it has taken me so long to write here. As you know, a lot of things are happening that keeps me from getting on here when I want to. But I hope everyone had a great summer. For those that had difficulty following the WW program during the summer, as that can be a challenge in itself, it's time to get busy and back on program! Pull out the food tracker and start tracking your food again.
I also heard a comment today from my WW leader that I thought was really good, and unfortunately, the truth. We were talking about portion control. So for those that don't feel they need to measure their food, remember this. As the portions grow, we grow. Pretty profound. Because it's true. After awhile, we've been on program for so long, we tend to toss the scale aside figuring we can do it without it. And at the beginning, perhaps that is true. But, after awhile, the portions start growing, and what do you know. The progress at the scale shows it. As the portions grow, we grow. Remember that. And recognize, it doesn't take long to write down what you eat as well as measure your food. Aren't you worth it?
I feel we all are. That is the reason I still attend meetings faithly. Even if I had to pay, I would make it a priority in my life. Isn't it better to do it now? Later never comes. And if it does, wouldn't it be better to do it at today's prices instead of what it will be like years down the road? Plus, what you need to lose now, would probably be more the longer you wait. Just food for thought. But that is probably a bad phrase to use, considering this is all about us and weight watchers. :-)
If anyone is on facebook, you can look me up, using marie@onww4life.us. If you're needing help with accountability, it'd be a good place to stay in contact. Remember, I'm there with you, as we're all on the same path. We're just on different parts of the path, as we all go along our journey. But I know, that no matter where on the weight loss path you are, it can be a daily struggle, whether you need to lose or you are maintaining. So it's always nice to have a weight loss buddy to hold you (and me) accountable.
It's almost Labor Day. Plan what you're going to eat now. Got a picnic or potluck to go to? Bring things you can eat. That way there is at least something you can eat within program. And remember to, just sample things, if you find things tempting. No need to feel like you can't have what is there. But by just sampling, you get a little bit of the things you like, and you're less likely to overinduldge. As you know, with sampling, you could still go over your points. But, you're accomplishing the fact that you are not depriving yourself (so you're more apt to eat healthier than you would have before), and you are not going to go over your points, like you would have in the past. That in itself, is a giant step in learning to eat healthy for life. And if you do over induldge by sampling, don't feel guilty. Enjoy, recognize the progress you have made, and move on.
By the way. If you want to start eating healthier by cutting out some red meat, read Robin Cook's "Toxin". It's an excellent book, and I guarantee, you'll never have to worry about eating hamburger again. I just read it again for about the 3rd time. It is an excellent book. It took me years to eat hamburger after the last time I read it. This time, I may never eat it again. It's worth reading. The sad part is, everything in the book is the truth. That is what is scary. Go get a copy and read it. Then come on here and let me know if you're ready to go out and get a hamburger. Chances are, I know what your answer would be.
Have a wonderful and safe Labor day everyone. And skinny vibes to all.
Sorry it has taken me so long to write here. As you know, a lot of things are happening that keeps me from getting on here when I want to. But I hope everyone had a great summer. For those that had difficulty following the WW program during the summer, as that can be a challenge in itself, it's time to get busy and back on program! Pull out the food tracker and start tracking your food again.
I also heard a comment today from my WW leader that I thought was really good, and unfortunately, the truth. We were talking about portion control. So for those that don't feel they need to measure their food, remember this. As the portions grow, we grow. Pretty profound. Because it's true. After awhile, we've been on program for so long, we tend to toss the scale aside figuring we can do it without it. And at the beginning, perhaps that is true. But, after awhile, the portions start growing, and what do you know. The progress at the scale shows it. As the portions grow, we grow. Remember that. And recognize, it doesn't take long to write down what you eat as well as measure your food. Aren't you worth it?
I feel we all are. That is the reason I still attend meetings faithly. Even if I had to pay, I would make it a priority in my life. Isn't it better to do it now? Later never comes. And if it does, wouldn't it be better to do it at today's prices instead of what it will be like years down the road? Plus, what you need to lose now, would probably be more the longer you wait. Just food for thought. But that is probably a bad phrase to use, considering this is all about us and weight watchers. :-)
If anyone is on facebook, you can look me up, using marie@onww4life.us. If you're needing help with accountability, it'd be a good place to stay in contact. Remember, I'm there with you, as we're all on the same path. We're just on different parts of the path, as we all go along our journey. But I know, that no matter where on the weight loss path you are, it can be a daily struggle, whether you need to lose or you are maintaining. So it's always nice to have a weight loss buddy to hold you (and me) accountable.
It's almost Labor Day. Plan what you're going to eat now. Got a picnic or potluck to go to? Bring things you can eat. That way there is at least something you can eat within program. And remember to, just sample things, if you find things tempting. No need to feel like you can't have what is there. But by just sampling, you get a little bit of the things you like, and you're less likely to overinduldge. As you know, with sampling, you could still go over your points. But, you're accomplishing the fact that you are not depriving yourself (so you're more apt to eat healthier than you would have before), and you are not going to go over your points, like you would have in the past. That in itself, is a giant step in learning to eat healthy for life. And if you do over induldge by sampling, don't feel guilty. Enjoy, recognize the progress you have made, and move on.
By the way. If you want to start eating healthier by cutting out some red meat, read Robin Cook's "Toxin". It's an excellent book, and I guarantee, you'll never have to worry about eating hamburger again. I just read it again for about the 3rd time. It is an excellent book. It took me years to eat hamburger after the last time I read it. This time, I may never eat it again. It's worth reading. The sad part is, everything in the book is the truth. That is what is scary. Go get a copy and read it. Then come on here and let me know if you're ready to go out and get a hamburger. Chances are, I know what your answer would be.
Have a wonderful and safe Labor day everyone. And skinny vibes to all.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
July 11, 2009
I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July. It truly is independence day, in more ways than one. It's the independence of our country, and the independence within ourselves. The appropriate WW topic for the week was 'Thindependence". How true. Let's declare our thindependence from our weight!
As I weighed in this week, at my all time low of 119, I got to thinking a lot about it and why I can't seem to go back up to my healthy weight range. I came up with this conclusion. The weight I lost, is the extra baggage I've been carrying around for a long long time. I'm talking the emotional baggage. And I think I can't gain it back, because I've released that baggage and refuse to have it control my life any more.
I think that's true for a lot of us in a sense. Maybe, just maybe, there is more to our weight issues than just overeating, as people like to think. I think, when we are truly ready to shed the weight, it will happen, when we release the control it has over us. Once we become one with it, and release it's control, the weight will come off.
It's not an overnight process. It took me 14 years to release my extra baggage of things I was holding on to, that wasn't healthy for me. I let a certain thing control my life for 14 long years. But when the divorce started moving along, I held a ceremony. And I released it all and told it, "you don't serve me any more". And, for the first time in 14 years, I started getting my life back. Obviously, the divorce is not what I held on to for 14 years because otherwise, we'd hold the record for the longest filing of a divorce in history. It's something else. But the divorce opened the door allowing the emotional things that had been destroying me little by little to go. And when I held that ceremony, it all went.
It's not to say that other things won't come in and replace it. I'm going through some things right now, in addition to the divorce, that is just as unhealthy for my weight. But I am working day by day, minute by minute, not allowing it to control and consume me. Yes, it affects the weight. It made me lose 5 lbs in 1 day. But I think, once I can learn to just release and let go of these stressful situations that happen (and they will because we are in this thing called 'life'), that everything else will fall into place.
So let's declare our thindependence AND our independence of the control our weight has over us, and just release it and let it go, and know that once we do, we will have our lives back and be at the weight we need to be at.
As I weighed in this week, at my all time low of 119, I got to thinking a lot about it and why I can't seem to go back up to my healthy weight range. I came up with this conclusion. The weight I lost, is the extra baggage I've been carrying around for a long long time. I'm talking the emotional baggage. And I think I can't gain it back, because I've released that baggage and refuse to have it control my life any more.
I think that's true for a lot of us in a sense. Maybe, just maybe, there is more to our weight issues than just overeating, as people like to think. I think, when we are truly ready to shed the weight, it will happen, when we release the control it has over us. Once we become one with it, and release it's control, the weight will come off.
It's not an overnight process. It took me 14 years to release my extra baggage of things I was holding on to, that wasn't healthy for me. I let a certain thing control my life for 14 long years. But when the divorce started moving along, I held a ceremony. And I released it all and told it, "you don't serve me any more". And, for the first time in 14 years, I started getting my life back. Obviously, the divorce is not what I held on to for 14 years because otherwise, we'd hold the record for the longest filing of a divorce in history. It's something else. But the divorce opened the door allowing the emotional things that had been destroying me little by little to go. And when I held that ceremony, it all went.
It's not to say that other things won't come in and replace it. I'm going through some things right now, in addition to the divorce, that is just as unhealthy for my weight. But I am working day by day, minute by minute, not allowing it to control and consume me. Yes, it affects the weight. It made me lose 5 lbs in 1 day. But I think, once I can learn to just release and let go of these stressful situations that happen (and they will because we are in this thing called 'life'), that everything else will fall into place.
So let's declare our thindependence AND our independence of the control our weight has over us, and just release it and let it go, and know that once we do, we will have our lives back and be at the weight we need to be at.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Good morning!
It is 1:15 a.m., and I just wanted to wish everyone a good morning. I go to the doctor in the morning. I'm still suffering from Vegas and one full day of piggying out. So the doctor won't be mad at me, since I'm not underweight. But I do need to get back on program. I think if I had some fruit, that might help. Been eating a lot of carbs lately. Not good. Someone kick me in the butt. I need it. If I can gain around 9 lbs or so going to Vegas, and that was only for 2 days, I'm heading in a direction I don't want to head. I've been better, so I've lost about 3 lbs again. But these late night cravings are killing me. Guess I should take the lessons I give out !!!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
I forgot to add...
As of June 10th, thanks to Vegas, I am no longer underweight.
I guess that is good ???
I guess that is good ???
June 10, 2009
Sorry this is going to have to be short and sweet, but I have to get ready to go to work.
Just wanted to let you know, that Vegas is great! Got a chance to meet up with some online WW friends and had a blast.
Have a great day everyone!
Just wanted to let you know, that Vegas is great! Got a chance to meet up with some online WW friends and had a blast.
Have a great day everyone!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
May 20, 2009
Sorry, but I just got to release this and let it go, so forgive me for just blogging my thoughts. But I've got to get this off my chest, and this is the only place I know that I can do that.
I always thought of myself as an emotional eater. Usually, I eat anything in sight. There's only one time in my life that I can recall, where it was the type of stress that made you lose your appetite and food made you ill to even think about. That is, up until now. 14 years later, and the big stress #2 kicks in.
My DH (yes, I still call him dear, as he will always be my best friend) came home for a visit less than a month ago. (if you didn't know, he lives 3 1/2 hrs away due to a job promotion and he moved away 2 1/2 years ago). He asked for a divorce.
If you haven't been through a divorce, it's about the exact same as a death. In a sense it is. It means an end. A finale. For us, it is an end to 24 years of marriage. The sad part is, I do not blame him. The other sad part is, he is the absolute love of my life and I'm going to miss him with every ounce of my being... ALWAYS. And, I wish I could take back every mistake I ever made in this marriage, because he is still worth it.
I do recognize, that it takes two to make a marriage work, and it takes two to make a divorce. So while he may not recognize it, I know that we both made mistakes that led to this point. I would never want it to go back to the way it was. That is what brought us here. But a rebirth of a new beginning together would be heaven.
The one thing I've learned, is that divorces are ALWAYS based upon the past. So, being the future isn't written yet, anything is possible.
Unless you are the one initiating the divorce, divorce equals no appetite. Which doesn't help someone like me that is about 11 lbs now under my low end of my weight range.
I guess the good in this, is that I am going to quit smoking. I don't have much of an option. I'll be supporting my kids for the most part, with help from them, and I can't have them go hungry, in order for me to feed a habit. I'm working with the doctor on this, so wish me well. And stay out of my way and don't take it personal if I become a b***h for a while... lol
Love you all. Have a great skinny day and thank you for letting me vent.
I always thought of myself as an emotional eater. Usually, I eat anything in sight. There's only one time in my life that I can recall, where it was the type of stress that made you lose your appetite and food made you ill to even think about. That is, up until now. 14 years later, and the big stress #2 kicks in.
My DH (yes, I still call him dear, as he will always be my best friend) came home for a visit less than a month ago. (if you didn't know, he lives 3 1/2 hrs away due to a job promotion and he moved away 2 1/2 years ago). He asked for a divorce.
If you haven't been through a divorce, it's about the exact same as a death. In a sense it is. It means an end. A finale. For us, it is an end to 24 years of marriage. The sad part is, I do not blame him. The other sad part is, he is the absolute love of my life and I'm going to miss him with every ounce of my being... ALWAYS. And, I wish I could take back every mistake I ever made in this marriage, because he is still worth it.
I do recognize, that it takes two to make a marriage work, and it takes two to make a divorce. So while he may not recognize it, I know that we both made mistakes that led to this point. I would never want it to go back to the way it was. That is what brought us here. But a rebirth of a new beginning together would be heaven.
The one thing I've learned, is that divorces are ALWAYS based upon the past. So, being the future isn't written yet, anything is possible.
Unless you are the one initiating the divorce, divorce equals no appetite. Which doesn't help someone like me that is about 11 lbs now under my low end of my weight range.
I guess the good in this, is that I am going to quit smoking. I don't have much of an option. I'll be supporting my kids for the most part, with help from them, and I can't have them go hungry, in order for me to feed a habit. I'm working with the doctor on this, so wish me well. And stay out of my way and don't take it personal if I become a b***h for a while... lol
Love you all. Have a great skinny day and thank you for letting me vent.
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