This past week seemed to last forever. I felt unmotivated and sloppy. I worked out but not enough. So when Thursday came around (weigh in day) I was feeling nervous. Was I going to lose weight this week? I prayed it wasn't going to be a gain. I stepped on the scale and I did lose. It wasn't much, but it was a loss which is celebrated enthusiastically among fellow W.W. members. I am officially down 25 lbs and I earned my 25 lb award. I was ecstatic!
Later that night I began thinking about my previous week. What did I learn from my long drawn out week? I had been stressed and had a lot to do for my classes. I learned that if you eat the wrong foods, it doesn't really matter how much you work out. You can't lie to the scale. I had to realize again (some things have to be re learned over and over) that even though I can eat whatever I want on the Weight Watchers plan I have to be reasonable. Portion control isn't the only key if you are only eating cookie dough, chips, and anything else that could be terrible for you.
This journey isn't easy but it's one that I have to complete. I don't have any idea how long it's going to take me or how many more ups and downs I'm going to have. All I know is you have to take it one day at a time. This week I'm going to watch what I eat more closely. Be smart and you will reap the benefits.
Don't ever let yourself forget that weight loss is a process. You didn't put on all that weight over night, why should you expect to lose it that quickly? You can do it; baby steps are key!
Friday, September 26, 2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Weight Watchers
When I first made this blog its main purpose was to keep in contact with my family. Then, with the help of my amazing roommate, I decided to dedicate my blogspot to my Weight Watchers experience.
I joined Weight Watchers about 2 months ago after I saw my doctor and she told it to me straight. I am getting closer and closer to becoming diabetic and my health is slowly getting worse. How did I let this happen to myself? I'm 21 years old and I should be living life to the fullest not worrying about whether I'll be around in the years to come. Two days after my doctors appointment I, with my mom and dad's help, became a Weight Watchers member and since have watched my life improve in unthinkable ways.
Weight Watchers has changed my life already and I cannot wait to see what it will do for me in the months to come. I've always been a confident person but with the help of W.W. I am beaming with pride as I proggressively shrink in size. In the past 2 months I have already lost 24.6 lbs and am just beginning the long journey I have ahead of me. I know what you are thinking, "diets don't work." Well, you're right, diets dont work. That is why W.W. isn't a diet, it's a lifestyle change. You aren't going at it alone, you have hundreds of people there to support you and give you advice and tips to help you out. So far, this process is a breeze. I get to eat what I want as long as I write it down. I'm not deprived or hungry at the end of the day. I'm not grumpy or sad or angry; the opposite is true actually as many people have said they already see an amazing change in my spirit as well as my body. I couldn't have accomplished what I have already without W.W.
What I'm trying to stress to those of you out there who are reading this is that it is possible. I have been overweight my whole life and tried all the diets under the sun. I'm lazy most of the time and I'm really busy with school, work and trying to maintain a social life. I get it, you're busy and life is hard. But don't you think it's time to stop with the excuses? Isn't time to take control of your life? It is possible and there are people who can help you. Don't be afraid to talk to people and if you want to, leave a comment with me and maybe I can do something that can help inspire you.
I hope that my journey with Weight Watchers can benefit someone because I'm already reaping the benefits. Life is amazing and I don't want anyone to miss out on a minute of it because they are unhappy with there life.
I joined Weight Watchers about 2 months ago after I saw my doctor and she told it to me straight. I am getting closer and closer to becoming diabetic and my health is slowly getting worse. How did I let this happen to myself? I'm 21 years old and I should be living life to the fullest not worrying about whether I'll be around in the years to come. Two days after my doctors appointment I, with my mom and dad's help, became a Weight Watchers member and since have watched my life improve in unthinkable ways.
Weight Watchers has changed my life already and I cannot wait to see what it will do for me in the months to come. I've always been a confident person but with the help of W.W. I am beaming with pride as I proggressively shrink in size. In the past 2 months I have already lost 24.6 lbs and am just beginning the long journey I have ahead of me. I know what you are thinking, "diets don't work." Well, you're right, diets dont work. That is why W.W. isn't a diet, it's a lifestyle change. You aren't going at it alone, you have hundreds of people there to support you and give you advice and tips to help you out. So far, this process is a breeze. I get to eat what I want as long as I write it down. I'm not deprived or hungry at the end of the day. I'm not grumpy or sad or angry; the opposite is true actually as many people have said they already see an amazing change in my spirit as well as my body. I couldn't have accomplished what I have already without W.W.
What I'm trying to stress to those of you out there who are reading this is that it is possible. I have been overweight my whole life and tried all the diets under the sun. I'm lazy most of the time and I'm really busy with school, work and trying to maintain a social life. I get it, you're busy and life is hard. But don't you think it's time to stop with the excuses? Isn't time to take control of your life? It is possible and there are people who can help you. Don't be afraid to talk to people and if you want to, leave a comment with me and maybe I can do something that can help inspire you.
I hope that my journey with Weight Watchers can benefit someone because I'm already reaping the benefits. Life is amazing and I don't want anyone to miss out on a minute of it because they are unhappy with there life.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
About me
My name is Annie Boyles. I am from Evansville Indiana and attend Purdue University. I mainly joined this blog because my sister and brother-in-law are expecting my first niece and I wanted to be able to stay in touch while i'm at school.
I'm a junior this year and school is going well, I suppose. I am already wanting to graduate and get a real job. I work at a dining court and am a supervisor there. It is way more stressful than my school work is. I love hanging out with my friends and really likee going to the bars....I just turned 21 this past summer!
I am a HUGE animal lover and wish I could spend every minute of every day with them. I have a guinea pig...he is probably more work than a child sometimes. I love him though even though he is a silly rodent!
I'm a junior this year and school is going well, I suppose. I am already wanting to graduate and get a real job. I work at a dining court and am a supervisor there. It is way more stressful than my school work is. I love hanging out with my friends and really likee going to the bars....I just turned 21 this past summer!
I am a HUGE animal lover and wish I could spend every minute of every day with them. I have a guinea pig...he is probably more work than a child sometimes. I love him though even though he is a silly rodent!
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