Comments on: Ask Roni – What is the "Key"?

By: jessica

jessica — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:54:00 +0000

I agree completely with the other comments. You need to have the commitment and the right mind-set. You have to want to do it. You have to be willing to make those changes and put in the effort.

Some people have asked me how I’ve dropped weight, and I’ve told them about it. (I use SparkPeople nowadays.) They’ve gone to the site and signed up for an account … but don’t do anything with it.

By: Alisha

Alisha — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:14:00 +0000

I think my biggest thing about this is knowing that WW is my life plan, not “until I shed this 50 lbs” because when I did those types of diets it was a race to lose it to get to the finish line so I could start eating again and start my bad habits again. Hope this makes sense. I have picked something that I can do for the rest of my life and not feel deprived.

By: IzzyBeth

IzzyBeth — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:35:00 +0000

I have been through the same thing – not committing. For some reason, it is different for me this time – because I know I could start having some major health problems – and I want to be around for my kids. I’ve been OP since March 1st! :-)

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:51:00 +0000

Mindset really helps and it’s something you can’t buy in a bottle. And getting involved in a community of other people who are actively seeking a healthier lifestyle is a great reminder to stay on track.

By: Vickie

Vickie — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:37:00 +0000

I find the word D-I-E-T to be totally off the mark and that is not what I do.

I do H-E-A-L-T-H-Y things.

I eat healthy. I exercise smart and healthy. I sleep healthy. I take my prescriptions healthy. I keep up with the things in my life in a healthy way so they do not weigh me down. I spend money and pay my bills in a healthy lifestyle way. I keep up with the clutter so that I am relaxed in my healthy environment.

All of this moves me forward in a healthy way.

By: Red

Red — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 05:26:00 +0000

I find the simplest diet is the best.

The first time I lost weight it was remarkably similar to the no S diet.

sometimes diets allow for "occasional" indulgences, but for me they end up being entirely too frequent. i'd rather cut them out entirely.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:19:00 +0000

I once read that one should never stop trying to quit smoking. The “Heck, I never follow through, so I’m just going to quit trying to quit until I’m totally serious” attitude is dangerous. Thing is, how does anyone know when she’s totally serious–could be the first time, could be the hundrednth.

I say this because I probably joined weight watchers at least 20 times since I was 13 (back then you had to eat liver once a week and foods were called “legal” and “illegal”). So now, at 44, I have lost 50 lbs and have been a lifetimer for the last two years. I had no idea that that 20th odd time would be THE time I was ready. Go figure.

By: watchinmyweight

watchinmyweight — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:05:00 +0000

That is so true…you have to be in the right frame of mind…if not…you are not ready. You have to really want it to make it work.

You are always right on the money Roni!! That is why I like your blog!! :~P