Comments on: Ask Roni: Dieting My Whole Life

By: Alison

Alison — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:26:29 +0000

Someone in my weightwatchers meeting recently hit goal, after 130 pounds. One thing she said when she talked about it after getting her award is that when she looked at her weightcard her weight had gone up almost 1/3 of the weeks, not alot but up. She took 3 years to lose the weight. She said in the past that going up would have caused her to quit but this time she stuck with it and despite going up 1/3 of the time she ultimately reached her goal and she realised it’s not a perfect journey where you lose every week. She said embracing the gains helped her get through the plateaus.
At any rate I guess I’m saying see it as a journey, one that doesn’t require perfection, don’t put arbitrary dates for goals and it will be alot easier, that I have learned from my own journey. Find something you can live with this is a lifestyle change NOT A DIET and go for it, no need for elaborate plans on when you will start, today is a great day and good luck to you.

By: debby

debby — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:18:05 +0000

The one thought (okay, two) that changed me were,

1. What I’m doing now is not working. I have to do something different.

2. Whatever I do, it has to be something I do for the rest of my life.

It has been a time-consuming thing to educate myself about what was true and what is healthy, and how to cook healthy food that tastes good, and how to exercise, etc. etc. etc. But it has been totally worth it, and sometimes it has even been fun. For sure, I love the new food I eat every bit as much as the old food.

By: Debbie (Green Apple A Day)

Debbie (Green Apple A Day) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:03:14 +0000

Tammy,
You can do it! Find a plan that works for you and just stick with it. There are no quick fixes, and it takes a lot of hard work and determination, but if you stick with it you WILL see results. Keep us posted :-)

By: rollercoaster

rollercoaster — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:06:14 +0000

Tammy, I totally relate to you and your struggle. I think everyone’s comments have been wonderful and right on. If you are wondering “how” you go about changing your mindset and you don’t mind reading a few books, go to a group I formed on BlogToLose called “Normal Eatiing” and there are a bunch of resources for you under one of the discussion topics.

I would always hear things like what was written above and it all made sense to me but I didn’t know what to “do” to get there. These resources helped me so very much. Good luck!

By: Tammy

Tammy — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:05:31 +0000

Wow thanks for the advice and wisdom from everyone, I feel inspired and like someone just gave me a pair of wings! :-)

By: KK @ Running Through Life

KK @ Running Through Life — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:32:42 +0000

Well said Roni and so true.

By: Jenn@slim-shoppin

Jenn@slim-shoppin — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:20:05 +0000

I have to agree with what Roni said too. I’m a Weight Watcher lifetimer who lost 60 pounds, but gained it all back!! Do I wish I could have stopped myself, after say, gaining 5 pounds, or 10 pounds? Of course! I have lost and gained the last 5 years, and last year I started eating healthier and this year, adding portion control and exercise. Time goes by so fast, if you make small changes every day, they will add up!!

You can do it!!!

By: Paige

Paige — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:02:55 +0000

Tami,

I spent 10 years of my life trying to find the right time to “start.” Finally, I realized that weight loss and maintenance is something that has to be dealt with every day. Small healthy decisions add up and make all of the difference in the world. As I began to make good decisions, I began to get results.

My main piece of advice is to stop and think…about every decision that you make…not just food related. There are so many times that I would eat ten cookies or more, just without thinking…because they tasted good. I never would stop long enough to think about the damage I was doing to myself emotionally and physically. The joy and rush of the food meant a lot to me at the time; but then afterwords, I would always be mad at myself to the point of self loathing and depression.

Also, find something that you like to do…walking, running, fitness classes…something that will get you moving that you enjoy!

As everyone else has said…it’s all about good decisions and finding a balance that works for you!

By: Lady Downsize

Lady Downsize — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:23:49 +0000

Roni, well said. Change Tammy’s name to Sheri, and you have just spoke right to me. You will find the the visual that came to my mind with your words amusing. It’s like running a race. If your pants fall down around your ankles, who cares if they see your underwear. Pull them back up and get moving, because if you stop now you’ll never win the race.

Welcome to my querky mind, and thanks for your words. Can I clip part for my own blog. I promise to make sure where it came from.

By: kit

kit — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:14:12 +0000

I love the comment about not having to have a re-start because of one bad choice! Thanks!