Question

Was wondering, what you have done to keep yourself from giving up? Things are getting to many of us. What are ur challenges & what are you doing to get through?  

Answer 1

I remind myself that nothing tastes as good as skinny feels

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@garb4 our group changed that to “nothing tastes as good as healthy feels”

Answer 2

Following  

Answer 3

I remind myself that eating healthy and staying healthy lessens my comorbidities and my ability to fight off this virus

Answer 4

Sticking to a schedule . I am currently working from home. I have my two snacks just like a normal work from the office day and no more. One fruit at 10:30am and one low pt snack like crackers and laughing cow at 3. I work out on my lunch break. I try new recipes as I have more time to make dinner now.  

Answer 5

When I move and do something I feel better and less food thoughts. It is when I am sitting and watching a show that makes me want to eat. Trying to fight the boring time with food . does not work.  

Answer 6

Without the gym I am giving up accelerated weight loss. I am taking it one week at a time and being satisfied if the number doesn't go up.  

Answer 7

Break bad habits with new good ones. Example: Netflix for hours on end? Instead I get up and go on a walk and then watch my show. Celebrate scale and non scale victories. Remember your why. What is the reason for starting on this path? What is your ultimate goal? Find joy that doesn’t come for the temporary sensation of a meal or snack. Plan your meals ahead of time and have WW friendly snack options and frozen meals ready when stress kicks in or you don’t want to cook.  

Answer 8

Focusing on drinking water. YouTube yoga work outs. Dance or run with kids a little bit. Tracking even if it goes over. Better than eating way too many points and then more.  

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I lost 20lbs in 2019. And am up 4 of those since this stay at home order started. I’m trying to track and drink water. But comfort food and not walking all the places was the culprit. So also know that if you can find a way to maintain, once things open you can continue losing.  

Answer 9

Remind myself that I want to lose this weight so I can have, hopefully, an uncomplicated pregnancy when it happens!  

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@undertenant Best of luck to you! ❤️

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@layla thank you!  

Answer 10

Realizing giving up will never get me to my goal. This pandemic has nothing to do with my making the decision to still want the best for myself.  

Answer 11

Tracking every day now - I gained 6 lbs in the first 6 weeks but happily 5. 5 of those are gone now - on to the next 5! I’m staying within my dailies and will use the extras for weekend wine. I’m walking 5 km a day - not as rigorous as my usual kettlebells but good for my soul

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@avens Thanksreman Good for you!  

Answer 12

Walking more and more and then a bit more helps me

Answer 13

Walking. It makes a huge difference

Answer 14

This too shall pass. I keep on saying that to myself.  

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@poyssick3 me too. And it will!  

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Damilola Komolafe never heard of it. Will Google it.  

Answer 15

I gained 10 lbs in the last month. I snacked. Drank a few sodas. Had treats every day. Got it out of my system. I picked a day to reel it all in. Day 1 was yesterday. I tracked everything. Drank water. Save points for a dessert and I’m down 3 lbs. U have to push restart when you’re ready to 100% commit.  

Answer 16

Yes walking helps

Answer 17

I am doing my best. Tracking 95 percent of the time. (Better in the morning and lunch. Dinner usually, but it usually includes wine —- often more than one glass. ) Should be exercising more, but the last time I tripped on raised sidewalk and landed on my hands and face. Scraped my palms and knees and fell on sunglasses, got a cut near my eyebrow. Nothing broken, but no one out to ask for help. (Need to carry my phone with me, which I did not do that day. Came home, washed my wounds and had wine. ) I miss my meetings and have not been to any virtual ones. I weigh every week, and have gained about 3-5 pounds. Feel okay about that because it is close to what I usually do on vacation —- except this is not a vacation.  

Answer 18

Tired of feeling trapped and unable to do almost anything. I have a lot to lose. I’m diabetic so it’s down to a crawl now. First three months it just literally fell off. I’ve started the intermittent fasting and I may be shaving some points off of my daily diet to get things moving. I never use weeklies

Answer 19

Give it to the Lord daily.  

Answer 20

Thank you for this question! A lot of us need this as well! You are helping so many! :)

Answer 21

A walking and fitness schedule have saved me. I started with 4000 steps and added 1000 each week. I’m now 10000 everyday. I only walk ten minutes at a time, but while walking I think about my health journey in positive ways. Plus I track and workout but I really think it’s the walking time that got my head straight about it.  

Answer 22

I track everything and try to plan. At home workouts help too. I feel like this is the only thing I can control right now so I am going to control the heck out of it.  

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@worcester same!  

Answer 23

I am having trouble with portion control and late night hunger! I am staying up much to late. Just can't fall asleep when I go to bed early and if I do I'm awake in just and hour or so and cant get back to sleep. I've been up and down for the past 2 to 3 weeks by 2 to 3 lbs. That sucks! I was thinking about switching plans to green but I dont eat that many free points.  

Answer 24

I stopped looking too far ahead. I take it moment by moment.  

Answer 25

I do best when I track. It’s when I fall of the wagon and don’t track. Ummm  I think that defeats the purpose! Love my wine too

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@goral You've got it, got my girly girl!  

Answer 26

Pilates and just took up biking. reading a lot

Answer 27

I walk 3 to 5 miles a day.  

Answer 28

I walk and exercise at home

Answer 29

I find walking clears the mine therefore , I feel I have to do this to get to my goal weight

Answer 30

Phases. Been up, been down. Headed back up again (hopefully). Just take it one day (or meal or bite) at a time!  

Answer 31

Think abt walking into my workshop looking just like me.  

Answer 32

Walking. Experimental gardening. Crafts. Baking and sharing the product. Canning marmalade. Cleaning the frigging house a lot. Take a minute and look around your home. Something needs doing. DO it. You'll feel better.  

Answer 33

It helps that my husband and I are both counting our points (and losing weekly! ) also, not feeding our grandkids helps, too

Answer 34

I just keep telling myself that I like the way I look & I am in control Of my actions. the virus is not a reason for me to lose control of me!  

Answer 35

Look for svelte media here on Facebook. I walk 3-4 miles every day and we are fortunate that the pool at our rv park is open so I try to swim and do water aerobics 4 or 5 days a week. Svelte media gives you little 10 minute workouts that you can do in your home. I like those for the times I just want to snack. I'm hypothyroidism so it comes off slow and I'm 64 so muscle takes forever, but I feel better and my clothes fit better. Stick to it!  

Answer 36

Walking, playing games with my family, petting my dog and cat. Also binge watching Greys Anatomy

Answer 37

Since my outside activities like line dancing and aqua aerobics aren't going on, my dogs and I started walking 2 miles everyday in our city parks. I've lost 8. 5#s since lock down!  

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Where there's a will, there's a way.  

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@apthorp I will continue walking 30 minutes everyday--it's made a world of difference. I had pretty severe joint pain that's all but resolved now.  

Answer 38

I'm sorry you are having such a hard time. Thus pandemic has made life quite a bit more stressful to say the least. Here is a link to some really helpful information on handling stress. The articles are designed to help ones deal with stress in a more healthy way. I hope you find it helpful. The link is not commercial in anyway. .  
https://www.jw.org/finder?srcid=jwl...ale=E

Answer 39

What keeps me from giving up is the alternative--gaining weight--feeling bad about myself--and feeling even more stress!  

Answer 40

Stoic. One day at a time.  

Answer 41

I take measurements along with my weighing on the scale. Keep in mind that it will be a challenge but You can do it! Positive attitude keeps me going. Walking to clear my mind.  

Answer 42

Just thinking about my health. The better I eat the healthier I’ll be. Take baby steps. You are worth it

Answer 43

I honestly don't know where I have gotten the willpower from this time except seeing the results. I have been morbidly obese most of my adult life. I have done WW many times. I have been fortunate enough to continue working outside my home during this time. which I understand has been an issue for so many. I think just seeing the results of sticking to plan have helped me continue on this journey. Another key is planning and never eating stuff without knowing my points beforehand.  

Answer 44

Starting walking at least 10, 000 steps/day. I am finally under 200 lbs!  

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@escapement Grason Davidson Good for you. Onederland was my Feb goal!  

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@judaica9474 thank you. 25 lbs from my goal weight!  

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@escapement Grason Davidson. Wow, lucky you.  

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@judaica9474 I started January 2019

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@escapement Grason Davidson I am little more than 1/2 "there". Not coming off so easily @ my age but I never give up! I will make it.  

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@judaica9474 yes you will~I will be 66 in June

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@escapement Grason Davidson 78 Jan.  

Answer 45

Envisioning how I look and feel as the number goes down

Answer 46

Treating every day as a new day!  

Answer 47

All of the above! When things first went down, I slacked on tracking and I baked a lot, just out of boredom plus I do love to bake! I could tell within a few weeks I was feeling cruddy and my pants were tighter! I didn't want to go back to work in the Fall(I'm a teacher) and have gained X amount of weight. I actually thought that would be exciting to see everyone again, months later and have lost weight and knowing I can keep that up has driven me. Given, this finally all kicked in for me about a week or 2 ago but I am determined to lose the weight I've gained so far and continue to lose!  

Answer 48

Prayer and read bible and listen to messages of the Bible

Answer 49

Not many things I can control right now- this is one. Trying to lose weight while Im stuck at home

Answer 50

Make it a habit of working out with a streaming on line workout. Weights are good to start with if you are not use to it. AND DO some aerobics. Fun stuff Jazzercise has a web presence for think 15 dollars a month. But there are alot if free bees out there.  

Answer 51

Remembering how sick I feel when I overeat or eat the wrong foods. I’ve been consistently loosing . 5 to 1 lb per week. A bit slow, but I’ll take it. 4. 5 lbs to get to goal weight. Hoping I’ll lose more than 4. 5 but I’ll take what I can.  

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@barlow yes! Whenever I overeat/indulge in the crap kids snacks I feel so bloated & unhappy. Worst feeling. So much better just saying no! Great job. Slow and steady wins the race.  

Answer 52

My biggest problem was snacking I don’t eat a lot at meals so snacking was a constant. I bought some snacks at are low in points 3 or less and I only allow myself to snack on those. Having them around so I don’t just eat a pop tart has definitely helped a ton

Answer 53

Going on walks . Trying to stay away from sugar and also staying low carb. And lots of prayers  

Answer 54

Going on walks, keeping busy around the house, and reading many books. Eating the best I can if I slip up, trying to get right back on track.  

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Damilola Komolafe I’ll just google it. Thank you.  

Answer 55

I get outside as much as I can I started running and I walk my dog Three times a day for 40 minutes

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@teraterai me too!  

Answer 56

Only thing I do have control over is what goes in my mouth. Plus, if I’m not following the plan, I might as well be eating my monthly dues.  

Answer 57

Mine is realizing I made a covenant with myself 2 years ago that I would never stop doing the program. I'm done with being fat.  

Answer 58

What is something you said to yourself you wanted to do if you had a couple of days at home.  

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@brokaw haha Didn't feel like doibgvit than & still don't. I am so bad. I HAVE done some things. Still more to go.  

Answer 59

Jigsaw puzzles, spring clean, including throwing awat clothes I won't use. Even if I think I'll lose enough to fit into them again

Answer 60

I manage to call someone from my in person site who has reached her goal at least once a week.  

Answer 61

Exercising everyday! Looking at pics from last year!  

Answer 62

Walking or running. Reading a book or listening to music.  

Answer 63

I feel better when I eat healthy. I also see the results of my hard work. I don’t want to backslide so I continue. I am working hard not to emotionally eat. I think before I eat, am I hungry or is it something else. This has helped me curb most of my emotional eating.  

Answer 64

That’s why I don’t give up I won’t be her again the before It’s now a lifestyle been 21 months and lots blood sweat and tears

Answer 65

Oh wow, remember so we can do it again next y. Never thought of that. Thanks!  

Answer 66

I was in the dumps earlier this week and I tried on a pair of new size 14 jeans and I gotten them button that just boosted my self confidence and inspired me to keep going. This will pass.  

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@krieger YES!  

Answer 67

I want to try and stay confident about myself.  

Answer 68

Exercising classes on zoom. Walking in nature. Painting on rocks and leaving them for others to discover. Listening to inspirational music. Inner positive pep talks.  

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@talent @circumstantiate Harney I love your ideas!  

Answer 69

When I started WW I started using paper clips for each pound I lost. If I lost 2 pounds I added 2 paper clips.  that way as I lost I had a visual to go and look at. If I gained that week instead of lost I kept it on, I just couldn’t add any more on until I lost. I keep it around my car rear view mirror that way I was always looking at it. It got to the point that the paper clips got so long it was dragging in my dashboard even when I made it into a loop. Then I stared using colored beads. One color was for each pound and another different color for my 5 pound loss. But I still have it around my rear view mirror. It’s a constant reminder of the great weight loss and how not to give up.  

Answer 70

My challenge is constantly eating. My success is getting into my bra, underwater, jeans and shirt everyday and making sure I am comfortable dressed in my clothes. In the first few weeks I wasn’t. Not weighing myself constantly but watching my spare tire getting smaller. I am also eating less and less carbs and more salads, fruits, rice cakes, oatmeal , filling foods that aren’t as fattening as bread, potatoes, pasta. Which are my favs!  

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@intarsia85957 Green WTG! You are amazing!  

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@intarsia85957 Green that’s exactly what I’m trying to do. Have you been feeling nauseous, tired and a headache? If so what did you do?  

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@zagazig I stopped eating processed food I have lots of energy and I feel so much better

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@zagazig I try aspirin or gas x or an anti acid because I was eating and still not feeling any better. I sleep if that’s possible or drink coffee and/or green tea for some energy. I am also doing better by not eating out and cutting way back on processed foods.  

Answer 71

All of this insanity!  

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@kinchinjunga Maybe this is real life out in the open? Lol Never know

Answer 72

I was doing so good, then. Monday I found out my son was directly exposed to the virus. Still kept tracking everything. Yesterday I decided it was ok to eat my feelings, but still tracked and stayed on point. Today the test results revealed he tested positive for COVID-19. In eating chocolate chip cookies with a handful of walnuts.  

Answer 73

Please, do not give up hope. Get ready the best way you can. We are here for you!  

Answer 74

Never get up I’m up 3lbs since last Friday! Back at it today

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@kinchinjunga Amazing!  

Answer 75

This is my cocoon girl. I will emerge a butterfly! I’m down 26. 3lbs in a little over 8 weeks. Never thought of giving up. I just strive harder everyday. I’m a little over my halfway mark! Who hoo!  

Answer 76

Dont give up tom is a new day

Answer 77

Harder since my dance classes are cancelled

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@tullius free. Body Groove ? U might like this one.  

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@judaica9474 hard with just a phone.  

Answer 78

You won’t make your goal sooner if you quit. It’s hard but it’s your health your self esteem your opportunity to be healthy at future events. Kids graduations, weddings, baptisms, playing with grandchildren. Do it for all of that one day at a time.  

Answer 79

I cheat to keep my sanity, sometimes just let go, but then get back on track.  

Answer 80

Have the same thoughts

Answer 81

I never cheat. Just eat what I feel like eating @ any given moment. Mostly I am on track. Once in a while I am not. I'm a grown lady, I refuse to feel any other way. It is ok to eat what you want to.  

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@judaica9474 why did you ask than. You already knew the answer.  

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@serrate what was the question?  

Answer 82

I never give up. I worked for this. I like that I lost the weight and can wear smaller clothes. I like that I dont have to second guess foods because all the info I need is in the app. I don't want to start over, feel bad, get mad. Just start tracking and stay within your daily points and you'll be losing in no time!  

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@talent Rochon WTG!  

Answer 83

I remind myself of my why, and I do it for my dog

Answer 84

Looking at all the posts of people that lost like 60, 70, even 100 lbs is very inspirational! Like if they can do it , I can too!  

Answer 85

Never been a better time than now to focus on yourself- isolate at home- stay safe- eat healthy to boost your immune system. My fear of not being able to fight the virus if I’m not eating and sleeping well has been very motivating. Obesity is a killer.  

Answer 86

When I get down and discouraged, I just go and look at my body in the mirror to see how far I've come & at 70 I will never give up to finish my journey!  

Answer 87

Sometimes early maintence is a better bet than those awful days I have visit & am fighting to bury. Maintain if you must. Maybe that is good practice? Better than visiting the old self we wanna forget. All about choices. So much to figure out lol

Answer 88

I’m not giving up but I’m not completely devoted.  

Answer 89

Writing a list of positive things I’m doing. Take a walk, put on clothes I like. My list goes on too long. Good kuck

Answer 90

Just decided that this is the one of the few things that I can do to come out of this pandemic healthier then when it started. I know that this is not true or available to many.  

Answer 91

Only thing we can control.  

Answer 92

I have lowered my expectations. It's not a race. It's my new way of eating and living. It's working but it's taking a long time. I'm okay with that now.  

Answer 93

But don’t give up!  

Answer 94

Putting 1 foot in front of the other and always feeling certain that there is always another step in front of me.  

Answer 95

Petrified of gaining even one pound.  

Answer 96

Guilt if I over eat, although I let myself have a cheat meal on sat night, but don't go crazy

Answer 97

The struggle is real, just keep swimming or at least treading water, at this moment! Don’t look back, keep pushing baby steps forward

Answer 98

I'd rather be getting healthy and stuck at home, rather than miserable and stuck at home! Down 29lbs since @knucklebone 6th!  

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@rosalindrosalinda31 We’re almost exactly the same I started January 7 I’m down 30. 4 feel so much better

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@buddhi4  

Answer 99

Down 28 since @knucklebone 1. I’ve lost and gained the same pound for the past 2 weeks. I’m determined to get to 30!  

Answer 100

I have lost over a stone in lock down I changed nothing until I hit gold Focus on the goal for each week Move more. Do 10000 steps And Gardening And spring cleaning have helped me As have jet washing patio’s and drives for 4 days! Try fresh lemon juice in water. Excellent detox too Main thing is to remove All crap food from the house immediately

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@prow Bravo! You are an inspiration!