Question

I have just about given up on WW. I suppose the appropriate statement is I have just about given up on myself. How do I regain my self respect and do the right thing? I’m not depressed. I’m not anxious. My family is healthy. Covid 19 has eluded our family. Thank you, Lord! I am simply tired of thinking about food. Words of wisdom, please.  

Answer 1

This happened to me until I truly had to uncomplicate it. Make the same lunch everyday until ur tired or it. The same for dinner. Then move on to another easy, simple and healthy choice. It takes the "work" feeling away.  

Answer 2

I know right But don’t quit! It’s good you recognize this. That’s why I like WW. You realize things you may not have in the thick of things and you become accountable  

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@giantess I’m thankful for your encouragement.  

Answer 3

Make a list of your WHYS. Why you want to lose weight. This always helps me. I know you can do this. ❤️

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@fowlkes good idea. I keep waiting for my whys to have feeling. I feel as if I’m just calling words when I say “why”.  

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@lovemaking you have to be mentally and emotionally ready. Your why has to have meaning to you; intellectually you may know but do you feel it?  

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@rubyeruch87 no. I don’t. That’s the problem

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@lovemaking Sad to say, I really don’t think you’re being honest with yourself.  

Answer 4

I got there myself and had to take a break from tracking. This was last year when I was still counting calories and macros. It can be exhausting. Take a break and come back when you’re ready.  

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@jamima35 this makes sense. I have to do a sincere revisit of “ready or not”.  

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@lovemaking I promise you’ll know when you’re ready.  

Answer 5

One day at a time! Think about how much better you will feel! Weightloss does help in building your self-esteem! When you feel good about yourself you will feel good about life in general! Find something you enjoy doing and food becomes less important! Baby steps!  

Answer 6

I am there also

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@runin I’m sorry you’re there. It’s not a nice feeling. It took a lot for me to even admit the thoughts and feelings I’m currently experiencing.  

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@lovemaking hang In there, i am going too  

Answer 7

Hang in there, Judi. We’ve truly all been there.  

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@rubyeruch87 Merriam you saying this actually brings me comfort! Thank you.  

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You’re welcome

Answer 8

Oh it can be “all consuming ”. I Just take a small/short break. But not too long! It is what it is but try to go forward.  

Answer 9

Try and be kind to yourself. Hang in there and try it one meal at a time. Good luck  

Answer 10

Remember your why. Also, always remember that you are worth putting in the effort to be healthy and life a healthy lifestyle. You're worth the effort and time!  

Answer 11

Only YOU can decide if it's the right time for YOU. But, please know that your health IS worth the effort

Answer 12

I had to take a break also. Just frustrated with myself

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@spurge34 Me too, I’m doing ok, starting to excercise and sooo sore. But I have to move around. The last 3 weeks I literally just slept and ate majorly of time. Going to to virtual workshop this week. Hopefully we won’t all keep talking about pandemic

Answer 13

We have all and some may still be there. I am up 22 lbs since December (had TKR) 2 weeks back and everything was shut down. I have yet to attend a zoom meeting. I am miserable and unmotivated

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@bennettbenni It’s not a great place to be. I’m sorry you’re there, too. Take a breAk? Dig a little deeper? I don’t know.  

Answer 14

I hear you. I joined in Jan. I gained all of what I lost .  

Answer 15

I hate to hear that. I know it’s so emotionally exhausting when this happens.  

Answer 16

For me it took not thinking about it too much. I kinda just started making the food and tracking it for a while then I started building in healthier WW meals and stuff. It takes time and you shouldn’t revamp your life right away. For me it was getting used to tracking first. Then substitutions such as cashew milk, sugar free creamer, stevia, trying 2 ingredient pizza , ground turkey instead of beef, etc. then I got into a routine and ate the same foods . Over time you experiment more and figure out points. If I ate out, I stuck with grilled chicken and veggies. For a WHILE until now when I use weeklies for splurge. Track EVERYTHING and don’t give up because of negative weeklies. I was -208 weeklies and was down 2lbs.  

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Also, start small. Maybe try for 2-3 days a week of tracking and being “on plan” . Then slowly increase to 4 days, then 5.  

Answer 17

I feel the same. I'm just tired of all the planning and counting. I'm down 55 . gained the last 2 weeks. I just tired of it all

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@mite35 I don’t like the fact we are in the same spot. Yet there’s some form of comfort in it too. Crazy, isn’t it?  

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@lovemaking it is, it somehow helps to know that I'm not in this boat alone. These are strange days and weight loss is hard in the very best of times. I'm going to just try to maintain this week. some selfcare and regroup hopefully get back on track next week. I'll put on my big girl panties soon.  

Answer 18

You have NOT stopped! I know that b/c you are here. How bout tomorrow you pick one part of the program that is easiest to do. Just do that. Make sure you get up in the MORNING & clean up, get on something nice . You remember what Mom said, clean undies & all. Gosh, just thinking, what if I fall out & someone comes to help me and. OMG, just set a challenge for myself. Good grief. Ok, everybody throw on ur best pjs tomorrow  Come on girl, I believe in you. Come on back.  

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@judaica9474 quite encouraging. thank you.  

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We've got this, Judy!  

Answer 19

Are you healthy and slim? If not both of these. Then you must do Ww for you. And for those you love Focus. And conquer your demons

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@prow you got stock or something lol ok. dont get upset

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@judaica9474 just trying to help.  

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@prow Just in a silly mood tonite. Didn't even have wine!  

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Hey @prow, tell us about yourself. Seems like you have come a ways on ur journey.  

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@judaica9474 I live just outside London England I retired 2 years ago as a managing director at a major bank My weight has been a life long struggle. Genetics! I have lost the same 3-5 stone about 8 times I started my latest loss last September and have lost 65. 5 lbs since then And hit Gold Now in maintenance mode

Answer 20

I certainly emphasize with you. I’m in the same boat and mine is sinking.  

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@alphard8041. Start bailing. save yourself. We've got your back. Pick one thing for tomorrow. Just start there. I believe in YOU!  

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@alphard8041 this is a rough place to be.  

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Ah Judi, it is ruff. But than life IS just thst. My way of comfort eating didn't start w this virus, it started when I was a little girl. And it was all innocent! I kept eating b/c I associated it w wonderful memories. Wonderful feelings. I thought if I just have a little something THAN I would have those happy feelings again. That happy does come back for a few min. Sadly those moments of comfort only last so long. The results are much longer lasting. I have eaten myself to happy far too many times & it had the resulted in me becoming morbidly obese. WW has offered me the tools to get that unbalanced way of living under control. It is freaking HAR@pervious but it is so rewarding. I am learning to replace comfort eating w healthy eating. I am learning to replace the times I want/ need comfort w a different, healthier way. That is what I come here for. This is what I get. support, kindness, ideas, fellowship and a place to tell anyone who needs to hear it, there IS hope. So, let's all get up, clean up, make ur bed & use what ever WW tools you can to plan your day. Look for NSVs let's hear happy results w/o food involved. Let's go WW Worriors!  

Answer 21

I feel you! Go from thinking about bad foods to good foods then your just tired if foods stop eatting till your super hungry that you dont care what you eat. So much on out life plates right now its tough.  

Answer 22

Take a break, it’s ok. I joined a year and a half ago, did it for a month but realized I wasn’t really “ready”. Kept my membership going and was READY this March.  

Answer 23

In the same boat. justme and my hubby here but food on my mind every minute it seems. what to make? Do I have all the ingredients? More shopping on line! More getting squishy onions and grapes, off brand stuff, etc. I just SO want to go on the store (I'm high risk so I don't) and fo my own shopping at least. sigh.  

Answer 24

It took me months to start doing the tracking. I wasn't ready to fully engage in what I needed to do. I finally decided it was the right time and started with small steps. 10 minute walks, giving up regular Coke, and tracking food. When I saw the scale going down it made me want to continue. You can still stay in WW until you are ready and just hang out. That is what I did.  

Answer 25

Once your head’s in the game you’ll find the motivation. Be patient.  

Answer 26

Think about WHY you want to lose weight. I know I was desperate to lose weight. I didn't think I could do it when I first started; but the pounds started coming off. So I kept losing!  

Answer 27

Ww is not a solution it's a tool. Be kind to yourself. The end goal is establishing a healthy relationship with food. Sometimes it's best to just commit to an hour or a day . One hour at a time sometimes. Mindful eating is the trick to master. Ww can be a tool for that but it's not the be end all. Be gentle with yourself.  

Answer 28

Courage isn’t always a huge dramatic act. Sometimes it’s pushing yourself forward even when you feel you can’t go on. I hope you find your  b/c you are worth it!  

Answer 29

Small steps can make a big difference. Make a plan to change one habit then move onto the next. You are worth the effort, time and focus.  

Answer 30

Don't think about it so much, it won't be long and you'll know how many pts are in different foods, track everything for a good month and it will get easier!  

Answer 31

That's ok Judy, I'm the same. I want to give advice but can't take my own advice. a new day tomorrow and I'm going to keep trying, maybe we should do all or as much point free foods and enjoy hearty later say 5ish. dunno really, it may help, we just have to work it in a way that makes sense for us I suppose✋

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@fungous. I try to have a breakfast from zero to 4 points and a lunch about the same . And that leaves me wide open 4 dinner .  

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@optics I do that too.  

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@manure. I love eggs and salads so that helps

Answer 32

I took a break from tracking for a while. I’m a working mom with 2 older kids and I was stuck at the same weight, gaining and losing the same 2-3 pounds for many months! Now that in working from home, it gave me new motivation to lose the rest of my weight. I took long walks with my husband/family every morning (until they closed our parks and trails! ) Determined to continue exercising, I dusted off my bike that I had not used in several years and I enjoy riding it almost every day. I use my Apple Watch to track my workout so it adds to my fit points per week. (Never had time to exercise before). I’m looking for healthy recipes to try that I never had the time to do to make for my family. Basically, what I’m trying to say is maybe change things up a bit, try new things or restart former things that made you happy. It might remotivate you. Currently I’m actually obsessed with looking up instapot and air fryer recipes to try as well!  

Answer 33

Maybe just allow 5 mins a day or so in the morning to put your food for the day in your app then the rest of the day you can relax and just enjoy what you've tracked. I'm not sure I could do it without tracking but I do find I think less about it if I plan first thing. Xx

Answer 34

Yeah I can relate to the frustration. Bottom line it’s a diet . And thinking constantly about food everyday is draining and annoying . I try to Focus on the goal . It isn’t easy, not at all .  

Answer 35

Covid is not over. Hopefully it keeps eluding you  That being said, being home for 2 months with such a different routine has made it very difficult. Perhaps you can try a different fitness app to track your eating

Answer 36

HEY THAT IS HOW I FEEL JUST THOUGHT ABOUT STOPPING PROGRAM TILL WE HAVE MEETING BACK JUST LOST MY INTEREST AN@pervious THE WORRY ABOUT COUNTING LOST MY MOTIVE STAYING HOME AN@pervious FEEL LIKE IT IS TO MUCH

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@kahn13473 I’m right there too!  

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I have lost 24 almost to goal weight for life time now up about 5 pounds

Answer 37

I found that I was eating almost constantly, taking advantage of zero-point foods. I switched to the Green plan and decided to honestly track everything for just one week, and am -2. 5. Once you see progress, it’s motivating. Give yourself one honest week, then see how you feel.  

Answer 38

Don't give up , you can do it . Just take a couple of days break and don't track just make healthy choices then start back tracking all recharged !  

Answer 39

I am so tired of all the restrictions. Sick of staying home, afraid to go out, add points on top of it. Sorry just a tough morning.  

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@danella I hear yah! I have lost 18 since end of January- how I’m not sure with all this going on in the world! Lol I guess I have more focus than I thought- but, like many I’m tired of tracking tired of the whole thing & want to run to get a cheesecake! Lol I won’t but. I would like to! Lol

Answer 40

Though WW has mostly been a success for me I find myself getting a little fed up. I have been at a standstill for almost a year, and have decided that my body is talking to me telling me enough. I lost 25 pounds and certainly am happy with that, I only wanted to lose another 5, but they just will not leave my body. When we could leave the house and go to a restaurant my friend would ask me, "Are you going to have to count points for the rest of your life" and I have to tell her, yep, that is the way it is going to be for me. Just a little vent, sorry about that, don't even know if this makes sense, but. I understand your depressive feelings.  

Answer 41

I’m experiencing the same feelings as you describe. It’s really hard to stay motivated during this time of restrictions. Actually I feel like all I do right now is think about food-what’s for breakfast? What’s for lunch? What’s for dinner? I am tired of thinking about food too! So I have decided to try to get back to eating healthy one meal at a time. Going to start with breakfast and try to stay somewhere around 2-3 points. Then maybe a week later add lunch to the equation. I’m hoping this plan will help me get back on track. Hoping you find a way to “ come back”.  

Answer 42

Think about “where will I be if I quit? ” Up in weight? Sad all the time? Disappointed in myself? Poor example to my kids? But if you stay, you’ve got all of us to boost you up, give recipe and exercise ideas, virtual hugs and success stories. You can do this. Put your food for the day in your app while you drink your morning coffee then move on with your day. Are you feeling my hug? .  

Answer 43

When I feel that way I just think will I really be better if I quit? ❗️

Answer 44

Maybe you're just not ready to fully commit. No shame in that. It took me ELEVEN times before I decided not to quit WW and I reached goal and Lifetime. It's work everyday. The days are passing regardless if you're on program or not.  

Answer 45

You need to hang in there, if nothing else you are eating and living healthier. It’s worth it for that alone. Take care! ❤️