Give and get support around quitting
I have been associated with WW for over 30 years, being on and off the plan several times. I would get to maintenance and fall off the track. Thinking that I had this. I finally made it to lifetime last year. I think over my lifespan I may have tried every diet on the planet. Trust me I have. WW seems to work for me better than most. Lately, with all of the celebrations, we have had in the last 90 days I got tired of tracking my food and just wanted to let go. What was I thinking? It can be difficult to get back on track. Not worrying too much about what I eat and others telling me its okay to just have one bite. Ugh! Heck, I even had potato chips and cookies. (my son is home) Geez, all kinds of goodies around. Something I hardly ever indulge in because I have learned they are triggers and I lose control. Absolutely no discipline with chips. Never could eat just one. Now they are on the shopping radar. Gosh sounds like quitting smoking doesn't it.
Many say that I don't need to lose weight but I tend to carry my weight well. However, based on my genes I really have had to monitor my weight. Low salt, sugar and no fat or fried food to a minimum, that kind of thing has helped tremendously. I have always been very active with fishing, gardening, landscaping, 5K, cardio, etc. which helps to balance my weight. If you go by "those" charts I could stand to still lose 10 lbs but I have learned those charts are not definitive for every individual. (Especially Me) I will use that as an EXcuse anyway. Sounds like denial. hmm just saying.
When I quit smoking I believe I gained 7-8 lbs. Okay, off it went within a few months. Now it is back again and I have to regroup and get this thing going again. EX7 is coming and I have to look my best. Vanity, okay, I like being a Diva like if this is the right one. Anyway, today is a new day for me. I will get back to tracking and starting my own food journal. Not just what I eat but what I am feeling, doing, and thinking. Mindless eating? Emotional eating? My experiment. I may come back here now and then to let you know how it is going. More to come...? we will see. This group is here maybe I'll use it since I am on EX regularly and just wanted to share where I am now. It may help along with kristen-9.7.15 Biggest Loser challenge may help. No luck, just work. Gosh, this sounds like quitting smoking. Why am I thinking about fried chicken right now? All it takes is one bite. Where is my air fryer?
I am a WW fan too! I feel like I can eat well and not feel deprived and hopefully maintain my weight. The holidays are a tough time and the cold weather really increases my appetite but we can do this Jackie! Best wishes to you!