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Second Weigh In

Ok, I felt really good about this last week. I stayed within my points and didn't cheat. So, I weighed this morning and I have lost a whopping .4 of a pound. Now that is frustrating, and a far cry from the 2 pounds I was hoping for. I am having to work hard at not being depressed about this. I desperately hope that this isn't the norm until I lose everything because that will be a really really really long haul. No really, I calculated it out and it would take me 137.5 weeks to lose my weight at .4 pounds a week. That would be December of 2010. Please somebody tell me that every week won't go that slow. Mark also lost 2.4 pounds. Anyway, forge ahead another week and pray for something better.

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Nielson said…
Really, it won't take that long...I am so sorry, though--very frustrating!!! You'll catch a break soon, don't worry. :)
3/25/2008 9:48 PM
Jessica Littlefield said…
Remember Beck, losing weight is HARD WORK. It isn't going to happen overnight. Actually, it's better that it goes slowly because you are reteaching your body and mind what it needs to be healthy and you will more likely keep the habits for life if you do it slowly. If you are like me, if it came off fast I would say, "ok, I've hit my goal, now I can go back to normal." And then the weight would come back on just as fast as it left. Instead, look at the bigger picture. Look at this as not a matter of a time limit, but as a life change. If you see it as the way you are going to live, then you have to believe that the weight will come off. And it will stay off because of the new habits you've learned.

If you stay within your points, YOU WILL lose more than .4 a week. 2 pounds a week even seems small, but that is an awesome goal. You can do this, and YOU WILL start losing!

I am reminding myself to look at the bigger picture too. Its been two weeks since I have lost, but I haven't stayed within my points like I should either. It's been good to read your post and realize that I really believe in WW and I believe in myself. And you can do it too!!
3/26/2008 11:35 AM
Anonymous said…
Don't give up! Some weeks are just like that, hang in there!
3/26/2008 2:28 PM
Becky said…
Thanks for your comments everyone. I am a lot better with it a couple of days later. Weight Watchers is a great program and I don't feel deprived which is amazing for me. I will stick with it and especially with the support of friends like you.
3/26/2008 7:45 PM
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