Monday, January 19, 2009

The momentum program

Ladies I still am no expert on the new momentum program from Weight Watchers but what I can gather from your comments it is pretty much the same thing. They were finding that people weren't using their points on foods that would fill them up so they have made filling foods the focus. I am hoping that you have already figured this out though because this really is the key to success.
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I have a cousin who was "trying" to lose some weight before her wedding this past fall. I say trying because she was never fully able to find success with ww, remember I say this to encourage you not discourage you. The thing that she was never able to master was planning her foods out ahead (SO IMPORTANT in the beginning). She would eat a lunch that was huge in points and would have to eat 0 pt soup for dinner because she had used all her points already . That to me is a diet and will never work. She didn't make it a lifestyle by figuring out foods that will fill her up all day, she made it a restrictive thing. The other thing that contributed to her failure was a lack of support from her fiance. I know that not everyone is going to be supportive but he said things like "the only reason you are doing this is for you" "You don't need to be losing weight". Now we all love it when our significant others make us feel better when we are having an off day but when you are 5'1 and can no longer fit into clothes at a normal store something has to be done. We couldn't have a conversation for years that didn't include weight and how bad she felt. I am assuming her fiance didn't want her to lose weight because he also needs to. If someone is giving you a hard time about losing weight I am guessing you have hit on some insecurity in their life. They may need to lose weight or feel threatened by how great you will look when you do!! Just brush it off and smile because you are going to look hotter than them!
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Hubby and I are getting in some activity points today! We are going to go to the park and play lacrosse. I have never played before so it should be interesting but at least it will be a fun afternoon with my hubby and doggie!
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7 comments:

  1. I have to Ditto you about both the momentum plan and other people who try to hinder your weight loss progess. most people who hinder you are definitely showing their own insecurities about their own body image. it usually has nothing to do with you!

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  2. I like seeing the foods that fill me up. It shows that little green diamond indicating it is a fulling food. But I try and keep my points the same for every meal. At 5-6 for 3 meals I still have a few to use for snacks. Love it!

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  3. I'm finding that I can eat very filling meals for very few points for breakfast. It helps me jumpstart the day so I'm not starving all morning, but it also means that I have more points for dinner/dessert!

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  4. Thanks for stopping by my blog too! Yours is cute and I find you very inspiring and helpful to all those people out there on the plan and even to me! :) Thanks again. xoxo

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  5. I love your blog! I need inspiration wherever I can get it, so I appreciate all your thoughtful posts and great advice! Keep it up - we all need each other. :)

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  6. thanks for the info on the momentum plan. I am trying hard to get more strict about my points and your tips as well as those of others on this blog are very helpful,. You have also motivated to dig out my LAX stick for some outdoor fun.

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  7. I struggle with saving enough points for dinner too - I usually have 5 or 6, but generally that's not enough to fill me up and satisfy me - and prevent me from the late night munchies. I'm working on it though! I think this is the key to my non-success lately! Thanks for the tips!

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