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| 325.1 | YOU'VE got to do it on your own!! | MSDOA2::MCMULLIN | | Fri Jul 15 1988 10:27 | 23 |
| I'm sorry to say only you can get yourself into the right frame
of mind; but, you can get support by joining an organized weight
loss group, like Weight Watchers and it doesn't cost alot to join.
I joined for $10.00 (I think it is regularly $20, but I joined while
they were having a discount membership fee) and for $7.00 a week
after that I can remain a member until I reach my goal weight.
After I reach my goal weight, I'll become a lifetime member, which
means I don't have to pay anymore as long as I stay at goal. To
me, this sounded wonderful, financially. I didn't have a lot of
money to spend. This is my first week with Weight Watchers and
so far, I've had no problems staying on plan. I had been trying
to diet on my own for several months and like you, I couldn't get
my mind set that I was going to diet faithfully. I also liked to
eat at night while watching tv. I'd do good during the day and
pig out at night. I was even gaining weight by eating so much at
night. Note 321 is the one I entered when I decided to join Weight
Watchers. I know how you feel. You've just got to decide "I'm
going to do something about this" and do it. I wish you the best
of luck in finding a program that is right for you and luck with
sticking with it.
Virginia
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| 325.2 | Diet Workshop | THOTH::MCNEIL | | Wed Jul 20 1988 14:27 | 25 |
| Diet Workshop
You also might want to look into the "Diet Workshop Program". It
is another organized weight loss group very similar to Weight Watchers.
I too tried to diet on my own but always to no avail. I must of
tried at least 50 different times.
But 7 weeks ago I joined the Diet Workshop here at work (MLO), and
so far I am down 12 lbs and still going. No giving up this time.
It feels great. I never thought I could do it, figured I would
be wasting the $50 it costs to join.....but I tell you. The way
I feel 12 lbs lighter, and all the compliments etc I am getting,
and the way I feel inside, is definatly worth the money!!! Believe
me, I am not rich, I can't afford to just throw $50 away. But the
feeling of feeling GOOD about yourself is GREAT!
I am joing the next session too. Still want to lose another 20-25
lbs. It may take awhile, but it is definatly worth the wait.
Good Luck!
If you happen to be located at the Mill, there is a new session
starting next week, (if we can get 15 people) if you are interested.
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| 325.3 | Negative and positive controls | 16BITS::AITEL | Every little breeze.... | Thu Jul 21 1988 12:37 | 21 |
| Think of your family having to order a 5XL coffin for you, since
overweight is a major cause of or contributor to many things that
kill. If you have kids, think of them raising grandkids you won't
see.
When you look at those chips, think of that gravestone:
Here lies Louise
drowned in her own fat.
On the positive side, taking up gardening works wonders. Not only
do you have all those fresh veggies available, but it's harder to
eat cookies with mud and dirt all over your hands. Keep a mini-cooler
of diet soda in the shade by the garden, and you won't even be tempted
by going in to the refrigerator. Any activity that takes you away
from food-sources for hours at a time will help - especially if
you do it during high-temptation times. I garden or go to the gym
in the evening, during that before-dinner munchie time.
--Louise
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| 325.4 | Good things are happening.. | MJOVAX::FREELAND | | Fri Jul 22 1988 14:31 | 8 |
| Thank you for your suggestions as well as the encouragement. I guess
it was a good omen or something because a few days ago, I won an
$1100, 3 year membership to a local health club. I've also decided
to join Diet Workshop ( I don't have an in-house program. I'm located
in the Harrisburg, PA office.) I'll report on my progress from time
to time.
Barb
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| 325.5 | Congratulations! | THOTH::MCNEIL | | Tue Jul 26 1988 13:48 | 11 |
| re: 325.4
Thats great Barb........Wish I could luck out like that with a
free membership....Good luck on the Diet Workshop too......let us
know how you do.....
A fellow Diet workshop attendee,
Chris
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