tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18532799296928641.post9222881659715107899..comments2023-10-28T07:51:46.791-07:00Comments on A Little Blog About Nothing: My Last Meeting at Weight Watchers.....Little Ms Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17208746635976950728noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18532799296928641.post-42259380865327012912010-09-02T04:20:18.538-07:002010-09-02T04:20:18.538-07:00JJ – I’ve heard of FitDay and know people that use...JJ – I’ve heard of FitDay and know people that use it. I’m an odd duck because I fail at keeping a journal online. I like to physical write things down. Personally, I wouldn’t give up killer lasagna either.<br /><br />Carla – Very true.<br />Brian – exactly. It is when you think you can’t that makes you want it more.<br /><br />Canadianbloggergirl – I think the key to life, for the most part, is moderation.<br /><br />BV – Thanks. It definitely does. It’s just me doing the work.<br /><br />Herding Cats – Exactly.<br /><br />The Sorority – Ahhh…but tracking points when you first start any program helps you identify correct portion size. However, 1/6 of a doughnut is just crazy talk. That was never meant to be a portion size.<br /><br />The Bumbles – I slip and right now I need the control, but I don’t want to become obsessive, until I recognize portion size.<br /><br />Veg Ass – So true. The premise to lose weight is very simple, but it sucks that it so hard .<br /><br />TechnoBabe – Isn’t it amazing what you eat even when you think you’re being good? It all adds up and I’m amazed at how much sugar goes into “low fat” foods.<br /><br />Melanie – I can’t imagine doing what this lady did. I think she took all the enjoyment out of eating the doughnut by having to wait to get home to look up point value before taking a bite. But I do admire her self control.<br /><br />Joanna – Tell me about it. I’m okay with a giant cupcake being 17 points, but a grilled chicken salad with some crumbled blue cheese, olives and dressing is like 14 points. It’s healthy and it is almost as many points as a cupcake.Little Ms Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17208746635976950728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18532799296928641.post-77472249849603754522010-09-01T21:39:56.527-07:002010-09-01T21:39:56.527-07:00I've always known people to have success with ...I've always known people to have success with WW but losing weight and staying focused is really hard.<br /><br />It's amazing to me how many points some foods add up to be. I had a tuna sandwich from Subway and nearly had a heart attack when I looked up the points. Oy.<br /><br />Cheers, jjJoanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18532799296928641.post-83436846102885212942010-09-01T10:41:40.978-07:002010-09-01T10:41:40.978-07:00My aunt is alot like that thin lady who divides th...My aunt is alot like that thin lady who divides things up like that & frankly it has made her a bit of a fanatic. I like your mindset on the WW. It's choices & I think your doing a great job. So you ate something with alot of points okay its not the end of the world so you just eat smarter the whole rest of the day. I think that's a great way to fly!Melanie's Randomnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11331778717585609001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18532799296928641.post-61363501697036921852010-08-31T12:01:39.690-07:002010-08-31T12:01:39.690-07:00Hubby and I recently started tracking what we eat ...Hubby and I recently started tracking what we eat on an online format and we keep track of calories and fiber and sugar and sodium and cholesterol. It has sure helped us see the amount we eat and what we add to things can be altered to smaller amounts and still be tasty. I like your post and what you describe as a healthy way to eat.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18532799296928641.post-65037811743282619352010-08-31T10:08:04.596-07:002010-08-31T10:08:04.596-07:00Holy crap yes, if you want a doughnut, eat a dough...Holy crap yes, if you want a doughnut, eat a doughnut and then have a salad for dinner or something. But don't beat yourself up about the doughnut, it's not going to kill you. It's about balance.<br /><br />Which is pretty much what you just said. :) <br /><br />Losing weight is so hard yet so simple a premise. You have to eat less calories than you use. So if you're having small to regular meals and exercising a bit every day you can eat the fricking doughnut. <br /><br />What would life be without those little delights to look forward to?VEGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07704685920354554043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18532799296928641.post-65497262978418964572010-08-31T09:35:49.332-07:002010-08-31T09:35:49.332-07:00Different methods work for different people. Some...Different methods work for different people. Some need to absolutely obsess over the process and points in order to avoid getting lazy and slipping back to the dark side. Others have the ability to be more mindful and balance things out.<br /><br />I personally had to be very exacting in my portions and food categories when I began to lose weight using <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Best-Life-Diet-Revised-Updated/dp/B002PJ4I52/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1283272460&sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">The Best Life Diet</a> book. Then once I had reached my goal and felt comfortable in my understanding of I should be eating, I was able to let go of the food diaries and advance analysis of menus at restaurants.<br /><br />Regardless of the method you use, it needs to be one you can realistically follow for the rest of your life with success. Good for you for finding what works best for you!The Bumbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334162339045336577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18532799296928641.post-65544628694291704492010-08-31T09:06:01.097-07:002010-08-31T09:06:01.097-07:00I totally agree - food and wine are to be enjoyed ...I totally agree - food and wine are to be enjoyed and savoured. If all you do is track points and calories - you will crash and burn on any weight reduction plan. Everything in moderation including moderation I say.The Sororityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09033979404101365019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18532799296928641.post-43008540107874090692010-08-31T05:29:34.259-07:002010-08-31T05:29:34.259-07:00I think it's important to splurge now and then...I think it's important to splurge now and then. Like the woman with the donut? She just needed to eat the whole damn thing and not stress about it.Herding Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062821156295344158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18532799296928641.post-60512846370012100942010-08-31T05:06:28.784-07:002010-08-31T05:06:28.784-07:00Everyone I have ever met who follows that program ...Everyone I have ever met who follows that program has success! Good luck!Liz Mayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960276167677132860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18532799296928641.post-19310853417002702362010-08-31T04:31:35.026-07:002010-08-31T04:31:35.026-07:00I think you're right. Its definately eat what...I think you're right. Its definately eat what you want but all in moderation and walk that extra block sorta idea.Canadianbloggergirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11097806846020297939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18532799296928641.post-65859169383928496972010-08-31T03:44:14.576-07:002010-08-31T03:44:14.576-07:00food is enjoyable...i think if you can eat a few t...food is enjoyable...i think if you can eat a few things you like you dont want to cheat so much...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18532799296928641.post-23070115829191495032010-08-31T03:37:34.084-07:002010-08-31T03:37:34.084-07:00love the piece about food not having to be the ene...love the piece about food not having to be the enemy...Id add or the friend.<br /><br />either one empowers it far too much huh?<br />it is just food.<br /><br />xo xo<br /><br />MizFitcarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00218359443068688873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18532799296928641.post-90728940022360919762010-08-31T00:41:04.834-07:002010-08-31T00:41:04.834-07:00I track what I eat on FitDay. I think being consci...I track what I eat on FitDay. I think being conscious of what you put in your mouth is key. I watch what I eat 99% of the time but enjoy eating out (I usually end up taking 1/2 home) and family dinners. My mom makes a killer lasagna for Christmas that I'm not about to give up. lol!J.J. in L.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14394864319127058771noreply@blogger.com