New Year a New Me!

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Registered: 08-09-2006
New Year a New Me!
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Mon, 01-01-2007 - 12:45pm
This time last year my friend and I coined 2006, a new year a new us a new life. Then I didn't know how true it would be. We never lost the weight that we planned to but my life is completely different than it was last year. Some good some bad and some indifferent. I decided that I was going to coin 2007 the same as last with one exception. I have joined Weight Watchers and go to my first meeting tomorrow. I am so afraid to face the scale. I plan on wearing the lightest clothes possible. Hey every little bit counts right? My friend is comming with me and I am sure that this year I WILL become healthier. I have many things to keep me going, I want to be healthy for my two beautiful kids(3 year old girl and a 5 year old boy), my DH, and I don't want the same fate as my beloved father.(He passed away Jan.23,2006 at the age of 46) Plus my cousin is getting married in Feburary 2008 and I want to look beautiful. My only downfal is I have the drive and commitment but hubby sabotages my efforts. He says that cheeseburger won't hurt you, that cookie won't hurt you, etc. Then he wonders why I am overweight. I swear he ways 155 pounds soaking wet. He never gains weight and he eats like a PIG. Don't you hate people like that? :) I hope everyone achieves their own success and that at the very least we all learn to love and except the bodies that we are in now. Happy New Year to all and good luck.
Tammy
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 01-01-2007 - 5:15pm

Hey Tammy,

Maybe you can find a way to make your DH understand that we are all different when it comes to controlling our weight. For him a cheeseburger or a cookie might be no big deal, but if it triggers a series of bad eating choices for you then it's a problem for you. This really can be a new beginning for all of us; the people who are frustrated, the people who are just starting and the people who have been doing well. Wishing you the best with your fresh start! Annie

A
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Registered: 08-09-2006
Tue, 01-02-2007 - 3:55pm
Today I took the first official step. I went to my first WW meeting. They changed some of the program. It seems to be more user friendly and more tailored to the individual. It feels like I have my very own private nutrionist. I know this time will be different. I have spoken to DH about his sayings. Problem is that he has never faced a weight issue other than under weight. His entire family is thin. Most are under weight. Overall I know he is in my corner. He wants me to get back to the shape I was in when we first met. Not sure if that is 100% possible but somewhere close is. Well, just wanted to update you all. Good Luck with everything in the new year.
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Registered: 02-06-2006
Wed, 01-03-2007 - 6:53am

Congratulations to going to that WW's meeting!! That's definitely a step in the right direction... so best of luck there. I am glad you talked with your dh.. sometimes people just don't understand. Remember to be assertive when you don't want something.. practice saying no, and even tell him that the cheeseburger is xx points and in it's place you can have x & y & z of healthy food, and you'd rather have that instead of just one cheeseburger.


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