August 22,, 2009

Hey there Sister W.W.F.F., (Weight Watchers Friends Forever),

To begin with I want to welcome our latest ''victim'' :) to the e-mail group. Kathy Fox, she started Weight Watchers today, and we want to welcome her not only to our meeting, but to the group here, and hope that you will feel comfortable in asking questions if you need to, if you have a recipes, please feel free to share it, anything that is working or not working not only for you, but anyone else, this is a great place to bring it up, due to we all know how to ''reply all." :)

We had some M.I.A.'s (Missing In Action) today. Actually several. Just want you all to know you were missed. Clare, Christane, Randy, Michlele, Lisa B. (we know where you are), Jana, Betty M, (must still be playing with that new grandbaby), Lisa S. (she may still have her grass skirt on), Denise & Amy W. Just want you ALL to know its just not the same with you not being there.

Now onto the business of the day. For those of you that were not at the meeting today, here are the notes.

Are you stuck?

Are you coasting?

or

Are you moving ahead?

Possible causes of plateaus and slowed weight loss.

*Relaxed efforts= we think our idea or plan is better.

*Too much weight loss to quickly= Now this was is really hard due to I have to be honest I don't know of anyone that this has happened too, but I do know from what I have read if you lose too much too fast you are also losing muscle.

*Body's changing needs= The test that is on e-tool and in our week 1 book you need to redo that each 10 pounds you lose, and for each birthday you have.

*New Medication= Always, ask your doctor ''will this cause weight gain?" Many times the medication will cause a weight gain, and you have not eaten more. So always a good idea to ask. Hey that is why we pay these people.

*Body adapting to exercise= I know for a fact when you begin a strength training exercise, that you muscles normally get sore, well that is due to extra fluid that builds up to protect those muscles, and yes you are going to show a gain. I was also told by a trainer at one time, ''if you have never been one to exercise and you begin an exercise program, it will take at least six weeks for the loss to start showing up on the scale." So your clothes may well be getting looser, due to you are losing inches, but the scale may well be taking its good old easy time showing your loss.

Tips to get Back On Track:

Boost the amount of filling foods your eating. Eat more of the ''green diamond'' ones. Fruits, vegetables, and protein for sure.

Recommit to tracking. We all know this works, so why on earth fight it like we do?

Double check portion sizes, and remember 1/2 cup frozen yogurt does not mean a 1/2 cup packed. Yeah, I know all the tricks too. :)

Get back into an exercise routine. 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week, and you don't have to do 30 minutes at one time. Break it up a bit, do 10 minutes 3 times a day, or two 15 minute sessions. Just get up and MOVE!!!!!!!!!!!

Mix up your activity. Do something different. Make it fun. If you Mall walk, instead of coming in on the same side all the time, there are other doors, try a different beginning place.

Weight Watchers has the 4 way approach. Today we covered two of the four.

Eat Smart re-read book 1

Move More re-read book 2

What change can you make to keep eating and activity fresh and exciting.

Next week's topic: Additional skills for getting back on track.

Quote for the week:

Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.

Remember Sister's this is a ''NO GIVE UP" zone.