Silly people, Weight Watchers is for kids!
I was telling a friend the other day about my goal to become a nutritionist/trainer and focus on obese kids, but I wanted to reach my weight loss goal before I really got into it and she asks 'How are you going to lose the weight, Weight Watchers?' I thought it was really funny. And it really makes you realize how skinny people don't have a clue.
Not that Weight Watchers doesn't have benefits for some, it's just not how you go about losing a large amount of weight and keeping it off. Not to mention, I am on a journey to gain knowledge on what foods are good for me and include those in my diet. I'm not the kind of person to just eat whatever, but make sure I don't go over 'points.' It's not my gig and if I told my trainer I was going on Weight Watchers, she'd laugh me right out of the gym!
I guess the comment also kind of pissed me off. I mean, I've lost almost a 100 pounds to date and I know how to lose weight, I just haven't dropped that much since I've really known her. But I also kind of think that it made me realize how far I could be right now if I would have stayed focused. I forgive myself for the weight gain I had during my abusive relationship with Chuck, but I know I could be a lot farther now than I am.
It is a disappointment, but you can't let it get you down. All you can do is keep going. I have had such a new focus since the New Year and I feel like my old self again! My personal trainer even told me the other day that a lot of her clients have been commenting on how hard I work at the gym. I definitely don't waste my time at the gym. If I don't leave soaking with sweat, I didn't work hard enough. It felt good to hear that.
2 comments:
Skinny people just don't get it, do they? I'm proud of you for working so hard. You're an inspiration to me!
You should absolutely be proud of what you've done! But I think you might be misinformed about Weight Watchers though. When you're on the program, there are 8 Good Health Guidelines that you have to meet every day:
1. Eat at least five servings of vegetables and fruits each day.
2. Choose whole-grain foods, such as brown rice and oats, whenever possible.
3. Include two servings of milk products – low fat (1%) or fat-free – each day.
4. Have some healthy oil (olive oil, canola, sunflower, safflower or flaxseed) each day.
5. Ensure that you are getting enough protein by choosing at least a serving or two of meat, poultry, fish, eggs, or dried beans each day. Many dairy products are also good sources of protein.
6. Limit added sugar and alcohol.
7. Drink at least 6 8-ounce glasses of water a day.
8. Take a multiple vitamin-mineral supplement each day.
So if you're doing the plan correctly, you can't just blow your points on cheesecake or whatever you want, you have to meet the 8 guidelines first, THEN you can use any remaining points for splurges if you choose to. Weight Watchers is more about learning what to eat, what you can have in moderation, and having support from other people losing weight at weekly meetings.
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