There’s something about me and Weight Watchers. I just can’t stay away.
I’ve written about my relationship with Weight Watchers before. At that time, I was determined that it was the LAST TIME and it was GOING TO WORK. Then, I got accepted into the weight loss contest and that worked really well. When it ended, I decided I could do this on my own and decided my on-again relationship with WW was now off.
And then I gained 11 pounds.
Clearly I need help. The accountability of having my weight published in a newspaper was incredible. It worked like a charm. This time, my weight won’t be in the paper, but I will post my meeting weight every single week here, and I’ll be going to meetings with my mom. She’s so annoyingly DILIGENT about the whole journaling thing, and I know my competitive nature will come out and make me want to lose more weight than her. Competition is a good thing! 
The title of this post contains a question mark because I have absolutely no idea how many times I’ve joined Weight Watchers, but I know it’s in the double digits. And I know I lost at least 10 pounds each time–and 45 pounds the first time. That means I’ve lost (and gained) at least 130 pounds. I want to barf. If I had just lost it all in one go, I’d be 110 pounds now–TOO skinny.
Instead, I’m twice that.
Will it work this time? If I choose to make it work, it will–and I will. I need to, for my health, so I can have a baby someday, so I can go shopping, so I can feel proud. The benefits are so worth the work–and I know that for a fact. There’s no reason NOT to do this.
In conjunction with Weight Watchers, I’ll be starting Couch to 5K for my 5K on September 18th. Hopefully, between the two, I’ll see some real results!
Anyone else on Weight Watchers? I’d love to know your favorite snacks and what you typically have for lunch!
Good luck with WW. I joined last August and have lost 86lbs. The program works and you sound motivated to make it work. I also did the Couch to 5K program and LOVED IT! I have ran 3 5Ks since April and just ran 3.6miles last night, just because I could. Now I am really slow but who cares, you will be out there running! I am a fan of skinnytaste.com for recipes including great sandwiches, soups, and salads for lunch. Plus the dinners are good and have leftovers. Good luck and you will do great!
Not officially – but yes! Following on my own, got my points plus calculator & food guide.
I second skinnytaste.com and also like leadingtheweigh.com for inspiration. 
Got some other ideas, just not organized enough at the moment to have them in front of me!
I too am a weight watchers drop out. I lost around 15 pounds, 10 years ago. I keep talking myself into going back and then I talk myself out of it, mostly because of cost. I feel like I should be able to do it on my own. Why I don’t know, because I have never done it on my own before, ever!
I would love for you to journal what you eat on here.
PS. I haven’t forgotten about the guest blog, just super busy at work. I will get something to you soon!
Rachel–there is currently free registration and 25% off the first month if you join by August 1st. Here’s the web site if anyone is interested! http://www.weightwatchers.com/monthlypass/promolanding.aspx?channelid=13&sponsorid=1020&promotionid=3421&pageid=1178401&ngt=y
Natalie, congrats on the 86 pounds! That is incredible!