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Earlier this year, I shared my hard parts.
1. It’s hard to separate hunger from boredom. 10:00 PM snacking is “a thing”.
2. It’s hard to say no to leftover cheesecake.
3. It’s hard to fit in exercise when I work 14-hour days.
4. It’s hard to stay on track when eating out and cooking for picky eaters.
5. It’s hard to eat well without feeling completely and utterly deprived of delicious food.
And then, I decided to get help with my hard parts.
It’s been two months since I joined Weight Watchers. And I won’t keep you in suspense; I’m proud to announce that I’ve lost 16 pounds! And I did it while eating the foods I love, sharing meals with friends and family, and most importantly, making healthful choices that have changed the way I feel about food, nutrition and hunger.
And if I’m going to post a “big reveal” photo – I may as well be standing next to a celebrity! Ta-da!
But the key to my weight loss success? When I needed help, I asked for it.
I asked for help just a few days into the program, when I found it difficult to balance my portion sizes, especially at dinner.
I asked for help when I found myself fearing food, a complex emotional state that happens to almost every dieter when he/she begins to see the results of their regime.
I even asked for help while I was on vacation! That’s right – during our recent family adventure at Walt Disney World, I found myself confronted with limitless food choices… and lacking the strength to make the right ones.
And when I asked for help, whether it was 11:00am in the morning from my bedroom, or 11:00pm at night from a hotel room in Florida, there was always a Weight Watchers Certified Coach available to answer my questions and offer advice.
Every Weight Watchers subscription now includes access to a live coach anytime, anywhere and for any reason with new 24/7 Expert Chat. Coaches who have successfully lost weight on Weight Watchers are available to subscribers through 24/7 Expert Chat for instant advice on how to get started, get back on track, and stay motivated. This new feature is available to all Weight Watchers subscribers through online and mobile chat, 24 hours per day, seven day a week!
In my experience, I was able to access a coach instantaneously each time, although I have read reviews of members having to wait (gasp!) from 30 seconds to just under a minute during peak daytime hours. The coaches were knowledgeable, VERY non-judgy, and of course, available whenever I needed someone to chat with.
However, if I had to underscore one experience, it was during my family vacation three weeks ago. Struggling with making better food choices, and faced with dipping into my weekly PointsPlus allotment, I sought advice about how I could manage my weight while enjoying my time away. And the coach’s advice? ENJOY. Enjoy myself. The program would keep me on track, and the extra points would allow me to indulge for a few days. And they did.
Today, I’m happy with my weight. But more importantly, I’m happy with the choices I’ve made, which began when I joined Weight Watchers.
Can we help you with the hard part? One lucky reader will win a 3-month Weight Watchers membership! Simply fill the form below with your qualifying entries. Good luck!
having a baby seems like a good way to begin a diet –10lbs off the bat, but I need help with the rest!
i don’t qualify for the promotion (USA) but wanted to say how great it is that you’re eating well and making good choices. I hope you’ll live a long and healthy life for you, your family and your fans. Truly inspirational post!
It’s hard for me to waste food; I feel so guilty, so if there are leftovers and no one is eating them I feel I have to eat and not waste
Having two kids 13 months apart long work hours no time myself no money for a gym membership and portion control
My hard part is giving up on my wine, my favorite thing.
Carbs. Carbs are my hard part! I crave bread, pasta, potatoes and anything like that!
Junk food is my biggest and hardest part to stop eating , i did stop drinking pop tho YAY ME 2 months with no pop :) Thanks for the chance , it would be awesome to win :)
I’ve always wanted to try WW but I am afraid of commitment this would be great. I drink tasty herbal teas for dessert in the evening, really helps with the dessert craving after a good meal.
My hard part seems to be snacking at night and I always pick snacks that are not the healthiest for me. I am trying but it seems so easy to fall back into old habits.
My hard part is my sweet tooth. I am constantly craving something sweet.
Congradulations on your weight loss. I have no discipline and I relate to your hard part comments.
hard part: giving up the junk food
will power I have zero of that stuff
I think the hardest part of dieting, is remembering to eat regularly if I don’t it turns into binge eating and the vicious cycle starts
My hard part is saying no to chips!
My hard part is deprivation. As soon as I tell my self I’m not allowed something, it’s all I can think about!
My hardest thing is snacking. I typically wait until the kids are off to bed before I pull out the snack food. I try really hard not have a snack but it doesn’t always work.
Hardest part is not snacking on sweets in the afternoon.
Late afternoon snack is usually my problem.
It’s all hard right now. I am awaiting back surgery and I am getting very little movement in. Very discouraged right now.
It’s hard for me to throw out food.
getting started
It is hard to be motivated to plan my meals like I should so I don’t fall into the trap of whatever is around me.
trying to loose weight while living with a physical disability and having to take meds daily to get by
My hard part is being able to eat a breakfast and nighttime, other than that I’m all good eating healthy and what not, I’m considered obese by my doctors and need all the help I can get
It’s hard to sleep with a grumbling tummy. I find that I can’t sleep unless I eat before bed and even then sometimes I’m woken up in the middle of the night by a hungry stomach and can’t fall back asleep unless I snack. It’s led to some very sleepless nights and some less than wonderful food choices and “quick” fixes.
Menopause omg…everything everybody said x 1000000!
my hard part is snacking when I am doing nothing or if I am bored
I’m an emotional eater. The hardest part is not to eat when I’m happy, sad, upset or angry.
I don’t over eat orhave a sweet tooth but have trouble being imaginative with healthy recipe’s or cooking so then I wind up eating the wrong thing!
Snacking when I feel rushed to get from point A – point B.
My hard part is late night snacking in front of the tv!
Losing and regaining those last 10-15 pounds over and over again and not keeping them off.
My hard part is being an emotional eater
My hard part is binge eating on my cheat days.
There are so many hard parts, but I really think the hardest part is staying balanced when working 12 hour shifts with breaks and lunches/dinners at really odd times. I also struggle with snacking.
I find the hardest part is to not snack after dinner.. as well as throughout the day. Also when you’re grocery shopping and see your favourite chips on sale.
I’m a chronic snacker – and sometimes I eat because I’m bored too
My hard part is finding the time to focus on me while looking after everyone else!
Mine is snacking at night
Putting myself first is the hard part.
My hard part is staying motivated! I actually joined Weight Watchers last September and have lost 25 pounds since then but the weight loss is slowing down and I still want to lose another 30-40 pounds. I am struggling with staying motivated in a big way & am on the verge of quitting.
Snacking after the kids go to bed is the hardest for me.
Stress before bed…
I agree with all of your ‘hard’ parts, but the hardest one for me is to separate hunger from boredom!
I’m an emotional eater. Stress makes me reach for chips to get the frustration out with the crunching. Happy makes me go for ice cream or chocolate because it’s soothing. HELP !!
my love for sweets
Oh Lena…I have so many hard parts. Anything sugary, anything with carbs, red meat, especially Rib Eye steak or anything with the word RIB in it. Umm lets see…cheese. Ranch sauce. I really could go on. All weaknesses of mine. Add to that my awesome excuses to not exercise.
eating snacks before bed
I have a few
– cooking with allergies and he is a fussy eater
– eating on the go
– snacking late at night
The hardest part is to say ”no” at the dinner table during family dinners. In my culture, food is an essential part of bonding. My parents hate it when I eat so little or be choosy about what I eat!
The hard part for me is that I just don’t know when to stop. I am not a snacker, I don’t crave potato chips or eat things that are not good for me but I do love my carbs and I cannot get enough. I am always the last one at the table to finish my dinner.
getting motivated and staying motivated ,
I have a sweet tooth and that is my biggest problem. It’s hard to control my sweet cravings.
I have a tough time avoiding sugars when I am worn out.
Congratulations, this is such a great accomplishment! Very nice picture.
My hard part is my belly… After two children, it certainly is not the same.
Hard part is keeping it going. Can start, than 2 weeks later… bam! Back to Carbs and Sugar.
My hard part is curbing my sweet tooth cravings.
I can’t describe it. It’s like my own brain sabotages my efforts, suddenly and dramatically craving copious amounts of things whenever I make a decision to move forward with weight loss.
Having 4 kids and lots of extracurricular activites. Getting healthy meals when we are always in a rush somewhere.
My hard part is snacking at night. I can do alright during the day but I get such snack attacks at night!
Carbs are my hard part and sweet srink (pop)
My problem is not snacking on right foods having chips and icecream.
My hard part is making different meals for the family and for me!
I am trying and failing to start/maintain a diabetic/Ulcer Curing/Low Fat/Bland but tasty diet…..
Snacking and exercise.. oh and I love pop.. lol
I am trying my hardest to change that.. I got a fitbit and it is helping me move more
Snacking and bread is the hardest to give up.
not having the time to do it, at the end of the day chasing the baby, I am so tired
My hard part is handling my cravings for sweet things.
My hard part is motivation
I love fruits and veggies, but I need someone to actually do the hard work and chop / portion / cook – oh and shop! :)
Congrats. I need to do this also.
My hardest part is portion control. I can stay on track, but I can’t graze all day as I’m always hungry. I like to save my points for my main meals.
I thought I had middle aged spread before. That was nothing compared to what’s happenwd this year. I’d love to have access to a coach to keep me on track
I could really use this kick in the butt to get me started and accountable.
Good for you Charlene! I tried WW for 3.5 days and I just couldn’t handle it. 26 points a day left me feeling lightheaded, headachy and like I was going to faint. Maybe I should have talked to a coach, but I just felt like I was dying of starvation, despite eating boatloads of veggies. I admire your stick-to-itness!!