The Weight Watchers Support group ~ over 1/2 a TON weight loss so far!!!

[Try Rocking]

Great job Heather!

I'm now down 98 lbs

 

[Vickie]

Well done on your losses Heather and Rachel!

So close to 100 pounds lost Rach!

 

[Try Rocking]

I'm so freaking excited! Hopefully I get there by next Sunday!

 

[Beryl]

Hello everyone

Thank you for this thread, I just discovered it yesterday and I'm really inspired by the successes you achieved and the support you offer one another.

I've not ever joined a structured weight loss programme before, but reading these posts I think WW online could work for me and my husband -who does not need to lose weight.

But I have one question before I sign up; we are TTC right now, would the programme continue to offer support if I were pregnant. Do they offer an eating/points plan for pregnancy or do they abandon you and suggest you come back once the baby is born?

sorry if this has already been answered

thanks guys

 

[Beryl]

Not that I want to lose a whole bunch of weight while pregnant. I would however like to lose weight now. It's just the online plan is so much cheaper if you sign up of 3 month, which I though might be frustrating for me if I was lucky enough to become pregnant during that time and I could not really use it. But thought maybe WW would help me to eat sensibly and not get out of control with my eating while pregnant.

When I searched the WW site, it just leads me to a health disclaimer saying the programme is not intended for pregnant women, folks with bulimia etc, which I understand they are trying to avoid lawsuits.

Just wondering if I'm better off with what information I can get online for free, such as the WW recipe blogs etc. As signing up might be a waste of money should I become pregnant soon.

 

[hope&faith09]

Beryl - I know its suggested you don't diet whilst pregnant but the first few months you shouldn't be gaining anyway ... so when i was pregnant i set my options to maintain and that helped me to continue eating healthly to start with.

 

[Beryl]

Beryl - I know its suggested you don't diet whilst pregnant but the first few months you shouldn't be gaining anyway ... so when i was pregnant i set my options to maintain and that helped me to continue eating healthly to start with.

Oh, that makes sense. Thank you. Wasn't aware there was a maintain option, but that would work.

Cool, I may join then.

Thank you.

 

[TTCinBC]

Woo so happy! I managed to stick to my points and had a great day with points. Its taken me a bit to get back into it, but finally feeling mire centered and on track again. Now to keep going lol

I had to leave weight watchers while I was pregnant. I can see how just using the maintaining might help, but at the same time you will need to make sure your getting the little bit of extra calories you need. I think its an extra 300 calories a day, which really isn't a lot. So maybe weight Watchers on Maintain might Just help keep your mind in a good place for eating sensibly. That being said, definitely don't be actively dieting while you are pregnant without doctor approval. It could potentially harm your Pregnancy.

 

[Embo78]

Well done chelc. It's hard to stay motivated after a while. That's what I'm dreading. I'm so determined and strong at the moment but when that fades is when I start struggling.

I agree. Don't diet whilst pregnant. I lost a lot of weight while I was pregnant (20 lbs at 2 weeks post partum) but it definitely wasn't intentional. I just completely lost my appetite and sweet tooth. It was amazing to feel like a 'normal' person. I could say no and got full by a small portion meal!!!

 

[Tilliepink]

I had a rough day yesterday, I was so hungry so didn't do very good. But today is a new day!

 

[Vickie]

that's great Chelci!

Good luck getting back on track today Tillie!

The others have pretty much said what I would have in regards to WW while pregnant

so tired here but hoping to sleep when Rhys does so I feel like my workout. Oh and I've managed a whole week with just one soda!! That was on Saturday when Hannah was home it's so much harder to resist caffeine when I have to deal with her energy

 

[Tilliepink]

Caffeine is a must over here! Lol

 

[Try Rocking]

Great job getting back on track!

I plan on talking to my doctor when I get pregnant again about sticking to WW. I still have 42 lbs left to lose, I'm still in the overweight category and I'd like to not gain to much next time.

Vickie I don't blame you, she sounds like a tiny energizer bunny lol Great job on only having one!

I'm tired too, I didn't get to sleep until after 1 and then I was up constantly. :\

 

[Beryl]

Hi everyone,

Thank you so much for your replies. Oh, absolutely I agree, I have no plans to actively diet while pregnant , baby will come first.

I did sign up for 3 months yesterday, and I'm really excited. I do need to lose weight for my own health and appearance - being honest, but also to help me conceive. I was stressing so much, and I was having so much trouble sticking to any sort of healthy eating plan that I have in the past. The outside structure that WW provides is just what I need right now, and I can see how it will help me stick to more nutritious food choices as opposed to empty calories (which I'm very fond of ) while I'm pregnant.

Day one of tracking my points - which is quite fun actually, and I can see how badly I've been overeating and a few simple changes -apple instead of fruit bar for example can make a big difference.

Also we were so tired of everything I've been cooking, I showed dh some of the WW recipes last night and he's looking forward to some new supper options. I think what will happen is I'll eat one portion and he'll eat 3 or more and that should work out.
Because he can eat whatever he wants and not gain weight and I'm such a food addict and emotional eater, I often follow what he eats which is not good. So the outside structure will be really helpful in keeping me on track , without stressing so much.

So, I hope it's okay that I join in.


Thanks again for this thread, it's been really encouraging

Sorry for the long winded post, I talk/type too much when nervous.

 

[Embo78]

I think it's brilliant that you're getting healthy before you get pregnant. I really wish I had

 

[Try Rocking]

You're off to a great start! WW does work

How much do you have to lose? And where abouts in BC are you?

 

[Beryl]

You're off to a great start! WW does work

How much do you have to lose? And where abouts in BC are you?

Hi Try Rocking,

Thank you.

I'm not sure, I'm only 4'11" and I'm 167lb atm. I'd be happy just to get to 130lbs again, I felt really healthy and happy at that weight, even though I still had a bit of a belly. But BMI says I should be below 130, so we'll see, I'll just keep working out and eating well and see where it takes me. Hopefully I'll be up the duff before too long - but WW gives me something other than baby lust to focus on too.

Oh, I'm in the Okanagan, what part of BC are you in?

And congratulations on your impressive weight loss. 6 years ago I was 208lbs and it took me a year and a half to get to 130, so I know what an accomplishment it is.
Well done you!

 

[Beryl]

I think it's brilliant that you're getting healthy before you get pregnant. I really wish I had

Thanks embo.

From you avatar, you clearly have a beautiful baby nonetheless, so kudos to you.

 

[Try Rocking]

Thank you Hopefully your weight comes off at a good pace!

I'm in Grand Forks

Congratulations on your previous weight loss!

 

[Vickie]

Of course it's okay for you to join in Beryl

Glad you are liking the structure of WW so far!

no nap, doubtful on the workout oh well if I don't get it today I'll try to make it up tomorrow.