Why My Second Month On Weight Watchers Core Program Wasn't a Success (Personal Struggles) | over 50
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- This video is about my Weight Watchers weight loss struggles during my second month following Weight Watchers Core Program. As an emotional eater over 50, my weight loss journey always has had struggles. As a plus size woman over 50 I am following Weight Watchers Core program online as I work at losing 50 pounds. Please join me on my weight loss journey and subscribe!
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Be kind to yourself. When I did WW, everyone at the meeting was on their 2 or 3 time back. That should have told me something about maintenance! While I lost 35 lbs. On WW, it put me in a very bad place with food. I was constantly thinking of points or what I was doing for my next meal. I got off that merry go round and changed my relationship with food. I try to exercise and eat healthy but don't beat myself up when I don't.
I'm a stress eater too....low carb has really helped, even when I slip.
On the upside you look gorgeous!
Hope your husband feels better soon. In my opinion only 1lb for going through a rough patch is pretty darn good!
Thanks for being an inspiration ♥
Thank you!
I understand the struggle. This is what has worked for me and I know 99% of y'all reading this wouldn't think of stooping so low to get healthy....I got a job as a picker at Amazon. The job forced me to walk from. 5 to 12 miles per night during a ten hour shift. The first month was grueling. My feet swelled. I was uncomfortable. Now, after 5 months, I am 40 pounds slimmer, can run up 4 flights of industrial stairs, and have stamina I haven't had since my 20s. I am now heading to another warehouse job where I expect to lose another 40 pounds and get paid for working and losing weight. No gym membership necessary. Just work and get paid with your free time, even part time and you will lose weight. I know you are a caregiver too. I know most people will have excuses why they would never work a labor intensive job, I get it. But, it works! I also made an extra $14,000!
P.S. I turn 61 this month!. I was disabled, on 8 prescriptions ten years ago. Now, just one Rx. No more excuses!!!
That's a lot of miles in a night, good for you Luann! 💖
Wow!
Hi Cathy, don’t worry about the 1 pound gain, that’s nothing really - especially as you’ve had a stressful month. I think the important thing is to never give up. It doesn’t matter if it’s only tiny steps forward, it’s better than nothing. Something I do if I’ve only had a very small weekly loss, which I find helps me, is I think of the weight I started the week at and add on 2 pounds which is probably what I’d have gained had I not dieted, then compare the real weight with that. It won’t help everyone, but it helps me to stay motivated xx really enjoy your channel by the way xx
Thanks Kay! 💖
I noticed something today as I was watching this video. WW doesn’t “penalize” us for foods. We have a points budget to use as we wish. Whole foods are always healthier even if there are points involved. I’ve been on WW for just over a year, lost 87 lbs so far, and at 63 that’s quite an accomplishment for me. Eat corn, grapes, EVO, and just track so are aware of what’s working. Also for me I have to be all in and stop the excuses. Easier said than done for sure. You’ve got this!
Congrats on your weight loss.
Bless you Cathy.🙏🏻 You are the best. You've got this. Nobody is perfect. And there will be slips. And you'll triumph over them. Each day is a new day.🌞
Sending you a big hug🤗🥰 and remembering you and your husband in my prayers. Much love, Mary❣️
Thank you so much! Love you Mary! 💖
Cathy, have you thought about intermittent fasting? I seriously recommend watching Jason Fung 's RUclips channel. He is a nephrologist and Canadian to boot.😉Just spend time watching his videos, consider his advice and perhaps give it a try. I've lost 21 pounds since December 30 and I've not been exercising. I have several health/mobility issues. I need to lose at least 100 pounds. I feel motivated and capable of doing it now, after struggling for years with the conventional calorie restriction diets. I,too, was a stress eater and carb fiend. I'm conquering that faster than I thought I would. I'm 62 and have struggled lifelong with obesity.
Also, if you suspect you have sleep apnea see your doctor about treatment. Lack of sleep causes you to get/stay fat, a long with other health issues.
Best of luck whatever you choose to do.
Cathy, I'm a few years older than you so I can say this: Part of being an adult is growing in your thoughts and opinions. You can think for yourself now - regardless of what some pseudo-authority (A.K.A. Weight Watchers - who are taking your money, too, ha ha ) tells you how to think. You're an discerning adult and can make up your own mind based on your experience. "Bad" is a judgement some person placed on a particular food. Five hundred years ago it was common knowledge that tomatoes were poisonous. Use your own "Cathy Sense" to think for yourself. (P.S. Only 1 pound gain is fabulous after a month of stress - good for you!)
Thanks Tina! 💖
Hi Cathy, be easy on yourself! I understand and so do many other women. When I was young, I thought that when I got "old", I wouldn't have to be so diligent about what I ate and controlling my weight. Was I wrong. It is a life long process. I where a size xl and now I am happy holding that line. Per the annual usual physical and the tests a person should have, I am very healthy. I eat well, just too much at times. I do water aerobics 4 times per week . I am no longer addicted to sugar or carbs. I am now in the maintaining mode and feel good about it. I always have the " I like to loose a little more weight" mode. If I do, great, if I don't, that is ok.
You are not alone, we are all supporting each other in our journey. The fact that you have not abandoned your mission of weight loss, is indicative of you never letting your weight get totally out of control.
Looking forward to your next video.
Linda from Las Vegas
❤💙💜
Thank you! 💖
I lost 40 lbs at the age of 59 on WW and have kept it off. I am now 64. WW worked for me.
Wow! That's amazing Brandy, thanks for sharing!
I’m 65 and lost 35 lbs so far on Ww. It really is a mind game. I’ve done Ww so many times in the past and until this time was I really ready to put my head in it for good. Good luck and you can do it, we’re worth it.
Thank you!
I do WW too. I like the new program. I do have the same problem. I love goodies, they give me a mood lift.
No dang wonder. Having so much stress can do anything to anyone. Next month you’ll be on task. You’re such a positive person so I know you will get over this hurdle😊
Thank you!
As a person who struggled for many years with a weight problem, I can honestly say that you have to forgive yourself and start again. You can do it and you will .
Stress and lack of sleep are the worst things when trying to lose weight. I haven’t lost anything either during February. Gaining one pound isn’t bad at all, you are absolutely right. Love L🌺🌺
Thank you. 💖
I'm an emotional eater as well, I lost my husband 3 years ago after a ten year battle with illness. But I will eat even when I'm bored. I also have a slow htyroid which makes losing weight 10X harder. Tried the counting clories, and portion, but it didn't work for me. 5 lbs a month was not enought to keep me interested and i would just give up. Only thing that worked for me was keto. Eggs, meat and vegtables, soups, nuts, berries and only healthy fats, (extra virgin olive, avocado, or coconut oil and grass fed butter or ghee). All other oils margarines and fats are highly inflamatory to the body. Only 20-30 grams of carbs a day. Spaghetti squash and meatballs or cabbage lassagna are some of my favourite dishes. Being of Italian background pasta pizza were my life. Not to mention the pasteries and sweets. Don't miss them anymore. Keto got rid of my carb addiction. Your body only has 2 energy souces glucose(sugar) or fat. So as long as you feed your body carbs and sugar it will alway use that energy source first. It won't use the fat in your body as energy and therefore it gets and stays stored. As soon as you eliminate the carbs(sugar) It will start using the stored fat. I still go to McDonalds and order lettuce wrapped burgers and bring my keto bread with me to replace the bun. Some private burger resturants even offer a keto bun. Keto reset my metabolism. Lost 40 bls in 3 months but more importantly lost 4 dress size. Keto is more about shrinking your size rather than your weight. Just melts the fat off your body , and no exercising. However once I felt lighter and much stonger I wanted to exercise! It became so much easier. I just turned 61 and physically feel better than I have in years. Been on Keto for 4 years and my doctor says im healthy. I find keto very easy, and the desserts if you want to have one are awesome. Keto cheesecake yum! I bring keto desserts to friends and family and they love them. I really think Keto is worth a try. It takes a couple of weeks to get into it, but then its a breeze. It's a lifestyle that thankfully now is easy to source all kinds of recipes. I guess any system if you follow it right you will lose weight, but Keto for me there is no comparison. Good luck to you, and thank you for sharing your life experiences. We need to communicate and help eachother, and you do just that. Hello from Ontario Sorry for my big rambling!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts about Keto and a big congrats on your weight loss, that's amazing!
Hi Cathy,
I learned from from you about the plate analogy. That’s a good way to look at food portion. Don’t beat yourself up about not following the WW diet plan. You still are eating right it’s just maybe you ate a few things not on the diet plan. You’ll get back there.
Come on Cathy! I’m rooting for ya! You are the reason I joined WW back in January. I’m not doing that great either (it’s the wine 🍷) but I’m trying. I’ve lost 9 lbs., but it’s slow going. I’m in my 60’s but I KNOW we can do this!! Summer is coming. You’ve got a lot of people cheering you on! 🎉
Thank you! You too! 🥰
1 lb is neither here nor there Cathy....you basically maintained whilst under stress, so that's an achievement.
Thank you!
Hope your husband is feeling better soon! Hang in there- considering all the stress you’ve been under, 1 pound is nothing. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much!
Wishing you and your husband good health! Sharing your journey helps me. Thank you! And here are some tips that also helped me...
I moved corn to where it belonged. In grains.... corn is not a vegetable. I love corn.
Oh, and once a week I take an OTC iron supplement. Ask your dr. about it. It helps me enjoy my walks.
For me at nearly 60, I’m realizing I need to move my body more. I’m not a “gym rat” I’d rather walk my dog outside with the fresh air!
The other trick for me is if I don’t buy certain foods I can’t eat them.
My weight came over 3 years ago when I was diagnosed with Giant Cell Arteritis and put on 80mg of prednisone to keep me from losing my sight and having a stroke. So, it has really been a challenge, my meds have drastically reduced. Our life is always baby steps to reach our goal.
Please exchange your sugary cereal for oatmeal with some fruit! Energy food without the guilt! You’re doing great because you’re trying.
I am more than 10 years older than you are, and I definitely empathize. My goal is to lose 50 (I have done this multiple times over 40 years and gained it back). But now I’m taking a kinder, gentler approach. If it takes a year or two, I’m fine with that. (Like you, I’d never consider surgery.) You seem to have a good attitude and a lot of knowledge. Hang in there and have patience and kindness towards yourself. All the best to you.
Thank you, good wishes to you as well! 💖
Hey Cathy, considering all you are going through - only gaining a pound - you are amazing! Spring is just around the corner (it's snowing here - getting another 6cm lol) and we will all be able to get out and about more easily. I hope your hubby stays well - spring will be good for him too. Take care.
Thank you! I don't think that I have seen this much snow since I was a kid! Thankfully, it hasn't been too cold all winter, just a few days.
Embrace and accept who you are and what you look like…..it is the secret to happiness …beating yourself up about a few pounds and trying to fit into a false societal standard just fuels unhappiness….love who and what you look like….it can all be taken away so easily…especially as you age…😊
I know there is wisdom in what you just said....with the years I have left in my life....do I want to constantly thinking about weight? Will our weight be what people will remember us by or the joy we brought into the world and our families?
Amen! My mom was on WW for as long as I remember. My mom was never as large as she thought she was. My mom died last year, too sick to eat the sweets she limited her whole life. I say eat the cake while you can. Just one piece, and not the whole cake. Life is precious and so temporary ❤
My sympathies on the loss of your mom. My mom is in failing health, it's so difficult to lose a parent.
Thank you, Cathy. My mom was 88 and ready to go. She lived an amazing life. I miss her but have faith I will see her again. Sending prayers to both you and your mom.
Cathy, we have all been there, and are here for you😊 I also have been a WW alumni and am taking a nutrition course. My two take aways, I am a binge eater, once I start eating, it’s hard to stop, plus it takes my stomach a long time to register fullness. So I restrict my calories every other day to 500 cal and on my eating days, I eat 350 cal meals four times a day. So far this is helping to reset my brain around food. Meditation and exercise, and staying busy keeps my mind off food.
Thanks for the information. I think that only gaining one pound was great after the the month you had😊
I find that when I try to cut down, watch what I eat, I seem to gain weight. Now, at age 64, I'm done making myself miserable. I'm over weight but healthy. Don't let it ruin your day, let alone run your life. You're beating yourself up to much. It will make you crazy. I have some medical problems so strenuous exercise is out, but walking is good enough.
I enjoy walking outdoors, I'm looking forward to the nice weather.
@@StyleWithCathyOver50 I live in Ohio, so one day nice, next day freezing. I spend most of my walking time at the mall. I make myself do 3 miles there. If I get winded, they have benches everywhere to sit and get my breath back, plus a bonus I look at everything in the stores.☺
Girl, you're doing fine. You're wise, nutrition is more important than everything else. Just keep on the track and it'll be fine.
Gaining 1 pound in a stressful month is great🙌🏻. Tomorrow is weigh in date so fingers crossed 🤞🏻
Hi Cathy, I've been watching your videos to find out about WW. I thought I'd mention Pahla B, she talks a lot of about changing mindset with emotional eating and weight loss over 50. It really makes a lot of sense because I realized after listening to her that my issue is not an eating problem, it's a mindset problem. Anyway just wanted to share. Good luck!
Don't be too hard on yourself Cathy. We all have our ups and downs and let's face it, after menopause the weight can be really hard to lose. Limiting the processed foods and eliminating the over processed foods are probably best. And I know when I go for something processed like ice cream (my weakness) I go for a brand with less ingredients and/or ones that have whole ingredients like cane sugar vs. high fructose corn syrup. So I choose Haagen Dazs over Bluebell. But anyhow, I enjoyed the label info and percentages. I didn't know any of that. Also, I hope your husband is feeling better.
Thank you!
Do you! We all have bad moments! Don’t be hard on yourself. Unless you walk on water, no one is perfect. I love that you had enough courage to tell us about your achievements & fails! I wish I had the guts to put it out there! Love yourself as we love your postings! All of us here for your journey..good, bad or other!
Thank you so much Becky! 💖
You can do it Cathy! I've been watching what I eat (no flour, no sugar, more veggies and fruit) plus have been taking Metformin and I'm now at the lowest weight I've been for years. I've been doing this since Sept and it's coming off slowly but it is coming off without a lot of effort as far as exercise goes (I am 70 years old with hip problems and so can't walk too far) but I'm sticking to the plan. Yes I've had a few 'cheats' during this time but I just got right back on my plan and it's working. Honestly, no flour and no sugar plus Metformin ( 1 500mg at dinner) works wonders...You can do it!! Good luck!!
That's great Linda! Thank you! 💖
@@StyleWithCathyOver50 You're very welcome Cathy!! I'm rooting for you!!
Sometimes the WW journey is under construction and we are sitting at the bus stop! Its good and as a new subbie you look purdy great to me!!!!! Its all good
Thank you and welcome.
Be good to yourself and try not to feel like you failed. You didn't!! So you gained a pound, no big deal. Next month you'll do great.
I think you look great! I lost weight on weight watchers and finally realized after I gained some back that I can’t follow a “ program” . So excited to hear about your nutrition appointment. Thanks for the video
Oh Cathy!🤗❤️ for whatever reason I gained 3 lbs in February! Stress is a factor- we had medical issues with granddaughters plural. Big hugs! I think you did GREAT!
Oh no, I hope that your granddaughters are ok. Sending you love and hugs Margery! 💖
I understand the emotional eating, January and February were stressful for me this year and it showed. Interestingly, this year was harder on me than the time when we were under shutdown for covid. Go figure!
Anyway, the tool that was the most valuable for me was a food diary. It was a struggle at first but I wrote down EVERY bite. It was eye-opening and helped me see where I needed more support for my journey and when I was vulnerable. And turning on ourselves over weight gain is pointless. I love your attitude of well, I will try again! We would never walk up to someone else and be so rude to them about their weight but we feel like it is OK to look in the mirror and be more cruel than any one else could be. No one sits down to a meal and thinks well, now I want to be fat so I shall eat too much! We didn't gain the weight in a day and we won't lost in a day.
💕Love yourself first and foremost! Thank you for the lovely pep talk!
Very good points!! I don't know why I am so hard on myself, but I am trying to ease up. Thank you! 💖
Hi Cathy! I’ll be 71 this year and I did Weight Watchers back in the dark ages when they required multi fish meals a week and weighed you in front of a crowd. Ugh. It didn’t work for me. When I had my kids my prenatal book talked about watching your weight and said ‘fruit in large quantities can be quite fattening’. Must have been that banana split fruit. Haha! My mom told me she told her OB she was so very hungry and he told her to eat a head of lettuce. The medical community was really on this, right? 🙄 The best advice I got was to get as many colors as you can on your plate, and it has really worked for me making me add things I might not have tried otherwise and leave off things that would have been my first choices. Hugs to you and best wishes to your hubby in dealing with awful sinus. Spring can not come too soon!
Thank you so much Michele! 💖
Maybe a place to start is to explore why you are feeling so much stress, that really helped me. Linda
My husband is a cancer patient at the Mayo Clinic. We had a consultation with one of their nutritionists, as he's put on weight with his treatment. Her plan pretty much aligns with WW- keeping track of what you eat, portion control, limiting the "high point" foods, and avoiding processed stuff. I've always depended on WW, as it's been my life-line when I get off track.
WW is a great tool, that's how I like to think of it. Tracking is key, at least for me.
Hi Cathy,,,,in the past when I got stressed I eat anything thats not nailed down..I battled weight most of my life...Diets don't work for me,,I don't follow any popular weight lost plan..I am 74 and in 8months lost 26 lbs Doing it my way. Now Cathy I say to myself,,am I hungry or just looking for comfort because I am stressed or angry and if I eat that cake, ice cream, or candy will I feel better,,,,,,answer no,,I will like myself better if I don't give into the urge...
Great advice, thanks Joan! 💖
So, I'm not the only one. Emotional eater, check! Sugar addict, check! All or nothing thinking, check! I'm so glad you are making these videos, thank you.
WW works well, for me, down 15. For me two things are crucial, to measure portions, and to look for progess, not perfection. It's a lifelong journey. Your video was very insightful.
February sucked for me too, I gained back everything I lost in January plus some, I had a serious sinus infection and some major live upheavals and yep, I too am an emotional eater and I just didn't care this past month, just not in a good eating place but I'll get back there. Here's to a better March for us both.
I can relate. I have been on a learning journey about health and nutrition. There are so many ideas out there. I have quite a few food sensitivity issues, and I am working to find foods that don’t upset my digestion. So many nutritionists mention eating avocados, but those give me lots of problems. I’ve also quit caffeine recently to help me sleep better and help my stomach too. Cathy, don’t give up. Keep working on being healthy and lowering stress. ❤
cathy do not be hard on yourself i am caring for a sick husband too. When I get exhausted i tend not to be able to concentrate on food and how much I am eating. Taking care of family takes priority. prayers for you and family
Prayers for you and your husband Kathy, it's not easy. 💖
Thank you for the honesty and inspiration. One pound is not bad at all during a trying time.
The problem with stress eaters, and I am one, is that we can eat a lot of candy bars. Or bread, cheese, or whatever our weaknesses are.
This is why a lot of what the “experts” say won’t work for us. It works for sloppy eaters. Stress or compulsive eaters are driven by something other than sloppy eating habits.
Ask yourself if the stress eating is consistent with your goals for yourself before you reach for the donut or whatever. That helps me more than all the “expert” advice. And limit carbs, Cathy. I swear for some of us they open up the floodgates to a binge. I kept 43 pounds off for 3 years while limiting carbs and staying away from junk food for the most part. Then Thanksgiving 2019 came. I ate stuffing. It’s been over 3 years, and the 9 pounds I gained won’t go away until I ditch the carbs.
Been dieting since I was 11; 69 now. I ditched dietitians years ago. WW too.
Great video, Cathy! I love the plate visual. I will use this as I plan our meals each week. I so agree with you that whole real foods are what we should be eating. Corn, grapes, all of it. I found the new labelling regulations interesting too. And I'm with you - I have to get my exercise in the morning or else my day gets away from me. Plus, by the end of the day I am just "spent" and don't put as much into a workout. Thanks for this!
Hope your husband is feeling better or feeling better soon. So much has changed in the weight loss world there is a lot of mind set now that wasn't a part of it years ago. I have learned that stress and loss of sleep can cause weight gain so if you keep going the weight should start coming off again once things are calm again .You can always try meditation or yoga to relieve stress. Also bodies water weight changes frequently (especially with women) so you can gain between 1-5 lbs and then lose it again quickly. Stay positive and know you got this and you will be there before you know it.💖
Thank you!
I keep frozen fruit in the freezer. Put blueberries in the blender with almond milk and your favorite sweetener. A good shake . ❤
February was a tough month for me too! I too am up a bit since my great January. For some reason we ate out alot and even with “good” choices its still tough. Being up 1 lb is not that bad. On to next month and a better mind set😃
It was my birthday month plus 2 of my daughters. We ate out to celebrate, I lost 2 lbs buuuut I have to weigh in on Tuesday and am afraid I’ve gained the 2 pounds and maybe more. My diet is using the plate like that but you eat more than I’m use to. I have a medical issue that needs certain foods and not other, sometimes it clashes with what foods on my so called diet. Plus I can’t certain foods I’m supposed to be eating. I am my worse critic also. I want fried foods because it was how I grew up.
Glad to hear your husband is okay. 😊
Thank you! 🥰
Also Cathy , you will find what diet works for you. I’m 76 years old and I probably have done them all. It’s taken having type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure for me to go on low carbohydrate and stay there. I have a cheat meal once a week. There’s plenty to eat , I hardly eat any meat, I don’t like it. I eat salad with nuts and a few croutons bacon bits. I eat eggs and dairy. Dark greens, broccoli is my favorite. Broccoli cheddar soup today.
I didn’t do well on weight watchers, that wide range of choices not for me. I have to restrict what I buy and eat. I eat apples, pears tiny tomatoes too . These are always available to me.
Love you and wish you the best. I don’t eat the low carb treats to buy either , I don’t trust them. Better to eat some nuts or seeds .😘👍❤️
This is me in a nutshell! I have the same triggers.
I like that "controlled disaster". That is a great way to look at it!
Taking vitamin D supplements in the winter helped me a lot!
Good to know. My doctor recommended them but I always forget to take them. Thanks for the reminder.
I am getting weight loss surgery at 55 years ld and cannot wait. I am nervous but excited.
Good luck with your surgery. I had a Lapland put in about 10 years ago. It ended up not working for weight loss. I ended up drinking tons of high fat, sugar liquids. I vomitted constantly . I never lost more than 10 pounds and after 5 years I ended up having the band removed because I ended up vomitting from almost everything including water!!!! I know people have great success with gastric bypass or Lapland surgery BUT, just a warning, its not always the answer and it can end up being a bigger misery than being overweight.
I fight with stress every day.Aging, family, husband’s health after his stroke. It’s all overwhelming.
Hi Cathy. Very much enjoyed this video. Hope your husband is well. Your eyes are stunning and you look great. You inspire us. Thank you. Sharon G., Canada 🇨🇦
Thanks Sharon! 💖
Hope your husband is better. You are doing so great so don’t get down on yourself. You are living a real life trying to do real things. 💕
Thank you so much my friend! 💖
I struggle like you do w emo eating.
A wise person more than once told me “no one got fat eating fresh fruits and veggies. Eat as much of these as you desire.”
Strange I should catch your video about weight as I weighed myself just this morning and found I’d lost 4lbs, not a lot I know but I thought if I could just lose a pound it would encourage me to continue. I gained weight six years ago when my son died suddenly so I suppose I’m an emotional eater. Keep up the good work.
Congrats on your 4lb loss. I am sorry to hear about your son. Hugs to you.
Nutrition and exercise has changed a lot not so much in the foods but engaging your brain.
Personally as soon as I ditched the slimming clubs and fad diets I’ve lost weight and kept it off.
It takes me way longer than most but recently I’ve found that taking breaks by upping calories is really good.
So if life is really hard or I have been really hitting my diet hard, I can feel myself needing a break it’s ok.
Finally seen the hospital about allergies more drugs and a lecture I need to get to a and E as soon as it happens but it’s happening less as since loosing weight I know what’s in my foods.
Also to heck with beating myself up I deserve to be happy enjoy food and life.
Mums got breast cancer dads broken his arm and my diets well it’s ok but not amazing. Old me would have overeaten and said stuff it new me eats more but not to break the bank more and because of that I feel better.
The best thing for loosing weight is your brain get your head in the game it makes it so much better.
Personally I’d rather keep my money and spend it on exercise help and my pt has helped me way more inching up to that 8 stone.
I think you talking to a nutritionist one on one will help you way more.
I know you can do it heck look at this channel takes balls to put yourself out there. More than anything set yourself up to succeed everyone has different ways you will find your path just keep plodding along chick
Thank you Deb! 💖
Just do your best! I get it. Thank you Doll!
Thank you!
I had a not so great February too and gained the weight I lost in January. I’m not doing WW (I tried it 7 times- I did lose weight but ended up gaining it back). I’m vegan and doing the Starch Solution which has the same “ divide the plate” approach. It works, but like you, I’m an emotional eater and need some strategies to deal with my stress. Here’s hoping you get some good tips and share them with us. I live in upstate NY, and I’m with you…..I’m over the snow already….❤
If you are an "emotional eater" then the trick is to find another habit which you enjoy other than eating food. Of course, the difficulty is making it something which is healthy and you enjoy. For me, it was picking up the dog lead and walking around the block with her!
@@alexandrasmith7682 great suggestion!
Super emotional eater here, too!
Can't remember if I have shared this with you before. If so, sorry for the repeat. I am not a registered dietitian but as an RN and Disease Management Health Coach for a long time, have had a lot of training and experience. We had access to resources and academic research that was helpful in helping our clients/patients manage their weight. There are as many pieces to the "eating puzzle" as 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle. But one thing I learned that helped me understand emotional or stress eating was interesting. When we eat, our body releases insulin to utilize the sugar in our food. Insulin is a feel good substance. It elevates our mood. So, if we are sad, mad, stressed, depressed, or whatever, we unconsciously eat because the insulin is gonna make us feel better. We may not be hungry, but we want the mood boosting effect that eating brings to us. Cathy, you are doing fine. You have a jigsaw life!!! And becoming more knowledgeable about nutrition is always beneficial. Thanks for being transparent about your journey. Love ya.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us Marti, I had forgot about your being an RN. What you said makes sense, I didn't know that about insulin, I guess I never really gave it any thought. Totally makes sense!
Cathy, I love your videos, keep them coming. I’m an apple too, 5 feet 7. I have broad shoulders size 1x or more and no butt, size 10 or 12. Looks odd. I appreciate all ideas to help with that , my upper body needs to look smaller and my bottom needs to look fluffier. The full linen pants are helpful.
Thanks Janice!
Thank you for sharing this information 🙂
My pleasure 😊
So, I know you're not interested in a Keto diet. I accept that, however my story references Keto. Please don't take this as a push to make you do something you don't want to do.
Now, that being said, I was prescribed the Keto diet to deal with a medical condition by my Dr. of internal medicine (ie: specialist). When I contacted a dietician for some advice it turned into a shaming exercise topped off with an hour of being told what my Dr. had prescribed was wrong. Please take care and don't let your consultation change your trajectory. Make sure you are getting the advice you are seeking and don't put up with someone else pushing their agenda.
Best of luck to you and don't sweat the small stuff (ie: 1lb).
Thank you!
I'm in a similiar situation. Husband has health issues. I'm always struggling with fatigue.
Hi Cathy! I’m new to your channel! We’re the same age and I’m struggling with weight loss too. I’ve been on and off WW for 10 years. Not sure what to do! I may rejoin just to see if I can stick with it this time! I hope your husband is feeling better.
Hi Kim, it's a struggle. Some days I just don't have the motivation. I know that I can lose weight if I follow WW but I'm struggling these days. My husband is better, thank you!
@@StyleWithCathyOver50 there seems to be a great community here on you channel so I know you (and I) can do this! 💪❤️
February sucked in my house too....my husband was in ICU for nearly two weeks after a surgery complication. Oddly enough, I didn't hardly eat at all when we were in the thick of it. It was when I knew that he would be ok that I started stress eating....kinda weird
Not weird at all, I am like that too! I hope that he is feeling better.
@@StyleWithCathyOver50 Doing much better, thanks!!
Is your husband ok?
I am a stress eater too. I replace it with a brisk walk and tell myself, that if I still want to eat after that, I can. Life can be so hard.
He's not 100%, but better. Sees a specialist next week. Thanks for asking!
Girlfriend, I might re-examine those expectations of yours. All down on yourself because you gained one pound in a month of poor sleep? Lighten up on yourself!That one pound could just be the salty food you had the day before. It’s not a race dear. It’s about getting smarter and making smarter lifestyle choices. Agree with Tina!
We all have bad days. Don't worry about only 1 pound. Next month will be better I'm sure.
Thanks Manon!
New to ww,but cannot loose wt..I follow the plan but never loose,any suggestions?
Hi Cathy, I have a channel I think might help you. She’s a certified weight loss and nutrition coach. She is a little over the top with her appearance but after watching her for awhile I stopped noticing that. The channel is Jenn’s WW Journey. She has lost about 140 lbs and she counts points but she is more about protein, fiber and she’s just a little different and I mean that in the best way possible. Anyway, if you have a few minutes watch one of her videos. She post 5 videos a week so it won’t be hard to find her. If you do let me know if you think she can help.
Thanks Sharon, I have watched Jenn in the past. 💖
Weight Watchers is actually the most successful of all the commercial diet programs. About 1% of losers keep their weight off after two years. So, in all honesty, the only thing which does work is lifestyle changes. For me, it was no snacking between meals, eating a homemade properly balanced meal, and halving my portions. I added in a daily vitamin tablet along with a for liver oil supplement. And I just kept with the routine - takes about three months for new habits to stick. In the end, I lost over 100lbs and ended up in normal BMI. Trust me, NOTHING feels as good as being a healthy weight. Please stick with it. Give yourself a year and stop beating yourself up if you don't lose enough weight one week! It took me three years.
Oh and the only foods which you should avoid are processed and ready foods. They are either too small a portion to fill you so they can keep it lower calorie ... Or, they are hideously packed with fats, sugar, salt. A homemade Italian meal can come in at 500 calories - most ready made, processed versions come in at over 1000. And, I kept a box with a few favourite small cookies in and agreed with myself that if I wanted a treat, then I would make a coffee and sit quietly with my drink and one biscuit and enjoy for fifteen minutes.
Congrats on your weight loss! 💖
Thank you! I have struggled with my weight since I was eleven .... So if I can do it, then so can you!! You have lovely eyes, very pretty smile by the way. No point in my giving you nutritional info as you obviously understand all of that .... But, what I will say .... Forget what you've done in the past because it it was going to work for you then you would have already lost the weight .... Personally, I walked away from dieting and decided just to eat healthily by change one small thing every few weeks. My first thing was I usually had two slices of toast for breakfast and I changed it to one slice plus a protein. All the little tiny choices suddenly started to work. Good luck!!
Whole wheat is bad too.
I like whole grain bread.
Get back in the saddle. Stay busy. If you get the urge, tell yourself it's not time yet.
A pound is nothing, I've done the same in February, now leading into March! I am getting back on track tomorrow, I didn't cheat daily, but, DID! Do you ever fall off the wagon and say, "oh well, it's Wednesday, I'll go back on Monday"? That's what I do😂😂
All the time!
I love sweets. And potato chips. Always my downfall. I think you are doing great. Things happen in life. Hope your husband is better.
Thank you so much!!
I admire your courage..listen to dr mark Hyman and simple plan
Thank you!
Dr mark hyman
Keep in mind that the new Food Compass (formerly food pyramid) rates frosted mini-wheats as healthier than eggs. #FAIL
Cathy what is the course that you took?
It was through my family doctor's clinic. I also took another one about Healthy Heart Eating. It was all very interesting. I found it helpful to get up to date on the new information.
yes cant lose any weight either.course like my sweets
Whole Foods, fresh food, no processed foods. The cost of the fresh and Whole Foods are to expensive.
Yes, groceries are so expensive these days.
And.... Doctor Becky
Sorry your Husband was sick, with his sinus..We here in the US. Have sinus Medicine, over the counter, in the Store.
Called Benidryl and Sudafed so sinus problems, it drys up your nose.
Thanks Donna. We have those over the counter meds too, but he needs a stronger dose that requires a prescription. Hopefully he gets some relief when he sees the doctor next week.
❤ xo s
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Try the Carnivore diet.
Have you considered weight loss surgery?
No, I'm not interested in surgery.