Seriously, I am a TRACKER now and I
LOVE it. Why have I gotten so into tracking? Receptionist Laurie and
Leader Laurie have a challenge going on. We have committed to a certain number
of PPVs (PointsPlus Values) per day and we have to pay the other a dollar if we
go over. We are both trying to lose a few pounds to get to our "happy
weight." (For people hanging out around goal- there is the weight that you
usually weigh and then there is the weight that you feel really good at- your
"happy weight.")
We had
a slow start! Our first week I went over my committed PPVs the first four days.
I thought, "Whoa! This is not easy!" We chalked up the first week to
"practice," and now we are both rolling along with greater success.
TWO BIG
TOOLS:
1. I am
using my tracker. I
am in love with my tracker. I see what a good friend my tracker is! (It's more
than a little humbling that it has taken me so long to become an expert
tracker.) My tracker has given me the following insights:
1.
I'm
much more careful about what goes in my mouth when I have to write it down.
2.
It
stops me from over-nibbling in the evenings- a big accomplishment.
3.
It
makes me plan and balance my meals better.
4.
It
is KEY (did you hear KEY?!) to losing weight.
2.
Having a buddy. A
friendly competition, someone to check in with, someone who cares- these things
can make a difference. We are supporting each other.
Do you
have someone in your life for extra support? Some
people join WW with a buddy. Others come to our meeting room and MAKE a friend.
They begin a relationship outside the meeting room through walks or emails and
lend extra support. Take advantage of this opportunity.
Back to tracking. Make your tracker your friend. You will love this friend. This is the kind of
friend that is the real deal. She will tell you when you've been great and when
you need a tune-up. She will give you the info you need in black and white to
be successful. And remember our favorite saying:
ONLY TRACK ON THE DAYS YOU WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT!
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