Find what works for you

For me, WW (Weight Watchers) works. It always has and I am guessing it always will.

I first started with WW in 2009. And after being away from it for a number of years, I started back up. And let me tell you how good it feels to be back on track.

After last week’s weigh-in, however, I will admit I was dreading stepping on the scale this morning. I didn’t gain last week, I stayed the same, which is truly a win, but as many of you know, it is still deflating – especially when you are in the beginning stages of your journey. Feeling a little apprehensive, I stepped on the scale and to my surprise, I had a good loss. A great loss, really.

I started back on WW on Jan. 3 and have since dropped nearly 12 pounds.

To be honest, I am quite shocked. I think I am even doing better this time around compared to the first time I ever started with WW. And yes, of course, I would love for the extra pounds to just melt off and not have to work so damn hard at it, but I have to say, I am happy and actually a little proud of myself. I have been working hard by way of making sure I get my exercise in and in making healthier choices. I have yet to feel deprived. I feel great. I am eating normal portions sizes again and am still enjoying the foods I love.

Although, I have to say this past weekend, I skipped cake. Yes, me. I skipped cake. If you know me, you know my love for cake. If you don’t know me, let’s just say if I could, I would eat cake every damn day. I love cake. But I knew if I had one piece, even a small piece, I would spiral and give up and eat three more pieces without even blinking my eyes. I felt powerful saying no. It felt good to say no. Will that happen every time. Nope, it sure won’t. But this time it did and I was happy.

Anyway, like I said, for me, WW works. I know that not everybody likes WW, but that’s the cool part, they don’t have to. Everyone has to find what works for them. Everyone has to find their thing and for me, it is definitely WW.

I was chatting with a friend recently and she told me about a program she is starting. I was excited for her. I didn’t try and steer her toward WW because that is what I love. Instead, I listened intently and am genuinely excited for her. I am cheering her on and hope what she found works for her. I am proud of her and seriously super stoked. I am 100% behind her and will help in any way I can.

Stop the stigma

I have to share something that popped up on my Facebook feed.

Ironically, this popped up on the day I made an appointment to talk to a counselor. I won’t get into all of it just yet, but I am here to say that if you know things are not right in your head, if you feel off, if you are feeling down, if you are just not feeling like yourself, there is absolutely NO SHAME in reaching out for help. I am not sure what is going, but I know things are not right. It is really hard to try and explain. I am not sure if it is all related to menopause or if it is just genetics or what, but after a recent meltdown, I knew it was time to reach out. I may share more about this part of my journey, I may not. I am only mentioning it because I want and need people to know that it is OK to ask for help. If you feel you need help, just do the damn thing and ask for it. Please, just do it.