No one told me to put on my Joiner Hat
August 1, 2008
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Last night I attended my first real live Weight Watchers meeting with my sister.
I’ve done WW before on my own. I bought the points books on eBay and did pretty good with it for awhile. But like every other diet I’ve ever tried, the polish wears off and I go back to my old ways of eating pretty much whatever I like.
This year I turn 42. My body doesn’t bounce back like it used to and I feel the wear and tear of carrying around extra pounds more than ever. It’s time for a change and I’m committing myself to a new way of eating and getting more physical activity.
I wish I could say that I was typing this with a smile on my face. I’m not. I’m not at all looking forward to this. Tiny meals. Low fat options. Minuscule snacks.
Hey, I’m just being honest here.
I didn’t get this chubby without learning to love big portions. Making a change will involve me literally dying to my old ways and when someone dies, there’s a mourning period.
While I may not be cheerful - I am dedicated. I went to the meeting last night with a sense of determination. I stepped up on the scale with a stoic face and took my place in the classroom, ready to receive the information and encouragement they had to offer.
But no one told me that these meetings were interactive. My sis (who has been in WW meetings before) didn’t tell me that the leader breaks you into groups where you’re actually supposed to talk to other people.
Ug.
Can’t you see that I’m in mourning here? I don’t want to TALK about it. I just wanted to listen and leave. Don’t worry - I’ll be back. And maybe I can be a ‘joiner’ next time - but not today.
I managed to hold my silence by giving a nod here and there during the discussions and felt relieved when we were released back to our seats again. We left with our back of WW tricks and I told my sis I’d work on finding my Joiner Hat by next week’s meeting. The look on her face tells me I’d better 
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Congratulations on taking that step towards a healthier you Kelly. I think it’s great that you joined WW and have to attend the meetings…there’s definitely a sense of accountability in having the actual live meetings to go to. I look forward to hearing about your progress
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Awesome step Kelly, I’m so happy for you. Please keep us posted
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Great Step. I keep thinking I need to get involved in a program, but I just can’t seem to do it. Congratulations and may your mourning allow you to move forward and achieve your goal.
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Congrats on taking that step towards proactive health. I know you will do great and I am going to remember you in my prayers. This was a good step and if I know you like I think you do, you will eventually pipe up that voice
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Wow gals
Thanks for the encouragement. I needed it tonight. Day one has gone just great. I have plenty of points left to get me through this last four hours before dawn.
I already feel the pall of mourning lifting. I’ll get used to the new portion sizes soon and look forward to seeing some results
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Congratulations Kelly. Because you’re focused and determined, I know you’re going to do very well. Telling others about it helps the accountability factor stay in place too… ’cause we’re going to ask you about it
Be encouraged 
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Congratulations Kelly. You have the determination I only wish I had. And now that you have told all your readers about it, and all the encouragement that is coming in from your post, I can tell that you possess a stick-to-itiveness that will help you succeed.
Keep On Smiling 
It only gets better from here on in……..I think!!!!
I’m signing up this week! My weigh-in day will be Wednesday because that’s what worked before. I lost 35 lbs., then was healthy enough to conceive Alex! LOL I’m 45 and need to get this done already. I do it completely online and it works. I don’t have to go to a meeting, which I will probably blow off anyway, and I stick to it. It’s like a game between me and my points list each day.
Good luck!
Rosemary
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Regina, I know you’ll keep me accountable sister
I need it!
Tomorrow is weight in day. I’ve been sticking to the program so looking forward to my first little results!
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Hi Kelly,
Congratulations on the progress you are making in your weight loss goals. I am trying to get back into a gym routine again myself. I lost my momentum about six months ago and now I am trying to get back into it again. I keep reminding myself how much better I feel on the days I commit to a workout.
So here’s to your success!
Patty
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