I have tried to lose weight time and time again. And each time, I fail. I don't want to fail anymore....
Last Thursday, I went to Target with my husband in search for an adorable Halloween shirt I had been eying for some time. We'd been on the hunt for the shirt in an XXL; I knew there was no way an XL would fit me because of the cut. When I found the shirt (finally!), I held it up and thought that it looked like my usual size. I was ecstatic! As soon as we got home, I just HAD to try it on, I couldn't wait! First, I put on the black skirt that I had purchased on clearance at Old Navy. That was mistake number one. I purchased the skirt several weeks ago in an XL without trying it on. Most times, skirts in that size fit me well. Not this one. Nope. Nuh uh. But I was okay with that, I figured that once I drop about 10 or 15 pounds, it'll slip on, no problemo. So, I had the ill-fitting skirt on, and excitedly pulled the cute shirt over my head. Hmm. “This feels tight already,” I thought. As I pulled the shirt the rest of the way down, I became instantly upset. I told my husband that I didn't want him to see the outfit, that it was too tight. He coaxed me out of the room and took it all in. Then he simply said, “Yeah, it's maybe a little small.” With that, I FREAKED OUT. I started crying, threw myself onto my bed, and just let it all out. I was punching it with my fists, kicking my legs, and just crying. “This,” I thought, “is rock bottom.” Once I composed myself, I took off the offending outfit and marched back into the living room. On auto pilot, I found myself opening my computer, typing in a web address, and telling my husband matter-of-factly, “I'm signing up for Weight Watchers.”
That's it, guys. I'm now a member of Weight Watchers. I knew that I couldn't do this alone anymore. It feels good having the tools that I need to give me a little direction along my journey. I have been making much better choices foodwise because I know that those little points are going to add up.
I'm going to finally do this. Oh man, I really am!
Good for you! I hate hitting rock bottom, I did too a few weeks ago. I joined WW online. Right now they have a fee trial period of 7 days and then $65 for 3 months. I love it so far, let me know if you need anything at all. ~ Stephanie
ReplyDeleteI am a WW online member and I like the program and tools a lot. I think you'll have success w/ the program! Hitting rock bottom is never fun...glad you pulled through it with new resolve!
ReplyDeleteAs sad as it is, sometimes we need to hit rock bottom. Better to have it happen sooner rather than later in my opinion. I'm still waiting for mine. I have a feeling it's coming soon.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with weight watchers! I've heard good things about it.
I am beyond happy for you. I know it took seeing a few pictures of myself UNHAPPY at a holiday celebration and I HID in back of everyone and hated my outfit too. :( Nothing fit me and I cried a lot. :(
ReplyDeleteWW works...totally. I know you will be a WW LOSER! :) Please email me if you need anything!!! My first TIP- print out the FILLING FOOD list and put it on the fridge. When I want snacks I try to reach for stuff on that list. Helps me feel full longer if I chose foods off of that list to eat too! :)
XOXO You are so strong, and I have faith that you will succeed at this journey!
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Good luck!!! I kinda want to try weight watchers too. My cousin has dropped a ton of weight doing it. You most definitely can too! Keep your chin up you can do it.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you hit rock bottom, but I'm glad you're doing what will work for you - sometimes reaching for that "help" is the hardest part. You totally CAN do this. :)
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you had to have such a yucky experience - but I hope it will lead to much happiness as you begin WW!!
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