tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389249662859662959.post8863506482687622100..comments2023-04-03T08:47:27.757-05:00Comments on Confessions of a guy at Weight Watchers: A good couple of daysMatt Keelinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10185721103397430457noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389249662859662959.post-35374483578247800142008-08-03T17:12:00.000-05:002008-08-03T17:12:00.000-05:00Very impressed with your diligence.Zoomed into you...Very impressed with your diligence.<BR/>Zoomed into your blog accidently.<BR/>Inspiring! <BR/>So what ya gonna do when you hit the 100 lb mark?<BR/>Keep up the great work. I'm "rooting" for ya.SuperDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08685513856624802455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389249662859662959.post-88306107467936715842008-08-02T14:40:00.000-05:002008-08-02T14:40:00.000-05:00I found that I actually looked forward to losing t...I found that I actually looked forward to losing the points. I always looked to eat the foods that gave me the most "bang for the buck" point-wise in order to avoid as many hunger issues as I could. Most times it worked, but sometimes I just had to deal with being hungry. But I can honestly say that I don't remember ever having to deal with anything close to ravenous hunger when I was losing.<BR/><BR/>Just remember that sometimes it's <B>normal</B> to be hungry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389249662859662959.post-14590455470618780152008-08-02T13:09:00.000-05:002008-08-02T13:09:00.000-05:00Hi Matt,Isn't it funny how just 1 tiny point, 50 l...Hi Matt,<BR/><BR/>Isn't it funny how just 1 tiny point, 50 little calories (give or take) can seem so important to us? I know that as my daily points have decreased it's always surprised me just how much I miss them when they're gone. As I say good bye to them one at a time I'm struck by just how difficult it seems to do so...and by just how quickly I get over it.<BR/><BR/>I know that, for me, I've looked forward to using my points without having a sensation of real hunger as the impetus to do so--but I don't think that's an unusual, or necessarily a bad thing. Let's face it, I didn't eat my way to nearly 400 pounds because I was 'hungry' every time food passed my lips. In fact, I think that some of us are simply built to never have a totally natural relationship with our body and may never instinctually know it's needs. I know that the first time I actually felt real hunger I didn't recognize it for what it was (I thought I might be coming down with something). The truth is that, even though I'm getting better at it, I may never get to a point where I don't eat simply because it's "time" to and I've got points to spend. Furthermore, I'm not sure that's a bad thing. If that is my lot in life, then it is what it is--and I can work that fact into my plans and get on with my life and stop pining for that elusive 'normality' that may never be an option for me.<BR/><BR/>You'll cope with the loss of your points when the time comes, and after the first time it get's eaiser. Trust the science. The day that I start believing that I can do this without thinking, without tracking, that I have somehow conquered my food issues for good...that's the day I'll start gaining it all back, ounce by ounce.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad I stumbled on your blog, thanks for the read!<BR/><BR/>Sara<BR/>www.freewebs.com/skinnysaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389249662859662959.post-74740187937145133092008-08-01T17:56:00.000-05:002008-08-01T17:56:00.000-05:00Actually the less points really didn't make a big ...Actually the less points really didn't make a big difference. As I lost more, I moved more and got more AP's. I actually eat about the same number of points now as when I started. Maintenance adds a few and exercising helps too. <BR/><BR/>You'll find ways to scrape a few daily points off though.TB--Milwaukeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08820683872993735450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389249662859662959.post-40913877668696350962008-08-01T15:17:00.000-05:002008-08-01T15:17:00.000-05:00I can't answer the WW question but maybe the snack...I can't answer the WW question but maybe the snacking one. I agree that you should eat frequently including snacks to keep the metabolism up but maybe you body is craving the sugar in the fruit? Maybe choosing a lower sugar snack, like some protein may help. Just a suggestion from my 3 short months of experience :) Have a great weekend.new*mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05147814248509745599noreply@blogger.com