Watching and Weighting
Well, today I made good on a promise that was made some months ago: I joined Weight Watchers.
I certainly don't consider myself really fat, but I weigh more than I should and it affects my self-image. It may also be contributing to my back problem, so dropping a few pounds can't hurt.
Going to my first session I was a bit nervous, not knowing what to expect. I had visions of Richard Simmons jumping out from behind a curtain saying, "Okay kiddies, we're going to burn that fat! Let's go! And-a ONE and-a TWO...I know you can do it....GO!"
Instead, it was fairly quiet as the 12 or so women who attended (yes, I was the only man) weighed-in and took their seats. There was some discussion about willpower and staying with the plan, plus a few more words about sodium as a dietary requirement. Pretty laid back, really.
After that, one of the WW reps sat down with me and went over all the literature, explaining the program in detail. The big advantage is that you don't have to cut out any of your favorite foods, you just need to know how to manage your diet.
I've started a page that will follow my weight watching program, but you have to send me an e-mail to let me know you're interested. I don't want to post the URL publically, but if you want to follow the progress...don't be shy. In fact, I could use the support.
I certainly don't consider myself really fat, but I weigh more than I should and it affects my self-image. It may also be contributing to my back problem, so dropping a few pounds can't hurt.
Going to my first session I was a bit nervous, not knowing what to expect. I had visions of Richard Simmons jumping out from behind a curtain saying, "Okay kiddies, we're going to burn that fat! Let's go! And-a ONE and-a TWO...I know you can do it....GO!"
Instead, it was fairly quiet as the 12 or so women who attended (yes, I was the only man) weighed-in and took their seats. There was some discussion about willpower and staying with the plan, plus a few more words about sodium as a dietary requirement. Pretty laid back, really.
After that, one of the WW reps sat down with me and went over all the literature, explaining the program in detail. The big advantage is that you don't have to cut out any of your favorite foods, you just need to know how to manage your diet.
I've started a page that will follow my weight watching program, but you have to send me an e-mail to let me know you're interested. I don't want to post the URL publically, but if you want to follow the progress...don't be shy. In fact, I could use the support.
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