I awoke this morning with indecision on my mind. It was 7:05 and I heard the door shut. I know that John was going outside to shovel snow. Should I lie there and try to go back to sleep? or should I get up and get ready to go to Weight Watchers?
I met a lady last week at church who was new and we got to talking - strangely enough about Weight Watchers. I said I used to go and met my goal but since then (a few years ago) I have climbed up a bit. No, not rock climbing, nor mountain climbing, nor hiking. No...none of those things. I have climbed up in weight again!!!
So, we made a deal to meet on Sat morning at Weight Watchers. Is it coincidental that we both go to the same location near my house at the same time on the same day? Saturday! How coincidental is that? I have been talking to myself for the past few months and lecturing myself on returning to WW so that I would have some accountability - other than myself!
So, there I am, lying in bed, and encouraging myself to 'get out of bed' and 'go' to the agreed on appointment. Now, I know that if I didn't go, she would not be mad at me, nor likely would she really care. She was going with her friend that she always goes with and has coffee there before they weigh in. So whether I go or not does not mean a lot to her. BUT I know it will mean a lot to me. So, I got up, got ready and away I went. Saturday morning at 8:25 a.m. I am out the door into the cold and snow! I guess that shows some determination!
On arriving, there were lots of ladies there already. I got signed up (again) and paid my dues (again) and bought a calculator (again). Although I am a Lifetime Member, I still have to pay as my goal weight (haha) is not where I am now. I sat by myself trying to read all the information package ahead of time and my new acquaintance was not there yet. I sat beside a woman, Pauline, who said I looked familiar to her. (Perhaps we knew each other 4 years ago when we were both lighter! ) Anyway, we seemed to click. I spotted my other friend come in with her friend and sit at the far side of the hall so never got a chance to talk to her until after the meeting. I did meet three other ladies that go to my church and that I know quite well. So...I am feeling encouraged. I am not alone in this 'weight' battle. We are all about the same age so it should be interesting, challenging and encouraging for each of us to meet our goals.
Now my effort is into reading the books, setting up my calculator and 'sticking to the plan'. It appears they have a NEW program called PointsPlus. They tell you to forget about the old program and just work with this new one. That won't be hard for me as OBVIOUSLY I have already forgotten about the old way which is why I am back!!
I may not share a lot about this battle, but suffice it to say that I am not alone. If you are in the same boat (or ship), don't jump yet! Hang in there. We can do this!
On a light-hearted note, I was reading in my bible this morning after returning from WW, the following verse which I have now taken as an assurance that I am not alone but that HE is with me. Psalm 18:17 He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me.
For me, this is definitely a reference to my 'enemy', the desire for cookies, nibblies and all those other 'not so good for me' items. I am taking this as my scripture verse for the next 12 weeks.
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