I shared these on a Weight Watchers Facebook group back in 2015 after losing 106 pounds. Thought I'd put it here.
#1 Do all your planning/shopping/cooking/prepping on the weekend. It's a lot of work but I love not having to even think about what to eat (let alone having to cook it) the rest of the week.
#2 Pre-track as often as possible. When I track my breakfast, I go ahead and track exactly what I will eat for the rest of the day. I can always go back and edit if needed. Eating the same thing for a week helps make tracking easier as well.
#3 Stick to minimally processed food as much as possible. They will fill you up and make you healthier! Sure the little Weight Watchers snack bars and such are delicious but view them more as a special treat than as a staple of your diet. I try to remember to "splurge" on healthy/natural high-point items like nuts, whole grain baked goods, butter, high quality chocolate, etc.
#4 Don't allow negative thoughts to live in your mind. When they come, reframe them immediately as something positive. "Ughhh... I don't FEEL like working out today!" becomes "I'm so lucky to be able to move my body." or "I always feel great after excercising." I even sort of "lie" to myself in hopes that I'll start to believe it. I think things like "I love to move!" and "Resisting junk food is easy for me!"
#5 Remind yourself often of this: Slow and steady wins the race. Actually "steady" should be replaced with "having ups and downs but overall, moving in the right direction". And "race" should be replaced with "life long journey". This journey requires patience and kindness towards yourself. How you react after slip ups is VITALLY important. Forgive yourself and start fresh (It doesn't have to be the next week or day! It can be the next meal or better yet, the next bite!)
#6 Surround yourself with inspiration. Make a dream boards. Hang positive quotes everywhere. Talk about your journey so others can encourage you. Read blogs. Visit message boards. Browse health magazines and books, the Weight Watchers website, Pinterest, etc. Make a list of your reasons why you are losing weight and review often.
#7 Stop watching TV. Less couch time and no TV commercials - I still watch shows on DVD but I think the lessened exposure to ads for junk food is a huge deal!
#1 Do all your planning/shopping/cooking/prepping on the weekend. It's a lot of work but I love not having to even think about what to eat (let alone having to cook it) the rest of the week.
#2 Pre-track as often as possible. When I track my breakfast, I go ahead and track exactly what I will eat for the rest of the day. I can always go back and edit if needed. Eating the same thing for a week helps make tracking easier as well.
#3 Stick to minimally processed food as much as possible. They will fill you up and make you healthier! Sure the little Weight Watchers snack bars and such are delicious but view them more as a special treat than as a staple of your diet. I try to remember to "splurge" on healthy/natural high-point items like nuts, whole grain baked goods, butter, high quality chocolate, etc.
#4 Don't allow negative thoughts to live in your mind. When they come, reframe them immediately as something positive. "Ughhh... I don't FEEL like working out today!" becomes "I'm so lucky to be able to move my body." or "I always feel great after excercising." I even sort of "lie" to myself in hopes that I'll start to believe it. I think things like "I love to move!" and "Resisting junk food is easy for me!"
#5 Remind yourself often of this: Slow and steady wins the race. Actually "steady" should be replaced with "having ups and downs but overall, moving in the right direction". And "race" should be replaced with "life long journey". This journey requires patience and kindness towards yourself. How you react after slip ups is VITALLY important. Forgive yourself and start fresh (It doesn't have to be the next week or day! It can be the next meal or better yet, the next bite!)
#6 Surround yourself with inspiration. Make a dream boards. Hang positive quotes everywhere. Talk about your journey so others can encourage you. Read blogs. Visit message boards. Browse health magazines and books, the Weight Watchers website, Pinterest, etc. Make a list of your reasons why you are losing weight and review often.
#7 Stop watching TV. Less couch time and no TV commercials - I still watch shows on DVD but I think the lessened exposure to ads for junk food is a huge deal!
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