Join me for a meal?
June 11, 2007 | Filed under: An ass the size of Rhode Island
“In the Middle Ages, they had guillotines, stretch racks, whips and chains. Nowadays, we have a much more effective torture device called the bathroom scale.” ~Stephen Phillips
On Memorial Day, I decided to make the painful decision to put myself on Weight Watchers. There wasn’t a specific event, unless you count the tremendous way that I can imbibe three meals straight of fried clams and French fries and then a chimichanga to boot. I will interject here by questioning why no one ever mentioned to me that burritos could be fried? Why? Why keep such a delicious secret to yourselves?
Anyway, I returned home and said well this is it and just signed up for it. I’ve told approximately three people about it, including Jonna who was great support when I told her that I went to Friday’s and ate my entire entrée. Including breadsticks. My favorite response was from Amy – after I decided to not eat risotto in favor of more wine - who gently touched my arm and looked genuinely concerned when she asked “But why??” That makes me love her even more than I thought possible, because she is totally oblivious to the way the fat just jiggles around my belly.
Other than that, I doubt it’s all that noticeable the way I run away immediately after I’ve eaten to hover over the computer quickly adding up Points values to see if I’ve hit my magic number yet. And then I get on the elliptical for 52 minutes to gain some activity points value so that I can drown my sorrows in a perfect 5 oz pour of wine (2 Points!)
This evening my mother made low carb pasta, but then decided to throw in some butter – STRAIGHT UP BUTTER – and grated parmesan cheese. I then literally stared her down and grilled her as to exactly how much she put into the pasta. Down to the number of “oh just a toss” of parmesan she put into my pasta because those are my precious, precious points. And I am super anal when it comes to the difference between 1 tablespoon and 1 ½ tsps. Why is it so difficult to pay attention to just how much was put in? WHY?
Thus far 2.5 lbs lost. I’m sure I’ll be on a roll if I continue my regularly scheduled dinner time inquisition as to exactly how many pats of butter were put into the pot. And was it a regular sliced pat or just a thinly sliced one? I DEMAND TO KNOW.
chirky says:
Everyone seems to be doing WW these days - even my husband suggested we do it, and he doesn’t even READ blogs to know that “everyone” is doing it.
We haven’t started yet, by the way. But maybe soon.
Sandy says:
Omigoodness you can do the elliptical? I’m so effin jealous right now. Do you know that I can’t even complete 10 on that thing?
My equipment of choice is the balance ball…LOVE it!
Laurie says:
I lost 140lbs on WW. It took about 2yrs, but it was well worth it. It really works. The points thing is amazing. Good luck, you’re doing great so far.
Schnozz says:
Dude. You just told a whole story! (I think.) I feel so fulfilled. So all-knowing.
Good luck with WW. I know lots of people who have done really well on it!
Tricia says:
wait. labor day already happened? holy shit! I’ve missed so many appointments.
yeah not really, my life is not that exciting.
I’m on WW… uh technically. I mean I pay for the online thingy, I just uhh…yeah.
and yes, i delurked just to point out the error in holiday name. yes. i am that anal. sorry
Bone says:
I should keep track of what I eat one day. Would you add up my points, you know, just for fun?
Isabel says:
Hooray for you! I did WW right before I had Babboo and it totally worked for me.
(I found that using the recipes from their website totally helped keep me in check.)
Keep up the good work.
photobugchick says:
I started May 1 and I have lost 17 pounds so far. I couldn’t be happier and when I joined, I thought it would just be a crock.
Now I am hooked. Good for you chica!
Abigail says:
While the earning points from exercise thing is totally appealing, how do you eat out? I’m a big eat-out person and I’m kinda a snob too (shocker) so I’m never at chain restaurants with online nutritional facts.
Also, I have a trial gym membership. Do I get points for that?
jonniker says:
You can totally do this. I honestly adore WW, and I make no bones about it. I feel better, and I look better, and hell, even if I don’t look better, I FEEL like I do, and that’s all that matters!
Hooray! Also, whole wheat pasta and Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter spray goes nicely with a shake of parmesan. It’s pretty phenomenal, actually, as is pesto in a packet made with ff half and half, the butter spray and some parmesan. MMMMMMM.
I am proud of you, and I’m here anytime.
Jay says:
Good for you, do try to be reasonable!
But man, for a post about diets, this one sure made me hungry!
girlgoyle says:
OMG it’s soooooooooo difficult to lose weight. Like a hamster going nowhere you get on the treadmill and run and run and run just to find that you’ve lost a few grams. I lost 10lbs in a few months but now I’m afraid of getting on the scale as something tells me it’s all back.Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy?????????
therapydoc says:
You have to stare the enablers in the eye and make them look at the health risks of overweight, and ask, “What is it, you don’t love me? What?”
Good luck. Love that you exercise, and Weight Watchers is a great program.
Maria says:
I’ve known about chimichangas for a long time, but I’ve never had one. Sad, no?
Yeah for the -2.5 lbs.! I tried WW twice and gained both times. It didn’t work for me, but I know many people for whom it did work. I will cheer you on from NYC.
Vaguely Urban says:
You go, lady. Weight Watchers (I call it “the Dub”) has been keeping me much less fat for five years. It works. The whole “lifestyle” approach? Means you can eff up de vez en cuando and still succeed in the long haul. Good luck to you, and write me if you need to vent.