Hello! Well, it's day three since the big snap and all is going well. I woke up with a horrible sinus headache (steak knife stabbing through the center of my right eye) pain today...and I was supposed to go to the 9:30am WW meeting. I was actually looking forward to going and reconnecting with my old WW leader. Well, my sinus issues got the best of me and after a few doses of advil, sinus meds and sinus nasal spray it was back to bed for this lovely lady. To my surprise when I awoke a few hours later I felt great. So, the first thing I did was jump online and see when the next WW meeting was for today - 4pm. Great!
I left the house at 3:30 and got to the meeting in plenty of time to register. I am kinda a pro at the registering process...having done it too many times. The meeting itself was ok - a few crazies in the bunch, but I think that is always to be expected. The leader, Maggie, was a nice lady and told us about her quest to lose her 30lbs. Way to go...but I need a leader who has had to lose more than that Maggie. I need someone I can relate to. Next week it is back to Lisa.
I learned an awesome thing at the meeting today. I am totally excited and want to share it with everyone. WW is rolling out a program called Lose for Good, a campaign created to empower people to get healthier while also giving back to others in need. The program addresses two global epidemics -- obesity(1) and chronic hunger and malnutrition(2). For every pound lost by Weight Watchers Members during a six-week period, beginning September 7 and ending October 18, Weight Watchers will donate the cost of one pound of food -- up to one million dollars. The funds will go to two hunger-fighting organizations: Share Our Strength, which works to make sure no child in America grows up hungry, and Action Against Hunger, which provides immediate and long-term solutions for hunger to people around the world. These organizations will use the funds to enhance existing programs.
Here are some startling statistics they shared with us -
(1) There are 1.6 billion overweight people in the world, World Health Organization
(2) There were 862 million people in the world in 2007 that were underfed, Bread for the World
(2) There were 862 million people in the world in 2007 that were underfed, Bread for the World
So my friend, if you are thinking of joining WW now is the time. Not only will you be doing a world of good for yourself, but you will be helping others. If you know me - you know that is nothing I feel better about than helping my fellow brothers and sisters. If you are in Chicago and want to join - please be my guest and attend a meeting me. We will both receive these cool eco-friendly shopping bags that are screened with Lose for Good on them. Awesome! I really want one - so I hope someone out there tags along with me!!!
2 comments:
Hey blogger! You go girl. I'm pulling for you. You can do it. I love that WW is tying weight loss into doing for others. I know this will motivate you and many others...Got a new book for you. It's called "Goal Sisters". It's all about finding a partner or partners to hold you accountable, support you, etc. in a very structured way. I'm reading it now and forming a partnership.
Proud of you!
xoxo,
Shmee
Congrats on starting your new journey! I "snapped" on my 45th birthday, and I'm proud to say I've lost 13 pounds so far. I'm doing the Flex program right now, but I'm thinking I'll switch to the Core program when I get to about 200 pounds. You are welcome to view my blog, as I'm trying to make it a habit to put my food journal there. I tend to get in food ruts and eat what works, but it's healthy (most of the time).
My blog is at: http://3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/debala/
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