Step Back and Focus

We like to have fun in my Weight Watchers meetings. I especially love it when I ask a member a question like, "Why do you think you did not stay on plan this week?" and the member says something like, "It was the martinis!" I usually laugh. However, if we want to accomplish our goals, we need to get serious. I know you are responsible in other areas of your lives. For instance, I know you need your job, so if your boss comes in and asks if you finished a top priority project, you wouldn't say, sorry I'm busy drinking martinis! You take your job seriously!

So when you come to the scale and see the number, sometimes you say {insert excuse here}. Sometimes that reason is serious, like illness, flooded cellar, Royal Caribbean cruise. But other times is just the same thing as last week. I want you to look at last week, step back and think what do I need to do better? And then do it!!! Instead of being stressed when you are trying to figure out what to wear or what the doctor is going to say at your checkup, get yourself moving and make a plan on what needs to be done to have a successful week.

We've had some great meetings when members have figured out how what needs to change to have a great weigh in (I think they already knew) and they say it out loud, so they feel committed to do it! Then, they have success!

You know what you need to work on to have a great week. Don't just think or talk about it - do it! Do you need to add variety? Then look in the week one booklet, on-line or in eTools and find at least ONE new food idea. EAT A GOOD BREAKFAST on Saturday morning, so you don't get into the rut of eating "whatever" the rest of the day. Plan what you are going to eat for the week on Sunday. Actually make some food. Write yourself a note and put it on your bathroom mirror so you will remember what needs to get done. FOCUS. Execute. Give yourself a hand. I look forward to hearing about your plans and actions steps in the WW meetings.