@SahmIam wrote:
@Mominohio wrote:
@SahmIam wrote:
Hate me but I don't care.
Until I see her lose, oh, 80 pounds or so ... I don't care what she proclaims.
The woman is obese. To lose 26 pounds is great however... the majority of WW members lose this amount and then begin to gain and lose the same amount until they either quite or figure out the problem. There are many articles/research on this. In the end, she'll carry far more weight (pardon the pun) when she's closer to/hits goal because that will show everyone how great the program really is.
Right now, she looks no different then when she started. Just saying.
I really don't like when people do this to others who are trying to achieve a goal. I don't care who she is or how much money she has or has invested in this company, the fact that she obviously has battled a weight issue her entire life, then has success, no matter how small, is a big deal.
I doubt one would attack an alcoholic who was celebrating 26 days sober. One would be supportive and positive as they struggle and fight their demons.
For some reason, people with weight issues aren't given the same kindness, consideration, support, or credit as drug addicts, or alcoholics when they strive to overcome. What's up with that?
I've lost more than 200 pounds on WW and have another 100 or so to go, so my comment comes from a place that very few can imagine.
One of the things that ticks me off (as well as other WW members) is the fact that she is out there proclaiming "oh I can eat bread every day. This is NOT a diet" when, in reality, VERY FEW can have bread daily due to the stict limit on daily points. The vast majority only get 30 per day. Oprah gets far more. There is no way she weighs less than I.. and at 248, I get 38 points a day. Only 8 points but it's actually a LARGE amount when you have to count mustard, pickle relish, some vinegars and many other things the majority of people take for granted when they eat.
I'll say it again: talk to me, Oprah, when the New Year Resolution members stop coming to meetings, when members who are having issues due to the caloric restrictions say "forget this" and she has lost more than 25 pounds. That last part is crucial because when you have at least 100 to lose (and I'm betting she does), it's a WHOLE different pack of pies, let me tell ya.
Oh and the timing is just too, too convienent for the purchase of stocks and for her "bread" announcement. I mean, come on.
Anyway, JMHO.
I'm choosing to separate Oprah the business wiz from Oprah the overweight and struggling woman. I know she has combined them to make more fortune, but I will not belittle her successesj(weight loss wise) because they don't match 'mine'.
My first thought is that you are very frustrated (maybe even angry) with the WW program. You seem to be agitated with how little you can eat or what you can eat, and I'm only basing it on what appears to be the tone of your post about this.
Any weight loss, in the beginning is easy, especially if you are in the "need to loose 100 lb. plus" club. I know from experience, because I've done it. The weight comes off quickly at first, and it takes more work the further you progress.
I know many people find success with WW, but to me, it is a complicated and life consuming process, that has you constantly thinking about the one thing you want to not think about...food. Count points, weigh in all the time etc. Up because you loose two pounds, down because you gain one back. To me, not healthy emotionally. Lifestyle change is more effective than following so many rules, and processes.
But whatever works for each individual is what they should be doing, and while no one has to be impressed with Oprah or believe her hype with this latest mix of investment and health, the fact that she can eat bread and loose weight is possible, and many people don't deny themselves one or two things they love, in moderation, and manage to reach and maintain healthy weight levels. It's different for everyone.
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