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Hi Everyone,
I was wondering if anyone here can recommend a good ww class in South dublin? I used to go to a great class in Templeogue run by a fantastic leader called Deirdre but since returning to Ireland the class is gone. Any other good classes around? I need some thinspiration for the new year
I used to go to the class in the Glenalbyn sports and leisure centre in Stillorgan, it is kind of near the cinema there at the shopping centre? I found it was a very motivating class and it was always buzzing and busy - lots of people there. The leaders name is Mary. I found her to be a positive influence and very friendly. As far as I know she is still there. It was on a Tuesday when I went there.
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Mary has retired but there's a new leader called Corina and she's really good. Not sure if it's the same Deirdre but there's a leader called Deirdre that does a class in Dundrum at 10 on Wednesday morning. There's also a great leader called Fiona that does classes in kiltiernan on Wednesday at 5 and 6.30 and in Dun Laoighre on Thursday evenings. Hope that helps.
I have been to Fionas classes in Rochestown on Thursdays, I find her fantastic, I've been to loads of different classes and hers were by far my favourite. 0 -
Hi Everyone,
I was wondering if anyone here can recommend a good ww class in South dublin? I used to go to a great class in Templeogue run by a fantastic leader called Deirdre but since returning to Ireland the class is gone. Any other good classes around? I need some thinspiration for the new year
Hi Couria, If its the class I am thinking of I used to go to that class aswell it was in St Judes. Deirdre is still running the classes but she has moved to the community centre in firhouse just beside the scout den. I go to the 10.30 class on a Thursday she also has evening classes on that day in that venue. I have to say I have been to a few classes and I still think that she is one of the best leaders around.
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Sorry for the long posts, I just hit reply as I was going though them
I was tempted to give up today but when I stepped on the scales I was down so that motivated me to keep going!
There was a few people asking about Christmas and how to handle it. When I did WW last time my leader gave me some great tips. First of all we had to write in a Christmas card what our ideal weight would be at the first weigh in back after the Christmas. So for example you could put down 3lbs gain, maintain or 3lbs loss. I put down 5lbs loss and low and behold I lost 5lbs! Secondly she told us to pick 3 days that we would take off from WW. For me those were 25th, 26th and NYE. The rest of the days you had to point as normal and stick to plan. That was before weeklies so it was tough! This year I am following that plan. I am setting my target as 5lbs loss. I am taking 22nd (day after 12 pubs!), 25th and 26th off. I am sticking to dailies every other day and then using weeklies for NYE but still within points. I am also off work so going to make a big push with exercise. I have spent the best part of the year enjoying food and its time to get real!
Hi Duffy, Thanks for the great tips:) I am going to have to really push myself over christmas and try not to gain too much. Food is a real weakness for me.0 -
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I suppose I'm going to have to wait til next week til I find out if I'm switching to maintenance(eeeh!!! ) before I come up with my plan. At the moment it looks like I'll just watch the choc, and deserts and go for a run in the afternoons to get those points back! I'll need to start pointing our Christmas treats soon before I go home! Cream is always on everything! *rolls eyes*
Hi Keesa, I will keep my fingers crossed that you get to maintenance this week:) Good luck.:)0 -
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Was furious with myself yesterday - Had a few drinks with friends Saturday night, all budgeted for in my weeklies... Then they brought out the nibbles. Couldn't stop picking at them!
Now I weighed myself this morning and the scales is still looking good but I'm still mad at myself for letting myself get carried away like that!0 -
don't be hard on yourself Jubella, I was a little less than angelic this week, again all allowed for in my points, with a little extra nibble here and there (my sister brought home chips and a chocolate orange one night!)Was furious with myself yesterday - Had a few drinks with friends Saturday night, all budgeted for in my weeklies... Then they brought out the nibbles. Couldn't stop picking at them!
Now I weighed myself this morning and the scales is still looking good but I'm still mad at myself for letting myself get carried away like that!
Though it may feel like it at times, its not all about the food, its about making the decision to change and turning up at your meeting every week. Guilt like that has in the past made me skip a meeting thinking I'll get it all on track by next week instead, and then end up in a worse place weeks later. You made a bad choice, but its in the past, the future is what counts!0 -
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Congratulations on the loss :-) I am hoping for 2lb myself tomorrow. Fingers crossed. 3lb would definitely be doable in the week if you're determined! Best of luck with it.
I have weigh in tomorrow morning...Don't really know what to expect as I am back on the coffee and have not been cycling. Started back up the Couch to 5k this week though, which I am happy about.
I have been slightly under my points most days, as have been having better breakfasts that have kept me fuller longer. (Smoothies are amazing!) Even though I am doing this I've heard not using all the points can affect metabolism and that you should use them all regardless as it can effect weightloss...Agh! It is so hard to know, especially hearing conflicting things with different reasons from different sources.
Anyway, I will drink lots of water tonight, and eagerly await WI tomorrow - fingers crossed! :-)
While i'm here, I have a couple of questions for ye folk if you don't mind?
Do you bring flip flops to be weighed? I've seen some people doing this and wonder if I should too. I think I should in a way because the disconnect between my home scales and the class scales is a bit confusing for me. I mean, I guess the less on when being weighed, the better? This would also remove any discrepancies between weight readings from week to week if I was wearing different shoes for example. Maybe that's silly and being ridiculous. Was just wondering as had seen some other people doing it.
Are you going to do Weight watchers for the forseeable future, or are you hoping to leave it once you reach a certain goal? Are you going to be a weight watcher for life? Was thinking about how long I will be doing it today and just didn't know - was wondering how other people work it and what others think around that. Do those on Gold cards continue going for years? Or is that a bridge thing to get you back to life without meetings?
One more question if you don't mind - when you are being weighed, do you take time to read the screen for yourself too, or do you just listen for your leader to give you the loss or gain number and then step off?
When i'm being weighed I feel I want to have a good mosey at the screen as there seems to be a lot of good information on it - but I must admit I feel a bit rushed to step off the scales especially if there is people behind me. I have consistently kick myself every week after WI for forgetting to have a good look! Do you think I would be able to take a photograph of it every week to track my progress?
Thanks :-)
Thanks. You may get a surprise tomorrow as I didn't expect 2lbs tonight. You should always eat your dailies as you will end up plateauing later on if you don't. Your leader may advise you to drop a few points if you are struggling to lose weight but that would be in exceptional circumstances. If you are struggling, the best way to use up your points is to use full fat foods such as milk and butter, healthy fats like olive oil, nuts etc.
Nope I don't wear flip flops. I wear the same shoes every week and that's what matters. I wouldn't be too bothered with little things as they wouldn't make any difference really. I weigh myself at home as well and I know the difference between my scales and the WW ones as well. Its not a healthy habit to get in to so if you can disconnect them. I did have them put away but then I took them out again and they will stay out over Christmas so I can keep an eye on it.
I will always have to watch my weight but I don't always want to be pointing. I am making an effort to eat in a way that is maintainable and healthy. My plan is to get to goal and continue going to meetings until I feel comfortable. Then I will probably reduce it to once or twice a week. You go free when you get to goal and I enjoy the meetings so I don't want to quit them altogether. You really shouldn't look at WW like that. You should try to make it a sustainable lifestyle so that when you do get to goal, it will be easy to maintain. Losing the weight is only half the battle, keeping it off is much harder. Trust me I know!!
I look at the screen if I think of it. To be honest there's nothing really on it that you don't know yourself. It has your starting weight, weight loss that week, weight loss to date, point allowance and BMI. Don't think there's anything else really on it. If you ask your leader a question at the scale, it will give you an few minutes to look at it. The reason its rushed is that if everyone was to stop and spend a few minutes looking at it, the meeting will never start on time!
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I was down 4 this morning. FOUR! Couldn't believe it! that's another silver 7! 23.5lbs lost in total so far now Delighted!
Amazing loss, well done jubella! Yay! I'd say ya were doing a happy dance, :-D
I have 4 stone to lose personally, have gotten one silver 7 so far and was so happy to get it. It is really really nice to hear of someone being down nearly 2 stone, (!!!) so fair play to you, thanks for sharing, and keep up the great work - you are obviously focused and working at it! An inspiration.
I'm quite curious... have you noticed your clothes fitting better? Have you dropped dress size or anything? Any other cool stuff you've noticed? :-D I'm down less than a stone and my jeans are already starting to be a bit loser, and my tshirts a bit flailier at the sides. All welcome changes!0 -
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