That's okay. Soccer mom's can be intimidating, and I am white! They are just people too: struggling to know exactly where they fit, what their purpose is, and sometimes the name dropping is just trying to inflate a fragile ego. You've got this! As for your scale, grab a dumbel that you know the weight (10lb dumbbell should with 10lb) and calibrate your scale.
13 Oct 16 by member: bdmgoggins
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I'm so glad that it got better after you got to know people! I felt the same way at my new gym... the first class I went to had these two INSANELY ripped girls in itty bitty booty shorts and sports bras. However, after getting to know them they are super nice and helpful! I hope that WW works well for you! I know a lot of people who have head great success with the program. Gold stars all around
13 Oct 16 by member: notelaine
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Just so you know, the leaders for WW are all "life members" meaning they lost weight with WW. My aunt who is a sweet perky petite lady lost 85 pounds at WW and they asked her to lead groups.
13 Oct 16 by member: abbadabba
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Red, when was the last time you went to your doctor? THAT scale should be the one to go by. So this new scale of yours at home is whacked, too? Clothes & shoes will add 3-5 lbs., but even your home scale will show you the difference between the two measurements. Soccer Moms & seniors, huh. Then just show them how hot Latin Ladies get when they drop to a size 6 (a la Sofia Vergara)!
13 Oct 16 by member: soonsoonsoon
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That's crazy about the scales. Glad to hear you found a nice supportive group 😀
13 Oct 16 by member: heidij123
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Eventually, Red, you'll discover that they are all just people who are struggling with their weight, just like the rest of us. Sorry about the scale discrepancy; I think I might have broken down weeping! You are braver than I.
13 Oct 16 by member: erikahollister
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soon, I have a dr appt on the 20th.. so meh,.. my scale at home is a basic POS and no longer part of my life.. Im done with it.. It lies .. LOL My last two scale came from my grocery store and have proven to be very very unreliable.. but Im dont care.. Id rather know the truth then lie and pretend to be a weight Im not.. bc when you lie, you are only lying to yourself.. and this isnt my 1st scale fiasco so thats why Im done with them here at home.. Im not ashamed that my weight is more than what Ive been logging.. Im here on FS to lose weight and the only way that will work is if im completely honest.. So Im 216 again... next week Ill be 215 then 214 and so on ! I say what doesnt break you, makes you !
13 Oct 16 by member: redgirl1974
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Ya Heidi, my scale has done me wrong for the last time.. but I dont blame the scale.. Im the one that weights 216 .. My scale at home just never told me.. prolly didnt want to hurt my feelings LOL
13 Oct 16 by member: redgirl1974
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Glad the meeting turned around for you. Interesting on the scales. Can you adjust yours to match your docs when you go? I verified my little $10.00 Walmart scale with my docs one early morning in the same clothes and it is within one pound of hers.
13 Oct 16 by member: wholefoodnut
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I'm so happy that you overcame your insecurities and judgement, and were able to find common ground with your new tribe. ;) Don't focus on the numbers, focus on how you feel about yourself.
13 Oct 16 by member: mskestrela
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As for being the only Hispanic, I celebrate you. The only way to improve those skewed minority numbers is for some minority folks to show up. The price of WW will always dictate the clientele. Always remember who you are Red, you're the best. And this isn't your first rodeo either when it comes to weight loss. 🤗
13 Oct 16 by member: Sarah1950
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Good luck on your new quest with WW Resgirl1974!!!
13 Oct 16 by member: Giannis100
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Your positive attitude will carry you through your weight loss journey!
13 Oct 16 by member: SjF60
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Glad you liked the meeting after you got into it. Sorry about the disappointment with the weigh in, glad you didn't let it send you into a tailspin. You can probably add that many pounds to your beginning weight too.
14 Oct 16 by member: rhontique
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I seriously just got chills and a started to tear up reading your post. What an amazing story and you outlook on the difference in weight is so amazing and inspiring. I truly don't know what I would have done if that had happened to me. I get so upset when I step on the scale and it doesn't go down the amount I want, so cannot imagine how I would have reacted. After you sharing your story and you having the fantastic attitude you do, I am inspired by you! You will do amazing because of it. I can't wait to continue hearing about your progress! :)
14 Oct 16 by member: cheleletourneau
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Oh Redgirl, i know how you feel. I used to do weight watchers and not only was i the only minority in a class most times, i was the only blind person all the time. I'm African American I admire your bravery with that scale. I would have cried. I often times did cry and my fluctuation was always five pounds up or five pounds down. I didn't lose weight on WW, but i will say that those stars used to make me feel great. I still have my binder with all my stars on it. WW was always great on inspiration and feelings of belonging and connection even if the food plan didn't work for me. hang in there, girl. You can do this Soccer moms and seniors or not. Besides, you never know who you might inspire just by showing up at class. i remember when i joined Fitness USA here in Lansing. I used to have to get allot of help with the machines which would always embarrass me because i called so much attention to myself. But one day, this lady who was very overweight like me came over to me and told me how much i inspired her to keep going. she was feeling the pinch because there were so many fit people working out at that particular gym. I would have never guessed this of course because i couldn't see her or all the healthy fit folk, but as long as i worked out there, she would be there doing the same. I hope she kept it up. My membership ended, but i hope she's still hanging in there.
14 Oct 16 by member: BPaula47
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there really is no choice when it comes to the scale snafu. I can give up or push on and Ive been at this too long to give up.. so onward. !
14 Oct 16 by member: redgirl1974
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What the scale says is just a number, it doesn't define who you are and you're still the same person you were before you stepped on it. Just go with what it is, move onward as you're doing. Wishing you lots of success w/ WW, I know a number of people who have done well on their program.
14 Oct 16 by member: jmb3450
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and THAT is why I stick to WW. it's the meetings that help me. even if I count elsewhere... Although, I must admit, my first time going in... was similar to yours. I felt a bit put off at the lack of hellos that were returned. I tried another night, another leader and then LOVED it. so yeah, the leader really matters. Also, one leader at a location around here was fired because she was clearly a racist. AND O.. M... G.. was she clearly oblivious to this fact. I had walked in for the meeting. She was filling in for the regular person. I'm Muslim, I wear a head scarfe... she makes ME the center of attention, not part of the conversation.. "OMG look at her".. I mean the woman was FIVE FEET away from me!! And just talking about me.. but ok.. She finally turns to me and says.. "OMG don't you get hot??" I tell her, Hell is hotter.... She shut up... I mean, I don't look at some chicks in these skin tight summer jeans and ask, OMG don't you spend a ton on Vagisil??... So anyway, Then the meeting starts... An African American Woman comes in... Would you believe this woman now starts talking about the first time she ever had 'real fried chicken'.... and other stereotypical 'black' foods... it was just ... amazingly.. shockingly... crazy... I called corporate, apparently many other people did too... We got each got a free month, and she was fired... So yes, the leader makes a huge difference in the tone of the meeting...
14 Oct 16 by member: PicklesPickles
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jeez pickles,, so sorry you had to go thru that, I would never put up with that either so good for you. Its sad to hear there there are still a lot of people our there that act that way and if Holly the cheerleader wouldn't have ended up being a really nice person in the end, I probably wouldn't be going back. But she is/was and Im really insecure when I dont have to be.. The soccer moms and senior ended up being really really nice and Im sure Im going to make friends. I blame it on the fact that Ive been working from home for 4 yrs and Im just now getting out more and more.. (shrug) I agree with Sarah1950, the price point dictates the clientele for sure or at least here..and to be totally honest, if my company werent paying for it, I wouldnt have joined not bc of the price but bc of that " oh i can do it myself" attitude. For the price of eating one meal out, I could be paying for WW.
14 Oct 16 by member: redgirl1974
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