putting the knit in shizknitz

It’s January. So I did today what everyone else is doing this month. I went to Weight Watchers. Perhaps I should say that I went BACK to WW. I’m no newbie, but I haven’t been in a few months (citing my Tues afternoon class making me unable to make it back in time…) and now that I’ve worked my class schedule into two days, Tuesdays are once again a viable option.

There’s been a few changes: the weigh-in process is now electronic. Now you know I’m all for technology but some things just shouldn’t be automated. Now instead of hiding behind the cubicle wall with Judy (the leader, my most favorite leader that works Tues nights), we walk up to her and she is behind the counter. I know we’re in Culver City, but come on. Next thing you know they’ll put up the bullet proof windows like they do at the Jack In The Box on the corner of Overland and Venice. Its harder to get in a hug (or a groan in my case today) when you’re being helped from behind the counter. Once they’ve weighed you in, a little label gets printed out similar to the scientific labels they give you for your urine sample when you go in for your annual physical. This label gets placed in your book, the same book we’ve always had. Since its been a few months and considering its a new system, I started a new book (I have a whole collection of the hand-written version here at home).

The first of the year brings in lots of new people. It’s almost comical what you hear while you wait.

“Weigh in next week? Are they kidding? I was hoping for some weight loss once a month. Weekly is just too soon.” (have they ever watched The Biggest Loser?)

“I ate this hummus from Trader Joes and after eating it [the container] it said it had something like 16 grams of fat. I almost cried. It was only HUMMUS. It didn’t even taste that great. Only the pita chips that I dipped into them did” (and how much fat grams were in those chips??)

“I just want to lose 15 lbs. I can’t wait to get this over with and go back to my normal life.” (and that normal life of yours got you into this mess in the first place!)

“I haven’t weighed in. I’m not waiting in that line. In fact, I’m not even going to pay.” (huh? why are you even here?)

Just like the other January’s past. Judy passed out a worksheet “A Winning Outcome” (note: a sheet to help set goals). I have many copies of them at home. In fact, if I could lose a pound for every copy I have….

update: good news - a weight loss of 4 lbs for this first week!