New to WW - Day 2

welcome and best of luck to you, you are correct it gets easier after a
couple of weeks, and the first meeting was really hard for me, Lee
LauraM wrote in message
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Hello everyone -

Just thought I'd create some motivation for myself by posting in this
newsgroup. I'm new to WW -- Day 2 for me. It's a major accomplishment
just going to the first meeting, so I applaud everyone who has done so!
I'm excited to be eating more balanced meals and to get my munching
under control.

Two years ago I had a neck surgery where they cut my vertebrate on
three levels and installed titanium to enlargen the spinal canal.
Needless to say my lifestyle changed completely after that. Prior to
the surgery I worked out two hours a day, 5-6x/week and was in really
good shape. I always ate more than the average person, but I burned it
off. Just prior to and after the surgery, I kept eating but couldn't
exercise, so you know what happens there. I gained 25 lbs and was so
depressed, which made me eat even more. Talk about bursting out of
clothes. Ugh.

I had tried Jenny Craig but couldn't stand the frozen foods will all
that junk in them. Yesterday I went to a WW meeting and I really like
the system. I decided on the points "flex" system and really think
this will be a perfect way for me to eat more sensibly. Plus, I can
eat *real* food. I'm not kidding myself that this will be easy at
first, but I have a feeling it will get easier after the first week or
so.

That's my story. I'll be visting frequently to read all your stories
too for motivation.

very good attitude, Lee
LauraM wrote in message
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Uncle Bonzi wrote:
Welcome to the group. I can't begin to tell you how supportive this
group has been to me and to everyone else here. They hug when you
need it and are not afraid to give a quick boot in the pants either.

Ralph

A big THANK YOU to everyone welcoming me to the group. I'm so exciting
about starting this program. I'm looking forward to getting back to my
normal size. It's been a journey for me recovering from this surgery,
figuring out what I can and can't do as far as exercise, and now I'm
working on healthy eating.

I plan on being successful. Not "trying to" but "planning on". I'm
sure I'll be needing everyone's support in the future. Thanks for
being there!

welcome and best of luck to you, Lee
Wendy wrote in message
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Congratulations on taking steps toward a healthier you! Looks like we
are in the same boat......I am on Day 1 of WW.

Wendy

that soup can be a saver sometimes, Lee, who did battle with the evil krispy
kreme this week
LauraM wrote in message
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Wendy wrote:
Congratulations on taking steps toward a healthier you! Looks like we
are in the same boat......I am on Day 1 of WW.

Wendy

Ah, I'm glad there's another "newbie". Congrats on starting! I was
planning on posting my results each week. Just another way for me to
keep motivated.

Last night I made the garden vegetable soup. Yum! It's perfect for me
at night when I'm more inclined to want to munch. I had a bowl of it
last night and it satisfied me.

LauraM wrote:
Hello everyone -

Just thought I'd create some motivation for myself by posting in this
newsgroup. I'm new to WW -- Day 2 for me. It's a major accomplishment
just going to the first meeting, so I applaud everyone who has done so!
I'm excited to be eating more balanced meals and to get my munching
under control.

Welcome to the group Laura. Making that first meeting is a big first
step! Trust me, it does get easier Here's our welcome notice to get
you started in the group. I'll look forward to reading about your
future successes.

Welcome to this great newsgroup where you'll receive lots of support,
advice, and encouragement. Once a week on Sundays, I post a list of
links that newcomers to asdww might find useful. You may want to look
for that later in the week, or do a backwards search for last Sunday's post.

In the meantime, here's our FAQ:
http://www.didian.com/asdww/
our welcome notice:
http://www.geocities.com/welcomenotice/index.html

Frequently seen acronyms on this NG:
NSV = Non-Scale Victory
WOE = Way of Eating
WOL = Way of Life (Living)
OP = on Points or On Program
DH = Dear or Darling Husband
DS/DD/DGD/etc = Dear or Darling Son, Daughter, Granddaughter, etc
WI = Weigh-in

Other acronyms:
http://www.wwlissa.com/dwlz100+/100+acronyms.htm

Here's a short synopsis of the USA Flexpoints program by Joyce -

How many points you can eat is only based on your current weight, as you
lose weight those points allowed will decrease (logic is that your body
will need less to operate). At 183 pounds and based on the new US
flexpoints system, you will have a set point target of 24. In addition
to this you are allowed 35 flexpoints to be used throughout the week ...
as well as any activity points you earn on a particular day. When your
weight drops to 175, your target drops to 22 points ... weight reaches
150, target once again drop to 20 points. 3 servings of dairy of
recommended per day, 5 servings of fruit and veggies, minimum of 6
glasses of water.

The basic plan is easy. Eat at least your minimum daily number of
points. Points do not carry over from day to day. You are allotted 35
weekly flexpoints to be used at your discretion ... can divide them up
and use daily (would be an additional 5 points per day) or save them and
use them for a special occassion during the week. Activity points are
earned based when exercising, but can ONLY be used on the day they are
earned.


Joyce
WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02
current weight: 133.3
Lifetime: 4/4/03

And here's an explanation of Core/No-count by Laura -

It is a great plan. You DO however need to make sure that you are eating
at your normal Flex plan target number of points. This can be difficult
for some and you WILL stop losing.

Basic rules:
1. Eat as much of the core foods as you need to feel "satisfied" (not full).
2. If you want to eat foods that are not on the core foods list use you 35
weekly points allowance (WPA).
Note: use these points on healthy foods and not junk.
3. Activity points are used to supplement the 35 WPA for Non-core food items
only. They must be used on the day they are earned.
Note: most people find that they will increase the amount of core foods
because they are hungrier due to exercising.
4. 2 teaspoons of heathy oil daily is required.

~Laura

Please note that if you live in onther countries (UK, Australia, NZ,
Europe), the Points plans are different. The UK and Australia/NZ
calculate points based on saturated fat and total kilojoules. Most of
Europe calculates based on total fat and total kilojoules. The desktop
calculator above can handle all of these programs.

Disclaimer: As an unmoderated Usenet newsgroup, asdww is unusual in that
most of the people who participate are respectful, considerate folks who
freely share their experience with and knowledge of WW, weight loss, and
maintenance. Yet occasionally, spammers, trolls, and flamers show up to
post advertising, false information, insults, and the like. Nearly all
of the time, people like this are just trying to yank someone's chain.
Most of the regulars on this newsgroup offer their experience as a
suggestion to try if you're stuck, but are quick to advise that each
person has to find what works for him/herself. If someone posts
something that doesn't sound right to you, ask the newsgroup, ask your
WW leader, or ask your health professional.

Much success on your weight loss journey! WW works!

--
Julie.
93.5/73.6/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg
205.7/161.9/162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb

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