Umm hi :)

Squeakywee wrote:
New here, signed up to WW on Monday and so far finding it quite hard going.
Hope you don't mind if I stick around for a bit maybe?


Hi Kat, it's hard at first, but stick with it, it gets
easier.

Circe

Welcome, Kat! You 'll like it here.
--
Nathalie from Belgium
134.1/91.1/minigoal 90.3/ Goal 68 Kg
295.6/200.9/minigoal 199/Goal 150 pounds
NTL challenge 200.9/200.9/189.6 pounds
91.1/ 91.1/86 Kg

"Squeakywee" wrote in message
...
New here, signed up to WW on Monday and so far finding it quite hard
going.
Hope you don't mind if I stick around for a bit maybe?


--
Kat

http://www.squeakywee.co.uk
CUT_IT out to email me

"Kate Dicey" wrote in message
...
Squeakywee wrote:

New here, signed up to WW on Monday and so far finding it quite hard
going. Hope you don't mind if I stick around for a bit maybe?


Not at all - that's why we are here! Be welcome. Tell us what is so
hard for you - we may be able to help.



I love food - that's what I'm finding hardest lol. We're used to big
portions in this household, and I'm finding it hard going counting the
calories in everything and having smaller portions. When I wrote that
message last night my mother had just opened a huge box of chocs in front of
me and it was almost impossible to resist them. I did resist though, and I'm
sooo glad now that I did

--
Kat

http://www.squeakywee.co.uk
CUT_IT out to email me

"Ekko Dieleman" wrote in message
...

I presume you're doing Core in the States ? I can't imagine someone
would be hungry on the Flex programme. Try to drink some herbal tea or
decaf instead of that dreaded cold water. It fills your stomach. The
disadvantage is of course you have to go to the toilet a lot more than
usual.


Hiya,

I'm in the UK and doing the WW points diet... I didn't know this was a US
group? I hope it doesn't matter that I'm in the UK?


--
Kat

http://www.squeakywee.co.uk
CUT_IT out to email me

Thanks and thanks to everybody else for your warm welcomes


--
Kat

http://www.squeakywee.co.uk
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"Nathalie W" wrote in message
...
Welcome, Kat! You 'll like it here.
--
Nathalie from Belgium
134.1/91.1/minigoal 90.3/ Goal 68 Kg
295.6/200.9/minigoal 199/Goal 150 pounds
NTL challenge 200.9/200.9/189.6 pounds
91.1/ 91.1/86 Kg

"Squeakywee" wrote in message
...
New here, signed up to WW on Monday and so far finding it quite hard
going.
Hope you don't mind if I stick around for a bit maybe?


--
Kat

http://www.squeakywee.co.uk
CUT_IT out to email me

Hi Kat and welcome to the group. Come on in and hang around - we're always
happy to have new people! We're also happy to help you with any problems
you're having with the program, just ask away. Here's the semi-official
welcome notice to introduce you to some of the things the group does.

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

Amberle3's Challenges:

Generic Exercise Challenge: http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/ge.htm
November 29-February 27

It's Never Too Late Weight Loss Challenge:
http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/intl.htm
December 6-February 27

Weight Loss Challenge Summary:
http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/summary.htm


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

Here's a short synopsis of the USA 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.

To calculate food and activity points, I love this computer desktop
calculator ...
http://www.zythra.com/downloads/points.exe

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.

If you can afford $15/month, the online ww program might be a great thing
for you
to look into. There is lots of information available, as well as the food
point
database and journaling system.

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

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.
93.5/73.9/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg
205.7/162.6/162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb

Here's our FAQ: http://www.didian.com/asdww/ and welcome notice:
http://www.geocities.com/welcomenotice/index.html




"Squeakywee" wrote in message
...
New here, signed up to WW on Monday and so far finding it quite hard
going. Hope you don't mind if I stick around for a bit maybe?


--
Kat

http://www.squeakywee.co.uk
CUT_IT out to email me

Hi Kat and welcome to the group. Come on in and hang around - we're always
happy to have new people! We're also happy to help you with any problems
you're having with the program, just ask away. Here's the semi-official
welcome notice to introduce you to some of the things the group does.

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

Amberle3's Challenges:

Generic Exercise Challenge: http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/ge.htm
November 29-February 27

It's Never Too Late Weight Loss Challenge:
http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/intl.htm
December 6-February 27

Weight Loss Challenge Summary:
http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/summary.htm


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

Here's a short synopsis of the USA 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.

To calculate food and activity points, I love this computer desktop
calculator ...
http://www.zythra.com/downloads/points.exe

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.

If you can afford $15/month, the online ww program might be a great thing
for you
to look into. There is lots of information available, as well as the food
point
database and journaling system.

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

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.
93.5/73.9/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg
205.7/162.6/162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb

Here's our FAQ: http://www.didian.com/asdww/ and welcome notice:
http://www.geocities.com/welcomenotice/index.html




"Squeakywee" wrote in message
...
New here, signed up to WW on Monday and so far finding it quite hard
going. Hope you don't mind if I stick around for a bit maybe?


--
Kat

http://www.squeakywee.co.uk
CUT_IT out to email me

Squeakywee wrote:

"Ekko Dieleman" wrote in message
...

I presume you're doing Core in the States ? I can't imagine someone
would be hungry on the Flex programme. Try to drink some herbal tea
or decaf instead of that dreaded cold water. It fills your stomach.
The disadvantage is of course you have to go to the toilet a lot
more than usual.


Hiya,

I'm in the UK and doing the WW points diet... I didn't know this was
a US group? I hope it doesn't matter that I'm in the UK?

No, it is an international group allright. I myself live in The
Netherlands but most of the posters here come from the US. Because
hungry feelings mostly occur with people who start on the US Core
Programme I presumed you do the US Core programme. Most people who
start the WW Flex Points programme complain they can't eat all the
points they have to eat according to the programme. So when you said
you're hungry after starting the WW Flex points programme I was highly
surprised.

In this group we're mostly supportive because we all have the same
goal: to lose weight.

Can you tell us what you eat with its points value ? And how many
points can you eat according to the programme ? We might be able to
give you some tips to change some of your eating habits; that's what WW
is all about. It isn't a diet but a programme to learn you to how to
handle your eating habits so you can eat healthy and have a healthy
weight which you can keep without stripping all the good things of life
out of your life.

Ekko

247/220/198

Squeakywee wrote:

"Kate Dicey" wrote in message
...

Squeakywee wrote:


New here, signed up to WW on Monday and so far finding it quite hard
going. Hope you don't mind if I stick around for a bit maybe?



Not at all - that's why we are here! Be welcome. Tell us what is so
hard for you - we may be able to help.




I love food - that's what I'm finding hardest lol. We're used to big
portions in this household, and I'm finding it hard going counting the
calories in everything and having smaller portions. When I wrote that
message last night my mother had just opened a huge box of chocs in front of
me and it was almost impossible to resist them. I did resist though, and I'm
sooo glad now that I did

Here are some of Kate's Magic tips:

Chocolate: DON'T try to cut it out altogether: you'll just feel deprived
and grumpy! Get some fat free milk and make hot chocolate with a dash
of cinnamon - very luxurious and Christmassy, and only 2 points for half
a pint (10 fl oz - I'm in the UK). Hot choc make a leeeeetle bit of
chocolate go a long way! Keep chocolates in the fridge or on a high
shelf so you can't smell them as you go past.

(It has taken me a while to get my chocolate demons under control, but I
have managed it. I can keep pounds of beautiful Belgian dark chocolate
in the house for months and not touch it. I can even cook with it
without nibbling, but I tend to keep a point or two specially for it
just in case I'm tempted. Most of the time it doesn't even tempt me
these days. Just be patient with yourself. In my case I really think
the gall bladder disease last year helped to 'cure' me - more than a
mouthful and I was in such pain it really wasn't worth it! Aversion
therapy in spades!)

Smaller portions: fill up on vegetables. Lots of them are very low to
no points, and will fill you up nicely. With the addition of lots of
chopped vegetables, I can make a pound of mince feed 8 people
generously! Choose fibrous veg like carrots that take longer to digest.

Variety! You must have variety! Don't be tempted to eat the same thing
every day just because it's easy. Work out a menu for the week and
include a little of your favourite foods.

If you fall off the wagon for a day, don't beat yourself up! One day
need not spoil the week.

Make zero point soups! I love them (butternut squash soup, pumpkin
soup, carrot and coriander soup, and Singapore soup are some of my
favourites), and they can be used as fillers when the munchies strike at
midnight! A big mug will fill you up, give you a portion of vegetables,
won't give you indigestion if eaten just before bed, and keeps you on
track. Eaten for lunch with a salad filled roll, or as part of a meal,
they also provide filling and nutritious padding.

Chunky salads are good! Try this mix:

1 large tomato, chopped
4" cucumber, chopped
1 red pepper. chopped
1 courgette (zucchini) chopped
1 or 2 spring onions, sliced finely
20 black olives in brine (1 point) halved
a drizzle of olive oil (half a point)
a drizzle of Balsamic vinegar
a tiny pinch of mixed dried herbs or some fresh coriander or basil, minced

Mix up all the ingredients in a bowl and have a good ole nosh for 1.5
points! Add half a small chicken breast (cooked!) and a chunk of bread
for 3 more points, and have a whole meal for 4.5 points.

Salads like this pack well for office lunches, and there's no lettuce to
go soggy on you! Rather than the bread roll, you could add 2 points
worth of cooked rice or pasta.

--
Kate XXXXXX
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

Squeakywee wrote:

"Kate Dicey" wrote in message
...

Squeakywee wrote:


New here, signed up to WW on Monday and so far finding it quite hard
going. Hope you don't mind if I stick around for a bit maybe?



Not at all - that's why we are here! Be welcome. Tell us what is so
hard for you - we may be able to help.




I love food - that's what I'm finding hardest lol. We're used to big
portions in this household, and I'm finding it hard going counting the
calories in everything and having smaller portions. When I wrote that
message last night my mother had just opened a huge box of chocs in front of
me and it was almost impossible to resist them. I did resist though, and I'm
sooo glad now that I did

Here are some of Kate's Magic tips:

Chocolate: DON'T try to cut it out altogether: you'll just feel deprived
and grumpy! Get some fat free milk and make hot chocolate with a dash
of cinnamon - very luxurious and Christmassy, and only 2 points for half
a pint (10 fl oz - I'm in the UK). Hot choc make a leeeeetle bit of
chocolate go a long way! Keep chocolates in the fridge or on a high
shelf so you can't smell them as you go past.

(It has taken me a while to get my chocolate demons under control, but I
have managed it. I can keep pounds of beautiful Belgian dark chocolate
in the house for months and not touch it. I can even cook with it
without nibbling, but I tend to keep a point or two specially for it
just in case I'm tempted. Most of the time it doesn't even tempt me
these days. Just be patient with yourself. In my case I really think
the gall bladder disease last year helped to 'cure' me - more than a
mouthful and I was in such pain it really wasn't worth it! Aversion
therapy in spades!)

Smaller portions: fill up on vegetables. Lots of them are very low to
no points, and will fill you up nicely. With the addition of lots of
chopped vegetables, I can make a pound of mince feed 8 people
generously! Choose fibrous veg like carrots that take longer to digest.

Variety! You must have variety! Don't be tempted to eat the same thing
every day just because it's easy. Work out a menu for the week and
include a little of your favourite foods.

If you fall off the wagon for a day, don't beat yourself up! One day
need not spoil the week.

Make zero point soups! I love them (butternut squash soup, pumpkin
soup, carrot and coriander soup, and Singapore soup are some of my
favourites), and they can be used as fillers when the munchies strike at
midnight! A big mug will fill you up, give you a portion of vegetables,
won't give you indigestion if eaten just before bed, and keeps you on
track. Eaten for lunch with a salad filled roll, or as part of a meal,
they also provide filling and nutritious padding.

Chunky salads are good! Try this mix:

1 large tomato, chopped
4" cucumber, chopped
1 red pepper. chopped
1 courgette (zucchini) chopped
1 or 2 spring onions, sliced finely
20 black olives in brine (1 point) halved
a drizzle of olive oil (half a point)
a drizzle of Balsamic vinegar
a tiny pinch of mixed dried herbs or some fresh coriander or basil, minced

Mix up all the ingredients in a bowl and have a good ole nosh for 1.5
points! Add half a small chicken breast (cooked!) and a chunk of bread
for 3 more points, and have a whole meal for 4.5 points.

Salads like this pack well for office lunches, and there's no lettuce to
go soggy on you! Rather than the bread roll, you could add 2 points
worth of cooked rice or pasta.

--
Kate XXXXXX
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!