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Old January 6th, 2004, 07:31 PM
Fludge
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Hi.
New around these parts and am looking for some advice. My girlfriend and I
are both a little overweight, and reckon it's diet related. I've had a look
around and notice that weight watchers seem to do some decent looking
cookbooks, according to Amazon anyway.

Can I just pick up a couple of cookbooks and get going, or is there more to
it than that? I didn't want anything too rigid, I just need to lower my
calorie intake a bit. I know there's a points system with WW, but that's
about the extent of my knowledge.

If I outlay some cash for the books will they cover points and stuff so that
I can get off the mark, or is there something else I need to do, or
subscribe to, that's going to cost me extra, but is essential to getting
started?

Any advice welcome, thanks.


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Old January 6th, 2004, 08:10 PM
Carol in NC
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Welcome.

The recipe books will tell you the point values, but not the information
needed that is pertinent to you. (point ranges vary according to weight and
change as you lose. Also exercise isn't calculated in the books, but is an
integral part of the program.

A lot of the meetings offer free registration. You could attend, and get
the info, and then do the program on your own with the help of this
newsgroup and the books.

Ebay also sells the program books from time to time.

Carol

--
.................................................. ...........
318/239.4/169
78.6 lost since December 2002
I am a slim person in process.
.................................................. .............
"Fludge" wrote in message
...
Hi.
New around these parts and am looking for some advice. My girlfriend and

I
are both a little overweight, and reckon it's diet related. I've had a

look
around and notice that weight watchers seem to do some decent looking
cookbooks, according to Amazon anyway.

Can I just pick up a couple of cookbooks and get going, or is there more

to
it than that? I didn't want anything too rigid, I just need to lower my
calorie intake a bit. I know there's a points system with WW, but that's
about the extent of my knowledge.

If I outlay some cash for the books will they cover points and stuff so

that
I can get off the mark, or is there something else I need to do, or
subscribe to, that's going to cost me extra, but is essential to getting
started?

Any advice welcome, thanks.




  #3  
Old January 6th, 2004, 10:10 PM
Fludge
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So basically I could run a program using the cook books and the support of
this NG but would need a meeting to work out and set up exactly what my
program should be? Is that the deal? Thanks again.

"Carol in NC" wrote in message
.com...
Welcome.

The recipe books will tell you the point values, but not the information
needed that is pertinent to you. (point ranges vary according to weight

and
change as you lose. Also exercise isn't calculated in the books, but is

an
integral part of the program.

A lot of the meetings offer free registration. You could attend, and get
the info, and then do the program on your own with the help of this
newsgroup and the books.

Ebay also sells the program books from time to time.

Carol

--
.................................................. ..........
318/239.4/169
78.6 lost since December 2002
I am a slim person in process.
.................................................. ............
"Fludge" wrote in message
...
Hi.
New around these parts and am looking for some advice. My girlfriend

and
I
are both a little overweight, and reckon it's diet related. I've had a

look
around and notice that weight watchers seem to do some decent looking
cookbooks, according to Amazon anyway.

Can I just pick up a couple of cookbooks and get going, or is there more

to
it than that? I didn't want anything too rigid, I just need to lower my
calorie intake a bit. I know there's a points system with WW, but

that's
about the extent of my knowledge.

If I outlay some cash for the books will they cover points and stuff so

that
I can get off the mark, or is there something else I need to do, or
subscribe to, that's going to cost me extra, but is essential to getting
started?

Any advice welcome, thanks.






  #4  
Old January 6th, 2004, 11:56 PM
Amberle3
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I do the program primarily with the help of this newsgroup and
information I was able to find online. You'll be able to get
information/help on what your point range should be, help with eating
within your points, tips on exercising, moral support, and much, much
more.

I've never been a meeting person, and at the time I decided to do WW I
couldn't find anything on the Candian site about doing it online. So
I came here instead!

Amberle3

On Tue, 6 Jan 2004 21:10:44 -0000, "Fludge"
wrote:

So basically I could run a program using the cook books and the support of
this NG but would need a meeting to work out and set up exactly what my
program should be? Is that the deal? Thanks again.

"Carol in NC" wrote in message
r.com...
Welcome.

The recipe books will tell you the point values, but not the information
needed that is pertinent to you. (point ranges vary according to weight

and
change as you lose. Also exercise isn't calculated in the books, but is

an
integral part of the program.

A lot of the meetings offer free registration. You could attend, and get
the info, and then do the program on your own with the help of this
newsgroup and the books.

Ebay also sells the program books from time to time.

Carol

--
.................................................. ..........
318/239.4/169
78.6 lost since December 2002
I am a slim person in process.
.................................................. ............
"Fludge" wrote in message
...
Hi.
New around these parts and am looking for some advice. My girlfriend

and
I
are both a little overweight, and reckon it's diet related. I've had a

look
around and notice that weight watchers seem to do some decent looking
cookbooks, according to Amazon anyway.

Can I just pick up a couple of cookbooks and get going, or is there more

to
it than that? I didn't want anything too rigid, I just need to lower my
calorie intake a bit. I know there's a points system with WW, but

that's
about the extent of my knowledge.

If I outlay some cash for the books will they cover points and stuff so

that
I can get off the mark, or is there something else I need to do, or
subscribe to, that's going to cost me extra, but is essential to getting
started?

Any advice welcome, thanks.






  #5  
Old January 7th, 2004, 02:16 AM
Sandy W
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I agree with Carol. Pay the meeting fee and buy everything that you want
then. Cheaper then Ebay.

Sandy

"Carol in NC" wrote in message
.com...
Welcome.

The recipe books will tell you the point values, but not the information
needed that is pertinent to you. (point ranges vary according to weight

and
change as you lose. Also exercise isn't calculated in the books, but is

an
integral part of the program.

A lot of the meetings offer free registration. You could attend, and get
the info, and then do the program on your own with the help of this
newsgroup and the books.

Ebay also sells the program books from time to time.

Carol

--
.................................................. ..........
318/239.4/169
78.6 lost since December 2002
I am a slim person in process.
.................................................. ............
"Fludge" wrote in message
...
Hi.
New around these parts and am looking for some advice. My girlfriend

and
I
are both a little overweight, and reckon it's diet related. I've had a

look
around and notice that weight watchers seem to do some decent looking
cookbooks, according to Amazon anyway.

Can I just pick up a couple of cookbooks and get going, or is there more

to
it than that? I didn't want anything too rigid, I just need to lower my
calorie intake a bit. I know there's a points system with WW, but

that's
about the extent of my knowledge.

If I outlay some cash for the books will they cover points and stuff so

that
I can get off the mark, or is there something else I need to do, or
subscribe to, that's going to cost me extra, but is essential to getting
started?

Any advice welcome, thanks.






  #6  
Old January 7th, 2004, 03:36 AM
Fred
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Well, I attend the meetings and got the 12 weeks worth of handouts
which explain and emphasize different aspects of weightloss.

I don't know if there is any preface in the books which explains the
points system. A big part of the program is clearly eating RIGHT and
a big part of the is portion control which you might be able to
exercise on your own but you then do need to know what a NORMAL
portion of pasta, potato, rice, meat, chicken fish are.

With coupons, meetings are about $10.00 per week and lots of times
they have a free joinup and waive the initial signup costs (about
$20.00)

The first meeting does have the handouts on points for weight.

Good luck.

WW does work

Fred
219.2/157.4/164.0 (Lifetime)
Started WW: Oct 29, 2002

On Tue, 6 Jan 2004 18:31:56 -0000, "Fludge"
wrote:

Hi.
New around these parts and am looking for some advice. My girlfriend and I
are both a little overweight, and reckon it's diet related. I've had a look
around and notice that weight watchers seem to do some decent looking
cookbooks, according to Amazon anyway.

Can I just pick up a couple of cookbooks and get going, or is there more to
it than that? I didn't want anything too rigid, I just need to lower my
calorie intake a bit. I know there's a points system with WW, but that's
about the extent of my knowledge.

If I outlay some cash for the books will they cover points and stuff so that
I can get off the mark, or is there something else I need to do, or
subscribe to, that's going to cost me extra, but is essential to getting
started?

Any advice welcome, thanks.


  #8  
Old January 7th, 2004, 08:56 AM
Miss Violette
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I did see a book once in barrens and nobel, it had it all in there and
recipes, it was there around the time fergi was promoting WW, this was a
three ringed binder sort of thing. It had the whole program in there. Not
sure if they put one out like that for flex points or not, welcome and good
luck, Lee
Fludge wrote in message
...
Hi.
New around these parts and am looking for some advice. My girlfriend and

I
are both a little overweight, and reckon it's diet related. I've had a

look
around and notice that weight watchers seem to do some decent looking
cookbooks, according to Amazon anyway.

Can I just pick up a couple of cookbooks and get going, or is there more

to
it than that? I didn't want anything too rigid, I just need to lower my
calorie intake a bit. I know there's a points system with WW, but that's
about the extent of my knowledge.

If I outlay some cash for the books will they cover points and stuff so

that
I can get off the mark, or is there something else I need to do, or
subscribe to, that's going to cost me extra, but is essential to getting
started?

Any advice welcome, thanks.




  #9  
Old January 7th, 2004, 02:17 PM
Laura
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If you are not sure how the program works then I would recommend going to a
few meetings to get the materials for the FlexPoints program. Week #1
explains the whole program. Right now they are offering free registration
and a 2-week quick start set of menus plus an exercise CD. Offer good until
1/31/04.

I attended meetings for about 3 months last year and have continued the
program on my own. I am thinking about going back for a few meetings again
so that I have all of the new flexpoint materials.

"Fludge" wrote in message
...
Hi.
New around these parts and am looking for some advice. My girlfriend and

I
are both a little overweight, and reckon it's diet related. I've had a

look
around and notice that weight watchers seem to do some decent looking
cookbooks, according to Amazon anyway.

Can I just pick up a couple of cookbooks and get going, or is there more

to
it than that? I didn't want anything too rigid, I just need to lower my
calorie intake a bit. I know there's a points system with WW, but that's
about the extent of my knowledge.

If I outlay some cash for the books will they cover points and stuff so

that
I can get off the mark, or is there something else I need to do, or
subscribe to, that's going to cost me extra, but is essential to getting
started?

Any advice welcome, thanks.



  #10  
Old January 8th, 2004, 08:58 AM
JulieB
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Welcome to the group Fludge. Hopefully some of the links in this official
welcome notice will assist you.

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:

HHH - Happy Healthy Holidays Exercise Challenge:
http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/hhh.htm

NYNY - New Year, New You Weight Loss Challenge:
http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/nyny.htm

THTP - Take Heart, Take Part Exercise Challenge:
http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/thtp.htm

RafL - Resolutions are for Losers Weight Loss Challenge:
http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/rafl.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 coutries (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.
93.5/72.7/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg
205.7/159.9/162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb

"Fludge" wrote in message
...
Hi.
New around these parts and am looking for some advice. My girlfriend and

I
are both a little overweight, and reckon it's diet related. I've had a

look
around and notice that weight watchers seem to do some decent looking
cookbooks, according to Amazon anyway.

Can I just pick up a couple of cookbooks and get going, or is there more

to
it than that? I didn't want anything too rigid, I just need to lower my
calorie intake a bit. I know there's a points system with WW, but that's
about the extent of my knowledge.

If I outlay some cash for the books will they cover points and stuff so

that
I can get off the mark, or is there something else I need to do, or
subscribe to, that's going to cost me extra, but is essential to getting
started?

Any advice welcome, thanks.




 




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