points

I'm accused of that, too.

On Sat, 04 Oct 2003 11:42:16 -0500, Joyce wrote:

I'm trying ... very trying. G

Joyce


On Thu, 02 Oct 2003 18:29:04 -0700, Fred wrote:

What discipline (G) You must be getting, ahem, more FLEXible! (G)

On Thu, 02 Oct 2003 11:40:08 -0500, Joyce wrote:

And did you notice I didn't once mention how I really felt about the new program?
G

Joyce


On Sun, 28 Sep 2003 10:25:52 -0700, Fred wrote:

Great synopsis. We should use it as part of the welcoming dialog (G)

On Sun, 28 Sep 2003 12:23:18 -0500, Joyce wrote:

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.xmission.com/~zythra/downloads/points.exe

WW suggests your ideal weight should be somewhere between 116 and 145 depending on
your age.

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


On Sun, 28 Sep 2003 09:18:56 -0500 (CDT), (Carolyn Mitchell)
wrote:

i know that you have probably heard everything by now, but i can't
afford to join weigh****chers officially right now, but a friend of mine
has been trying to help me get the books that are available. what i
would like to know is the basic plan and how many points can i have in a
days time? i am 5ft. 4 inches and weigh 183 pounds. are there supposed
to be so many helpings of certain food groups during the day or do you
just eat what you want to use up the points? can anyone help a poor
person like me?