Starting Over

Hello,

I have had ongoing problems with my weight, diet, and fitness for nearly 40
years.

Having read many of the converstions and ongoing threads in this newsgroup,
it appears this might be a place where I could join the discussion and start
some topics of my own.

I live in Melbourne, Australia and work as an actor in film and television.

Does it matter if I use metric, or would you prefer imperial measurements.

I have lost over 20kg, losing excess fat and gaining muscle tone. My waist
size has also changed from 102cm down to 82cm.

I just hope things are going to stay this way. Please let things stay this
way!

Graeme.

hehehe - now this is a much better start! Welcome to our little corner of the
world Graeme. You definitely are welcome to join in the discussions and start
some topics of your own. I don't think there are many lo/no carbers about, as
most of us here follow more along the lines of the ww program or calorie
counting. But ya never know. And it really doesn't matter as to what plan anyone
is following, we all have come from the same place and are trying hard to get to
or stay at a healthier weight.

It doesn't matter at all if you post in metric or imperial, we get a bit of both
here. I have a converter on my desktop, for when I don't have a clue what the
metric units convert to. g We all tend to go with the flow. Overall, we are a
pretty easy going, friendly group.

Congrats on losing over 44 lbs. already (see, that converter came in handy here -
lol), that is quite an accomplishment and one you should be very proud of, as well
as that declining waistline.

For the past year I have been thinking the same thing ... hoping I can stay where
I am!

joyce
WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02
current weight: 132.0
total loss: 96.8
Lifetime: 4/4/03

On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 05:03:12 GMT, "Graeme S Baker"
wrote:

Hello,

I have had ongoing problems with my weight, diet, and fitness for nearly 40
years.

Having read many of the converstions and ongoing threads in this newsgroup,
it appears this might be a place where I could join the discussion and start
some topics of my own.

I live in Melbourne, Australia and work as an actor in film and television.

Does it matter if I use metric, or would you prefer imperial measurements.

I have lost over 20kg, losing excess fat and gaining muscle tone. My waist
size has also changed from 102cm down to 82cm.

I just hope things are going to stay this way. Please let things stay this
way!

Graeme.

I have had ongoing problems with my weight, diet, and fitness for nearly 40
years.

Having read many of the converstions and ongoing threads in this newsgroup,
it appears this might be a place where I could join the discussion and start
some topics of my own.

I live in Melbourne, Australia and work as an actor in film and television.

Does it matter if I use metric, or would you prefer imperial measurements.

I have lost over 20kg, losing excess fat and gaining muscle tone. My waist
size has also changed from 102cm down to 82cm.

I just hope things are going to stay this way. Please let things stay this
way!

Welcome.

Losing 40kg is significant weight loss well done. And more kudos to
you for for getting fit at the same time.
Metric/imperial doesn't matter.
How much more do you need to lose. If you are doiwn to 82cm you are
probably nearly there?
What do you do for exercise?

Ray
--
rmnsuk
273/195/182

Hello and welcome (now we know you're not a spammer!) I'm in Sydney, so
metric is just fine with me. Congratulations on your loss so far. Is this
where you want to stay or do you have more to go? Either way we'll be happy
to support you in whatever way you need. Here's our official welcome notice
to get you introduced to the group.

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:

SIA - Spring Into Action Exercise Challenge:
http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/sia.htm

WNM - Weight No More Weight Loss Challenge:
http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/wnm.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.
93.5/72.3/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg
205.7/159.0/162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb

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



"Graeme S Baker" wrote in message
...
Hello,

I have had ongoing problems with my weight, diet, and fitness for nearly
40
years.

Having read many of the converstions and ongoing threads in this
newsgroup,
it appears this might be a place where I could join the discussion and
start
some topics of my own.

I live in Melbourne, Australia and work as an actor in film and
television.

Does it matter if I use metric, or would you prefer imperial measurements.

I have lost over 20kg, losing excess fat and gaining muscle tone. My
waist
size has also changed from 102cm down to 82cm.

I just hope things are going to stay this way. Please let things stay
this
way!

Graeme.

Graeme S Baker wrote:

Hello,

I have had ongoing problems with my weight, diet, and fitness for nearly 40
years.

Having read many of the converstions and ongoing threads in this newsgroup,
it appears this might be a place where I could join the discussion and start
some topics of my own.

I live in Melbourne, Australia and work as an actor in film and television.

Does it matter if I use metric, or would you prefer imperial measurements.

I have lost over 20kg, losing excess fat and gaining muscle tone. My waist
size has also changed from 102cm down to 82cm.

I just hope things are going to stay this way. Please let things stay this
way!

Graeme.



Well done for the commitment and success so far! If you can, post in
both, as there are folk here from all over the world! If not, just
post in whatever works best for you, and those who need to can do their
own conversion (there are plenty of conversion tools on the internet).

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

Welcome aboard.

"Graeme S Baker" wrote in message
...
Hello,

I have had ongoing problems with my weight, diet, and fitness for nearly
40
years.

Having read many of the converstions and ongoing threads in this
newsgroup,
it appears this might be a place where I could join the discussion and
start
some topics of my own.

I live in Melbourne, Australia and work as an actor in film and
television.

Does it matter if I use metric, or would you prefer imperial measurements.

I have lost over 20kg, losing excess fat and gaining muscle tone. My
waist
size has also changed from 102cm down to 82cm.

I just hope things are going to stay this way. Please let things stay
this
way!

Graeme.

I'm not a low carb fan, I like my carbs. g I have noticed the past month or so
that if I go higher on protein, I don't seem to feel full for some goofy reason.
I know others claim that eating more protein will carry you further between meals
- but it doesn't seem to work that way for me. Higher protein and less carbs tend
to have me grazing within an hour or so. It might be something in my head, but I
think I need my carbs.

Joyce

On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 06:17:41 -0700, Fred wrote:

You know, this past week or so may show that NO CARBS might be
something to consider to break what I see is my rise in carbo intake -
extreme consumption. But this morning as I plan for my hike/climb
(there may be a touch of scrambling), I know that just protein would
not get me up what is a VERTICAL staircase (climbers trail which does
not believe in switchbacks). I need carbs for such endeavors.

On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 01:49:00 -0500, Joyce wrote:

hehehe - now this is a much better start! Welcome to our little corner of the
world Graeme. You definitely are welcome to join in the discussions and start
some topics of your own. I don't think there are many lo/no carbers about, as
most of us here follow more along the lines of the ww program or calorie
counting. But ya never know. And it really doesn't matter as to what plan anyone
is following, we all have come from the same place and are trying hard to get to
or stay at a healthier weight.

It doesn't matter at all if you post in metric or imperial, we get a bit of both
here. I have a converter on my desktop, for when I don't have a clue what the
metric units convert to. g We all tend to go with the flow. Overall, we are a
pretty easy going, friendly group.

Congrats on losing over 44 lbs. already (see, that converter came in handy here -
lol), that is quite an accomplishment and one you should be very proud of, as well
as that declining waistline.

For the past year I have been thinking the same thing ... hoping I can stay where
I am!

joyce
WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02
current weight: 132.0
total loss: 96.8
Lifetime: 4/4/03

On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 05:03:12 GMT, "Graeme S Baker"
wrote:

Hello,

I have had ongoing problems with my weight, diet, and fitness for nearly 40
years.

Having read many of the converstions and ongoing threads in this newsgroup,
it appears this might be a place where I could join the discussion and start
some topics of my own.

I live in Melbourne, Australia and work as an actor in film and television.

Does it matter if I use metric, or would you prefer imperial measurements.

I have lost over 20kg, losing excess fat and gaining muscle tone. My waist
size has also changed from 102cm down to 82cm.

I just hope things are going to stay this way. Please let things stay this
way!

Graeme.

I found I'm the same way Joyce--Protein does not seem to hold me, it makes
me more hungry. What's strange is I've found the same with fruits and
vegi's too--I'm still hungry or become hungry earlier than normal. I just
munch on more fruits and vegi's or drink water or decaf ice tea with sweet
and low, that helps fill me up!!!

--
Janice
263/250.5/150 (maybe 130)


"Joyce" wrote in message
...
I'm not a low carb fan, I like my carbs. g I have noticed the past
month or so
that if I go higher on protein, I don't seem to feel full for some goofy
reason.
I know others claim that eating more protein will carry you further
between meals
- but it doesn't seem to work that way for me. Higher protein and less
carbs tend
to have me grazing within an hour or so. It might be something in my
head, but I
think I need my carbs.

Joyce

On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 06:17:41 -0700, Fred
wrote:

You know, this past week or so may show that NO CARBS might be
something to consider to break what I see is my rise in carbo intake -
extreme consumption. But this morning as I plan for my hike/climb
(there may be a touch of scrambling), I know that just protein would
not get me up what is a VERTICAL staircase (climbers trail which does
not believe in switchbacks). I need carbs for such endeavors.

On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 01:49:00 -0500, Joyce wrote:

hehehe - now this is a much better start! Welcome to our little corner
of the
world Graeme. You definitely are welcome to join in the discussions and
start
some topics of your own. I don't think there are many lo/no carbers
about, as
most of us here follow more along the lines of the ww program or
calorie
counting. But ya never know. And it really doesn't matter as to what
plan anyone
is following, we all have come from the same place and are trying hard
to get to
or stay at a healthier weight.

It doesn't matter at all if you post in metric or imperial, we get a bit
of both
here. I have a converter on my desktop, for when I don't have a clue
what the
metric units convert to. g We all tend to go with the flow. Overall,
we are a
pretty easy going, friendly group.

Congrats on losing over 44 lbs. already (see, that converter came in
handy here -
lol), that is quite an accomplishment and one you should be very proud
of, as well
as that declining waistline.

For the past year I have been thinking the same thing ... hoping I can
stay where
I am!

joyce
WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02
current weight: 132.0
total loss: 96.8
Lifetime: 4/4/03

On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 05:03:12 GMT, "Graeme S Baker"

wrote:

Hello,

I have had ongoing problems with my weight, diet, and fitness for
nearly 40
years.

Having read many of the converstions and ongoing threads in this
newsgroup,
it appears this might be a place where I could join the discussion and
start
some topics of my own.

I live in Melbourne, Australia and work as an actor in film and
television.

Does it matter if I use metric, or would you prefer imperial
measurements.

I have lost over 20kg, losing excess fat and gaining muscle tone. My
waist
size has also changed from 102cm down to 82cm.

I just hope things are going to stay this way. Please let things stay
this
way!

Graeme.





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I found I'm the same way Joyce--Protein does not seem to hold me, it makes
me more hungry. What's strange is I've found the same with fruits and
vegi's too--I'm still hungry or become hungry earlier than normal. I just
munch on more fruits and vegi's or drink water or decaf ice tea with sweet
and low, that helps fill me up!!!

--
Janice
263/250.5/150 (maybe 130)


"Joyce" wrote in message
...
I'm not a low carb fan, I like my carbs. g I have noticed the past
month or so
that if I go higher on protein, I don't seem to feel full for some goofy
reason.
I know others claim that eating more protein will carry you further
between meals
- but it doesn't seem to work that way for me. Higher protein and less
carbs tend
to have me grazing within an hour or so. It might be something in my
head, but I
think I need my carbs.

Joyce

On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 06:17:41 -0700, Fred
wrote:

You know, this past week or so may show that NO CARBS might be
something to consider to break what I see is my rise in carbo intake -
extreme consumption. But this morning as I plan for my hike/climb
(there may be a touch of scrambling), I know that just protein would
not get me up what is a VERTICAL staircase (climbers trail which does
not believe in switchbacks). I need carbs for such endeavors.

On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 01:49:00 -0500, Joyce wrote:

hehehe - now this is a much better start! Welcome to our little corner
of the
world Graeme. You definitely are welcome to join in the discussions and
start
some topics of your own. I don't think there are many lo/no carbers
about, as
most of us here follow more along the lines of the ww program or
calorie
counting. But ya never know. And it really doesn't matter as to what
plan anyone
is following, we all have come from the same place and are trying hard
to get to
or stay at a healthier weight.

It doesn't matter at all if you post in metric or imperial, we get a bit
of both
here. I have a converter on my desktop, for when I don't have a clue
what the
metric units convert to. g We all tend to go with the flow. Overall,
we are a
pretty easy going, friendly group.

Congrats on losing over 44 lbs. already (see, that converter came in
handy here -
lol), that is quite an accomplishment and one you should be very proud
of, as well
as that declining waistline.

For the past year I have been thinking the same thing ... hoping I can
stay where
I am!

joyce
WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02
current weight: 132.0
total loss: 96.8
Lifetime: 4/4/03

On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 05:03:12 GMT, "Graeme S Baker"

wrote:

Hello,

I have had ongoing problems with my weight, diet, and fitness for
nearly 40
years.

Having read many of the converstions and ongoing threads in this
newsgroup,
it appears this might be a place where I could join the discussion and
start
some topics of my own.

I live in Melbourne, Australia and work as an actor in film and
television.

Does it matter if I use metric, or would you prefer imperial
measurements.

I have lost over 20kg, losing excess fat and gaining muscle tone. My
waist
size has also changed from 102cm down to 82cm.

I just hope things are going to stay this way. Please let things stay
this
way!

Graeme.





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Maybe a balance thing - some carbs but not overdone? Yesterday I found after
lunch I was full for the entire afternoon - heavier carbs due to fruit, potatoes
and that whole wheat english muffin ... or just because it was a larger midday
meal than norm? Dinner was fish and veggies, salad, soup - I found myself looking
for something/anything about 3 hours later. I avoided but still, the hunger (or
something) was there. I'm going to have to think about this for awhile. g

Joyce

On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 08:39:04 -0700, Fred wrote:

You might need more carbs or at least, you need a balance. Whatever
works.

On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 02:39:15 -0500, Joyce wrote:

I'm not a low carb fan, I like my carbs. g I have noticed the past month or so
that if I go higher on protein, I don't seem to feel full for some goofy reason.
I know others claim that eating more protein will carry you further between meals
- but it doesn't seem to work that way for me. Higher protein and less carbs tend
to have me grazing within an hour or so. It might be something in my head, but I
think I need my carbs.

Joyce

On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 06:17:41 -0700, Fred wrote:

You know, this past week or so may show that NO CARBS might be
something to consider to break what I see is my rise in carbo intake -
extreme consumption. But this morning as I plan for my hike/climb
(there may be a touch of scrambling), I know that just protein would
not get me up what is a VERTICAL staircase (climbers trail which does
not believe in switchbacks). I need carbs for such endeavors.

On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 01:49:00 -0500, Joyce wrote:

hehehe - now this is a much better start! Welcome to our little corner of the
world Graeme. You definitely are welcome to join in the discussions and start
some topics of your own. I don't think there are many lo/no carbers about, as
most of us here follow more along the lines of the ww program or calorie
counting. But ya never know. And it really doesn't matter as to what plan anyone
is following, we all have come from the same place and are trying hard to get to
or stay at a healthier weight.

It doesn't matter at all if you post in metric or imperial, we get a bit of both
here. I have a converter on my desktop, for when I don't have a clue what the
metric units convert to. g We all tend to go with the flow. Overall, we are a
pretty easy going, friendly group.

Congrats on losing over 44 lbs. already (see, that converter came in handy here -
lol), that is quite an accomplishment and one you should be very proud of, as well
as that declining waistline.

For the past year I have been thinking the same thing ... hoping I can stay where
I am!

joyce
WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02
current weight: 132.0
total loss: 96.8
Lifetime: 4/4/03

On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 05:03:12 GMT, "Graeme S Baker"
wrote:

Hello,

I have had ongoing problems with my weight, diet, and fitness for nearly 40
years.

Having read many of the converstions and ongoing threads in this newsgroup,
it appears this might be a place where I could join the discussion and start
some topics of my own.

I live in Melbourne, Australia and work as an actor in film and television.

Does it matter if I use metric, or would you prefer imperial measurements.

I have lost over 20kg, losing excess fat and gaining muscle tone. My waist
size has also changed from 102cm down to 82cm.

I just hope things are going to stay this way. Please let things stay this
way!

Graeme.