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I'm sure this question has been asked.. But: Does it really work?



 
 
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  #1  
Old February 22nd, 2007, 02:16 AM posted to alt.support.diet.weightwatchers
Ivan
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Default I'm sure this question has been asked.. But: Does it really work?

Okay.. So I started the WW diet yesterday..
I consumed 18 points and felt so full I could not eat another bite..
Which was great, really.
I weighed and measured myself, and kept track of everything I ate
during the day.
Today is day 2, and going well so far..

The only thing that bothers me is how expensive everything is..
Sure, I don't have to buy the WW meals.. But often when I cook I tend
to have trouble with portion sizes..

Does anyone have any tips in regards to this?

I'm really looking forward (granted, with skeptisism) to discovering
my weight next week..
The reason why I'm skeptical is because yesterday, after eating 18
points, I felt like I've eaten more than I normally do.. And that was
only 18 points.. Considering my height and weight and level of
activity, I should be eating 26-29 points!!

I won't be going to the meetings for now.. Mainly because of lack of
time, though mostly because of money issues.. I'll stick to counting
my own points and using the support of my girlfriend..


I'm 6'1" and my weight at the moment is 250lbs.
Waist is 44 inches.

I will report next week with my new measurements, as well as an
updated report of how I feel about WW.

In the mean time, if someone could please tell me how to avoid having
to purchase WW food (or any other frozen meals).. It'd be fantastic.

  #2  
Old February 22nd, 2007, 05:55 AM posted to alt.support.diet.weightwatchers
Drachen
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Default I'm sure this question has been asked.. But: Does it really work?

purchase a scale!!! I highly recommend it... 3 oz of chicken is a lot more
than you'd think but cheese is sooooo small in portion... but works for a
quick snack...

I have to consume 35 points... sigh... and sometimes it is hard to do and
sometimes its wayyyyy too easy... one chocolate bar will zoom me right up
there...*G*

I'd also recommend going to at least one or two meetings at least, most
places allow a freebie if you haven't joined yet...

and a good investment is also a good book that lists brand names,
calories/fibre/etc for various foods... and use your fiber calculator to get
your point value, if you've joined you'll get one... very handy for
shopping...

also, I would also HIGHLY recommend the guide for eating out, as they list a
lot of popular quickly places and places that are frequented a lot, etc...
a&w, arbys dennys, dq... etc... it also helps to eye out points and size of
servings I've found...

I rarely purchase frozen meals... I find its never satisfying enough... I'd
rather make my own then freeze the portions... *see 'meal planning' subject
in this newsgroup*...

I've lost a few pounds, but I only track about 4 days a week... the rest I
guess at really... but it is working... if I don't track I don't lose... I
track I lose... I'm on day three of four right now for tracking... I totally
ignored monday... but did extra workout on tuesday to attempt to make up for
that...

and I'm pretty busy and have lots of obligations to do as well... but I set
aside one day *morning really* to go to weight watchers, then out for
breakfast...* its a total of 25$ for the day... so 100$/month... give or
take pending on what I have for breakfast of course... and the support of
people who have 'been there' is awesome!!! and really helps... regardless
if you gain or lose its always good to talk about it.



"Ivan" wrote in message
oups.com...
Okay.. So I started the WW diet yesterday..
I consumed 18 points and felt so full I could not eat another bite..
Which was great, really.
I weighed and measured myself, and kept track of everything I ate
during the day.
Today is day 2, and going well so far..

The only thing that bothers me is how expensive everything is..
Sure, I don't have to buy the WW meals.. But often when I cook I tend
to have trouble with portion sizes..

Does anyone have any tips in regards to this?

I'm really looking forward (granted, with skeptisism) to discovering
my weight next week..
The reason why I'm skeptical is because yesterday, after eating 18
points, I felt like I've eaten more than I normally do.. And that was
only 18 points.. Considering my height and weight and level of
activity, I should be eating 26-29 points!!

I won't be going to the meetings for now.. Mainly because of lack of
time, though mostly because of money issues.. I'll stick to counting
my own points and using the support of my girlfriend..


I'm 6'1" and my weight at the moment is 250lbs.
Waist is 44 inches.

I will report next week with my new measurements, as well as an
updated report of how I feel about WW.

In the mean time, if someone could please tell me how to avoid having
to purchase WW food (or any other frozen meals).. It'd be fantastic.



  #3  
Old February 22nd, 2007, 07:19 AM posted to alt.support.diet.weightwatchers
Willow Herself
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Default I'm sure this question has been asked.. But: Does it really work?

6'1 and 250 lbs... if you're eating only 18 points your going directly
toward disaster..

Will~

"Ivan" wrote in message
oups.com...
Okay.. So I started the WW diet yesterday..
I consumed 18 points and felt so full I could not eat another bite..
Which was great, really.
I weighed and measured myself, and kept track of everything I ate
during the day.
Today is day 2, and going well so far..

The only thing that bothers me is how expensive everything is..
Sure, I don't have to buy the WW meals.. But often when I cook I tend
to have trouble with portion sizes..

Does anyone have any tips in regards to this?

I'm really looking forward (granted, with skeptisism) to discovering
my weight next week..
The reason why I'm skeptical is because yesterday, after eating 18
points, I felt like I've eaten more than I normally do.. And that was
only 18 points.. Considering my height and weight and level of
activity, I should be eating 26-29 points!!

I won't be going to the meetings for now.. Mainly because of lack of
time, though mostly because of money issues.. I'll stick to counting
my own points and using the support of my girlfriend..


I'm 6'1" and my weight at the moment is 250lbs.
Waist is 44 inches.

I will report next week with my new measurements, as well as an
updated report of how I feel about WW.

In the mean time, if someone could please tell me how to avoid having
to purchase WW food (or any other frozen meals).. It'd be fantastic.



  #4  
Old February 22nd, 2007, 12:57 PM posted to alt.support.diet.weightwatchers
Teri
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Default I'm sure this question has been asked.. But: Does it really work?


"Ivan" wrote in message
oups.com...
Okay.. So I started the WW diet yesterday..
I consumed 18 points and felt so full I could not eat another bite..
Which was great, really.
I weighed and measured myself, and kept track of everything I ate
during the day.
Today is day 2, and going well so far..

The only thing that bothers me is how expensive everything is..
Sure, I don't have to buy the WW meals.. But often when I cook I tend
to have trouble with portion sizes..

I bought a ww cookbook in costco and made 2 recipes from it ( I bought it 3
days ago!!). My husband raved about the first recipe and it wasn't too hard
to portion (servings made = 4, split recipe in quarters and don't come back
for seconds :-) and was fairly simple to make. Yesterday I made a manhattan
clam chowder (ww recipe) in the crockpot and 1 1/2 c = 2 points, so I
allowed myself 2 full cups. I, too, need to invest in a scale for food.
Teri


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Old February 22nd, 2007, 02:34 PM posted to alt.support.diet.weightwatchers
Laura
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Default I'm sure this question has been asked.. But: Does it really work?

For starters, invest in a good food scale and a set of measuring cups and
spoons. If you aren't weighing and measuring you probably under estimated
your points for the day. At your height/weight, 18 points would mean you
were starving. I aim for 20 day and some days it is not enough food for me.
I'm 5'3 and 153 lbs.

As for shopping, WW does not have to be expensive. You need to shop wisely.I
get chicken breasts (look for sales), pork chops, frozen fish, cereal,
oatmeal, egg beaters, skim milk, lots of fresh/frozen veggies & fruits,
bagged salad/spinich, lean hamburger meat, tuna, eggs (rest of family), boca
burgers, potato rolls and soups. I may be spending more at the grocery store
but on healthy items. We have drastically reduced the number of times we eat
out so we save money that way. We don't buy many chips, crackers and other
junk anymore. I do buy WW smart ones and Amy's Organic bowls for quick meals
to have in the freezer for nights that I have a meeting or DH/DD are having
something I don't want to eat. I also only buy them when they are on sale.
Last night DD wanted lasgagne. They had stoffers and I had a smart one.
Unfortunately it was not that satisfying so I probably won't buy that one
again. DH did not plan the meal very well or I would have insisted that he
add a veggie to mine to make it more satisfying. They are okay for lunch but
not for dinner (ymmv). I usually buy the ones labeled "smart about carbs" as
they are lower in points and don't have rice, pasta or potato in them. These
have more protein than the ones where the points are mostly from carbs.

You probably should find a WW book to help you with the basic point values
of foods. eBay has the old kits available. Another good source is Dottie's
weightloss zone: http://www.dottisweightlosszone.com/index.html. Scroll down
to the bottom of her home page and you will see links to restaurant and food
lists. Print these up to create a reference book for yourself. You'll do
fine. Having your GF support you is great too. DH only semi supports me and
it is very frustrating at times but that's a story for another day.

"Ivan" wrote in message
oups.com...
Okay.. So I started the WW diet yesterday..
I consumed 18 points and felt so full I could not eat another bite..
Which was great, really.
I weighed and measured myself, and kept track of everything I ate
during the day.
Today is day 2, and going well so far..

The only thing that bothers me is how expensive everything is..
Sure, I don't have to buy the WW meals.. But often when I cook I tend
to have trouble with portion sizes..

Does anyone have any tips in regards to this?

I'm really looking forward (granted, with skeptisism) to discovering
my weight next week..
The reason why I'm skeptical is because yesterday, after eating 18
points, I felt like I've eaten more than I normally do.. And that was
only 18 points.. Considering my height and weight and level of
activity, I should be eating 26-29 points!!

I won't be going to the meetings for now.. Mainly because of lack of
time, though mostly because of money issues.. I'll stick to counting
my own points and using the support of my girlfriend..


I'm 6'1" and my weight at the moment is 250lbs.
Waist is 44 inches.

I will report next week with my new measurements, as well as an
updated report of how I feel about WW.

In the mean time, if someone could please tell me how to avoid having
to purchase WW food (or any other frozen meals).. It'd be fantastic.


  #6  
Old February 22nd, 2007, 05:27 PM posted to alt.support.diet.weightwatchers
ahmward
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Default I'm sure this question has been asked.. But: Does it really work?

I just bought that cookbook for my daughter. I've used it for the past
six months and enjoy many recipes. I rarely use WW foods or frozen meals
as I like to do my own cooking. What is nice about these new cookbooks
is that the food is flavorful and much better in many ways than the
recipes in standard cookbook.

I use my Salter scale all the time. Even if a package says one ounce
equals x amount of items, I prefer to weigh the one ounce. It also
helps me if I am using leftovers. For example a chicken breast may
weigh 5-6 ounces but for lunch I want no more than 3 so the scale is
invaluable.

Audrey



"Teri" wrote in message
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"Ivan" wrote in message
oups.com...
Okay.. So I started the WW diet yesterday..
I consumed 18 points and felt so full I could not eat another bite..
Which was great, really.
I weighed and measured myself, and kept track of everything I ate
during the day.
Today is day 2, and going well so far..

The only thing that bothers me is how expensive everything is..
Sure, I don't have to buy the WW meals.. But often when I cook I tend
to have trouble with portion sizes..

I bought a ww cookbook in costco and made 2 recipes from it ( I bought
it 3 days ago!!). My husband raved about the first recipe and it
wasn't too hard to portion (servings made = 4, split recipe in
quarters and don't come back for seconds :-) and was fairly simple to
make. Yesterday I made a manhattan clam chowder (ww recipe) in the
crockpot and 1 1/2 c = 2 points, so I allowed myself 2 full cups. I,
too, need to invest in a scale for food.
Teri


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Old February 22nd, 2007, 08:53 PM posted to alt.support.diet.weightwatchers
Teri
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Default I'm sure this question has been asked.. But: Does it really work?


"ahmward" wrote in message
...
I just bought that cookbook for my daughter. I've used it for the past six
months and enjoy many recipes. I rarely use WW foods or frozen meals as I
like to do my own cooking. What is nice about these new cookbooks is that
the food is flavorful and much better in many ways than the recipes in
standard cookbook.

I use my Salter scale all the time. Even if a package says one ounce
equals x amount of items, I prefer to weigh the one ounce. It also helps
me if I am using leftovers. For example a chicken breast may weigh 5-6
ounces but for lunch I want no more than 3 so the scale is invaluable.

Audrey


I just bought a Salter scale ... stainless steel. Do you weigh the meat
before or after you cook it (does it even matter that much?). From that
cookbook I made chicken breasts w/broccoli rabe, raddicchio, onions garlic
and spinach fettucine... which was just out of this world ... even my 8yo
scarfed it down.
Teri


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Old February 22nd, 2007, 09:21 PM posted to alt.support.diet.weightwatchers
greenbanks
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Default I'm sure this question has been asked.. But: Does it really work?

"Teri" wrote in message
news
I just bought a Salter scale ... stainless steel. Do you weigh the meat
before or after you cook it (does it even matter that much?). From that
cookbook I made chicken breasts w/broccoli rabe, raddicchio, onions garlic
and spinach fettucine... which was just out of this world ... even my 8yo
scarfed it down.
Teri


Definitely after. You're cooking off some of the fat, even in lean meats.
You'll enjoy the control you get with a scale.
--
M'Lou


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Old February 22nd, 2007, 09:30 PM posted to alt.support.diet.weightwatchers
Willow Herself
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Default I'm sure this question has been asked.. But: Does it really work?

When I make things like stews, or casserole (where I won't be picking out
the meat cubes to weigh them!!) I weigh the food ahead and take out about
1/4 of the weight. That's about what meat loses as it cooks.
Will~

"greenbanks" wrote in message
...
"Teri" wrote in message
news
I just bought a Salter scale ... stainless steel. Do you weigh the meat
before or after you cook it (does it even matter that much?). From that
cookbook I made chicken breasts w/broccoli rabe, raddicchio, onions
garlic and spinach fettucine... which was just out of this world ... even
my 8yo scarfed it down.
Teri


Definitely after. You're cooking off some of the fat, even in lean meats.
You'll enjoy the control you get with a scale.
--
M'Lou



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Old February 23rd, 2007, 12:13 AM posted to alt.support.diet.weightwatchers
Drachen
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Default I'm sure this question has been asked.. But: Does it really work?

unless you go for bison, which is heartier in flavour, and almost zero
fat...

but if you're making a stew, wouldn't the juices and fat remain within the
stew? therefore wouln'dt not taking out 1/4 of the weight be detrimental to
the overall amount?

I've also found that if I roast the beef or bison beforehand in the oven,
its a lot tender and tastier in the stews... you could also roast the
potatoes and carrots all together, then just cut them up with your onions
garlic and other veggies to simmer for a short bit...



"Willow Herself" wrote in
message . ..
When I make things like stews, or casserole (where I won't be picking out
the meat cubes to weigh them!!) I weigh the food ahead and take out about
1/4 of the weight. That's about what meat loses as it cooks.
Will~

"greenbanks" wrote in message
...
"Teri" wrote in message
news
I just bought a Salter scale ... stainless steel. Do you weigh the

meat
before or after you cook it (does it even matter that much?). From

that
cookbook I made chicken breasts w/broccoli rabe, raddicchio, onions
garlic and spinach fettucine... which was just out of this world ...

even
my 8yo scarfed it down.
Teri


Definitely after. You're cooking off some of the fat, even in lean

meats.
You'll enjoy the control you get with a scale.
--
M'Lou





 




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