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New to WWW (Katy, Texas area) ...I'm Bummed
Okay, I'm in week 2, and I'm feeling a bit bummed. I've attended 2
meetings, which I am told is key to being successful, and I just can't relate. I feel that they both have been a waste of my time. The first meeting, the "instructor" talked for 30 minutes about getting old (yes, I'm getting old) and what we can do to help improve our memory. I guess I fail to see how this is supposed to inspire me to lose weight. The second 30 minutes of hte meeting was for those of us who had just signed up. The "instructor" flew through the Getting Started book (while she kept looking at the clock) and said, "call if you have questions." My second meeting was last night. When I checked in, the "checker-in-er" never made eye contact with me. She took my coupons, registered my weight, and handed me a booklet for "week 2" participants. I went early, and was SO disapointed that I did. The "instructor" for that night (different from the first meeting) arrived early, too, and for 30 minutes she stood in the front of the room and talked about herself....how her legs are SOOOO long and that the top part of her torso is SOOOO short.....how she teaches kick-boxing and aerobics ALLLL day long.....augh! There was never any interaction with anyone in the room....we all just sat there and forced a smile (at least I did). She had her stage for the night! It really did turn me off! When she started her "talk", she talked about skin cancer and getting screened early. Not a mention about Weight Watchers or anything. I left, not learning anything more about Weight Watchers than I had than when I arrived. Okay, so can someone out there tell me, WHAT EXACTLY ARE THOSE MEETINGS FOR? Am I wasting my time by going and sitting there being told things that I already know (or have magazine subscriptions that help me out). Do they ever talk about Weight Watchers and the program? I can lose weight, but I do best when I am held accountable to someone else. That's why I joined WW. I thought that by going to weekly meetings, I would have to "share" my weight loss/gain with others....that i would get support from others.....that i might get some good, healthy recipes and eating tips. After these two nights, I feel like I am wasting my time and money! Any suggestions? Sheri |
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"DOUG BONSAL" wrote: I can lose weight, but I do best when I am held accountable to someone else. That's why I joined WW. I thought that by going to weekly meetings, I would have to "share" my weight loss/gain with others....that i would get support from others.....that i might get some good, healthy recipes and eating tips. After these two nights, I feel like I am wasting my time and money! Any suggestions? Sheri I think the best suggestion is to change meetings. Is there a meeting in another town close by that you could go to? You can just turn up at another meeting and try it out if you like. I am currently not going to meetings for similar reasons. In 6 meetings there were three different leaders, all of whom basically said they were just "filling in" and waffled on with a bunch of garbage. The woman who had previously led that group was fantastic and did all the supportive, helpful stuff you are looking for. Unfortunately she got sick and had to leave. It isn't really feasible for me to go to a different meeting, but I will go back to my 'local' in a month or two and see who is running it. I really like meetings, but only if the leader is good. eggs. |
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I feel so bad for you!! Sounds like a bad case of bad leaders!! Mine
are always so helpful. Maybe look up the weight watchers number for your local area, and voice your opinion to the district or whatever. K "DOUG BONSAL" wrote in message ... Okay, I'm in week 2, and I'm feeling a bit bummed. I've attended 2 meetings, which I am told is key to being successful, and I just can't relate. I feel that they both have been a waste of my time. The first meeting, the "instructor" talked for 30 minutes about getting old (yes, I'm getting old) and what we can do to help improve our memory. I guess I fail to see how this is supposed to inspire me to lose weight. The second 30 minutes of hte meeting was for those of us who had just signed up. The "instructor" flew through the Getting Started book (while she kept looking at the clock) and said, "call if you have questions." My second meeting was last night. When I checked in, the "checker-in-er" never made eye contact with me. She took my coupons, registered my weight, and handed me a booklet for "week 2" participants. I went early, and was SO disapointed that I did. The "instructor" for that night (different from the first meeting) arrived early, too, and for 30 minutes she stood in the front of the room and talked about herself....how her legs are SOOOO long and that the top part of her torso is SOOOO short.....how she teaches kick-boxing and aerobics ALLLL day long.....augh! There was never any interaction with anyone in the room....we all just sat there and forced a smile (at least I did). She had her stage for the night! It really did turn me off! When she started her "talk", she talked about skin cancer and getting screened early. Not a mention about Weight Watchers or anything. I left, not learning anything more about Weight Watchers than I had than when I arrived. Okay, so can someone out there tell me, WHAT EXACTLY ARE THOSE MEETINGS FOR? Am I wasting my time by going and sitting there being told things that I already know (or have magazine subscriptions that help me out). Do they ever talk about Weight Watchers and the program? I can lose weight, but I do best when I am held accountable to someone else. That's why I joined WW. I thought that by going to weekly meetings, I would have to "share" my weight loss/gain with others....that i would get support from others.....that i might get some good, healthy recipes and eating tips. After these two nights, I feel like I am wasting my time and money! Any suggestions? Sheri |
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On Thu, 03 Mar 2005 21:33:31 GMT, "DOUG BONSAL"
wrote: Look for another meeting if you can. What you're describing is not a typical WW meeting - not where I live anyway. The leader can make all the difference in how you feel about the program. Lynne Highest Weight - 308 WW Start Weight this time around Dec 29/04 - 222.4 Weight this week - 214.0 Goal - 150 (Subject to change) "Change doesn't happen while you're sitting around." Okay, I'm in week 2, and I'm feeling a bit bummed. I've attended 2 meetings, which I am told is key to being successful, and I just can't relate. I feel that they both have been a waste of my time. The first meeting, the "instructor" talked for 30 minutes about getting old (yes, I'm getting old) and what we can do to help improve our memory. I guess I fail to see how this is supposed to inspire me to lose weight. The second 30 minutes of hte meeting was for those of us who had just signed up. The "instructor" flew through the Getting Started book (while she kept looking at the clock) and said, "call if you have questions." My second meeting was last night. When I checked in, the "checker-in-er" never made eye contact with me. She took my coupons, registered my weight, and handed me a booklet for "week 2" participants. I went early, and was SO disapointed that I did. The "instructor" for that night (different from the first meeting) arrived early, too, and for 30 minutes she stood in the front of the room and talked about herself....how her legs are SOOOO long and that the top part of her torso is SOOOO short.....how she teaches kick-boxing and aerobics ALLLL day long.....augh! There was never any interaction with anyone in the room....we all just sat there and forced a smile (at least I did). She had her stage for the night! It really did turn me off! When she started her "talk", she talked about skin cancer and getting screened early. Not a mention about Weight Watchers or anything. I left, not learning anything more about Weight Watchers than I had than when I arrived. Okay, so can someone out there tell me, WHAT EXACTLY ARE THOSE MEETINGS FOR? Am I wasting my time by going and sitting there being told things that I already know (or have magazine subscriptions that help me out). Do they ever talk about Weight Watchers and the program? I can lose weight, but I do best when I am held accountable to someone else. That's why I joined WW. I thought that by going to weekly meetings, I would have to "share" my weight loss/gain with others....that i would get support from others.....that i might get some good, healthy recipes and eating tips. After these two nights, I feel like I am wasting my time and money! Any suggestions? Sheri |
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I will add to this. There are supposed to be topics that are WW related, the
leaders get a suggested script thing. Mine are always on WW topics. You need to report these people. And if you can, attend a different meeting. I am in a rather medium sized town in South Texas and we have three different ones here. I really needed my meetings while losing, and still go once a month or more while I am maintaining. -- LESANNE 365/162.5/164 "nickiname" wrote in message ... I feel so bad for you!! Sounds like a bad case of bad leaders!! Mine are always so helpful. Maybe look up the weight watchers number for your local area, and voice your opinion to the district or whatever. K "DOUG BONSAL" wrote in message ... Okay, I'm in week 2, and I'm feeling a bit bummed. I've attended 2 meetings, which I am told is key to being successful, and I just can't relate. I feel that they both have been a waste of my time. The first meeting, the "instructor" talked for 30 minutes about getting old (yes, I'm getting old) and what we can do to help improve our memory. I guess I fail to see how this is supposed to inspire me to lose weight. The second 30 minutes of hte meeting was for those of us who had just signed up. The "instructor" flew through the Getting Started book (while she kept looking at the clock) and said, "call if you have questions." My second meeting was last night. When I checked in, the "checker-in-er" never made eye contact with me. She took my coupons, registered my weight, and handed me a booklet for "week 2" participants. I went early, and was SO disapointed that I did. The "instructor" for that night (different from the first meeting) arrived early, too, and for 30 minutes she stood in the front of the room and talked about herself....how her legs are SOOOO long and that the top part of her torso is SOOOO short.....how she teaches kick-boxing and aerobics ALLLL day long.....augh! There was never any interaction with anyone in the room....we all just sat there and forced a smile (at least I did). She had her stage for the night! It really did turn me off! When she started her "talk", she talked about skin cancer and getting screened early. Not a mention about Weight Watchers or anything. I left, not learning anything more about Weight Watchers than I had than when I arrived. Okay, so can someone out there tell me, WHAT EXACTLY ARE THOSE MEETINGS FOR? Am I wasting my time by going and sitting there being told things that I already know (or have magazine subscriptions that help me out). Do they ever talk about Weight Watchers and the program? I can lose weight, but I do best when I am held accountable to someone else. That's why I joined WW. I thought that by going to weekly meetings, I would have to "share" my weight loss/gain with others....that i would get support from others.....that i might get some good, healthy recipes and eating tips. After these two nights, I feel like I am wasting my time and money! Any suggestions? Sheri |
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I can understand your frustration. I think both of your leaders were in the
wrong meeting. My leader does share her experience with losing weight as she lost 95 pounds decades ago. She also talks about strategies for eating out and lots of other assigned topics. Yes, they get assigned topics that they are supposed to discuss. Clearly yours does not. Find another meeting location. I would also check to see if your location is part of WW international or one of the rare franchises out there. You should complain to the district manager and WW headquarters. They are taking your money and not even discussing WW topics as they are supposed to. "DOUG BONSAL" wrote in message ... Okay, I'm in week 2, and I'm feeling a bit bummed. I've attended 2 meetings, which I am told is key to being successful, and I just can't relate. I feel that they both have been a waste of my time. The first meeting, the "instructor" talked for 30 minutes about getting old (yes, I'm getting old) and what we can do to help improve our memory. I guess I fail to see how this is supposed to inspire me to lose weight. The second 30 minutes of hte meeting was for those of us who had just signed up. The "instructor" flew through the Getting Started book (while she kept looking at the clock) and said, "call if you have questions." My second meeting was last night. When I checked in, the "checker-in-er" never made eye contact with me. She took my coupons, registered my weight, and handed me a booklet for "week 2" participants. I went early, and was SO disapointed that I did. The "instructor" for that night (different from the first meeting) arrived early, too, and for 30 minutes she stood in the front of the room and talked about herself....how her legs are SOOOO long and that the top part of her torso is SOOOO short.....how she teaches kick-boxing and aerobics ALLLL day long.....augh! There was never any interaction with anyone in the room....we all just sat there and forced a smile (at least I did). She had her stage for the night! It really did turn me off! When she started her "talk", she talked about skin cancer and getting screened early. Not a mention about Weight Watchers or anything. I left, not learning anything more about Weight Watchers than I had than when I arrived. Okay, so can someone out there tell me, WHAT EXACTLY ARE THOSE MEETINGS FOR? Am I wasting my time by going and sitting there being told things that I already know (or have magazine subscriptions that help me out). Do they ever talk about Weight Watchers and the program? I can lose weight, but I do best when I am held accountable to someone else. That's why I joined WW. I thought that by going to weekly meetings, I would have to "share" my weight loss/gain with others....that i would get support from others.....that i might get some good, healthy recipes and eating tips. After these two nights, I feel like I am wasting my time and money! Any suggestions? Sheri |
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"DOUG BONSAL" wrote in message ... Okay, I'm in week 2, and I'm feeling a bit bummed. I've attended 2 meetings, which I am told is key to being successful, and I just can't relate. I feel that they both have been a waste of my time. Sounds like you have uninspiring leaders. Like any other organisation, WW has good, bad & indifferent leaders of its sessions. Luckily, the one I attend has a good leader. Find out where there are other meetings in your area, who the leaders are and switch. Also provide feedback (politely) to WW head office about your bad experience. Best of luck, helen s |
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Hi Katy and welcome to the group. Sounds like you;ve hit a bad meeting.
I've been to some of them too - just keep looking around for a better one if possible. If not, stick around here and we'll answer any questions you've got. Here's our welcome notice to get you started. 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: Totally Groovy exercise challenge: http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/tg.htm Choose to Lose weight loss challenge: http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/ctl.htm 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 Flexpoints 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. Joyce WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02 current weight: 133.3 Lifetime: 4/4/03 And here's an explanation of Core/No-count by Laura - It is a great plan. You DO however need to make sure that you are eating at your normal Flex plan target number of points. This can be difficult for some and you WILL stop losing. Here is the summary of the plan: http://ahwww.home.comcast.net/summary.htm Here is the detail list of foods: http://ahwww.home.comcast.net/wwcoreplan.htm Basic rules: 1. Eat as much of the core foods as you need to feel "satisfied" (not full). 2. If you want to eat foods that are not on the core foods list use you 35 weekly points allowance (WPA). Note: use these points on healthy foods and not junk. 3. Activity points are used to supplement the 35 WPA for Non-core food items only. They must be used on the day they are earned. Note: most people find that they will increase the amount of core foods because they are hungrier due to exercising. 4. 2 teaspoons of heathy oil daily is required. ~Laura 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. 93.5/73.6/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg 205.7/161.9/162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb Here's our FAQ: http://www.didian.com/asdww/ and welcome notice: http://www.geocities.com/welcomenotice/index.html "DOUG BONSAL" wrote in message ... Okay, I'm in week 2, and I'm feeling a bit bummed. I've attended 2 meetings, which I am told is key to being successful, and I just can't relate. I feel that they both have been a waste of my time. The first meeting, the "instructor" talked for 30 minutes about getting old (yes, I'm getting old) and what we can do to help improve our memory. I guess I fail to see how this is supposed to inspire me to lose weight. The second 30 minutes of hte meeting was for those of us who had just signed up. The "instructor" flew through the Getting Started book (while she kept looking at the clock) and said, "call if you have questions." My second meeting was last night. When I checked in, the "checker-in-er" never made eye contact with me. She took my coupons, registered my weight, and handed me a booklet for "week 2" participants. I went early, and was SO disapointed that I did. The "instructor" for that night (different from the first meeting) arrived early, too, and for 30 minutes she stood in the front of the room and talked about herself....how her legs are SOOOO long and that the top part of her torso is SOOOO short.....how she teaches kick-boxing and aerobics ALLLL day long.....augh! There was never any interaction with anyone in the room....we all just sat there and forced a smile (at least I did). She had her stage for the night! It really did turn me off! When she started her "talk", she talked about skin cancer and getting screened early. Not a mention about Weight Watchers or anything. I left, not learning anything more about Weight Watchers than I had than when I arrived. Okay, so can someone out there tell me, WHAT EXACTLY ARE THOSE MEETINGS FOR? Am I wasting my time by going and sitting there being told things that I already know (or have magazine subscriptions that help me out). Do they ever talk about Weight Watchers and the program? I can lose weight, but I do best when I am held accountable to someone else. That's why I joined WW. I thought that by going to weekly meetings, I would have to "share" my weight loss/gain with others....that i would get support from others.....that i might get some good, healthy recipes and eating tips. After these two nights, I feel like I am wasting my time and money! Any suggestions? Sheri |
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