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New to WW - Day 2
welcome and best of luck to you, you are correct it gets easier after a
couple of weeks, and the first meeting was really hard for me, Lee LauraM wrote in message ps.com... Hello everyone - Just thought I'd create some motivation for myself by posting in this newsgroup. I'm new to WW -- Day 2 for me. It's a major accomplishment just going to the first meeting, so I applaud everyone who has done so! I'm excited to be eating more balanced meals and to get my munching under control. Two years ago I had a neck surgery where they cut my vertebrate on three levels and installed titanium to enlargen the spinal canal. Needless to say my lifestyle changed completely after that. Prior to the surgery I worked out two hours a day, 5-6x/week and was in really good shape. I always ate more than the average person, but I burned it off. Just prior to and after the surgery, I kept eating but couldn't exercise, so you know what happens there. I gained 25 lbs and was so depressed, which made me eat even more. Talk about bursting out of clothes. Ugh. I had tried Jenny Craig but couldn't stand the frozen foods will all that junk in them. Yesterday I went to a WW meeting and I really like the system. I decided on the points "flex" system and really think this will be a perfect way for me to eat more sensibly. Plus, I can eat *real* food. I'm not kidding myself that this will be easy at first, but I have a feeling it will get easier after the first week or so. That's my story. I'll be visting frequently to read all your stories too for motivation. |
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New to WW - Day 2
very good attitude, Lee
LauraM wrote in message oups.com... Uncle Bonzi wrote: Welcome to the group. I can't begin to tell you how supportive this group has been to me and to everyone else here. They hug when you need it and are not afraid to give a quick boot in the pants either. Ralph A big THANK YOU to everyone welcoming me to the group. I'm so exciting about starting this program. I'm looking forward to getting back to my normal size. It's been a journey for me recovering from this surgery, figuring out what I can and can't do as far as exercise, and now I'm working on healthy eating. I plan on being successful. Not "trying to" but "planning on". I'm sure I'll be needing everyone's support in the future. Thanks for being there! |
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New to WW - Day 2
welcome and best of luck to you, Lee
Wendy wrote in message ... Congratulations on taking steps toward a healthier you! Looks like we are in the same boat......I am on Day 1 of WW. Wendy |
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New to WW - Day 2
that soup can be a saver sometimes, Lee, who did battle with the evil krispy
kreme this week LauraM wrote in message oups.com... Wendy wrote: Congratulations on taking steps toward a healthier you! Looks like we are in the same boat......I am on Day 1 of WW. Wendy Ah, I'm glad there's another "newbie". Congrats on starting! I was planning on posting my results each week. Just another way for me to keep motivated. Last night I made the garden vegetable soup. Yum! It's perfect for me at night when I'm more inclined to want to munch. I had a bowl of it last night and it satisfied me. |
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New to WW - Day 2
LauraM wrote:
Hello everyone - Just thought I'd create some motivation for myself by posting in this newsgroup. I'm new to WW -- Day 2 for me. It's a major accomplishment just going to the first meeting, so I applaud everyone who has done so! I'm excited to be eating more balanced meals and to get my munching under control. Welcome to the group Laura. Making that first meeting is a big first step! Trust me, it does get easier Here's our welcome notice to get you started in the group. I'll look forward to reading about your future successes. 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 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. 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. 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 |
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