Introducing myself

Hello all,

My name is Lynn and I live in Austin, TX. I've been a long time, on and off
lurker here, and post regularly to the WW message boards. I am finally
making an introduction. I've lost 86 lbs. on Weight Watchers (flex) and I'm
still going. It has been a LONG road for me, but I am committed to this plan
and love new healthy lifestyle.

For what its worth, I am a freelance designer and have a background in the
fine arts.

I hope to spend more time getting to know all of you, offer support when
ever I can. I am hoping to give Core a whirl soon. I admit I'm a little
nervous, but losses are slow and I need a shake up. I've really enjoyed the
discussions here. Looking forward to getting to know you!

Lynn
www.lynncage.com/weight_loss/wl_photo

On Sat 18 Feb 2006 08:16:37p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Artgirl
Lynn?

Hello all,

My name is Lynn and I live in Austin, TX. I've been a long time, on and
off lurker here, and post regularly to the WW message boards. I am
finally making an introduction. I've lost 86 lbs. on Weight Watchers
(flex) and I'm still going. It has been a LONG road for me, but I am
committed to this plan and love new healthy lifestyle.

Hi Lynn!

I'm a new poster here myself, but let me be the first to welcome you. You
have made really wonderful progress, and a remarkable transformation.

Congratulations!

--
Wayne Boatwright o¿o
____________________

BIOYA

welcome and good luck, Lee
Artgirl Lynn wrote in message
...
Hello all,

My name is Lynn and I live in Austin, TX. I've been a long time, on and
off
lurker here, and post regularly to the WW message boards. I am finally
making an introduction. I've lost 86 lbs. on Weight Watchers (flex) and
I'm
still going. It has been a LONG road for me, but I am committed to this
plan
and love new healthy lifestyle.

For what its worth, I am a freelance designer and have a background in the
fine arts.

I hope to spend more time getting to know all of you, offer support when
ever I can. I am hoping to give Core a whirl soon. I admit I'm a little
nervous, but losses are slow and I need a shake up. I've really enjoyed
the
discussions here. Looking forward to getting to know you!

Lynn
www.lynncage.com/weight_loss/wl_photo

Welcome to the group. You've done a fantastic job so far.
--
the volleyballchick

"Artgirl Lynn" wrote in message
...
Hello all,

My name is Lynn and I live in Austin, TX. I've been a long time, on and
off
lurker here, and post regularly to the WW message boards. I am finally
making an introduction. I've lost 86 lbs. on Weight Watchers (flex) and
I'm
still going. It has been a LONG road for me, but I am committed to this
plan
and love new healthy lifestyle.

For what its worth, I am a freelance designer and have a background in the
fine arts.

I hope to spend more time getting to know all of you, offer support when
ever I can. I am hoping to give Core a whirl soon. I admit I'm a little
nervous, but losses are slow and I need a shake up. I've really enjoyed
the
discussions here. Looking forward to getting to know you!

Lynn
www.lynncage.com/weight_loss/wl_photo

Hi Lynn. Welcome aboard. Congratulations on that wonderful total! I
look forward to hearing about your future losses ;-D
Elaine

"Artgirl Lynn" wrote in message
...
Hello all,

My name is Lynn and I live in Austin, TX. I've been a long time, on
and off
lurker here, and post regularly to the WW message boards. I am
finally
making an introduction. I've lost 86 lbs. on Weight Watchers (flex)
and I'm
still going. It has been a LONG road for me, but I am committed to
this plan
and love new healthy lifestyle.

For what its worth, I am a freelance designer and have a background
in the
fine arts.

I hope to spend more time getting to know all of you, offer support
when
ever I can. I am hoping to give Core a whirl soon. I admit I'm a
little
nervous, but losses are slow and I need a shake up. I've really
enjoyed the
discussions here. Looking forward to getting to know you!

Lynn
www.lynncage.com/weight_loss/wl_photo

Welcome, Lynne.

Audrey

Artgirl Lynn wrote:
Hello all,

My name is Lynn and I live in Austin, TX. I've been a long time, on and off
lurker here, and post regularly to the WW message boards. I am finally
making an introduction. I've lost 86 lbs. on Weight Watchers (flex) and I'm
still going. It has been a LONG road for me, but I am committed to this plan
and love new healthy lifestyle.

For what its worth, I am a freelance designer and have a background in the
fine arts.

I hope to spend more time getting to know all of you, offer support when
ever I can. I am hoping to give Core a whirl soon. I admit I'm a little
nervous, but losses are slow and I need a shake up. I've really enjoyed the
discussions here. Looking forward to getting to know you!

Welcome, 'officially' to the group Lynn. It sounds like you've had
great results so far. Stick around and let us know how the rest of your
journey goes. Here's our welcome notice (just in case you haven't seen
it)

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.

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

Hi
Congrats on your weight loss!
I looked at your pics and the transformation is amazing... I did notice
you have some gorgeous eyes in your beginning pic... although the
fathers day lunch pic you couldnt really tell, lol. Keep up the good
work and concentrate on not slipping back to the old habits you look
great and I think you probably feel much better!

hello there !!!

Welcome in !!!! )

Great work already! bet we've got a lot to learn from you.

Will~

"Artgirl Lynn" wrote in message
...
Hello all,

My name is Lynn and I live in Austin, TX. I've been a long time, on and
off
lurker here, and post regularly to the WW message boards. I am finally
making an introduction. I've lost 86 lbs. on Weight Watchers (flex) and
I'm
still going. It has been a LONG road for me, but I am committed to this
plan
and love new healthy lifestyle.

For what its worth, I am a freelance designer and have a background in the
fine arts.

I hope to spend more time getting to know all of you, offer support when
ever I can. I am hoping to give Core a whirl soon. I admit I'm a little
nervous, but losses are slow and I need a shake up. I've really enjoyed
the
discussions here. Looking forward to getting to know you!

Lynn
www.lynncage.com/weight_loss/wl_photo

Artgirl Lynn wrote:
Hello all,

My name is Lynn and I live in Austin, TX. I've been a long time, on and off
lurker here, and post regularly to the WW message boards. I am finally
making an introduction. I've lost 86 lbs. on Weight Watchers (flex) and I'm
still going. It has been a LONG road for me, but I am committed to this plan
and love new healthy lifestyle.

For what its worth, I am a freelance designer and have a background in the
fine arts.

I hope to spend more time getting to know all of you, offer support when
ever I can. I am hoping to give Core a whirl soon. I admit I'm a little
nervous, but losses are slow and I need a shake up. I've really enjoyed the
discussions here. Looking forward to getting to know you!

Lynn
www.lynncage.com/weight_loss/wl_photo


Welcome Lynn. I'm new here myself. I'll have been OP for three weeks
tomorrow. Congrats on the great numbers.

Hey we should add "DW" to the list of acronyms!


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