Starting today

I have done low carb forever and I really think it has contributed to
some major medical problems I've had recently (please don't respond by
telling me how low carb is wonderful and isn't bad for you...I've done
it for several years, I know what you're going to say as I've said it
myself)...so now I'd like to loose about 20#s and have decided to try
WW as it just seems much more logical and healthy. I do exercise for
30-40 minutes about 6 days a week and am in fairly good shape...
my starting #s...
start of week one:
142 pounds
goal 120

On 1 May 2006 03:38:08 -0700, "justme" wrote:

start of week one:
142 pounds
goal 120

I tried low carb too. Made me start feeling weird. All that changed
with WW. Welcome!
--
RichardS
240/227/175
7 Weeks

welcome and best of luck, Lee
justme wrote in message
oups.com...
I have done low carb forever and I really think it has contributed to
some major medical problems I've had recently (please don't respond by
telling me how low carb is wonderful and isn't bad for you...I've done
it for several years, I know what you're going to say as I've said it
myself)...so now I'd like to loose about 20#s and have decided to try
WW as it just seems much more logical and healthy. I do exercise for
30-40 minutes about 6 days a week and am in fairly good shape...
my starting #s...
start of week one:
142 pounds
goal 120

"justme" wrote in message
oups.com...
I have done low carb forever and I really think it has contributed to
some major medical problems I've had recently (please don't respond by
telling me how low carb is wonderful and isn't bad for you...I've done
it for several years, I know what you're going to say as I've said it
myself)...so now I'd like to loose about 20#s and have decided to try
WW as it just seems much more logical and healthy. I do exercise for
30-40 minutes about 6 days a week and am in fairly good shape...
my starting #s...
start of week one:
142 pounds
goal 120


I doubt you're going to get a lot of argument here about your decision! All
eating plans aren't for everyone and LC diets have their share of issues.
If you had posted to the ASDLC group, you'd get a lot of flack, but not
here.

WW is a well balanced plan that lets you eat what works for you. It's not a
great idea to return to refined carbs, but whole grains, fruits and
vegetables are excellent ways to add carbs back into your life. Just
remember that if you have recently been LC'ing and up your carb load, you
will see an initial, temporary gain because your muscles are taking in water
again. Water isn't fat but gets that scale moving up. Patience,
persistence, and consistency (not perfection) will get things going in the
right direction again!

Best of luck.
--
the volleyballchick

justme wrote:
I have done low carb forever and I really think it has contributed to
some major medical problems I've had recently (please don't respond by
telling me how low carb is wonderful and isn't bad for you...I've done
it for several years, I know what you're going to say as I've said it
myself)...so now I'd like to loose about 20#s and have decided to try
WW as it just seems much more logical and healthy. I do exercise for
30-40 minutes about 6 days a week and am in fairly good shape...
my starting #s...
start of week one:
142 pounds
goal 120


I am new to this group and a retread of WW, so I don't know nutten :-)

Except welcome...

Ralph

"justme" wrote in message
oups.com...
I have done low carb forever and I really think it has contributed to
some major medical problems I've had recently (please don't respond by
telling me how low carb is wonderful and isn't bad for you...I've done
it for several years, I know what you're going to say as I've said it
myself)...so now I'd like to loose about 20#s and have decided to try
WW as it just seems much more logical and healthy. I do exercise for
30-40 minutes about 6 days a week and am in fairly good shape...
my starting #s...
start of week one:
142 pounds
goal 120


Welcome! I think you'll enjoy this group.

Audrey

thank you all! I've been doing well today! I had a light breakfast
and some healthy choice chicken/rice soup for lunch! I'm searching
recipes now for dinner

"justme" wrote in message
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thank you all! I've been doing well today! I had a light breakfast
and some healthy choice chicken/rice soup for lunch! I'm searching
recipes now for dinner

Keep track of your points so you don't cheat yourself and undereat. A
common mistake is to make it a diet and then not be satisfied.

Audrey

good for you, Lee
justme wrote in message
oups.com...
thank you all! I've been doing well today! I had a light breakfast
and some healthy choice chicken/rice soup for lunch! I'm searching
recipes now for dinner

"justme" wrote in message
oups.com...
thank you all! I've been doing well today! I had a light breakfast
and some healthy choice chicken/rice soup for lunch! I'm searching
recipes now for dinner


Go to google and type in "Recipes, Weight Watchers, Points"

You should find some good "free" places.

Here is one from eDiets (which I am member). This is very easy to cook.
Even I can do it. (you may want to add a few baby carrots.)


Julia's Easy Slow Cooker Chicken
Chicken and potatoes are treated to a hearty, soup-based gravy. Makes 5
servings.
Printed from eDiets, Submitted by Julia

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Ingredients
8 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken
breast halves
4 potatoes, cubed
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of
mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can 2% milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix


Directions
1 Put the chicken pieces and potatoes into a slow cooker. Combine the
soup, milk, cornstarch and dry soup mix and pour over the chicken and
potatoes. Cook for 8 to 10 hours on low. Serve!




Nutrition at a glance
Servings Per Recipe 5 amount
per serving Calories 456kcal Protein 50.4g Total Fat 8.2g
Sodium 1082mg Cholesterol 115mg Carbohydrates 43g Fiber 4.6g