Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan About three weeks ago, I went in for a physical as a requirement to attend a week-long camp with my son in August. Well, instead of simply signing off on my form, my doc said she'd only sign it with some restrictions in place due to my weight. We negotiated for awhile, and I promised to lose weight by August in an effort to get my cholesterol/weight/bp down to where they ought to be. That day, I left her office and joined WW. So far, I have found the "Winning Points" program fun & easy to follow. I've discovered the joys of ice water (lots of it) and salads, lots of fruit and chicken and in general, very healthy foods. I was a Coca-Cola fiend, but have switched to the occassional Diet Coke (not many of them though.) At last, I am eating more reasonable portions (man, a typical day before I signed up contained an amazing amount of points -- pretty obvious how I got myself into this mess.) It hasn't been difficult thus far, and I must admit that I feel better in general than I have in quite awhile (not so sluggish). I go back next week to the doctor's, and I am happy to say that as of today, I am down 15 pounds, hopefully a couple more by next Thursday's appt. I'm also hoping that my blood pressure will have been impacted at least a little, but we'll see. Anyone have any success (or 'watch out for THIS pitfall') experience with Weight Watchers?
Originally Posted By mmaus1962 Hey, 2oony. Congratulations and good luck with your program! I used to lead WW classes, so I know the program well. It is a good program and works well for folks like me who can't live without bread products, i.e., Atkins would never work for me. The biggest issue, well for me anyway, was working through "plateaus." If you ever find you need some tips on getting past one, let me know. Keep up the good work, 2oonster!
Originally Posted By Lisann22 I love Weight Watchers. It really helped me learn to eat right. I could never do Atkins either and my Doc says absolutely not. Unfortunately due to some med's I put on quite a bit of weight over the past year. I've never been a tiny person but I've always been healthy and active so this was really hard on me. I'm waiting for my next check up to clear me so I can start back on WW and exercise. I have low white cells count. I have the opposite problem...low blood pressure and cholestrol if you can believe it. Good luck to you - keep up the good work, nothing feels better than feeling healthy!!!
Originally Posted By Tantor I started WW in January, and have lost 42 pounds. I've only got about 7 pounds to go until I get to goal weight. I started off wearing size 36 or 38 pants, now I'm down to size 32 or 33. Mrs. Tantor is down about 30 lbs as well. Personally, I think the content of the meetings is just ok- I do need the accountability of weighing in on a regular basis, though. I used to eat out for lunch every day- burger and fries and a coke are what, about about 30 points? Like you, I loved drinking coke- I'll still have it as an occasional treat, as I think a can is only 3 points. Now if I eat out, I'll go to Carls Jr and have a grilled chicken sandwich for 6 points, or Jack in the Box has the chicken fajita pita for 7 points. At home, We do lots of stir fried chicken and veggies, turkey burgers and baked french fries. For dessert, mini meringues (at Cost Plus, Target) are 12 for 1 point. Angel food cake is low in points as well- we add strawberries and lite cool whip, and it's a 4 point dessert. If you go to dwlz.com, there's a listing of restaurant point totals which may be helpful. Good luck!
Originally Posted By mmaus1962 Wow! Congratulations, Tantor and to Mrs. Tantor, too! Please let us know when you reach goal.
Originally Posted By goodgirl I was a weight watchers member many years ago and was successful. Then I got lazy and gained the weight back and then some. My healthy eating habits now are the ones that were ingrained in me through weight watchers.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>If you go to dwlz.com, there's a listing of restaurant point totals which may be helpful.<< Yeah! That site is incredibly helpful, Tantor. So far, I'm only signed up for the online version of WW, so I haven't been to any classes. If it starts to get difficult, or if I start stalling out, I may switch over to attend meetings. Right now I am allowed 30 points a day, and have only exceeded that one day (we went out for Mexican food with family. Chips and salsa are probably my biggest weakness, so to have them sitting right there in front of me was a killer. I stayed away from them, but even though I tried to order the lightest item I could find, it came covered with guacamole and sour cream. D'oh! I squeeged off as much as possible, but I am sure I went way over that night. >>I used to eat out for lunch every day- burger and fries and a coke are what, about about 30 points?<< Yep. I did the same thing just about every day. Anyone know if there is a points guide for Disneyland restaurants?
Originally Posted By LPFan22 ~~~I was a weight watchers member many years ago and was successful. Then I got lazy and gained the weight back and then some. My healthy eating habits now are the ones that were ingrained in me through weight watchers.~~~ I'm in the exact same position. 2oony, remember to ask for all sauces and dressings on the side. If you can adjust to the taste of Diet Coke, stick with caffeine free... that can be counted as part of your water intake. If I remember correctly, anytime you have caffeine, you have to increase your water intake. I know sometimes that's difficult to do. If you get a craving for sweets or ice cream, there are some yummy WW brand frozen desserts sold in some grocery stores. Good luck and keep us posted. =)
Originally Posted By tapdancemom 2oony, you're doing great! Your thread is just what I needed to read this morning. I need to get back on track. Been to WW twice and fell off the wagon both times, but am determined to lose 30 pounds by the end of August (going on a cruise). You've inspired me.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Good for you, Tapdancemom! No way will I reach my ideal weight by August, but if I can lose a couple pounds a week until then, that's almost 30 lbs. Keep us posted on how it goes! Lost just 1 lb. this week, which is frustrating because I didn't cheat a bit. Better than nothing, and I guess now I'm moving into that phase where the weight comes off more slowly than at first. Also, the amount of points I'm allowed went down to 28 (g'bye, Skinny Cow : ( Oh, well. A week at a time. Grand Total Lost: 16 lbs.
Originally Posted By tapdancemom You're right, it does slow down, but what I read says it's best to lose at a slower,steady pace - tends to make it easier to keep off.
Originally Posted By ecdc Man, this thread rocks! Congrats to the Tantors and the 2oonMan for their success. I've just started WW again after returning from a very fattening vacation to (yup) DL. How many points do you think the Monte Cristo is The thing I enjoy most about WW is that I can eat what I want, but feel compelled to stop when I hit the end of my points. That forces me to eat much smaller portions, which I'm convinced is one of the most important keys to long-term weight loss. I've read that most restaurants typically serve portions 2 to 4 times larger than is necessary. I've gotten so used to eating way too much food when my body needs so much less. Already after a week I've lost 4 pounds. Although that's very gratifying, I actually hope I slow down a bit because I think it's true that the faster you lose the weight, the faster you gain it back. I'd love any tips out there on how to work through a plateau or even a cheating binge (but hopefully that won't happen).
Originally Posted By nevadarebel My mother is a lifer and I joined 2 years ago and did really well (26 pounds) but then started to stray and put alot of it back on so like you Toony, my husband's doctor is putting him on a plan for weight loss and he is a WW member so is all for it. Beginning on Monday, we are both back on the plan and it is nice to find that there are so many nice LPer's that are also WW. I love dwlz and found that with that, eating out is MUCH easier! Best of luck to you and maybe with the support here and if you go to the boards on weightwatchers.com, we can all succeed to goal!
Originally Posted By nevadarebel By the way, the slimfast bars are yummy and so are the healthsmart ice cream too. I found that jello or fat free pudding is a great curb for chocolate with a little fat free cool whip. Also, the first week for me is the hardest but I live on tortilla with beans and a dab of ff cheese for a filling snack that are low in points.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Glad to hear I'm not the only one on it! Major test this past weekend going to Disneyland/DCA: I did really good overall. Ate breakfast in our room (fruit). Major splurge was pasta with marinara at Plaza Inn with a small salad, but they give you a lot and I only had 1/2. Dinner was a salad at Pizza Port. Only snack in the daytime was some honey-flavored pocorn, which I hated and handed off to one of the kids, who also hated it, so it got dumped. Sunday morning at DCA I hat fruit and a bowl of oatmeal, and on the drive home a salad. Not bad at all. Weighed myself this morning and it looks like with all the walking I managed to drop another pound. I go back to the doc's this Thursday afternoon, so we'll see what she has to say then. If nothing else, she'll see I've changed my ways (like Ebenezer Scrooge of eating).
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan (Of course, i probably sweated off a pound yesterday at DCA -- it was HOT)
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 I wish I had some WW advice or tips to share, but I don't. (If I ever decided to use a "plan" for weight loss, I would HAVE to choose Richard Simmons' "Deal-A-Meal" just for the name. 'Course, that's neither here nor there, is it?!) But I wanted to say... WOW! Congratulations!!! Tantor, that's amazing! Good for you and Mrs. T! 32", huh? I might have a certain pair of black pants to give you this July. Kar2oonMan, good for you for: deciding to loose weight; getting "into" the plan instead of grumbling about it, and; doing so well! I am REALLY impressed with what you ate at DLR! (Sorry to hear about the popcorn, though!) Keep it up! And remember that slow and steady wins the race.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan If I ever get down to my goal weight, I would love the gift of Freakish Clown Pants. I would wear them proudly. Backwards, naturally.
Originally Posted By jnemo Well Kar2oonman, you have convienced me with your success to give WW another try. I am a life member, having lost 90 lbs many many years ago. I plan on joining online after we get back from our vacation. Keep letting us know how you are doing.
