Originally Posted By Tantor LilliBelle, congratulations on your weight loss! So for those of you doing WW online, can you explain to me how it works?
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Sure. You log in and record your weight once a week. As the weeks go by you can view your progress on a little "fever" chart that shows your weight on each date. You can also keep track of what you eat each day, including the number of points consumed (every food is assigned a point value)to make sure you are making the best choices throughout the day. There are also message boards, recipes, and suggested menus if you want them.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Also, they email you articles from time to time on various weight/health issues.
Originally Posted By Jim in Pasadena CA <I truly hope that I can stay in this mindset for the rest of my life. I'm really enjoying eating healthy food and I'm feeling really good. But it's only been a little over a month, and I'm hoping that the excitement I'm feeling over this new way of eating won't fade away.> Hey K2M -- First, congratulations on the weight loss. As a guy who has battled weight for years, I understand what you're going through and recognize the benefits of weight loss, and blood pressure and cholesterol reduction. Welcome to the 40s! The initial excitement and newness of the program is just that -- new and exciting. And battling the boredom factor is just another hurdle that will then lead you to where you need to be. I like your bit of skepticsm. In my opinion, it's a good thing. I get scared when people get super-duper hyped up about weight loss, or an exercise program, or quitting smoking or whatever. It's almost impossible to maintain that level of excitement. A healthy bit of skeptical keeps you honest, if you know what I mean. To me, the key to these programs [Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig et al] is to use them as a kick start -- so that you can learn how to eat better, how to exercise more and fold that into your lifestyle. Years ago, my ex-wife wanted to do Jenny Craig and so I ended up doing it with her [because I'm a supportive and wonderful guy]. I didn't like having to buy portions of frozen pre-fab food, and measuring stuff, or making a diary. But Jenny Craig was attempting to teach their participants how to eat better, get more exercise and embark on a new healthy lifestyle. Of course, as soon as my ex was satisfied with losing 20 pounds in a month, she was back eating like she was before. [Note that I said ex] In my mind, K2M, you won't need the program -- you'll have learned how to eat, exercise and keep an eye on your overall health. And that's a good thing. Keep up the good work! [The preceeding announcement is from Jim in Pasadena, CA -- Mr. pick-me-up! ]
Originally Posted By crapshoot Somehow I always pictured J.I.P. thin and without need to diet. Gosh, the things ya' learn these days.
Originally Posted By LilliBelle To all the WW's here: I found this on the weightwatchers.com message boards. Apparently Applebees has teamed up with WW and compiled a points friendly menu with the point values listed. It starts everywhere on May 17th, but some restaurants have already started offering the new menu. Here is a sample of what's available: Tortilla Chicken Melt 10 pts. Onion Soup au Gratin 3 pts. Grilled Citrus Chicken Salad 5pts. Baja Checken Rollup 10 pts. Mesquite Chicken Salad 4 pts. Sizzling Chicken Skillet 7 pts. Grilled Tilapia With Mango Salsa 7 pts. Teriyaki Shrimp Skewers 5 pts. Berry Lemon Cheesecake 5 pts. Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake 4 pts. This sounds good to me! I will be visiting our local Applebees soon after this starts. I'll post my thoughts. Lilli
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Thanks for the info, Lilli! The blackened chicken salad half-size portion is 4.5 points, and really good. Weight loss to date: 21 lbs. >>To me, the key to these programs [Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig et al] is to use them as a kick start -- so that you can learn how to eat better, how to exercise more and fold that into your lifestyle.<< Exactly my feelings, Jim. What I've learned so far is that staying aware of what I'm eating thrughout the day really makes a big difference. Learning the various point value of different foods is an easy way to keep track in your head throughout the day. Although yesterday, i did go ahead and try a Tommy's burger at CityWalk. I'd never had one before, and this was the first burger I'd had since April. It was okay, just not that big of a deal. Nice thing about the points system is that I kept track of what I had eaten all day to make sure I had enough room left to have the burger. I wish I'd gone to Rubio's instead.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Okay, a very bad weekend for me, diet wise. We had a family birthday party here over the weekend, and lots of snacks all over the place. I stuck to the veggies for a good long while, but then.... Curse the power of chips and salsa -- I am powerless to resist their siren call! Okay, back on the straight and narrow path again, hopefully not too much damage done. We'll see Thursday. : (
Originally Posted By Labuda "I stuck to the veggies for a good long while, but then.... Curse the power of chips and salsa -- I am powerless to resist their siren call!" That's why you have Flex points, silly! And get the Baked Tostitos instead of your usual chips - they'e not bad at all, and that way you can have a LOT more chips and salsa than you would if you ate normal Tostitos or whatever.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 You have inspired me to get my hukkas back on WW. I got my clear bill of health from the doc this morning and after this mini trip to D-land this weekend, that's it - I'm back on.
Originally Posted By Tantor Boy, that Applebees menu sounds good. I just checked online and there are no locations within 30 miles of where I live. 2oony, thanks for the info on WW online. Lisa, good luck starting the program! I've only got 2 pounds to goal weight- my next weigh in is this coming Sunday. So close...
Originally Posted By RangerPooh I was a member for a few moinths last year so that I could lose weight for my wedding. I lost 20 lbs in 3 months and was stoked! Unfortunately I stopped attending meetings because of time constraints and stopped counting my points. Needless to say I gained the weight back and then some. One of my favorite treats was the Skinny Cow ice cream sandwhiches (2 pts), a nice treat on a warm day. Congrats on the weight loss!
Originally Posted By Tantor Random weight loss thought for the day: I pulled out my driver's license at Costco tonight, and for the first time ever, my weight actually matched the weight listed on my drivers license!
Originally Posted By Tantor RangerPooh, do you remember if the Skinny Cow ice creams came in different flavors? I've only seen vanilla at my local Ralphs.
Originally Posted By tapdancemom Tantor, I've bought them with a variety of chocolate and vanilla ice creams in a package, and chocolate peanut butter ice cream sandwiches too.
Originally Posted By Labuda Skinny cow comes in chocolate cookies with the following flavors ice cream as far as I know: chocolate vanilla mint mocha Also have seen them in vanilla cookies with strawberry/vanilla swirl.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Drat. No loss this week. Stayed the same as last week, which is probably good considering I didn't do very well this past weekend, but still not as fun as losing. Onward.
Originally Posted By Tantor It's still better than gaining- hang in there! BTW, thank you for starting this thread- it's helped me to keep sticking it out, (especially when the piece of cheesecake in the fridge keeps taunting me.)
