Millstream Mom (and everyone else), I (being very overweight) decided on May 1, 2011 that I would make my best effort EVER to do something about my weight.
Being a bit anal sometimes (and not liking "rah rah" meetings) I made a decision to do this: I would purchase the Smart Ones meals (by WW) which state the points plus right on each box, I would allow myself only fruit and non-starchy veggies in between (bear in mind that even the desserts have points on the box so I could have them as well)as they are "free".
I succeeded in being faithful the first two weeks and then a friend said I should attend at least ONE meeting, join, buy the two books (Complete Food Companion and Dining Out Companion) as well as the WW Calculator. Ok, I did just that. I carry the fabulous calculator when grocery shopping and can immediately tell the points of absolutely anything on the grocer's shelf BEFORE purchasing it! The calculator is definitely "where its at" for me!
I am still going, I vow to stay on top of it this time and lose the weight. I am down 17 pounds from May 1st and I'm ok with that.
Keep on keepin' on as they say, this is really really not hard, never need to be hungry and can eat anything as long as you stay in the points allowed.
Judy in Texas (happy camper lol)