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this looks like a simpler site to use, and it is free..
http://www.fatsecret.com/ tonight i had green giant vegtable for one and lean cuisine garlic chicken spring rolls apple. i cook dinner every night for my husand to take to work the next day. (he works 12 hour days.) i am just not in the mood right now to try to figure it out for WW! now if i can just get through the evening without blowing it! snacking is my down fall. my DIL said to have microwave popcorn,lite butter..i forgot to get some! |
I am a WW meeting member and use e-tools on line. I am having trouble with the new program as I was used to the old Points system. When I get home from the valley and get to my own meetings I am sure my wonderful leader will get me on the right track.
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Originally Posted by pdunn56
Hi everyone... try to stick with it. The website is great for recipes and tracking and heres link to the new changes
http://www.weightwatchers.com/plan/PointsPlus.aspx it explains why the changes and how they stopped counting calories as equal...carbohydrates are weighted heavier now thats why the points have gone up on those but they also give us more points per day , plus we have the extra 49 a week to use. And fruit is free now. I've been pretty steadily losing 2 lbs a week since New Years but I write EVERYTHING down, and I do the Leslie Sansone DVD's several times a week, just one or 2 miles per day..its all you need to rev up the loss. I just re-signed up for the next 3 months online. Also for those of you who don't mind installing another browser on your computer, called Opera, there's a widget that you can download of just the point calculator that I keep on my desktop when I need a quick point value and I'm not on the WW website. Let me know if anyone wants the link to that. You don't have to use the Opera browser, just say no to be the default browser if it asks during the installation, but it just needs to be on the computer in order for the calculator to work. C'mon quilters! We sit too much between the boards and sewing . We need this!! With all the support around here, I know we can lose a lot of weight together. I still have another 24 lbs to lose so I'll be here for awhile too :) |
I do WW meetings - needed the weigh-in discipline. Lost 50lb's and have kept it off for nearly two years. The program works. Good luck.
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I joined March 2nd. I am doing the $39.99 a month which gives me unlimited meetings and website. I have lost 10 pounds in 4 weeks. I find the website confusing, but trying to use it. So far I have not started exercise, but plan to when I get my new puppy. I am getting a Great Pyrenees and he will need lots of exercise.
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The link for the Opera browser is...
http://www.opera.com/ then install its Points Plus widget here http://widgets.opera.com/search/?ord...&q=points+plus Save it to your desktop to find it easily |
I'm a lifetime member from 1979...
I quit going when they made me start paying because I was pregnant and "over the 2 lb" limit... I found that an unhealthy attitude about eating healthy and staying health during pregnancy... I then join with my dd in 1995 when she was 15 and was having trouble with weight loss... They accused her of cheating because she wasn't losing... Went to the dr. and she had a sleep disorder that was playing havoc with her metabolism... I'm not a great fan of ww. to say the least |
CONGRATULATIONS to ALL OF YOU who are doing Weight Watchers, either online or in person, as well as any who are losing weight all on their own or thru other programs. I applaud your willingness to LOVE yourselves enough to want to do this for YOU. If I could figure it out, I'd put a bunch of those smiley faces on here that jump up and down as tho to CHEER YOU ON. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. YAY ALL OF YOU. :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
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Originally Posted by grmamrtha1
CONGRATULATIONS to ALL OF YOU who are doing Weight Watchers, either online or in person, as well as any who are losing weight all on their own or thru other programs. I applaud your willingness to LOVE yourselves enough to want to do this for YOU. If I could figure it out, I'd put a bunch of those smiley faces on here that jump up and down as tho to CHEER YOU ON. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. YAY ALL OF YOU. :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
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I need to do this to and would love to have everyone confused with me so I'm not alone.
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Originally Posted by pdunn56
The link for the Opera browser is...
http://www.opera.com/ then install its Points Plus widget here http://widgets.opera.com/search/?ord...&q=points+plus Save it to your desktop to find it easily |
getting an early start today, had an egg and toast.
heading to the pool, for an hour of walking in it..i won't be able to do the water aerobics,it starts at 9am, and i need to be with my quilter buddies at 9/9:30.not giving up my wednesday quilting for anything or anyone! my WW name is "strut526". |
I was thinking about it.I'm a lifetime member also.But I'm going to watch what i eat and drink diet soda,no sweets if i can help it.Will a Teaspoon of sugar hurt in my coffee in the mornings?I'm trying to walk everyday but at 7500 ft i get winded a lot.Connie in CO
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Originally Posted by Connie in CO
I was thinking about it.I'm a lifetime member also.But I'm going to watch what i eat and drink diet soda,no sweets if i can help it.Will a Teaspoon of sugar hurt in my coffee in the mornings?I'm trying to walk everyday but at 7500 ft i get winded a lot.Connie in CO
Walk at home a try. heres some you tube links, you can do along with that to see if you like it. Part 1, 1 mile http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndVjwkaLGDk Part 2 the 2nd mile \http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8b4P...feature=fvwrel |
i found a coupon for "truvia" , i love home brewed sweet tea,drink it all year.
as soon as this last 2 quarts are gone, i will make it with the truvia. Should i start a new thread for WW and quilters? i don't think i can change the title of this one.. i feel so good! i just got back from the pool,spent 45 minutes,just walking back and forth, then hit the hot tub to loosen up the muscles, the fibro gets wicked if i don't! i think my weigh ins are Sundays. |
I joined WW in Feb and have lost 11 pounds. I get the monthly membership which comes to $9.95 a week. I go to the meetings every week. Really had a hard time this week..don't know what happened to me.. so looking forward to meeting so I can get back on track. Nice to go to meetings and hear from others. Then you are reminded you are not alone and others have same problems. Like this new program as all fruits and vegetables are free...well..a few have points but majority is free. Once you get the hang of it, so much better program than before.
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I think we should share some our WW friendly recipes and tips here...I for one need some new things to make for meals.
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I joined on the 8 of March. I have lost 10.4. I am going to meeting and keeping up with on line. I'm almost 58 and have never been thin and just once I would like to be able to buy any clothes I want. DH joined also and he is also successful.
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Originally Posted by watterstide
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I joined Weight Watchers at Work, although it's not really at work, it's run through our home owners association. We rec'd 12 weeks of on-line WW with our membership. We have a great leader, a fun group. I'm doing well so far, but must admit weighing and measuring can get tiresome. It's mainly taught me portion control and to think before I grab anything from the fridge even if I'm not hungry. Good luck with the program.
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Originally Posted by BMP
I think we should share some our WW friendly recipes and tips here...I for one need some new things to make for meals.
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I don't belong to WW, too much $$ for me. But I did go check out SparkPeople.com and this may be the thing I need to get motivated. I joined a gym last month, but have only gone twice a week. Finally the rain stopped here in Sacramento, so going for my workout in an hour. I would love to see some recipes....
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WW Recipe for stuffed pepper soup
1 lb. lean ground beef, browned (I used ground turkey) 1 onion, chopped 1 can (14.5 oz.) tomatoes, chopped 1 can beef broth (I used chicken broth) 1 lg. can tomato soup (26 oz.) 2 cups water 1 cup brown rice, uncooked 1 tsp. garlic Salt and pepper to taste Bring contents to boil. Let simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Add more water if soup gets too thick. Makes 8 cups, 6 points per cup. Bring contents to boil. Let simmer 30 to 45 minutes. Add more water if soup gets too thick. Serves 8. |
Originally Posted by Marion Jean
WW Recipe for stuffed pepper soup
1 lb. lean ground beef, browned (I used ground turkey) 1 onion, chopped 1 can (14.5 oz.) tomatoes, chopped 1 can beef broth (I used chicken broth) 1 lg. can tomato soup (26 oz.) 2 cups water 1 cup brown rice, uncooked 1 tsp. garlic Salt and pepper to taste Bring contents to boil. Let simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Add more water if soup gets too thick. Makes 8 cups, 6 points per cup. Bring contents to boil. Let simmer 30 to 45 minutes. Add more water if soup gets too thick. Serves 8. |
Sounds really good, I love soups.
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I have been thinking about joining WW but I am not a good record keeper. I don't want to have to count or write down everything. Is this the wrong program for me? I joined about 15 years ago and gained weight on it. Kind of makes me hesitant.
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I'm with ya'll. i am rob529. My name is Robin.
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Originally Posted by Marion Jean
WW Recipe for stuffed pepper soup
1 lb. lean ground beef, browned (I used ground turkey) 1 onion, chopped 1 can (14.5 oz.) tomatoes, chopped 1 can beef broth (I used chicken broth) 1 lg. can tomato soup (26 oz.) 2 cups water 1 cup brown rice, uncooked 1 tsp. garlic Salt and pepper to taste Bring contents to boil. Let simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Add more water if soup gets too thick. Makes 8 cups, 6 points per cup. Bring contents to boil. Let simmer 30 to 45 minutes. Add more water if soup gets too thick. Serves 8. |
Originally Posted by Mazda
I am a lifetime member of weight watchers & faithfully go to my meetings every Monday. The meetings are where I get my motivation.
You will eventually learn the points plus and NOT have to look everything up. I joined about 3 years ago & have kept off about 46 lbs......problem is I want to lose and keep off about 8 more lbs! But, WW is the best eating plan. Remember, you never graduate from WW, it is a lifetime commitment! Some of my classmates and I go out to eat every week after our meeting! When you get home, put the points plus values on the boxes, containers, etc and you'll never have to figure it out again. It's OK to 'cheat' on occasion just not every day! I don't think I could have done this on-line. I get so much support from my group meeting not to mention some fantastic recipies, new brands or snacks that others have discovered, etc. Hang in there and keep tracking, it will get easier! Peggy |
IBQLTN - Counting is a bit of a pain, but go by a meeting and get a calculator. I take it to the grocery store with me.
::smacks forehead:: I need to do that when I shop. I want to get some crackers for when I have soup. I keep meaning to look up point value for stuff but don't think about it until I get to the store. Great tip! |
Originally Posted by glassnquilts
I have been thinking about joining WW but I am not a good record keeper. I don't want to have to count or write down everything. Is this the wrong program for me? I joined about 15 years ago and gained weight on it. Kind of makes me hesitant.
WW assigns points to stuff so that you can track not only what you eat but how much you eat. If you are on the computer, you can use the on-line stuff. They also offer a weekly mini-diary that fits easily into a purse. |
Pizza is one of the hardest to make point friendly but I found something new to me at the grocery store and experimented.
I bought Artisan Ovens original flatbreads made by Arnold, put some sauce on it with some veggie topping and low fat mozzarella cheese (I used WW because I had it in the frig) Baked it on a cookie sheet at 450* for approx 7-10 min. It was very good and with a salad it was a good meal. |
I go weigh in tomorrow, and I hope I have not gained weight. I have watched my points, but not sure how I have done. Sunday's are hard for me.
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I have been point on for 3 weeks but today was family BDay and I had what I wanted including cake. I am sure I wont be losing this week.
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Originally Posted by BMP
I have been point on for 3 weeks but today was family BDay and I had what I wanted including cake. I am sure I wont be losing this week.
Some weeks you don't lose weight not matter how 'good' you've been. That's perfectly normal, don't get discouraged. |
Weighed in today - I hit my 10% goal! Got the keychain. Happy Dance!
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Originally Posted by redkimba
Weighed in today - I hit my 10% goal! Got the keychain. Happy Dance!
I knew you could do it! Congratulations! Peggy (who from 226 lbs to 130 lbs and loving it!) |
For those doing WW online........do you get any of the materials you would get by going to the meetings? I am wondering how difficult it would be to have to look something up online instead of having a booklet to carry with you. I am not sure how it works online. I used to do the WW before they had the Points System and you had to exchange food groups. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks
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