Finally given in and signed up to Weight Watchers online today - anyone need a buddy?

ILoveMyBug · Jan 14th, 2008, 11:40 AM

I like the tracking facility so far, and it's inspiring me to get back onto my exercise bike and "earn" some points back

Does anyone else use the online version of this? How successful have you been?

BTW: it suggests you set yourself small goals and then reward yourself when you meet them.... any suggestions for rewarding myself? (see I'm optimistic.... not even been on it a day and already thinking of rewards for goals!)

hmwe46 · Jan 14th, 2008, 11:50 AM

I need a buddy!!!

I have not used the online version, but I have been very successful wtih WW: I lost 60 lbs 8 years ago and have kept it off ever since

But I really really need to peel off another 10%

As for rewards, how about treating yourself to a 50 min massage after you meet your first milestone? Maybe a facial after the second? and a Day at the Spa when you meet your full goal???

bnjj · Jan 14th, 2008, 12:00 PM

I have been doing WW online for a while now. I love the online tools and go to meetings as well.

ILoveMyBug · Jan 14th, 2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by hmwe46

I lost 60 lbs 8 years ago and have kept it off ever since

Wow that's fantastic! What an achievement

Well I'll keep posting my losses (hopefully!) each Monday, which is the day I've chosen for weighing, so feel free to join me in here

I think when I get to my first target I'll go for a manicure. I've always done my own nails before now and fancy having someone do them professionally.

hmwe46 · Jan 14th, 2008, 12:38 PM

Thank you

I will do the same

Today is Day 1 then!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILoveMyBug

Wow that's fantastic! What an achievement

Well I'll keep posting my losses (hopefully!) each Monday, which is the day I've chosen for weighing, so feel free to join me in here

ILoveMyBug · Jan 14th, 2008, 12:42 PM

Day 1 it is..... and next week I'll hopefully be back with a loss to report

I'm going to try and break the habit of weighing myself every day, apparently it's not a good idea!

tanukiki · Jan 14th, 2008, 12:45 PM

I started WW meetings a little over a week ago but have free e-tools because I am doing the monthly pass. I do all of my tracking online and love it. Let's all be buddies!

ILoveMyBug · Jan 14th, 2008, 12:55 PM

The more the merrier tanukiki

LeeMiller · Jan 15th, 2008, 04:17 PM

Count me in! I did WW a few years ago and it worked great. Now that I'm not close to any meetings I can't seem to get back in the grove. I may try to find a couple of meetings closeby but I could definitely use some buddies. Maybe we could post our daily or weekly progress?

piperlu · Jan 15th, 2008, 04:36 PM

I also had much success with WW. I was at my goal weight 4 years ago and stayed there for 2 years. Then, I was diagnosed with Grave's Disease. I have piled on 65 lbs in two years. So, I'm back at the WW online this time.

I'm trying really hard, but with no "real" thyroid function, it will be a challenge for sure. I am on a prescription synthetic hormone that has yet to be regulated in two long years. So, we'll see.

I would love to be buddies.

ILoveMyBug · Jan 17th, 2008, 05:32 AM

LeeMiller - that would be great. hmwe46 and I are going to use Monday as our day, but if you pick another day we could have updates all week

piperlu - Grave's disease sounds horrible, does it ever improve? You're very welcome to be a buddy too

piperlu · Jan 17th, 2008, 01:10 PM

^^There is no cure for Grave's Disease. I am on synthroid for the rest of my life. However, I could have improvement if my medications could get regulated.

Two years ago, when they discovered that my entire thyroid was diseased, I had radioactive iodine treatment. So basically, they nuked my thyroid and I have to take synthetic hormones daily for it.

I'm hopeful that my meds will one day get straightened out. I have labs done every 3 to 4 weeks.

I really want to get rid of these excess pounds and portion control really isn't my problem. I need to exercise. My motivation is low due to NO energy.

ILoveMyBug · Jan 17th, 2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by piperlu

^^There is no cure for Grave's Disease. I am on synthroid for the rest of my life. However, I could have improvement if my medications could get regulated.

Two years ago, when they discovered that my entire thyroid was diseased, I had radioactive iodine treatment. So basically, they nuked my thyroid and I have to take synthetic hormones daily for it.

I'm hopeful that my meds will one day get straightened out. I have labs done every 3 to 4 weeks.

I really want to get rid of these excess pounds and portion control really isn't my problem. I need to exercise. My motivation is low due to NO energy.

That sounds horrible

And expensive if you're in the US (I'm not sure).

Did the doctor recommend any exercises you could do? I'm trying to think of some low impact stuff..... maybe exercise ball related?

missmustard · Jan 17th, 2008, 03:25 PM

I need a buddy too! I'm starting this coming Monday. I need to lose 20 kgs (about 40 lbs). So count me in!!

Rachael25 · Jan 17th, 2008, 05:15 PM

I've done ww a few times over the years. It always works for me, I just seem to revert to bad habits and gradually it goes back on. I last went in October, when I rejoined on Tuesday I've put on 9.5lb! I think I'd like to loose about 10lb. My challenge this time will be keeping it off. My class is on a Tuesday so I'll report back weekly. Good luck everyone!

Jan 14th, 2008, 11:40 AM	#1
ILoveMyBug Victoria Location: Leeds, UK	Finally given in and signed up to Weight Watchers online today - anyone need a buddy? I like the tracking facility so far, and it's inspiring me to get back onto my exercise bike and "earn" some points back Does anyone else use the online version of this? How successful have you been? BTW: it suggests you set yourself small goals and then reward yourself when you meet them.... any suggestions for rewarding myself? (see I'm optimistic.... not even been on it a day and already thinking of rewards for goals!) __________________ Cats and Chloé

Jan 14th, 2008, 11:50 AM	#2
hmwe46 Member	Re: Finally given in and signed up to Weight Watchers online today - anyone need a bu I need a buddy!!! I have not used the online version, but I have been very successful wtih WW: I lost 60 lbs 8 years ago and have kept it off ever since But I really really need to peel off another 10% As for rewards, how about treating yourself to a 50 min massage after you meet your first milestone? Maybe a facial after the second? and a Day at the Spa when you meet your full goal???

Jan 14th, 2008, 12:00 PM	#3
bnjj ♪ Jovi Junkie ♪ Location: Bon Jovi Blvd.	Re: Finally given in and signed up to Weight Watchers online today - anyone need a bu I have been doing WW online for a while now. I love the online tools and go to meetings as well. __________________

Jan 14th, 2008, 12:42 PM	#6
ILoveMyBug Victoria Location: Leeds, UK	Re: Finally given in and signed up to Weight Watchers online today - anyone need a bu Day 1 it is..... and next week I'll hopefully be back with a loss to report I'm going to try and break the habit of weighing myself every day, apparently it's not a good idea! __________________ Cats and Chloé

Jan 14th, 2008, 12:45 PM	#7
tanukiki Coach is my Crack Location: Missin the Lone Star state	Re: Finally given in and signed up to Weight Watchers online today - anyone need a bu I started WW meetings a little over a week ago but have free e-tools because I am doing the monthly pass. I do all of my tracking online and love it. Let's all be buddies! __________________ Jenn aka Tanukiki

Jan 14th, 2008, 12:55 PM	#8
ILoveMyBug Victoria Location: Leeds, UK	Re: Finally given in and signed up to Weight Watchers online today - anyone need a bu The more the merrier tanukiki __________________ Cats and Chloé

Jan 15th, 2008, 04:17 PM	#9
LeeMiller Member	Re: Finally given in and signed up to Weight Watchers online today - anyone need a bu Count me in! I did WW a few years ago and it worked great. Now that I'm not close to any meetings I can't seem to get back in the grove. I may try to find a couple of meetings closeby but I could definitely use some buddies. Maybe we could post our daily or weekly progress?

Jan 15th, 2008, 04:36 PM	#10
piperlu "Goldie" Location: At the beach	Re: Finally given in and signed up to Weight Watchers online today - anyone need a bu I also had much success with WW. I was at my goal weight 4 years ago and stayed there for 2 years. Then, I was diagnosed with Grave's Disease. I have piled on 65 lbs in two years. So, I'm back at the WW online this time. I'm trying really hard, but with no "real" thyroid function, it will be a challenge for sure. I am on a prescription synthetic hormone that has yet to be regulated in two long years. So, we'll see. I would love to be buddies. __________________ Debbie

Jan 17th, 2008, 05:32 AM	#11
ILoveMyBug Victoria Location: Leeds, UK	Re: Finally given in and signed up to Weight Watchers online today - anyone need a bu LeeMiller - that would be great. hmwe46 and I are going to use Monday as our day, but if you pick another day we could have updates all week piperlu - Grave's disease sounds horrible, does it ever improve? You're very welcome to be a buddy too __________________ Cats and Chloé

Jan 17th, 2008, 01:10 PM	#12
piperlu "Goldie" Location: At the beach	Re: Finally given in and signed up to Weight Watchers online today - anyone need a bu ^^There is no cure for Grave's Disease. I am on synthroid for the rest of my life. However, I could have improvement if my medications could get regulated. Two years ago, when they discovered that my entire thyroid was diseased, I had radioactive iodine treatment. So basically, they nuked my thyroid and I have to take synthetic hormones daily for it. I'm hopeful that my meds will one day get straightened out. I have labs done every 3 to 4 weeks. I really want to get rid of these excess pounds and portion control really isn't my problem. I need to exercise. My motivation is low due to NO energy. __________________ Debbie

Jan 17th, 2008, 03:25 PM	#14
missmustard Prima Donna Assoluta Location: Monterrey, Mexico	Re: Finally given in and signed up to Weight Watchers online today - anyone need a bu I need a buddy too! I'm starting this coming Monday. I need to lose 20 kgs (about 40 lbs). So count me in!! __________________

Jan 17th, 2008, 05:15 PM	#15
Rachael25 Member	Re: Finally given in and signed up to Weight Watchers online today - anyone need a bu I've done ww a few times over the years. It always works for me, I just seem to revert to bad habits and gradually it goes back on. I last went in October, when I rejoined on Tuesday I've put on 9.5lb! I think I'd like to loose about 10lb. My challenge this time will be keeping it off. My class is on a Tuesday so I'll report back weekly. Good luck everyone!