Who here is a WW user?

Sternchen · Jul 20th, 2006, 05:15 AM

Hi everybody,

When I still lived in America, I was on WW and lost around 25lbs. Now that I'm living in Germany, I'm finding it a bit more difficult to stick to the German plan, mainly because I don't understand the nutrition system here. I don't know how much a "serving size" is and how many points are per "serving size". Everything here goes "x number of calories / 100 grams". UGH! So anyway, I'm also having trouble getting back on the train and I thought it would be fun if all of the WW ladies (and guys??????) would be able to keep eachother in check, maybe about once a week or so on here?

IDK, what do you all think?

amanda · Jul 20th, 2006, 09:19 AM

i'd love to do that - i've lost 23.4 pounds so far this summer on WW and i'm going to be on the program for the forseeable future. in my experience, the more accountability you have to others, the more you're likely to stick to the plan, so i think a once-a-week checkin would be great.

and i'm sorry to hear that the german system is so confusing! i'd have no idea what to do with that info.

redrose1028 · Jul 20th, 2006, 10:03 AM

My mom did Weight Watchers- just the points system, not the meetings or anything else and lost 20 lbs!

P.S- Good luck figuring out the German system! You can do it!!!

Sternchen · Jul 20th, 2006, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by amanda

i'd love to do that - i've lost 23.4 pounds so far this summer on WW and i'm going to be on the program for the forseeable future. in my experience, the more accountability you have to others, the more you're likely to stick to the plan, so i think a once-a-week checkin would be great.

and i'm sorry to hear that the german system is so confusing! i'd have no idea what to do with that info.

haha, I feel the same way :) You can't really make up BS excuses for eating 5 cookies too many (oops!) to somebody else, lol

coachwife6 · Jul 20th, 2006, 03:08 PM

I am a lifetime member and I just returned from my monthly weigh-in. Only gained 2/10th of a lb. in the past month and a half and that included a vacation with lots of crumb cake back East! I was excited!

We would love for you to check back in!

elongreach · Jul 20th, 2006, 03:12 PM

I'm on LA weight lost and lost a total of 10 pounds in 10 weeks. I'm just not happy with the program in general, so I've decided to join weight watchers. I just think the program is so much easier to follow. Do you think it's hard to follow the point system? I remember reading you get a certain amount of daily points, plus extra weekly points. Is that true?

LVmom · Jul 20th, 2006, 03:19 PM

I'm on WW. I bought the calculator and it makes my life SO much easier! You enter the calories,fats,and fibers and it tells you exactly how many points something has. I bought mine on eBay-it saved me! And there are websites out there if you want resturant points like this one:

http://www.dwlz.com/restaurants.html

I've lost 30 pounds of post baby weight and have 19 to go.

coachwife6 · Jul 20th, 2006, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by elongreach

I'm on LA weight lost and lost a total of 10 pounds in 10 weeks. I'm just not happy with the program in general, so I've decided to join weight watchers. I just think the program is so much easier to follow. Do you think it's hard to follow the point system? I remember reading you get a certain amount of daily points, plus extra weekly points. Is that true?

Yes, that is how it works. I have it on my PDA, so I can plug in what I ate and it syncs with my computer. I used to carry around the book with me. This is just easier for e.
I am a list-type person, so this works for me. Good luck.

amanda · Jul 21st, 2006, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by elongreach

I'm on LA weight lost and lost a total of 10 pounds in 10 weeks. I'm just not happy with the program in general, so I've decided to join weight watchers. I just think the program is so much easier to follow. Do you think it's hard to follow the point system? I remember reading you get a certain amount of daily points, plus extra weekly points. Is that true?

yep, that's how it works, and you can choose whether or not you use the weekly points. once you get used to the points value of the foods you normally eat, you can more or less do the points in your head, although i still use the calculator for stuff that i think will be on the line between two amounts.

elongreach · Jul 21st, 2006, 12:41 PM

So do you all have both the online system and go to meetings? I was thinking about using online for the recipes and extra support. I already bought a calculator and some other WW books.

LVmom · Jul 21st, 2006, 12:49 PM

I'm online. It is much easier for me since I just type in what I eat and the online software does the rest.

elongreach · Jul 21st, 2006, 12:50 PM

I really feel like I need that accountability that going to a meeting will give me, but I thought that extra online stuff would be helpful.

Sternchen · Jul 21st, 2006, 12:59 PM

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So do you all have both the online system and go to meetings? I was thinking about using online for the recipes and extra support. I already bought a calculator and some other WW books.

I actually just do it at home, without any online help, etc. Just my mom and I. We don't go to meetings because they're at a stupid time and neither of us would be able to go and *to me* the e-tools are too expensive.

Luccibag · Jul 21st, 2006, 02:06 PM

I lost 25 pounds on WW 2 years ago and have maintained it off quite easily. They were the last possble 25 pounds I could lose too. You know how hard to lose those last few are!

I recommend the meetings.

piperlu · Jul 21st, 2006, 02:11 PM

Three years ago I did the WW flex points and lost 150 lbs in 2 years. It's a great plan. It does work if you stick with it. Unfortunately, last November I had a mass on my thyroid (non-cancerous) and I had to my thyroid destroyed. Well, during that 7 month ordeal, I gained 70 lbs. I had a variety of health issues because of it and only now am I started to feel better and get back on track. I too, will be doing the WW thing again. I know it works and I do it online. I used to go to the meetings but I really don't have the time. I do miss going to the meetings. I think I was more accountable when someone else weighed me. Good luck to you.

Jul 20th, 2006, 05:15 AM	#1
Sternchen We're having a boy!! Location: Beauty RAOK	Who here is a WW user? Hi everybody, When I still lived in America, I was on WW and lost around 25lbs. Now that I'm living in Germany, I'm finding it a bit more difficult to stick to the German plan, mainly because I don't understand the nutrition system here. I don't know how much a "serving size" is and how many points are per "serving size". Everything here goes "x number of calories / 100 grams". UGH! So anyway, I'm also having trouble getting back on the train and I thought it would be fun if all of the WW ladies (and guys??????) would be able to keep eachother in check, maybe about once a week or so on here? IDK, what do you all think?

Jul 20th, 2006, 09:19 AM	#2
amanda I Bleed Georgia Red Location: Athens, GA	Re: Who here is a WW user? i'd love to do that - i've lost 23.4 pounds so far this summer on WW and i'm going to be on the program for the forseeable future. in my experience, the more accountability you have to others, the more you're likely to stick to the plan, so i think a once-a-week checkin would be great. and i'm sorry to hear that the german system is so confusing! i'd have no idea what to do with that info. __________________ PROUD TO BE A UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA BULLDOG! Read my blog: http://graduationday.wordpress.com

Jul 20th, 2006, 10:03 AM	#3
redrose1028 Longchamp <3	Re: Who here is a WW user? My mom did Weight Watchers- just the points system, not the meetings or anything else and lost 20 lbs! P.S- Good luck figuring out the German system! You can do it!!!

Jul 20th, 2006, 03:08 PM	#5
coachwife6 Member Location: In the gym	Re: Who here is a WW user? I am a lifetime member and I just returned from my monthly weigh-in. Only gained 2/10th of a lb. in the past month and a half and that included a vacation with lots of crumb cake back East! I was excited! We would love for you to check back in! __________________ "A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life." Proverbs 31:10-12

Jul 20th, 2006, 03:12 PM	#6
elongreach Fellow Iphone Owner Location: Maryland	Re: Who here is a WW user? I'm on LA weight lost and lost a total of 10 pounds in 10 weeks. I'm just not happy with the program in general, so I've decided to join weight watchers. I just think the program is so much easier to follow. Do you think it's hard to follow the point system? I remember reading you get a certain amount of daily points, plus extra weekly points. Is that true? __________________ I've been shot with the shopping bug!!!!! Add me as a friend on Myspace! Willie is too sexy for his own good.

Jul 20th, 2006, 03:19 PM	#7
LVmom sleepless in The Lou Location: St.Louis	Re: Who here is a WW user? I'm on WW. I bought the calculator and it makes my life SO much easier! You enter the calories,fats,and fibers and it tells you exactly how many points something has. I bought mine on eBay-it saved me! And there are websites out there if you want resturant points like this one: http://www.dwlz.com/restaurants.html I've lost 30 pounds of post baby weight and have 19 to go.

Jul 21st, 2006, 12:41 PM	#10
elongreach Fellow Iphone Owner Location: Maryland	Re: Who here is a WW user? So do you all have both the online system and go to meetings? I was thinking about using online for the recipes and extra support. I already bought a calculator and some other WW books. __________________ I've been shot with the shopping bug!!!!! Add me as a friend on Myspace! Willie is too sexy for his own good.

Jul 21st, 2006, 12:49 PM	#11
LVmom sleepless in The Lou Location: St.Louis	Re: Who here is a WW user? I'm online. It is much easier for me since I just type in what I eat and the online software does the rest.

Jul 21st, 2006, 12:50 PM	#12
elongreach Fellow Iphone Owner Location: Maryland	Re: Who here is a WW user? I really feel like I need that accountability that going to a meeting will give me, but I thought that extra online stuff would be helpful. __________________ I've been shot with the shopping bug!!!!! Add me as a friend on Myspace! Willie is too sexy for his own good.

Jul 21st, 2006, 02:06 PM	#14
Luccibag Member	Re: Who here is a WW user? I lost 25 pounds on WW 2 years ago and have maintained it off quite easily. They were the last possble 25 pounds I could lose too. You know how hard to lose those last few are! I recommend the meetings. __________________ My collection pics http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...el-356589.html Last edited by Luccibag; Jul 21st, 2006 at 02:22 PM.

Jul 21st, 2006, 02:11 PM	#15
piperlu "Goldie" Location: At the beach	Re: Who here is a WW user? Three years ago I did the WW flex points and lost 150 lbs in 2 years. It's a great plan. It does work if you stick with it. Unfortunately, last November I had a mass on my thyroid (non-cancerous) and I had to my thyroid destroyed. Well, during that 7 month ordeal, I gained 70 lbs. I had a variety of health issues because of it and only now am I started to feel better and get back on track. I too, will be doing the WW thing again. I know it works and I do it online. I used to go to the meetings but I really don't have the time. I do miss going to the meetings. I think I was more accountable when someone else weighed me. Good luck to you. __________________ Debbie