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Topic: Weight watchers
Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Subject: Weight watchers
Date Posted: 29 December 2008 at 12:13pm
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Ok ladies I need some info, how much? Did you enjoy it? Did you see results? What are meetings like? What do you do at meetings? ummmm what else?? Any info is really appreciated.
DF, a friend and I are going to join in the new year... im just getting a little nervous because I can't find any information about what im getting myself into. Control freak here  
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Posted By: AuntieSarah
Date Posted: 29 December 2008 at 12:48pm
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I've done it but just got the books and did it myself, didn't actually go to meetings. It worked really well for me. I think its a great system - you can eat whatever you want - but if you indulge in something then you'll have to cut back later (or maybe just have veges for tea!) Even though I didn't go to the meetings I think they'd be good to go to - when I did it I was living with someone else who was on it to so made it easier to follow, would be harder if you were doing it alone and with no meetings.
Oh and I lost I think 8kg doing it (but that's all I needed to lose), dh lost about 20kg. No doubt I'll be back onto it when this baby comes out! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Kicker
Date Posted: 29 December 2008 at 1:01pm
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I really liked WW when i was an online member, but i found it got too expensive. Since then i have found a blog that has all the info:
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 29 December 2008 at 1:14pm
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I was an online member, loved it! I dont need the group meeting thing but I know some people like t be accountable to someone.. you know helps keep them on the straight and narrow
I loved the freedom of being able to eat what I wanted, I was a shocker in the UK though, I used to save up my points so I could go out drinking on the weekend... vodka and diet coke were my staples friday/saturday lol! I really recommend it, cant give you much info on the meetings as such but will definately going back on it once bubs is born! -------------   
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Posted By: ooEvaoo
Date Posted: 29 December 2008 at 1:21pm
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Yeah I found WW good. I joined back in High school....when I actually didn't need to!. In recent years I've just followed the books, and go on the WW forums...you can register on there for free and you get plenty of info from other members. They have a new plan out now..which kinda phases both the points and core plan together. I still try and eat by WW rules. Will start tracking my food again in the new year. ------------- 
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Posted By: Mama2two
Date Posted: 29 December 2008 at 3:51pm
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I found it fantastic. When I did it properly a few years back I lost nearly 50kg in a year. It was really easy and not once did I feel like I was missing out.
I really want to join again, but with being a SAHM I don't really have $18 a week spare- plus with a toddler in tow I don't know how much I would actually get out of a meeting. I did find that I needed to go and sit through the meeting to keep my motivation up though. Oh, and the meetings were great. Really fun and informative. Not anything like you imagine from TV. They just talked about the topic that week, and then usually had a question time etc where you could talk about your week if you wanted too. The enviroment was really good and you weren't pressured to tell how much you weighed/lost etc. Check out the WW website for meeting locations. The joining fee is around $33 plus the meeting fee of $17.90 a week at the moment. They may have a deal after New Years though. Good Luck   ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 29 December 2008 at 4:17pm
Kool! I had this phobia like I had to get weighed in front of people or something actually I wouldn't care about strangers knowing BUT I don't want DF to know... the last time I stepped on a scale in front of him it read 60.2kg..... I need to lose like 40kg to get back to that, not that I ever will I guess around 30kg should be my mark? I just need some help, im tired of struggling on my own. Wonder if I could be 2009 slimmer of the year??
Mum2 Sam you are amazing, seriously 50kg is amazing, well done! So you must have lost 1 kg a week? That's what I am aiming for. Looks like everyone has positive experiences with WW, $17.90 isn't too bad considering we buy takeaways once a week which is $20+, actualli I don't care how much this costs me I'm worth it
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 30 December 2008 at 2:50pm
| I liked it mostly but I got sick of figuring out the points for the food I ate. I couldn't really do the core plan being a vege the food was sucky lol.. but points was ok. However I felt I got hungry quite easy but that might be because I am a vege. |
Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 30 December 2008 at 3:06pm
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yeah im looking at the points plan, I have already recorded heaps of recipes with the points already there, I guess it would be hard doing it as a vege...
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 30 December 2008 at 3:19pm
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i loved ww and would love to go back but it IS expensive. One thing I hated about it (well more about me) - turns out I lose weight reeeeaaaalllllly slowly. i was expecting the 1kg a week, and I got more like 200g a week. I would follow the plan EXACTLY and still lost very slowly. got depressing cause some people would lose like 1.5kg in a week and I would be giving them (secret) glares and think "why not meeeee?".
Now I am losing weight again through the healthy food guide 10 steps programme, and I just keep in mind that I am the type of person who loses slowly (but puts on quickly - always the way - sigh) and now I'm aiming at .5kg a week. |
Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 30 December 2008 at 3:29pm
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Aww slow weight loss sucks. I lost weight a couple of years back doing fast burner lol was about 28kg's in 3 months. CrAzy. but now im older and wiser, had babies and became a sahm I know that isn't healthy The fortunate thing is I have alot o lose so the first chunk (they said) she come off reasonably easy and im still young... apparantly these are all good things.
I PUT it on quick too though, have gained 4kg over xmas goodness knows how, but I have always been like that... so depressing but at least I know I can lose as well. It will be a bit more expensive with DF doing it as well but then again he buys lunch some days as well which is an extra $30ish... I guess if we were on a tight budget it may be pricey? ATM we just waste money ------------- https://secure.fertilityfriend.com/home/30c4ec/" rel="nofollow"> Mrs Te Kani ❤️ Neosha 26/5/2007 |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 30 December 2008 at 3:49pm
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You can buy the books off trade me. If you already know how it works then following the plan does work. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 30 December 2008 at 4:03pm
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Im going to have a quick search now...I have a general idea, I personally think we need the meetings just to keep us motivated plus I have competition with BFF and DF Lol we can keep each other on track!
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Posted By: Emmecat
Date Posted: 30 December 2008 at 4:14pm
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I did WW online for about 6 weeks whilst taking a break from TTC...and I *loved* it! When I fell pg, I emailed them and they immediately refunded the difference of what I had spent- came to about $40 back I think? After I've given birth and settled down with bubs I fully intend to sign up again with the online program to lose any weight that BF doesn't get rid of! I'm also a vegetarian and found I could eat a little more, although one thing that did annoy me slightly was that I had to be really careful with things like avocado and flaxseed oil, cos they are high in (good) fats....but because WW only seems to recognise 'fat' and calories...they still add to your total points, even though they are a great source of omega 3 and fibre etc.....which are important as a vege! -------------   http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 30 December 2008 at 4:24pm
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this is going to sound silly but at *this* time of the year..... what alcohol is allowed I mean what is low in points? Someone told me rum n diet coke is 1.5 points? I guess they will give me this info at my first meeting.
Emmecat that's a great weight loss especiallly if you didn't have much to lose! i love avocado's... bummer lol no avocado and crackers
im glad everyone has had great experiences with them my mind has been put at ease. im just spending the last few days preparing myself and giving away junk out of my cupboard lol ------------- https://secure.fertilityfriend.com/home/30c4ec/" rel="nofollow"> Mrs Te Kani ❤️ Neosha 26/5/2007 |
Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 30 December 2008 at 7:06pm
I was allowe 21 points a day when i started. I started in March weighing 86kg and by November weighed 61kg. I looked freaking great That was in 2003 though, and I was 23 so easy to loose.
I did find when I joined here the points were slightly different to the UK, there a vodka and diet coke was 0.5 points, here it is 1 point. I was very upset about that, lol. -------------
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Posted By: Danaj
Date Posted: 30 December 2008 at 7:10pm
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I've been a WW girl for years. You don't have to count points any more if you don't want to as they have points free plans.
It's $18.00 a week for a once a week weigh and meeting. Although you do weigh in front of other people, no one else actually sees your totals as it's displayed only to person who is recording it in your book. You can choose to buy the WW products but you don't have to. I found them very expensive and you can always find cheaper options sometimes with even less saturated fat and KJ count. I guess I liked going to the meetings as it was something that kept me on track. Knowing I had to stand up and see those numbers really helped me stay on the plan (which you pretty much design yourself withing limits that they give you). WW isn't about handing you a plan and saying eat this food in this quantity at this time. The are guidelines and systems that help you stay within the boundries but it teaches you to do this yourself so you can keep the weight off afterwards. I guess that's why I prefer to WW to things like J.Craig with the preprepared meals. I started at 86kg (only 5ft tall) and got down to 60kg. I varied between 60 and 67 for the last 3-4 years always knowing I had the ability to keep it low if I needed to. I'll be going back as soon as my body is ready to get back to semi normal after bubs arrives. I'm going to see how BF goes before I decide when I'll start back at meetings. ------------- http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wyI1oWn/"> 
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Posted By: jaycee
Date Posted: 30 December 2008 at 7:48pm
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I did it about 6 years ago and it was really good. I lost 17kg and I have maintained it since, even after 2 babies . Going to the meetings and going with a friend is really good - keeps you honest and motivated. .
Two quick tips that may help until you start: - if you think you are hungry have a drink of water, you are probably thirsty and - if you are thinking about eating and it is not really time to eat, check the time and go away and do somthing else for 15 mins and you will probably forget for a lot longer! -------------   
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Posted By: Danaj
Date Posted: 31 December 2008 at 9:19am
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I also found it easier to avoid grazing by preparing a few vegie snacks like carrot sticks at night while I was cooking. Then they would be easy and quick when I was hungry the next day. Stopped me from grabbing that quick Peanut butter sammy or a piece of cheese and crackers. WW have lots of tips like this that help. I don't see the point in doing plans that don't teach you along the way so you can keep it up after you stop paying. ------------- http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wyI1oWn/">
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Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 31 December 2008 at 11:37am
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Awesome thanks for all the tips girls! I got the magazine today had a voucher to sae $30 on a membership and one for a friend as well. that will do DF and I hehe. Kool.
BTW, went to rythm and vines last night, it totally wouldn't have been a WW friendly night. I want to be close to goal by next years R&V so we will see.
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Posted By: Mama2two
Date Posted: 31 December 2008 at 11:41am
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Which magazine was that Jess? Was it the WW magazine or a Womens Day type? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 31 December 2008 at 12:02pm
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It was the WW magazine, I was on the hunt for recipes and it had HEAPS and for $5.. that's less than buying a cookbook hehehe, I found them under the front cover and you also get a book free or something. ------------- https://secure.fertilityfriend.com/home/30c4ec/" rel="nofollow"> Mrs Te Kani ❤️ Neosha 26/5/2007 |
Posted By: jaycee
Date Posted: 31 December 2008 at 1:34pm
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I forgot to say that DH didn't even realise that I was doing WW for the first month - that goes to show that the food does not have to change too much if you cook at home. I told him once I had reached the first target I had set myself - 5kg.
That is another good thing - having little targets to get to rather than looking at the fact that you have to drop 30/40/50kg - first is 5kg, then 10% of your starting weight (7.8kg for me) then 10kg etc. Makes it MUCH easier to get your head around. -------------
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Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 31 December 2008 at 2:01pm
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Good point, it always seems so daunting to think I would like to drop 35kgs
I know DF is going to struggle, he sells cars so is sitting around all the time, he was in good shape until he started at this job 2 years ago, they are all over weight and sit around eating pies everyday plus they always get KFC and big shouts from the bakery, I know he will find it hard to stick to it, PLUS I don't want to be watching everything he eats kind of thing like I need support too and I feel like he is going to rely on me? I don't know. i am going to put together a notebook of foods they regularly eat and how many points they are hopefully he can see that it's not worth blowing ALL those points everyday on a pie, sausage roll and donut then not being able to eat for the next day lol especially when he can have plenty of fresh foods. So what are you guys weakness's? Mine is bread, I really like bread *sigh* but it doesn't like me. Um mashed potatoe and instant noodles. I don't eat sweets but I do drink regularly which normally involves trips to Mc'dz at 2am after going out or chip and dip. I have started bringing cucumber and carrots with hummus everywhere I go so i don't eat the chips hehe. I will also miss bacon and eggs with DF on Sunday mornings but I am hoping we can do something together INSTEAD of eating. Sorry for the novel hehe ------------- https://secure.fertilityfriend.com/home/30c4ec/" rel="nofollow"> Mrs Te Kani ❤️ Neosha 26/5/2007 |
Posted By: Mama2two
Date Posted: 31 December 2008 at 2:21pm
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I definitely agree about the small targets. When I lost the 50 kgs, I only ever thought about the next 5. I would reward myself with something (non food related) like a new pair of running shoes or new jeans etc.
Jess, there is no need for you to cut out those foods you love. Bacon and Eggs are something we do alot on WW. We just switched to the chicken bacon. You could have half the pack for something like 3 pts. Fantastic! You should never feel like you are missing out on things though. As for Mashed potatoes - I love them! A medium potato is only 1 point, so that is something great to fill up on :) BTW, handy tip, if you mash them with hot milk they end up so creamy that they taste full of butter when are aren't:) I had a meeting leader who basically said it its not worth eating stuff you don't like, so if you love roast potatoes cooked in oil, then only eat them that way. Just make sure you point them, and don't eat them everyday. It was the best advice. She used have a rule that if she weighed in and lost she could have a magnum ice cream on the way home. (She kept the points especially). She said she would work extra hard all week thinking about that ice cream and would enjoy it more because of that. Also, My DH did WW (and lost disgustingly huge amounts each week!! So annoying!) and would save 3 points each day so he could go and have a huge Wendy's combo at the weekend. I think I am going to have to go and buy that WW mag though - i want the free joining!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 31 December 2008 at 2:48pm
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kool I guess we aren't really going to miss out on much, good point about the potatoe!!! hot milk? will try that one. So the leaders are people that have lost weight with WW orrr??
I know DF WILL lose weight quick because a few years back when he had a physical job he ate whatever he wanted and never gained a pound like he has MASSES of takeaways, for him I think he just needs to get active so we will have to sus out some fun activites to do together. What exercise did you do? If you don't mind me asking? ------------- https://secure.fertilityfriend.com/home/30c4ec/" rel="nofollow"> Mrs Te Kani ❤️ Neosha 26/5/2007 |
Posted By: Mama2two
Date Posted: 31 December 2008 at 2:57pm
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Yup, most leaders are people that have gone to meetings and lost the weight previously.
When I was going I ended up being the person who took the money etc, might as well get paid to go right
I makes me sick when DH is losing weight. I struggle like anything to get my 500-1kg weight loss and he loses 2-4 kgs per week! Grrr! And he is hardly trying! For exercise I do anything that is free. If I am spending $18 a week to go to a meeting I won't be able to afford the gym or anything like that. With the 50 kgs, I never set foot in a gym. I started off doing aerobics videos (my absolute fav was Richard Simmons-sad eh!), then when i was more confident I started going for walks and roller blading etc. Then near the end I joined a local aerobics class run at the high school during term time. That was it. Now that I have Sam, I will be doing the same - hopefully during nap times, and depending on bed times I might hopefully get to a aqua-aerobics class once a week in the evenings which I love! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 31 December 2008 at 3:08pm
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Oh wow so nothing hard core like 2 hours at the gym each day thats a relief lol ------------- https://secure.fertilityfriend.com/home/30c4ec/" rel="nofollow"> Mrs Te Kani ❤️ Neosha 26/5/2007 |
Posted By: Danaj
Date Posted: 31 December 2008 at 5:51pm
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My weakness was bread and wine. On the upside, you can have those things as long as you either count them in your total daily allowance, or do extra exercise to earn a few more points. It think off memory I was allowed to earn and use an extra 21 points per week. A very small glass of sav was one and a half points I think?
Anyway, in the end I found that even with the extra exercise, I lost weight faster when I didn't have those naughty things. People can tell you till their blue in the face about what not to eat, but until you do it and click to what your body does and doesn't like, then you'll never really loose it and keep it off for good. No point doing it at all if it's just a quick fix and then putting it all on again. I found the whole experience incredibly empowering (but tough) as it gave me full control over my own body. In turn, that confidence have me the drive to carry on and loose the rest of the weight. Simply proving to myself that I had the will power and the ability to do it, somehow made it easier?? Does that make sense. And the best part, when you are in full control of your body, those positive feelings spill over to other areas of your life. I'm looking forward to going back and have no negative feelings about being overweight (81kgs at 38 weeks pg) because I know I can loose it. 35kgs may feel like a lot chick but wait till you get to the meeting and meet that woman who lost 65kgs or that guy that has lost 40kg with 30 to go. These people will spur you on. Best of luck!!! ------------- http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wyI1oWn/">
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