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Good for you! That's already quite the accomplishment! Stick to what you're doing, and maybe start with some light cardio (fast paced walking) a few time a week to tone things up even more. Congrats though!
WOW - way to go!! Your progress so far is super.
I'm doing WW, too, but not the Points Plus program, the old program. I did it a couple years ago and lost just over 20lbs and since I still have the materials and the know-how, I decided to re-start again just this past Monday (I've gained my weight back over this past year - whoops).
So far so good, but sorry I don't know much about the new program! I'm part of a WW online group who posts and chats daily and a lot of women have switched over to the new program but have found it slower (eg. no loss some weeks, longer plateaus). Do you have any experience with the old program to compare?
Either way, sounds like you're doing well - congrats again!
@Juliepants: I lost 20 pounds on the old program, but gained it back and then some when I started grad school. I'm on the new program now and I'm having such a hard time! I can't seem to stick into my point values for some reason I've lost 5ish pounds, but it's been like 10 weeks. Maybe I should go back to the old program...
I'm on Weight Watchers too (just started it about 2 weeks ago). My question is do you all use all of your weekly points plus allowance? I know you get a specific number of points per day (for me it's 29) and then on top of that you get a weekly allowance that you can use throughout the week (for me it's 46). However, I have trouble feeling like I can use all those extra points and still lose weight. It just seems like so many extra points! Anybody have experience with this?
@MsMonkey: It might not hurt, just to shake things up! I've never had a week where I didn't lose if I stayed within my points on the old program. Then again, I've never tried the new program. If you're feeling stuck or that things are too slow, why not try a couple weeks with the old system! The only thing is, you'll have to count your fruit 'cause it's not free. :)
@Bichon Frise: I have a couple friends who absolutely never lose weight if they use their weekly points allowance. However, I've actually lost MORE weight on the weeks that I use them (usually using them all in one night, haha). Again, I'm referring to the old program, so I'm not sure if things are very different now. Honestly, if I didn't have my WPA I would never survive WW.
What great progess, congrats!! It's so great to be able to measure and see yourself losing inches as well as pounds! I wish I could get this motivation started... Keep up the good work! =]
Coming from someone who doesn't know much (if anything) about WW, I have a question. If I'm only about 10-12 pounds overweight, would the program still work for me??
@Pecan Pie: Congrats on your progress! That is awesome!!
@Bichon Frise: I have usually been able to use my entire weekly points allowance and still lose weight, but not always. I think it's different for everyone. Some people don't lose weight UNLESS they use all of their weekly points, and some don't lose weight if they do. You just have to figure out what's right for you :).
@Juliepants: I've had good results with both the old and the new program. When it switched over last year, it took some getting used to. But once I got the hang of it I lost on average the same amount weekly that I lost on the old program. I personally like not having to track fruits & vegetables because I find myself making healthier food choices (like eating an apple rather than some kind of fat-free processed snack). HOWEVER--there have been a lot of people who switch back to the old program because they're just not losing the same on Points Plus.
@LoveMySailor1018: It definitely still will work for you! It just will likely be slower than someone with 100 to lose.
@Miss Sorbet: You said it right, you just have to figure out what works for you with your WPA. Thanks for the info about the new program! I've considered a switch (I'm a fruit eater) but figure that the old program works for me so I might as well stick with it. Plus, I don't want to pay to sign up again and learn the new materials, haha.
@LoveMySailor1018: I think the program would definitely work for you!! I highly recommend WW, I find it simple and never feel deprived. You can eat pretty much anything you want in moderation. You could probably lose 10-12 pounds fairly quickly, but you likely will not lose 5 pounds a week like someone with more to lose might.
Okay thanks for the help ladies! And again OP, congrats and keep up the good work!
Thanks for the encouragement, everyone! Good luck with all of your weight loss goals!
@Juliepants: Unfortunately, I can't compare points plus to the previous program since Tthis is my first experience ever with weight watchers. I do really like being able to eat as much fruit or veggies as I like though since they are 0 points! I've heard from other friends who used the previous system that fruits and veggies used to have points values. Knowing that those are 0 points, I pretty much just grab a fruit or veggie in between meals whenever I feel hungry. Also, I make sure that most of my meals have lots of veggies sides these days.
@Bichon Frise: I have 29 daily points and 49 weekly points plus. I try to save my weekly points for special occassions such as weddings or parties. Each month since starting WW, I've had 1 - 2 weddings, bachelorette parties, my own surprise engagement during a weekend trip to NYC, and other parties (including halloween!). I'm pretty consistently using all of my weekly points about once every 2 weeks. On the weeks when there isn't a special occassion, I might allow myself to go into my weekly points a little by having 1 or 2 glasses of white wine, but that is just 4 - 8 points. I love that this program doesn't make me feel like I'm really depriving myself of anything...except for living in a South Philly neighborhood surrounded by Italian bakers. I eat an apple now whenever I'm craving cannoli ;-) I know thanksgiving will be really difficult when I visit NC to have dinner with my family. Baked goods are my weakness and there will surely be plenty of pie!
@Pecan Pie: Wow, it sounds like you are really on track! That's great!
I know that fruit is 0 points on the new program - on the old program, fruit is either 1 or 2 points (eg. an apple or banana is 2, grapes or strawberries is 1). However, a glass of wine is only 2 - so I like that, lol! I think the new program really makes people choose more healthy options, which is awesome. Anyway, keep going with it and keep us updated! Congrats again. :)
@kaylee26: Hey! Right now I get 22 but by the end of the week I should be at 21. Everyone gets 35 WPA on the old plan, and I usually use them all (I haven't yet this week but OH, I will, lol).
@kaylee26: Yeah! Thanks! I should be going from 160-something to 150-something if I keep playing my cards right. If not this week, then next!
@Juliepants: Like you, I lost more weight on the old program. Maybe it's the added sense of freedom? I feel like I need to be somewhat restricted for me to really watch what I eat. Maybe it's just me lol.
When I originally went on the program, I also zig zagged, which meant sometimes I would go over points by a few, and then the next day go under by, at most, five or six. This worked great for me and AWESOME for my mom, who lost a ton of weight (but also put it back on, like myself)
My older sister is on the program now and she's doing great, too, so it does work for lots of people. OP, it seems like you are on a roll! Congrats. I'm on Jenny Craig after trying Weight Watchers Points Plus online with no progress for a few months. You are a very motivated girl so I'm sure you will hit your goal weight in no time.
Also don't be hard on yourself when it comes to plateuing with your weight loss for a week or two. It happens on the program but you'll be back to losing weight sooner rather than later.
I just re-joined yesterday! Online only though. I have 32 points per day, plus 49 weeklies. I'm just trying to lose 5 kilos for now (~10lb) but after that probably another 5-10 kilos. I've have success with the old program a few years ago, I lose 12kg (25lb) but never made it to maintanence and ended up putting most of it back on. This time I'm going to take it slow and steady and lose it for good!
How long was it before everyone started to loose weight? This is my third full day but I haven't seen a budge on the scale! Just was curious if this is normal or if I'm doing something wrong?
@WyoGirl: I only weigh myself once a week on my specified weigh in day (Sunday). I've found that there can been too many fluctuations if you weigh daily and that sometimes discourages me. The weekly weigh in gives me a good picture of my progress.
Don't get discouraged! You're probably doing just fine! Keep track of your food (activity and healthy checks, too!) and weekly weight so that you know what you should keep doing or alter as you progress through the plan. I also like to do my measurements once a month to get a more complete picture of how I'm doing on the plan. Good luck!
I've been doing WW since May 2010, so I've done both the old program and the new program. I originally lost all of my weight (35 lbs) on the old program, but I became a Lifetime member (I go to meetings and do it online) in December of 2010, so I've been maintaining for almost a year on the new Points Plus program.
Truthfully, I really like the new program better. Bananas used to be 3 points! Also, when I got down closer to my goal weight, I only had 19 points a day, which can be REALLY hard. I know some people are great with that, but I am not.
I've been maintaining now on Points Plus for almost a year, and I must say I love it. THe fewest points I have daily is 29. I definitely reach for more fruits than I used to. I usually pre-track in the mornings, and then if I deviate from my plan, I just make those changes in the evening.
@Pecan Pie: You are doing so awesome! I wish I had kept up with my measurements. :-) Congrats on your progress so far! Just keep going and you'll get to your goal. Good luck!
@LoveMySailor1018: I am doing the same thing! My goal is to lose 10 pounds, and I just started last week but so far it feels great. Excerise and "eating healthy" just wasn't doing anything.
I'm on the new Points Plus, online only, and don't have any experience with the old one. I love it because A) I am generally vegetarian and B) I don't have a refridgerater, just a cooler (long story...) so stricter or more planned out plans are too hard for me - no preparing ahead or keeping lots of special food on hand.
I'm only a week in but I already feel better, at least - I am definitely eating way more fruits and veggies! I don't know that I've actually lost weight yet, though. I agree though that it seems impossible to lose weight with all of those WPA - I get 29 points a day and 46 a week. So far I'm not really using them.
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Well, I'm in my 12th week of weight watchers online! I signed up for it because I had gained 70 pounds during the last couple years and I really want to get back to being a size where I feel health, comfortable, and confident again. My guy proposed to me a few weeks ago, so now I feel even more motivated to stick with weight watchers.
Anyway, I was looking at my progress and I lost 14 pounds during the first 11 weeks. I'm also trying to check my measurements at least once a month and I have lost the following inches:
Arms - 1 inch
Hips - 3.5 inches
Waist - 0.5 inches
Bust - 3.5 inches
Thighs - 3 inches
I'm still in the same dress size, which is a size 14, but my clothes are definitely a little looser. Unfortunately, I can't quite fit comfortably fit into my size 12's yet. I guess it'll come in due time as long as I stay on plan and be a little patient.
This is my progress without going to the gym. It looks strange to me that I'm losing in most other areas of my body except my arms and waist. I've always had rather thick arms which never look slim until I've lost a significant amount of weight. Usually, my waist is a bit more defined as well, so I'm surprised that I haven't lost more off my waist yet. Maybe going to the gym and doing some weight training will help those areas. I'll give it a try.
I'd love to hear from some of you who are also doing weight watchers points plus online program. I'm pretty happy with my results so far and plan to stick with it so that I can lose this weight and hopefully hit maintenance by next fall or winter. Now I can say that I only have 56 more pounds to lose instead of the 70 pounds that I was stressing about 3 months ago!