Weight Watchers - Page 3

beefche · #21 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 10:54 AM

Hahaha! She is good, isn't she? I really like her page--she does all the work for me!

pam · #22 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 11:05 AM

It's sickening though when you go into the restaurant guide and look at some the points for some of your favorite dishes.

Tarnished · #23 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 11:09 AM

That looks like a great site, I will have to look through it and use it. I think it would be great to start a little support group here. I know this site has started me watching Survivor again, it is nice to be able to discuss things with people, it makes certain things (like Survivor) more enjoyable, and makes other things (like WW) more doable.

beefche · #24 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 11:10 AM

Yes, but I like how WW works--you can save some of your points for a night out on the town.

Or do what I do--ignore the points and fill all 4 of my stomachs.

Oh, sorry, Tarnished...I mean, think about how healthy you'll be! Think about the good choices you are making! Think about....

Tarnished · #25 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by beefche

Yes, but I like how WW works--you can save some of your points for a night out on the town.

Or do what I do--ignore the points and fill all 4 of my stomachs.

Oh, sorry, Tarnished...I mean, think about how healthy you'll be! Think about the good choices you are making! Think about....

Hehehe, the 4 stomachs thing gave me quite a chuckle. I agree with you, the points do make eatting out a little more managable.

beefche · #26 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 11:36 AM

I'm not doing WW now, but I am trying to make some changes. I found this site to help me keep track of things. It's free and similar to WW website (obviously doesn't count points). I'm trying to stay away from obvious carbs--flour, pasta, potatoes, cakes, candy, etc. I'm not eliminating them, just trying to avoid them with an occasional foray into carbs. Today, I couldn't resist and had a Jimmy John's sandwich for lunch, but I'll try to choose something healthier for dinner.

My problem is drinking water. I do not like water, so I have to have Crystal LIght packets to flavor them. But, Crystal Light is turning everything into Green Tea, which I don't drink. I found Ocean Spray has little packets (I LOVE their white grape peach) and did find some Crystal Light packets without tea in it. So, I stocked up and try my darnest to drink at least 64 oz. a day.

Dravin · #27 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 12:12 PM

Weight Watchers just essentially counts calories (and other facets of nutritious eating) for you, if you want to save the expense you can just do that for yourself. Admittedly that is more work, if the money is worth the work it saves you go for it.

beefche · #28 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 12:23 PM

Dravin, you are correct; however, there is a lot of support at WW. Some people need that, at least initially, to begin a weight loss program. WW has a lot of tools to use as well as the support. One thing I found to be extremely helpful at WW was the level of accountability. I can only speak for women, but we find it VERY difficult to admit our real weight to anyone. Having a stranger do it once a week helps you stay accountable and not be so embarrassed.

Dravin · #29 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 12:33 PM

My experience with WW is when my Mom did a free trial online. It basically consisted of a calorie calculator, I was not impressed. I won't deny there is something beneficial in having a support network of some kind. Since I'm still living at home the fact that my Mom is dieting makes it a lot easier for me to maintain mine (though not very well lately as I got sick and lost weight falling below my target so I've been a little splurgey lately due to having a 'cushion') as we can count calories and report with each other. If nothing else she understands how annoying all the, "It's just one little bite, try some, it won't hurt." she used to pull on me. The fact that she and I are the ones who do the cooking helps, there is a lot less spontaneous brownie baking at the end of the day after having reached our calorie limits or on days other than splurge day. So yeah, I can see that aspect as helpful.

beefche · #30 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 12:38 PM

Yeah, if someone is only doing the online WW, then I would agree, you can go to the website I use for free and save yourself some bucks. But if one is actually attending the meetings, then I think it's worth the money (at least initially) to gain that support. It is always easier to live healthier when you have someone to do it with you. Good that you and your mom and doing it together!