WEIGHT WATCHERS | Imamother

stem

Sun, Sep 03 2006, 3:35 pm

I know so many people who've lost weight on this diet that I decided to finally sign up. I went to a free meeting and now I'm inspired. Anyone else on weight watchers? Maybe we could have an imamother support group.

Marion

Sun, Sep 03 2006, 3:56 pm

I'm a lifetime member (achieved goal) who has seriously fallen off the wagon. I signed up for the online one for 3 months, but I'm not going to renew...I'm not finding it too helpful right now.

melalyse

Sun, Sep 03 2006, 9:20 pm

I have been on weight watchers for 15 years (I'm only 28). I am a lifetime member. I love it and it really works (when you follow it). I have about 10 pounds to lose after my baby (who is already 10.5 months)but I have no time to go to meetings.

nicole81

Mon, Sep 04 2006, 1:09 am

I just started back on it 2.5 weeks ago and lost 7 lbs aready. but I have about 80 to lose. I had success with it before my babies.

alex

Mon, Sep 04 2006, 2:33 am

I sighned 2 month ago and I lost already 5 kilos without being hungry!

BrachaVHatzlocha

Mon, Sep 04 2006, 12:28 pm

I've done it on my own while nursing.
After my first baby was born, I lost the baby weight PLUS what I should have lose before I got married. Wink

So the 2nd pregnancy started at a lower weight, but I still needed to lose weight after all my cravings during and after pregnancy.
Now I'm back at a decent weight, but I might go back on it if I see I start gaining back (I'm at the maximum I want to be).
good luck!!

ceo

Tue, Sep 05 2006, 3:50 pm

I just joined WW about two weeks ago. I am B"h, doing really well on it. I have about 15 lbs. to lose.

Honestly, I find the meetings to be BORING. but the leaders and weigh in is encouraging. I signed up for the monthly pass, which includes e-tools. It's cool, you type in a recipe, and it tells you how many points each serving is. a "

Boys"R"Us

Tue, Sep 05 2006, 9:53 pm

Marion wrote:

I'm a lifetime member (achieved goal) who has seriously fallen off the wagon... .

Same here. I lost 60lb a few years ago and have been able to keep it off within 10lb. Now I am up about 15lb, I have started going back to the classes. It is a great program... Good luck with it. If you have any questions, PM me!

stem

Tue, Sep 05 2006, 10:46 pm

Today was my first day on WW and I have to admit, it wasn't easy. I guess partly because I used up almost all my points by 12P. I'm sticking to it though. I'm inspired by all the success stories.

nicole81

Tue, Sep 05 2006, 10:54 pm

lol, if I didn't have the nursing points, I don't know what I'd do. I told dh I'm going to nurse as long as possible because I don't see any other way of me getting to goal!

ceo

Wed, Sep 06 2006, 2:22 am

it makes it easier if you try to plan in advance for the day. My first few days on the program were hard, because I used up so many points so early in the day, but it gets easier! keep it up!

non-conformist

Wed, Sep 06 2006, 2:27 am

It's working very well for me... (-8 kg , tons of compliments from everybody ;-) )
What helped me was the point system, somehow fitted exactly my needs and personality. the meetings.... well.... I didn't click really, did not give me the motivation or support I expected, (the main discussion topic was recipes, it's not my cup of tea) - but the beginning was helpful, answered a lot of my questions...
I definitely recommend!!!!!

stem

Wed, Sep 06 2006, 9:31 am

I'm going to a meeting tonight, the leader is SO good, she's very entertaining and inspiring at the same time. I'm on Day 2!

nicole81

Wed, Sep 06 2006, 11:41 am

I weighed in this morning and lost another 1.5 lbs.

ceo

Wed, Sep 06 2006, 12:38 pm

whoo-hoo! everyone is doing such a good job.

On another forum, , we've started a WW challenge. Everyone who is participating is putting a small amount (like $5) into a "pot." At the end of 12 weeks, There are going to be 3 winners from the pot, dividing up the money, based on how much you lost!

nicole81

Wed, Sep 13 2006, 12:36 pm

WI today, lost 2 more lbs!

What is everyone doing over yomtov? I think I'm going to try to keep a mental track of everything but not stress it too much and just try to stay away from breads and cakes.

chen

Wed, Sep 13 2006, 1:45 pm

You can bank points during the week to spend on YT. In plain English, for those who do not speak WWese: Eat less during the week so that you can afford to indulge a bit (just a bit, mind you) on YT. Fortunately this year YT coincides with Shabbos so we don't have THREE indulgent days to prepare for.

Flowerchild

Wed, Sep 13 2006, 2:05 pm

how much do you pay if you dont to the meetings and do it online, is it expensive? does it matter how much I need to lose like even if lets say its 10 pounds?

nicole81

Wed, Sep 13 2006, 2:09 pm

they don't have the banking system anymore, but you do get 35 "flex" points to use any time during the week. I'll try to save them but I'm sure I will lose track after trying to keep a mental score after 3 days.

stem

Wed, Sep 13 2006, 7:58 pm

I LOST 3 POUNDS!!! I'm so excited, it was my first week, and now I see that it really works.

About yom tov, I just bought a weight watchers counting bracelet. It has beads on it with a charm that you move over as you use them. I'm planning on using it over shabbos and all the yomim tovim coming up! Keep it up everyone!

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