I did WW about 2 years ago. I went to the meetings consistently for 5 weeks, then my job got a little more demanding and I stopped going. I lost about 25lbs, though (did an exercise plan, too). After I moved to DC, I continued to watch what I ate, even though I didn't count points. I also continued to exercise. But this summer, everything seemed to fall off. I've gained back about 18lbs (:(). I started back on WW this week, doing it on my own, and I plan to stick to it. I have an online WW buddy as well as a good friend who is doing it, too.

I don't buy anything that I can't eat. I also don't go out to eat at restaurants that I know will make me go over my points. The frozen meals do help, as does planning your meals the day before.

The hardest thing for me is drinking water.

Congratulations on completing your first week!!! :)

Yeah! Way to go, Lady Pi Phi!
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That's great! That's the best motivation! I had a friend that did WW with me before our weddings and every 10 lbs she lost, she treated herself to a pedicure.

Hubby and I went out to eat at Chili's last night so I think I blew my points, even though I only ate about 1/2 of my meal. It was the chips and salsa that did me in.

Keep it up! :D

Man, I know what you mean about the chips & salsa! One WW leader told us to take 15 chips out & put them on a separate plate, then break them each in half before we eat them. Then we'll feel like we're not cheating ourselves out of chips & salsa. That's her theory, anyway. I've never found it quite that easy but maybe it will help someone else out there.........

I'm supposed to be going out for sushi with a friend of mine sometime this week and I know the book has the point value for sushi but it doesn't seem to have them for california rolls. Does any one know the points value for those?

On another note, again my blood sugars are out of wak, I've even reduced my dosage again.
It's frustrating!

Do you think you should talk to your doctor about it? I really don't know anything about it- it sounds like you keep good track and regulate yourself, but maybe your doctor would be able to help.

Tomorrow, I am going to my meeting! After missing three weeks due to being on vacation , my status as a member it still up in the air. If I have to rejoin, I will do so. I am a little scared though. Wish me luck!

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Good luck CatStar. You can do it!

ask. your. doctor. :(

Lady Pi Phi, I noticed that on Dottie's Weight Loss Zone

www.dwlz.com

there is a section for diabetics. There might be some tips for you there, in addition to seeing your doctor. It may help to hear what people in the real world do to work with the program.

Oh, I need to go back to WW!! It's about the only thing I can stay with for any length of time. I can pretty much have what I want IF I will count the points.

Only drawback, I hate vegetables!! Anyone else have this problem?? At WW, they just tell me "EAT THEM ANYWAY!!"

ummm......no:p

I went to the meeting tonight. They still had my card on file, but I had to pay a rejoining fee to keep my membership current. Had I waited another three or four weeks, I would have to register again. That is the good news. The bad news is that I gained 6.8 lbs. However, I know that I can lose them and more!

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I couldn't find the section on diabetes :( , but I'll keep looking.

My problem isn't with vegetables. I actually really like them. My problem is with water. I never drink enough water.

lost 3 last night, although technically only 1.5 since i gained 1.5 the week before...

Way to go everybody!! I may start counting points again in the coming weeks. I'll be using my materials from the 1-2-3 plan.

What exactly are flex points? I hear some people love it or some can't stand it and stick with the old plan.

they don't have a point range anymore for the day. you have a set number of points to consume. so intead of it being between 21-25 points, you have 24 points. flex points are 35 points that you can use whenever you want throughout the week. you can divide it to give yourself an extra 5 points per day, use them all in one day, or not use them at all. it's up to you to decide if you want to use them and how. does that help?


too bad i'm horrible at actually keeping track of points. but i'm trying to be good!