Weight Watchers

[lovespink88]

Ok, just started this on Monday (I'm actually only doing WW Online), making this day 3. Day 1 & 2 went fine, but I don't feel so great today. Every once in a while I can feel it when my blood sugar dips (I'm not diabetic) and I get all shakey and a little dizzy. I just got that again and had my Smart Ones (weight watchers brand) for lunch. Still felt like crap and ate some grapes. Still didn't feel well, so I had some Cheez Its (an individual bag) and finally started feeling better. 13 points later I'm done with lunch

I guess my question is did anyone have any issues adjusting to the plan? Is this normal and just my body adjusting? Should I be easing into it?

I'm worried that I'm not eating enough. I mean, I know it's a diet, lol, but I'm thinking that I may not be eating the right foods. I feel like I'm getting to my point totals really quickly. Thank God for flex points or I'd starve!

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by lovespink88

Ok, just started this on Monday (I'm actually only doing WW Online), making this day 3. Day 1 & 2 went fine, but I don't feel so great today. Every once in a while I can feel it when my blood sugar dips (I'm not diabetic) and I get all shakey and a little dizzy. I just got that again and had my Smart Ones (weight watchers brand) for lunch. Still felt like crap and ate some grapes. Still didn't feel well, so I had some Cheez Its (an individual bag) and finally started feeling better. 13 points later I'm done with lunch

I guess my question is did anyone have any issues adjusting to the plan? Is this normal and just my body adjusting? Should I be easing into it?

I'm worried that I'm not eating enough. I mean, I know it's a diet, lol, but I'm thinking that I may not be eating the right foods. I feel like I'm getting to my point totals really quickly. Thank God for flex points or I'd starve!

I'm starting with you! I have been a subscriber to WW online for 6 years...never stopped paying after losing 75 pounds six years ago. Need to do it again. Oh well. When you first start, you have to figure out how YOU eat. Find foods that will make you feel full without blowing your points. You may need more protein to fill you up and keep you full. Carbs run out quickly. Flex points are there to be used, but in my experience they slow down your weight loss. Something that really helped me in the past were Atkins weight loss shakes. They come prepared in cans. Get the plain chocolate ones and drink them cold. They are pretty tasty (I hate any other kind...to sweet!). It actually keeps you pretty full for about 4 hours. They used to count for 3 points.

[indygphib]

Originally Posted by lovespink88

Ok, just started this on Monday (I'm actually only doing WW Online), making this day 3. Day 1 & 2 went fine, but I don't feel so great today. Every once in a while I can feel it when my blood sugar dips (I'm not diabetic) and I get all shakey and a little dizzy. I just got that again and had my Smart Ones (weight watchers brand) for lunch. Still felt like crap and ate some grapes. Still didn't feel well, so I had some Cheez Its (an individual bag) and finally started feeling better. 13 points later I'm done with lunch

I guess my question is did anyone have any issues adjusting to the plan? Is this normal and just my body adjusting? Should I be easing into it?

I'm worried that I'm not eating enough. I mean, I know it's a diet, lol, but I'm thinking that I may not be eating the right foods. I feel like I'm getting to my point totals really quickly. Thank God for flex points or I'd starve!

Day 3 was the worst for me! I felt much like you, but AOII Angel is correct in saying that you need to figure out how YOU eat. I don't like to eat a lot in the morning, so I load up on Greek yogurt for the protein and nibble on fruit until lunchtime - take advantage of the fact that many fruits and veggies are essentially zero points. Snack-sized Ziploc bags are your friend when you're craving junk food but don't want to completely blow your points. She's also correct in saying that using a lot of your flex points slows down weight loss. Also, make sure you're drinking PLENTY of water - sometimes, what you feel as hunger may actually be your body's need for liquids.

Oh - I've been on the plan exactly one month as of today, and I'm down 7.2 pounds! I know I'll eventually hit a plateau, but only 32.8 more pounds to go until I hit what I weighed in college - my goal weight. Yeah!