Weight Watchers
A friend of mine gave me a set of the books for counting points as they do in Weight Watchers.
I'd like to join and go to meetings because I truly feel it would be really motivational to get weighed in each week. I also think that the meeting would have a lot to offer in terms of support, suggestions and motivation to keep on track. I really like what WW is and what they offer, as it isn't just a diet. It is a way to change your life. It is a way to evaluate all that you eat and put points on each item. Then it is up to you whether you want to eat it and use your points, or get something a little better.
My only problems are that #1 - I'd like to join with someone I know. I really don't want to go to the meetings by myself. I know that is a sorry excuse, but at least if I start going with a friend, I would feel comfortable enough to go on my own. That is how I got into Jazzercise after a while, I was comfortable to go even if my friend didn't. (Which she doesn't go at all anymore now). Problem #2 is that it costs $12 per week. Now, I know that doesn't sound like much, but it can add up quickly. That is either $48 or $60 a month (depending on how many weeks are in a month). I don't know if we have the extra cash to do something like that.
So, I got these books and last night I went through several food items here and figured out how many points each of those things were per serving and wrote it on the package or wrote it in a notebook. I made a worksheet on the computer for where to write down what I ate that day and the points. I made boxes to check for each glass of water I drink and for fruits/veggies that I eat. I am really hoping that this is something that I can do without having to go to the meetings. Today I did really well and was 8 points under my max total!! Woo Hoo!
I did weigh myself this week and I am still at 285. I guess I am already stuck. So, I am really hoping that watching my "points" will help me make better decisions and the weight will start to fall off again.
I'd like to join and go to meetings because I truly feel it would be really motivational to get weighed in each week. I also think that the meeting would have a lot to offer in terms of support, suggestions and motivation to keep on track. I really like what WW is and what they offer, as it isn't just a diet. It is a way to change your life. It is a way to evaluate all that you eat and put points on each item. Then it is up to you whether you want to eat it and use your points, or get something a little better.
My only problems are that #1 - I'd like to join with someone I know. I really don't want to go to the meetings by myself. I know that is a sorry excuse, but at least if I start going with a friend, I would feel comfortable enough to go on my own. That is how I got into Jazzercise after a while, I was comfortable to go even if my friend didn't. (Which she doesn't go at all anymore now). Problem #2 is that it costs $12 per week. Now, I know that doesn't sound like much, but it can add up quickly. That is either $48 or $60 a month (depending on how many weeks are in a month). I don't know if we have the extra cash to do something like that.
So, I got these books and last night I went through several food items here and figured out how many points each of those things were per serving and wrote it on the package or wrote it in a notebook. I made a worksheet on the computer for where to write down what I ate that day and the points. I made boxes to check for each glass of water I drink and for fruits/veggies that I eat. I am really hoping that this is something that I can do without having to go to the meetings. Today I did really well and was 8 points under my max total!! Woo Hoo!
I did weigh myself this week and I am still at 285. I guess I am already stuck. So, I am really hoping that watching my "points" will help me make better decisions and the weight will start to fall off again.
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