Newbie!

Good morning all!!!!

I am new to this listserv but I am not new to WW. I joined Saturday,
January 3, 2004. Isn't it funny how some dates stick with you!!!! I tipped
the scales at a whopping 350.5 pounds. Yes, I count that half pound because
some weeks, losing a half pound is STILL a loss! Yesterday at weigh-in, I
had lost 3.5 pounds bringing my total to 104 pounds.

My doctor has set my goal weight at 174. Technically, that is still
overweight but considering my beginning weight, it is a vast improvement.
It took me six months to lose my first 50 pounds. One year to the day, I had
lost my second 50 pounds. Yes, things are slowing down, but my
determination is not! So with 72.5 pounds to go, my journey continues!!

I had tried WW years ago and did reasonably well! BUT - - - I was doing it
for the wrong reasons! This time, I am doing it completely for ME!! I
actually thought I was having a heart attack in December 2003, but,
thankfully (and luckily) it was major stress! That stress and panic attack
caused me to open my eyes. Yes, I KNEW I was morbidly obese and I had been
my entire life. My doctor, whom I think is WONDERFUL, said I was
approaching the age (I'll be 47 in November) the weight could (and would)
start to be more problematic! So, I told her I was going to join WW and
lose the weight THE RIGHT WAY! I didn't want a gastric by-pass - they scare
me! I didn't want to do it with the aid of drugs - they scare me, too!

So, my journey continues! Sure there have been weeks where I have gained a
pound or two! But I refocused and got back on track!! WW is such a part of
my life now I was able to go to Italy this passed June for 8 days and I only
gained 2 pounds! I enjoyed all the tastes and experiences of Italy - - the
pastas - - - the gelato, but in moderation!!!!! (The week after Italy I lost
11 pounds! Go figure!)

For those of you who are out there on your WW journey, KEEP UP THE GOOD
WORK!!!!!! REMEMEBER - - - YOU ARE WORTH IT!!!!!!!!!!

If you need encouragement, I am here! If you need to pat yourself on the
back, I am here!

Thanks for listening (well, taking the time to read this!)

Diana, in WV

"Diana Thompson" wrote in message
news:K8HLe.5409$1b5.1221@trnddc05...
Good morning all!!!!

I am new to this listserv but I am not new to WW. I joined Saturday,
January 3, 2004. Isn't it funny how some dates stick with you!!!! I
tipped the scales at a whopping 350.5 pounds. Yes, I count that half
pound because some weeks, losing a half pound is STILL a loss!
Yesterday at weigh-in, I had lost 3.5 pounds bringing my total to 104
pounds.

My doctor has set my goal weight at 174. Technically, that is still
overweight but considering my beginning weight, it is a vast
improvement. It took me six months to lose my first 50 pounds. One
year to the day, I had lost my second 50 pounds. Yes, things are
slowing down, but my determination is not! So with 72.5 pounds to go,
my journey continues!!

I had tried WW years ago and did reasonably well! BUT - - - I was
doing it for the wrong reasons! This time, I am doing it completely
for ME!! I actually thought I was having a heart attack in December
2003, but, thankfully (and luckily) it was major stress! That stress
and panic attack caused me to open my eyes. Yes, I KNEW I was
morbidly obese and I had been my entire life. My doctor, whom I think
is WONDERFUL, said I was approaching the age (I'll be 47 in November)
the weight could (and would) start to be more problematic! So, I told
her I was going to join WW and lose the weight THE RIGHT WAY! I
didn't want a gastric by-pass - they scare me! I didn't want to do it
with the aid of drugs - they scare me, too!

So, my journey continues! Sure there have been weeks where I have
gained a pound or two! But I refocused and got back on track!! WW is
such a part of my life now I was able to go to Italy this passed June
for 8 days and I only gained 2 pounds! I enjoyed all the tastes and
experiences of Italy - - the pastas - - - the gelato, but in
moderation!!!!! (The week after Italy I lost 11 pounds! Go figure!)

For those of you who are out there on your WW journey, KEEP UP THE
GOOD WORK!!!!!! REMEMEBER - - - YOU ARE WORTH IT!!!!!!!!!!

If you need encouragement, I am here! If you need to pat yourself on
the back, I am here!

Thanks for listening (well, taking the time to read this!)

Diana, in WV
Hi, Diana. You have a great attitude. Losing 11 pounds after that trip
to Italy is just amazing.

Audrey

Thanks, Audrey!

I was shocked at the 11 pounds as well but I guess I shouldn't have been! I
wrote down EVERYTHING! What helps me is weighing food rather than using
measuring cups and/or spoons!

Thanks again!
Diana
"ahmward" wrote in message
...

"Diana Thompson" wrote in message
news:K8HLe.5409$1b5.1221@trnddc05...
Good morning all!!!!

I am new to this listserv but I am not new to WW. I joined Saturday,
January 3, 2004. Isn't it funny how some dates stick with you!!!! I
tipped the scales at a whopping 350.5 pounds. Yes, I count that half
pound because some weeks, losing a half pound is STILL a loss! Yesterday
at weigh-in, I had lost 3.5 pounds bringing my total to 104 pounds.

My doctor has set my goal weight at 174. Technically, that is still
overweight but considering my beginning weight, it is a vast improvement.
It took me six months to lose my first 50 pounds. One year to the day, I
had lost my second 50 pounds. Yes, things are slowing down, but my
determination is not! So with 72.5 pounds to go, my journey continues!!

I had tried WW years ago and did reasonably well! BUT - - - I was doing
it for the wrong reasons! This time, I am doing it completely for ME!!
I actually thought I was having a heart attack in December 2003, but,
thankfully (and luckily) it was major stress! That stress and panic
attack caused me to open my eyes. Yes, I KNEW I was morbidly obese and I
had been my entire life. My doctor, whom I think is WONDERFUL, said I
was approaching the age (I'll be 47 in November) the weight could (and
would) start to be more problematic! So, I told her I was going to join
WW and lose the weight THE RIGHT WAY! I didn't want a gastric by-pass -
they scare me! I didn't want to do it with the aid of drugs - they scare
me, too!

So, my journey continues! Sure there have been weeks where I have gained
a pound or two! But I refocused and got back on track!! WW is such a
part of my life now I was able to go to Italy this passed June for 8 days
and I only gained 2 pounds! I enjoyed all the tastes and experiences of
Italy - - the pastas - - - the gelato, but in moderation!!!!! (The week
after Italy I lost 11 pounds! Go figure!)

For those of you who are out there on your WW journey, KEEP UP THE GOOD
WORK!!!!!! REMEMEBER - - - YOU ARE WORTH IT!!!!!!!!!!

If you need encouragement, I am here! If you need to pat yourself on the
back, I am here!

Thanks for listening (well, taking the time to read this!)

Diana, in WV
Hi, Diana. You have a great attitude. Losing 11 pounds after that trip
to Italy is just amazing.

Audrey

On Sun, 14 Aug 2005 12:52:58 GMT, "Diana Thompson"
wrote:

I am new to this listserv but I am not new to WW. I joined Saturday,
January 3, 2004. Isn't it funny how some dates stick with you!!!! I tipped
the scales at a whopping 350.5 pounds. Yes, I count that half pound because
some weeks, losing a half pound is STILL a loss! Yesterday at weigh-in, I
had lost 3.5 pounds bringing my total to 104 pounds.

Welcome and congratulations on your total loss to date.

(The week after Italy I lost 11 pounds! Go figure!)

An 11-lb loss is astonishing. After a loss like that I might have
thought I could take a break. Good for you for staying focused.

--
Linda P

On Sun, 14 Aug 2005 18:42:38 GMT, "Diana Thompson"
wrote:

Thanks, Audrey!

I was shocked at the 11 pounds as well but I guess I shouldn't have been! I
wrote down EVERYTHING! What helps me is weighing food rather than using
measuring cups and/or spoons!

I agree. Weighing is much more accurate than measuring. IMO, it's
easier too.
--
Linda P

Hi Diana, I love to see people like me

--
Lesanne
365/164/164

"Diana Thompson" wrote in message
news:K8HLe.5409$1b5.1221@trnddc05...
Good morning all!!!!

I am new to this listserv but I am not new to WW. I joined Saturday,
January 3, 2004. Isn't it funny how some dates stick with you!!!! I
tipped the scales at a whopping 350.5 pounds. Yes, I count that half pound
because some weeks, losing a half pound is STILL a loss! Yesterday at
weigh-in, I had lost 3.5 pounds bringing my total to 104 pounds.

My doctor has set my goal weight at 174. Technically, that is still
overweight but considering my beginning weight, it is a vast improvement.
It took me six months to lose my first 50 pounds. One year to the day, I
had lost my second 50 pounds. Yes, things are slowing down, but my
determination is not! So with 72.5 pounds to go, my journey continues!!

I had tried WW years ago and did reasonably well! BUT - - - I was doing
it for the wrong reasons! This time, I am doing it completely for ME!! I
actually thought I was having a heart attack in December 2003, but,
thankfully (and luckily) it was major stress! That stress and panic
attack caused me to open my eyes. Yes, I KNEW I was morbidly obese and I
had been my entire life. My doctor, whom I think is WONDERFUL, said I was
approaching the age (I'll be 47 in November) the weight could (and would)
start to be more problematic! So, I told her I was going to join WW and
lose the weight THE RIGHT WAY! I didn't want a gastric by-pass - they
scare me! I didn't want to do it with the aid of drugs - they scare me,
too!

So, my journey continues! Sure there have been weeks where I have gained
a pound or two! But I refocused and got back on track!! WW is such a
part of my life now I was able to go to Italy this passed June for 8 days
and I only gained 2 pounds! I enjoyed all the tastes and experiences of
Italy - - the pastas - - - the gelato, but in moderation!!!!! (The week
after Italy I lost 11 pounds! Go figure!)

For those of you who are out there on your WW journey, KEEP UP THE GOOD
WORK!!!!!! REMEMEBER - - - YOU ARE WORTH IT!!!!!!!!!!

If you need encouragement, I am here! If you need to pat yourself on the
back, I am here!

Thanks for listening (well, taking the time to read this!)

Diana, in WV

Hi Lesanne!!!

Yes, it is nice to know there are others "just like me" out there!!!!

"Lesanne" wrote in message
.. .
Hi Diana, I love to see people like me

--
Lesanne
365/164/164

"Diana Thompson" wrote in message
news:K8HLe.5409$1b5.1221@trnddc05...
Good morning all!!!!

I am new to this listserv but I am not new to WW. I joined Saturday,
January 3, 2004. Isn't it funny how some dates stick with you!!!! I
tipped the scales at a whopping 350.5 pounds. Yes, I count that half
pound because some weeks, losing a half pound is STILL a loss! Yesterday
at weigh-in, I had lost 3.5 pounds bringing my total to 104 pounds.

My doctor has set my goal weight at 174. Technically, that is still
overweight but considering my beginning weight, it is a vast improvement.
It took me six months to lose my first 50 pounds. One year to the day, I
had lost my second 50 pounds. Yes, things are slowing down, but my
determination is not! So with 72.5 pounds to go, my journey continues!!

I had tried WW years ago and did reasonably well! BUT - - - I was doing
it for the wrong reasons! This time, I am doing it completely for ME!!
I actually thought I was having a heart attack in December 2003, but,
thankfully (and luckily) it was major stress! That stress and panic
attack caused me to open my eyes. Yes, I KNEW I was morbidly obese and I
had been my entire life. My doctor, whom I think is WONDERFUL, said I
was approaching the age (I'll be 47 in November) the weight could (and
would) start to be more problematic! So, I told her I was going to join
WW and lose the weight THE RIGHT WAY! I didn't want a gastric by-pass -
they scare me! I didn't want to do it with the aid of drugs - they scare
me, too!

So, my journey continues! Sure there have been weeks where I have gained
a pound or two! But I refocused and got back on track!! WW is such a
part of my life now I was able to go to Italy this passed June for 8 days
and I only gained 2 pounds! I enjoyed all the tastes and experiences of
Italy - - the pastas - - - the gelato, but in moderation!!!!! (The week
after Italy I lost 11 pounds! Go figure!)

For those of you who are out there on your WW journey, KEEP UP THE GOOD
WORK!!!!!! REMEMEBER - - - YOU ARE WORTH IT!!!!!!!!!!

If you need encouragement, I am here! If you need to pat yourself on the
back, I am here!

Thanks for listening (well, taking the time to read this!)

Diana, in WV

On Sun, 14 Aug 2005 12:52:58 GMT, "Diana Thompson"
wrote:

Good morning all!!!!

I am new to this listserv but I am not new to WW. I joined Saturday,
January 3, 2004. Isn't it funny how some dates stick with you!!!! I tipped
the scales at a whopping 350.5 pounds. Yes, I count that half pound because
some weeks, losing a half pound is STILL a loss! Yesterday at weigh-in, I
had lost 3.5 pounds bringing my total to 104 pounds.

My doctor has set my goal weight at 174. Technically, that is still
overweight but considering my beginning weight, it is a vast improvement.

Wow! You have done really well. Your weight loss will inevitably slow
down a bit but I doubt that will put you off.

Keeping a rate of 2pounds/week is fantastic. Are you doing exercise
too?

Ray

Hi Ray!

Yes, I am exercising. I ride a bike (actually going to try and ride in the
MS150 Bike Tour in September.) When the weather doesn't allow outside
riding, I have a stationary bike and a Gazelle!

Diana


"rmr" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 14 Aug 2005 12:52:58 GMT, "Diana Thompson"
wrote:

Good morning all!!!!

I am new to this listserv but I am not new to WW. I joined Saturday,
January 3, 2004. Isn't it funny how some dates stick with you!!!! I
tipped
the scales at a whopping 350.5 pounds. Yes, I count that half pound
because
some weeks, losing a half pound is STILL a loss! Yesterday at weigh-in, I
had lost 3.5 pounds bringing my total to 104 pounds.

My doctor has set my goal weight at 174. Technically, that is still
overweight but considering my beginning weight, it is a vast improvement.

Wow! You have done really well. Your weight loss will inevitably slow
down a bit but I doubt that will put you off.

Keeping a rate of 2pounds/week is fantastic. Are you doing exercise
too?

Ray

Diana Thompson wrote:
Good morning all!

I am new to this listserv but I am not new to WW. I joined Saturday,
January 3, 2004. Isn't it funny how some dates stick with you!!!! I tipped
the scales at a whopping 350.5 pounds. Yes, I count that half pound because
some weeks, losing a half pound is STILL a loss! Yesterday at weigh-in, I
had lost 3.5 pounds bringing my total to 104 pounds.

Welcome to the group and many congratulations on an excellent loss to date.

My doctor has set my goal weight at 174. Technically, that is still
overweight but considering my beginning weight, it is a vast improvement.
It took me six months to lose my first 50 pounds. One year to the day, I had
lost my second 50 pounds. Yes, things are slowing down, but my
determination is not! So with 72.5 pounds to go, my journey continues!!

It sounds like you'll make it no problems with that attitude I look
forward to hearing of your future successes. Here's our welcome notice
to get you started too.

Welcome to this great newsgroup where you'll receive lots of support,
advice, and encouragement. Once a week on Sundays, I post a list of
links that newcomers to asdww might find useful. You may want to look
for that later in the week, or do a backwards search for last Sunday's post.

In the meantime, here's our FAQ:
http://www.didian.com/asdww/
our welcome notice:
http://www.geocities.com/welcomenotice/index.html

Frequently seen acronyms on this NG:
NSV = Non-Scale Victory
WOE = Way of Eating
WOL = Way of Life (Living)
OP = on Points or On Program
DH = Dear or Darling Husband
DS/DD/DGD/etc = Dear or Darling Son, Daughter, Granddaughter, etc
WI = Weigh-in

Amberle3's Challenges:

Totally Groovy exercise challenge:
http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/tg.htm

Choose to Lose weight loss challenge:
http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/ctl.htm

Weight Loss Challenge Summary:
http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/summary.htm


Other acronyms:
http://www.wwlissa.com/dwlz100+/100+acronyms.htm

Here's a short synopsis of the USA Flexpoints program by Joyce -

How many points you can eat is only based on your current weight, as you
lose weight those points allowed will decrease (logic is that your body
will need less to operate). At 183 pounds and based on the new US
flexpoints system, you will have a set point target of 24. In addition
to this you are allowed 35 flexpoints to be used throughout the week ...
as well as any activity points you earn on a particular day. When your
weight drops to 175, your target drops to 22 points ... weight reaches
150, target once again drop to 20 points. 3 servings of dairy of
recommended per day, 5 servings of fruit and veggies, minimum of 6
glasses of water.

The basic plan is easy. Eat at least your minimum daily number of
points. Points do not carry over from day to day. You are allotted 35
weekly flexpoints to be used at your discretion ... can divide them up
and use daily (would be an additional 5 points per day) or save them and
use them for a special occassion during the week. Activity points are
earned based when exercising, but can ONLY be used on the day they are
earned.


Joyce
WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02
current weight: 133.3
Lifetime: 4/4/03

And here's an explanation of Core/No-count by Laura -

It is a great plan. You DO however need to make sure that you are eating
at your normal Flex plan target number of points. This can be difficult
for some and you WILL stop losing.

Here is the summary of the plan: http://ahwww.home.comcast.net/summary.htm
Here is the detail list of foods:
http://ahwww.home.comcast.net/wwcoreplan.htm

Basic rules:
1. Eat as much of the core foods as you need to feel "satisfied" (not full).
2. If you want to eat foods that are not on the core foods list use you 35
weekly points allowance (WPA).
Note: use these points on healthy foods and not junk.
3. Activity points are used to supplement the 35 WPA for Non-core food items
only. They must be used on the day they are earned.
Note: most people find that they will increase the amount of core foods
because they are hungrier due to exercising.
4. 2 teaspoons of heathy oil daily is required.

~Laura

Please note that if you live in onther countries (UK, Australia, NZ,
Europe), the Points plans are different. The UK and Australia/NZ
calculate points based on saturated fat and total kilojoules. Most of
Europe calculates based on total fat and total kilojoules. The desktop
calculator above can handle all of these programs.

Disclaimer: As an unmoderated Usenet newsgroup, asdww is unusual in that
most of the people who participate are respectful, considerate folks who
freely share their experience with and knowledge of WW, weight loss, and
maintenance. Yet occasionally, spammers, trolls, and flamers show up to
post advertising, false information, insults, and the like. Nearly all
of the time, people like this are just trying to yank someone's chain.
Most of the regulars on this newsgroup offer their experience as a
suggestion to try if you're stuck, but are quick to advise that each
person has to find what works for him/herself. If someone posts
something that doesn't sound right to you, ask the newsgroup, ask your
WW leader, or ask your health professional.

Much success on your weight loss journey! WW works!

--
Julie.
93.5/73.6/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg
205.7/161.9/162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb

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