Hello from a newbie

Welcome aboard. Your 3lb loss is an excellent start.

Here's a link to the new Fast Track guide:
weightwatchers.comEatingGuide.pdfOpen ↗

If you don't want to eat only 20 points per day with no Activity points or Flex points then use
this menu plan as a foundation for healthly eating. Add additional milk, fruit and protein to bring
your daily points to your target. Add points for exercise and save your flex points for when you
need them.

"Kelli" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:bt0Qb.2831$6O4.77933@bgtnsc04-
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Quoted message said:

Hi all, A friend of mine has had a lot of success with weight watchers in the last year, and I've
decided to give it a try myself. I can't afford to go to meetings or join online. I've gotten the
formula for the points and several points lists online, so I'm trying this on my own. I'm keeping
a journal as well. I've managed to lost 3 lbs. this week, so I plan to keep it up and see how far
I can go.

Kelli
196/193/150

Kelli,

Good luck with this journey the outcome is worth everything. Read this newsgroup, ask questions when
you have them and offer support when you can help. All these things will give you the strength to
keep your eye on the inteneded outcome Irma
195/168/150 "Kelli" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:bt0Qb.2831$6O4.77933@bgtnsc04-
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Quoted message said:

Hi all, A friend of mine has had a lot of success with weight watchers in the last year, and I've
decided to give it a try myself. I can't afford to go to meetings or join online. I've gotten the
formula for the points and several points lists online, so I'm trying this on my own. I'm keeping
a journal as well. I've managed to lost 3 lbs. this week, so I plan to keep it up and see how far
I can go.

Kelli
196/193/150

Welcome, Kelli, and congrats on the pounds already lost!
--
Nathalie from Belgium
134.1/102.9/minigoal 99.9 Goal 68 Kg
134.1/102.10/minigoal 220.3/Goal 150 pounds RAFL 105.3/102.9/96 Kg
134/1.103/212 lbs "Kelli" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:bt0Qb.2831$6O4.77933@bgtnsc04-
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Quoted message said:

Hi all, A friend of mine has had a lot of success with weight watchers in the last year, and I've
decided to give it a try myself. I can't afford to go to meetings or join online. I've gotten the
formula for the points and several points lists online, so I'm trying this on my own. I'm keeping
a journal as well. I've managed to lost 3 lbs. this week, so I plan to keep it up and see how far
I can go.

Kelli
196/193/150

Welcome to the group and nice first week loss too! Keep up the good work.
--
Brenda
209/177/150 RafL goal 165

"Kelli" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:bt0Qb.2831$6O4.77933@bgtnsc04-
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Quoted message said:

Hi all, A friend of mine has had a lot of success with weight watchers in the last year, and I've
decided to give it a try myself. I can't afford to go to meetings or join online. I've gotten the
formula for the points and several points lists online, so I'm trying this on my own. I'm keeping
a journal as well. I've managed to lost 3 lbs. this week, so I plan to keep it up and see how far
I can go.

Kelli
196/193/150

Welcome to the group Kelli. There are lots of people on here who aren't official members of WW, and
are doing just fine. Here's our welcome notice to give you some tips on what's going on here!

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: didian.comasdwwOpen ↗ our welcome notice:
geocities.comindex.htmlOpen ↗

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:

HHH - Happy Healthy Holidays Exercise Challenge: angelfire.comhhh.htmOpen ↗

NYNY - New Year, New You Weight Loss Challenge: angelfire.comnyny.htmOpen ↗

THTP - Take Heart, Take Part Exercise Challenge: angelfire.comthtp.htmOpen ↗

RafL - Resolutions are for Losers Weight Loss Challenge:
angelfire.comrafl.htmOpen ↗

Other acronyms: wwlissa.com100+acronyms.htmOpen ↗

Here's a short synopsis of the USA 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.

To calculate food and activity points, I love this computer desktop calculator ...
zythra.compoints.exeOpen ↗

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.

If you can afford $15/month, the online ww program might be a great thing for you to look into.
There is lots of information available, as well as the food point database and journaling system.

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

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.
93.5/72.3/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg
93.5/73./162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb

Here's our FAQ: didian.comasdwwOpen ↗ and welcome notice:
geocities.comindex.htmlOpen ↗

"Kelli" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:bt0Qb.2831$6O4.77933@bgtnsc04-
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Quoted message said:

Hi all, A friend of mine has had a lot of success with weight watchers in the last year, and I've
decided to give it a try myself. I can't afford to go to meetings or join online. I've gotten the
formula for the points and several points lists online, so I'm trying this on my own. I'm keeping
a journal as well. I've managed to lost 3 lbs. this week, so I plan to keep it up and see how far
I can go.

Kelli
196/193/150

Welcome Kelli. Well this is a good place to come to get support and knowledge about the plan. Join
in as much as you can.

Connie

--

Cheers,

Connie Walsh

241.5/204.5/155 RAFL 210.5/204.5/198.5

Kelli said:

Hi all, A friend of mine has had a lot of success with weight watchers in the last year, and I've
decided to give it a try myself. I can't afford to go to meetings or join online. I've gotten the
formula for the points and several points lists online, so I'm trying this on my own. I'm keeping
a journal as well. I've managed to lost 3 lbs. this week, so I plan to keep it up and see how far
I can go.

Kelli
196/193/150

Hi Kelli! Welcome aboard this great newsgroup. Congratulations on such a great start to the program
and I wish you good losses in the future. Elaine K

Kelli said:

Hi all, A friend of mine has had a lot of success with weight watchers in the last year, and I've
decided to give it a try myself. I can't afford to go to meetings or join online. I've gotten the
formula for the points and several points lists online, so I'm trying this on my own. I'm keeping
a journal as well. I've managed to lost 3 lbs. this week, so I plan to keep it up and see how far
I can go.

Kelli
196/193/150

Hi, Kelli, Weight Watchers is a great way to control your weight. Congratulations on a great start.

--
Take Care Catherine
154/135.8/136 Lifetime 6/99 Next personal goal 133.2

"Kelli" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:bt0Qb.2831$6O4.77933@bgtnsc04-
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Quoted message said:

Hi all, A friend of mine has had a lot of success with weight watchers in the last year, and I've
decided to give it a try myself. I can't afford to go to meetings or join online. I've gotten the
formula for the points and several points lists online, so I'm trying this on my own. I'm keeping
a journal as well. I've managed to lost 3 lbs. this week, so I plan to keep it up and see how far
I can go.

Kelli
196/193/150

Hi Kelli, congrats on the 3 pounds, you are off to a wonderful start! If you need anything at all
don't hesitate to ask!

--

~Kristin O~
272/241.8/172

"Kelli" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:bt0Qb.2831$6O4.77933@bgtnsc04-
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Quoted message said:

Hi all, A friend of mine has had a lot of success with weight watchers in the last year, and I've
decided to give it a try myself. I can't afford to go to meetings or join online. I've gotten the
formula for the points and several points lists online, so I'm trying this on my own. I'm keeping
a journal as well. I've managed to lost 3 lbs. this week, so I plan to keep it up and see how far
I can go.

Kelli
196/193/150

good for you, welcome to the best support on the net, Lee
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Quoted message said:

Hi all, A friend of mine has had a lot of success with weight watchers in the last year, and I've
decided to give it a try myself. I can't afford to go to meetings or join online. I've gotten the
formula for the points and several points lists online, so I'm trying this on my own. I'm keeping
a journal as well. I've managed to lost 3 lbs. this week, so I plan to keep it up and see how far
I can go.

Kelli
196/193/150

I don't know what the US site is like, but weightwatchers.ca has an excellent message board and it
doesn't cost anything to participate. There are a lot of people in your shoes, who don't go to
meetings or join online, and many of them have had much success.

"I Williams" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:TI0Qb.4211$ce2.1423@okepread03...

Quoted message said:

Kelli,

Good luck with this journey the outcome is worth everything. Read this newsgroup, ask questions
when you have them and offer support when you can help. All these things will give you the
strength to keep your eye on the inteneded outcome Irma
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Hi all, A friend of mine has had a lot of success with weight watchers in the last year, and
I've decided to give it a try myself. I can't afford to

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to meetings or join online. I've gotten the formula for the points and several points lists
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journal as well. I've managed to lost 3 lbs. this week, so I plan to

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it up and see how far I can go.

Kelli
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The US site is the same way.

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I don't know what the US site is like, but weightwatchers.ca has an excellent message board and it
doesn't cost anything to participate.

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and many of them have had much success.

"I Williams" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:TI0Qb.4211$ce2.1423@okepread03...

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Kelli,

Good luck with this journey the outcome is worth everything. Read this newsgroup, ask questions
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Kelli
196/193/150