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"B&T" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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I joined WW on-line meetings this weekend . It's hard to figure a few things out. I just read that
activity points don't start for 4 weeks. What are the differences for the 1st couple of weeks. I
know there were "quick-start" weeks before. Besides points,, what are the key things? Also, for
water, it says 6 glasses a day but I see bigger consumptions

being

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talked about. What would be considered good?? Thanks in advance!!

Brenda

B&T said:

I joined WW on-line meetings this weekend . It's hard to figure a few things out. I just read that
activity points don't start for 4 weeks. What are the differences for the 1st couple of weeks. I
know there were "quick-start" weeks before. Besides points,, what are the key things? Also, for
water, it says 6 glasses a day but I see bigger consumptions being talked about. What would be
considered good??

variety. And eat lots of free vegatables. Take a multivitamin, and maybe a calcium supplement.

WRT water - more is better. I heard that except for first thing in the morning you should aim to pee
clear not yellow. I would have thought 6 glasses is a minimum. They probably say 6 so as not to
overwhelm people. It's great for exercise too. I always use the steps to get to the loo. Sometimes I
have to run🙂

Ray
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rmnsuk overall - 273/209/182

"B&T" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I joined WW on-line meetings this weekend .

Welcome aboard and good luck.

Quoted message said:

It's hard to figure a few things out. I just read that activity points don't start for 4 weeks.

The introduction of the activity points at meetings does not happen until the 4th week. This only
means that they delay telling you how to calculate the points until then. You should be thinking
about adding exercise to your program from day 1. From my "Getting Started" book: "Winning points
begins with the POINTS food system. In a few weeks you'll be ready to learn the POINTS Activity
System and have the option of earning additional food POINTS through exercise. Until then, work
toward adding 20 minutes of activiy into your day (if you're already doing more than that, keep up
the good work!). Don't forget to jot down the number of activity minutes in your journal."

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What are the differences for the 1st couple of weeks. I know there were "quick-start"
weeks before.

The "quick start" program is brand new. They give you menus for 20points per day as a way of
getting started.

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Besides points,, what are the key things?

Eating healthy, journaling, drinking water, and from the "Getting started book":

1) pay attention of serving sizes (look at nutrution info for recommended serving size when you are
calculating points),
2) choose at least 5 servings of fruits and vegtables a day,
3) choose at least 2 servings of milk and milk products a day,
4) include protein-rich foods in your diet,
5) choose a variety of grains daily, especially whole grains
6) limit alcohol, high-sugar and high-fat foods.
7) drink at least 6 glasses of water every day
8) insure your nutritional well-being by taking a multiple vitamin-mineral supplement every day.

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Also, for water, it says 6 glasses a day but I see bigger consumptions

being

Quoted message said:

talked about. What would be considered good??

They recommend 6 glasses but anything over that can only help you. I've seen recommendations as high
as 1/2 ounce per pound or was that 8 glasses plus an additional 1/2 ounce per pound. What ever you
can manage is good especially if you have not been drinking a lot of water before joining WW. I
carry a sports bottle of water most of the day unless I know that I am not going to be near a
bathroom for an extended period of time <g>.

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Thanks in advance!!

Good luck.

Laura

I don't know anything about the points but for water I've been told 8 oz minimum plus another 8 oz
for every 25 pounds over weight.

--
Janice
263/252/150 (maybe 130)

"Laura" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:CwXJb.279428$Ec1.9592053@bgtnsc05-
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"B&T" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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I joined WW on-line meetings this weekend .

Welcome aboard and good luck.

Quoted message said:

It's hard to figure a few things out. I just read that activity points don't start for 4 weeks.

The introduction of the activity points at meetings does not happen until the 4th week. This only
means that they delay telling you how to calculate the points until then. You should be thinking
about adding exercise to

your

Quoted message said:

program from day 1. From my "Getting Started" book: "Winning points begins with the POINTS food
system. In a few weeks you'll be ready to learn the POINTS Activity System and have the option of
earning additional food

POINTS

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through exercise. Until then, work toward adding 20 minutes of activiy

into

Quoted message said:

your day (if you're already doing more than that, keep up the good work!). Don't forget to jot
down the number of activity minutes in your journal."

Quoted message said:

What are the differences for the 1st couple of weeks. I know there were "quick-start" weeks
before.

The "quick start" program is brand new. They give you menus for 20points

per

Quoted message said:

day as a way of getting started.

Quoted message said:

Besides points,, what are the key things?

Eating healthy, journaling, drinking water, and from the "Getting started book":

1) pay attention of serving sizes (look at nutrution info for recommended serving size when you
are calculating points),
2) choose at least 5 servings of fruits and vegtables a day,
3) choose at least 2 servings of milk and milk products a day,
4) include protein-rich foods in your diet,
5) choose a variety of grains daily, especially whole grains
6) limit alcohol, high-sugar and high-fat foods.
7) drink at least 6 glasses of water every day
8) insure your nutritional well-being by taking a multiple vitamin-mineral supplement every day.

Quoted message said:

Also, for water, it says 6 glasses a day but I see bigger consumptions

being

Quoted message said:

talked about. What would be considered good??

They recommend 6 glasses but anything over that can only help you. I've

seen

Quoted message said:

recommendations as high as 1/2 ounce per pound or was that 8 glasses plus

an

Quoted message said:

additional 1/2 ounce per pound. What ever you can manage is good

especially

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if you have not been drinking a lot of water before joining WW. I carry a sports bottle of water
most of the day unless I know that I am not going

to

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be near a bathroom for an extended period of time <g>.

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Thanks in advance!!

Good luck.

Laura

Welcome Brenda! I'm a member online too but we don't do actual meetings so
I can't really help ya there. Sorry! 🙁

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"B&T" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

I joined WW on-line meetings this weekend . It's hard to figure a few things out. I just read that
activity points don't start for 4 weeks. What are the differences for the 1st couple of weeks. I
know there were "quick-start" weeks before. Besides points,, what are the key things? Also, for
water, it says 6 glasses a day but I see bigger consumptions

being

Quoted message said:

talked about. What would be considered good?? Thanks in advance!!

Brenda

Hi Brenda, welcome to the group.
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Brenda
209/176/150 NYNY goal 160

"B&T" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

I joined WW on-line meetings this weekend . It's hard to figure a few things out. I just read that
activity points don't start for 4 weeks. What are the differences for the 1st couple of weeks. I
know there were "quick-start" weeks before. Besides points,, what are the key things? Also, for
water, it says 6 glasses a day but I see bigger consumptions

being

Quoted message said:

talked about. What would be considered good?? Thanks in advance!!

Brenda

I have to drink much more in order for me to lose. If you eat something
salty then drink extra also. I think the reason they old off on exercise is
to give you time to get used to the program. Welcome and good luck, Lee
B&T <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

I joined WW on-line meetings this weekend . It's hard to figure a few things out. I just read that
activity points don't start for 4 weeks. What are the differences for the 1st couple of weeks. I
know there were "quick-start" weeks before. Besides points,, what are the key things? Also, for
water, it says 6 glasses a day but I see bigger consumptions

being

Quoted message said:

talked about. What would be considered good?? Thanks in advance!!

Brenda

That's another version that I have heard. I think the key is the 8 glasses minimum plus what ever
your body can handle.

"Janice Kennish" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:TRXJb.282433$_M.1393592@attbi_s54...

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I don't know anything about the points but for water I've been told 8 oz minimum plus another 8 oz
for every 25 pounds over weight.

--
Janice
263/252/150 (maybe 130)

"Laura" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:CwXJb.279428$Ec1.9592053@bgtnsc05-
news.ops.worldnet.att.net...

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"B&T" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

I joined WW on-line meetings this weekend .

Welcome aboard and good luck.

Quoted message said:

It's hard to figure a few things out. I just read that activity points don't start for 4
weeks.

The introduction of the activity points at meetings does not happen

until

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

the 4th week. This only means that they delay telling you how to

calculate

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

the points until then. You should be thinking about adding exercise to

your

Quoted message said:

program from day 1. From my "Getting Started" book: "Winning points

begins

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

with the POINTS food system. In a few weeks you'll be ready to learn the POINTS Activity System
and have the option of earning additional food

POINTS

Quoted message said:

through exercise. Until then, work toward adding 20 minutes of activiy

into

Quoted message said:

your day (if you're already doing more than that, keep up the good

work!).

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Don't forget to jot down the number of activity minutes in your

journal."

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

What are the differences for the 1st couple of weeks. I know there

were

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

"quick-start" weeks before.

The "quick start" program is brand new. They give you menus for 20points

per

Quoted message said:

day as a way of getting started.

Quoted message said:

Besides points,, what are the key things?

Eating healthy, journaling, drinking water, and from the "Getting

started

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

book":

1) pay attention of serving sizes (look at nutrution info for

recommended

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

serving size when you are calculating points),
2) choose at least 5 servings of fruits and vegtables a day,
3) choose at least 2 servings of milk and milk products a day,
4) include protein-rich foods in your diet,
5) choose a variety of grains daily, especially whole grains
6) limit alcohol, high-sugar and high-fat foods.
7) drink at least 6 glasses of water every day
8) insure your nutritional well-being by taking a multiple

vitamin-mineral

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

supplement every day.

Quoted message said:

Also, for water, it says 6 glasses a day but I see bigger consumptions

being

Quoted message said:

talked about. What would be considered good??

They recommend 6 glasses but anything over that can only help you. I've

seen

Quoted message said:

recommendations as high as 1/2 ounce per pound or was that 8 glasses

plus

Quoted message said:

an

Quoted message said:

additional 1/2 ounce per pound. What ever you can manage is good

especially

Quoted message said:

if you have not been drinking a lot of water before joining WW. I carry

a

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

sports bottle of water most of the day unless I know that I am not going

to

Quoted message said:

be near a bathroom for an extended period of time <g>.

Quoted message said:

Thanks in advance!!

Good luck.

Laura