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Adrian

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I've noticed a lot of people who post here have weights listed under their name 200/175/150 style.
What do these mean? As well, what does the RAFL etc. mean?
 
Hi Adrian, I'm new too, so I figure the signature weights are starting
weight / current weight / goal weight, but I could be wrong. :)
"Adrian" <adrianh<--flip this [email protected]> wrote in message
news:v1IMb.11739$Eq.1605@clgrps12...
> I've noticed a lot of people who post here have weights listed under their name 200/175/150 style.
> What do these mean? As well, what does the RAFL
etc.
> mean?
 
RAFL is the acronym for the current weight loss challenge--Resolutions
Are for Losers--web hosted by Amberle3. Here's the URL:
http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/rafl.htm

If you care to join us, sign up information is on the web page. It's never too late to jump in.

Prairie Roots starting wt: 232/current wt: 167/WW goal wt: 145 joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

On Tue, 13 Jan 2004 01:41:47 GMT, "Adrian" <adrianh<--flip this [email protected]> wrote:

>I've noticed a lot of people who post here have weights listed under their name 200/175/150 style.
>What do these mean? As well, what does the RAFL etc. mean?
 
I see others have answered your question so I won't repeat the answers but I will say welcome to
the board!!

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

"Adrian" <adrianh<--flip this [email protected]> wrote in message news:v1IMb.11739$Eq.1605@clgrps12...
> I've noticed a lot of people who post here have weights listed under their name 200/175/150 style.
> What do these mean? As well, what does the RAFL
etc.
> mean?
 
Hi Adrian, and welcome to this group. Here's the official welcome notice, which will answer a lot of
your questions. Anything else, just post! 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:

HHH - Happy Healthy Holidays Exercise Challenge: http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/hhh.htm

NYNY - New Year, New You Weight Loss Challenge: http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/nyny.htm

THTP - Take Heart, Take Part Exercise Challenge: http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/thtp.htm

RafL - Resolutions are for Losers Weight Loss Challenge:
http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/rafl.htm

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

Here's a short synopsis 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 ...
http://www.xmission.com/~zythra/downloads/points.exe

WW suggests your ideal weight should be somewhere between 116 and 145 depending on your age.

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

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

"Adrian" <adrianh<--flip this [email protected]> wrote in message
news:<v1IMb.11739$Eq.1605@clgrps12>...
> I've noticed a lot of people who post here have weights listed under their name 200/175/150 style.
> What do these mean? As well, what does the RAFL etc. mean?
 
Welcome to both of you. That's what the numbers mean.

--
Helen

Thanks be unto God for His wonderful gift: Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God is the object
of our faith; the only faith that saves is faith in Him

<>< ><> www.peagramfamily.com http://www.mompeagram.homestead.com/

http://www.mompeagram.homestead.com/MY_WEIGHT_WATCHERS.html

http://www.mompeagram.homestead.com/RECIPES.html

[email protected]

225/190/145

"WannaBLean" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> Hi Adrian, I'm new too, so I figure the signature weights are starting weight / current weight /
> goal weight, but I could be wrong. :) "Adrian" <adrianh<--flip this [email protected]> wrote in
> message news:v1IMb.11739$Eq.1605@clgrps12...
> > I've noticed a lot of people who post here have weights listed under
their
> > name 200/175/150 style. What do these mean? As well, what does the RAFL
> etc.
> > mean?
> >
>
 
I see no one answered your question about RafL. It's the newest weight loss
challenge that the group is participating in. Here's a link to the site.
http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/rafl.htm

--
Brenda
209/178/150 RafL goal 165

"Adrian" <adrianh<--flip this [email protected]> wrote in message news:dNIMb.12329$Eq.7321@clgrps12...
> In that case
>
> 220/178/170
>
> "Adrian" <adrianh<--flip this [email protected]> wrote in message
> news:v1IMb.11739$Eq.1605@clgrps12...
> > I've noticed a lot of people who post here have weights listed under
their
> > name 200/175/150 style. What do these mean? As well, what does the RAFL
> etc.
> > mean?
> >
>