He was actually very welcome even the woman who was super allergic just
said, where are you sitting, I will move away, this was so kind, DH took him
to the lobby and stood there during the meeting. As soon as it was over he
put him in the car and came back for me. She thanked both of us for being
considerate and I thanked her for being kind. I do like those people on
wed. night, Lee
JulieB <
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> I was way more happy to see the dog than I am to see some of the kids.... You cat would have been
> more than welcome!
>
> --
> Julie.
> 93.5/72.3/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg
> 205.7/159./162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb
>
> Here's our FAQ:
http://www.didian.com/asdww/ and welcome notice:
>
http://www.geocities.com/welcomenotice/index.html
>
> "Miss Violette" <
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> berlin.de...
> > You know I actually took one of my cats once so you never know who you
> will
> > see there, Lee JulieB <
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> > berlin.de...
> > > "WJA" <
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> > > > Hi,
> > >
> > > Hi WJA! I've put the official welcome notice at the bottom of this
> > post -
> > > there's lots of great info on there. But first I'll try answering
some
> of
> > > your questions.
> > >
> > > > At meetings what exactly happens and what are the costs of joining WW and attending these
> > > > meetings?
> > >
> > > I'm in Australia too, so I won't tell you how much our meetings cost.
> > What
> > > happens though is pretty universal. The first half hour you stand in
> line
> > > to get weighed. The second half hour there is a talk about the topic
of
> > the
> > > week. If you time it so you get there at the end of the first half
hour
> > you
> > > won't be waiting in line so long.
> > >
> > > > What would you say the breakdown and group size is, men vs. women, old young, 10-20-40
> > > > people etc etc and do these meetings last long?
> > >
> > > My meeting breakdowns depends hugely on which meeting I go to. Some
> have
> > > men (plural too sometimes), and some only get women. Age range tends
to
> > > depend on the time and location of the meeting.
> > >
> > > > Do these places have scales that will go beyond the #350 mark for bigger folks in the group?
> > >
> > > Afraid I can't help with this one. It may depend on your meeting.
> > >
> > > > Also do they provide or offer any type of child care services (3 yr old), I am a Single
> > > > Parent in a new town and don't have anyone to watch my little one at this time but might end
> > > > up still joining and doing it online if possible.
> > >
> > > Child care is not offered, however I have been to meetings where
> children
> > > have attended (and the odd dog too!). It's fine just so long as they
> > aren't
> > > disruptive. If they're going to scream throughout the meeting, please
> > don't
> > > bring them
> > >
> > > > Lastly I keep hearing about the points system, how much time does it take to figure your
> > > > points from at home meals and do you find yourself hungry alot?
> > >
> > > I'm only ever hungry when it's time for a meal. I try to only eat
when
> I
> > am
> > > hungry, but I don't stay that way for long. Working out points can be tricky at the beginning,
> > > but you quickly get used to it (a couple of
> weeks
> > > usually does it), and it makes things really easy.
> > >
> > > > Sorry for the silly newbie questions, those are just a few I had and was hoping for a bit of
> > > > response.
> > >
> > > We were all "silly newbies" once - don't worry about it
> > >
> > > And here's the official Welcome:
> > >
> > > 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:
> > >
> > > 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 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 ...
> > >
http://www.zythra.com/downloads/points.exe
> > >
> > > 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
> > > 205.7/159./162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb
> > >
> > > Here's our FAQ:
http://www.didian.com/asdww/ and welcome notice:
> > >
http://www.geocities.com/welcomenotice/index.html
> > >
> > >
> >
>