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That's almost 3 sticks of butter! You are great.
I lost 2 gained 3 but basically am circling my goal weight, so I guess that's just maintenance? I've always gotten pregnant when I've gotten to this point so I don't have a lot of experience here. I want to make it to a meeting soon, but Bill has finals this week, so maybe next week???? I'm trying to really focus on fitness and logging my workouts in on the blog.
I was thinking of all of you today as I ate something, and said a prayer that we could all keep on track.
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Well done Krisann - slow and steady is the ONLY healthy way to go. 
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I started today. I need to do something and WW is what helped me lose over 15 lb. before I got pregnant with Maria. I do see the point about it making one focus a lot on food but that's not necessarily a bad thing if you - like me - haven't been focusing on it enough and are thus seeing the result of that in weight gain.
I'm starting with Flex and joined online for the free trial week. I may cancel because I don't think I really need it but it's good for helping me get reacquainted with everything.
Once I get better at controlling my portion sizes I will likely switch to Core - which is what I did last time. I don't know how I got away from it really -but that's another story. . .
Anyway, the day went well. I am just topping off my points now with an apple. Biggest problem I had was getting all the fruits and veggies in. Partly because we're low (tomorrow is shopping day )and partly because I have to eat EIGHT servings and though I love fruits and veggies they are pricey and I feel kind of bad eating so many (which is odd considering I have no such problem with the cookies)
Oh and besides running up and down the stairs countless times and doing housework etc. and running errands, I did no "formal" exercise today. But I was active so I feel OK about it.
Praying for you all!
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I have been doing a lot of *analyzing* about why I've had problems (both practical and attitudinal) with doing WW. I'm trying to adapt the ideas to what I think will work best for me. Generally, I personally haven't found attending meetings *did it* for me.
The main thing I've come up with is the way I was going at tracking points. Here is what I mean: I would say, "you can eat X points today", and then I would start with depriving myself. If I can eat only X points, I'd better not eat now, or I'd better eat only 3 points, that kind of thing. I would rarely feel satisfied. That is different from not feeling hungry. I wouldn't be hungry, but I would feel irritated that I really didn't get to eat in a way I was comfortable with (and I don't mean I'm only comfortable if I get half an apple pie a la mode ). It's just that the approach I took was backwards for me.
I re-started concentrating on weight loss about 3 weeks ago. The first couple of days, I just ate - no plan about keeping it controlled. But I did write everything down. Then I looked at what I'd eaten and started to tweak things. "Did I really need that cookie? Was I really hungry for a whole sandwich, or would a half with some cut up veggies have been just as nice?" In the past 3 weeks, I've lost 2.5 pounds.
Somehow, adjusting from what I really do by making small changes is much easier than trying to impose a whole new set of habits from the start. Probably many of you have figured that out a long time ago, but for me it has been a big new way of looking at it.
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BTW, I wanted to send you all a link to a blog you might like.
Roni's Weight Watchen Page(s). There are some good resources there and her story and photos are great inspiration!
God bless!
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UGH! I just lost my post. 
Thanks Rachel, Leonie, & Everyone!
I can't believe I didn't gain weight in Arizona! Especially since there were two birthdays and mother's day on top of living out of a hotel for 4 days and eating home made Mexican food.
I tried to make sure I stayed within my points and make healthy choices and it worked.
Michele, thanks for the link. Do you really like the core program? What are the advantages vs. flex? Fruits and veggies are too expensive, I would love to eat more if they weren't so expensive.
Nancy, I used to look at the points the same way, but now I try to find things to fill me up that are low in points so I feel satisfied and full. I think that is the biggest advantage of WW - analyzing what you eat; how much fat, fiber, and calories, how many fruits or vegetables, which item is healthier, etc.? You're doing great, keep up the good work!
I hope everyone is doing well.
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Woohoo, Krisann!
BTW, ladies, Rachel and Cindy and Maria and Faith and myself have a fitness blog - you are welcome to visit, leave comments or to join and post your fitness journey.
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I do like it. CORE taught me to eat really well and got me to the point where I didn't even want sweets anymore (a BIG step for me). But pregnancy changed my appetite
and for a while I was having a really hard time eating veggies which I use to eat loads of) because I couldn't stomach them. I only wanted carbs and it put me back in a place I need to work out of again.
The Core Plan has 3 rules:
1. Eat as much of the Core Foods as you need to feel satisfied.
2. If you want to eat foods that are not on the Core Food List, use your weekly points allowance.
3. Follow the 8 Good Health Guidelines every day.
The Core Food List is comprised of wholesome and nutritious foods which provide eating satisfaction without empty calories. If a food is not on the Core Food List, then it isn't a Core Food. That doesn't mean you can't eat it, however. You can eat any food you like including bread, chocolate and alcohol, which aren't on the Core Food List. That’s where the weekly points allowance comes in.
The Core Plan gives you a weekly points allowance of 35 to use on any food that is not on the Core Food List. Use your weekly points allowance any way you please. You can use some, all or none of your points values. For example, you might want to use them on an occasional treat like dessert, decide to have a couple of slices of bread each day for a sandwich or a glass of wine each evening, and still have points values leftover for other items outside the Core Food List during the week.
Each week you’ll start fresh with a weekly points allowance of 35. You can also earn more points values by exercising.
The Core Plan controls calories by focusing your eating on a Core Food List of nutritious, wholesome foods without tracking. The list is comprised of foods from all the food groups: fruits and vegetables, grains and starches, lean meats and poultry, eggs and dairy products.
The 8 Good Health Guidelines:
1. Fruits and vegetables - Choose at least 5 servings of vegetables and
fruits a day.
Fruits and vegetables are nutritious, delicious, and give your diet a
built-in health benefit.These nutritious foods provide fiber, vitamins,
minerals, and other nutrients that help fight diseases, including heart
disease, stroke, and some cancers.
2. Whole Grains - Choose a variety of grains daily, especially whole grains.
Choosing foods made from whole grains, such as whole-wheat pasta and whole-wheat bread, is a smart eating strategy. Whole grains provide fiber, other nutrients and protective factors that are often missing
from their refined counterparts. In addition, the fiber can help to fill you up faster and keep you satisfied longer.
3. Milk Products - Choose at least 2 servings of milk and milk products a day (3 if you're over 50).
Including two servings of milk products each day supplies the body with protein, zinc, riboflavin, vitamin D, and of course, calcium. Calcium is an essential mineral that helps strengthen bones and may protect against colon cancer and high blood pressure. Emerging science suggests that milk products may even give weight loss a boost.
4. Fats - Limit saturated fats to boost your weight-loss and protect your heart.
Limiting saturated fats, such as butter and cheese, helps reduce the risk of heart disease. Avoiding trans fats (also called trans fatty acids), which are created by the hydrogenation process that turns liquid oils into solid fats, also helps protect your heart. However, be sure to
include monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats in your daily diet for heart-health benefits.
5. Protein-Rich Foods - Include protein-rich foods in your diet.
Getting enough protein each day will help maintain overall health and may increase eating satisfaction. Protein-rich foods support healthy body functions; some types are excellent sources of iron, zinc, and several B vitamins.
6. Added Sugar and Alcohol - Limit added sugar and alcohol.
Eating too much added sugar and drinking too much alcohol can lead to excess calories that are truly "empty" in terms of nutrition. Keep in mind that many foods that contain added sugars provide little eating satisfaction.
7. Water - Drink at least 6 glasses of water every day.
Any type of water — plain, sparking, club soda and unsweetened, flavored seltzer — counts. You can also have 3 of your 6 glasses as juice, decaffeinated beverages, or any other beverage that doesn't contain caffeine or alcohol.
8. Multiple Vitamin-Mineral Supplements - Insure your nutritional well-being by taking a multiple vitamin-mineral supplement every day.
As you can see this is simply a sensible healthy eating plan. From what I can gather not a lot of people on WW actually do core but those who do find it works really well. It's healthier than Flex because on Flex you could still eat all bad foods as long as you remain under your allotted points. With core you can eat until you feel satisfied as long as you are eating core foods. I was skeptical of this at first but it really does work in practice. There's only so many salads and apples you can eat before you feel full. But eating those foods to satisfaction means you don't even crave the other stuff.
Fruit and veggies can be pricey I agree but this is a good time of year for them and at least here where I live it's much easier to get really fresh stuff at good prices. Even so I consider them worth the cost because of the health benefit.
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Oh I forgot! Today was weigh in day for me. I lost 2 lb.! I know with nursing that can really fluctuate (be sure and empty out before weighing  ) but it feels good to see the scale going in the other direction anyway!
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Oh yes I check it all the time!
And there's also a yahoo group called Fit and Healthy Catholic Moms. It's pretty quiet right now but we would love more conversation!
God bless!
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well I see no one posted since last week but I'll go ahead and do so anyway. This morning is my weigh in day. I'm down 2 more pounds. Whoo Hoo!
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That is great! I also lost two pounds this week. 
I hope everyone else is having a great week.
Blessings,
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I recently joined. am trying to drop a few lbs before I move to my tropical island lol.
I will keep you updated.
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Today is my weigh in day and I'm down another 2 lb.!
I don't have a WW scale just a digital that goes in .5 increments so I don't get as exact as some of you.
I am about to enter a new number zone...how exciting!
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Way to go, Michele!
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Michele,
Wow! I didn't even know such a thing as Core existed. The last time I did WW, I did Points (not Flex Points). Core sounds like it addresses most of the concerns I had with WW. I poked around the site and I didn't see a trial week. I'm not at all sure I want to invest in WW online and I know I can't go to IRL meetings...is it possible to do this without joining?
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Ladies I would love to join your accountability forum. I have in the past used WW and have been signed up at Curves for 2 years. I lost about 60 lbs however I did use a supplement from my Dr. It took me 1 year to get the weight off and 1 year to put it back on. I am at a place right now where I am ignoring the obvious. Go to workout and eat right. I need the encouragement. I want to get back into all the new clothes I bought last year. I want to teach my children good nutrition by modeling good behavior Thanks for this lovely thread 
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i need another kick in the pants. i have been doing my own thing for 4 months and have lost 10lbs. i'm happy it's going down, but wow, michelle, you are really doing fantastic!
if you want to do ww on your own, there is a points calculator here
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Elizabeth wrote:
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Oh absolutely! Though I will tell you that if you sign up online they won't charge your cc for 7 days so you do have that amount of time to look things over and decide if it's worth it or not. That's what I did and I realized I really could do it without the online stuff and I have never been to an IRL WW meeting in my life.
There are many good online resources for WW. Here's another place where you can find some good recipes, food lists etc.:
Bootcamp Buddies - Weight Watchers Support Forum there's a good bit of Core info. there. It's a forum but I don't really join in - it's nothing like here.
Still, there are some good resources like:
The Training Manualand LOTS of Core info at the Core FAQ
Roni's Weight Watchen Page (that I linked to above) has some great resources too. I like her points calculator because it's pretty precise and she has also has a calculator to figure out your daily points on the same page (scroll down). (Of course if you are doing core you don't really need to be figuring the points so much but it IS an encouraging blog for sure!)
And then of course there's all of us here - encouraging one another - that's the best help of all.
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Hi Everyone!
Great job Michele! I had a good week too.. I lost 2.6 pounds.
Thanks for all the great resources too. Anything that makes the journey easier and healthier is a good thing.
Welcome to those just joining us. Together we can all achieve our goals.
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Krisann that's wonderful! You must feel really great.
Good for you - you go girlfriend!
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