Weight Watchers Chat

[N&B'smom]

I have this fear that I will be the one person in the world that does NOT lose weight on WW.

Thanks for the info corrinak!

 

[sjms71]

Hi Stephanie,
You will still be able to use your scale to weight pounds and ounces and grams, but the auto-points feature is not going to help you out anymore, unfortunately, since they've changed the algorhythms. I dont' have a WW scale and just measure in standard units, for what that is worth. There is a new points calculator as well and it does EVERYTHING - there is no chart anymore for finding out how many daily points you get - either they tell you in a meeting, online or you can use the calculator. The good news is: Everything is on sale right now. They are selling the new calculators at half price, which is the same mark-down as the leaders get (at least at my center). I did not check the sale price on the scale, but they do have things marked down a lot right now. I believe they are increasing the prices after the first week (or was it the first month?), so if you are going to get a new calculator, it is better not to wait until they mark them up again. I think the price is currently $6 and will go up to $12 regularly.

The food products look fairly similar. The mini-bars are now 2 points, and there are some bigger bars for 3, but the full-size "candy" style bars seem to be gone. There are also shake mixes, crackers - all the old stuff with new numbers.

Thanks again Corinna!! I was planning on buying some stuff at my Thursday meeting. I was thinking mainly the points calculator. Now, I read it was Carbs, fat, protein and fiber for the "calculation". So, I figured a new points calculator would be good. Also, will it be different how your activity points will be calculated?

 

[sjms71]

I have this fear that I will be the one person in the world that does NOT lose weight on WW.

Thanks for the info corrinak!

Oh no don't say that. Are you having an issue or just speculating? It's overwhelming in the beginning but you'll get it. And we are all going to be adjusting to a new program at the same time so it could be bumpy for some of us who have been doing it a while.

 

[N&B'smom]

Oh no don't say that. Are you having an issue or just speculating? It's overwhelming in the beginning but you'll get it. And we are all going to be adjusting to a new program at the same time so it could be bumpy for some of us who have been doing it a while.

No, I'm actually doing well with my points. I guess I'm just afraid I'll be stuck like this forever!! On a good note though, my mom who went with me weighed herself today and she's down 4lbs!

 

[sjms71]

No, I'm actually doing well with my points. I guess I'm just afraid I'll be stuck like this forever!! On a good note though, my mom who went with me weighed herself today and she's down 4lbs!

Well, keep up the good work and woohoo for your mom. Don't psych yourself out about it, the weight issue is more mental than what's around your waist. I always said the mental part was my biggest accomplishment in losing my almost 55lbs. I can't wait to hear your results from your first week sounds like you're doing great.

 

[Carlyzmom]

I am SOOOO excited about the new plan tomorrow! I will be anxious to wake up in the morning! I am usually resistant to change, But I think I am ready for it. I didn't do GREAT for Thanksgiving, but I didn't do as bad as I usually do, so I guess that is a plus.
GOOD LUCK everyone! Can't wait to hear everyone's feeback tomorrow!

 

[daisy2]

I am so excited about the new program. But I have to wait till Thursday:0( But I will be okay I plan on buying the whole package so i am on the right track.

 

[mnrhannah07]

OK, so I am going to my first meeting Tuesday (well, first meeting, second attempt at WW!) I too have the fear that I will not lose weight..I have tried everything over the past year and it just isn't working! I work out alot and that is the most frustrating thing about it! I'm starting to train for a marathon relay in may so I will be upping what I already do at the gym so I am crossing my fingers that WW is the answer!

 

[corinnak]

Thanks again Corinna!! I was planning on buying some stuff at my Thursday meeting. I was thinking mainly the points calculator. Now, I read it was Carbs, fat, protein and fiber for the "calculation". So, I figured a new points calculator would be good. Also, will it be different how your activity points will be calculated?

The activity points are calculated in a similar way - there is no slider now, though - just a big ol' chart. It's easy enough to use - just not as fun as a slider, IMO. It's still based on body weight, perceived exertion and, of course, minutes. The calculator does not calculate activity, only food.


And as for worrying about WW not working....It is a solid program based on solid research - they are taking more into account now than ever - it's based on science and clinical studies, and they even found that people on this plan have less desire to eat off the plan than in the past, so that's hopeful!!

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Mmmm, is that the one with the crumb topping??? I was just online looking up recipes!

It is the one with the crumb topping and it was delicious!

I won't officially start the new program until Thursday after I get all the info from my meeting but just can't wait to get all the info and start planning.

**Nancy, glad you are feeling better, enjoy your late T-day meal. If you get a chance let us know what you think of the new program tomorrow .

Our Thanksgiving dinner was yummy I made the Green beans with mushrooms and a crumb topping and it was very good and the Apple pie Crumble was really good too.

The Meeting was really crowded, and I weighed in which went well (no gain) considering I was wearing jeans and a long sleeve blouse. I had a busy day so I couldn't change into my t-shirt and yoga pants.

They explained the new program in detail and there was a lot of new books and a new calculator to buy. You can't use a slide rule to calculate points anymore, so you have to buy a calculator, or use the one with the smartphone app. I am "in limbo" until I get the updated app because I didn't want to buy a new calculator. Although the books have points values of some foods listed in them.

I get 29 daily points, I was at 24. 29 is the minimum, so I like knowing that I won't be losing any points. Also, everyone gets 49 weekly points now.

Points values of some foods are going up though and I have to look up on the website the new points values of all the weight watchers website recipes I have in my binder.
I really like making the slow cooker lasagna recipe, it is in the new material, and using the new points Plus system it is now 11 Points Plus, it was 8 points under the momentum system.

I am scared to see how many points some of the restaurant foods will be.

Good Luck to everyone this week as you learn about the new program. It is exciting to me and I feel like it is a fresh start so I am looking forward to it.

 

[corinnak]

OK, so I am going to my first meeting Tuesday (well, first meeting, second attempt at WW!) I too have the fear that I will not lose weight..I have tried everything over the past year and it just isn't working! I work out alot and that is the most frustrating thing about it! I'm starting to train for a marathon relay in may so I will be upping what I already do at the gym so I am crossing my fingers that WW is the answer!

Hi! I ran and trained for half marathons for over a year without consistently losing weight - I always say, though, that I can always eat WAY more than I can run. I've read that weight loss is 80% food, 20% working out, and I've definitely found that to be true for msyelf. I got back on the WW train in January of 2009, and while it is about to be a different program, I think we're going to find that it will provide excellent guidelines on smart fueling.

One thing more thing - they do say you can trade in your activity points for more food, and only rarely did I actually do that. Some find they can use all their points and still lose, though.

The new eTools should be up either late tonight or early tomorrow morning, depending on how it goes and what part of the country you are in.

Good luck for a smooth transition for everyone!

 

[corinnak]

I get 29 daily points, I was at 24. 29 is the minimum, so I like knowing that I won't be losing any points. Also, everyone gets 49 weekly points now.

This part is sort of mysterious to me - I was at 19 points and am also getting the 29 minimum. How does that make sense? I have no clue. I guess all we can do is trust the system for now.

 

[mrzrich]

Okay, so going over e-tools this AM. I now have 29 points too. I used to have 23. I'm kinda glad that I won't ever have any less points again, I was really dreading 18.

I'm sorta scarred to eat anything today! I'm scouring over the points values of my go to foods and they've all gone up 2 or 3 points. I know I'll be fine eating them because of the increase in weeklies, but I've really gotta get my groove with the values.

I must say I wonder if WW will start pumping their products with protein to bring the points value down the way they pumped their products with fiber in the old program. (Fiber in cream cheese, ice cream, etc)

 

[corinnak]

It seems to be up and running, so that is cool. Though I am not running it in my usual browers. I probably need to clean out my cookies or something. What else is new???

I was thinking about those Luna Bar points going from 3 or 4 up to 5, and realized that if I think of what percentage of my dailies it uses up, it's pretty similar (at least for me - could be more depressing for someone who had 24 and now has 29) and it's nice I don't have to scrutinize the type so much - Chocolate Nut Brownie flavor, here I come again! - I'd stopped using that flavor once I got down to 20 points - there just wasn't wiggle room in the day anymore.

I know what you mean about being nervous to eat anything. My updated plan tracker says I've used 4 weekly points in the past few days, so I'm going to keep doing what I've been doing, while I get my bearings. I had used a lot more weeklies as of yesterday, but some of that might have been fruit, including a banana I had when I realized it was going to disappear tomorrow. Which, I realize is NO way to think of this....

OK, back to getting the kids to school. Good luck with the new tools everyone! It all feels very familiar except for the actual numbers.

 

[sjms71]

Good morning!!!! Ok, just was able to get on WW.com a few minutes ago. I had a crazy morning. The bus never came this morning so of course I was the only parent at the bus stop all the rest dropped and left for work. So, had to call all my neighbors and make sure it was ok to drive everyone's (plus mine) kids to school. All I have to say is thank goodness for my van .

Back to WW.......so I went from 21 to 29 points myself, not sure about this but we will see. For all those concerned about the program is it works IF you work the program. Those of us who usually don't lose or do well on certain weeks can usually attribute this to not fully working the program. Good luck all, I am so excited about this new program.

 

[k_null81]

This part is sort of mysterious to me - I was at 19 points and am also getting the 29 minimum. How does that make sense? I have no clue. I guess all we can do is trust the system for now.

I was thinking the samething as well. I'm at 18 or 19 points as well on the old plan. Hmmm....Hope it works! I'm excited to get started. My weigh in this past Saturday went as feared. Thanksgiving + that time of the month = gain. Though it wasn't a huge gain a little under 1 1/2 pounds but still a gain none the less.

I'm glad Thanksgiving is over and I'll have a whole work week to work out good before the next weigh in. I'm hoping to lose at least 2lbs this week.

Good luck ladies with the new plan and the new week! Just taking it one day at a time.

 

[LMO429]

I was very excited this morning to get up and use the new etools for the points plus plan. I am really going to stick to this during the holiday season and going forward. I was on 20 points in previous plan and currently am on 29 points.

I still have not read the entire site over yet. How are activity points used are they use em or lose em that day or can they accumulate for the week?

 

[Mermaid02]

I'm really excited about the new program- I'm jumping back on the WW bandwagon! I think I am the kind of person who this will work for- not a huge fruit lover and NEVER wanted to spend my precious points on fruit- but now if I can have a banana for 0 points, I will definitely have one!

 

[DawnM]

I am just not getting how I can have fruits and veggies for 0 points (ok, I realize most veggies were 0 points already) and add MORE points to my calculator, and lose, when I wasn't losing with the old way.

The only WW program that really worked for me was the old one where I got only 2 bread exchanges per day. Something about breads and sugars just bring weight loss to a halt for me unless I am doing over 1 hour of cardio per day, which is hard right now.

I see that they are offering a deal for online WW which I will look at closely today and consider. I can't go to meetings right now.....DH's work schedule and childcare are an issue.

I am 4'11" and seem to have a slow metabolism. I remember WW 20 years ago I was on a 1,000 calorie diet with the exchanges and exercising and I still lost only 1 pound per week. Then they told me to eat more and I did and I stalled and even gained.

ARGH!

I wish my insurance would cover WW meetings.....they only thing my insurance covered is Jenny Craig joining fees! Now WHY would they do that when WW is so much cheaper? I am thinking JC offered them free joining for members just to get us in.....but I don't want JC!

Dawn

 

[Twingle]

Hi Everyone! Heard about the new WW program on CNN this morning - and I'm very intrigued! I've been looking online, and it seems like the Monthly Pass is an excellent deal. The one thing I can't figure out is if the program materials are included in that? For example, once I join with the Monthly Pass, when I go to my first meeting would I get the books as I've already purchased the pass, or do I have to purchase the materials ontop of the monthly pass fee? Any help would be appreciated - and good luck everyone