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[HakunaMatata]

Hi!

I am joining WW and could use some tips from fellow Passporters

Hoping to lose weight before my next trip to WDW in August. I know this will be a life-time journey for me but thought it would be a fun benchmark to see how I can do before our next trip.

What are your fave WW tips? Fave snacks and meals?

If there are a bunch of us, maybe we can share ideas on an ongoing basis!

[kurtholley]

my wife is back on it.lost 70 the first time then fell off of it. back doing it again and already down 25#

She sticks to the points strict mon-fri then she says weekend is her cheat time,even though she really doesn't cheat to much. just the time she might have a ice cream or something else that she wanted during the week. plus she just does treadmill and elliptical at home

[cdnmickeyfan]

I joined WW online a little over a month ago....Im down 10 lbs so far. Ive also been working out 5-6 times a week. My goal is to lose another 30 lbs and then maintain. I know its not going to happen over night and I just keep plugging away. I fall off the wagon sometimes but I get right back on.

The thing I like about weight watchers is that you can have everyday food. There are weight watchers products but you don't have to buy them.

My tip is don't deprive yourself. If you have favorite things then still eat them just smaller portions and count the points. I like the online WW because its really easy to track points and activities.

Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!

[lexiemom]

I just rejoined last week. I have done the old points system, but the points plus is new to me. The points plus plan has me eating lots of fruits and veggies as they are 0 pts, so I am definitely getting in my 5 servings a day.

I made one of their online recipes the other day, Feta and Vegetable frittatas (2 pts per serving). They are mini sized, so I froze them and now I just pop a couple in the microwave each morning for breakfast.

[disneymom9092]

I do WW online. My fav WW "trick" is to always get salad dressing on the side and dip the fork in it and then pick up salad

Also if you go out to eat, ask for the "to go" container at the beginning of the meal and put half in it. That is my personal "trick" (and what I always tell my patients).

EVERYTHING in moderation! Portion Control!

Good luck in your weight loss journey!

[Teresa R]

I'll be joinging WW with my next paycheck so this is a great thread.

[TuffyCO]

I am on the online. Since we moved in December I haven't been doing anything with it. Thankfully I have maintained where I was but an ready to lose now. My birthday was Monday and our next trip to WDW will be for my birthday next year and I am planning to have lost weight before then!

[ilovedisney247]

I've lost 24lbs so far on WW! I joined the last week of December. I really recommend going to the meetings. The online tools are great, but you get them if you sign up for the monthly meeting pass. There is nothing to keep you honest like having to get on the scale in front of your leader or host every week.
And now I'll be honest. I'm using the spirit of the program, not the to the letter program. I really needed to learn about portion size, and now that I've got a handle on that I just make sure I keep within the general bounds of the program--eat lots of fruits and veggies and get lots of exercise. I basically eat whatever I want, but a lot less of whatever I want. I've also eliminated some real busters--no more drive through for me. I know that I end up with some high calorie meals because I eat at work a lot, but I try to keep a handle on it by putting my plate together and then throwing out half. (I know that sounds awful but I'm typically the last person to eat before they throw the whole mess away for the day.) I also use the "Please bring me a box" at the beginning of my meal and only eat about 1/3rd of what is on my plate when dining out--then someone at home finishes my leftovers.

[TuffyCO]

Originally Posted by ilovedisney247

I've lost 24lbs so far on WW! I joined the last week of December. I really recommend going to the meetings. The online tools are great, but you get them if you sign up for the monthly meeting pass. There is nothing to keep you honest like having to get on the scale in front of your leader or host every week.

I was going to meetings before we moved and I did find that better. However, we moved to a little "village", it's not even big enough to be considered a town or city, in NM. The nearest meeting location I have found is over 100 miles away. So I have to make it work online!

I am going to start tracking tomorrow and I am trying to get the treadmill together - we couldn't find some of the parts after the move, I found them this week! I would like to lose 60-80 lbs before our trip so I have to get on track.

[DisneyGirl907]

I joined WW after having my son. The group leader mentioned that we were there because we couldn't lose the weight on out own. I didn't like being told that i couldn't do it alone so I never went to another meeting. I went from 150-115 met my goal weight in August 2011. I started Jan 2011

[HakunaMatata]

Thanks for the responses everyone! I am doing WW online because it is difficult for me to get to the meetings, and also makes more sense for me financially.

Glad to know there are some fellow Passporters doing WW! Something else in common!

Good luck to everyone!!!

[my2twinboys]

I gained 40 lbs when I was pregnant with my twins in 2006. I was able to lose 20 lbs on my own right away. I lost the final 20 lbs to make Lifetime in 2007 by following the WW plan (and going to meetings). Unfortunately, I have gained about 20 lbs back in the past year, mostly due to stress eating after my mom was diagnosed with cancer. I just decided to start doing WW again on my own and today is my first day tracking my food again. I love that the new points plus program includes fruits and veggies for 0 pts. I just have to make sure I eat them!

For snacks, I like cheese and I just bought some Laughing Cow Swiss cheese wedges. 1 little wedge is worth 1 point and it was very tasty spread on mult-grain toast this morning. I also heard it is good mixed with scrambled egg beaters, but I have not tried that yet.

My tips are to drink your water, track your food (every lick, bite and taste no matter how small) and set mini-goals and give yourself small rewards when you reach them. Good luck!

[aurora_ca]

I joined WW over the weekend. I need to lose weight because getting around is getting difficult at this weight.

[mfirst]

Pickles became my go-to snack after our group leader mentioned that some are 0 pts for the entire jar. I find myself reaching for a pickle chip now instead of a bag of potato chips when I crave the salty crunch. OUr leader has set a group goal for us to get in shape enough to participate in at least 2 5K's of our choosing by November...I'm signed up from one this June and plan on some. Initially, I lost 25 pounds, and got discouraged when I ramped up my exercise and found that I gained 5 pounds back...I put an additional 5-7 on this past winter when fresh fruit/vegies became scarce. I'm going to sign up with the on-line program after we get our state tax refund It's hard to get to a meeting in my area - there are a few daytime ones but they frown on us bringing our kiddos...and I'm in grad school at night.

[mfirst]

The fruit and vegie thing - we belong to a local co-op and pay a monthly fee for a "box delivery" of locally grown fruits/vegies and such. The drawback is that once the growing season ends in the fall, the winter is filled with lots of starchy root vegetables.