FH and I joined WW!!

So this Sunday FH and I went to our first meeting. I am excited about consciously thinking about foods instead of rationalizing based on my own logic. So at least this is an objective system.

I must say its hard at first to figure out points. This week my main focus is really just to learn how many points I am accumulating and go from there.

FH is trying to limit himself. But yesterday we went out to a nice restaurant with his fam and he looked miserable cuz he was afraid to eat anything!!! (it was right after the meeting, so we didnt even know points yet and the book was in the car). I told him that he could have a little stuff and check the points later instead of not even knowing what is good/bad and being miserable. (Idk maybe that was bad advice). Anyway, he didnt listen to me. so kudos to him for being strong.

i need to count my points tonight. it takes a lot of time!! i am hoping the point counting and figuring stuff out gets easier/quicker with time.

And I hope FH doesnt get frustrated too soon.... i want this to work.....

anyway, since so many LIWers are WWers, i figured i'd share.

any advice on getting used to the points and stuff is appreciated.

THANKS!

Congrats! My first few pointers (no pun intended):

1. Eat ALL of your daily target points each day. Do NOT try to eat under this amount.

2. Try to plan your days in advance if you can. It's a lot easier to stay on track when you have a plan.

3. Track your foods BEFORE you eat them. Don't wait until the end of the night to track everything you ate that day. We tend to 'forget' some of the things we eat during the day if we wait to track....and yes, they eventually add up and show on the scale.

4. ASK QUESTIONS! Either here, on WW Online, or at the meetings. And as always, you can FM me if you need personal advice. The easiest way to figure out the program is by asking instead of trying to guess.

thats great!

i have been doing weight watchers and i have been doing really well...down almost 15 lbs so far.

i def think it gets easier once u are doing it for awhile...you start to learn how many points certain foods are...the hardest adjustment for me is when we eat out it can be challenging to find something ww friendly..but i just try to make healthier choices.

good luck!!

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Posted by emc282rjm

That's so great for you! I think it's definitely easier to lose weight when you have a partner. I recently joined a gym, but I never go, so I'm hoping FH will join too!

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what gym do you go to? my NYSC membership recently terminated and i need a new (less expensive) gym.

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Posted by little j

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Posted by emc282rjm

That's so great for you! I think it's definitely easier to lose weight when you have a partner. I recently joined a gym, but I never go, so I'm hoping FH will join too!

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what gym do you go to? my NYSC membership recently terminated and i need a new (less expensive) gym.

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It's actually a private one in NJ, not a chain. I agree, though, NYSC is really pricey. I used to have a discount because I was a teacher in the city, and even then it was a lot!!

My sister uses Bally's. She likes it.

Sorry I couldn't be more helpful

That's awesome that FH is doing it with you. I wish FH would diet with me. But the idiot is actually tryng to gain weight...so while Istick to a plan...he's stuffing his face all day/night.

Good luck! I hope it works for you. I've seen WW do wonders for people.

Congrats!!! Woo Hoo!!!

have no advice, but do want to commend u and ur FH! I feel a bit inspired to do the same

Thats fabulous! I'm trying to get back on track with WW. Its good you have FH doing it with you. I'm doing it alone and its much harder that way.

BTW- if you want an inexpensive gym, check out planet fitness. you can go there for as little as $10/month. Or for $20/month you can get free tanning and bring a guest w/ you every time.