weight watcher question

[Avocet]

Hi all,
I have to admit that I've been reading from afar but finally decided to jump in and tap into all your incredible support! I'm fairly new to road biking (bought a WSD trek 2000 last summer) and I'm really enjoying it. Although I've always been very active - hiking, skiing etc. I've always struggled with my weight. It seems that I yoyo from 155 to 170 and I really want to end that. I recently joined Weight Watchers (for the 3rd time) and have successfully dropped 8 pounds! yahoooooo! I know some of you here have been successful with WW so I thought I'd tap your knowledge. My question involves activity points. Its winter here so I haven't been cycling outdoors but I do take a spinning class once a week (killer!) and ski and do other cardio at least 5 days a week. When I calculate the activity points for my spinning class (1 hour) its 7 points - should I be eating all those points? and what about long outdoor rides. Do you eat all those activity points?

[snapdragen]

I think in WW they do tell you to eat all your activity points - sometimes that just doesn't feel realistic though. After a 60 mile ride? Yikes.

[jobob]

Really? I don't remember that. But it's been a while for me, and WW has changed the program somewhat since I was on it a few years ago. Perhaps the Weight Watchers website has more info? I found the website to be a really good resource back then. I did the online version, I didn't go to meetings, but I think many/most of the online resources are also available to members that attend meetings if that's the approach you're using. If you go to meetings, could your leader help out?

Nevertheless, congratulations on your progress, Avocet, and for going with WW, I think it's one of the best and sanest weight loss programs out there.

[snapdragen]

I wonder if this will work:

http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/a...1&art_id=16801



You can do either with activity points. Eat 'em, or not eat 'em.

Let me know if the above link doesn't work....

[maillotpois]

I do Weight Watchers (lost 60 lbs with them in college), and I eat ALL my APs. 60 mile ride today, about 25 points extra eaten (all in sushi, I might add!).

Anyway, come over to the WW fitness challenge board - we have a Biking Fanatics thread almost daily with some great long distance cyclists participating! It is sometimes a tough balance doing the points and the long distance stuff, but it works.

Sarah

[Avocet]

Thanks guys, I've been on the WW page but haven't really found any threads with people that do more long distance workouts but I'm glad to hear about the Challenge board I'll check it out. you guys are great! Always inspiring to read the boards here!

[Hell-uv-a-job]

I am on my own Weight Watchers (I watch my weight go up every week ).

Serious, I have never being in WW but tried every diet under the sun. Is WW really helpfull? I am just a big eater and don't seem to be able to correct that. Last I tried Therapy but shortly realized that is not my head but ME the problem. I am simply hopeless about ever being able to lose weight so I use my bike to control my weight (or at least that's the plan) .

[jobob]

I am on my own Weight Watchers (I watch my weight go up every week ).

LOL, good one !

Serious, I have never being in WW but tried every diet under the sun. Is WW really helpfull?

I truly believe it is. I was on WW a few years ago. I did the online version, not the go-to-meetings plan. I thought the online version was really good, it enabled me to keep my food journal online to keep track of my points, which I thought was really nifty. I lost about 20 pounds with WW online over about 4 months time. I was still about 10 lbs short of my goal weight when I ended my subscription to WW online but I was still pretty pleased with the result. I picked up some very good eating habits from WW which I have held on to to this day (well, if you chose to ignore my recent post braces pig-out ... extenuating circumstances. Yeah, that's the ticket )

[Avocet]

I too have been on every diet know to human kind and I think Weight Watchers is the best from a nutrition standpoint. I think it helps keep me accountable for what I put in my mouth but sometimes I think it makes me obsess a little too much (Oh my god I have to weigh in tomorrow - no sodium, no alcohol, no FUN!!!: ) Anyway, it seems to be working for me right now. I've lost about 10 pounds since January. I'm ready for some good weather to get my bike out. some good miles on the road will help gets some pounds off!

Question: I've seen some references in other posts to the "LRRH". Is that the Little Red Riding HOod all womens ride in Logan Utah?

[jobob]

Question: I've seen some references in other posts to the "LRRH". Is that the Little Red Riding HOod all womens ride in Logan Utah?

Yes indeedy!
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=4822

[BikerDar]

from what you listed as your typical meals, sounds like you may be shorting yourself on veggies and dairy.
Try having a salad along with your lunch sandwich or if you have access to a microwave maybe zap some frozen veggies to supplement. Also drinking more water may help. One of the things that WW's emphasizes is to make sure you get 2-3 servings of dairy and 5-7 fruit and veggies.

The WW website has some really great message boards that you can get lots of tips from. weightwatchers.com
I've gotten tons of great recipes....plus there's boards for avid exercisers, beginning exercisers, and many other topics.

I've battled my weight my whole life, but since joining WW two years ago I finally feel like I'm in control of my appetite and my body. I stray from time to time but then I just pick myself back up and get back on track.

good luck!