New Weight Watchers!

[katluvr]

So today I ran 9 miles, gives me 13 activity points. I did not record the G2 or shot blocks I did partly because I don't really plan on using my activity points. So far this week I have not used any of those 49 points weekly points...what does one do with those? Are they for a splurge meal/day? I must admit I may use some of either of those extra points on a bit larger glass of wine!
K

[ASammy1]

I'm going to a WW at work intoduction meeting tomorrow. They are rolling out the new program for us and I'm curious to see what has changed based on all the posts in this discussion.

[gnat23]

So today I ran 9 miles, gives me 13 activity points. I did not record the G2 or shot blocks I did partly because I don't really plan on using my activity points. So far this week I have not used any of those 49 points weekly points...what does one do with those? Are they for a splurge meal/day? I must admit I may use some of either of those extra points on a bit larger glass of wine!
K

katluvr, those weekly points are for either spreading onto each day or saving them for a special bigger meal, your choice. I usually end the week with about half of them still in the bank.

If you're running 9 miles, I would absolutely track those activity points and the stuff you eat during the run. Then I would eat the heck out of the rest of those activity points. If you're just doing a half-hour of yoga or something, fine, don't eat the 1-2 points. BUT if you're exercising a LOT, then you really do need the fuel to keep moving.

Another way of putting it: skip a few weekly points or a few activity points, but don't skip 'em ALL.

-- gnat! (is my opinion, be it not-so-humble)

[Tri Girl]

I became a Lifetime member 5 years ago (and then subsequently thought I knew everything, quit going to meetings and gained back all 30 lbs I lost).

I rejoined the second week of December. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the new plan. I actually like that it leads you to more of a low-carb way of eating. Carbs are my nemesis, so I like that it leads me to choose lower-carb things.

I also LOVE that fruit is free. Before when I had the choice of a 2 pt apple or a 2 pt package of cookies, I'd go for the cookies. Now I find I eat the apple first, then realize I don't need/want the cookies after all.
I have no problem eating my 29 pts daily. I felt like I scrounged before with 18 pts, but now I feel like I have so much more. I don't even keep track of earned activity points. If I eat a gu or any kind of nutrition during exercise, I figure the activity points I earned even out with the nutrition I ate.

I do try to eat most of my 49 extra points (figuring my activity makes up for that). In the last 3 weeks I've lost 4.8. Not great, but not too bad considering it was the holidays. I'm looking forward to less temptations and more focus in the new year.

I hope to be at goal by May. I will NEVER stop attending meetings this time. I have learned my lesson. I may only go to meetings every other week once I'm at goal, but when I stop going, I stop being accountable. I wish I'd learned that lesson the first time so I wouldn't have to lose 30 all over again. This time when the scale goes up, I will STOP it then and there.

I'm curious how I'm going to track once I start Ironman training in March. Last time I did one I was hungry ALL THE TIME during the training. It will be interesting.

Good job to everyone! We can do this together!!!

[maillotpois]

Trigirl - ditto everything you said except replace the details with I lost 60 lbs and made lifetime 21 years ago. And kept it off til I had that silly kid. The new plan is so much better. Real food.

Let's do this.

[GLC1968]

The new plan won me over. I just joined WW for 3 months. We'll see how it goes. I've tried using them before and was not successful (it wasn't enough food for me in the past), but this new plan seems promising.

I just keyed in today's food and I'm at 28 pts, so I doubt I'll have trouble eating everything!

I've signed up mostly for some new tools and new motivation. My current regime was getting a little old and uninspiring.

[roadie gal]

I tried using the old point system and felt hungry all of the time. I didn't join WW at the time. Someone gave me a copy of the point calculator. I just couldn't stay on it for more than 3 days.

Do you guys think that I'd do better with the new system? I love fruits and veges, but I also love bread. This time I'd sign up for 3 months online.

[maillotpois]

I find it much more satisfying than the old plan. I also had trouble sticking with the old plan and given my history w/ WW I really wanted to try, and to be positive about it. The 20 years ago plan was a life changer for me. The points plan, not so much.

Give it a try.