[Marilyn]

Weight Watchers actually has a book assigning points to restaurant food for you. Makes eating out so much easier. It's really not costing that much. We signed up for the 10 week program to start which costs $10.90 per week. Registration is free this month. They have a cheaper program, $9.22/month, but you have to give them your credit card number and it's automatically renewed month to month until you cancel. The automatic program gives you access to their internet tools also. Our plan does not. The way I look at it is that if it makes us healthier, it will save money in the long run.

So many people are having trouble with their knees for example. Knee problems are usually, but not always, directly related to your weight. It's a pounds per square inch thing. Think about it. Your cartlidge surface in your knees is probably around 6 square inches (just guessing here). If your body above your knees weighs 180 lbs, that's 30 lbs per square inch. If your upper body weighs 120 lbs, that would be 20 lbs per square inch. Over time that makes a big difference. Not to mention heart disease, cancer, diabetes, all are more likely if we are heavier. Plus quality of life. Even though I'm not a huge person, when I weigh less, I feel better and enjoy life more. We only get one life. May as well make it the best that we can.

I just hope WW works for us. It looks like a good program.