We joined Weight Watchers!!!

[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.

[RLC12345678]

I did WW in college and lost 10 lbs and kept it off until after I got married. Now I've gained it all back. *sigh* I thought the least amount of points a person could have was 20????

[Marilyn]

Mine actually calculated out to be 16, but the quiz said if your score was below 18 to use 18.

I blew it today, kinda. Today is my birthday, and my family took me out to a very nice restaurant & I didn't eat the most healthy stuff (Fried catfish fillet with crawfish etouffee over it with steamed veggies and rice). Then when we got home, they had red devils food cake. I said I blew it, kinda, because we are allowed a discretionary 35 points per week above the 18 per day. I had not used any discretionary points, so I think with the 9 I still had left for today and the 35 extra available, I really did not blow it, just have to stay with the 18 the rest of the week.

[AngieDoogles]

Originally Posted by Marilyn

Mine actually calculated out to be 16, but the quiz said if your score was below 18 to use 18.

I blew it today, kinda. Today is my birthday, and my family took me out to a very nice restaurant & I didn't eat the most healthy stuff (Fried catfish fillet with crawfish etouffee over it with steamed veggies and rice). Then when we got home, they had red devils food cake. I said I blew it, kinda, because we are allowed a discretionary 35 points per week above the 18 per day. I had not used any discretionary points, so I think with the 9 I still had left for today and the 35 extra available, I really did not blow it, just have to stay with the 18 the rest of the week.

That's what the flex points are for! You didn't blow it. I'm sure you'll be "good" the rest of the week. Good luck! I'm cheering you on!

[Janet]

Originally Posted by Marilyn

Mine actually calculated out to be 16, but the quiz said if your score was below 18 to use 18.

I blew it today, kinda. Today is my birthday, and my family took me out to a very nice restaurant & I didn't eat the most healthy stuff (Fried catfish fillet with crawfish etouffee over it with steamed veggies and rice). Then when we got home, they had red devils food cake. I said I blew it, kinda, because we are allowed a discretionary 35 points per week above the 18 per day. I had not used any discretionary points, so I think with the 9 I still had left for today and the 35 extra available, I really did not blow it, just have to stay with the 18 the rest of the week.

I didn't see it on the Home page, Marilyn, I'm sorry. It's okay if you 'blew' it on your birthday...that is your day and you can do whatever you want. I think it's a law or something....LOL Hope you had a great day!

[AngieDoogles]

Wow, I somehow missed that part of your post Marilyn!! Happy Birthday!!!!!!!! I hope you had a wonderful day. I think that definitely calls for "blowing" your diet. lol.

[Marilyn]

Thank you, ladies!!! Janet, I think you're right, it's got to be a law... ROFL

[DianaB]

Happy (late) Birthday, Marilyn!!! I hope that you had a great day!!!

BTW--There are no calories on your birthday. Everything counts as "0"!!! Isn't that a law or something somewhere?

[Mandy]

Originally Posted by Marilyn

Mine actually calculated out to be 16, but the quiz said if your score was below 18 to use 18.

I blew it today, kinda. Today is my birthday, and my family took me out to a very nice restaurant & I didn't eat the most healthy stuff (Fried catfish fillet with crawfish etouffee over it with steamed veggies and rice). Then when we got home, they had red devils food cake. I said I blew it, kinda, because we are allowed a discretionary 35 points per week above the 18 per day. I had not used any discretionary points, so I think with the 9 I still had left for today and the 35 extra available, I really did not blow it, just have to stay with the 18 the rest of the week.

Happy belated Birthday Marilyn, im sorry i missed it. Hope you had a wonderful day, it sure sounds like you had a blast.

You didnt blow it, you just enjoyed yourself, and thats allowed on your special day

[Marilyn]

Thank you ladies for all the support and birthday wishes!! I'll let you know how things go with WW. It's tough sticking with it over a weekend, with the low points allowance.

[AngieDoogles]

Originally Posted by Marilyn

Thank you ladies for all the support and birthday wishes!! I'll let you know how things go with WW. It's tough sticking with it over a weekend, with the low points allowance.

You can do it Marilyn!!! I'm cheering for you.

[Mandy]

I'm right here, and cheering for you too Marilyn, if you set your mind to it, theres nothing that can hold you back