WeightWatchers & "How Many ProPoints?" Thread

Hey All,

I joined weight watchers last night for the first time. weighed in at 14stone 3lbs. Nearly died as I never expected that and don't look that weight but am delighted I joined.

Im going to try the fast track plan and eat 18 points. Its a lot easier than I thought. Had tea, a kiwi and a banana at breakfast. And baked potato with a tiny bit of cheese and some beans at lunch. And an orange just now for a snack.

I think my downfall was not eating much food all along and even though I exercised I wasnt losing weight. Plus its hard because the canteen where I work makes escellent food, hard to always be healthy.

I few things Im wondering about, what bread can I use if I was to make a sandwich? What about alcohol, I like Bulmers light? Also what about exercise do I need to do much of it?

I have a fear this wont work so I Really hope this helps my weight loss I want to lose a stone and a half to be back to a normal weight

I can't believe your leader said that. She's certainly not representing WW as a whole. Perhaps she said that you will more than likely lose weight even without exercising which is true, but exercise is absolutely essential for health. it's non-negotiable.

Thanks Shelly n Itsallboutme

My problem when I gained the lb was that I had stuck rigidly to my points, I had done dedicated exercise EVERY day,a combination of resistance weights, cardio and yoga(@1hr45mins) that took a bit of juggling to do, I was also doing a lot of hard labour in the garden digging, moving earth, shifting rocks etc. Basically I was on the go at a high enough intensity for 7 days, consuming up to 4lt of water, eating my points, and ............you choose best/worst no alcohol.

So, come wi time I was the most confident I had ever been, in my mind I was gonna match my 3 lb loss from previous week and maybe add a little more, cos I didi'nt eat the extra that exercise would have allowed me.

But, no, after that effort I had actually gained a lb. Now that more than the weeks of -1lb or no change hit me like a tonne of lead., couldn't claim TOM (which ups my weight by 5-8lbs)It made me doubt what I've been trying to do for the last few months. You see, I thought I'd cracked it, with the food, exercise, water intake and tracking..........................now I do love maths and this is one mathmatical solution that makes no sense

I went back through my food diaries and the only difference was I had added 2 sclices of bread/day (small homemade wholemeal) and swoppd out other points to allow for it.


Since I logged out last time not knowing if I would continue I have not fallen off the wagon, I like n enjoy now wot I eat, so I stuck to my points and exercised. this weeks wi no change!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! tis really doing me haed in, think I'm gonna have to go to d doc n see if theres something else going on in me body, it was mentioned b4 that I cud b suffewring frm hypothyroidism.
Thats my next step. Still not quitting

Welcome to all the newbieesssss, here is a godsend, take part in discussion and enjoy

Well done to all the mega loooooosssserrrrrrs. props
As for those in my boat, stick it out, if you look at the maths of it, it works, be honest with yourself, and rely on those here who are willing to give of their experience

Caroline....................so sorry to hear bout your mum, tis not easy hun to do all, but there are a few things to help you focus on yourself while looking after her. most of it u'v cracked, bring ur own grub, plenty of water, but also use the facilities, In any hosp I worked there was always a quiet stairwell, use that to fit in 5-10-20 mins of cardio exercise, I always found while waiting to see my mum it was the one thing I cud do to literally shut me mind down for a few mins, and even if I was wasted startng by the time I done @ 20 mins mentally I was in a better place to go in n see mum.
I kno its each to their own, but give it a shot, cause the better u feel the better u'r able to cope with onslaught of emotions that land be they good or bad..,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, It helpd me deal when my mum was in.
Thinking of you, sending you me best wishes

journey wrote: »

Hi felinefeelins,

It may just be that with drinking 4 litres of water a day, you retained more than you normally would. I would advise trying to stick to 2 litres this week and see if it makes a difference

The reason I was drinking so much was due to the fact thay I was "glowing" (sweating) a bucket, remember the weather, all you had to do was open the door and u were drenched, well I was. So to balance out my normal intake I felt I had to up the amount I was drinking. it is something to consider though. Thanks :pac:

Hey all,

Well I weighed myself this morning even though i know I shouldnt and Im not losing any weight Id say im going to put up weight. Very upset over the whole thing. I have stuck to 18 points a day. I do eat WW ready meals so Im wondering if they're good for me

Hi Breadandjam,

Thanks for your advice, im eating a lot of fruit and veg and salads and the WW meals and ive had 2 WW snack bars since last wednesday. The only different thing im eating is mccambridges bread max two slices a day. i havent been exercising that much because ive been working such long hours. Ill cut back on the ready meals and see what happens. Its my first week so to put up weight would be a real downer

Yes you could, especially at your starting weight. You could even lose a little more.

Go to the class and sign up. Then follow the plan strictly, eating loads of fruit and veg and wholefoods, and exercise every day. In 7 weeks you are pretty much guaranteed a stone and perhaps a few pounds extra.

Remember to factor in that your dress might need to be taken in the week before.