Written by tigs01 on 15/01/2011 00:31
I will begin by confessing that I tend to read selectively. What I wanted to know was how to work out how many daily ProPoints I have (the tracker does that for me automatically) and what the weekly 49 points were all in aid of. Having found that out, and taken the introductory video tour, I reckoned I knew enough about the plan to be getting along with.
There are various frequently-asked questions: the weekly 49 (what are they, do I have to eat them, won't I gain weight if I eat them because they're 'extra' points, and so on); do I eat my activity points; how do I get the activity points to come off before the weekly 49 (and vice versa). The information is all there for you, but you do have to put in the time and effort to read it.
This is one reason why Oldies (those who've been doing ProPoints since November) occasionally become a little bolshy about answering these questions. No harm in asking, but always a good idea to check the plan information, and do a search of the WW site for the information (if you're an onliner), as well as check the boards to make sure the same question hasn't been asked several times already. On the same page.
I'm not moaning, as such. But look, we are each individually responsible for our own journey along the road to being slimmer and healthier. What you get out of the plan is what you - personally - put in to it. You may have a busy life; you may simply not have the time to sit and go through all of the information.
I'd like to ask you, now, what matters to you? Do you want to be able to follow the plan to the letter? Are you willing to work hard at it? Do you expect instant results for no return from you? Do you feel entitled to see results, having paid good money to follow WeightWatchers?
How would you approach any big project in your life? Do you plan things in advance? Research what interests you? Write lists of your aims and objectives?
Does weight loss and improving your health matter to you any less than any other big project? Goodness knows, we women often seem to plan life to the last iota. Weddings, job applications, finding the right school for the children, work projects, studying - we put our all into them. Why should weight loss be any different?
It's one of the best and biggest undertakings you will ever make, purely for yourself. So why not treat it like any other project? Take it seriously. Do your homework. By all means, if you are confused by the information you find, ask for clarification. Ask your leader if you go to meetings. Ask on the various boards here for advice. There's usually someone who will give you their opinion.
The power lies with you to follow the plan and achieve your aims. But you have to make the effort. None of us can do this for you; hints and tips from those who have lost weight are a good source of information, so if you see someone whose stats are impressive, it's always worth asking for their top tips. Or make it a more general question on the boards. We're always happy to share what works for us. Doesn't mean it will work for you, because everybody's body works differently.
It's up to you to take heed or not, to read the plan information or not. You can't do this half-heartedly - it's all or nothing. It's actually a lot of fun, and very enjoyable. Honest! I get a real sense of achievement when I see the number on the scales dropping and my measurements reducing. But I haven't done it by sitting on my laurels, paying my monthly dues and doing my own sweet thing. I work hard at following the plan, at supporting others along the road, at making this the best experience it can be for myself and for other people. I love the way that makes me feel; it's empowering and rewarding.
So, if you want to join me, and the many others who are at or on their way to goal, dig in! Start readi ng, start planning, start working out how you are going to get there, too. Good luck!
There are various frequently-asked questions: the weekly 49 (what are they, do I have to eat them, won't I gain weight if I eat them because they're 'extra' points, and so on); do I eat my activity points; how do I get the activity points to come off before the weekly 49 (and vice versa). The information is all there for you, but you do have to put in the time and effort to read it.
This is one reason why Oldies (those who've been doing ProPoints since November) occasionally become a little bolshy about answering these questions. No harm in asking, but always a good idea to check the plan information, and do a search of the WW site for the information (if you're an onliner), as well as check the boards to make sure the same question hasn't been asked several times already. On the same page.
I'm not moaning, as such. But look, we are each individually responsible for our own journey along the road to being slimmer and healthier. What you get out of the plan is what you - personally - put in to it. You may have a busy life; you may simply not have the time to sit and go through all of the information.
I'd like to ask you, now, what matters to you? Do you want to be able to follow the plan to the letter? Are you willing to work hard at it? Do you expect instant results for no return from you? Do you feel entitled to see results, having paid good money to follow WeightWatchers?
How would you approach any big project in your life? Do you plan things in advance? Research what interests you? Write lists of your aims and objectives?
Does weight loss and improving your health matter to you any less than any other big project? Goodness knows, we women often seem to plan life to the last iota. Weddings, job applications, finding the right school for the children, work projects, studying - we put our all into them. Why should weight loss be any different?
It's one of the best and biggest undertakings you will ever make, purely for yourself. So why not treat it like any other project? Take it seriously. Do your homework. By all means, if you are confused by the information you find, ask for clarification. Ask your leader if you go to meetings. Ask on the various boards here for advice. There's usually someone who will give you their opinion.
The power lies with you to follow the plan and achieve your aims. But you have to make the effort. None of us can do this for you; hints and tips from those who have lost weight are a good source of information, so if you see someone whose stats are impressive, it's always worth asking for their top tips. Or make it a more general question on the boards. We're always happy to share what works for us. Doesn't mean it will work for you, because everybody's body works differently.
It's up to you to take heed or not, to read the plan information or not. You can't do this half-heartedly - it's all or nothing. It's actually a lot of fun, and very enjoyable. Honest! I get a real sense of achievement when I see the number on the scales dropping and my measurements reducing. But I haven't done it by sitting on my laurels, paying my monthly dues and doing my own sweet thing. I work hard at following the plan, at supporting others along the road, at making this the best experience it can be for myself and for other people. I love the way that makes me feel; it's empowering and rewarding.
So, if you want to join me, and the many others who are at or on their way to goal, dig in! Start readi ng, start planning, start working out how you are going to get there, too. Good luck!
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