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  1. Well, I thought Id introduce myself here :o) My name's Sara, and Im 21. I
    just joined WW today (online).
    I just gave birth almost 8 weeks ago, and before I was pregnant I was at
    180, then at the end of my pregnancy I was at 215, and now Im at 189. A few
    years ago, I was at my ideal weight of 135, and I would like to get there
    again.
    I'm going to a Ball (husband is military and its one of theres) in the
    middle of May and I would like to be at most 170 by then...
    I thought I'd join this group for some motivation and talk 🙂

    Take care, Sara

    189/189/135 (by Christmas 04)

  2. Tig said:

    Well, I thought Id introduce myself here :o) My name's Sara, and Im 21. I just joined WW today
    (online). I just gave birth almost 8 weeks ago, and before I was pregnant I was at 180, then at
    the end of my pregnancy I was at 215, and now Im at 189. A few years ago, I was at my ideal weight
    of 135, and I would like to get there again. I'm going to a Ball (husband is military and its one
    of theres) in the middle of May and I would like to be at most 170 by then... I thought I'd join
    this group for some motivation and talk 🙂

    Take care, Sara

    189/189/135 (by Christmas 04)

    Welcome Sara,

    There is lots of motivation and talk here!! So join in as much as you can!!

    Congratulations on the birth of your child!! Kids are so wonderful!! I have 2 rugrats -- 10
    and 8 boys.

    19 lb by mid-May is a little more than a lb a week. That is well within Weight Watchers
    recommendations. Why don't you join the exercise and weight challenge that we have here?

    angelfire.comthtp.htm angelfire.comrafl.htm

    Connie

    --

    Cheers,

    Connie Walsh

    241.5/204.5/155 RAFL 210.5/204.5/198.5

  3. welcome, you can do it Sara

    "Tig" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    Well, I thought Id introduce myself here :o) My name's Sara, and Im 21.


    I

    Quoted message said:

    just joined WW today (online). I just gave birth almost 8 weeks ago, and before I was pregnant I
    was at 180, then at the end of my pregnancy I was at 215, and now Im at 189. A


    few

    Quoted message said:

    years ago, I was at my ideal weight of 135, and I would like to get there again. I'm going to a
    Ball (husband is military and its one of theres) in the middle of May and I would like to be at
    most 170 by then... I thought I'd join this group for some motivation and talk 🙂

    Take care, Sara

    189/189/135 (by Christmas 04)

  4. Hi Sara. Welcome aboard this great newsgroup. You'll love WW's ;-D Wish you luck. Elaine K

    Tig said:

    Well, I thought Id introduce myself here :o) My name's Sara, and Im 21. I just joined WW today
    (online). I just gave birth almost 8 weeks ago, and before I was pregnant I was at 180, then at the
    end of my pregnancy I was at 215, and now Im at 189. A few years ago, I was at my ideal weight of
    135, and I would like to get there again. I'm going to a Ball (husband is military and its one of
    theres) in the middle of May and I would like to be at most 170 by then... I thought I'd join this
    group for some motivation and talk 🙂

    Take care, Sara

    189/189/135 (by Christmas 04)

  5. Hi Sara and welcome!
    --
    Nathalie from Belgium
    134.1/102.9/minigoal 99.9 Goal 68 Kg
    134.1/102.10/minigoal 220.3/Goal 150 pounds RAFL 105.3/102.9/96 Kg
    134/1.103/212 lbs "Tig" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    Well, I thought Id introduce myself here :o) My name's Sara, and Im 21.


    I

    Quoted message said:

    just joined WW today (online). I just gave birth almost 8 weeks ago, and before I was pregnant I
    was at 180, then at the end of my pregnancy I was at 215, and now Im at 189. A


    few

    Quoted message said:

    years ago, I was at my ideal weight of 135, and I would like to get there again. I'm going to a
    Ball (husband is military and its one of theres) in the middle of May and I would like to be at
    most 170 by then... I thought I'd join this group for some motivation and talk 🙂

    Take care, Sara

    189/189/135 (by Christmas 04)

  6. Tig said:

    Well, I thought Id introduce myself here :o) My name's Sara, and Im 21. I just joined WW today
    (online). I just gave birth almost 8 weeks ago, and before I was pregnant I was at 180, then at the
    end of my pregnancy I was at 215, and now Im at 189. A few years ago, I was at my ideal weight of
    135, and I would like to get there again. I'm going to a Ball (husband is military and its one of
    theres) in the middle of May and I would like to be at most 170 by then... I thought I'd join this
    group for some motivation and talk 🙂

    Take care, Sara

    189/189/135 (by Christmas 04)

    Welcome Sara. Those sound like good goals and doable. Keep posting

    Ray
    --
    rmnsuk overall - 273/205/182

  7. Welcome to the group Sara. Drink your water, journal and ask for help if you feel the need.
    --
    Brenda
    209/177/150 RafL goal 165

    "Tig" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    Well, I thought Id introduce myself here :o) My name's Sara, and Im 21.


    I

    Quoted message said:

    just joined WW today (online). I just gave birth almost 8 weeks ago, and before I was pregnant I
    was at 180, then at the end of my pregnancy I was at 215, and now Im at 189. A


    few

    Quoted message said:

    years ago, I was at my ideal weight of 135, and I would like to get there again. I'm going to a
    Ball (husband is military and its one of theres) in the middle of May and I would like to be at
    most 170 by then... I thought I'd join this group for some motivation and talk 🙂

    Take care, Sara

    189/189/135 (by Christmas 04)

  8. Hi Sara and welcome to the group. You've set good realistic long term goals. Here's our welcome
    notice to get you "in the groove" as it were.

    Welcome to this great newsgroup where you'll receive lots of support, advice, and encouragement.
    Once a week on Sundays, I post a list of links that newcomers to asdww might find useful. You may
    want to look for that later in the week, or do a backwards search for last Sunday's post.

    In the meantime, here's our FAQ: didian.comasdww our welcome notice:
    geocities.comindex.html

    Frequently seen acronyms on this NG: NSV = Non-Scale Victory WOE = Way of Eating WOL = Way of Life
    (Living) OP = on Points or On Program DH = Dear or Darling Husband
    DS/DD/DGD/etc = Dear or Darling Son, Daughter, Granddaughter, etc WI = Weigh-in

    Amberle3's Challenges:

    HHH - Happy Healthy Holidays Exercise Challenge: angelfire.comhhh.htm

    NYNY - New Year, New You Weight Loss Challenge: angelfire.comnyny.htm

    THTP - Take Heart, Take Part Exercise Challenge: angelfire.comthtp.htm

    RafL - Resolutions are for Losers Weight Loss Challenge:
    angelfire.comrafl.htm

    Other acronyms: wwlissa.com100+acronyms.htm

    Here's a short synopsis of the USA program by Joyce -

    How many points you can eat is only based on your current weight, as you lose weight those points
    allowed will decrease (logic is that your body will need less to operate). At 183 pounds and based
    on the new US flexpoints system, you will have a set point target of 24. In addition to this you are
    allowed 35 flexpoints to be used throughout the week ... as well as any activity points you earn on
    a particular day. When your weight drops to 175, your target drops to 22 points ... weight reaches
    150, target once again drop to 20 points. 3 servings of dairy of recommended per day, 5 servings of
    fruit and veggies, minimum of 6 glasses of water.

    To calculate food and activity points, I love this computer desktop calculator ...
    zythra.compoints.exe

    The basic plan is easy. Eat at least your minimum daily number of points. Points do not carry over
    from day to day. You are allotted 35 weekly flexpoints to be used at your discretion ... can divide
    them up and use daily (would be an additional 5 points per day) or save them and use them for a
    special occassion during the week. Activity points are earned based when exercising, but can ONLY be
    used on the day they are earned.

    If you can afford $15/month, the online ww program might be a great thing for you to look into.
    There is lots of information available, as well as the food point database and journaling system.

    Joyce WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02 current weight: 133.3 Lifetime: 4/4/03

    Please note that if you live in onther countries (UK, Australia, NZ, Europe), the Points plans are
    different. The UK and Australia/NZ calculate points based on saturated fat and total kilojoules.
    Most of Europe calculates based on total fat and total kilojoules. The desktop calculator above can
    handle all of these programs.

    Disclaimer: As an unmoderated Usenet newsgroup, asdww is unusual in that most of the people who
    participate are respectful, considerate folks who freely share their experience with and knowledge
    of WW, weight loss, and maintenance. Yet occasionally, spammers, trolls, and flamers show up to post
    advertising, false information, insults, and the like. Nearly all of the time, people like this are
    just trying to yank someone's chain. Most of the regulars on this newsgroup offer their experience
    as a suggestion to try if you're stuck, but are quick to advise that each person has to find what
    works for him/herself. If someone posts something that doesn't sound right to you, ask the
    newsgroup, ask your WW leader, or ask your health professional.

    Much success on your weight loss journey! WW works!

    --
    Julie.
    93.5/72.3/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg
    93.5/73./162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb

    Here's our FAQ: didian.comasdww and welcome notice:
    geocities.comindex.html

    "Tig" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    Well, I thought Id introduce myself here :o) My name's Sara, and Im 21.


    I

    Quoted message said:

    just joined WW today (online). I just gave birth almost 8 weeks ago, and before I was pregnant I
    was at 180, then at the end of my pregnancy I was at 215, and now Im at 189. A


    few

    Quoted message said:

    years ago, I was at my ideal weight of 135, and I would like to get there again. I'm going to a
    Ball (husband is military and its one of theres) in the middle of May and I would like to be at
    most 170 by then... I thought I'd join this group for some motivation and talk 🙂

    Take care, Sara

    189/189/135 (by Christmas 04)

  9. In <[email hidden]>,
    Tig <[email hidden]> wrote:

    *Well, I thought Id introduce myself here :o) My name's Sara, and Im 21. I *just joined WW today
    (online). *I just gave birth almost 8 weeks ago, and before I was pregnant I was at *180, then at
    the end of my pregnancy I was at 215, and now Im at 189. A few *years ago, I was at my ideal weight
    of 135, and I would like to get there *again.

    Hi Sara. Your story spurred me to post although honestly I am more of a lurker. Before my second
    pregnancy I was about 180 too. The day I gave birth I was
    214. At 6 weeks postpartum I was 190 lbs and I went back to WW (I had previously attained lifetime
    membership by going from 172 to 149 lbs back in 1997). This was in December 2002. Using the
    nursing mom's program, I had great success! I got my ten pound ribbon by January 6th and was
    down to 170 by February 10th. By July I was down to about 140 and have been hovering around 137-
    141 ever since. I had thought my ideal weight was more like 149 but I was apparently wrong 🙂

    Anyway, I don't think you will have trouble reaching your goal if you stick to the plan. I wish
    you the best!

    --
    hillary israeli vmd hillary.nethillary.net [email hidden] "uber vaccae in quattuor partes
    divisum est." not-so-newly minted veterinarian-at-large 🙂

  10. Welcome Sara! Congrats on your new baby! Did you have a girl or a boy?

    Congrats on getting back down to 189 already... you are doing great... good luck on your
    weight loss!

    --

    ~Kristin O~
    272/241.8/172

    "Tig" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    Well, I thought Id introduce myself here :o) My name's Sara, and Im 21.


    I

    Quoted message said:

    just joined WW today (online). I just gave birth almost 8 weeks ago, and before I was pregnant I
    was at 180, then at the end of my pregnancy I was at 215, and now Im at 189. A


    few

    Quoted message said:

    years ago, I was at my ideal weight of 135, and I would like to get there again. I'm going to a
    Ball (husband is military and its one of theres) in the middle of May and I would like to be at
    most 170 by then... I thought I'd join this group for some motivation and talk 🙂

    Take care, Sara

    189/189/135 (by Christmas 04)

  11. Welcome Sara, and congrats on the new addition to your family! You sure have come to the right place
    if you are looking for motivation. The people here are the greatest, I know I would never have made
    it as far as I have without their help. If you can, post often (I know, those babies have a tendency
    to keep mom's rather busy). Maybe consider joining one of the newsgroups self-challenges also. They
    are great for keeping us focused, and are never meant as a competition. Your mid-may goal certainly
    sounds reasonable, and I wish you much success in achieving it.

    Joyce started ww 2/5/02 ---> 228.8/130.6/150ww goal/140ish personal goal WW GOAL!!! 2/21/03 --->
    LIFETIME 4/4/03

    Tig said:

    Well, I thought Id introduce myself here :o) My name's Sara, and Im 21. I just joined WW today
    (online). I just gave birth almost 8 weeks ago, and before I was pregnant I was at 180, then at the
    end of my pregnancy I was at 215, and now Im at 189. A few years ago, I was at my ideal weight of
    135, and I would like to get there again. I'm going to a Ball (husband is military and its one of
    theres) in the middle of May and I would like to be at most 170 by then... I thought I'd join this
    group for some motivation and talk 🙂

    Take care, Sara

    189/189/135 (by Christmas 04)

  12. welcome and good luck with your goals, you will love this group, great
    people and information, Lee
    Tig <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    Well, I thought Id introduce myself here :o) My name's Sara, and Im 21.


    I

    Quoted message said:

    just joined WW today (online). I just gave birth almost 8 weeks ago, and before I was pregnant I
    was at 180, then at the end of my pregnancy I was at 215, and now Im at 189. A


    few

    Quoted message said:

    years ago, I was at my ideal weight of 135, and I would like to get there again. I'm going to a
    Ball (husband is military and its one of theres) in the middle of May and I would like to be at
    most 170 by then... I thought I'd join this group for some motivation and talk 🙂

    Take care, Sara

    189/189/135 (by Christmas 04)

  13. well, WW is on hold... my 2 month old is in the hospital and im always there visiting (im home to
    walk dog, etc) and i cant think of points i dont care right now... until i know he will be okay. Ill
    probably gain weight from cafeteria food... but for those of you who pray please keep him in your
    prayers we are all going through a rough time.

    Tig <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    Well, I thought Id introduce myself here :o) My name's Sara, and Im 21.


    I

    Quoted message said:

    just joined WW today (online). I just gave birth almost 8 weeks ago, and before I was pregnant I
    was at 180, then at the end of my pregnancy I was at 215, and now Im at 189. A


    few

    Quoted message said:

    years ago, I was at my ideal weight of 135, and I would like to get there again. I'm going to a
    Ball (husband is military and its one of theres) in the middle of May and I would like to be at
    most 170 by then... I thought I'd join this group for some motivation and talk 🙂

    Take care, Sara

    189/189/135 (by Christmas 04)

  14. Sara:

    Your baby and your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I hope he will be better soon.

    Connie

    Tig said:

    well, WW is on hold... my 2 month old is in the hospital and im always there visiting (im home to
    walk dog, etc) and i cant think of points i dont care right now... until i know he will be okay.
    Ill probably gain weight from cafeteria food... but for those of you who pray please keep him in
    your prayers we are all going through a rough time.

    Tig <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    Well, I thought Id introduce myself here :o) My name's Sara, and Im 21.

    I

    Quoted message said:

    just joined WW today (online). I just gave birth almost 8 weeks ago, and before I was pregnant I
    was at 180, then at the end of my pregnancy I was at 215, and now Im at 189. A

    few

    Quoted message said:

    years ago, I was at my ideal weight of 135, and I would like to get there again. I'm going to a
    Ball (husband is military and its one of theres) in the middle of May and I would like to be at
    most 170 by then... I thought I'd join this group for some motivation and talk 🙂

    Take care, Sara

    189/189/135 (by Christmas 04)

    --

    Cheers,

    Connie Walsh

    241.5/204.5/155 RAFL 210.5/204.5/198.5

  15. There are times when self-care takes a back seat to the care of others. This is one of those times.
    God be with you.

    Prairie Roots On Sun said:

    well, WW is on hold... my 2 month old is in the hospital and im always there visiting (im home to
    walk dog, etc) and i cant think of points i dont care right now... until i know he will be okay.
    Ill probably gain weight from cafeteria food... but for those of you who pray please keep him in
    your prayers we are all going through a rough time.

    Tig <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    Well, I thought Id introduce myself here :o) My name's Sara, and Im 21.


    I

    Quoted message said:

    just joined WW today (online). I just gave birth almost 8 weeks ago, and before I was pregnant I
    was at 180, then at the end of my pregnancy I was at 215, and now Im at 189. A


    few

    Quoted message said:

    years ago, I was at my ideal weight of 135, and I would like to get there again. I'm going to a
    Ball (husband is military and its one of theres) in the middle of May and I would like to be at
    most 170 by then... I thought I'd join this group for some motivation and talk 🙂

    Take care, Sara

    189/189/135 (by Christmas 04)


  16. Sending good thoughts your way, Tig!
    --
    Nathalie from Belgium
    134.1/102.9/minigoal 99.9 Goal 68 Kg
    134.1/102.10/minigoal 220.3/Goal 150 pounds RAFL 105.3/102.9/96 Kg
    134/1.103/212 lbs "Tig" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    well, WW is on hold... my 2 month old is in the hospital and im always


    there

    Quoted message said:

    visiting (im home to walk dog, etc) and i cant think of points i dont


    care

    Quoted message said:

    right now... until i know he will be okay. Ill probably gain weight


    from

    Quoted message said:

    cafeteria food... but for those of you who pray please keep him in your prayers we are all going
    through a rough time.

    Tig <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    Well, I thought Id introduce myself here :o) My name's Sara, and Im


    135.

    Quoted message said:

    I

    Quoted message said:

    just joined WW today (online). I just gave birth almost 8 weeks ago, and before I was pregnant I
    was at 180, then at the end of my pregnancy I was at 215, and now Im at 189. A


    few

    Quoted message said:

    years ago, I was at my ideal weight of 135, and I would like to get


    there

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    again. I'm going to a Ball (husband is military and its one of theres) in the middle of May and
    I would like to be at most 170 by then... I thought I'd join this group for some motivation and
    talk 🙂

    Take care, Sara

    189/189/135 (by Christmas 04)


  17. Oh my gosh Sara... I'm definitely keeping your little one in my thoughts and prayers...
    hang in there!

    --

    ~Kristin O~
    272/241.8/172

    "Tig" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    well, WW is on hold... my 2 month old is in the hospital and im always


    there

    Quoted message said:

    visiting (im home to walk dog, etc) and i cant think of points i dont


    care

    Quoted message said:

    right now... until i know he will be okay. Ill probably gain weight


    from

    Quoted message said:

    cafeteria food... but for those of you who pray please keep him in your prayers we are all going
    through a rough time.

    Tig <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    Well, I thought Id introduce myself here :o) My name's Sara, and Im


    273.

    Quoted message said:

    I

    Quoted message said:

    just joined WW today (online). I just gave birth almost 8 weeks ago, and before I was pregnant I
    was at 180, then at the end of my pregnancy I was at 215, and now Im at 189. A


    few

    Quoted message said:

    years ago, I was at my ideal weight of 135, and I would like to get


    there

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    again. I'm going to a Ball (husband is military and its one of theres) in the middle of May and
    I would like to be at most 170 by then... I thought I'd join this group for some motivation and
    talk 🙂

    Take care, Sara

    189/189/135 (by Christmas 04)


  18. Tig said:


    well, WW is on hold... my 2 month old is in the hospital and im always there visiting (im home to
    walk dog, etc) and i cant think of points i dont care right now... until i know he will be okay.
    Ill probably gain weight from cafeteria food... but for those of you who pray please keep him in
    your prayers we are all going through a rough time.

    ((((((HUGS)))))) and prayers on the way for all of you. WW is a lot less important at the moment
    that that little one.
    --

    Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons diceyhome.free-online.co.ukdiceyhome.free-online.co.uk
    Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

  19. thx everyone,
    the doctors believe he has a disability called osteogensis imperfecta,
    where the bones are very brittle. even hugging a baby could break a rib, and
    later in life anything can to. i have a distant cousin with this, hes 10,
    and in the past 10 years hes broken his legs 18 times, and 3 of those times
    were in his own bed.
    it may not be it, and we are hoping that hes fine... once i know hes okay
    Ill be back onto WW...
    Kate Dicey <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:
    Tig said:


    well, WW is on hold... my 2 month old is in the hospital and im always


    there

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    visiting (im home to walk dog, etc) and i cant think of points i dont


    care

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    right now... until i know he will be okay. Ill probably gain weight


    from

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    cafeteria food... but for those of you who pray please keep him in your prayers we are all going
    through a rough time.

    ((((((HUGS)))))) and prayers on the way for all of you. WW is a lot less important at the moment
    that that little one.
    --

    Quoted message said:

    Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons diceyhome.free-online.co.ukdiceyhome.free-online.co.uk
    Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

  20. Hi, Sara, You and your family are in my prayers. You have your priorities right.

    --
    Take Care Catherine
    154/135.8/136 Lifetime 6/99 Next personal goal 133.2

    "Tig" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    thx everyone, the doctors believe he has a disability called osteogensis imperfecta, where the
    bones are very brittle. even hugging a baby could break a rib,


    and

    Quoted message said:

    later in life anything can to. i have a distant cousin with this, hes 10, and in the past 10 years
    hes broken his legs 18 times, and 3 of those


    times

    Quoted message said:

    were in his own bed. it may not be it, and we are hoping that hes fine... once i know hes


    okay

    Quoted message said:

    Ill be back onto WW... Kate Dicey <[email hidden]> wrote in message -"]news:[email hidden]-
    online.co.uk...

    Quoted message said:
    Tig said:


    well, WW is on hold... my 2 month old is in the hospital and im always


    there

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    visiting (im home to walk dog, etc) and i cant think of points i dont


    care

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    right now... until i know he will be okay. Ill probably gain weight


    from

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    cafeteria food... but for those of you who pray please keep him in your prayers we are


    all

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    going through a rough time.

    ((((((HUGS)))))) and prayers on the way for all of you. WW is a lot less important at the moment
    that that little one.
    --

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons diceyhome.free-diceyhome.free-
    online.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

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