How to Gear Up for 2004

Thanks for sharing your ideas for keeping it under control.

Glenn B. said:

Ok-We're at the starting gate for 2004. Here's my strategy for SUCCESS!

1. Mindset-Become MORE aware of how I'm in a lifestyle and season of change-Your mindset can
change with each decision you make to be successful at every turn.

2. Involve others-There's NO WAY I can do this alone. I need accountability and others to be
supportive.

3. MASTERCOOK-The best software to gather those recipes, plan out your week in advance, make that
grocery list to stick to, and to help store POINT values for recipes. It will also help save
money have having that grocery list so you don't re-buy what you already have. There are
numerous website/groups you can download recipes from that are POINTed and free! The software
can be found at www.valusoft.com

4. Get Moving-Take a walk. It's the cheapest exercise and may be a great way to meet your
neighbors. The mall is a great place to walk-and it's free air conditioning in the
summertime 🙂

5. Drink that Water-This is a core struggle for me, but I will take on the challenge. I lost more
regularly when I drink it, so Here's to Me-gulp, gulp, gulp!

6. This newsgroup-This group is so valuable for support, recipes and those questions you may not
want to ask at meetings. Thanks to all who make it a better place here

7. Meetings-This is a great way to hold yourself accountable-by going in and letting others help.
This is also where you can find the items on the sales shelf to help-measuring scoops,
cookbooks, WW bars, diaries, etc.

8. WW Cookbooks/Magazine-Many of the recipes I use over and over come from these two sources. I
found 3 WW books with a total value of $70 at Half price books yesterday-paid $15 for all three
of them-and they have POINT values in them.

9. Map out a plan-Sit down and map out each week-plan your food, exercise, water and TIME. Keeping
busy is a great way to turn from having food on the brain all the time-one of my struggles.
Before you go out to eat, know what you're going to get and have it Pre-POINTED.

10. The Internet-There are so many WW tools available online-POINT counters, Recipe Sites, Support
sites(Dotti's is the BOMB!), Restaurant POINTs that help make it easier, EBAY to find those
books and WW resources online. You can even do WWonline at the WW website.

11. Kitchen gadgets-WW's recipes sometimes have you do funny things with food, so why not invest in
a food processor or Pasta Pot with built-in drainer, or juicer,or food chopper, etc.

12 Frozen Items-I love the WW desserts-they're easy to make, cheap, and satisfy my sweet tooth. I
leave a few Lean Cuisines for those times I don't have time to cook or need to complete my POINTS
at the end of the day.

13. Emergency snacks-I keep a (can of soup, pkg of oatmeal, Rice Krispies Treat, etc) in my desk
drawer at work for those times I need a fix without spending alot of POINTS. So far, the soup
can is still there!

14. VEGGIES-Incorporate veggies into your meals. I tend to feel MUCH fuller when I add broccoli to
my mac & cheese or add Lettuce/Tomatoes to my sandwiches.

15 POINT Guide/Companion-Thanks to Dotti's Website, I have all the restaurants in my Pocket PC for
those last minute rushes to lunch or the "What's for Dinner while we're out?" scenario. I highly
recommend keeping a Dining Out companion in your car for easy reference.

That's all I can think of-I look forward to hearing how you all are gearing up for a GREAT 2004!

Glenn B.

sounds like you have it covered, Water is a major struggle for me but it is
worth the struggle as I do lose better when having enough water. I carry a
snack bag in the car with a variety of items so it cuts down on fast food
stops. I also one who believes in a huge pot of zero point vegetables
cooked and waiting in the frige. we cook them with no spices so we can
change the flavor every time we eat if we want, Lee
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Quoted message said:

Ok-We're at the starting gate for 2004. Here's my strategy for SUCCESS!

1. Mindset-Become MORE aware of how I'm in a lifestyle and season of change-Your mindset can
change with each decision you make to be

successful

Quoted message said:

at every turn.

2. Involve others-There's NO WAY I can do this alone. I need

accountability

Quoted message said:

and others to be supportive.

3. MASTERCOOK-The best software to gather those recipes, plan out your

week

Quoted message said:

in advance, make that grocery list to stick to, and to help store POINT values for recipes. It
will also help save money have having that grocery list so you don't re-buy what you already have.
There are numerous website/groups you can download recipes from that are POINTed and free!

The

Quoted message said:

software can be found at www.valusoft.com

4. Get Moving-Take a walk. It's the cheapest exercise and may be a great

way

Quoted message said:

to meet your neighbors. The mall is a great place to walk-and it's free

air

Quoted message said:

conditioning in the summertime 🙂

5. Drink that Water-This is a core struggle for me, but I will take on the challenge. I lost more
regularly when I drink it, so Here's to Me-gulp, gulp, gulp!

6. This newsgroup-This group is so valuable for support, recipes and those questions you may not
want to ask at meetings. Thanks to all who make it a better place here

7. Meetings-This is a great way to hold yourself accountable-by going in

and

Quoted message said:

letting others help. This is also where you can find the items on the

sales

Quoted message said:

shelf to help-measuring scoops, cookbooks, WW bars, diaries, etc.

8. WW Cookbooks/Magazine-Many of the recipes I use over and over come from these two sources. I
found 3 WW books with a total value of $70 at Half price books yesterday-paid $15 for all
three of them-and they have POINT values in them.

9. Map out a plan-Sit down and map out each week-plan your food, exercise, water and TIME.
Keeping busy is a great way to turn from having food on

the

Quoted message said:

brain all the time-one of my struggles. Before you go out to eat, know

what

Quoted message said:

you're going to get and have it Pre-POINTED.

10. The Internet-There are so many WW tools available online-POINT

counters,

Quoted message said:

Recipe Sites, Support sites(Dotti's is the BOMB!), Restaurant POINTs that help make it easier,
EBAY to find those books and WW resources online. You can even do WWonline at the WW website.

11. Kitchen gadgets-WW's recipes sometimes have you do funny things with food, so why not invest
in a food processor or Pasta Pot with built-in drainer, or juicer,or food chopper, etc.

12 Frozen Items-I love the WW desserts-they're easy to make, cheap, and satisfy my sweet tooth. I
leave a few Lean Cuisines for those times I

don't

Quoted message said:

have time to cook or need to complete my POINTS at the end of the day.

13. Emergency snacks-I keep a (can of soup, pkg of oatmeal, Rice Krispies Treat, etc) in my desk
drawer at work for those times I need a fix without spending alot of POINTS. So far, the soup
can is still there!

14. VEGGIES-Incorporate veggies into your meals. I tend to feel MUCH

fuller

Quoted message said:

when I add broccoli to my mac & cheese or add Lettuce/Tomatoes to my sandwiches.

15 POINT Guide/Companion-Thanks to Dotti's Website, I have all the restaurants in my Pocket PC for
those last minute rushes to lunch or the "What's for Dinner while we're out?" scenario. I highly
recommend keeping

a

Quoted message said:

Dining Out companion in your car for easy reference.

That's all I can think of-I look forward to hearing how you all are

gearing

Quoted message said:

up for a GREAT 2004!

Glenn B.

Thanks for the ideas Glenn.
--
Brenda
209/173/150 NYNY goal 160

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Quoted message said:

Ok-We're at the starting gate for 2004. Here's my strategy for SUCCESS!

1. Mindset-Become MORE aware of how I'm in a lifestyle and season of change-Your mindset can
change with each decision you make to be

successful

Quoted message said:

at every turn.

2. Involve others-There's NO WAY I can do this alone. I need

accountability

Quoted message said:

and others to be supportive.

3. MASTERCOOK-The best software to gather those recipes, plan out your

week

Quoted message said:

in advance, make that grocery list to stick to, and to help store POINT values for recipes. It
will also help save money have having that grocery list so you don't re-buy what you already have.
There are numerous website/groups you can download recipes from that are POINTed and free!

The

Quoted message said:

software can be found at www.valusoft.com

4. Get Moving-Take a walk. It's the cheapest exercise and may be a great

way

Quoted message said:

to meet your neighbors. The mall is a great place to walk-and it's free

air

Quoted message said:

conditioning in the summertime 🙂

5. Drink that Water-This is a core struggle for me, but I will take on the challenge. I lost more
regularly when I drink it, so Here's to Me-gulp, gulp, gulp!

6. This newsgroup-This group is so valuable for support, recipes and those questions you may not
want to ask at meetings. Thanks to all who make it a better place here

7. Meetings-This is a great way to hold yourself accountable-by going in

and

Quoted message said:

letting others help. This is also where you can find the items on the

sales

Quoted message said:

shelf to help-measuring scoops, cookbooks, WW bars, diaries, etc.

8. WW Cookbooks/Magazine-Many of the recipes I use over and over come from these two sources. I
found 3 WW books with a total value of $70 at Half price books yesterday-paid $15 for all
three of them-and they have POINT values in them.

9. Map out a plan-Sit down and map out each week-plan your food, exercise, water and TIME.
Keeping busy is a great way to turn from having food on

the

Quoted message said:

brain all the time-one of my struggles. Before you go out to eat, know

what

Quoted message said:

you're going to get and have it Pre-POINTED.

10. The Internet-There are so many WW tools available online-POINT

counters,

Quoted message said:

Recipe Sites, Support sites(Dotti's is the BOMB!), Restaurant POINTs that help make it easier,
EBAY to find those books and WW resources online. You can even do WWonline at the WW website.

11. Kitchen gadgets-WW's recipes sometimes have you do funny things with food, so why not invest
in a food processor or Pasta Pot with built-in drainer, or juicer,or food chopper, etc.

12 Frozen Items-I love the WW desserts-they're easy to make, cheap, and satisfy my sweet tooth. I
leave a few Lean Cuisines for those times I

don't

Quoted message said:

have time to cook or need to complete my POINTS at the end of the day.

13. Emergency snacks-I keep a (can of soup, pkg of oatmeal, Rice Krispies Treat, etc) in my desk
drawer at work for those times I need a fix without spending alot of POINTS. So far, the soup
can is still there!

14. VEGGIES-Incorporate veggies into your meals. I tend to feel MUCH

fuller

Quoted message said:

when I add broccoli to my mac & cheese or add Lettuce/Tomatoes to my sandwiches.

15 POINT Guide/Companion-Thanks to Dotti's Website, I have all the restaurants in my Pocket PC for
those last minute rushes to lunch or the "What's for Dinner while we're out?" scenario. I highly
recommend keeping

a

Quoted message said:

Dining Out companion in your car for easy reference.

That's all I can think of-I look forward to hearing how you all are

gearing

Quoted message said:

up for a GREAT 2004!

Glenn B.

Thanks for posting this - it's a keeper 🙂

Planning my meals for the week has got to be the most important step for me. If I plan to eat at
least 5 fruits and vegetables each day and make myself do it, I feel so much better and have a much
easier time staying on program.

I like the idea of having emergency snacks on hand and will put those on the shopping list.

Also, exercise is very important for me. I lose weight without it, but it is so much easier when I
do just 20-30 minutes a day of something, even just walking.

Seems you covered everything! I would maybe add the chant I use to deal with cravings, "I won't eat
it right now, maybe later if I still want it", at which time I use the chant again 😉
--
WatchingWorks
190/168/130 Drop some weight to reply

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Quoted message said:

Ok-We're at the starting gate for 2004. Here's my strategy for SUCCESS!

1. Mindset-Become MORE aware of how I'm in a lifestyle and season of change-Your mindset can
change with each decision you make to be

successful

Quoted message said:

at every turn.

2. Involve others-There's NO WAY I can do this alone. I need

accountability

Quoted message said:

and others to be supportive.

3. MASTERCOOK-The best software to gather those recipes, plan out your

week

Quoted message said:

in advance, make that grocery list to stick to, and to help store POINT values for recipes. It
will also help save money have having that grocery list so you don't re-buy what you already have.
There are numerous website/groups you can download recipes from that are POINTed and free!

The

Quoted message said:

software can be found at www.valusoft.com

4. Get Moving-Take a walk. It's the cheapest exercise and may be a great

way

Quoted message said:

to meet your neighbors. The mall is a great place to walk-and it's free

air

Quoted message said:

conditioning in the summertime 🙂

5. Drink that Water-This is a core struggle for me, but I will take on the challenge. I lost more
regularly when I drink it, so Here's to Me-gulp, gulp, gulp!

6. This newsgroup-This group is so valuable for support, recipes and those questions you may not
want to ask at meetings. Thanks to all who make it a better place here

7. Meetings-This is a great way to hold yourself accountable-by going in

and

Quoted message said:

letting others help. This is also where you can find the items on the

sales

Quoted message said:

shelf to help-measuring scoops, cookbooks, WW bars, diaries, etc.

8. WW Cookbooks/Magazine-Many of the recipes I use over and over come from these two sources. I
found 3 WW books with a total value of $70 at Half price books yesterday-paid $15 for all
three of them-and they have POINT values in them.

9. Map out a plan-Sit down and map out each week-plan your food, exercise, water and TIME.
Keeping busy is a great way to turn from having food on

the

Quoted message said:

brain all the time-one of my struggles. Before you go out to eat, know

what

Quoted message said:

you're going to get and have it Pre-POINTED.

10. The Internet-There are so many WW tools available online-POINT

counters,

Quoted message said:

Recipe Sites, Support sites(Dotti's is the BOMB!), Restaurant POINTs that help make it easier,
EBAY to find those books and WW resources online. You can even do WWonline at the WW website.

11. Kitchen gadgets-WW's recipes sometimes have you do funny things with food, so why not invest
in a food processor or Pasta Pot with built-in drainer, or juicer,or food chopper, etc.

12 Frozen Items-I love the WW desserts-they're easy to make, cheap, and satisfy my sweet tooth. I
leave a few Lean Cuisines for those times I

don't

Quoted message said:

have time to cook or need to complete my POINTS at the end of the day.

13. Emergency snacks-I keep a (can of soup, pkg of oatmeal, Rice Krispies Treat, etc) in my desk
drawer at work for those times I need a fix without spending alot of POINTS. So far, the soup
can is still there!

14. VEGGIES-Incorporate veggies into your meals. I tend to feel MUCH

fuller

Quoted message said:

when I add broccoli to my mac & cheese or add Lettuce/Tomatoes to my sandwiches.

15 POINT Guide/Companion-Thanks to Dotti's Website, I have all the restaurants in my Pocket PC for
those last minute rushes to lunch or the "What's for Dinner while we're out?" scenario. I highly
recommend keeping

a

Quoted message said:

Dining Out companion in your car for easy reference.

That's all I can think of-I look forward to hearing how you all are

gearing

Quoted message said:

up for a GREAT 2004!

Glenn B.

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

Quoted message said:

Ok-We're at the starting gate for 2004. Here's my strategy for SUCCESS!

1. Mindset-Become MORE aware of how I'm in a lifestyle and season of change-Your mindset can
change with each decision you make to be

successful

Quoted message said:

at every turn.

I think you have to want to lose weight before any program will work. You have to want to do it for
yourself and not those bugging you to lose weight.

Quoted message said:

2. Involve others-There's NO WAY I can do this alone. I need

accountability

Quoted message said:

and others to be supportive.

I could not have done it without the help of my family.

Quoted message said:

3. MASTERCOOK-The best software to gather those recipes, plan out your

week

Quoted message said:

in advance, make that grocery list to stick to, and to help store POINT values for recipes. It
will also help save money have having that grocery list so you don't re-buy what you already have.
There are numerous website/groups you can download recipes from that are POINTed and free!

The

Quoted message said:

software can be found at www.valusoft.com

I've never looked at Mastercook but I do try and plan my meals out ahead of time. Breakfast and
lunches are in my control while hubby does dinner most nights. We plan a menu of dinners to help
with the shopping list.

Quoted message said:

4. Get Moving-Take a walk. It's the cheapest exercise and may be a great

way

Quoted message said:

to meet your neighbors. The mall is a great place to walk-and it's free

air

Quoted message said:

conditioning in the summertime 🙂

Perfect exercise for most people. Some malls are open early for mall walkers.

Quoted message said:

5. Drink that Water-This is a core struggle for me, but I will take on the challenge. I lost more
regularly when I drink it, so Here's to Me-gulp, gulp, gulp!

I try and have a sports bottle near me all day long.

Quoted message said:

6. This newsgroup-This group is so valuable for support, recipes and those questions you may not
want to ask at meetings. Thanks to all who make it a better place here

There is also a message board at the WW site.

Quoted message said:

7. Meetings-This is a great way to hold yourself accountable-by going in

and

Quoted message said:

letting others help. This is also where you can find the items on the

sales

Quoted message said:

shelf to help-measuring scoops, cookbooks, WW bars, diaries, etc.

I'm not going to meetings anymore but I get weighed and measured once a month at Curves. I also do
the various challenges sponsored by this newsgroup.

Quoted message said:

8. WW Cookbooks/Magazine-Many of the recipes I use over and over come from these two sources. I
found 3 WW books with a total value of $70 at Half price books yesterday-paid $15 for all
three of them-and they have POINT values in them.

Mom gave me a subscription to WW magazine for Christmas. eBay also has lots of materials for sale.

Quoted message said:

9. Map out a plan-Sit down and map out each week-plan your food, exercise, water and TIME.
Keeping busy is a great way to turn from having food on

the

Quoted message said:

brain all the time-one of my struggles. Before you go out to eat, know

what

Quoted message said:

you're going to get and have it Pre-POINTED.

10. The Internet-There are so many WW tools available online-POINT

counters,

Quoted message said:

Recipe Sites, Support sites(Dotti's is the BOMB!), Restaurant POINTs that help make it easier,
EBAY to find those books and WW resources online. You can even do WWonline at the WW website.

11. Kitchen gadgets-WW's recipes sometimes have you do funny things with food, so why not invest
in a food processor or Pasta Pot with built-in drainer, or juicer,or food chopper, etc.

12 Frozen Items-I love the WW desserts-they're easy to make, cheap, and satisfy my sweet tooth. I
leave a few Lean Cuisines for those times I

don't

Quoted message said:

have time to cook or need to complete my POINTS at the end of the day.

I found the Skinny Cow desserts satisfy my need to have something sweet after dinner. Only 2-3
points depending on the flavor. I love the fudge bars.

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13. Emergency snacks-I keep a (can of soup, pkg of oatmeal, Rice Krispies Treat, etc) in my desk
drawer at work for those times I need a fix without spending alot of POINTS. So far, the soup
can is still there!

I recently discovered Soy crisps and GoLean Crunch bars for added protein for low points.

Quoted message said:

14. VEGGIES-Incorporate veggies into your meals. I tend to feel MUCH

fuller

Quoted message said:

when I add broccoli to my mac & cheese or add Lettuce/Tomatoes to my sandwiches.

I usually have a salad with chicken for lunch. Veggies do a great job of filling me up too.

Quoted message said:

15 POINT Guide/Companion-Thanks to Dotti's Website, I have all the restaurants in my Pocket PC for
those last minute rushes to lunch or the "What's for Dinner while we're out?" scenario. I highly
recommend keeping

a

Quoted message said:

Dining Out companion in your car for easy reference.

I have to figure out how to get them on my Palm that I got for Christmas. This was one of the
reasons I asked for one.

Quoted message said:

That's all I can think of-I look forward to hearing how you all are

gearing

Quoted message said:

up for a GREAT 2004!

Great job.

Quoted message said:

3. MASTERCOOK-The best software to gather those recipes, plan out your

week

Quoted message said:

in advance, make that grocery list to stick to, and to help store POINT values for recipes. It
will also help save money have having that grocery list so you don't re-buy what you already have.
There are numerous website/groups you can download recipes from that are POINTed and free!

The

Quoted message said:

software can be found at www.valusoft.com

I saw it listed win98/ME/XP, anyone run it on win2k? Should work, but was just curious.

paul

Paul said:

Quoted message said:

3. MASTERCOOK-The best software to gather those recipes, plan out your

week

Quoted message said:

in advance, make that grocery list to stick to, and to help store POINT values for recipes. It
will also help save money have having that grocery list so you don't re-buy what you already
have. There are numerous website/groups you can download recipes from that are POINTed and free!

The

Quoted message said:

software can be found at www.valusoft.com

I saw it listed win98/ME/XP, anyone run it on win2k? Should work, but was just curious.

I run it on W2k and it works just fine.

Prairie Roots