new here

welcome to the most supportive place on the net, good luck, Lee
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Hi guys I'm new here--I'd like to get started on my journey to healthier living. I'm 30 male 205
pounds 5'11'' My back is really hurting--I need to drop 30 lbs

please help me!

Jim

Welcome to the group James. Stick around and post often. Ask questions if you need to. We're all
here to help!
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Brenda
209/173/150 NYNY goal 160

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Hi guys I'm new here--I'd like to get started on my journey to healthier living. I'm 30 male 205
pounds 5'11'' My back is really hurting--I need to drop 30 lbs

please help me!

Jim

Welcome! Just follow the plan

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Hi guys I'm new here--I'd like to get started on my journey to healthier living. I'm 30 male 205
pounds 5'11'' My back is really hurting--I need to drop 30 lbs

please help me!

Jim

Welcome, Jim!

There are other guys around here, too...

Stan

James Anderson said:

Hi guys I'm new here--I'd like to get started on my journey to healthier living. I'm 30 male 205
pounds 5'11'' My back is really hurting--I need to drop 30 lbs

please help me!

Jim

Hi Jim. Welcome aboard this great newsgroup. I look forward to reading about your future
successes. Elaine K
331.4/209.8/179

James Anderson said:

Hi guys I'm new here--I'd like to get started on my journey to healthier living. I'm 30 male 205
pounds 5'11'' My back is really hurting--I need to drop 30 lbs

please help me!

Jim

Welcome James. You've come to the right place. Are you going to WW meetings?
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Hi guys I'm new here--I'd like to get started on my journey to healthier living. I'm 30 male 205
pounds 5'11'' My back is really hurting--I need to drop 30 lbs

please help me!

Jim

No, the only meeting is on Sunday--due to religious commitments, I can't attend it.

My hope is to use this newsgroup as a replacement for weekly meetings.

James

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Welcome James. You've come to the right place. Are you going to WW

meetings?

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Quoted message said:

Hi guys I'm new here--I'd like to get started on my journey to healthier living. I'm 30 male 205
pounds 5'11'' My back is really hurting--I need to drop 30 lbs

please help me!

Jim

I'm an online member. I've never been to a meeting. I'm just not a "meetings" kind of person.

Online membership (about $15/month) gives you access to the weight tracker and the points trackers
and a journal for logging all the food you eat, WW recipes, etc.

Something to think about.

Stan

James Anderson said:

No, the only meeting is on Sunday--due to religious commitments, I can't attend it.

My hope is to use this newsgroup as a replacement for weekly meetings.

James

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Welcome James. You've come to the right place. Are you going to WW

meetings?

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Hi guys I'm new here--I'd like to get started on my journey to healthier living. I'm 30 male
205 pounds 5'11'' My back is really hurting--I need to drop 30 lbs

please help me!

Jim

Ah, I've never attended meetings either but have followed the plan according
to the info I've found on the web. Anyway, this group is the best 'meeting'
anywhere 😉 Good luck.
-ww
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No, the only meeting is on Sunday--due to religious commitments, I can't attend it.

My hope is to use this newsgroup as a replacement for weekly meetings.

James

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Quoted message said:

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I'm 30 male 205 pounds 5'11'' My back is really hurting--I need to drop 30 lbs

please help me!

Jim

I don't go to meetings. I now I would never make the time to fit it into my schedule, especially
since it is at 6:00 pm - dinner-making time around here for 7 people! I do the online WW, and I come
here to ask questions, give/recieve support, and make loser friends! ;-)

--
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No, the only meeting is on Sunday--due to religious commitments, I can't attend it.

My hope is to use this newsgroup as a replacement for weekly meetings.

James

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I'm 30 male 205 pounds 5'11'' My back is really hurting--I need to drop 30 lbs

please help me!

Jim

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No, the only meeting is on Sunday--due to religious commitments, I can't attend it.

My hope is to use this newsgroup as a replacement for weekly meetings.

That should work well. There are lots of people here doing the online thing or there own version of
WW. Typically people post there losses and latest stats and that keeps things in perspective.

Ask questions and read the posts. I often find something new or get a different perspective on
something I thought I'd already got the hang of.

And good luck 30lbs will be gone before you know it.

Ray
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rmnsuk overall - 273/210/182

I have to agree with this. I did the meetings thing many years ago and was just never comfortable
there. It got to be so that even if I knew I had lost weight I still didn't look forward to going
to meetings.

This group, however, is fantastic. I'm not sure how I could have done any of this without them!

Amberle3

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found on the web. Anyway, this group is the best 'meeting' anywhere 😉 Good luck. -ww "James
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James

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> I'm 30 male 205 pounds 5'11'' My back is really hurting--I need to drop 30 lbs
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> Jim
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249/219/215-minigoal/150?
Renewed my commitment to me 3/30/03

- New Year, New You Weight Loss Challenge:
angelfire.comnyny.htmOpen ↗
- Take Heart, Take Part Exercise Challenge:
angelfire.comthtp.htmOpen ↗
- Resolutions are for Losers Weight Loss Challenge:
angelfire.comrafl.htmOpen ↗

Hi Jim! Welcome... here's the welcome NOTICES, some links there to look at for you to get some
helpful info... let me know if you need anything more..

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.comasdwwOpen ↗ our welcome notice:
geocities.comindex.htmlOpen ↗

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.htmOpen ↗

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

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

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

Other acronyms: wwlissa.com100+acronyms.htmOpen ↗

Here's a short synopsis 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 ...
xmission.compoints.exeOpen ↗

WW suggests your ideal weight should be somewhere between 116 and 145 depending on your age.

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

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!

----

Welcome to alt.support.diet.weightwatchers newsgroup, an international forum for discussion and
support for members of Weight Watchers or those who are following the Weight Watchers Winning
Points program. You do not need to be a member of Weight Watchers to participate in ASDWW, though
you will find the discussions easier to follow if you are familiar with the Winning Points and
FlexPoints programs.

The purpose of this message is to point new readers to sources of additional information.

Official ASDWW (alt.support.diet.weightwatchers) Welcome Notice:
geocities.comindex.htmlOpen ↗

Official ASDWW FAQ: didian.comasdwwOpen ↗
========
MINI FAQ
========
E: I see lots of acronyms in the subject lines of posts. What do they all mean?
F: NSV = Non-Scale Victory, those successes not measured by the scale. People noticing your
weight loss, smaller clothing sizes, practicing a new behavior, recognizing a new habit are
examples of NSVs.

WOE = Way of Eating WOL = Way of Life (Living)

Amberle3's Challenges:

HHH - Happy Healthy Holidays Exercise Challenge: angelfire.comhhh.htmOpen ↗

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

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

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

G: Where can I find other common newgroup abbrevations?
H: here: wwlissa.com100+acronyms.htmOpen ↗ and here:
aol.comglossary.htmlOpen ↗

I: Where can I find out what my goal weight should be?
J: Weight Watcher's weight ranges:
weightwatchers.coma9 my as weight.aspOpen ↗

K: Where can I find my points range?
L: WW Points Chart: getting2goal.compoints.phpOpen ↗

M: How do I calculate points?
N: Dustin's PC Points Calculator: xmission.compoints.exeOpen ↗

O: Are there any online journals (food tracking sites) other than WW Online?
P: fitday.comfitday.comOpen ↗ journaltosuccess.comjournaltosuccess.comOpen ↗ espressowebdesign.comwwOpen ↗

Q: How can I find then nutritional data (e.g. calories, fat, or fiber content) of a certain food?
R: USDA Nutrient Database: nal.usda.govnut search.plOpen ↗

S: How can I find points Information for restaurants, recipes, etc.?
T: Dottie's Weight Loss Zone web site includes points for a comprehensive list of restaurant chains.
Site updated frequently. dwlz.comdwlz.comOpen ↗ 3fatchicks.com3fatchicks.comOpen ↗ olen.comfoodOpen ↗
healthdiscovery.nethealthdiscovery.netOpen ↗ cookinglight.comcookinglight.comOpen ↗
groups.msn.comwwmeals1.msnwOpen ↗ If you use MasterCook software and
want recipes with points, Glenn B has started a Yahoo! group with you in mind:
groups.yahoo.comMastercook4WWOpen ↗

U: What's the Wendie Plan (Variable Point System)?
V: pub70.ezboard.comflightenup78347frm31Open ↗ (2 links at the bottom)
groups.msn.comtheoriginalwendieplan.msnwOpen ↗

W: What's the CJ Plan:
X: home.mindspring.com~cjplanOpen ↗

MORE INTERESTING LINKS:

A support site for WW members by Wayne Muhlstein, a WW group leader: waynewatcher.comwaynewatcher.comOpen ↗

Personal Weight-Loss Web Sites of ASDWW Members: members.cox.netincredibleshrinkingwomanOpen ↗
(Kelly J.) marsh.orcon.net.nzshrink.htmOpen ↗ (Erin in NZ)
ozmee.usozmee.htmOpen ↗ (Ozmee) geocities.comindex.htmlOpen ↗ (Chris)
hillary.nethillary.netOpen ↗ (Hillary) home.covad.netww.htmOpen ↗ (Anne)
petalww.tripod.competalww.tripod.comOpen ↗ (Petal - we miss you girl!)
angelfire.comicantwait.htmOpen ↗ (Amberle's "I Can't Wait Until..."
Compilation) (If anyone else wants added here, please let me know!)

Laura's Flex Points Spreadsheet (thanks Laura!!!): home.att.netflexjournal2.xlsOpen ↗

Exercise Videos: collagevideo.comcollagevideo.comOpen ↗

Weightlifting Site: stumptuous.comweights.htmlOpen ↗

Link to interesting article on why your weight fluctuates:
primusweb.comscale.htmOpen ↗

WW 100+ Success Forum: 1bigred.commain.htmlOpen ↗

Body Frame Size: am-i-fat.combody frame size.htmlOpen ↗

Body Mass Index: halls.mdbmi.htmOpen ↗

Go Ask Alice - Fitness Q&A site (thanks Bobby!): goaskalice.columbia.eduCat3.htmlOpen ↗

NutritionData's Nutrition Facts Calorie Counter (Thanks FRED!): nutritiondata.comnutritiondata.comOpen ↗

Other Helpful Links: myvirtualmodel.commyvirtualmodel.comOpen ↗ caloriecontrol.orgcaloriecontrol.orgOpen ↗ 100-weight-loss-100-weight-loss-Open ↗
tips.com caloriesperhour.comcaloriesperhour.comOpen ↗ justmove.orghome.cfmOpen ↗
soiroom.hyperchat.comwwpointsOpen ↗ pueblo.gsa.govpueblo.gsa.govOpen ↗
members.tripod.comstrategies.htmlOpen ↗

Some of my personal favorites:

lesslisa.comlesslisa.comOpen ↗ aimeesadventures.comaimeesadventures.comOpen ↗
freeweightloss.comarticle9.htmlOpen ↗ bonnyshealthyliving.combonnyshealthyliving.comOpen ↗ calorie-calorie-Open ↗
counters.net/ easygourmet.com11 index page.htmOpen ↗ bradkent.comwrappersOpen ↗
co chrisweightlossdiary.comchrisweightlossdiary.comOpen ↗ cookingbynumbers.comframes.htmlOpen ↗
debbiescorner.comdebbiescorner.comOpen ↗ debbiescorner.comweightlinks.htmlOpen ↗
dietfacts.comfastfood.aspOpen ↗ diet.sandyland.netdiet.sandyland.netOpen ↗
dilbert.comgame.htmlOpen ↗
healthdiscovery.netindex.htmlOpen ↗ health.discovery.comhealth.discovery.comOpen ↗
dottisweightlosszone.comindex.htmlOpen ↗ inch-aweigh.comwater.htmlOpen ↗
ediets.comarticle.cfmOpen ↗
chowbaby.comfast food nutrition.aspOpen ↗
kenkuhl.comsearch.shtmlOpen ↗ olen.comfoodOpen ↗
dietpower.comrestaurants.htmOpen ↗ ivillage.commetabolismOpen ↗
nal.usda.govpmap.htmOpen ↗ wwfc.iwarp.comwwfc.htmlOpen ↗
quiddity.ccwwfoods.htmOpen ↗ getting2goal.comindex.phpOpen ↗
skinnycow.comskinnycow.comOpen ↗ inch-aweigh.comcalc protein.htmOpen ↗
leancuisine.comIndex.aspxOpen ↗ mealsforyou.commealsforyou.comOpen ↗ meltingaway.netmeltingaway.netOpen ↗
madermouse.homestead.commousesmainpage.htmlOpen ↗ stormpc.comwwOpen ↗
msteechur.commsteechur.comOpen ↗ negativecaloriefoods.comindex1.htmlOpen ↗
food.tamu.eduNutritionOpen ↗ subway.comindex.aspxOpen ↗
chunktohunk.combp.phpOpen ↗ beachcombs.comlosingitOpen ↗
io.compointcalc.htmlOpen ↗ cooken.comWeightWatchers.htmOpen ↗
richardsimmons.comhomepage.aspOpen ↗ nutractive.comservingsizes.htmOpen ↗
shapeonline.comshapeonline.comOpen ↗ cooking.comcooking.comOpen ↗ members.aol.comrecipes.htmOpen ↗
thefactsaboutfitness.comdiet.htmOpen ↗
weightlossdietzone.comfastfoodfacts.htmlOpen ↗ tonibaby.comtonibaby.comOpen ↗ tops.orgtops.orgOpen ↗
hhs.govhhs.govOpen ↗ angelfire.compoints.htmlOpen ↗ theweighwewere.comtheweighwewere.comOpen ↗
groups.msn.comWeightWatchersRecipesTipsOpen ↗ angelfire.comwwrecipesOpen ↗
sashacondensed.comWWFamilyForumOpen ↗ members.shaw.caZero%20Point%20Soups.htmOpen ↗

WW Circa 1974: candyboots.comwwcards.htmlOpen ↗

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Hi guys I'm new here--I'd like to get started on my journey to healthier living. I'm 30 male 205
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please help me!

Jim