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Well it hit me...keep doing the same thing the same way and expecting different results

qualitygal — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 17:26:13 GMT

is the definition of insanity. Well, at WW, I'm not making the progress I want. So that saying came to me and today, I did a vegetable dish for lunch. In changing from a salad, I'm leaving the salad dressing alone. Tonight, it's fish and coleslaw and I'll be very careful of tarter sauce.

One HBO or whatever channel that was showing these 2 young brothers. Their father in discussing what was needed for them to succeed, would say to them, "what are you willing to do" (to get there)? So I kept thinking on that and the insanity quote came to me. I still needed some changes, or I won't make it down the last 20 I want to get rid of.

So we'll see if this helps. Another bend in the road to get to the destination. Maybe this will help someone else!!

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hoosieroriginal — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 17:28:29 GMT

I've been on WW a few times. Before the point system, I always lost weight - after the point system, I didn't. I think they need to go back to the original program.

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GCR18 — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 17:30:46 GMT

Exactly. Need to step back and be honest with yourself. That's another reason tracking is important. Write down everything. If you can't identity the things you're eating that are holding you back, the folks at ww can spot it when reviewing the tracker.

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frenchie — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 17:46:20 GMT

I just wanted to say that I went to WW four separate times in the past and lost a lot of weight each time. I have no problem when I decide to do it. After age 60 nothing. I could always do it on my own. Your body does things differently so I gave up. Even after losing 74 lbs. and got to size 6, I never felt different. I always had to look in the mirror to believe it. The guilt others put on you is not worth it anymore. I'm 73 now and doing as I please.

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kaydee50 — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 20:04:24 GMT

I agree. I'm a lifetime member and originally lost 20 pounds on the program they were using back in the 1990's. Recently went back to lose the same 15-20 pounds, followed the point system and in my first week, when I think I should lose the most, I lost 0.8 pounds. I was eating less than my allowed points so I was disappointed.

The leader said I wasn't eating enough!!! That I should use my entire point allowance. If I did that, I would be eating normally, so what's the point. Did not go back and since I'll be turning 66 in a few weeks I figure I'm entitled to a few extra pounds. Not worth the stress.

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151949 — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 20:18:32 GMT

Op - if you are eating coleslaw and tarter sauce you are not being honest with yourself. They are both very high fat items made from mayo. Why aren't you losing weight? - you need to be looking at labels and seeing the carbs and the fats in the foods you are eating.

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qualitygal — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 20:21:00 GMT

@151949, doing all that. You go to WW too?

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Ms X — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 20:26:01 GMT

What about exercise? Unless there's some reason why you can't do anything, this could be a big help with your efforts. Can you walk 30 minites a day either inside or outside? Even three 10-minute walks in front of the TV will yield results if you stick to it.

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Brittany-QVC — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 20:57:42 GMT

This post has been removed by QVC. Unkind.

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scotnovel — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 21:05:45 GMT

@151949 wrote:
Op - if you are eating coleslaw and tarter sauce you are not being honest with yourself. They are both very high fat items made from mayo. Why aren't you losing weight? - you need to be looking at labels and seeing the carbs and the fats in the foods you are eating.

There are lots of cole slaw recipes that do not include any mayo at all. I know several that use ssome version of vinegar, including balsamic, and oil plus various spices and the amount of oil is quite small.

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meem120 — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 22:47:40 GMT

This new program is great. I urge anyone that couldnt lose weight on the previous program to give SmartPoints a try. I have lost 10 pounds since Jan 1, unheard of for me. Its much stricter than PP program, but this works!!

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Tissyanne — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:01:44 GMT

@mcall1020 wrote:
This new program is great. I urge anyone that couldnt lose weight on the previous program to give SmartPoints a try. I have lost 10 pounds since Jan 1, unheard of for me. Its much stricter than PP program, but this works!!

I agree, Smart Points is the way to go. I have lost 14.4 pounds since Dec. 13th, and I go weigh in tomorrow. I did Points Plus too, but the new program is better.

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conlt — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:41:10 GMT

I joined WW on September 26th and as of today down 26.8 pounds. I eat a fruit or a vegetable with every meal. I tend to stick with a high fiber diet with most of the fiber coming from plants. No smoothies, on WW fruite is "0" points but in a smoothie all the fruits have points because the body does not have to work to digest the food. I only eat salad if I am out and actually avoid it and here is why. The dressing adds a lot of points because of the fat. Veggies like Green Beans and Broccoli have a lot more fiber than the lettuce. Check it out. Once I stopped eating salads weight loss became so much easier. I love WW, it has worked really well for me and plan to contiue. I also make sure I walk at least 5000 steps per day on my fitbit. I don't use all of my fit points and smart points a week. I try to stick to it everyday and I guess I always do well because I hardly go into my extra points.

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conlt — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:45:16 GMT

The new system assigns points differently, but the fit points really add up, so I wear a fitbit. I lost 4.4 pounds in the last 2 weeks, just weighed in today. I love WW, it is working for me and I am 57.

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qualitygal — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 16:21:23 GMT

Well, my change worked and I lost a pound. Due to my back, exercise is pretty much out, but I do what I can. Maybe today I can lose another and I'll be on my weekly target goal.

Thank you ladies who responded kindly, one I just sort of ignore anyway, due to that person's track record here. So thank you. Oh and I do agree WW's works, I just needed to tweek and will till I get there. I believe in WW.

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debic — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 11:58:47 GMT

Keep on plugging along is all I can say. I know there's always plateaus in dieting. And for goodness sakes don't starve yourself, that is supposed to be worse than being overweight. Lower your expectations, Rome wasn't built in a day as they say.

I had a friend who did WW on line, and she looked amazing when she was done.

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debic — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 12:03:51 GMT

@qualitygal wrote:
Well, my change worked and I lost a pound. Due to my back, exercise is pretty much out, but I do what I can. Maybe today I can lose another and I'll be on my weekly target goal.
Thank you ladies who responded kindly, one I just sort of ignore anyway, due to that person's track record here. So thank you. Oh and I do agree WW's works, I just needed to tweek and will till I get there. I believe inn WW.

Have you tried laying on your back on your bed and doing arm and leg exercises? That would be very low impact and protect your back. A PT could recommend something like that.

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MomCat — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 12:54:19 GMT

You don't need to belong to a group to do this, or eat dried out fake food. I'm proof of it. You need determination and research on what foods to eat that are filling. Good luck to you!!!!, and hang in there. You are so right about it being insane to keep doing what doesn't work for you. We all should find what works for our individual needs. A big hint for me was watching the sugar count. It's in many prepared foods, but that doesn't mean you can't eat those foods. Just keep it in check. Sugar is the evil of the food chain. Cut that back, and you've won half the battle.

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yisbuff2 — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 15:17:05 GMT

Congratulations on your new success @qualitygal! I just wanted to add that my sister has had great success on WW. One thing she has mentioned that may also be helpful to you is to be sure to drink enough water. She found when all other factors were in line that drinking water seemed to help improve her results.

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qualitygal — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 16:22:28 GMT

@yisbuff2, thanks and good for your sister too and I lost my 2 lbs. that I wanted to this week, so I'm a happy camper.