Hi ladies,
I am about to update the front page - any other weights you want me to update on the front page?
Dannie - Fab you did it!! 1st!! congrats hun!! Now to go for the 21lbs mark!
Laura2919 - welcome hun! I will add you to the front page
Well done to all the other losses!!
Hey guys
was wondering if someone can explain the basics of WW...
I really need to start on my weight loss journey but I'm not sure were to start... i need to loose approx 20 kilos.....
Thanks guys
Hi Squarepants!!
The basics - lets see if I can remember it all. (Are you going to follow the points or propoints system?)
Propoints - You get a daily propoints allowance that is based on your age, height and current weight. It is recommended that you use all these propoints in the day. You will also be given a weekly allowance of 49 propoints. These are there for you to use if and when you want or need. You can save them for a special occasion or just if you want something extra and have finished your daily points. Some people use all of these points in the week where as others hardly touch them.
You can also earn more propoints by exercising. The duration and intensity of the exercise will determine how many propoints you earn each time.
Food - The propoints value is based on carb, protein, fat and fibre content. There are books and a calculator you can buy from the online shop or from the weekly meetings that will tell you how many propoints are in the basic foods. If using the online tracker it automatically tells you how many propoints for each food.
There are free foods - all fresh fruits, most vegetables and salads! I lived on these!!
I found that carbs, esp pasta, was higher in propoints.
There is also an ipod/iphone app that I loved!! Don't know if there is an android app though.
Hope this helps. If you have any more questions, please dont hesitate to ask!
Sorry I've been MIA. Had a very busy week between courses at work, scan and citizenship ceremony! I'm just glad its the weekend and I get to catch up on sleep and B&B!!
Here is the scan pics - one chilled baby here! Hands behind the head and legs up!!
https://i522.photobucket.com/albums/w346/strirrel/speckle/Scan25042012-1c.jpg
It even decided after about 10 minutes that enough was enough and turned over and went to sleep!! Cheeky little one!!
Hope everyone has had a good week and enjoying the weekend!