Question Calories and counting

Shaw1723 · Veteran Member

Question Calories and counting

Chelle · Co-Moderator

I am following the Flex points so I do not worry about calories due to just staying within my points. I still measure stuff if just to make sure I don't go over what is allowed with points. I may not do it everytime, but I do it every so often to make sure the portions sizes don't grow. Don't know if that helps any.

AnnaleeG · Senior Member

I don't count caleries, Just points.

a one cup serving is about the size of a tennis ball,

1/2 cup is about the size of computer mouse

3 oz of meat is the size of a deck of cards

Hope that helps.

Colette · Moderator

The WW Flex Point program doesn't really use calories, just points. If you can get your hands on a WW Week One booklet and paper points calculator it would be the best thing. You might see if WW is running a free membership offer in your area...then, you can join for free and get the information just for the price of one week's membership ($11.00) If you decide to stay with the program it is $11.00 per week but if you don't continue, you will have the plan materials and can use them at home. They really are invaluable.

If you just want to count the calories and fats, then you will find alot of our recipes have the nutrtional data posted with them. Try to use recipes with the lowest points values.

I started out weighing 306 lbs and I got 30 points per day, plus 35 extra weekly points. I am down to 252 lbs...and in another 3 lbs I will lose points and go down to (I think....) 27 points. The more weight you lose on WW, the lower your daily points target, but you get to keep your extra points to use for special occasions or treats.

If you want to private message me I can get out my week one booklet and we can go over some plan information.

Good luck and know that we're cheering you on! Colette

Shaw1723 · Veteran Member

my biggest problem right now is convincing my 400+lb hubby that we need help he wants to go on all these crazy diets and i am like trying to stay within in the calories allowed and i know my biggest problem is not eating enough lol i know that sounds crazy i am 296 and i dont eat enough shaw1723

Chelle · Co-Moderator

No...it really doesn't. I have tried the "starvation" diets and didn't lose...sometimes gained! When you don't eat enough your body thinks it is starving and holds on to the fat. Kinda crazy huh? Just the way God created us...to survive the hard times.

If it encourages your hubby any....mine has lost 64 lbs on WW...and is doing great on it. Click here to see some pictures of him....and he has lost since the last were taken.

Shaw1723 · Veteran Member

cool chelle I am going to talk to him tonight he is constantly telling you have to do something you know we both have to do something i really think we need meetings cause i think he has been off and on like this his whole life and i know i have and i know i can do it but i just need a push i guess I was at 400 at one time and i dropped to 195 before my first wedding in 1998 but i have had a divorce , remarriage , pregancy and now i am at 296 so i know i can do it but i also had a lot of support and a big thing to want to be down in weight so i think i will just have a talk with my husband Lol that isnt always a good thing when it comes to money lol but what is more important then health shaw1723

Chelle · Co-Moderator

Well...not to down WW or anything....I need the accountability myself....but DH doesn't go to meetings. He just follows the program with me. He watches our money, too, which balances out 'cause I don't as much. LOL So the way he sees it, we are getting 2 for the price of one!

And he has lost more than anyone else in our group! I think it depends on the person. I help hold him accoutable (and his will power is better than mine) and that is enough for him.

Colette · Moderator

Shaw...my husband has been following along with me and he's lost 27 lbs! You can do it without the meetings, but honestly...I coldn't I need my meetings every week. It's where you go to get unconditional love and support. My leader says: "If you've had a bad week you need the meeting. If you've had a good week the meeting needs you!"

You can't imagine how much encouragement and I get at meeting, and how much it feeds me spiritually. You are 3 times more likely to reach your goal if you attend meetings rather that trying it yourself at home...and more likely to keep it off.

I talked to the receptionist at WW and she said that they usually have a free membership off in the fall...so it shouldn't be long coming. I buy the season passes...you buy a block of meetings at once and get them a couple of dollars cheaper. Plus, they are coming out with an online pass, where you sign up and your credit card is charged every month automatically for meetings. I think I'll just keep buying the blocks if they have them, because I don't like to charge things.

You do save eventually though, because you don't buy junk food...and you eat less and healthier, less processed foods.

If I find a coupon for free membership I'll send it to you. Hang in there...blessings, Colette

Chelle · Co-Moderator

Shaw....I believe you can call the 1-800 number for your state and ask about scholarships, too. I don't know a lot about them, but a couple of ladies in our group have had them. It's worth checking into.

I...like Coe....need the meetings for my accountability! What is it about men?

Shaw1723 · Veteran Member

thank you for all the info i am sorry i havent been around this week i am dealing with stress in my house my lovely husband decieded in january that we would move my mom in with us I was totally against it now I am paying for it with stress shortly after we all moved into together she got fired and now she has this van she cant do anything with but she wont sign it over to me so i can use it she cant afford the upkeep let alone the insurance but what does she do letting it sit but gets mad at me cause i wont take her anywhere and if i do she says i rush her

so i have just been trying to stay calm and not let the stress get to me

Chelle · Co-Moderator

Adding you to my prayer list!!!!! ((((((Shaw)))))))

Colette · Moderator

Shawnna honey, I'm sorry. I know how stressful things like that can be...but don't let it get to you. Do something nice for yourself, a bubble bath, soft music, a few minutes with a good book...you deserve it!

I sent you a private message....WW is having free membership starting this month...and some new cheaper ways to pay!

Have a better week...you and your family are in my prayers. Colette

AnnaleeG · Senior Member

I lived with my parents for 18 months after I had been gone for almost 12 years. It wasn't nice.

Prayers and peace from here.

Shaw1723 · Veteran Member

Well he said yes i just have to wait till we get back from our minstry trip next week so we will see

Chelle · Co-Moderator

Shaw1723 wrote:

Well he said yes i just have to wait till we get back from our minstry trip next week so we will see

Ministy trip....sounds interesting! I'd love to hear about it, if you feel like sharing!

Shaw1723 · Veteran Member

Sure I have time to share We travel with a minster and his wife as volunteers into the state prisons and hold services and my dh and I pray with the prisoners and help unload the equipment We enjoy it

except i may not get to go into the prison next week cause we have decieded our daughter dont need to be around my mom and that is a tough decsion and you all are probally thinking the same thing its just a vechile well to us its not its much more then that and so we are facing tough descions and its just been God that we havent tossed her out on her ear for not helping at all with the bills or food and not even trying to help herself or trying to find a job etc Its harder on me because its my mom and i am stuck between a rock and hard place but i cant force her to helpself

I am sorry if this doesnt make sense i am tired and we have been arguing with my mom tonite Its hard being 30 and having fights with my 57 yr old mother i am basically an only child i have a sister she dont care about my mom and i have basically always helped my mom out in whatever way i can and this is the last straw I am just glad it wasnt my idea to move with her lol it was my husbands idea for all of us to live together big mistake !!!!

Chelle · Co-Moderator

Sounds like you have quite a bit on your plate right now. I will be praying for God' wisdom, strength, and peace for you and your family!

Colette · Moderator

I'm lifting you up too honey...

I'm so sorry that you are having these problems. Colette