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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2021 21:11:50 GMT
Hi everyone.
It's been so long since I've been here. I checked my profile, and I only made two posts here and that was back in 2018!
Well, I'm here because I promised myself BACK ON JANUARY 1, that i would lose this weight, but I haven't been doing very well.
An important question I have, since this seems likes such a nice board (sometimes I lurk), is do you have to be following an actual WW program to be a member here? Yes, I was following Pointsplus, as is my username, but researching WW, I came across a book written by an ex WW Manager, Liz Josefsberg, I bought the book and I really like the program and what it has to say. If this is solely for the WW plans, I get it, and that only makes sense, but I thought I'd ask. Liz Josefsberg left WW and her plan is moderately low carb, nowhere near the famous "keto." I'm starting it tomorrow.
I heard about WW plan changes for 2022, and it's exciting, as I honestly abhor the present plans, and they lost me with the Smartpoints calculation.
Anyway, thanks for reading this, and any feedback is appreciated.
Sheryl
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Post by DebDoesWW on Jul 23, 2021 23:11:25 GMT
Hi Sheryl!! Welcome back I remember you (loved your name)!! No, you absolutely do not have to be a WW member here. We have people doing all kinds of programs, everyone is welcome. š¤ I just did a quick Google of Liz, that looks interesting you'll have to tell us more about it and how it goes for you. (Here's the link if anyone else is interested.) www.target100program.com/I agree with you about SmartPoints, really hoping they come up with something completely new and put SP's in the rear view mirror once and for all.
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Post by bbbearsmom on Jul 23, 2021 23:41:52 GMT
@pointsplusgal, I also started to split with WW over Smart Points and Free Style sent me to calorie counting. I've made peace with the Green plan and am wary of the changes. WW and I haven't thought the same in years.
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Post by susan092907 on Jul 24, 2021 12:27:21 GMT
Hi @pointsplusgal! WW lost many of us, including me, when it abandoned Points Plus and came up with Smart Points. Since then, I've done calorie counting and a version of points plus on iTrackBites. Right now I'm giving WW green plan a try after some tweaking to try to make it work better for me. I'd like to hear more about how your new program is working out.
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Post by cherryt38 on Jul 24, 2021 12:59:03 GMT
You can do whatever you want here and you'll get support for working on losing weight no matter how you're doing it, or even if you're not. You'll get support for whatever you're trying to do, be it exercise, eating healthy, self improvement, whatever.
I for one am not on any type of plan, just eating healthy food, concentrating on more fruits, vegetables, less meats, and eating only when I'm hungry. No points, calories, nor anything else "diet-y." However I do journal what I eat. It helps me keep track of what I'm eating and whether it is varied enough.
Jump in on any thread that interests you. And welcome back.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2021 13:08:01 GMT
Oh, thank you all so much! I belong to many groups on Facebook, and I have to tell you, this is the most friendliest, helpful group ever. I belong to a zillion groups, and I rarely go into any of them anymore. We are living in confusing, negative times and this particular group is like a breath of fresh air. Deb, thank you for the link to Target 100. I didnāt know if I was allowed to post it, so I didnāt. My official start date is today. I did start and stop during the onslaught of covid. I had put on about 10 pounds, on top of my already being overweight, was extremely stressed, and just couldnāt commit to anything. Thank God, I am in a different mindset now and ready to take my life back.
On a different note, may I thank this group for itās respect and honoring of Mike (Zazzles). Back In the day of the official Weight Watchers message boards, Mike and I conversed a lot. He was always so helpful. Some people you just donāt forget. Reading about his passing was a shock to me.
Well thank you all again. I am in!
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Post by linda72 on Jul 24, 2021 13:08:05 GMT
@pointsplusgal, like many people here, I'm am "sort-of following WW". Keep us posted on your progress with the plan by Liz J. Welcome!
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Post by DebDoesWW on Jul 24, 2021 14:25:04 GMT
Sheryl what was your user name on the old WWMB? I keep thinking your name sounds so familiar.
Mike was definitely one of a kind. ā¤ļø
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2021 15:52:56 GMT
Deb, back in the day I think it might have been pointsplusgal or maybe coffeebrain. Unfortunately, I just canāt remember. Deb, is there any way of changing my sign in username? donāt believe Iāll ever return to Pointsplus again. Itās time for me to explore new, fresh stuff and move on. Thatās one of the reasons I was attracted to Target 100, aside from the fact that I do need to keep those carbs down for my blood sugar. If I canāt change it, thatās ok. Iām just grateful to still be here.
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Post by DebDoesWW on Jul 24, 2021 16:22:26 GMT
Bwahahaha coffeebrain that one would have made me smile every time I saw it š āļøš§ š¤£š¤£
There is no way to change the name you sign in with, you'd just have to make a new one BUT you can change the "display name", the name everyone sees.
To do that just click on you name > edit profile > personal > and just enter whatever name you want to use on the top line that says "display name".
Honestly it's probably just easier to make a new name because if people go to tag you and do an @displayname it won't tag. It has to be the actual user name that you signed up with to work. (In case anyone wonders what occasionally you tag someone and it doesn't work, that's the reason.)
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Post by linda72 on Jul 24, 2021 17:54:02 GMT
easier to make a new name Since you only have 6 posts, this would be the time to change. Keep the same avatar (picture) for awhile so we "recognize" you and then you can change that after we get used to your new name. (this is just my idea; you are free to do whatever you like!)
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2021 18:24:01 GMT
Ok, please pardon my idiocy, but you mean just re-register again and create a new profile, but keep the flowers profile picture right? As you can see, I am not too tech savvy.
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Post by linda72 on Jul 24, 2021 19:10:56 GMT
re-register again and create a new profile Yes, do this and pick a new name; anything you like!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2021 12:37:02 GMT
Thank you Linda. I will re-register later when I get back to the desktop.
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Post by DebDoesWW on Jul 25, 2021 15:31:32 GMT
@pointsplusgal you can absolutely just change your display name since that is easier, I just know instead of doing the simple tagging where I just click on someone's name above, I type in names and boom there it is @displayname instead of being tagged. I know it always happens with Chook and borntexan before she changed her name. š
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