Hi, brand spanking new here. I started my diet a few weeks ago. Really started HARD yesterday . I am doing the old WW points vs the new Points Plus. I am doing it on my own with a diary. I have all the old books /point charts etc.

I am 52 yrs old and my joints are killing me. I use to be sooooooo active, walking /gym and riding bike. I use to weigh about 200lbs 7 yrs ago and now it's crept up and need to seriously work hard.

My first goal is 10% of original weight so I guess that would be 28 pounds..6 pounds down and counting.

hi Rheagan & welcome aboard the board! Good for you for getting going, those joints are going to thank you soon enough Hope to hear lots from you on the boards!

Thanks for the encouraging words ! Wow you sure have done well ! I am working one step at a time. Your before and after photo's sure are an inspiration.

I hear ya about the joints. A year ago I was 40 years old but felt 100...back, knees and hips were killing me. I feel like a teenager this year!
Wishing you success on your journey...you can do it!

thanks! I'm such a faker in those workout clothes tho LOL I got them as a gift and have worn them twice I think. I'm more a comfy pants and loose shirt worker-outer! But those show off the goods more dramatically

Welcome Rheagan!

I'm 54, been doing online WW since 3/10, lost ~70+# and I am here to tell you it works if you give it time. Since I don't go to meetings either, 3FC is great for the camaraderie and accountability. Hope to see you around the boards!!

KatMarie: Thanks for the words of encouragement---my hips are killing me. It's my dream to lose this weight and not have to have hip or knee replacements.

Trazey34: You would never know by your "after" picture you ever were heavy. I hope I look half as good when I lose that much. I hope my skin has some flexibility left lol.

DixChix: Glad to see we can use the WW system without the formal weighing in. Love this website ! What a great job you have done !