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Old 01-11-2011, 10:45 PM   #1  
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I just joined WW. I'm very proud of myself. I really hope this works for me. I'm a little confused about how the points work, but I'm going to get familiar with how things work. I feel really really positive about this.
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Old 01-11-2011, 10:47 PM   #2  
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Welcome Congrats on taking the first step towards a healthier you! If you have any questions just ask away, lots of helpful people around here!
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Old 01-11-2011, 11:37 PM   #3  
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Woo Hoo!

Points really aren't that hard.
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Old 01-12-2011, 03:24 AM   #4  
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Can someone explain the points?? My friend explained it a little bit.

Oh, I joined the online one...does that mean I can't go to a meeting??
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Welcome!! I just joined online Monday. Start adding your food to your tracker. That's the best way to learn the points thing!
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Old 01-12-2011, 09:32 AM   #6  
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Congrats! Read your online materials, under "my plan" and like someone else said - just start adding foods to your tracker, it's the best way to learn. And you can tweak the serving sizes. So if a cup of rice is too much you, you can adjust it.
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Old 01-12-2011, 07:08 PM   #7  
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I started tracking today..and I understand it now. LoL!! It's actually pretty cool.
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Old 01-12-2011, 10:59 PM   #8  
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Each food is given a point value. The point value is based upon the grams of fat, carbs, protein and fiber in the food. Carbs and fat increase points more than protein and fiber decreases the points. In my experience (I count calories also) a point is equal to about 35 to 40 calories depending upon what is in it.

If you are strictly an online member then you don't go to a meeting. In many areas you can obtain a Monthly Pass where you can go to meetings and youhave online access.
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That's awesome! Best of luck to you!
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