PnP, Maybe it is because we care and don't want you to possibly get tired of eating them day in and day out. Also about the journals I just picked up some new journals from my meeting and they have omited all the Smart One's Coupons along with the Smart One sayings at the top. ;)

IF we are self-rightous or hypocritical, then so are you because you are saying that you moving on to W/W after you quit your Get Started diet? Here are some of your quotes (cut and pasted from your posts):

Originally Posted by :
I'm going to stick with 123 and see if I have any results. However, I saw this diet on another board and the people there have had great success with it so I plan on giving it a try for a week starting next week to see if I have any success.

Originally Posted by :
I'm motivated to do this right now but I'm not sure how long I will be able to do it. At least a week but I'm not sure about more. But if it jumpstarts me then that's fine. I plan to continue WW so I don't see myself gaining back anything that I might lose.

Originally Posted by :
I don't plan on gaining it back because I will follow WW to continue to lose and since people think that WW is the "end all be all" of plans (you know who you are) there's no way I can gain the weight back right?

So who is hypocritical?

We never once said not to have them but you assumed that was what we were say. And you know what "assume" means - you make an a$$ out of you and me! LOL! ;) My thoughts are that you can make your own frozen means for

1) less cost than the ones you buy
2) with more nutrition and less sodium
3) more for for equal to or less calories
4) better taste


Oh one thing I keep meaning to ask you is to list the frozen meals you have that are 4 points because I was looking this weekend and couldn't find but 1 or 2 that were 4 or under. Or you could just PM me with the list. I like to see these some I can try to make one with more food and the same points. Thanks in advance.

Pretty in Pink,
I'm sorry you got the impression that "everyone" on this board thinks WW is the greatest thing in the world--there are a lot of WW members here, but also a lot of folks who have done and are doing other plans that work well for them. Also, I don't think folks who think WW is great and yet don't agree with every little detail of the program are hypocrites. Like Brigette, I found it worked for me but I don't subscribe to each and every one of its tenets! I lost weight on Slimfast, on calorie counting, on nothing-but-tomato-juice, you name it. But only on WW have I managed to KEEP IT OFF. Why? Probably not because of WW--probably because it was one of many healthy, real-food-based approaches to restrained eating, and it happened to be what I was doing when I was finally ready to hear the "click."

On a board of this size, several things are bound to happen:
1) You're going to be misconstrued by someone at some time and get unsolicited advice or undeserved criticism. It happens. People don't always read that carefully.

2) You're going to meet people you love and wish they lived nearby so they could be your best girlfriends and diet buddies for all time, people who just seem to be itchin' for a fight all the time who leave you shaking your head, and people who give you a royal pain. We get all kinds here. There will even be some people you like just fine some times and disagree with profoundly other times. The nice thing is, you have control over your interactions.

3) You may, if you post often, develop your own reputation--either as someone with something to offer (asking good questions or providing helpful answers) or someone with a bad attitude. I know you didn't mean to insult ALL the WW members on this board, but it might have sounded that way. I like to re-read my posts a few times to make sure I haven't been inadvertently insulting, but I always manage to step on people's toes by accident in ways I didn't anticipate.

I hope you'll join us on the WW boards when you begin the WW program in earnest, and you'll find a wide variety of interesting and helpful people. Everyone is really just trying to help.

Right on Bumby, Bridgette and Kelly_S!

We are just here to help. Some people LIKE frozen meals, some people don't...and some people tweak them.

All these posts are suggestions...take 'em or leave 'em!

ww
 

I think ww is healthier diet for everyone, but frozen dinners are good
if you are in a hurry and don't have time to cook real foood.
hefty

Re: ww
 

i think w.w. is healthier diet. but frozen dinners are good if you're
in a hurry and don't have time to cook real food

Right on Bumby!
 

I really enjoy reading your posts, even more so now that I've found out you're a doctor!

My personal experience with Weight Watchers is so-so - I've joined at least five-six times at different periods in my life (starting back when I was 9 or 10). I think that Weight Watchers is more adept than most of the other programs out there in keeping up with nutritional information - and is reasonably priced for most people. However, for me personally, Weight Watchers isn't much of a help, mainly because I read just about everything that comes out regarding nutrition and weight loss - books, magazines, research etc. I already know how to eat healthy - so WW isn't giving me any information I don't already have. I get plenty of support from my husband, family members and of course this message board! Another thing is, that even with 1/2 hour meetings as opposed to the ones that would take up to 1 1/2 - 2 hours sometimes, it is still difficult for me to fit the meetings into my busy day.

But - I can see where WW would work for people. And, unlike other programs, buying all the extra stuff is optional - including the books, the scales, and the WW food products. As for frozen meals, I don't eat them often, since I don't even own a microwave at home and it takes so much energy and time to heat one of those dern things in the oven! And, for me the portions are often too small. For 350 calories I would rather have a plate of pasta topped with a good marinara sauce and a very large portion of fresh, lightly sauteed veggies, such as zucchini, tomatoes, mushrooms...okay, I'm ready to eat now!

Hi Everyone,

Just thought this was an interesting subject and wanted to pop in. I enjoy frozen diet meals on occasion, I think they really help me out when I am in a pinch or when my kids want corn dogs and fries and I don't want to spend the points on it.

I would like to remind everyone that the 3fc have set down some rules for the boards and some of you may want to check them. This is a very diverse forum and is an easy area for arguments to pop up. Let's all try to respect eachothers feelings and opinions. Let's enjoy ourselves, life's too short.

Brenda

I am no longer following this plan. I am eating low calorie and low fat however- and eat the frozen dinners for lunch.
Starting Weight- 189
Present Weight- 179
Goal Weight- 1st goal 165; 2nd goal 150

lose with attitude!!!
 

I understand P in P frustration with looking for support here. Why can't we just help each other in our endeavors.....?????? Trying to tell someone what they are losing instead of, "CONGRATULATIONS for doing a good job......... seems a tad critical! We are all here for the same reason, to get healthy. kurly