I really do hope that fruits end up free as we are hearing. Yesterday, I had a full day of eating and was already into flex points. Yet, we were home and it was dessert time and my husband was getting ice cream. I felt hungry and would have felt completely deprived if I had nothing. So, I ate a banana. I'm writing it down and tracking it as per the program we have now, but I didn't feel anywhere near as guilty as I might ordinarily feel.
I'm going shopping tomorrow afternoon and am going to guy ingredients to make a fruit salad that might end up being my saving grace over the next few days.
that is a great link jojo! I'm saving that in my favorites because I'm sure once we are all on this plan and people are having doubts or not understanding it this will be wonderful to refer them to!
I cleaned out cabinets yesterday looking for my Christmas card list (still have not found it!) and decided to chuck the materials from the last 3 WW plans into my recycling bin. Now, that is a commitment to something fresh and new, I must say!
I'm ready to try.
I also want to share something new with you all, while here. We went out to dinner last night and I wanted to look at Longhorn Steakhouse's on line menu ahead of time before we went. I was surprised and happy that they finally have posted nutritional information on all their foods on their web site. For years, they didn't do that and one would have to guess.
I had citrus grilled chicken with their rice. I found that their fat free ranch dressing was only 45 calories (and used about 1/3rd) of what was given to me. I had the tiniest piece of bread. I think I did well as I was armed with proper information. I have written to Longhorn before about this and gotten a whishy washy answer that "all our foods are individually prepared" and that they cannot provide the information. I guess they bent, finally, to popular demand.
I will have steak there again (it's our family favorite place to eat out) but I know for sure what nutritional information is available to me there.
I might have been a bit less careful there last night, but with Thanksgiving coming this week and a houseful of food and company, you can't be too careful!
I've looked up a videos from members for the new ProPoints plan on youtube and a lot of people LOVE it. These videos are majority from the UK since it's already launched there. I'm a little nervous for it to start however I'm also anxious to see if it will work better, more effectively, and quicker or if I'll prefer the old plan.
I am SO excited about this plan! My friend goes now and her leader has mentioned how great the new program is. I"m starting Sunday! I need to get on track before the holidays!!
I'm a current WWer been on the program since 6/1/10 and I just got my 50 lb charm.. total weight loss = 56.6 lbs!!! I'm a bit nervous about the new program but I will listen to my leader's instructions and see how it goes!
I'm excited because i think what never worked for me at WW is that i was eating too many carbs and this new calculater looks like those are the foods it has made higher points.
I just hate the first day when they tell you your starting weight, i have a REAL hard time with that
I'm actually excited about the new program. I just started WW (on my own) again 2 weeks ago and this time I am stressing eating healthy foods (veggies, fruit, lean protein) instead of just staying within my points. I think this new system will really work with the new way I am eating.
I will actually have to come up with the cash to join online though so that's a downside.
Just a few more days and we'll all have the information and I hope we continue this or some other thread to talk through and understand the changes.
Funny thing. I'm going to my WW meeting and literally driving to meet someone for lunch afterwards. Good planning? Hmmm.... But, I can order what I think it right. It's Legal Seafoods and they have healthy choices.
