Eating all you points.... should you? Shouldnt you? - MiniMins.com

**Starlight** · 22nd June, 2008

WW is such a different diet to a lot, well most others, NOTHING is offlimits to us be it chocolate, take away, crisps or whatever - so long as its pointed and within your limits.

Sometimes, ok a lot of the times, its hard to get your head round the fact that eating that bar of chocolate ISNT going to ruin your weeks wi results, and eating that bag of crisps or having that takeaway is fine. I think most of us still have a mindset that 'bad' food is a no no and feel guilty.

The other thing Ive noticed more and more is people almost being scared to use their points, theres a common misconception that the less you eat the more weight you lose. Yes to a degree thats true, but like most diets, WW is carefully planned and structured and your points allowance is set for a reason. Whatever your points allowance is you HAVE to have them. You can bank NO MORE than 4 a day, but if you do bank them, theyre meant to be used by the end of the week. Eating way under your points, tempting though it can be at times, is totally counter productive. It WONT speed your weight loss up, in fact itll slow it down.

Resist the urge to cut back your points, have that extra bar of chocolate, or sandwich or what ever itll take to get your points up to where they should be.

Remember the beauty of WW is being able to eat what you want, when you want - enjoy it

Hmmm that wasnt meant to sound like a lecture

wannabe10 · 23rd June, 2008

Well said and soso true

LoveIt · 23rd June, 2008

Yep I totally agree!
The best thing about WW is that you can carry it on afterwards - it's not some fad diet that you stop as soon as you get to goal - it's realistic to follow forever!!
I lost 2st when I was 15 and kept it off untill I was 18 and found alcohol and take aways at uni! :-) So I know its easy to maintain too - well as easy as maintaining your weight goes!!
I never have problems eating all my points - mainly because of my lard arse portions I eat but hopefully it'll work for me again - we'll see on my Wednesday WI!

**PS - sorry for babbling on and turning everyone's threads into all about ME ME ME! :-) I could have just said yep I totally agree! Hehe! Will try not to babble so much in future threads - here I go again....**

I love WW! x

Taffy Girl · 23rd June, 2008

Thanks for the "lecture"

Sandy - its just what I needed.

Its not that I'm scared to eat them I just save a few for an evening snack and end up falling asleep before Ive had my munchies.

I'm determined to eat all 21 of my points today. Only another 6 to go!!!

Loulabella · 23rd June, 2008

Hmmmmm after reading that I might eat some choc in a bit as today so far I've had 13 of my 19. I keep thinking - but I am full - I dont actually want anymore and my head does keep saying - u'll have gained tomorrow!!!

In terms of banking - could I save the 4 a day during mon-fri to spend on vodka on sat night???? hehehehehehehe!!!

Marie_D · 23rd June, 2008

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Originally Posted by Loulabella

In terms of banking - could I save the 4 a day during mon-fri to spend on vodka on sat night???? hehehehehehehe!!!

Sounds like a plan! Lol! And exactly why ww is so great, because joking aside, you really could do that and have a drunken night out - guilt free!

My personal downfall is pizza

so if I managed to save 4pts a day then they would almost definitely be used on pizza at the weekend

Loulabella · 23rd June, 2008

Oh I love Pizza...... Domino's Pepperoni Passion - Oh god, I am dribbling......

Have a night out sat planned so think I am gonna save as many as possible so I can get wasted...oooops, I mean, er have the odd wine spritzer on sat night

**Starlight** · 23rd June, 2008

Theres no harm at all in saving 4 a day between now and then, just dont save more than that and be sure use them up before the end of your week

Marie_D · 23rd June, 2008

Yey!....another Pepperonni Passion lover! I'm not alone then, haha. Problem is, I usually eat half a large one...with 3 garlic and herb dibs!! (and half a portion of chicken strippers....and half a portion of garlic bread...and half a portion of waffles, hahaha...hmm, can't think why I'm now obese can you!? Lol).

Loulabella · 23rd June, 2008

Ur ok - I've been known to eat the entire large size....alone with 6 dips! No joke!!! Woooooooooooo!

Marie_D · 23rd June, 2008

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Originally Posted by Loulabella

Ur ok - I've been known to eat the entire large size....alone with 6 dips! No joke!!! Woooooooooooo!

Hahaha, me and you are really gonna get on, lol!!

Loulabella · 23rd June, 2008

Yep - nothing better than a massive Domino's - they rule - although have u seen the fat that is on the bottom of the box when finished!!! I have eaten my boyf under the table in a Domino's eat off - prob why I am now overweight.....hmmmmmm

22nd June, 2008	#1 (permalink)
Starlight Moderator Starlight's Profile Albums Starlight's Photo Gallery Tournaments Won: 264 Join Date: 28th December, 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 17,050 My Mood: Rep Power: 401 Diet: Weight Watchers Height: 5' 11" Start Date: Jan 09 2007	Eating all you points.... should you? Shouldnt you? WW is such a different diet to a lot, well most others, NOTHING is offlimits to us be it chocolate, take away, crisps or whatever - so long as its pointed and within your limits. Sometimes, ok a lot of the times, its hard to get your head round the fact that eating that bar of chocolate ISNT going to ruin your weeks wi results, and eating that bag of crisps or having that takeaway is fine. I think most of us still have a mindset that 'bad' food is a no no and feel guilty. The other thing Ive noticed more and more is people almost being scared to use their points, theres a common misconception that the less you eat the more weight you lose. Yes to a degree thats true, but like most diets, WW is carefully planned and structured and your points allowance is set for a reason. Whatever your points allowance is you HAVE to have them. You can bank NO MORE than 4 a day, but if you do bank them, theyre meant to be used by the end of the week. Eating way under your points, tempting though it can be at times, is totally counter productive. It WONT speed your weight loss up, in fact itll slow it down. Resist the urge to cut back your points, have that extra bar of chocolate, or sandwich or what ever itll take to get your points up to where they should be. Remember the beauty of WW is being able to eat what you want, when you want - enjoy it Hmmm that wasnt meant to sound like a lecture __________________ Jan 9 2007 - Started WeightWatchers Jan 9 2008 - lost 127lbs (9.1stones) Next Mini goal: 175lbs - 12.5 stones

23rd June, 2008	#2 (permalink)
wannabe10 Needs a life wannabe10's Profile Albums wannabe10's Photo Gallery Join Date: 12th May, 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,166 My Mood: Rep Power: 32 Diet: Cambridge Start Weight: 161lb Current Weight: 133lb Goal Weight: 119lb Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 28lb Weight to Lose: 14lb % Lost 17.39%	Well said and soso true __________________ I'M DOING IT THIS TIME!!!

23rd June, 2008	#3 (permalink)
LoveIt Me on the right! x LoveIt's Profile Albums LoveIt's Photo Gallery Join Date: 30th April, 2008 Location: Twickenham Posts: 305 My Mood: Rep Power: 4 Diet: Weight Watchers... woop woop	Yep I totally agree! The best thing about WW is that you can carry it on afterwards - it's not some fad diet that you stop as soon as you get to goal - it's realistic to follow forever!! I lost 2st when I was 15 and kept it off untill I was 18 and found alcohol and take aways at uni! :-) So I know its easy to maintain too - well as easy as maintaining your weight goes!! I never have problems eating all my points - mainly because of my lard arse portions I eat but hopefully it'll work for me again - we'll see on my Wednesday WI! PS - sorry for babbling on and turning everyone's threads into all about ME ME ME! :-) I could have just said yep I totally agree! Hehe! Will try not to babble so much in future threads - here I go again.... I love WW! x __________________ ****Messed around on CD so joining WW on 18th June*** Weigh-in at WW 18/06/08 - 11.11lb 25/06/08 - 11.5lb -6lb 02/07/08 - STS 16/07/08 - GAIN 1lb 23/07/08 - 11.4lb -2lb Ooops been a bad girl... 28/08/08 - 11.5lb +1 Goal 1 - Ge into the 10's for Lou's bday 06/09 5bs to go........ Goal 2 - Get into the 9's Goal 3 - Get in them diesel jeans ULTIMATE GOAL - Get to 9st 7lbs!!!!!**

23rd June, 2008	#5 (permalink)
Loulabella Gonna be skinny! Loulabella's Profile Albums Loulabella's Photo Gallery Join Date: 16th June, 2008 Location: Nr Winchester Posts: 768 My Mood: Rep Power: 16 Diet: Weight Watchers Height: 5' 4" Start Date: October Start Weight: 166lb Goal Weight: 138lb BMI Information:	Hmmmmm after reading that I might eat some choc in a bit as today so far I've had 13 of my 19. I keep thinking - but I am full - I dont actually want anymore and my head does keep saying - u'll have gained tomorrow!!! In terms of banking - could I save the 4 a day during mon-fri to spend on vodka on sat night???? hehehehehehehe!!! __________________ Start Date - 28th October Goals: Manage week 1 - DONE! Lose 4lbs - DONE! Lose 7lbs Get into the 10's. Lose 14lbs (10.12) 10% - 10.10 = Lose 16lbs Lose 21lbs (10.5) 10stone - Asses if I want to go further. Get into the 9's. Lose 28lbs (9.12) Goal is 8.12

23rd June, 2008	#7 (permalink)
Loulabella Gonna be skinny! Loulabella's Profile Albums Loulabella's Photo Gallery Join Date: 16th June, 2008 Location: Nr Winchester Posts: 768 My Mood: Rep Power: 16 Diet: Weight Watchers Height: 5' 4" Start Date: October Start Weight: 166lb Goal Weight: 138lb BMI Information:	Oh I love Pizza...... Domino's Pepperoni Passion - Oh god, I am dribbling...... Have a night out sat planned so think I am gonna save as many as possible so I can get wasted...oooops, I mean, er have the odd wine spritzer on sat night __________________ Start Date - 28th October Goals: Manage week 1 - DONE! Lose 4lbs - DONE! Lose 7lbs Get into the 10's. Lose 14lbs (10.12) 10% - 10.10 = Lose 16lbs Lose 21lbs (10.5) 10stone - Asses if I want to go further. Get into the 9's. Lose 28lbs (9.12) Goal is 8.12

23rd June, 2008	#4 (permalink)
Taffy Girl Regular Member Taffy Girl's Profile Albums Taffy Girl's Photo Gallery Join Date: 31st May, 2008 Location: South Wales Posts: 82 My Mood: Rep Power: 3 Diet: Weight Watchers	Thanks for the "lecture" Sandy - its just what I needed. Its not that I'm scared to eat them I just save a few for an evening snack and end up falling asleep before Ive had my munchies. I'm determined to eat all 21 of my points today. Only another 6 to go!!!

23rd June, 2008	#8 (permalink)
Starlight Moderator Starlight's Profile Albums Starlight's Photo Gallery Tournaments Won: 264 Join Date: 28th December, 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 17,050 My Mood: Rep Power: 401 Diet: Weight Watchers Height: 5' 11" Start Date: Jan 09 2007	Theres no harm at all in saving 4 a day between now and then, just dont save more than that and be sure use them up before the end of your week __________________ Jan 9 2007 - Started WeightWatchers Jan 9 2008 - lost 127lbs (9.1stones) Next Mini goal: 175lbs - 12.5 stones

23rd June, 2008	#9 (permalink)
Marie_D Forum Master Marie_D's Profile Albums Marie_D's Photo Gallery Join Date: 2nd January, 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 3,718 My Mood: Rep Power: 73 Diet: Weight Watchers Height: 5' 5" Start Date: 20th Nov '08 Start Weight: 191lb Current Weight: 189lb Goal Weight: 143lb BMI Information: Current BMI: 31.4 Start BMI: 31.8 Goal BMI: 23.8 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 2lb Weight to Lose: 46lb % Lost 1.05%	Yey!....another Pepperonni Passion lover! I'm not alone then, haha. Problem is, I usually eat half a large one...with 3 garlic and herb dibs!! (and half a portion of chicken strippers....and half a portion of garlic bread...and half a portion of waffles, hahaha...hmm, can't think why I'm now obese can you!? Lol). __________________ My steps to goal... 1 - Lose 12lb (1/4 of the way there!) 2 - Lose 12lb (Half way there!!) 3 - Lose 12lb (3/4 of the way there!) 4 - Lose 12lb (GOAL!!!) Doesn't seem so far away now does it, just 4 small steps to Slimdom

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Loulabella Gonna be skinny! Loulabella's Profile Albums Loulabella's Photo Gallery Join Date: 16th June, 2008 Location: Nr Winchester Posts: 768 My Mood: Rep Power: 16 Diet: Weight Watchers Height: 5' 4" Start Date: October Start Weight: 166lb Goal Weight: 138lb BMI Information:	Ur ok - I've been known to eat the entire large size....alone with 6 dips! No joke!!! Woooooooooooo! __________________ Start Date - 28th October Goals: Manage week 1 - DONE! Lose 4lbs - DONE! Lose 7lbs Get into the 10's. Lose 14lbs (10.12) 10% - 10.10 = Lose 16lbs Lose 21lbs (10.5) 10stone - Asses if I want to go further. Get into the 9's. Lose 28lbs (9.12) Goal is 8.12

23rd June, 2008	#12 (permalink)
Loulabella Gonna be skinny! Loulabella's Profile Albums Loulabella's Photo Gallery Join Date: 16th June, 2008 Location: Nr Winchester Posts: 768 My Mood: Rep Power: 16 Diet: Weight Watchers Height: 5' 4" Start Date: October Start Weight: 166lb Goal Weight: 138lb BMI Information:	Yep - nothing better than a massive Domino's - they rule - although have u seen the fat that is on the bottom of the box when finished!!! I have eaten my boyf under the table in a Domino's eat off - prob why I am now overweight.....hmmmmmm __________________ Start Date - 28th October Goals: Manage week 1 - DONE! Lose 4lbs - DONE! Lose 7lbs Get into the 10's. Lose 14lbs (10.12) 10% - 10.10 = Lose 16lbs Lose 21lbs (10.5) 10stone - Asses if I want to go further. Get into the 9's. Lose 28lbs (9.12) Goal is 8.12