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Hi there, everyone.  I joined WW the week Of Thanksgiving.Hi there, everyone. I joined WW the week Of Thanksgiving. (Seriously, Lol) and gave up shortly after the first of the year. I’ve watched so many people express how many pounds they lost in such a short amount of time. In the six weeks I tried WW green, I lost nothing! Not. One. Pound. I’m not even 5’1, and I weigh 150 pounds. I SHOULD NOT weigh that much for being such a little person. It’s so discouraging when I see other people lose 20 pounds in a month. A couple of my friends who have had success with this program have said it’s “because I’m not a bigger girl who has a lot to lose like they do” Is that true? I have given up pop, iced coffee, pizza, chips, I limit myself to eating out once per week. What gives? Could it be genetics that prohibits my body from losing weight? I’ve been considering liposuction. I’d love some feedback, please! Thanks I’m advance!  

Answer 1

I understand your pain, I’m in the same boat! I can gain quickly but loosing not so much!  

Answer 2

Have you tried a different plan? Maybe green isn’t the right fit for you.  

Answer 3

Are you weighing and measuring your food? Tracking? Drinking your water? It sounds like you did a great job giving up things

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@lemberg43428 I stopped tracking and measuring. I do need to step up my water game though.  

Answer 4

Try a different color plan-maybe green wasn't the correct plan for you. I am on Blue and it works for me as long as I work the plan. Plan your meals all of them-track every bite you put in your mouth and drink water

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@hognut96 yes! Blue is easy to do -and lose weight. But you’ve gotta stick with it.  

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I have done well but in the last couple of weeks I am slacking- I do online and meetings both- I miss my meetings they keep me accountable for some crazy reason. All in my mind I know

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@sidetrack When I saw how low the points are for blue, there’s no way I could do that. I tried blue for a couple days and literally ate my points in two-three things. I switched back to Green.  

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@hognut96 get a friend to do it with you. Must Change your way of eating. Use your 200 free foods if on blue and focus on them. Then you only count what’s not on that list. Have to track.  

Answer 5

What do you eat, typically?  

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@pocketbook English muffin for breakfast with coffee , banana with peanut butter for a snack, lunches and dinner vary. Sometimes I watch and sometimes I don’t  

Answer 6

I would try a different color plan. I’m on blue and I love it.  

Answer 7

I am almost the same size as you . & on green too. Just started this week. Do you use your extra points or exercise at all ? Just curious

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@romaromagna9088 I don’t know how to use the extra points or the weekly points.  

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@seizure weekly is what I meant. if you go over it just pulls from there . I was just curious.  

Answer 8

Have you tried Purple? I’m 5’2. Started at 170! I’m down 26 pounds since Jan 25. Been exercising and following Purple.  

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@folketing No, I’ve only tried the green and blue. Green seems to be more reasonable.  

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Ive lost 41 lbs on blue. Started at 193 5’2. I’m 151 now. Just gotta measure your portions and drink enough water! Don’t give up  

Answer 9

Do you exercise? That helped me to lose weight fast!  

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@durward125 I would be exercising if it wasn’t for the pandemic  

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@seizure I bought a exercise bike in January when I started WW plus I walk outside and do Zumba videos on YouTube.  

Answer 10

Exercise and lots of water helps.  

Answer 11

Try another plan

Answer 12

Do you Track, truthfully?  

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@subadar I started to and then became discouraged when I didn’t see any weight loss

Answer 13

Are you tracking EVERYTHING- good and bad? Weighing/measuring portions? Drinking lots of water? Do you take medications or have a condition that inhibits weight loss? Do you watch portions on 0 pt foods? - they're not unlimited. Just some thoughts.  

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@meperidine363 Paul I was tracking everything truthfully and became frustrated when I wasn’t seeing any progress. I know I need to drink more water. And I’m usually on meds for depression but I stopped taking them.  

Answer 14

Take it from someone who has lost a 100 pounds. Yes the more you weigh the faster you lose it in the beginning. The older you are and the less you have to lose the harder it is to lose it. You will also have to keep in mind that there are things that will slow your metabolism down and that is what you need to concentrate on. Drink more water and get more exercise and get more sleep. And by all means eat a ton of leafy green vegetables every single day!  

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I haven’t exercised since the pandemic started since we aren’t supposed to leave our homes. I was tracking truthfully in the beginning. When I didn’t see any progress, I stopped. Breakfast I have a light multigrain 100 calorie English muffin with a little butter and sprinkle with garlic powder. And I have a cinnamon dolce k cup with a strict Tbsp of creamer. A snack, I usually have a banana and peanut butter. Sometimes my lunches and dinners vary. I know I don’t drink as much water as I probably should. I got upset and threw my scale in the trash. I’m on Welbutrin for depression but even stopped taking that. I was tracking and measuring everything. I just got to the point where I saw no progress and gave up completely.  

Answer 16

The recommended amount is . 5-2lbs per week

Answer 17

I started WW April 2016 on what is now the green plan. I am 5'7" and weighed 246. I lost at a good rate until I hit 180. I couldn't lose that last 20 for anything. I quit. I gained. I came back in January with realistic expectations. I am on Green again. Good luck. You got this!  

Answer 18

See your doctor. There could be a medical reason you're not losing. I had the same problem with not losing so I went to my doctor. Turns out my thyroid is underactive. On meds now and can lose weight like the average person now.  

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@tracay ditto

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@tracay Already did that- there’s nothing wrong with me other than my dr said I’m getting older and once you get to 30, losing weight is nearly impossible

Answer 19

Nope you are eating more calories than you are using. Either your not watching serving sizes, not weighing your food for correct tracking, eating to many zero foods, or not moving enough. Go to the doctor get a physical make sure you are not diabetic then get more persistent with weigh. and measuring your foods

Answer 20

If you track truthfully you should lose. I am 4'11 1/2" and I lost 29lbs in a few months.  

Answer 21

Do walking. and track everything you eat. I’m 5’1 too and it comes off very slowly. Since January only a couple pounds., but I’ve added walking everyday for at least 30 minutes and I can feel the difference in my clothes

Answer 22

I have been doing this for a month yesterday and have been riding my elliptical 5 days a week and gained 3 lbs. don’t tell me it’s muscle unless you call my belly muscle. I look like I’m 5 Months pregnant. So I track everyday too. Today I tracked and just Wanted to see my calorie intake. Thinking I would just burn more than I ate. Simple right. Well I ate 1000 calories. I have a Sit down job. So when am I supposed to burn over 1000 calories. I actually cried this morning when I stepped on the scale this morning

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@zhao4502 you’re not eating enough for the amount of exercise you’re doing. Yes it sounds strange but your body is holding onto the fuel you eat to allow you to do the exercise. So be sure to eat all of your daily points and a few weeklies if you need to. Try to make it a protein.  

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@zhao4502 I feel ya. I too have a sit down job, too. I’m in the same boat- where and when am I supposed to burn those calories? I try and walk when I’m done working if it’s not too cold. I feel like walking isn’t enough and with everything shut down due to the pandemic, I don’t have a lot of options left.  

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@forficate36964 I do eat my daily points and sometimes over

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@seizure o have an elliptical so I have NO excuse. So frustrated

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@zhao4502 my other suggestion is try exercising every other day. I know for me personally if I exercised every day I gained. My body needs a day of rest to rebuild my muscles.  

Answer 23

Hey, I am 4’ 11” and weighed 163 pounds and lost -50 lbs and have kept it off 4 years so far. The green plan that was smarts points a few years ago same plan is how I lost my weight. I would  to know exactly what you are eating. If you eat within your points and measure and weigh everything you will lose. I did find that I could never touch my weeklies and safely lose any weight. Yes, I did change what and how I eat. Yes, you are told if you just stay within your points you will lose. I don’t agree, if I used all my points on what everyone calls “junk food” or mostly on that food I would not have lost either. Tracking and I mean really tracking is key to WW you can’t wonder why no lose in weight if you don’t track this or that all the time. Also, you need to eat your points. I eat every point every day. It did take me a long time to lose -50 lbs but was the best decision I could have made. Without knowing exactly what you are eating no way to tell why no loss and yes you can lose the weight with no exercise. I did not exercise until I lost most of my weight. Keep at it. Talk to a coach on the app. It does seem you are cutting things out that is junky. I am 49 so age is not a factor. You can do this don’t give up.  

Answer 24

Most people do NOT lose 20 pounds in a month. Believe it or not. That is usually a scam or they have a hundred pounds to lose to begin with.  

Answer 25

I am about to tell you I understand your issue. I am 5’1 also. My journey has had ups and downs and right now I am doing good. The only thing I can control now is my food and activity. Unless you are handicapped in some way get outside with a mask and gloves! Walking is not illegal unless you go in big groups. Stay 6 ft from any others. Sitting inside is depressing! If you are working during this time, thank you for helping all of us get through this mess. I am home and I am doing the purple plan. But it’s more about not drinking too much alcohol for me. Make yourself do something everyday to make a difference in your outlook! I hope you can find something in these comments that will help you! Don’t quit! Try for 140 by July!  

Answer 26

Be careful of the percent of carbs used in daily points and too much of zero point foods, still calories.  

Answer 27

Water makes the difference for me every time.  

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Agree 100% with @assignation715 on the water. Take your weight, divide it in half, drink that in ounces. I think it makes all the difference. Track everything that goes in your mouth, every day. Make sure veggies are in the equation and fruits too, not just processed foods. Take walks if you can. Great for exercise and for your mind and mood.  

Answer 28

Could it be an issue with age? I’m 42 but going through menopause, and the weight is stubborn! I have to track everything and try to drink plenty of water!  

Answer 29

People lose at different speeds. A lot of early weight loss is fluid. Don’t get discouraged, concentrate on you. I’ve been there, like you. It can seem discouraging, but it will pay off. Track track track and take it a day at a time.  

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@yatzeck Thank you  

Answer 30

Sounds like you've already given up. If you don't want to do the work then go for the liposuction. Try bariatric surgery too. It's the only lazy option available

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@falda that’s harsh This person needs support Give her real tips like everyone else don’t make her sound lazy

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@coffin346 read her post again. She's looking for an easy answer. We've all been there. Got us all nowhere. Harsh may be the reality all of is need.  

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@falda yeah ok I’m sure that’s exactly what she wants to hear It won’t help her by being mean

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@coffin346 truth hurts

Answer 31

Are you mentally ready for the lifestyle change? If you're not mentally ready, nothing you do will make you loose weight. Figure out the WHY behind your eating: bored, stressed, past trauma. and work on that. Once you're mentally in the game, you'll see loses.  

Answer 32

I am 58 years old, 4'11" and started purple 8 weeks ago and have lost 9. 9 pounds. Yes, 8 weeks for 10 pounds. Track, exercise and drink water. It is hard work. Don't give up. Eat salads or veggies. We eat a lot of chicken and veggies. Eat a boiled egg for a snack instead of banana and PB. Try other foods.  

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@rosenkranz I’m allergic to eggs, but would love to hear other options!  

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Bummer. Look at the free point foods and chose something there for your snack. I know WW says you can eat "anything" but I do stay away from high fat foods, like PB. I can't stop at 1 tsp. I eat a lot of fruit and FF yogurt. And a big salad for lunch. There is always a 1 point soup in my fridge.  

Answer 33

Some time you just want something good to eat. just go ahead and eat it and get back to WW.  

Answer 34

DON’T do anyone but you! Having a lot of weight to lose doesn’t make you lose faster; it depends on you and how you work the program.  

Answer 35

I’m not losing quickly, but I’m losing.  

Answer 36

Could it be you need to take a multi vitamin? I have heard that if your body has deficiencies that your body won't loose weight because its a survival thing. Just a thought. Maybe look into a high quality vitamin and try that for a while. Good luck to you!  

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@raneeraney44663 Any suggestions?  

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@seizure this is the brand I take. I have heard really good things about plexus vitamins. I wish I was better at taking them daily. I am sure it would help me. I have lost ten pounds in 6weeks and it hasn't come off easy. Hang in there. All your efforts will begin to pay off! Don't give up!  

Answer 37

Sometimes weight watchers works, but you need to kick start your metabolism with a different type of exercise. HIT and some weights. Weight watchers works. But losing weight is hard. It’s hard for me. I lose very very slowly it not at all, but stay the same, which is better than gaining which is what I used to do. Each person has their own journey. Consistency is key. Good luck!  

Answer 38

Thyroid problem ?  

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@ninanincompoop No ma’am ! Already checked.  

Answer 39

Switch to blue, up your water and DO NOT CHEAT. I dropped 5 lbs my first week. Now I only lose about . 5-1lb but it’s coming off slowly and better yet it isn’t coming back on!  

Answer 40

I’m losing a lb or two a week. Not losing fast either but losing. I started Jan 15 & am down 22 lbs. You can do it if you want to.  

Answer 41

Try blue. it does work. Dont give up

Answer 42

Weight Watchers is about changing the way you eat. It’s not about losing weight quickly. Sometimes it takes a little time to see the results of the changes you are making. But if you stick to the plan, it will work.  

Answer 43

I cut my portions in half and was never hungry. I plateaued and increased steps to 10, 000+ per day and increased water to 100 oz per day. It’s very hard but you have to be focused. I see a lot of ppl with cheat days but I don’t think I cheated. I wanted it so badly. I just became a lifetime member last week. It’s very hard but it’s all in the mind. I think I averaged like 1. 3 # per week. Slow and steady wins the race! Maybe you’ve lost inches! Have you taken measurements?  

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@romaromagna9088 Fogas Jess Not recently but I just weighed myself a few minutes ago. 153. 7  

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@seizure it’s okay! You’ve got this!  

Answer 44

Have ou had your thyroid checked?  

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@poulenc93 Campbell Ruark Yes a while ago. Came back fine

Answer 45

Maggie, I am 5 ft 150, around the same point. Started at 180. It was easier at the beginning, and a very good week now is 0. 5. Green and measuring works better for me as a shortie. Our portion sizes are so much smaller than what people normally eat. I use smaller dishes and order kids meals out :). Would love another 5 footer as a weight loss buddy. PM me if interested. Good luck!  

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@setter I definitely will!  

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Great. We will figure it out together!  

Answer 46

You can do it! I’m also 5’1”. 15 years ago I weighed 169 when I started weight watchers at the age of 48. I lost 40 pounds in 10 months, so an average of 1 pound a week. Notice I said average. I did not lose every week, some weeks I gained. Currently I am a few pounds below my goal weight.  

Answer 47

Maybe your metabolism is to blame. You certainly have tried. Bless you

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@geoponic Nielsen I sure have

Answer 48

The more weight and the bigger the person sometimes loose faster but that will come to an end I lost 50 on blue plan was just trying to lose 20 but couldn’t figure out how to stop loosing they finally showed me how

Answer 49

I started in January 2019 and as of today I have lost 58 lbs. it’s been slow but that’s ok. hang in there.  

Answer 50

It took me 2 yrs to lose 50 lbs and recently gained 20 since December

Answer 51

I’m 4’9. 5 “. I’ve lost 38 lbs. you will lose at a different pace than someone else maybe. I’m on blue.  

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@eldrid953 I’m not too much taller than you- I’m 5 feet and a half inch.  

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@seizure , I used to be 5’ but I have osteoporosis and spinal degenerative disease. this also means no exercise. No mobility , so I lost the weight by lifestyle changes only

Answer 52

You say green is more reasonable, why is that? You said you eat all your points in 2-3 things on blue. Maybe you’re eating more than your body needs and you like green because it’s ‘easy’ but you’re not losing anything because the plan is give you too much room to continue eating how you already eat. It sounds like you could really dedicate to the program and see success! I’m on purple and have lost 8. 7 lbs in 6 weeks. It’s SLOW painfully slow but I’m dedicated and tracking everything and making progress. Good luck!  

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@hydrops thank you!  

Answer 53

You are not other people. I am 4 ft 10 and old . And at this point 19 more pound to loss. I have to stay under the points and not use the weeklies. I am not 5 foot 10, and 30 years old. It told me months to figure out what it took to work for me. The plan works if you work it. When I started 5 years ago . I was sick with several conditions. I am healthy now . I believe in W W because it helped me and I did the work.  

Answer 54

I’m 5’2” and currently 165. I was up to 180 at once point, got down to 153 and now trying to get back under 153. Have you tried sharing your food log with someone? Sometimes when i think I’m eating well, i find that while I’m within points I’m not making good decisions. I also think that a cheat day here or there helps boost your metabolism

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@forficate36964 Genovese McMahon this! My sister instantly picks up on what Im doing wrong. LOL. And then i get to whine about it to her.  

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@forficate36964 Genovese McMahon no I haven’t, but that’s a great idea!  

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@seizure feel free to keep in touch if there’s anything I can do to help! I had a . 2 gain last week (yes . 2) and had a meltdown. It’s hard!  

Answer 55

You have to exercise. Diet alone does not give you much of a weight loss. I joined in November around Thanksgiving and exercised to music in the pool. Lost a bout 12 lbs by beginning of March. It was slow and now with this pandemic I’m trying to maintain that. It’s not easy when your short. I’m 5’2 and 80 yes old. I am on Purple and if I track I do lose weight. Just stick with it and you will see a loss eventually it’s a great program.  

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@mikelmikell Thank you!  

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Keep in touch you can do this.  

Answer 56

As a 5'3" gal here, I need to be brutally honest with my portions/snacking. Its really hard for me to lose 1lb, even though I SWEAR I have fabulous eating habits. LOL. My advice- see a nutritionist/dietician. Its a much more personal route. I struggle w WW, but walking every day around my neigborhood has helped- farther and farther each day.  

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@hydroxylamine I actually went to go see one- she put me on a partially liquid diet. It lasted a week before I crashed and burned.  

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@seizure oh ouch. Did you tell them it wasnt working for you? Their job is to find something that helps and to work with you.  

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@hydroxylamine No- my follow up appt was cancelled due to the pandemic not being an elective appointment.  

Answer 57

I feel ya sister. You have to make it work for you. Add Intermitten fasting. Lower carbs increase protien. Experiment. It's not worked for me until I mixed it up.  

Answer 58

Increase your water intake and exercise. It takes time for your body to change, after all it took a lifetime to put on!  

Answer 59

I started with blue in November, the. The new plans came along, and I switched to green, weight loss stopped completely. So after three weeks on green I switched back to blue, the loss has been steady but slow. But, slow and steady wins the race. I’m down 21 pounds, I’m 5’3”. I experimented last week, ate all my weeklies, didn’t help me at all. I have to stay just under my 23, and eat protein with every meal. I only consume carbs in the morning before noon. If I eat carbs later, I will almost always have a gain. Good luck, it takes a lot of extermination to find what works for you

Answer 60

Are you losing inches? Don’t eat too many zero point foods. Most of them have lots of calories. Try the Blue plan. It really works. Don’t give up. Good luck.  

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@decrement I haven’t done measurements in a while. I think I need to start over all together

Answer 61

I agree, I'm 5'8" and have been stuck on 160 forever. I give up too lol So I just continue to exercise and eat healthy.  

Answer 62

Consult a coach

Answer 63

I would never do green. But that's just me. Everyone is different. When I signed up, they put me on purple. It was dismal. I switched to blue and that's been slow but at least gradually going down in weight. Slow but steady. And I've learned the points are so different, too. Some of my friends have to use all their dailies and more, some just dailies, some very few. For me I've found using almost all dailies but never weeklies works for 2 lbs avg a week. It's taken a while to figure this out. Different for everyone.  

Answer 64

The biggest thing is tracking you must track everything you put in your mouth a friend of mine is going through the same thing as you and she just does track. When she finally started tracking she was surprised at how much every little thing that you consume adds up to be in points

Answer 65

I’m 5’1” I went from 157 lbs to 127 lbs

Answer 66

Are the points you’re eating quality foods? I find I lose quicker if I eat proteins fruits veggies and less prepackaged things

Answer 67

It was a long time for me to but I love blue I still watch my food I started at 170lb down 133. lb In about 1 year

Answer 68

I started in August and to date have lost 40 lbs. it’s slow. I also had shoulder surgery in November. We had family for thanksgiving and 9 different Christmas get togethers plus 2 months in Florida and now the pandemic! All in all I guess I didn’t do to bad! I find drinking LOTS of water helps keep me full! With me it was a mind set. I walk a lot too! Hope something here helps!  

Answer 69

I’m 4’ 11” started out around 143 lbs which is way too much for me and I’ve lost 9. 4 lbs in a little over a month. So it’s definitely not true about you not being a big person. I’m not and I’ve lost.  

Answer 70

Do blue & exercise, , , just walk & it will come off

Answer 71

I’ve been in WW for two years. I’m going very slowly. But I’ve not given up. Try to hang in there. I almost quit but haven’t .  

Answer 72

I joined in July. It’s taken me until now to lose 30lbs. Slow and steady. Follow the plan. Drink a lot of water. Exercise. You can do this! Everyone loses at their own rate. Hang in there!  

Answer 73

You didn’t put it on overnight so you’re not going to take it off overnight try a different plan until you find one that’s right for you I am on purple because I can still do pasta and bread and cheese and mayonnaise I just learned to change an compromised I change things like the pasta and bread to whole wheat those are zero points I use light mayonnaise because I can’t stand fat Free and I saved a lot of my points for cheese because I love cheese you can get the 45 cal bread and there’s two points for two slices oatmeal is my nighttime go to I put sugar free maple syrup on it. 0 points you can do it. It’s been slow for me I have lost a total of 13 pounds and I haven’t done any exercise is because I had reconstructive surgery and a hip replacement so all I’m doing is being conscious of what I put in my mouth and tracking is very important and drinking lots of water I’m 59 but I’m a big girl I started out at 218 pounds and I wanted to get the weight off my hip

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@panties how many points a day is purple? I love pasta, bread, and cheese. Maybe I should switch to purple!  

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@seizure Sorry I said 26 but it is 16 points. But you get like 42 extra points for the week and the zero points is where your pasta is come in and that’s where I’m at I do brown rice I make up all kinds of concoction with rice I use xylitol and Monk fruit sweetener but my sweet tooth is slowly disappearing

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I sometimes do cake in a cup that’s three points and then for another three points I think it is use sugar-free dark chocolate chips and mix in with it if you want

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Yep, the same here. I joined the week before our state ordered stay at home so no meetings. IF I could have lost it on my own, I wouldn't need to meet or pay for no help. Virtual meetings are not working on my phone. (or I can't figure it out. )

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@bernoulli I can’t figure them out either I just figured if I’m going to pay for something I’m going to be all or none so I had to find something to hold myself accountable for I love the barcode and the tracking I had to figure that I want to do this for me I’m not compress somebody else it was really hard right at first but I just started filling up with a lot of 0 cal and not just help me get through the day

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I looked the zero list again today. I only ate 2 meals yesterday. (with berries for snacks twice) No coke!  

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@bernoulli that will cause you to hold weight even gain. You have to eat the points and food it has to be mind set and a life style change. You gotta eat or it won’t work

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Thank you, I'll try to improve my plan and plan the day better. Cabin fever may be getting to me. Walk definitely. thank you for the advice, WW buddy!  

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@bernoulli you’re welcome I’m still new and learning. I know I’m no cover girl J just want to be healthy and live my life to the fullest

Answer 74

That was supposed to say 16 points on the purple and 42 extra week

Answer 75

This is my 3rd time doing ww. The last time I did ww it took me about 2 years to lose 40lbs. It gets to me as well. When people post they’ve lost a certain amount of wgt in a short period of time. But I’m happy for them and just try to stay focused.  

Answer 76

Comparison is the killer of JOY! Stop it! ((( Hug )))

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@venireman Amen to that!  

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@venireman Compare & despair.  

Answer 77

I think it's these new prograns

Answer 78

Many of us started out weighing a lot more than you did, so the weight will come off faster at first. The closer we get to our goal weight, the slower the weight comes off. It takes determination and perseverance to be successful. Also, changing what and how we eat is only part of what makes WW work. WW is not a diet, it is a lifestyle, a change in not just what we eat, but what we do and how we think. Exercise, even if just for 20 minutes three to four days a week, will help you lose weight along with eating healthier, drinking plenty of water, and changing how we look at food. We don't do this alone, so find a coach on line to help you on your journey. Then once meetings or workshops start up again, go to get tips, support, and encouragement. You can do this!  

Answer 79

It maybe have something to do with the way how they were eating too? and/or people who might be 100 pound over weight vs 10 pound over weight considering their healthy weight range. People's situation is different and their body is completely different. You are you! so focus on yourself and not other people :) They are doing best for them, and you do what's best for your body!  

Answer 80

Ha! I haven't lost anything in the last y. I just keep working the program til I get it right. You can ask the ppl @ your meeting, perhaps?  

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I am 77 y o & am down little more than 1/2 way (60 lbs. ). It will happen.  

Answer 81

Don't compare your path to others. I'm trying to NOT focus on the numbers and focus more on the healthy eating aspect. I had totally cut out sweets, dairy, and wheat before joining WW. It was so restrictive and I wasn't losing. Once I joined, I realized I could eat those things in moderation and plan for it. That was so freeing! Don't stop. Do reach out to coach for input.  

Answer 82

I joined a year ago and quit because I only lost 6 lbs in 3 months. Gained 20 lbs in the last year. Started back on March 8 and I have lost 10 lbs. Learned my lesson and will never quit again!  

Answer 83

I used to eat out once a week as well. Would gain 2-3 pounds and then took all the next week to lose it. Basically, I was just maintaining. So I decided to only go out to eat once a month, not once a week. And I would plan that meal for a day that I was going to be fairly active. I started losing again instead of just maintaining. I didn’t have that issue when I was larger and needed to lose 90 lbs. I could lose 2-3 pounds in a day or two. But as I get closer to my goal weight (about 20 more lbs now), it comes off much slower and harder to lose those couple of pounds.  

Answer 84

Try blue. I lost 45 lbs in a year.  

Answer 85

Try exercising.  

Answer 86

I've found that the heavier I am the faster it comes off. I'm within 10 pounds or so of my goal weight and it is really slow now. Don't give up.  

Answer 87

Exercise level, water, remember your changing you whole life style.  

Answer 88

I say start drinking iced coffee again. Cold brew coffee, with half and half and vanilla stevia is delicious!  

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@jinajingle where do you get flavored Stevia?  

Answer 89

If you follow the points religiously, drink water, and exercise, you’ll lose if you stick with it. It’s not a quick fix; it’s a new lifestyle. I joined in January 2018, lost 30 pounds by July, and have consistently stayed 20 pounds below WW goal since.  

Answer 90

It is true.  

Answer 91

I know that I lose a lot better when I up my non-starchy veggies & water - less fruits (even though low or zero points, sugar stifles some folks’ weight loss) and exercise - waking works fine - nothing hard core. Hope this helps  

Answer 92

You may need to try a different plan. I’ve found if I’m super strict with myself I stop losing. If I allow myself one cheat meal without going über crazy I will consistently lose every week. I rarely eat all my weekly points. I save those up for when I have my cheat meal, but I almost always still have weekly points left over. Are the foods you’re eating high in salt? That can have a massive impact on the scale. Also, 20 lbs a month is unrealistic. Slow and steady weight loss stays off.  

Answer 93

Talk to your doctor. Sometimes there are things going on in our bodies that make it almost impossible lose.  

Answer 94

Chances are you're eating more then you should. The free foods are not calorie free. I track my food on the My Plate app - I weigh and measure everything. It was an eye opener when I first started doing this. Just a suggestion.  

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@caputo118 is my plate app free

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And what do you do? Track your calories?  

Answer 95

It took my 20 years to lose 20 lbs. I kept joining and quitting. and on and on. Last year I finally lost 23 lbs . but onky one half or one quarter a week. My daughter joined to and loss nothing. She lost on Noom. I still like ww. even though slow.