Hello, I am Keisha a newbie.

Question

Hello, I am @counterstatement455 a newbie. I am stuck at 238-240 lb. What are some suggestions? My goal is to lose 10lb/month.  

Answer 1

Don’t set a goal like that. You can’t control it. Set a goal on something you can control. Like, I will drink so much water a day. I will get this many activity points. Set goals that encourage good behavior and focus on this. Remember, this is not a diet but a lifestyle change

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@chewink2063 I was thinking the same thing

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@chewink2063 I’ve had to learn this the hard way. I just try to do what I’m supposed to and accept that results will come even if they’re not as fast as I’d like.  

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5 lbs a month is a good realistic goal.  

Answer 2

Drinking lots of water. Like a gallon a day. It curbs cravings and helps with weight loss. Also getting active everyday, even just going for a walk for 30 min, that will help!  

Answer 3

Drink lots of water! Try to keep your sodium intake low too.  

Answer 4

I agree, I drink half of my body weight in ounces of water!  

Answer 5

Welcome! Make the wisest food choices you cvan, move more when you can, drink your water. Did you join as a digital or workshop member (currently there's virtual workshops on Zoom)? What color plan?  

Answer 6

Welcome! That is a very practical goal good for you  

Answer 7

Great goal to have! Make it a point to drink water And really measure your food with measuring and weighing instruments

Answer 8

Hello! I am not an expert. I can only say what has worked for me. I have lost 25lbs so far. 1. Count EVERYTHING 2. Drink LOTS of water 3. Utilize your zero point foods (there are a LOT) 4. measure/weigh all your food 5. Most importantly, do NOT be hard on yourself. It is a process and will take time. Remember, YOU are BEAUTIFUL. Good luck on your journey <3

Answer 9

Stay the course and don’t give up. Some weeks are harder than others but don’t give up. WW works.  

Answer 10

Don a mask and walk - baby steps@ first. Record everything you put in your mouth. It's ok to lose tenths of a pound - it's the way to go, as it stays off longer. Good luck!  

Answer 11

You guys mention salt intake. I eat everything with a lot of salt, could that be why I struggle to lose? I stay within my points, exercise some?  

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@geelong @afterword Watson definitely

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@geelong @afterword Watson find a good salt substitute like accent and that will help. If you feel like it's a craving then have your potassium levels check by your doctor. it could be a sign that something is off in your system. Salt does maintain fluids . Drink plenty of water.  

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@geelong @afterword Watson for sure, your body retains water when there’s a lot of salt in your system.  

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@geelong @afterword Watson yes

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What kind of salt are you using? If you're using table salt try switching to himalayan pink salt or a good sea salt.  

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I'll have to make that switch

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There is a huge difference between table salt a salts that are actually a mineral such as Himalayan pink salt and sea salt.  

Answer 12

Drink more fluids I hate water but I try lol I use diet Lipton iced tea a lot also

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@evan39 you can add any TrueLemon flavors for 0sp on blue. That's what helps me.  

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@nuclear67975 ooo I’m going to try that thanks!  

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@evan39 They have lots of other flavors also.  

Answer 13

Count everything, make your normal recipes but with healthier choices, use your weeklies if you’re feeling like you just need that cookie or pie of cake, or that extra piece of pizza. Just stick with it even if you get discouraged or have a bad day! This is something you’ll have to do for the rest of your life so make it work for you! Good luck! It definitely works!  

Answer 14

Lots of celery. It’s a negative calorie food and it helps me when I want to eat out of boredom every

Answer 15

Salt is my worst enemy.  

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@caseycash salt is my  LOVER. !  

Answer 16

I would set a smaller goal of about 5 lbs - WW avg loss is 1/2 -2# per week. If you lose more than the 5 lbs, then it’s a win, but what if you don’t? Many don’t. Also, look at the overall picture more than the weekly amount. Ex: you lose 10 lbs the 1st month (2. 5/wk avg) and only 5 the next (1. 25/wk avg). You’ll likely get frustrated. However, if you look at it over the course of 2 months (8 wks) - just under 2 lbs per week

Answer 17

Try making sure your are getting plenty of protein. Drink plenty of water. Switch up your daily routine. That is some of things I do when I hit a plateau

Answer 18

Stick to plan track your points!  

Answer 19

Try the purple plan. It reinforces eating non provessed food. 6 points of lean protein is better than 6 points of snickers.  

Answer 20

I track everything! Even zero point foods. That way if my week seems off I can go back and see what combination of foods may have been the culprit, but so far so good!  

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@burtie38 I do that too. Good idea!  

Answer 21

Try to eat only natural things that we have been given here on Earth. I know a lot of the Weight Watchers food and other processed foods might be low on points, but I think you have the best luck if you stick with what is natural. When I lose the best is when I eat lots of vegetables. Try to stay away from the processed foods as much as possible, even if I'm staying within my points, being clean and eating what is God-given helps me lose the most.  

Answer 22

Eat all your dailies and weeklies. Lots of fruits and vegetables and protein.  

Answer 23

Great goal however keeping your expectations reasonable and realistic is what works. Think of WW as a lifestyle change because that's exactly what it is and weight loss is a slow process with loses, gains and plateaus.  

Answer 24

Slow and steady wins the race!  

Answer 25

Why dont you try to use slimming food supplement? Converting your fats into energy

Answer 26

Don’t pressure yourself with how much to lose every month. Just follow the program and you will be fine. Don’t deprive yourself of anything and stay within your point range. Drink water and exercise. Even if it’s a little exercise. Track your food everyday! Wishing you good luck!  

Answer 27

I only eat fruit in early am. Then plan my points for lunch and supper. I sometimes have a breakfast meal around lunch. And boy I then have lots of points for rest of day.  

Answer 28

Track everything is what I do. If I put a cracker in my mouth I count it. If I have a slip up one day, I wipe the day out of my mind and start right back the next day. Good luck, you got this!  

Answer 29

Try and make sure you don’t set yourself up to fail. I follow the plan as closely as possible and never knew exactly how much I would lose. I’ve been lifetime for 4 years and in quarantine I’ve been losing every week. Not sure why‍♀️

Answer 30

Someone ask me my color. its blue and I have 26 pts per day. This is my first week on WW so any progress made is going to be good . The good is 185lbs and off diabetes meds by year end

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@counterstatement455 welcome I’m new also 6 weeks but you can do this

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@sorely168 Willis thank you. What have been your results

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@counterstatement455 I joined march 7 I’m down 19 lbs

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@sorely168 Willis thats awesome  

Answer 31

Try to do intermittent fasting with your ww. I usually stop eating at 6pm and open my eating window back up at 10-11am. Works well for me

Answer 32

While 10 pounds a month is a great goal to have. I don't think it's going to happen. it's unrealistic. and very hard on you if you dont. I'm happy to lose a pound a week. which doesn't happen either.  

Answer 33

Ten pounds a month is a lot. Maybe scale your expectations back a bit. The program is supposed to to be 1-2 pounds a week.  

Answer 34

Be realistic. 10 lbs is a good goal, but don’t be surprised if you lose 1-2 lbs a week (WW recommends) - which is STILL losing.  Take one day at a time. One successful day becomes two and so on. Drink water. Keep moving. Even if it’s a quick walk around the block. Parking at the end of a parking lot, etc. Track everything. Good and bad. Try not to eat too late. Always eat breakfast. Even if it’s a snack so you don’t binge when you’re starving. Measure everything. Portion control is key. Be prepared. Winging it leads to snacking and higher point Items. Good luck. Believe in yourself. You. Can. Do. This.  

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@sihonn85 excellent advise

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@paxon18098 I’m learning as I go  good luck!  

Answer 35

Meal prep and portion control ahead of time .  

Answer 36

I actually started around the same as you and lost alot my first month(15) It's continuing to do the same thing over and over again. Be consistent. If you have a bad day, keep going. if the scale doesn't move, keep going. if you have a gain, just keep going. Don't quit! Good luck and you got this!  

Answer 37

Have celery in water in the fridge for a snack.  

Answer 38

I am a soup person. A clear broth veggie is great!  

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@deathlike44 De Angelo zero point soups make a great lunch or snack.  

Answer 39

@mike3477 is water good for us am a weight watcher member tks am not good at drinking water lol and i need 2 make sure am near a toilet lol

Answer 40

That is a great goal. Don't over do your fruits that are high in sugar. celery is an awesome snack and so is cucumbers

Answer 41

Tks holly

Answer 42

Don't push yourself too fast. A healthful loss is 1-1/2 to 2 pounds per week. Me personally--I'm good with . 8 per week. Slow and steady but it works for me. So, don't compare yourself with others or you will go nuts. Best of luck.  

Answer 43

Track track even when a treat day

Answer 44

Take it one day a time I have lost 98 pounds need 8 more to my goal. I have not lost any weight this month. But have not gain any

Answer 45

Welcome to the group. 1st don't set your goals to high so not to be disappointed. Slow and steady is the best way to go. They say 1-2 lbs a week is what to aim for to lose weight safely and keep it off.  

Answer 46

Think of your goal in 5 lb increments. This is a REASONIBLE, MESURABLE AN@pervious ACHIEVABLE GOAL.  

Answer 47

Where do you go to sign up for WW & which program is best?  

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@surgical you can sign up online on their website. It will give you a little quiz to help determine the program they feel is the best fit.  

Answer 48

10lbs per month is probably not a realistic goal. Try to focus on the healthy lifestyle changes you’re making, not the scale. When I focus on the plan, I lose the weight. When I focus on the weight, I lose the plan. You can do this.  

Answer 49

Learn to ignore the variability. There will be weeks you lose and weeks you don’t. Just keep tracking and stay within your points and you’ll be fine.  

Answer 50

I just want to get there

Answer 51

IF NOTHING ELSE, ONE THING I DI@pervious LEARN FROM WW IS PORTION. EVEN IF YOUR EATING THINGS YOU PROBABLY SHOULDN’T THE AMOUNT MAKES A DIFFERENCE. THE OL@pervious ME ATE OUT OF BOXES, BAGS & DI@pervious NOT PAY ATTENTION AS TO HOW MUCH I ATE AT ONE SITTING. NOW. EVERYTHING I EAT COMES OUT OF A CONTAINER OF SOME SORT INTO A BOWL OR PLATE ( NOT TOO BIG) & THATS WHAT I EAT. ALL ABOUT “PORTION”. DEFINITELY MAKES A DIFFERENCE. I DO STAY ON COURSE THOUGH WITH WHAT I EAT AS WELL. BUT IF I DO VEAR OFF A BIT. I KNOW ITS NOT BEING OVER DONE. & THAN I GET RIGHT BACK ON TRACK ♥️

Answer 52

A lot more will be your gift than that. And all very important. Don't put a rigit weight loss on yourself. Follow your program, do your best & ask questions.  

Answer 53

Drink lots if water

Answer 54

Eat high points one day then really low points the next. At least 2-3 days a week

Answer 55

Stay away from artificial sweeteners

Answer 56

Is 10 lbs a week realistic?  

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@curran it says a month

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@lychnis8 yes, I meant month, and I think expecting to lose 10 lbs a month is a set up for disappointment. thanks for bringing my mistake to my attention.  

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@curran 10 pounds in the first month might be okay but I think after that 1-2 pounds a week is more reasonable.  

Answer 57

Water and portion control. welcome and good luck

Answer 58

I started at 241 and have lost 50 pounds in a year. Started off only losing 5 a month, drank lots of water and started exercising 6 days a week. Ended up walking 3 1/2 miles a day. Stuck to the points (blue plan) and got off sugar. If I can do it, anyone can do it. Just be patient and remember it took you awhile to get to where you are today. Don't expect to lose it all quickly. It will take time and dedication but it is worth the effort to lose. I can wear a size 12 now! Believe in yourself.  

Answer 59

Be diligent about tracking everything you eat and stay within your points. You WILL lose weight quickly!  

Answer 60

Recommended loss is 1-2 lbs a week. Some weeks you’ll hit a brick wall. Just take it day at a time. Remember this is a lifestyle change, not a diet. Progress, not perfection is something I always remember! Check out skinnytaste. com for great recipes. Good luck !  

Answer 61

Welcome to the WW family!