Welcome new members - Introduce yourself here!

VEGASCHIQ
I just saw your post from May 1st.
Welcome to our team. I'm glad you joined us.
I also follow a similar plan to the purple plan. It's the Core plan from 2004.
You are lucky that there are not too many processed foods in your area.
You also like to eat healthy foods, and that's a good benefit.
Good luck on your journey of health.

Mimi

Hi all -- just rejoined SparkPeople after a long time away -- love to eat healthy and definitely need to do it more often, LOL. I combine 5:2 fasting with WW Purple, live in Mexico where there are not too many processed foods, which helps with the healthy eating thing!

to the team LeannRocks!
Any comments or questions are welcome. We are here to support each other.
Looking forward to getting to know you better.
I wish you the best as you continue to pursue your goa



Teresa

Found this team after reading NEWMOON's blog post and her Spark page.

I am Lynne; I take care of hubby & son in central TX - we all need to eat better.

Looking forward to making some new friends.

20/5

Love cooking and using veggies. Please check out my page to learn more about me. I have been on spark people for a few years now.

to the team!
You have created a great plan to help you achieve your goal of a healthier lifestyle.
This team will provide some tools to help you with your goals.
I wish you the best as you continue to pursue your chosen path.
Teresa

I am currently doing two official SP challenges.
SP Official Stress Busting Challenge (in week TWO), and SP Official Better Sleep Challenge (in week TWO)

Here are the changes I have made so far:
1. Planning meals on weekly basis
2. Drinking 2.2 L of H2O per day
3. Keeping fruit in bowls throughout my house
4. Tracking my food calories
5. Working out every day
6. Eating 5 fruits or vegetables each day

I am working on new workouts and I have a 1200 calorie a day diet. TIME TO DO THIS!

to the team!

Hi! I just found this team today and am looking forward to trying out many recipes! I am new to the WW program. I exercise several times a week and now have to get on a roll with healthier, delicious-tasting meals.

Brenda!!!

Welcome Brenda, you will find lots of great recipes here on this site....

I understand the lazy part. :) lately I have been trying to cook more here at home, but we are retired, and I remember how tired I used to be when I got off work.. Crock pots, and George Forman Grills are wonderful!

Hello,
I'm new to this team, the reason for joining this team is to get new ideas for cooking healthy food. I have been a spkr for about 3 - 4 years off and on. This time though I am on and trying to stay on. So I have the daily mealplans for tracking but usually cook my meals close to what the meal plan suggest. I am a receptionist, wife, empty-nester mom, and nana. I love to sing and go to church. I love the word and work of God in my life. I also like to cook as long as it is simple or one-dish. I have gotten a little bit lazy in the kitchen since the kids are not at home. Husband is not to picky about what I cook, he enjoys it all. I am just trying to find dishes that are new.

Thanks for having me here.....

Wendy for the warm welcome & great tips!!!

Gwen

Workinprogress!

WW is the best plan that I know of, because it is a lifetime commitment... It is a liveable way to lose and really not feel deprived..... Most of us here have been exactly at the same place you are in. The most important thing to do is commit to attend your weekly meetings where you get the encouragement and ideas, and to track, track, track! This Spark People group are awesome also!

Wendy


Edited by: WENDYW596 at: 1/27/2014 (19:21)

Hi, I rejoined a WW meetings last month. I have been in/out of WW for years now, but never reached my goal or made lifetime. I have tried quite a few other programs, but WW is a healthy plan. This time around I have found a great leader/members. I understand now that this is a lifestyle change and if I work the WW plan it will work. My problem has been wanting a quick fix to weight loss; and not sticking to any plan long enough to see it through. So I am back, taking it one day at a time!!! Looking forward to being a part of this great team.
Gwen

GREENEYES2249

Welcome to our team.
I understand very well how the "yo-yo" game is played because I played so many times before I really got serious.

I'm glad to see that you are really serious now, not only to lose the weight but more important, to maintain your weight loss.

Enjoy our wonderful healthy recipes

Good luck and best wishes
Mimi

Good Morning, and welcome Greeneyes!!

Yes this is a great group and you will find so many tools to use here on SP. The best thing you can do is use the Food and Workout trackers and get on a daily program of doing that. I know, for me, if I don't track my food intake, I start going to go back up the scale. The encouragement here on SP is so good......
You can do it, and God Bless on your New Journey!

Wendy

Good morning! First I have to say that this is the best organized Team that I have seen since I joined SP. I am sure that isn't saying much since I have only been here for 10 days or so but I do pride myself on my organizational skills and your Team is incredibly well run. Therefore, I would love to be a part of it.

I had 38 pounds to lose when I started, joined here when I needed to lose 32 and I now need to lose27 more to get to the goal I have set. I think this group will be the one that will keep me interested in staying focused.

I am not new to weight loss as I lost the same 100 pounds three times before losing 130 pounds the last time and keeping it off for 5 years. I just kept putting that same 100 pounds back on each time so the last time I was determined not to let that happen. Since May of 2008 I weighed 150 pounds or less until I quit smoking in December of 2012 and that is when I gained the 38 pounds. I spent most of 2013 playing around with one diet or another but never being serious. I am now. I want that healthy body back. I miss it.

So, here I am because I know that SP is the kind of support and motivation I need and with my experience, I can probably give back a bit as well. So, I can't wait to check out some of the recipes here and the websites as well (I have already saved some of them!).

welcome! It is an awesome program!

Hello group, I'm Felicia new to Weight Watchers for about a month now. I go to meetings & have etools and love it!! I have ups & downs, but not give up on myself or WW. Looking for find WW friends for support and give support. Love all the helpful infor I have been reading--thank you so much!!

Never Give Up,
Felicia

Your are so right, 5 years of maintenance. I had a spell about 2 years into it, where I was 5 SILLY pounds over my goal. I continued to go to the meetings, and paid at every one.

I just knew that if I quit, like so many do, I would put the 50# I lost back on, just like I always had done. So after a year, of this...... I know it is stupid,...... 3-5 pounds over during that time........ I sort of slapped myself in the face........and got my head screwed back on, and lost it.... I know it was stupid, but my point is, we are addicts and need accountability, and that scale and the meetings are so important to me.
I, like you, love the meetings and the new friends I made..... And I am so happy I found this group on SP. Thankyou for your suggestions, I will check out the recipes, etc.

Edited by: WENDYW596 at: 5/31/2013 (09:55)

WENDYW596
9 grand children and 13 great grand children. So wonderful.
Welcome to our team.
I'm glad to read that you go every week to WW to keep the weight off. That's wonderful.
You're 5 years (am I correct?) at maintenance. Congratulations!

I do the same. I couldn't stay at maintenance without the weekly meetings.
After every meeting, a group of us go for breakfast and have so much fun. That's the best part..smile....
When you have the time, you can look at the top two topics on our team's page:
1. How to find our team's healthy recipes
2. Websites of healthy recipesand so much more.
Enjoy

WENDYW596 to the team!
Your persistence has paid off! Congratulations on your loss and maintenance. This team offers a variety of tools and support of members who have a collective wisdom gained from their own journey. You are encouraged to share any ideas or comments you may have.
I am looking forward to knowing you better. Best wishes as you continue to pursue your chosen life goals.
Happy Cooking!

Teresa

Hi, I have been on SP for several months and just found the WW groups! Yeah!
I have been Lifetime for years, but quite attending meetings after getting maitinence. Finally 6 years ago I went back and finally got to my goal a year later... I have maintained since then and attend the meetings every week, because I know I need the support to keep it off....

I have been married for almost 54 years, and have 3 daughters, 9 grand-children and 13 gr.grand-children.......
I am looking forward to learn of new recipes!!

LISA-120
Welcome to our team.
I'm glad you're going away from processed and fast foods. Smart move on your part.
Looking forward to see your progress. Enjoy our wonderful recipes and much more.
Good luck
Mimi

LISA-120,
to Weight Weight Watcher's Healthy Recipes! There are many tools which will help you in your journey to better health. Our leader is very knowledgeable about the WW program.
I am looking forward to getting to know you better.
Teresa

Hi! New to this team, but not to Spark or WW. Joined WW for the 3rd time around Christmas and got serious - on program mid-March. This team looks like it has some amazing recipes and links to great websites with recipes. I am also following the Blood Type Diet / Genotype Diet - Type A/Teacher and looking for more recipes that include my beneficial foods and stay within my points target. Getting away from processed foods and fast food. I am looking forward to cooking up some new recipes!

Back Dot!
Glad you to have you back. WW is a good program, and as you know we are here for support.
I am doing a similar thing as I chose the on line program for a few months to help me structure my routine. I find my Spark friends to a wonderful support system, and feel much more connection than I would beginning with new meetings.
Best wishes as you continue to pursue your chosen life goals.

Hi everyone, I am not new to Spark or to the team. I have been away for a long time. I finally decded to come back. I ned to lose weight and I do believe that WW is the best program for me. I am not going to meetings but will follow the point system. I keep tying to do it on my own. I fnd that I do need support. So Dot is back!

Janet,
I am glad you have joined the team. I am certain your knowledge and experience with the program will help and inspire many. Congratulations on the loss!
goal!

Hi, I'm Janet.
I am a Lifetimer. I joined WW in 2002. I reached 'goal' in Dec. of that year. Over the course of time and family life-threatening issues, I have wound up regaining my weight and then some!

I went back once; and, it didn't work!

I went back on 04/15 of this year! Yesterday was my first weigh-in. I lost 3#! My DD2 went back in Feb. and has lost 17+#!

This week our focus is one or two simple activities to get us moving! I can do that!

I was sadden to see both times I am the oldest person there! Doesn't anyone else in my age bracket care how they look?

It sounds as though you have made a choice and are taking the steps necessary to reach your goals. Having the support of your family will be a major factor in your success. Our team leader, is extremely knowledgeable about the WW program.
You are encouraged to share any thoughts or ideas you may have.
I am looking forward to knowing you better- and tasting some new recipes.
Best wishes as you continue to take steps towards your chosen goals.

Hi there! My name is Olga. I love to cook but I also would like to be healthy, so I began weight watchers January 11th. I have gotten everyone in my house on board as well (all 6 of us). Hope to get to know you all and share some tasty recipes as well.

Nice meeting you, in advance!!
Olga

Thanks Teresa.

Edited by: ITISTIME2 at: 2/12/2013 (17:36)

I know from personal experience that living the RV lifestyle can add an extra challenge to losing and maintaining weight. However, determination and creativity make it possible. on your weight loss!

HI. My name is Gisela and I've been at this weight loss thing most of my life. I lost about 30 pounds using Spark several years ago but some how I found it again. I've since become a full time RVer which can has it's own drawbacks. This winter season has been a lot of socializing but I have been able to take off 6 pounds since I came in Jan. I love to cook so I'm hoping to get some more healthy recipes here. Thanks for all your postings.

Edited by: ITISTIME2 at: 2/12/2013 (17:37)

to the team!
There are many resources available which I hope will help you in your journey. Our team leader is very knowledgeable about the WW program and the members have a collective insight gained from their own experience.
I agree with Mimi, walking is one of the best ways to get in your exercise.
Any comments or thoughts welcome.
I am looking forward to knowing you better.
Best wishes as you continue on your chosen path.

Teresa

Thank you Mimi, I cut down the teams I joined. I was overwhelmed with emails, so I think this will be more manageable. I am walking on my treadmill. Weather here in Kansas is not good enough to walk outside right now. Thanks again for the welcome!
Deanna

DEEJOE72
Welcome to our team.
Walking is an excellent exercise. I would also like to stick to walking. Enjoy it.

When you have the time, you may click on the top sticky topic in our home page, called: "How to find our team's healthy recipes". Great source for recipes and much more.

Good luck to you and have a wonderful journey of health.
Mimi

Hi everyone. I am just starting on here and going back to WW. I will have to modify the WW plan because of my IBS and problems that fresh fruit and vegs. cause me. One person suggested roasting them and I am going to try that. I need to lose around 50 lbs. I am 72 years old and my metabolism has slowed considerably plus "ole arthur" gives me fits when I exercise too hard. Going to stick to walking and try to build up some endurance. I am anxious to try the recipes on here. What a great Team!

MEREDI
Congratulations on your weight loss.
A warm welcome to our team.
One step at a time and one day at a time we can reach our goals.
You can do it too.

Best wishes
Mimi

I'm new here. I've been going to WW Since Oct. and lost 17.6lbs.
I'm hoping this time I will make goal! I have over 100lbs. to lose!

Good morning, Mimi!

Thank you so much for the welcome and the link for some Core plan recipes. I plan on using that link a lot. I'm excited about this new phase I'm planning on doing with the Core. Thank you for the encouragement and support that I already feel!

Have a grand and glorious Thanksgiving week!

Have a blessed day and wonderful journey to the new you!

Paula

SONGBIRDPAULA

A warm welcome to you.
Your introduction is full of positive thoughts. Wonderful!!! (Positive thoughts lead to positive actions)
I don't have the time now, but later I'll write you more in detail.
I love the Core plan too.
Here is a link to 170 recipes we have for Core.
Also, when you'll have time, you can click on General team forum, and see all our food categories.
If you click on the top sticky topic called "How to find our superb healthy recipes", you'll get even an clearer picture.

Best wishes to you
Mimi

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Edited by: PERSISTENCEMIMI at: 11/19/2012 (22:01)

Howdy from the DFW area of Texas!

I am so glad that I found a recipe forum for healthy dishes and meals on SP. I have come a long way in my journey (Please read my spark page), but have more to accomplish. Many, many years ago, I was on WW, but like everything else then, I didn't stick with it. My journey this time began March 2009 and I have been on it ever since. My style has been portion control only, and watch fat and sodium. Now the doctors have put me on a new medicine for extremity tremors which the main side effect is weight gain....45-80 lbs per year and while they were at it, gave me even more weight to lose for a goal! Go figure! It is the last resort medicine for me now. It is really helping me tremendously, but I am on a daily "dread and fear" regarding the weight issue. I am disabled with numerous health issues which includes minimal to no exercising. I do try to walk to the end of my driveway and back and now since my husband bought me some new tennis shoes ( I haven't been able to wear any, nor put them on myself since the 80's.....please read my blog about tennis shoes) I am really excited about getting out and using them.
Well, all of this to say is, I'm beginning WW the old Core plan and still utilize my portion control and fat and sodium watching. I think this will be a winner for me.

Have a blessed day and wonderful journey to the new you!

Paula

Mary
Welcome to our team. Good luck on reaching your goal weight whenever it happens....
I hope you'll enjoy all the sources we provide to help us in our journey of health.

Best wishes
Mimi

Mary ,
I am glad you are finding this site a useful tool.
Best wishes on your goal of reaching Goal!

Good Evening all...


I too am on wws and hope to make goal before the end of the year. I think this site is wonderful with all the recipes and ideas. THANK YOU!

Karen, to our team! I hope you will find it a useful tool in your efforts towards better health. Good nutrition is key to health. You have great motivation for remaining healthy and active!
The team leader is extremely knowledgable about the WW plan. Please feel free to make comments, provide suggestions or ask questions.
I am looking forward to knowing you better.
Best wishes as you continue to pursue your chosen life goals.

Jeannette! I am glad you have joined our team! The leader is very knowledgable about WW, and the members have a collective insight as resulting from their own experience on this jouney. I am certain they have many recipes to share.
I, too, love to collect recipes, and enoying trying new things. FYI
I am also a long-term Spark member. I grew up with the exchange plan, but just as I became an official member, they went to the point system. I was placed on a diabetic diet, which was more familiar to me. My personal plan is similar, I just don't follow the points.
I am looking forward to knowing you better.
Any suggestions, comments, or ideas welcome.
Best wishes as you continue to pursue your chosen life goals!
Teresa

Hi, everyone!

My name is Jeannette and I'm a long time member of Sparkpeople I follow WW and love recipes! I belong to several newsletters that mail me WW Point+ factored recipes every week day. And I continue to collect. . . it's a wonderful thing to be able to eat and lose, don't ya think!!
J

Hello my name is Karen and I am new to WW but not new to losing weight. I have tried so many times throughout my life lost and gained and now I am determined that I am going to keep it off . I want to be around for many more years to enjoy my grandchildren. I am always searching for healthier food to eat.

to the team! I can see you have your hands full! I, too, have been a caregiver,
personally, and working in assisted living and hospice. Never for my own family members, and
I can certainly understand the emotional, as well as physical toll.
Our leader is extremely knowledgeable about the WW program. The team members have a great deal of collective wisdom from their personal experience.
If you are on a point system, It is my opinion that recipes already calculated would be the simplest. Any questions you have about the recipes on this site, just ask, and we will be happy to respond. Cookbooks, and some pre-packaged foods also list point value.
I am looking forward to knowing you better.
Best wishes as you pursue your chosen life goals.

Hi I am new to WW and I am always looking for healthier recipes that are easy and good for you all in one. I am a caregiver for my dh and also for my Dad & Mom so time is sparse. Not sure that I know how to use the WW recipes but guess I will learn.

SKYSPIRIT,
I agree with my co-leader Mimi, about the role of calories in vs calories out. She is very knowledgeable about WW and its benefits.
However, I am a strong believer in the importance of adding activity. I have learned a great deal about its role, and the fact it really doesn't take great amounts to create great results. I am sorry you are in pain, and I hope it can be resolved in the near future. Meanwhile, you might want to take a look at the Chair Exercise team as an adjunct to your WW plan.
Best wishes as you continue your journey towards your chosen life goals.

Welcome Jan. I am sorry you are in pain. I realize how frustrating it can be not to be able to
do the activities you enjoy. You have developed a plan to help overcome your challenges. It appears to be a good one as proper nutrition is a major cornerstone to improved health. This
team has some extremely supportive individuals who have a great deal of insight stemming from their own experiences. They can also help you with the WW program.
You might be interested in checking out the Chair Exercise team. It is designed for individuals with various levels of ability.
I wish you the best as you continue to pursue your chosen life goals.

Hi, I'm Jan~
Joined SP and began in March. Interesting that I just read SKYSPIRIT464 intro, and
also have feet probs as well ... (plantar fascitis in both feet) ............ Have done all there is to do conservatively, am FORBIDDEN from treadmill, actually only able to do NWB like stationary bicycling. .............
I wanted to adapt some life changes that will help me w/ diet and caloric range since I have to refrain from Zumba and things i love for now ...........
Am looking forward to meeting new faces and all that this team holds ...........
(pls come visit my page & I just wrote a blog on Rewarding yourself) .... (not plugging you understand) ........ lol ......

SKYSPIRIT464

Welcome to our team.
I'm sorry you are still in pain. Hopefully it will pass quickly.
I agree that counting calories may help you to compare it to points.
Personally, I'm still a believer in calories in and calories out.

I've lost weight many times without any exercise, (except this time around) so I know you can lose weight with no exercise. The opposite doesn't work: exercise, but not paying attention to points/calories.
There are probably upper body exercises that you can do in the meantime.

With your determination and by following the 8 health guidelines consistently (excluded exercise) you can do it.
Good luck.

Mimi

Edited by: PERSISTENCEMIMI at: 7/9/2012 (15:26)

Hello, I'm not new to WW, I earned lifetime a long time ago. But I joined back up--on line and am trying to get back to where I belong. I thought that maybe SP might help me out with some problems I'm having right now. I think it is helpful for me to have a calorie count for a change to go along with my Points Plus. I started here on June 15th., but haven't lost an ounce, actually gained another pound! My problem is that my foot is injured and I can't get back on my treadmill. Looks like another trip to the foot doctor since my ortodics and 2 very expensive pairs of shoes have not helped me much! Still in pain. I am determined and I will never give up on this journey for my health! Glad that I found you!

I am glad you have joined the team! The members have a great deal of collective insight.
Our leader Mimi knows the WW program extremely well. If there are any particular issues or comments you would like to share, please don't hesitate.
Looking forward to knowing you better.

Hi My name is Phyllis and I really need help with my weight. I am a grandmother of 4 and my weight has gotten out of control. Hope I can get some ideas and pointers here to help me lose a few pounds and get healthy again. Happy Easter to all.

I am glad you have joined the team! The members have a great deal of collective wisdom. Our leader, Mimi is very knowledgeable concerning weight watchers and the point system.

Hi! I'm not new to WW as I have been a member off and on since 1972 and received my Lifetime membership in 1974. I would so love to be able to track my food on this site using the WW format i.e. points instead of calories.

I am glad that you have joined the team. I am sorry to learn that you have injured yourself, and I wish you a speedy recovery. The members of this team have a great deal of collective wisdom.
Our leader, is extremely familiar with the program.
Meanwhile, it is my personal belief that with the tools you have you will be able to create a plan which works for you.
I am looking forward to knowing you better. Best wishes as you pursue your life goals.

Hello! My name is Erica and I started WW at Work and at the same time I started, I injured my knee which required surgery. Waiting to get enough people at work interested again to restart. In the meantime between SP and my WW+ books and calculator I think I can do this! Glad I found your site!

I am glad you have joined the team. Your persistence is admirable. We do fall sometimes, but you are an example of picking up and continuing along your chosen path. The members of this team are very knowledgeable and very willing to share their experiences. Our leader is extremely familiar with weight watchers. I agree that you will definitely find all you need on Spark. I wish you the best as you continue to pursue your chosen life goals.

Hello. My name is Diane and I am 51 years young. I love WW, am a lifetime member who has fallen off the maintenance wagon. I subscribe and unsubscribe to the etools, each time not being able to justify spending the monthly fee for what I can find on Spark. I want to lose my 15 pounds for GOOD.

Love all the info here. Look forward to trying the suggestions!

Gloria

Teresa's usare name is HUNGRYWOMAN2. She is wonderful!

It will take years to get to all of those websites...smile...
I just wanted you to be familiar with how to find healthy recipes and how we're organized.

I use many recipes and enjoy them too. Not boring at all.

Have a good evening

Mimi

Thank you Mimi. I read the first two at the top of the teams page and the websites are awesome. It will take me some time to get to each of them! Thank you.

Being new on the team, I'm not familiar with you leader's names . . . I know you are Mimi . . . Teresa has which username?

I am enjoying eating healthier and have learned it does not have to be bland and boring . . . again, thank you!

Gloria

Gloria

Thank you for your kind words. Welcome to our team.
Teresa is a wonderful leader. She writes superbly. She is very smart!
We have so many members that are not connected to WW at all. They just want to eat healthier.
That means, that you're with the right team, of course!
We have HEALTHY recipes without any nutrition information, with nutrition information, and those with either with WW points only or both: Points and nutrition information.

If you have the time, please read on the top of our team's page two sticky topics:
1. How to find our team's healthy recipes
2. Helthy recipe websites and more!
What a treasure!!!

And by the way, we are not just about recipes.... we try to educate, motivate and help our members in their journey of health.
Congratulations on your weight loss.

Best wishes and a warm welcome

Mimi

Hi, I joined the team a few days ago and have wondered if I've done right . . . because I don't belong to a Weight Watchers group. I have one of Weight Watchers cook books and I'm striving to lose weight. I'm going to try the recipes you have on the threads.

I've been losing 1 lb a week for the past few weeks and when I saw your team on another member's page I thought "this is for me". But if I shouldn't be here because of not being in a WW's group, please let me know, I'll understand.

I think your leader PERSISTENCEMIMI is very knowledgeable and I like reading her posts.

Gloria

Congratulations on your weight loss Those last ten pounds are the hardest.
I agree, it is quite possible to do it on your own. Accountability, is one of the keys that most who have lost and maintained find very useful.
The fact that you continue to watch your patterns, and take steps to maintain your chosen range is commendable. We have some long-term WW's who are willing to share their experiences. Our leader is extremely knowledgeable about the plan.
I wish you success as you pursue your chosen life goals.

I never went to a meeting, just couldn't afford it. My best friend shared her info with me and I lost 40lbs doing it on my own. Some people just need the accountability of having to weigh in with others. You can do it own your own if you are determined! I was just sick and tired of being overweight (I gained 20+lbs because I quit smoking!) so I stuck with it! I still count points whenever I gain 5 or more pounds. Good luck on your weight loss!

Hi, I'm new to Spark People, I lost 40 lbs over 10 years ago on WW's. I'm trying to lose a very stubborn 10 lbs. Looking for new recipes and tips!