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Re: HAS ANYONE TRIED WEIGHT WATCHERS
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Wed, 24 Apr 2002 20:21:02 -0500 (CDT)
I joined weight watchers on March the 4th 2002 and have since lost 17
lbs. I was diagnosed as being insulin resistant, so I too need to watch
my carbohydrate intake. (I am on 1000 mg of Glucophage/Metformin per
day). However I have had more success with WW than I have had with any
of the low carb/no carb diets. The key is to adapt the WW program to
fit your personal needs. Instead of cutting out carbs, I have lowered
my intake to the about 1/3 of the daily recommended amount that is
listed on most food products. I try to eat no more than 100 grams of
carbs per day. I eat a lot of vegetables and limit bread, pastas,
potatoes, corn etc. With weight watchers you can cook everyday meals or
choose to purchase their frozen entrees. I have found approx 97% of
their pre packaged foods to be delicious. There are alot of options out
there for woman with PCOS - however you have to be willing to do some
research to find out what will work for you. Good luck!
At Fri, 19 Apr 2002, Jen wrote:
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>What do you mean the FOOD is GROSS??? Weight Watchers doesn't have their
>own food that you must eat (ie Jenny Craig). On weight watchers you eat
>everyday food that you can get anywhere. I have done weight watchers
>and lost 20 pounds which was two years ago and I've kept it off and
>maintained my weight, but have joined again to lose another 10. I think
>getting together once a week helps with motivation, but also makes you
>more aware of your body, diet, and goals.
>
>At Fri, 25 Jan 2002, Panacea wrote:
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>>Atkins isn't really strict, it's just a lifestyle change, which would be
>>very good for your daughter since IR is a lifelong condition and the
>>glucophage doesn't always work forever, nor does it always control all
>>the symptoms.
>>
>>If you want to skip the 'strictness' of Atkins, just skip the induction
>>phase. Otherwise, it's a great method.
>>
>>Some women have reported good luck w/weight watchers, but others have
>>said that it just wasn't low carb or geared towards the right kind of
>>diet. Also, many people think their food is gross - my husband
>>included. Go figure? it's an individual choice. I would recommend
>>picking up books, visiting diet websites, and figuring out what is best
>>for your daughter. A mix of diets catered to the individual usually
>>ends up working best.
>>
>>At Fri, 25 Jan 2002, Connie wrote:
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>>>MY DAUGHTER HAS PCOS, HER ENDOCRINOLOGIST SUGGESTED WEIGHT WATCHERS,
>>>SAYS SHE SHOULDNT BE ON A STRICT DIET LIKE ATKINS, OR SUGARBUSTERS, AND
>>>THAT THE GLUCOPHAGE TAKES CARE OF THE INSULIN RESISTANCE. ANY OPIONIONS
>>>ON WEIGHT WATCHERS? CONNIE
>>
>>--
>>Panacea
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