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Re: HAS ANYONE TRIED WEIGHT WATCHERS
From: Katie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 26 Apr 2002 11:34:11 -0500 (CDT)
I have also joined WW and had great success using a similar formula to
mskena@hotmail. It's FAB and I would thoroughly recommend it - it's the
only thing that has worked for me as well!
lol
K.x
At Wed, 24 Apr 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>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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