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Re: HAS ANYONE TRIED WEIGHT WATCHERS
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 25 May 2002 07:18:13 -0500 (CDT)
At Fri, 26 Apr 2002, Katie wrote:
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>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
>I joined weight watchers about three years ago which I attended for 6 months and then carried on at home. I lost a total of three stone in three years and have been just diagnosed with PCOD. It worked for me.
>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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