Has anyone followed weightwatchers and lost weight?  How long did it take?  did you exercise also?
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I lost 48 pounds in about 9 months, and I have kept it off.  I totally recommend this program, for this very important reason:\nI did not have to buy food or follow a pre-set food program.  I was able to eat the foods that I liked most, and I LEARNED how to prepare them in a way that allowed me to lose weight.  If I hadn't learned how to deal with everyday food properly, I would probably gain all the weight back.  Weight Watchers teaches you how to maintain your weight loss for life.\nI did increase my activity, and Weight Watchers teaches you how to balance the amount of food you eat to how much activity you do.
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As a Lifetime weight watchers.  (I lost 55 pounds!) I can testify that this is the one program that does work!  It encourages a healthy diet (food intake) and exercise and it's something you can live with.   \n\nConcerning AP (activity points) it's a formula based upon your weight, the amount of time you workout and the intensity.  One of the other posters offered to check her books for you so I think it's your best choice.  \n\nThe Points ranges vary depending on if you are doing the Flex/Core program and based upon weight and height.  The week 1 and intro books should give you that info.\n\nI'm sorry - I don't have my books with me to help you.  If you can afford it I'd say go to the meetings.  I am a single mom and even though the budget was tight it was the best money I ever spent.\n\nJust to clarify for one of the above posters - you get more food the more you weigh.  I joined with a freiend who started at above 300 and she had trouble eating all her points every day.
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Two years ago I weighed 200 lbs at age 44. With grown daughters now facing weigh problems I once again tackled this issue.  I lost 70 lbs in 13 months using two methods. I first asked at a local pharmacy for a good multivitamin to perhaps give me some energy to get moving.  They recommended One A Day WeightSmart for Women-always taken with food.  I did nothing different than adding one pill daily and within 2 weeks I began to feel more rested and energized.  Over the next 31/2 months I lost 20 lbs!  These events encouraged one of my daughters to give weigh loss a try.  \nShe began a program called "Provida Six Week Body Makeover" by Michael Thurmond.  She lost 50 lbs in just under 5 months! Another daughter lost 40 lbs.  I lost the remaining 50 lbs using this program.  As with anything productive, this involves time and effort, but IT WILL WORK.  Mainly a balance of proteins and carbs 6 times a day with water at each meal.  You prepare all your food with easily found ingredients made from hundreds of recipes and a very supportive forum!  I did none of the exercises so I have some toning to do and sometimes I start to gain weight.  But I just return to the plan and loss what I need.  The first step is to go to the website and do a body profile www.provida.com and find the Six Week Body Makeover by Michael Thurmond.\nGood Luck!
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I have recently lost 65 pounds & I will tell you what has helped me. When I first started walking in our local park I could hardly walk just a little. I started taking music with me in my walkman & I also use my exercise time to pray & talk to the lord. I quit drinking whole milk & slowly switched to skim milk. I quit eating things that are fried & if I happen to eat fried things I switched to olive oil. I quit using butter & switched to the I cant believe its not butter spray. Each day you exercise you will be able to do more & more each day. Small changes like swithcing from whole milk to skim really pay off. I also will work out at the gym a couple of times each week. but you dont have to join the gym for results. also right before lunch & dinner I eat a couple of hand fulls of raw carrots with fat free salad dressing & I drink plenty of water. That helps you to feel full & it has helped me to cut down on the amount of food I eat. when you lose just 1 pound you really start feeling so good about yourself. Then when everyone else sees your progress & they tell you they notice you've lost weight you get such a huge natural high. Its really all about the portion sizes you eat & exercise. Watching what you eat & exercise goes hand in hand & you cant do one without the other. If its just getting out & walking for 5 or 10 minutes each day that works. just keep doing it each day till you can build it up to 30 minutes & then before you know it you'll be going an hour each day. Also if you like company get someone that is encouraging to work out with you. If you love music like I do take it with you cause it really helps.  Also stop putting yourself down. YOU ARE NOT A LOSER. God bless you & I wish you the best luck!!! You are going to do it & you are gonna be just fine!!!
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I would try the weight watchers point system instead- it worked for me and for at least 5 other people immediately close to me... its so much easier than counting calories too
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Sign up for weight watchers.   Of all weight loss programs, they are the ones that have the most success in losing the weight and keeping it off. \n\nOf all the people who do it, they average losing 2 pounds a week.   Some people can do that or more, some will lose a pound or less, but do the math over 52 weeks.   What's more there's people there going thru the same exact thing you are and they all give each other support when there's bad days as well as pats on the back when there's good ones.\n\nI've lost about 40 pounds so far and want to lose about 70 - 80 more.   I know it's doable (all 80 pounds is, is 40 twice, right - I've done 40, so I can do 2 more 40s).  I hope that was motivating for you....   It motivated me.. tomorrow is my weekly weigh-in and I'm feeling psyched!!.
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Well, I tried them for a very short period of time (right before the holidays).  It HELPED me lose 8 lbs.  In conjunction with the Hoodia, I also ate lighter using the weight watchers method.  I didn't join weight watcher, just did it on my own.  \nI want to go back and try them again.  It does curb your appetite and you will forget to eat but then when you remember you are already STARVING hungry so make sure you have the right foods around to munch on.  I think they do work.  \nI bought my bottle of Hoodia from the health food store.  It was $23.95 for a bottle of 60 capsules.  I was told I bought the brand that first started bottling it, FLORA Premium herbal formulas. \nMy advice would be to give 1 bottle a try and see what you think.  Let us know, we are all curious!  Good Luck!
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i lost 20 pounds within a short amount of time. and what was funny was, i didnt change my eating habits. i jus exercised regularly. running (jogging, sprints), sit ups, and push ups.
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I tried one from GNC a while ago. All it did was make my heart beat super fast. It was terrible. I'd suggest if you need to lose weight to try Weight Watchers. I'm on it right now and I've lost 50 pounds. It's the only way I've been able to lose weight. Good luck! :)
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Suddenly Slim!  I lost 12 pounds in 10 days, went on to lose 69 pounds and have kept it off for almost 3 years now!  If you go to www.firstfitness.com/penney you will be able to contact me directly for any questions you have or any additional info you may want.  Best of luck to you!
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Ive found that watching what you eat and combining that with cardiovascular exercise helps to make your metabolism faster :) I went on a mega binge (for about 4 days) after watching what i ate and exercising for about 3 weeks and so far i havent put on any weight. Im putting it down to the fact that my metabolism has quickened helping me to burn the excess calories :)
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Yes.. I did.. I didn't get a lot of gas.. but any more gas is too much..\n\nYes it worked.. I lost 12 lbs the first week.. the other 4 the next.. quit diet... metobolism was sped up too much.. and I lost lots of muscle, felt weak, lost an additional 5 lbs in another week.. after being off diet.. ended up a grand total of 10 lbs underweight before the lbs quit sluffing off, and very sick, took forever to regain strength and muscle and an equalized metabolism again.. every one thought I had anorexia.. and told me to eat.. I was eating by the truck loads, and I couldn't gain it back fast enough.. but yes the weight stayed off for about 1 year and a half.. then I started staying at my weight i should have been at.. plus about 4 lbs to make me feel healthier
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Try Denise Austin exercise tapes. They're super fun and you start seeing results after 10 days (if you stick to the routine). Denise also has some books out on losing weight and keeping it off. There are some great recipes and eating tips in there. Anyway, give the tapes a try, cause they're a lot cheaper than going to a gym, and you can do them at home. I swear by them!
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I have gone through the exact same thing! My diet and excercise never changed yet I managed at first to lose weight then put it back on and even more. Its been over a year now, and once again Im losing weight again! Lets just hope that I dont put any more weight on! My worst problem at the moment though is getting off them, I just cant seem to do it because of the withdrawels!
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I haven't but i know some really natural ways for you to lose weight. Keep in mind that fast lost weight will come back in a flash. Let me know if you need my help.
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Nutri System, Weight Watchers, etc. They all work when combined with a exercise plan. Search around and ask others who have had success.
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I've known of many people who have had Success on Weight Watchers. You just have to remember when you reach your goal weight, that you've made a lifestyle change...you can never go back to eating the way you did before you lost the weight...\n\n...without putting it right back on.