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Hi everyone,
I'm trying to decide on how to lose some of this weight I've gained since starting CPAP. I'm obese anyway, and for some reason I've gained since starting CPAP in April. I'm going to try to find a place to swim, since that's my favorite exercise. As for an eating plan, can someone give me an idea about Weight Watchers?
Also, does anyone have a Zumba DVD? A friend out in Ohio says it's great.
Anne in New Hampshire

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Hi Anne,
I started WW in May. So far I've done really well on it, and have lost 27 pounds. I've been on cpap for 4 years now, and I gained over that time too. But now that I've started WW while on cpap I'm doing much better. I'd actually tried WW 2 or 3 times before cpap, but never was able to stick with it. I think being on cpap might be making it easier for me to put some energy towards thinking about what I was eating.

If you want to do the WW, you can do it online only for cheaper, but for me I know I need the face-to-face meetings to stay on track.

You can also pay weekly or monthly. I find it really easy to give up by saying it's too much $ to spend on myself, so I am doing the monthly pass. That way it comes out as part of the budget and I am not as tempted to skip a week because it's already paid for.

Swimming sounds like fun! Hope you can find a place to do it. I haven't worked exercise into my routine yet. But I hope to get there soon.
~Angela
Angela,
I did one whole day. It felt as if I ate too much, but I was under my points target -- maybe I need to measure better because I really did think I ate a lot. We also had a lot of fruit in the house, in fact we had fresh cherries for dessert, so that was pretty filling.
I like the WW new emphasis on filling foods.
I ordered some zumba DVDs from my friend in Ohio. I'm also going to join the Y (they have a pool and also Zumba classes) and see if I like it.
Anne

amott1973 said:
Hi Anne,
I started WW in May. So far I've done really well on it, and have lost 27 pounds. I've been on cpap for 4 years now, and I gained over that time too. But now that I've started WW while on cpap I'm doing much better. I'd actually tried WW 2 or 3 times before cpap, but never was able to stick with it. I think being on cpap might be making it easier for me to put some energy towards thinking about what I was eating.

If you want to do the WW, you can do it online only for cheaper, but for me I know I need the face-to-face meetings to stay on track.

You can also pay weekly or monthly. I find it really easy to give up by saying it's too much $ to spend on myself, so I am doing the monthly pass. That way it comes out as part of the budget and I am not as tempted to skip a week because it's already paid for.

Swimming sounds like fun! Hope you can find a place to do it. I haven't worked exercise into my routine yet. But I hope to get there soon.
~Angela
I know what you mean. On days where I can really control what I eat (no one else is doing the cooking and we don't eat out) then I can really struggle to make sure I eat all my points. Especially since my inclination is to hoard them. (same way I am with money. heh)
Just wanted to say WW is an awesome way to lose. In 2001 I started the program March 1st and by that Thanksgiving I had lost 88 lbs. I kept it off for 3 1/2 years, then had some life altering tragedies occur and I gained it back. I gained it slowly, and could not get motivated until just recently. I am back doing points, and to be honest I found walking helped so much. I went from a size 22/24(250.6lbs) to an 8/10(160lbs), and I am 5'10. I have always been overweight. Right now, I am back on the plan and have 50 lbs to go. I have promised myself not to get obsessed as I did before. I think being aware is the first step, and then make a plan and stick to it. I am planning to be at my goal by May 2010. Good Luck everyone !!
Also, if anyone has the wii - it is fun, and monitors your progress !!

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