Weighing In On My First Weight Watchers Weigh In

 I promised I’d keep you posted so here I am weighing in on my first Weight Watchers weigh in!

My very first Weight Watchers® meeting was a success and absolutely painless. So far so good!

The receptionist who weighed me in never batted an eyelash when she recorded my weight. I was given 5% (9 pounds) as my first goal. That seems pretty doable although in the past I’ve had a very hard time losing any weight at all. Even when I think I’m “eating right” the pounds won’t come off.

My group met at 6 pm last night but I got there about 5 to register and get weighed. Good thing I was early because there were around 30 for the meeting and quite a few came just for the weigh in and then left.

I was not the only new member. A man whose daughter lost 60 pounds on WW also enrolled.

After weighing in I was assigned my goal and points. Although a 5% goal doesn’t seem like much to start, our leader explained it is easier to stay motivated when give a smaller goal rather than telling someone they have to lose hundreds of pounds. 

All fruits are now 0 points under the new Weight Watchers PointsPlus program so I don’t have to limit myself on fruit. Even bananas are 0 points! One lady at the meeting said she hadn’t had a banana in 3 years because she was told they are high in sugar. Now that is what I call willpower!

Most vegetables are 0 points too except for the starchier ones such as potatoes and corn.

The whole PointsPlus  program revolves around a solid, healthy combination of carbs, protein, fat and fiber. I’m so happy I don’t have to count calories.

The meeting leader and the 2 receptionists were very pleasant and helpful. All 3 have succeeded in losing weight through Weight Watchers. Our leader has lost over 60 pounds!

I was given 29 points a day to use on my new diet plus bonus points to use throughout the week. I was also given a pocket guide to help me track my points and I put that right to use tonight at a Christmas party!  The party was fun and even though I had plenty to eat, I still came away with left over points.

The only problem I may have will be finding time for exercise during the holidays. Today, I didn’t get any in so I’ll have to try harder tomorrow for sure!

I am so happy I made the decision to join Weight Watchers and get a jump start on my weight loss goal for the New Year.

Weighing in on my first Weight Watchers weigh in already anxious for my second!