WW's people.....

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Cbelle

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When doing WW did you take into account at all of your protein intake? I'm wondering if I need to keep a close eye on how much protein I'm eating or should I just concern myself with the points
 
That's one of the reasons I stopped weight watchers, but I was using WW Online and not going to the meetings. It's a fabulous, easy to follow program, but I couldn't keep track of my protein or fiber. I ended up switching to fitday.com. You can always use both or just keep track of how muich protein you eat.
 
I didn't, but it didn't keep me from losing weight. (I had 20 lbs to lose and did it in about 3 months). I can't say I made any strength gains during that time (but my workouts weren't consistent either, due to time/energy constraints with 3 small children).

Currently, I am trying to cut some more fat while maintaining muscle and am encorporating some WW principles....I stay in my point range and make sure each of my 3 main meals have some protein in them. I know I am not getting as much protein as when I am not doing WW....I think if you are trying to make strength gains, you may have to eat more. The whole question..."I have to eat less to lose fat, but eat more to gain muscles...so what do I do"...problem.

I have been eating a lot of chicken and fish....the lowest pts foods that have protein.

Hope this helps
Jen
 
so it sounds like maybe I don't need to watch my protein to lose the weight. I was thinking that possibly the theory would be lose the weight with WW and not worry about my various ratios (of protein and carbs) and then when I've lost the weight, if I wnat to build more muscle, that's when I should up my protien. Sound about right?
 
I'm also curious how many of you ate your APs and Flex points. I *really* preferred the old Winning Points plan that didnt have all these "extra" points to worry about
 
I try to make it a habit to eat protein at every meal. It's very easy for me to eat up on veggies, fruits, and whole grain carbs and neglect the protein part. I've just never have been a big meat eater. I still keep a food journal so I can see if I'm light on protein for the day. If I'm short, I'll make sure I get in some cottage cheese or a protein shake. Protein really helps fill me up too. I guess it has something to do about how slowly it's digested.

Also, since I use the flex plan I do count my protein points (wasn't sure if that was part of your question too).
 
I tend to eat most of the APs but not much of the flex. Although it's only my second week so that might change! LOL. I used some of my flex points going out last weekend-that might be what I save them up for, instead of distributing them throughout the week evenly.
 
I ate every single AP and Flex point I could, and sometimes more! It never slowed down my losses. For the protein, I never paid attention to how much I ate, but made sure I had some every time I ate.
Lori
 
I don't necessarily keep track of my protein, but I try to have a little bit at every meal. I feel so bloated when I eat more carbs, so I am trying to incorporate more protein instead. I feel better, too.

~Marcia~
 
I've found that protein is my friend. I will always go to the carbs first so I MAKE SURE I incorporate my protein.
 
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