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Does anyone have the Weight Watcher's exchange diet plan? I'm trying to remember it. What is the calorie value for veggies? I'm thinking the exchanges are: 8 8oz of water daily, 2 to 3 milk, 2 to 4 fruit, 3 to 5 veggies, 3 protein, 6 to 11 bread/grain, 3 fat, and some "optionals" foods. I can't remember how the "optionals" worked. This was a great plan for me, well balanced and I didn't feel deprived, plus I had lost 42 lbs. Help please! Thanks a bunch, you great people!
Sandy from Stoughton, WI
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Can anyone tell me which Weight Watchers program used (check off)sheets? It had for male: 6 blocks for fruit, 2-vegetables, 2-milk, 5-bread, 3-fat, and 8-protein. I made sheets for my wife and I when we were on the program many moons ago. Needless to say IT worked, points doesn't. I can't remember if the blocks were weight based, or the same for everyone. If anyone would like a copy, I have it made in Word 97 and Word 2007, just email me. tthelen at groundcontrol dot us
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Post By redjewel (Guest Post)
(11/29/2008)
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Please do not let age factor in if you can or cannot do the exchange plan. My mom did it in the mid eighties, in her mid/late 60's. It worked fine then and will work fine now:). I did it in the mid 90's, in my mid 30's. After a family crisis and all the weight back..points was on the scene. I hate it...then and now. So like everyone here I've pulled out my old books. As my wise youngest son says it wasn't broke, didn't need fixing. He only recommends the exchange program to anyone wanting to hear.
There is more structure to the exchange program,unlike points where you can eat 3 happy meals and be within points. It is easier to count exchanges in your head, in a pinch. My oldest did all the time and lost 50 pounds. It's still off for him:) I wish the best to all in this endeavor:):). IT WORKS.
then and now..
(stepping off soap box)
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I have everything, plus cookbooks. Truthfully, the best of the best WW Plan for me was the Freedom Plan. It was a Program of exchanges that was based on your guestimate of what you were eating as an option and if you were home, you could of cousre use your scale. I remember losing over 60 lbs. in 6 months. I was walking the treadmill but what did it was the foods were good and was full, always had a snack in hand and never had any problem.
When the point Plan came out, we had to for the first time count points for fruits. What is a point anyway lol????
Fruits were a free fod and that included dried fruit. I mean, how many boxes of raisins could you eat anyway?
So I am here with a 22 lbs. loss on Core which is 11 weeks of working this Program. I miss the Freedom Plan and decided to test fire it for a week which I started yesterday. Let's see how I do. Should be very nice if I don't do too much damage on Saturday morning which is my weigh in day. I am keeping track of my weight on my bathroom scale so I can tell you if this is still a winner.
My name is Stacy btw. Nice to meet all of you! I'm a RN and work in Intensive Care. I am hopeful to get near or at goal by the end of next year.
I'm LadyNASDAQ on the WW Boards. I'm on AOL with the same name btw.
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Post By Faith (Guest Post)
(11/23/2008)
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Here's another vote for the exchange program.
Lost 40 lbs. back in 1989 and kept most of it off till about 3 years ago.
Tried the point system plan but didn't have the same success. Barely lost 5lbs in 3 months. I'm glad I'm not the only one and it's not 'just me'. Apparently, I need the structure, plus I still have my WW Food scale. That was certainly a worthwhile purchase!
Went to a nutritionist and she just gave me the Diabetic list and said 'eat less meat and more fruit'.
Didn't give me anything 'useable' to track my food, so have resurrected my old WW plan.
Looking forward to being healthy again.
fwm
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Does anyone know how I can find the food tacker to the Old Weight Watchers Exchange Program and any of the booklets? I did very well with it back in the 80's. Since they introduced the point system, I am not able to lose any weight.
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Post By ANN. (Guest Post)
(11/11/2008)
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Just like everyone else, this has been the only things that worked for me losing 80 lbs in the late 80's. Now that I have turned 40, my metabolism is slowing down and I am gaining weight quickly, to the point my doctor thought I had a thyroid problem but test came back negative. Thanks for the plan again. Good luck to everyone in their weight loss goals. WW needs to go back to this program and forget the points.
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Wow, so very glad to have found this site. As stated by everyone this is the only diet plan that has worked for me also. My birthday is tomorrow so I am going to start on Tuesday. I Printed out the program but I desperately need a food diary or something to keep track of what I eat.
Back in the 70's I lost 70 lbs. I don't need to lose but about 20 but I don't eat as healthy as I use to. I am allergic to gluten and have been gluten free for about 4 years. I saw on a previous post the name of the person to perhaps get a copy of some info so I will try that. Happy dieting. baye
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Post By Sharlee (Guest Post)
(11/06/2008)
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I was SO HAPPY to find this site. Thrilled to know I am not the only one who still loves the exchange plan. If you are working on your weight and you like Lean Cuisine, you can find the exchanges for each of their frozen dinners on their website. Of course they are not listed on the boxes anymore. Find the place on the site that says "nutritional information" then go to the prompt that says exchanges.
I cannot believe WW does not provide this information for their frozen foods. What are they thinking? :-)
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Post By Johanna R. (Guest Post)
(10/28/2008)
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I have a copy of week 4 of the Quick Success Exchange program--week 5 (the full plan) got lost in the shuffle of moving I suppose. Here are the basics for women: 2-3 fruits (60 cals ea), at least 3 vegs (no cals given, but you know the drill), 3 fats (40 cals ea), 5 - 6 proteins (70 cals ea), 3 breads (80 cals ea), and 2 milks (90 cals ea). As I remember, the full plan allowed a floating exchange. I also tried the point system (free 2 week tryout online) and found the plan WAY too complicated.
I do most of our cooking (husband is a diabetic) and try to keep our meals simple, wholesome and nourishing. I've lost 55 pounds in the last 6 months. I'd gained 120 pounds during the last few years due to disability, but after five surgeries, I can now exercise. That's the key for me! Dieting alone won't do it for me. Good luck.
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Hi,
Do you have a copy of the book we used in 1983?
MO
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Post By Kim (Guest Post)
(10/24/2008)
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FINALLY people who share my experience. I lost 127 pounds over a period of 1 and a 1/2 years 1995-97 on the old program which came into effect when I was 15 pounds away from goal. I tried and tried to lose on the points but week after week I gained. I went back to the old and lost but the meetings quickly centered around points and all the new literature dropped giving both the old exchanges and the points after a few months. Even the packaged stuff dropped printing both.
I was lost and sadly have gained just about all of it back. I have been back to WW several times with new reserve but never manage to get past losing 20-25 pounds week after week trying eveything to break through and giving up in frustration. No one would listen to me when I said the old program was more structured and it kept you honest about eating a balanced diet. That was my biggest downfall with points. The plan is better structured now than when it first was rolled out but it still doesn't hold you accountable to eating only so much of certain foods. Some of us need structure. Thanks for sharing all your info here. I would love any info on the old plan. I was looking for the food journal. Thanks for allowing me to vent here ha all the best to everyone. I am looking forward to getting back on track! Kim mokitty2 (at) hot mail (.) com remove spaces and ()
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Post By Ang (Guest Post)
(10/16/2008)
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I am/was a Liftime member. I lost my weight with the Exchange program. After my 2nd pregnancy, I gained all of my weight and more back because I ate what and how I wanted to. That was 20 years ago. I went back to Weight Watchers and found the point system and began the program 5/30/2008. Maybe I used the old exchange program wrong because I dreaded going back to WW because I dreaded that program. I found it restrictive and I wanted more freedom and I didn't use the optional calories because it was not much and it just didn't fit in with what I wanted.
I lost my weigh fast on the exchange program. However, I'm not doing too badly on the points either. I'm older (20 years older) and I've lost 54 pounds since May 30, 2008. It hasn't been difficult and I've felt free because I can eat what I want and I just have to monitor what I eat closely. On the exchange system, I felt restricted. With points, I'm more free. I would like to keep the exchange program on hand because of its simplicity but I don't think I would want to use this to lose my weight. I can LIVE with the points but not with the exchanges.
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This is great. I have been a Lifetime member since 1972. I was also a Leader from 1984 to 1998. I loved the old exchange plan. I feel it keeps you in check. Did they say when it would be coming out?
Judy
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Post By Juliana (Guest Post)
(10/08/2008)
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Just FYI- re my earlier message today, I also purchased an 1988/1990 copy of WW Quick Success Cookbook, and it was not the same as the updated one from 1994 (See my Oct08 message) The 1994 is a spiral bound cookbook and the one I am talking about.
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Post By Juliana (Guest Post)
(10/08/2008)
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HI, After all of everyone's great info, I went to half.com and there are so many WW books. I bought so many trying to find the old program but finally found it! YEA! and it has the program in the book! I was looking specifically for publications around 1994 as the program then was the best for me. That program was really well-presented and thought out in my opinion. Anyway, I found it in "WEIGHT WATCHERS Quick Success Complete Cookbook and Program Basics" c1994 (ISBN0-02-862077-1). This is NOT Quick START which was earlier and exchanges were more limited.
I am so longing to get back to WW meetings but refuse to go because of the points system. Just as someone said earlier, points are too hard to plan. The exchanges make it so much easier to plan balanced meals and snacks and with the optional calories and personal selections, it really works.I wish they would bring it back just as it was before the points system came in.
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Go to www.sewessential.blogspot.com for recipes and info on the old WW Exchange system. If you email me from the blog, I'll send you copies of what I have. Also, if you visit www.tops.org and sign up (not join) they let you use their tools. It is very similiar to the old WW exchange system.
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I've been a member of Weight Watcher since February 2008 (not long) so I don't remember the exchange program. I've been using the points (Flex) and so far I have lost over 40 pounds.
However, my leader mentioned that there will be a new system that will be rolling out soon so maybe it will be similar to the old exchange system. My understanding is that the points are not going away but maybe they are adding a third option to the Flex/Core plan.
Good Luck.
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I lost 47 pounds on the old selection plan and as soon as they changed it to the point plan, I gained it all back. I wish someone would do an online petition and ask WW to bring it back. This points plan stinks! I have been to many meetings and I never see the same person twice. Can you guess why?
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Post By JULIANA (Guest Post)
(09/11/2008)
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I just happened to find this sight while trying to find info on the old exchange food plan program.I really dislike the points program, it did not work at all, but the exhnge was the best weight loss program for me. I found it frustrating when WW changed, I think they put a male in charge of their programs and marketing and got off track trying to look current with their points system. Why isnt the exchnge food plan an optional program for those of us who want to use it BECAUSE IT WORKS? Why don't they pay attention to these websites/chatter and start it again? Great info posted at www.healthdiscovery.net
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Post By Barbara (Guest Post)
(09/07/2008)
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Does anyone have a copy of this program. I would love a copy. Please email me I will give my address if you can mail it to me, or email it to me, I will pay for it if there is a charge. Thank You my email address is bvito530 AT yahoo.com
Thanks again
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Post By Ms. DJ (Guest Post)
(08/28/2008)
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Miss Jacie, I would love a copy of your exchange plan. What would you charge for a copy? Please send your response to abundanceforall17 AT yahoo.com Thank you, DJ
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Post By Miss Jacie (Guest Post)
(08/27/2008)
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I just recently dug out my old WW exchange program which worked wonders for me after my daughter was born in '89 and thought I'd give it a try. My best friend and I are going to see who can lose the most by Christmas so I emailed a copy to her also. However, I just read something on this site that I hadn't thought of. Of course it worked wonders in the 90's. That was almost 20 years ago, and losing weight was no problem at all back then!
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Post By Chris (Guest Post)
(08/17/2008)
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The exchange program with WW is still the best, I too am going back to it. Just bought a copy of the cookbook with exchange lists for under $5. on half.com.
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Post By Karen (Guest Post)
(08/16/2008)
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I can't believe I've found this website! I seem to be the only one who says the points system does not work as well. I'm so glad I'm not alone. I found that even though I was within my points, I wasn't losing much AND my choices weren't as good. Sometimes it's just nice to get back to the basics.
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Ever since I offered to send a copy of the old weekly diary, and a copy of the magnetic food list and exchange I am amazed at how many people want it! I've been posting recipes people have sent me from their old piles of WW recipes from the 90's on my blog which is sewessential.blogspot.com
I think the biggest thing to remember is how old you were in the 90's and how much easier it was to loose at that age, than the age you are now! I can drop down to the 1200 calorie per day, but unless I'm walking everyday along with it, I don't loose. Anyway, if anyone else wants a copy go the blog or send me your email so I can send it to you. Irene
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Post By Kimberly (Guest Post)
(08/07/2008)
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DonnaJo: You sound like me! I "get into discussions" with my friends and family all the time about being "politically food correct" and "social engineering" I found the Weight Watchers Quick Success program at a library sale and snapped it up.
I found an old week 1 booklet that explained "floaters". You got 7 in weeks one, 14 in week two and 21 in week 3. Also, if anyone is looking for a "deal a meal" type thing, you can check out the TOPS.org website under TOPS Tools. They have exchange cards and an exchange tracker that will work.
I DO go to TOPS since it is a) nonprofit and B) only $2/week in our chapter + a yearly registration fee. And, C) TOPS uses the exchange program and is more of a true "support" group than I found at WW meetings.
I'm glad to know that I am not the only one who found "Points" disappointing. I also found the Weight Watchers Quick and Easy Menu cookbook at the same sale. This book has menus for each month out of the year along with what produce is in season.
I like the old books because there are no rubber fat-free cheese or fat-free, high-sugar cookies, cakes etc. No fake food. Anyway, I thought the TOPS info might be helpful. You don't have to be a member to check out their tools.
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Post By Tricia (Guest Post)
(07/31/2008)
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I was diagnosed with diabetes and have an exchange program that the nutritionist gave me. On the Mayo clinic diabetes webpage they have the exchanges. It is similar to the old WW, which I preferred as well. I feel better eating balanced meals. I need the structure and got away with too many bad choices on points. I am losing wt so I have 5 protein, 5 starch, 3 fruit and fat, 2 milk per day. The extras for me would work out to be the 700 cal and 21 ps per week.
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Post By paulapraline (Guest Post)
(07/30/2008)
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I also agree! This is the only plan that I ever lost weight on. I also hit lifetime on this plan with "winning points" I haven't lost a thing. I am doing the exchange diet from a book I got from the dietitian, but would love a copy of the old ww plan. Where can I find it?
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I was so happy to find this I have looked for the exchange list for a couple years now I too was on the old exchange program and wanted to go back to it where it worked so well for me. I lost 91 pounds with the exchanges way back when and now need the info to do not so much as before some. Thanks to all who were able to share this.
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Post By Trish (Guest Post)
(07/24/2008)
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Hi Everyone,
I was on the weight watchers program (I believe in 1992) when they had handouts that said week 1, week 2, week 3, etc. I'm not sure if it was the exchange plan or not, but I am looking for week 1. I lost 33lbs back then and I just can't diet on the core/flex plan. I was on it for 2 straight years and just couldn't do it. I finally gave up and want to do the old version. Thank you!
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I totally agree that the original program was wonderful. I like how it kept you well balanced with your food groups and very aware of portion control. I reached goal and lifetime on that program many moons and 2 pregnancies ago. Now, my daughter and I have just started up the old program (at home of course) about a week ago and we both had a good loss this week.
I just wish they would still print the old exchange info on the boxed frozen dinners. There was a message posted by weesie1244 asking for that info and I'd sure love to have it too if anyone has it.
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Post By Jan Goodson (Guest Post)
(07/17/2008)
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I am also looking for the original plan. Did you ever get a copy. If so, I would love to have a copy too. It worked very well for me--I only needed to lose 20 pounds and lost 40. But that was really too much.
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Weight Watchers Diet Exchange Plan:recipes
I've posted some old exchange recipes on my blog:
www.sewessential.blogspot.com
If any of you are interested!
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I am so glad that I am not alone in the opinion that the Weight Watchers Food Exchange Plan works better than their new points system. I have tried the points system on numerous occassions, did not lose a pound!
I became a member of weight watchers in the late 1980's and loved the exchange plan. It is the only diet/lifestyle plan that really worked for me.
Thanks for sharing the exchange plan. I have complained to weight watchers requesting that they bring the exchange plan back and offer both the points system and the exchange plan. I believe it would increase their market share and ease America's current obesity issue.
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Okay, so I can't find where all the emails are. Send the request to: ireneh124@gmail.com and I'll send the two pdf files I created over the weekend with the Weekly food chart and the Food Exchange Chart. Or you can go to www.sewessential.blogspot.com and I'll send it from there as well. Sorry for the delay!
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I'm so SORRY EVERYONE! I didn't know you got mail in the posting. So I will scan it over the weekend and try to post it as a jpeg. If you'd like a pdf copy of it, or it quicker, just email me at: ireneh124 AT gmail.com I'll get it to you ASAP!
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I would really love a copy of the tracker too. I would love to start this soon.
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Post By ewinn (Guest Post)
(06/30/2008)
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Looking for old tracker too. That was very helpful. Really could use that to start the diet. Thanks
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Does anyone have the old tracker for the exchange program. I'd love to get a copy. Priscilla
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This is great, I have been saying this for years. The points diet does not work! I miss this exchange diet, they should offer both diets. I wish I never threw out the tracker magnet. When I had my first child in 1994, I went to Weight Watchers and lost all the weight. When I had my fourth child in 2000, they had points when I joined and I am still struggling with the last 20 lbs.
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Points & core did not work for me either, I have rejoined WW numerous times since with no luck at all. I lost 20lbs with the original exchange plan and and kept it off for years, no other diet has worked as well since. So I would love to give the exchange plan another go, it was sensible, healthy eating which became a way of life for me. However too much good living over the past ten years has put paid to that! Does anyone have copies of the original diet booklets? Any help is much appreciated.
Thanks!
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Post By Sheryl (Guest Post)
(06/21/2008)
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Thanks for all this info! I've been doing points seriously since Jan. 16, 2008 and have lost 5 lbs. It's so discouraging! Like several of you, I, too, am a carb freak and have to keep it in balance. POINTS is a mythological plan for many of us. I lost significant weight back in the mid 90s with the exchange plan and I am grateful for the info so I can retry this approach again.
I have "complained" to Weight Watchers about the Points plan and I believe others have as well. POINTS works for some, but not everyone. It would be wonderful if they supported both types of systems for their consumers.
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does anyone have the food exchanges for the frozen ww lassagna dinners? or how can you figure out the frozen dinner food exchanges?
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I actually have the large magnetic Exchange Tracker and also the large magnetic Food Exchange list. If anyone wants a photocopy of it, let me know. I love the exchange program so much better!
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Post By Renee (Guest Post)
(05/31/2008)
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I am so happy to have found this feedback page on WW. I have been a WW since 89 and lost 30 lbs and thankful to have kept it off all this time. As a life-time member, I continued to weigh in each month and thought at the beginning of this year, I'd try the points system. To my dismay, I gained almost 10 lbs since January. I just can't get this new program, so I went back to the old system. It works best for me and the old saying goes....if it's not broken, you don't need to fix it! Why I thought I needed to change is beyond me. Guess I just wanted to shake things up. I sure did; put on some weight and now I'm shaking! I am back to the old plan and have lost 4 lbs...6 to go!
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Post By redjewel (Guest Post)
(05/17/2008)
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the exchanges are as follows(1994)
milk-2 ..fat-2/3 ..fruit-2
veggies-3(min) ..protein4/6 oz. ..bread-4/6
water-8
personal selections ,up to21(not including fats)
optional calories up to 700
eggs/organ meats up to 4 per week
meats and cheese up to 16 http://www.astray.com/recipes/?show=Ww-exchanges-wendys">http://www.astray.com/recipes/?show=Ww-exchanges-wendys
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http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,1-1,weight_watchers,FF.html
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I lost 40 lbs with the original Weight Watchers. Have not been able to regulate since all the changes. Tried South Beach, but have terrible dizzy spells. I believe man was not made to go "grain free" for 2 weeks. Thanks for all your input!
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Post By skmrn88 (Guest Post)
(04/28/2008)
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I agree with everyone who says the old exchange system ws the best. It is 20 years later and I am 40 pounds heavier, looking to go back to the old system. Anybody remember the large magnetic Exchange Tracker that you could stick on your refrigerator? I'd love to find one again! Thanks for the help. I am ordering the old original WW Quick Start book from Half.com for 75 cents.
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I actually have the booklets from the exchange programs. I agree that this program works a lot better than the points program. The one from about 20 years ago always worked best for me because you get 6 to 8 oz. of protein. I lose faster if I eat more protein and less carbs. Over a 4 week period you increase your daily exchanges and optional calories. So, here it is: Week 1 Women - 3 fruit, 2(at least) vegetables, 2 milk, 2 bread, 3 fat, 6 protein and up to 150 optional calories to use as you want throughout the week. Men do the same except they add 1 extra fruit, 2 breads and 2 protein exchanges daily. Week 2 women - Protein goes up to 7 exchanges (ounces) per day and the optional calories go up to 200. Men - Same as women but add a protein (9 per day). Week 3 Women - Same except bread goes up to 3 per day and optional goes up to 250/week. Same for men; add 1 protein and go to 250 optional. Week 4 and beyond women - 3 fruit, 2 (at least) veggies, 2 milk, 2 to 3 bread, 3 fat, 6 to 8 protein and up to 550 optional calories a week. Men - 4 to 6 fruits, 2 (at least) veggies, 2 milk, 4 to 5 bread, 3 fat 8 to 10 protein and up to 550 optional per week. Fruits are small to medium or 1/2 cup fruit or juice. milk are 1 cup fat free, yogurt, 1/2 cup reduced cal pudding, bread 80 cal, 3/4 oz cereal, pita 1 oz, roll 1 oz, (no potatos until week 2) protein 1 oz of any, week 2 add 3 oz potato 1/2 c pasta 1 oz english muffin, bagel, 1/2 c rice. Week 3 2 cups popcorn, 2 oz cooked beans, lentils, peas. Cheese is 1 oz for protein. Hope this helps.
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Post By CC (Guest Post)
(04/09/2008)
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Hi everyone,
Thanks for the additional information. I, too, had success with the old WW exchange program and couldn't stick to the newer programs.
The book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Nutrition, second edition has an exchange list program which is quite similar to the old WW exchanges, along with daily tracking sheets with bubbles to fill in which you can photocopy. A good read and very helpful. Can probably be found used for a good price.
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I just got the book and it has the 1980's Food Exchange program plus recipes. The title is, "Weight Watchers Quick Start Program Cookbook with Full Exchange plan" by Jean Nidetch. The ISBN is 0453010105. You can buy it for as low as 75 cents plus about $4 shipping from Half.com.
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Jilson, I know that you really believe in the modern Weight Watchers diets, but I have found them to be very frustrating and unmotivating. Not only that, but you are on a frugal website. We don't like paying for things if we don't have to.
As far as the diet is concerned, I don't like that "healthier" foods have lower point values, even though they may have the same caloric count as foods that are deemed "unhealthier". Calories are calories and you are not going to lose any more weight if you have foods with lower transfats than if you have those with higher transfats. I just felt like Weight Watchers was telling me that I could have anything that I wanted as long as I stayed within the daily points, but manipulating me to have what was "politically food correct". It's social engineering and I don't like that. I got so angry with the system that I quit it within a few months.
I like the Food Exchange program much better. It's the best diet around IMHO. It's easy to memorize what the food exchanges are so I don't have to lug around the points values all the time (as if I have so much room in my purse!).
Just my two cents.
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RE: Weight Watchers Diet Exchange Plan
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Post By Joan (Guest Post)
(03/22/2008)
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After looking for the Weight Watchers old exchange plan info endlessly, I found an exchange system on the TOPS (take off pounds sensibly)website.You can print out a list of all the exchanges and food measurements, etc. on their tools button. I am thrilled to find that it is nearly like the WW old program! Hope this helps.
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Post By Lisa Unger (Guest Post)
(02/27/2008)
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I also am trying to find the exchange program, or at least some one to tell me what the groupings were, I also have lost weight on this diet, I did not have as great of luck on the point system. Thankyou!! lunger @ cincinnatiymca.org
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Post By Lily L (Guest Post)
(02/12/2008)
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Does anyone have the maintenance?
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Post By Lori (Guest Post)
(01/30/2008)
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I have been tryig to find 1994 starter kits-does ayone have any ideas where I might find the program books. THANK YOU.
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Post By Lilith (Guest Post)
(01/06/2008)
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dwlz.com/WWinfo/old1972ww.html
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Post By Suzy (Guest Post)
(11/07/2007)
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Here is a website that sells used books and seems to have some of the program books.
http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/Sea ... 2&sts=t&tn=weight+watchers&x=31&y=13
I agree. I had success with the exchange program in the late 80s and 90s, but have had no success with the points program. I have joined many times over the last 10 years and have tried points and core. But neither work as well as exchange did for me.
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Post By GV (Guest Post)
(10/13/2007)
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I'm with you! The exchange program is the best. The points system allows for me to eat too many carbs and not lose weight.
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Post By Jessie (Guest Post)
(10/07/2007)
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I also have tried to points and actually GAINED weight on it, 4 labs in 6 weeks. I had previously (years ago) used the exchange program and loved it. I would love to know for sure what the exchanges were also.
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Rozeta asked if anyone had the old Weight Watchers book. I found many copies from old to new on Amazon.com - check out the USED prices. You can click on the USED link and see the copies that are available, including where they will be shipped from (what state) and what condition they are in. Often you can find a real deal that is listed as new or like new. What a bargain! Hope this helps.
I've got the old Weight Watchers 1994 big 3-ring binder style book, and am now online, trying to find out what may have changed in the exchange list since then.
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Post By (Guest Post)
(09/07/2007)
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Does anyone have the program?
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Post By Rozeta (Guest Post)
(09/07/2007)
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Does anyone have the book- I have looked every where for it and can't find it. I used it in the late 80's and was very successful with my weight but can't quiet get a handle on the points system. I am willing to purchase it if anyone has it, please let me know.
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Post By Fran (Guest Post)
(09/06/2007)
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I appreciate the info on the old ww exchange plan, I'm not having much success on the points plan. I was hoping to get a little more detailed info, such as: how much is one protein or one bread exchange? and is the number of bread exchanges related to weight?
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Post By Dick030931 (Guest Post)
(05/17/2007)
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Does anybody have the old exchanges for men. I know they are almost like those for women, but if I remember correctly I think men got 5 proteins and 5 fruits. I lost 75 pounds using the old WW exchange system. I used to have the forms but lost them in a flood. Thanks
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Post By Sandy (Guest Post)
(07/31/2006)
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Thanks alot for this info. I think August 1st might be a great day to get busy and get in control again. Good luck to you, too.
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RE: Weight Watchers Diet Exchange Plan
P.S. There isn't a calorie value per se for veggies. Non starchy veggies are unlimited. Starchy veggies(corn,potatoes) are considered Bread Exchanges.
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Hi!
I had better success with the exchange plan than the Points system and am planning on giving it another whirl, too! I think it is better because the exchange system was automatically balanced for you with less opportunity to eat junk calories. Over the years there were different exchange plans according to your weight...but in 1992 (when I lost 36 lbs) the exchanges were:
Protein....3-5
Milk........2
Bread.....4-6
Fat.........3
Veggie....3 (minimum)
Fruit.......3
You also had the option of choosing an additional 21 selections weekly from the Bread/Protein/Fruit groups as well as 700 "optional" calories weekly.
Hope this helps and good luck!
-Karyl
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If you can't get that information on WW Sandy, I would try a diabetic exchange program. You can find lots of free information on the web for these types of diet plans.
http://www.diabeteslibrary.org/news/news_item.cfm?NewsID=54
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Post By (Guest Post)
(07/25/2006)
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I've tried the points system and don't like it. I am hoping for the Exchange information, which worked wonderfully for me.
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RE: Weight Watchers Diet Exchange Plan
Weight Watchers has changed a lot (for the positive) over the years. Exchanges are no longer counted--there are actually 2 plans, one assigns a point value to different foods based on the calories, fat, and fiber in them. You get an allottment of "points" each day to use as you like--though generally the healthier foods have lower point values, so if you choose wisely, you get more quantity, and a healthier food plan. They also offer a "core" plan that allows unlimited quantities of certain foods, with an allottment of other foods to round things out.
I strongly recommend that if you're serious about getting your eating habits under control, that you try attending. Yes, it costs money; but is not unreasonable; and we're talking about our health here! You don't have to go forever to learn the program (although statistics show attenders do better--more committment).
Good luck!
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