I Weighed In. Did You?
Stepping on the scale is not usually very exciting for me, but yesterday was different. I did a free weigh-in at my local Weight Watchers for the Dr. Oz Transformation Nation contest!
The process was incredibly simple and the WW associate was super-helpful. She reminded me to tell my friends that they can do their free weigh-in anytime between now and February 26, 2012 (Refer a Friend is the first step in the Transformation Nation program; I’m telling all of you!).
Just walk into any Weight Watchers location and they will weigh you and mark it down on an official Transformation Nation form. Hold onto that piece of paper because you’ll need it to be eligible for the $1 million prize! While you’re at WW you can sit in on a meeting—for free!
When you get back to your computer, enter your Weight Watchers verified starting weight into the Transformation Nation program. You’ll have another official free weigh-in at Weight Watchers the week of April 2 to April 9 to see how well you’ve done!
My goal is to lose at least 25 pounds. The Transformation Nation rules require a 10% weight loss or reaching a health BMI, but I think I can do better than that and still stay within a safe weight-loss range of losing 1-2 pounds a week. My BMI (you can calculate yours when you join Transformation Nation here) should be in the mid-20s and, Oh boy, it is NOT.
Just weighing in made me feel like I’d taken a great step forward and I’m hoping to keep up that momentum. Change, it turns out, begets change. Make one move in the direction of a healthier life and the next one will be even easier, according to clinical psychologist Deirdre Barrett, author of Waistland, The (R)evolutionary Science Behind Our Weight and Fitness Crisis. “If you make one change successfully, it’s a little easier to make the next change,” she says.
I’m counting on this being true since my willpower is still in the wobbly stage (like my thighs). It also helps that Transformation Nation is a simple step-by-step program. I can learn new habits that will help me get more sleep, lower my stress and develop better fitness habits. I can also tap into Sharecare Fitness for inspiring get-fit videos and helpful weight-loss advice.
Please join me (go weigh in!) and we can transform together.
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Anne Krueger
A print editor turned digital junkie, Anne launched parenting.com during her tenure as Editor-in-Chief of Parenting magazine and blogged at health.com while Executive Editor at Health magazine. She launched themotherboard.com and has worked at hgtv.com and lifescript.com.
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Jane Penley
HI I weighed in and signed in the paper from Boone Weight watchers is being mailed i have a problem with my birthday signing in . It is September 11 1951 and it says invalid i cannot get it fixed but i have tryed can you help Thanks Jane
Lori Watson
Yes and it felt good to be 164 I don’t know if I can get 16 more pounds off but I’m going to do all I can. I wasn’t invited to sit in on a free meeting they just asked me to join and when I said “I really don’t know much about you” they had me go on the scale and gave me my paperwork and said I was done.
Loretta Anaya
Yes, Dr. Oz I have already weighed in on September 28, 2011, in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. I have been a member of WeightWatchers for 13 weeks. Good luck to all of us.
Inez G Simmons
I am unable to complete the transformation entry. I don’t see what piece I am missing. If It sharecare, then it’s not receiving any instruction on what to do. I joined this transformation through weight watchers.
Maria
Yes, I weighed in this morning – 2.6 lb weight loss! My first week back to WW – YEAH!!!!
Linda jones
sign up with weigh watcher am very proud of my self4makin a life style change the weight is killing me Dr.oz hope i make it4transformation half way threw the7step
Paula Richards
After one week on the WW program I weighed-in…Lost 4.8 lbs…Now I did take off my shoes (a requirement) so minus 2lbs (shoes) that is a good loss…I already feel better…I follow the WW program in the ’70s and reached my goal but over time I put the weight back on and then some…This is a much easier program to follow…I plan to stay on this program so I can throw away my cane, sit on the floor and get up with calling 911, walk on the beach again, go bird watching, learn line dancing…..Lots to look forward to…Thanks for the insperation…
Blessings, Paula
Bruce B. Brunson
I have weighed in and I’m ready to go. I weighed 238.4. Meeting time 10:00 am. Meeting date 10-5-11. Staff initials are T.D. at the West Valley office located at 5600 West. My Monthly Pass ID#W1989438. I payed 39.95. Start Date 10/04/2011.
Eugene Lorge
Where do I enter my Weight Watchers weight into Transformation Nation? I can’t seem to locate the site.
Thanks, Gene
Darlene Stencel
I already belong to Weight Watchers and have lost 20 lbs. My goal is to lose another 40 lbs. It has been really helpful and supportive to be in Weight Watchers. I had my recheck with my doctor just recently with my blood pressure and cholestrol check and he was very pleased with the weight loss and the improvement in my numbers already with the 20 lbs I have recently lost. I hope this still enables me to join in the challenge with the Dr. Oz transformation program. I am walking more and have also joined a Water Aerobics evening class.
Sandy Trapani
I returned to weight watchers in May, 2011. I’m delighted with the new ppv program. I am recommitting to the program next Wedesday.
Dianne Ivery
I sign up i have the yellow weight watcher slip what else do i need to do i fill out all seven steps
Carina Anderson
Am I registered? I can’t tell
Carina Anderson
I filled out everything, but it says I’m 70% done and I can’t tell what you want.
Lu Ann
Please help me, I CAN NOT get logged in at Dr. Ozs Transformation Nation Million Dollar You. Every time I try they are telling me they are having trouble. What am I doing wrong? I get the Dr. Ozs newsletter everyday, so why can’t I get into this web site. I just joined weight watchers a month ago, and really want to enter. PLEASE HELP!!!!
Paula Martin
Im trying to find out if I have finished all of my 7 steps and not sure how to get back to whrere they are. And where do I weigh in??
Debra Neal
I’m really excited about being involved on such a positive approach to weight loss. Not only will I benefit by loosing the wieght I’ve carried around for over 20 years but will also reduce the high cholesterol results that I take medication for. I’m planning on preparing nutritious meals for my spouse who lives in denial with his weight problems, has several co-morbidities & lack of motivation. Thank You Dr. OZ !!!
rene springfield
i am currently a weight watchers member and have been for about three years i started out at 325.4# i am currently at 241.4 i had gone down as far as 210 but life got in the way and i lost my focus but did not stop attending classes or weighing in . My daughter, husband and i are all members and attend a sunday morning class we have found a great family there and will continue going . I have recommitted to doing better don’t want to buy all those larger size clothes back I got rid of and my health suffers as I have arthritis so on we go weight watchers works but like with everything you have to be willing to make the change AND KINOW WHY YOUR DOING IT stay focused and when your weak ask for help! rene’
Susan Perreira
Yes, I have weighed in and have been a Weight Wathcers member on and off since 1999. With my profession as a Perioperative Educator who oversees 2 separate hospitals and 1 ambulatory surgery center, I find that my stress level is almost umbearable most days and that I am going down hill physically and am totally physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausted at the end of the day. It takes a weekend off to recover from the week. I do have some physicall disabilities now and trying to work at this schedule with them is getting increasinly impossible. I was an athlete and so active till I was 52 yrs. old and since starting to work for this healthcare organization my health has slowly gone downhill and I have no personal life. It is all work and no play.
Thanks for listening.
Sincerely,
Susan Perreira
Parti Christensen
I also joint this, but I don’t think I follow it to well. I try to watch what I eat, but at night I am so hungry. I ended up eating at night. What do you do?
Viola Batton
I have joined weight watchers and i want to be healthy. i need to lose 70 lbs. i need to keep on the program, and hope that it will work. i am older and it is harder than when you are young. i haver decided that i am going to give it my best, and see what happens.
Brenda
Thank you for sharing! I found the free weigh-in information helpful. Good luck. Don’t worry, my BMI isn’t in the 20′s either! I like the walking challege to do every day.
Vonda Thomas
Yes! I weighed in and the process was very simple.
Rachel Leclerc
I am very excited about the program as I am following the Challenge. Since I am from Canada, I cannot participate; however, I am doing it for “my life”. It helps me keep focus, have the resources that I need, be in touch with the Elite Team Trainers, which is very positive and supportive. I would tell everybody to follow. It is so great, and what an opportunity I stumbled upon. Thank you Doctor Oz as well to all those at Sharecare. I also joined Weight Watcher on-line. Every thing is there!. Have a Great Day!. RL/lv
Donna Yencer
I was a little nervous going to WW to weigh, but you are right–it was so simple and the people were very nice and the meeting was helpful! Let’s take it off together!
Lois Ocenosak
I think I finished all seven of the items required for Transformation Nation; however my tally shows 80% finished. I did not complete the tasks in order. Does that make a difference in my entry?
Crazyhairedgrandma
I’m very happy to be here.
Crazyhairedgrandma
I’m noT ready to lOse cARBS AS BREAKFAST.
Dorothy Powell Mitchell
Thanks! I need all the motivation I can get!!!
damian hanrahan
thanks
Barbara Young
where do I leave my ww weight that received from weight watchers,when I weight in at my local weightwatchers. please help!
flo azzardi
This is going to be fun and helpful. Hope I’ve done everything correct
Mary Seroski
I know what I weigh and It has nothing to do with what I eat. I live a vegan/vegetarian lifestyle. But I suffer from many what I call genetic illnesses. Fibromyalgia, Migraines, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hypothyroidism, Sleep Apnea, Scoliosis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Degenerative Disc disease and bulging discs in my lumbar, tethered spinal cord, and just plain chronic pain.
I don’t have diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and the other problems usually related with morbid obesity. Just recently I found I was hypothyroid. But what put the weight on me was the meds for my arthritis pain: gabapentin and prednisone. Those alone put 100lbs on me.
I have been trying to lose weight. I had surgery last year for a torn meniscus pad in my right knee. Now in November, a year later, I will have the same surgery in my left knee.
Now with two messed up knees, a messed up back, and my heels feeling like the bone wants to come through the skin, it’s going to be very difficult to lose weight in spite of the thyroid meds.
But I’m not discouraged. I have a free pass for YMCA and after surgery, I will be going through rehab that has a very nice hot pool. That I have to look forward to. I love the water.
BTW: For sleep, you neglect to mention that people can wear sleep masks at bed to block out light. I do that and get better sleep that way. I tell my members to get sleep masks so they can get into delta sleep to regenerate the hormones that fight pain signals in fibromyalgia.
Carol Strickland
Unfortunately not all of us have easy access to Weight Watchers weigh in sites. I live 84 miles from the nearest WW making it difficult to do an official weigh in.
Laural Samascott
Thank You Dr Oz and Weight Watchers for caring about all of us! LET’S DO THIS
patti Schutte
I only need to lose 15 lbs-am I not eligible for the 1million?
Nina Saxon
What are the sleep masks with the gels you can refrigerate & use inside the sleep mask?
Where can I get them?
Terrance
It is a little something I have to do more research into, appreciation for the post.
Free games
Great article. Thank you to tell us more useful information. I am looking forward to reading more of your articles in the future.
Karen Nagle
I have been a member of WW for 3 yrs. Originally lost 90lbs gaining back 20 after back surgery. Never stopped going to meetings though. I feel I need to really get focused on my WW program, with what I put in my mouth, start excercising (but a little afraid due to my back), and really start keeping better tracking records. I joined this journey today and am ready to commit. However I guess I need to make a dr. appt. Hopefully I can get in soon. Does this keep me from officially joining? Also I couldn’t get the little check mark to check after putting in all of my WW information. I don’t know what I am doing wrong….plz help! Me….and computers don’t mix very well. LOL…..I am so excited and happy to meet you all. Good Luck!
Keischa
I serached a bunch of sites and this was the best.