My friend and I are rally interested in the Weight Watchers Momentum plan and we think it may help us lose the weight. However, I cannot afford materials or meetings. I have old materials (from a couple years ago).

How can I follow the Momentum Plan using old materials?

Follow your points plan, but try to eat more foods on the "core" list. Make sure you get enough exercise.

Whats the Best And Quickest Way To Lose Tummy Fat? What Exercises Can I Do, Thankyou .

Try some basic leg lift exercises. Lay on the floor, back and knees straight, feet together, arms by your sides. Now lift your heels to about 6 inches from the floor, hold them there for a few seconds, maybe do a slow count to 5, then back down to rest. Count to 5 again then lift. Keep repeating the exercise at a steady pace.
You should start to feel the strain in your tummy region very quickly. As you get more used to the exercise you can try holding your feet for longer, also spreading your feet and legs apart while in the air for the count of 5 starts to use even more muscles.
Keep doing that exercise at least daily, for as long as you feel comfortable with, maybe no more than 15 minutes a day is sufficient, but whatever you feel you can cope with. Within a few weeks you should start to see a noticeable improvement as the tummy fat turns into nicely toned abs.

The beauty of this exercise is that it requires nothing but a comfortable flat surface to lie on. Also combine with the usual swimming, cycling and good old jogging and walking to get a good all-round workout. Basic rule of thumb is, don’t overdo it. "No pain no gain" may well be the motto, but once it starts to hurt, you’ve done enough for the day.
Hope that helps.

How much weight do you have to lose until people start noticing that you’ve lost weight?

It depends on your starting weight. If you weigh 350, it’s doubtful that anyone will notice a 10 lb drop. But for a 140 lb woman, 10 lbs make a huge difference. My best answer is that if you lose 10% of your body weight, it will definitely be noticed.

I’m a college student and trying to get rid of the "freshman 15" and when my mom was on Weight Watchers when I was a kid there was this chicken enchilada recipe I just loved. All we can remember about it was that it was a sour cream and cream of mushroom soup base, and there was a can of green chiles in it. We dont have the recipe because we lost all our old recipes in Katrina. Any help?

LOW-CALORIE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

16 oz. boiled boned chicken, in pieces
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
8 tsp. reduced calorie butter/margarine
1 can weight watchers cream of mushroom soup
8 oz. mild Mexican Cheez Whiz
1 c. weight watchers sour cream
1 can chopped green chili peppers
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, torn in pieces
2 oz. grated Cheddar cheese

Saute onion and bell pepper in butter until tender. Reduce heat to simmer and add soup and Cheez Whiz. Stir until cheese is melted. Remove from heat, add sour cream and chilies.
In a casserole dish, sprayed with a nonstick spray, layer four torn tortillas, 1/2 of the chicken, 1/2 of the cheese and soup mixture. Repeat. Sprinkle top with grated cheese. Bake 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Makes 8 servings.
http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1739,159167-233206,00.html

Hey, I’m overally a skinny person. I just feel I have a bit of fat aroudn the tummy area. I was wondering what would be the most effective and quickest way to lose this excess fat. Preferably the least painful too, but that can’t be helped. Thanks!

try the lil jack workout http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKCGe2Ezris it really works

I wanna lose weight so that i can look nice during chinese new year next year feb. And i’ve got 3 months from now. What should i do to lose weight and maintain it instead of gaining it back? Is losing 5kg a month possible? I skip for about half an hour for a few days in a week.

Avoid soda as much as possible, even diet sodas –most artificial sweeteners have potential health risks. One glass of wine or beer every day is fine for most people and may actually have health benefits. Beyond this, however, alcohol can be fattening and of course can contribute to other health problems.

I really don’t have the money but I’m thinking about going to weight watchers as I want a "diet" that is real food not shakes and supplements. Is is difficult to follow and shop for and cook for? Do you get enough food that you’re not hungry or at least not next to starvation hungry? What’s the best way to go, core or points? Did it work for you or at least help you?

its not really hard to follow, but it does requires discipline. the best thing to do have 3 main meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Eating in portions is the key factor here, but sometimes its hard when you are hungrey and used to full sized meals.You can also have snacks in between if you are hungrey but you have to be mindful of what you eat. If you are hungrey just grab an apple, a small salad, a protein bar, grapes, tuna sandwich, etc. just something to help with the hunger. also, it helps if you drink alot of water because sometimes when the body says its hungrey its actually thirsty. good luck with your weight lost endeavors.

i am 14 years old, 153cm and i am quite chubby.
i have been trying to get rid of my tummy fats by doing crunches, but they would only make my abs grow harder, and wont lose the fats. any advise?

You have to get some good cardio going. Aerobic exercise…jogging, dancing, whatever makes you feel good and get your heart rate up for a while. Plus you’ll probably need to look at what youre consuming also…several small means are better than a couple big ones. Last tip…lots and lots of water. Everything in moderation so take it easy because slow and steady will keep the wieght off.

This winter break, I am planning on making a strong effort to lose weight. For all who are wondering, the break will be 6 weeks long.

Here is what I am planning to do:
-Eat a very reasonable diet.
-Take protein supplements.
-Drink lots of water.
-Ride my bike for an hour or two a day.
-Go to the gym Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and do some anaerobic exercise to build lean muscle.

Would this be unhealthy? I have a feeling I will lose weight rather quickly, but a friend told me that losing weight fast is almost as unhealthy as being overweight in the first place. Is my plan unreasonable?

Thoughts?

Start doing that before the break, start out slow, it will take a while for your body to get accustomed to all the changes. Starving yourself is just as bad as burning off all the calories you ate that day, just make sure you get 1200 calories a day, and ride your bike for an hour maybe, two seems a bit extreme for now, especially if you’re coming out of an inactive lifestyle. Your friend is right, just don’t go overboard with the exercising. If your body goes into starvation mode you could easily gain all the weight back as fast as you lost it. Good luck!

I cannot afford to sign up for weight watchers, so I was wondering if there are any free online resources to help me do it on my own. My friend has a book so I already know that I have a 22 daily point total, but I can’t ask him about every thing I eat.

And any advice on weight watchers?

You can use this calculator to calculate points. You find the info on the packaging.

http://www.weightlossresearch.co.uk/onlinetools/pointscalculator.asp

If you are thinking of doing the "core" program, do a search on "Core foods list" and you should find a some lists.

JoJo