Weight Watchers Chat - Part II

[M.A.D.aboutDisney]

Originally Posted by cepmom

I'm glad mzrich came along with that info for you...was it WW staff that gave you that information??!

Talked about in the meeting but staff did not mention that the calculator won't work with NI for alcohol. I had not heard that before.

[ProudMomTo3Boys]

So I don't know if anyone has had these yet or not, but I have to tell you how yummy they are. Kelloggs Fiber Plus bars, caramel coconut fudge. 3 points plus and they are the size of a regular granola bar. They taste very similar to the Samao Girl Scout cookie. Delicious!!!!!!

[mackeysmom]

Originally Posted by mrzrich

This is mis-information. You can not use the NI and the points calculator to figure out alchohol points. You have to trust what WW lists as the point values for alcoholic beverages. It has something to do with Sugar alchohols, but I am not a chemist or a nutrtionist so I don't fully know the reason. There are no beers with less than 2 points.

Originally Posted by M.A.D.aboutDisney

Talked about in the meeting but staff did not mention that the calculator won't work with NI for alcohol. I had not heard that before.

For those members that attend meetings, there is a fairly lengthy explanation about alcohol and sugar alcohol on page 39 of the Getting Started booklet. (I'm sure it is listed on the WW site as well, but I'm a meetings only member and don't use eTools.)

Hope that helps,
Laura

[sjms71]

Originally Posted by ProudMomTo3Boys

So I don't know if anyone has had these yet or not, but I have to tell you how yummy they are. Kelloggs Fiber Plus bars, caramel coconut fudge. 3 points plus and they are the size of a regular granola bar. They taste very similar to the Samao Girl Scout cookie. Delicious!!!!!!

Oh no you didn't!!!! I LOVE those GS cookies. Now I will have to look for them. I don't know who suggested the kelloggs pretzel, chocolate bars, but I just found them. My store was always out.

[disbabyndaddy]

Originally Posted by ProudMomTo3Boys

So I don't know if anyone has had these yet or not, but I have to tell you how yummy they are. Kelloggs Fiber Plus bars, caramel coconut fudge. 3 points plus and they are the size of a regular granola bar. They taste very similar to the Samao Girl Scout cookie. Delicious!!!!!!

I'm not fond of coconut, but I LOVE the Kellogg's Fiber Plus bars in the chocolate chip and dark chocolate almond flavors!! Also 3pp and SO GOOD.

[dthogue]

Originally Posted by ProudMomTo3Boys

So I don't know if anyone has had these yet or not, but I have to tell you how yummy they are. Kelloggs Fiber Plus bars, caramel coconut fudge. 3 points plus and they are the size of a regular granola bar. They taste very similar to the Samao Girl Scout cookie. Delicious!!!!!!

I these bars!!! They are very good and the price is so much cheaper than the WW bars sold at the meeting! My DD likes them too! She is always eating the extra one I carry in my purse for emergencies! The special K pretzel bars are so yummy too!

[dthogue]

Evening Ladies,

I just signed up for a 10K run in June with my DD. She will be using this race for her corral placement for the 1/2 Marathon in Janaury - I'm running it just for the experience - I will do another 10K in October for placement. I'm so excited - weight loss goals aside, I'm really this new found hobby of mine.

[Fall1]

I weighed in tonight for my 1st week, I lost 5.4lbs. Yay!! I know weeks from now on will be much smaller losses, but I am really excited for this start!!

[sjms71]

Originally Posted by Fall1

I weighed in tonight for my 1st week, I lost 5.4lbs. Yay!! I know weeks from now on will be much smaller losses, but I am really excited for this start!!

What a great start!!

[portobello_rd]

hey guys, long time lurker. i started weight watchers on january 3rd of this year, and so far have lost 36 pounds. i know thats super awesome, but today was my weigh in day and i had no loss. no gain, yay! but no loss. and i know ive been doing well but im kinda bummed out. any tips for me in case ive already hit a plateau that i need to work through? thanks!

[cepmom]

Originally Posted by M.A.D.aboutDisney

Talked about in the meeting but staff did not mention that the calculator won't work with NI for alcohol. I had not heard that before.

I'm surprised...all staff should be up to date on that info

[dis-happy]

Joining the new thread. Carry on....

[DVCBELLE]

Originally Posted by dthogue

Evening Ladies,

I just signed up for a 10K run in June with my DD. She will be using this race for her corral placement for the 1/2 Marathon in Janaury - I'm running it just for the experience - I will do another 10K in October for placement. I'm so excited - weight loss goals aside, I'm really this new found hobby of mine.

Wow - I am impressed you are even thinking corral placement!!! I think 10Ks are a great distance and I am planning on one this summer. I have decided I want to do another half...I am thinking about the Princess next year but DH is currently unemployed so I need him to find a job before I make a decision!

Originally Posted by Fall1

I weighed in tonight for my 1st week, I lost 5.4lbs. Yay!! I know weeks from now on will be much smaller losses, but I am really excited for this start!!

You should be excited!!

Originally Posted by portobello_rd

hey guys, long time lurker. i started weight watchers on january 3rd of this year, and so far have lost 36 pounds. i know thats super awesome, but today was my weigh in day and i had no loss. no gain, yay! but no loss. and i know ive been doing well but im kinda bummed out. any tips for me in case ive already hit a plateau that i need to work through? thanks!

Hello!! I just started on WW again and so I haven't hit a plateau this time but I can tell you that in the past when I hit one...I have quit. And look where that got me...back to fatter than before and starting my weight loss journey...again!! So stick with it. Do you watch Biggest Loser - one of the girls hit a wall and was not losing much and one week she decided to work harder and at the weigh-in she said in the past she would turn around when she hit the wall and quit trying but this time she decided to just knock the wall down. So I think that is what you have to do...stick in here and it will help you stay motivated and not run away from the wall!!!

Here are the tips from the WW website:

Five ways to tip the scale
The good news: Whether the cause is behavioral, physiological or both, there are steps you can take to move past a plateau. First, strengthen your resolve to keep losing, then:

1. Increase your physical activity
This may be the best way to get the weight off, according to experts. Look for simple ways to get more activity in: Take the family (or the dog) for an afternoon walk. Park the car farther away, or get off the bus a stop or two away from your destination.

2. Eat right and write
Research has shown that people routinely underestimate the number of calories they consume daily. Keep track of what you eat. Enjoy seeing that you've stayed within your PointsPlus™ Target.

3. Eat fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are loaded with a variety of vitamin and minerals and are typically low in calories. Including them at meal time will help keep you satisfied and contribute to your health.

4. Spice things up
Forgo your usual turkey on rye for a more exotic water-packed tuna with dill and lemon juice on toasted pita bread. This might stimulate your taste buds enough to keep you satisfied.

5. Get busy
Join an after-work volleyball league, attend art openings or just chase your kids around outside. The less you're in the kitchen, the less tempted you'll be to eat.

[DVCBELLE]

Tonight's recipe...

Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

6 cups Frozen Shredded Potatoes
1 cup Peas, frozen
1 1/2 cups Ham, extra lean - diced
1 1/2 cups Cheddar Cheese, Kraft Reduced Fat - shredded
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup, condensed, Heathy Request
2/3 cup Nonfat Dry Milk Powder
1 cup Water
1/4 cup Onion - diced
1 tsp Dried Parsley

In a slow cooker, combine potatoes, peas, ham, and cheddar cheese. In a medium bowl, combine mushroom soup, dry milk powder, water, onion, and parsley flakes. Add soup mixture to potato mixture. Mix well to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Serving Size: 6 - 1 Cup servings.


This had 9 points per cup and it was enough for me. I didn't use the milk powder - I used low fat evaporate milk. I really think you could use a 1/4 cup of regular milk and be fine. It was a little soupier than I had anticpated. I also didn't use low-fat cheese. So you could lower points that way.

We all loved it. DD9 made a face when I put it in front of her. Then after she finally tried it she went "OH - that's yummy!" It was rainy here today and it made for a great rainy day comfort dinner. But we think it is definitely not a summer meal...better for a cold day!!!

[DVCBELLE]

Sorry for the prolific posting I have a question...

Today at the meeting we got a 30% off Skechers shape ups - has anyone used them? I am thinking about trying them but thought I would see what you all think about them! Even with 30% off they are still pricey!!!