Losing weight for Mickey

[NJFabFour]

Welcome Steph!
angiepangie8 and Jazmine8: You guys are making me so hungry for Chinese! Maybe I'll just hit Saladworks again (for the 3rd time this week! )
I love the powersnack suggestions angiepangie! Who knew tea would fall under that?! I love it though so I'm gonna give it a try! I love the hummus, too! Only 50 calories per serving! (I'm too lazy to make my own!)

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Talking about waiting to eat more after you've finished your meal.... I saw something on Oprah once - she said that it takes about 20 minutes for you to feel full from when you start eating (or about 5 minutes into eating). So if your a fast eater, it will take you a long time to feel full. For me, lunch is usually nothing more than soup, so right after I finish it, I'm sometimes not totally full, but I make sure to wait a bit, and see how I feel. If you look through time, portions have gotten larger and larger, I mean, look at the Super Size It meals at McDonalds! Back in the 40's and 50's, people didn't eat as much as we do now. You have to ask yourself, do you really need that extra piece of whatever? Is it really worth it?

Together We Can Do This!


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[angiepangie8]

Hi! Angiepangie8 told me about this thread, and if I'm not too late I'd like to join you. I actually started Weight Watchers Online on 12/31/07.

Name: Jennifer
Age: 35
Location: Southwest Florida
Type of diet: Weight Watchers Online - Core plan
Exercise: Walking
Start date of diet: 12/31/07
Goal: 139
Weight at start of diet: 217
Weight loss to date: 14 lbs (203)

Welcome Jennifer!

Glad to see you have joined us!!

I see your doing the core plan, I've never tried that but have heard that it does work. I'm doing the WW flex plan.

 

[NJFabFour]

Yes, welcome Jennifer!
And congratulations on losing 14 pounds! Hope I can get there soon!

 

[Jennifer823]

Thanks for the welcomes I have to read through all these pages of great stuff! I'm hoping to snag some recipes. What's everyone having for breakfast? Include some protein, you'll stay fuller longer.

 

[jenne]

We have a number of new faces joining the mightly, little group. It will only make us stronger.

Could one of you that is doing the core program let me know how it works. I know a little about how the old point system works, but I am unsure about this core program. Could anyone enlighten me?

 

[Jennifer823]

We have a number of new faces joining the mightly, little group. It will only make us stronger.

Could one of you that is doing the core program let me know how it works. I know a little about how the old point system works, but I am unsure about this core program. Could anyone enlighten me?

Sure! I'm on the core program. I like it a lot better than Flex. I did flex in '06 and lost about 15 lbs, but once I stopped counting the points I gained it all back Core is easier for me. You have a list of "core foods" that you can eat as much as you need. (That's the key - you have to figure out when you're satisfied.) In addition to the core list, you are allowed 35 pts a week for extras. Lean meats, fat free dairy, soy milk and "dairy" products, all fruits and vegetables are on the core list. Whole grains too, but not bread - even whole grain. I've nearly cut bread out of my diet and all processed carbs. So far so good, and I'm not having any craving issues. It's a very healthy way to eat, I think.

 

[jenne]

Sure! I'm on the core program. I like it a lot better than Flex. I did flex in '06 and lost about 15 lbs, but once I stopped counting the points I gained it all back Core is easier for me. You have a list of "core foods" that you can eat as much as you need. (That's the key - you have to figure out when you're satisfied.) In addition to the core list, you are allowed 35 pts a week for extras. Lean meats, fat free dairy, soy milk and "dairy" products, all fruits and vegetables are on the core list. Whole grains too, but not bread - even whole grain. I've nearly cut bread out of my diet and all processed carbs. So far so good, and I'm not having any craving issues. It's a very healthy way to eat, I think.

Thanks for the details. It sounds pretty decent. I assume there is a limit on things like meat and dairy?

 

[DawnM]

I totally missed the gay post....what did that have to do with losing weight?

Please don't leave. I have been offended on this board before AND have gotten warnings about my responses. But I am still here.

I have just started Jenny Craig. I lost on it before so I know I can lose again. I have a surplus store here that sells their foods for much less and although I don't have the variety maybe, I can still log my foods and eat according to their plan.

Anyway, my first goal is to lose 16 pounds by May. That is 1.3 pounds per week. I have never lost fast and even at 1200 calories and exercise this is about the amount I will probably lose.

Dawn

 

[angiepangie8]

Thanks for the welcomes I have to read through all these pages of great stuff! I'm hoping to snag some recipes. What's everyone having for breakfast? Include some protein, you'll stay fuller longer.

I'm eating Weight Control Quaker Oatmeal~ it has 7 grams of protein. Is that a no no on the core plan? Can you eat whole grain tortilla shells? I'm not sure if I would like cutting out bread.

by the way congratulations on losing 14 pounds. Way to Go!!!

 

[Jennifer823]

Thanks for the details. It sounds pretty decent. I assume there is a limit on things like meat and dairy?

I don't want to get in trouble with WW or anything, but there are a few general rules that you have to follow - but they are easy. If you stick to the general rules you don't have to measure anything, ever! It makes it much easier when you are feeding a family. (I don't have to make two dinners!) I really like that I'm not eating processed "diet food." I started feeling better - more energy - after just a week of this. My husband says his clothes are getting looser too, and he's happy about that

 

[DVCJones]

A women at work shared her snack with me at work yesterday. OMG was it ever tasty. They are called French Twists made by Barry's Bakery. They are pretty big too. They come in many flavors too. I like the raspberry and cinnamon flavors. YUMMMMY!!!!

I like to have 2 with tea!

 

[Jennifer823]

I'm eating Weight Control Quaker Oatmeal~ it has 7 grams of protein. Is that a no no on the core plan? Can you eat whole grain tortilla shells? I'm not sure if I would like cutting out bread.

by the way congratulations on losing 14 pounds. Way to Go!!!

Oatmeal is fine on the core plan as long as it has no added sugar You can eat tortillas on the core plan but you would have to count them as points. You get 35 pts a week for stuff like that. Bread is OK, as long as you count the points. (The points are calculated the same as the regular WW points.)

 

[angiepangie8]

Oatmeal is fine on the core plan as long as it has no added sugar You can eat tortillas on the core plan but you would have to count them as points. You get 35 pts a week for stuff like that. Bread is OK, as long as you count the points. (The points are calculated the same as the regular WW points.)

Is that your DD in your avatar? She is so cute!

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

I just received word this morning, that my 16 year old nephew passed away late last night/early this morning. For those of you that don't know, he has never been a "normal" boy - born premature, they discovered he had something called Anglemans Syndrome a few years into his life. I don't know exactly all the details of it, but he has never spoken, never eaten, never walked.... but he was always a very happy little boy (he used to watch Beauty and the Beast all day every day, laughing hysterically at it). The past few weeks he hasn't been doing much of anything other than sleeping due to the severe seizures he has, and now his time has just come. I will be going down to Florida (where he lives) later in the week once my brother has everything settled. I feel so awful for my brother and his wife, I don't know what to say when I get down there - how do you comfort someone over the death of their child?

 

[tmatthews]

So sorry for your loss. It is difficult to find the right words...and sometimes there isn't any......I think I would start by saying your sorry for their loss and ask if there is anything you can do for them....other than that your actions speak louder than your words....you are coming down to the funeral and i am sure help out any way you can. I always think after the ceremonies are over and everyone leaves it can be a very difficult time...Just a phone call to say you are thinking of them and how much you love them. Sometimes you just need a shoulder to cry on or an ear to listen. I know you will say what is in your heart. Again....thoughts and prayers

 

[Jennifer823]

Is that your DD in your avatar? She is so cute!

Yup, that's my littlest. Thanks

 

[Jennifer823]

I just received word this morning, that my 16 year old nephew passed away late last night/early this morning. For those of you that don't know, he has never been a "normal" boy - born premature, they discovered he had something called Anglemans Syndrome a few years into his life. I don't know exactly all the details of it, but he has never spoken, never eaten, never walked.... but he was always a very happy little boy (he used to watch Beauty and the Beast all day every day, laughing hysterically at it). The past few weeks he hasn't been doing much of anything other than sleeping due to the severe seizures he has, and now his time has just come. I will be going down to Florida (where he lives) later in the week once my brother has everything settled. I feel so awful for my brother and his wife, I don't know what to say when I get down there - how do you comfort someone over the death of their child?

I'm so sorry. Just being there will help, you don't have to say anything right now.

 

[SilverMickey]

I just received word this morning, that my 16 year old nephew passed away late last night/early this morning. For those of you that don't know, he has never been a "normal" boy - born premature, they discovered he had something called Anglemans Syndrome a few years into his life. I don't know exactly all the details of it, but he has never spoken, never eaten, never walked.... but he was always a very happy little boy (he used to watch Beauty and the Beast all day every day, laughing hysterically at it). The past few weeks he hasn't been doing much of anything other than sleeping due to the severe seizures he has, and now his time has just come. I will be going down to Florida (where he lives) later in the week once my brother has everything settled. I feel so awful for my brother and his wife, I don't know what to say when I get down there - how do you comfort someone over the death of their child?

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Now he will be where he is perfect, he will be able to laugh and play as one of gods perfect angels. I'm thinking of you during this very very hard time. Keep strong for your little ones and take care of yourself so you can help your brothers family. My heart felt prayers are with you.

 

[Jennifer823]

Its funny though... growing up in high school and such, I thought I was so over weight at a size 10-12. I never wore anything revealing and usually wore clothing that was way to big because that was the way I saw myself. Now at a size 18-20, I would give anything to be back to my high school weight again.

I'm going back reading this thread from the beginning, and had to comment here! I know what you mean. I grew up in NJ too (northern NJ though) and I was a size 10-12 in high school. I felt like I was the fattest girl there. I'm an 18-20 now too! I'd love to be back in a 10-12.