Weight Watchers Chat - Part II

[GoofyMomInOhio]

Good morning, WWers! I had to share a victory this morning -- I'm wearing a pair of Levi's and a top today that I haven't been able to get on (or that actually looked good on) in at least two years, if not three. AND one of my co-workers actually said, "You look so skinny!"

While I wouldn't go as far to say "skinny", I certainly look a darn-sight better than I did three months ago!!

Isn't that a great feeling? Way to go!!

After 9 nights at WDW, my WI today showed me down 2.8 pounds. I nearly fell off the scale -- I was so happy. So, this just goes to show that it is possible to lose weight at WDW even if you aren't tracking every little thing.

I lowered my goal weight a little bit so that I can be in a healthy BMI range. I'm definitely getting closer!

Good luck to all the other Wednesday WI folks!

Awesome ~ doesn't it make the trip seem even more 'magical'?

My eat-a-thon this week paid off...I'm up 3.3lbs.

Hang in there...this week is gonna be better.

 

[GoofyMomInOhio]

Today is my DS's 13th ( I can't believe I have a teenager ) birthday so we are going to Red Robin for dinner. I've only used 8 points today and walked almost 9 miles this morning/afternoon to prepare for tonight.

Thanks for all the motivation/info for after I hit 10%. I still have about 5 lbs til I hit 10% but I can feel it getting closer LOL!! I'm going to buy a new pair of running shoes to encourage myself to continue moving.

 

[disbabyndaddy]

Hi Guys,
I am new to this thread... I signed up for WW a few months ago. I was an old schooler that came back. I saw the TV commercials with the new Points Plus and thought before I gain all my weight back I should go back (lost 50 gained 30 back... so still holding on to 20... and the 30 was over 10 years).

I signed up and never went back. I got confused between the new points and the old points and gained weight. I was too embarassed to go with a gain so I stopped going. Most people have a huge number that first week... I just couldn't go.

Now I am regretting not going... I need to suck it up and go! I know I would feel better just getting it over with and go weigh in and then stick to the plan!

Thinking if I joined your group it might make it easier for me! I am so angry that I have to lose this weight again... and that I didn't stick with the meetings.... but can't beat myself up about it anymore... I need to focus on the journey ahead not the past!

I don't blame you for not going back after gaining. It would totally suck to have that positive number when people normally drop a lot of weight. Maybe joining online would be a better solution for you so you don't have to face the meetings. You can come here for support.

I thought the same thing -- maybe online is the way to go for you. I went to meetings years ago but only stuck with them for a couple months -- got too expensive and I just couldn't fit them into life's schedule. I'm also a pretty private person and didn't enjoy "sharing" publicly...struggles or victories.

Now, I've been doing WW online for 12 weeks and love it SO MUCH! It is so easy to track during the day since I work at a computer most of the time, as well as from home. I'm not bound to the meetings and love popping on this Dis thread for motivation and support in place of the meetings. I celebrate my accomplishments with my Dis WW friends, my partner (DH) and my family...the people from whom support means the most to me.

I get much more out of this Dis thread than the WW community boards. You're in great company here!!

 

[mrzrich]

After 9 nights at WDW, my WI today showed me down 2.8 pounds. I nearly fell off the scale -- I was so happy. So, this just goes to show that it is possible to lose weight at WDW even if you aren't tracking every little thing.

I lowered my goal weight a little bit so that I can be in a healthy BMI range. I'm definitely getting closer!

Good luck to all the other Wednesday WI folks!

Hey we're twins! I just got home from WI and I lost 2.8 too!

 

[NC State]

I'm so happy! Just returned from my WI and I have lost 2.4 lbs this week. For the last two weeks I could only lose .8 each week. I have now lost 12.2 lbs in 6 weeks, plus made my first 5%....it was a great week for me! For everyone that feel like they are at a stand still...just keep at it, don't give up!

 

[sjms71]

My eat-a-thon this week paid off...I'm up 3.3lbs.

Aww, Jess, there will be weeks like this. You are amazing maintaining your weight now for years. Don't be discouraged .

 

[Sandi]

Hey we're twins! I just got home from WI and I lost 2.8 too!

Yea! Good for you Sister!

I'm so happy! Just returned from my WI and I have lost 2.4 lbs this week. For the last two weeks I could only lose .8 each week. I have now lost 12.2 lbs in 6 weeks, plus made my first 5%....it was a great week for me! For everyone that feel like they are at a stand still...just keep at it, don't give up!

Congratulations on a terrific week. You're doing great.

 

[Fall1]

I'm so happy! Just returned from my WI and I have lost 2.4 lbs this week. For the last two weeks I could only lose .8 each week. I have now lost 12.2 lbs in 6 weeks, plus made my first 5%....it was a great week for me! For everyone that feel like they are at a stand still...just keep at it, don't give up!

Yay!! That's great and congrats on your 5%!

 

[sjms71]

My crazy week continues......but I wanted to report my weigh in for the week. Unfortunatly, I didn't have a FAB weigh in like most everyone else but I am down .2lbs. Hope all other weigh ins this week are great!!

 

[Sandi]

My crazy week continues......but I wanted to report my weigh in for the week. Unfortunatly, I didn't have a FAB weigh in like most everyone else but I am down .2lbs. Hope all other weigh ins this week are great!!

Stephanie, being where you're at is FABULOUS. Remember the stick of butter!!! Better off your butt than on it.

 

[bigsis1970]

Stephanie, being where you're at is FABULOUS. Remember the stick of butter!!! Better off your butt than on it.

Sandi can I what is the stick of butter?? (inside joke??)

 

[Sandi]

Sandi can I what is the stick of butter?? (inside joke??)

A stick of butter is about 1/4 pound. So, whenever one of us laments losing "only 0.2 pounds" we remind each other about what that represents. My WW leader uses it to keep us motivated. "Hey that's 1 (2 or 3) sticks of butter!"

 

[bigsis1970]

OOOH thanks !!!

 

[mommykds]

WI this morning & thankfully I am down 2lbs this week. Total is now 25.5 lost & gone forever. I have more to go but I know I have to do this.

Good luck everyone!

 

[mommykds]

After 9 nights at WDW, my WI today showed me down 2.8 pounds. I nearly fell off the scale -- I was so happy. So, this just goes to show that it is possible to lose weight at WDW even if you aren't tracking every little thing.

I lowered my goal weight a little bit so that I can be in a healthy BMI range. I'm definitely getting closer!

Good luck to all the other Wednesday WI folks!

Wow, that is GREAT!

Do you have any tips for us heading to WDW? Did you count points while you were away? We will be in Disney for 2 weeks & I am so nervous that I will come home 10 lbs heavier.

 

[Sandi]

Wow, that is GREAT!

Do you have any tips for us heading to WDW? Did you count points while you were away? We will be in Disney for 2 weeks & I am so nervous that I will come home 10 lbs heavier.

I did not track points all the time, but I tried to stay aware of what I was eating. I did NOT plan or expect to lose weight. I think the fact that I ran a few times and we got plenty of walking in helped, too.

My advice is just to think before you make dining choices -- whether for TS, CS or snacks. Take your time over meals -- really taste your food and take pleasure in your company. Finally, enjoy what you do choose to eat.

We had many wonderful meals -- Le Cellier, Narcoosee, Whispering Canyon, Hoop Dee Doo, Sci-Fi (best burger on property) to name a few -- and I cleaned my plate only at Le Cellier. I was satisfied with less than what was served and didn't feel like I had to eat it all to get my money's worth. [Le Cellier was just too delicious and we went for lunch where the portions are smaller -- I didn't eat all the bread sticks and only had part of an appetizer DD16 and I shared.]

For many meals, DD16 and I would share a CS meal. For example, at Pecos Bill's, we shared a cheeseburger and fries and got iced water to drink. At Tangierine Cafe, we split the lamb and chicken combo -- then we went to France where DD got creme brulee and I had a taste. For snacks, we would often choose fruit or a bag of baby carrots. At the same time, I knew I had to have a Mickey bar on the trip and we found yummy coconut ice pops at the new Mexico counter service restaurant.

I think that, if I had eaten like I've done in the past (no limits), I would not have felt as energetic and healthy. I never had a stomach ache or felt gross from eating too much (which is what has happened on past trips).

I told DH that for me to have good weight loss and to meet my goal weight, I should probably have a monthly trip to WDW. He isn't buying it!

 

[ProudMomTo3Boys]

A stick of butter is about 1/4 pound. So, whenever one of us laments losing "only 0.2 pounds" we remind each other about what that represents. My WW leader uses it to keep us motivated. "Hey that's 1 (2 or 3) sticks of butter!"

One of my previous leaders used to say if you don't think 1/4 pound is much, melt a stick of butter, pour it on your floor and clean it up and then tell me it isn't much.

 

[sjms71]

Stephanie, being where you're at is FABULOUS. Remember the stick of butter!!! Better off your butt than on it.

You are right thank you for reminding me of that .

One of my previous leaders used to say if you don't think 1/4 pound is much, melt a stick of butter, pour it on your floor and clean it up and then tell me it isn't much.

I love that!!

 

[mommykds]

Sandi,
Thanks!!! Hope I do as well as you.



The butter analogy is great. So I have lost 100 sticks of butter !!!

 

[DisMomme]

WI day check-in...down 1.2 lbs (or 6 sticks of butter )

School vacation is next week...I'll be checking in here for motivation. I don't do well when I'm home all day. Thanks for all the great ideas and support here!