Weight Watchers Chat - Part II

[nikkistevej]

Well, I went away for the past 5 days down to Tennessee to attend a wedding for family. Although I did do some serious labor, helping set up and all. I kind of ate what I wanted, looks like I may have gained about 2 lbs, but I don't weigh in until Thursday, so hopefully I can lose it by then.

 

[keahgirl8]

It's weigh-in day.....


4.4 pounds, bringing my total to 41.4!

 

[bumbershoot]

I did finally make 40# though. I am so happy about that.

Congratulations!

It's weigh-in day.....


4.4 pounds, bringing my total to 41.4!

Wow! Did you just about faint when they told you (if you're doing meetings)? I had one of those losses semi-recently and I think everyone heard my "WHAT?????" for about a mile around.


Along with hubby's 5%, this morning he put on a jacket he hasn't worn in a couple years, and it not only went on his body, but it actually *fit*. He's walking on air right now. He's getting to go shopping in his closet! His coat closet, but still.


My son went wild at the Y today, going from a rock wall climbing class to a younger kids PE type class, to an 8-12 yo PE type class (his 8th birthday is next week so he's feeling part of both worlds right now), so I just kept on working out! Did an hour and 15 minutes, and earned some nice APs. I have a heart rate monitor and calculate them from that. I'm still not eating the APs, but it's nice to have them there!

The kid and I are both totally wiped out!

 

[pwdebbie]

It's weigh-in day.....


4.4 pounds, bringing my total to 41.4!

How wonderful!

 

[tinkerbell3747]

Hi everyone,

Congrats to everyone who lost I hope tout up numbers soon to.

Kind of kicking myself for starting at this time of the month...KWIM. So far I find that tracking my food has been difficult when I don't plan ahead. But I am going to keep pushing on.

Yesterday was a blah day...it rained all day which is nice but not when your an emotional eater like me.... it tend to eat eat eat when I am locked up in the house all day unwillingly....yet when the sun is shining and I opted to stay in I will forget to eat all day....how does that happen

Today I had breakfast, I also had breakfast yesterday and the day before that too so ya me! I weigh in on friday but don't expect a loss....

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Hi everyone,

Congrats to everyone who lost I hope tout up numbers soon to.

Kind of kicking myself for starting at this time of the month...KWIM. So far I find that tracking my food has been difficult when I don't plan ahead. But I am going to keep pushing on.

Yesterday was a blah day...it rained all day which is nice but not when your an emotional eater like me.... it tend to eat eat eat when I am locked up in the house all day unwillingly....yet when the sun is shining and I opted to stay in I will forget to eat all day....how does that happen

Today I had breakfast, I also had breakfast yesterday and the day before that too so ya me! I weigh in on friday but don't expect a loss....

Good for you for adding breakfast to your day!

I weigh in tomorrow morning and I'm not expecting a loss either...

 

[pwdebbie]

Oh boy! Oh boy! Oh boy! Reached my 10% and was beyond my 25 lbs so I got the keychain (I guess that's what it is) and a little weight (I guess that's what it is). LOL. Seems to be a big deal at WW so I'll go along with celebrating it. Total loss since 3-15 is 27 lbs.

Oh how wish I had joined WW years ago. I was always so anti-WW and now I see how beneficial it is. Plus the meetings I'm going to now, the leader is just awesome. That probably makes a big difference. And I love the encouragement and tips I'm getting from y'all here on the DIS, gives me that midweek boost when I'm wanting to go make up a coffee cup filled with chocolate icing, my sneak sweet for that last thirty years.

 

[wvjules]

Oh boy! Oh boy! Oh boy! Reached my 10% and was beyond my 25 lbs so I got the keychain (I guess that's what it is) and a little weight (I guess that's what it is). LOL. Seems to be a big deal at WW so I'll go along with celebrating it. Total loss since 3-15 is 27 lbs.

Oh how wish I had joined WW years ago. I was always so anti-WW and now I see how beneficial it is. Plus the meetings I'm going to now, the leader is just awesome. That probably makes a big difference. And I love the encouragement and tips I'm getting from y'all here on the DIS, gives me that midweek boost when I'm wanting to go make up a coffee cup filled with chocolate icing, my sneak sweet for that last thirty years.

Congratulations! I got my 10% last week and hope to get 25# this week. I'm not sure what to do with my keychain. It's not sturdy enough to be an actual key chain. Maybe I should tape it to the pantry? lol

 

[slp1650]

Hey everyone,

Congrats to all who are still losing weight!

I'm just checking in since I dropped the program close to a month/month and a half now. I've been able to keep the weight off and I'm not really dropping anymore. The habits I learned from WW are sticking with me which I'm happy about and I'm staying generally pretty healthy over all.

Hope everyone keeps up the great weight losses! You are all inspiring!

 

[BabyTigger99]

Don't put your keychain on your keyring!!! I ended up losing my goal and lifetime awards.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Don't put your keychain on your keyring!!! I ended up losing my goal and lifetime awards.

They fall off pretty easily, don't they. I've lost a few of my charms but the staff was always great about replacing them. Let them know at your meeting and they will likely give you new ones.

 

[keahgirl8]

Congratulations!



Wow! Did you just about faint when they told you (if you're doing meetings)? I had one of those losses semi-recently and I think everyone heard my "WHAT?????" for about a mile around.

Thanks! I don't do meetings, but I did almost fall off the scale! I think the difference was that I started the 30 Day Shred last week.

 

[NC State]

I haven't run any since my injury and I had two cook outs. Monday & Tuesday this week I did walk one slow mile at lunch and then to the gym and rode a bike for 3 miles each day and that's it.

The good news is that I did lose .8 lbs for a grand total of 40 lbs! I'm just 17.4 lbs away from my goal weight. I'm now planning to run a 1/2 Princess Marathon (13.1 miles) in February '13 at Disney. So I'm feeling better this week and I have my goal set....I just want to start back running but I know I'm not ready yet. I'll continue to heal and do what I can for now.

Keep the positive thoughts!

-Stephanie

 

[Sandi]

Don't put your keychain on your keyring!!! I ended up losing my goal and lifetime awards.

They fall off pretty easily, don't they. I've lost a few of my charms but the staff was always great about replacing them. Let them know at your meeting and they will likely give you new ones.

This. If you'd like replacements, WW will replace them if you ask.

 

[keahgirl8]

I need some advice here. I have been listening to The Jillian Michaels Show, and she always talks about how you shouldn't have too much of a calorie deficit (calories burned vs. calories eaten), you won't lose weight and have enough energy. She is not the only person I have heard this from. Since I am on Weight Watchers, I am not counting calories. Does this mean I need to use all of my activity points? I don't want to stop losing weight because I am exercising too much and not eating enough. Any advice?

 

[wvjules]

Today was my 1st weigh in while following the SFT. It is my 12th WI on WW. I ate all 49WP and 37 of 40AP. I lost 3lbs!

I SFT!

keah, I used to never eat APs and only about half WPs. This week I ate all but 3-4 of the 88 extra points. I'm not sure if that's why I had such a good week or if it is becasue of simply filling. I think it is a combination of both. I am planning on eating most of my points from now on. I'll be able to do it the rest of my life that way.

 

[keahgirl8]

I guess I need to rethink what I am eating. I ate every 2 hours yesterday and still had 6 daily points left! I have trouble using all the points as it is.

 

[wvjules]

I guess I need to rethink what I am eating. I ate every 2 hours yesterday and still had 6 daily points left! I have trouble using all the points as it is.

If you are having trouble eating all of your points then don't use FF cheeses or milks or light breads - use the full calorie versions. That should eat up those extra points. Also, nuts will use them pretty quickly too.

I started hanging out on the WW boards and they are so helpful and so knowledgable. You will get a lot of tips from them. If you post that you can't eat all of your points they will always ask (and it's a good questions) "Are you eating all of the Good Health Guidlines?" Those should be about 1/2 of your daily points. Then use other healthy foods as fill-ins.

2 Dairies
3-4 oz lean protein
whole wheat grains instead of white
2 tsp healthy oils
5 servings of fruits and veggies
48oz of liquid

Don't use the extra points on junk just to use them.

 

[keahgirl8]

I am pretty much covering that most days. Today I think I will probably use my daily points, but I don't know if I'll get to my AP.

 

[Sandi]

I am pretty much covering that most days. Today I think I will probably use my daily points, but I don't know if I'll get to my AP.

I don't think you need to be too concerned about using the APs right now. You should, however, use the daily points. As you lose weight, your daily point allowance will go down and it is then that the APs get used more easily. Depending on one's weight, an hour of walking at 3.5 mph burns between roughly 300 and 450 calories (150-240 pound person) and running at 5 mph burns about double that over an hour.

You definitely don't want to be starving yourself because that will screw up your metabolism, but it sounds like you're approaching things the right way. Those Good Health Guidelines are key -- like wvjules said.