Weight Watchers Chat - Part II

[sjms71]

I started WW on 3/7/11 I have lost 13.8 pounds. I'm starting to feel frustrated because I find its becoming very hard to lose 1 pound. I eat my daily points and only dip into my weeklies by a few.

WELCOME!! A few things, make sure you are not eating the same thing everyday. We need to "mix" it up. Also, what about activity points are you earning them and if so are you eating them. We can't burn fuel if we don't have fuel . Make sue you are drinking your water. Maybe you are doing all of the above already, if so, hang in there sometime our bodies just have their own way of thinking despite what we want to happen. It will come off believe me we all know how frustrating it can be when we don't see the results we want.

 

[robinb]

I'm subbing, what a great thread! I just started ww, I've given myself a 3lb a week goal - heres hoping

Now I have to stick to it!

Welcome to the thread Clare!

I started WW on 3/7/11 I have lost 13.8 pounds. I'm starting to feel frustrated because I find its becoming very hard to lose 1 pound. I eat my daily points and only dip into my weeklies by a few.

And Sora! Wow! What a great loss so far! Don't get too discouraged. As you lose weight it's harder to take it off at the same pace. As long as you are losing you are doing fine.

 

[girli565]

So this past week has been awful. I was sick all last week and then Wednesday I start coughing. A cough that just doesn't want to go away. On Saturday my husband insisted that I go to urgent care because I hadn't been sleeping due to the cough. Well turns out I have walking pneumonia and bronchitis. They sent me 10 days of antibiotics, prednisone and cough syrup.

Diet wise I hadn't been cooking since Wednesday so we were eating out almost everyday for dinner. I thought my diet was shot and I was expecting a huge gain. I tried to make good choices while eating out, having salads, cutting portions in half and putting away the other portion for lunch/dinner the next day.

Yesterday was weigh-in and I lost 2.2lbs!! I WAS SHOCKED! I mean how did I lose weight when I was eating KFC, mcDonalds, and chinese food?! And my husband did even better. He dropped 4.6lbs!! He had a big gain last week so he was hoping for a big drop. I was so proud of him.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hey Maria -- Let us know how you do with tracking evening to evening. That's a really interesting idea and I'm curious about it myself. I have my biggest challenge in the evenings, too. I didn't think about switching the 24 hour period for tracking and want to see what you think if you do it.

Ok, so I'm a few days into this now -- and it is really working well! One of my "trouble zones" is late afternoon -- I'm bored or anxious, and I just eat...well, now that it's the end of my day and I know I have a brand new one coming with lots of lovely points for a filling dinner, I'm resisting the impulse to mindlessly eat! And, since I eat a nice, filling dinner, I'm not hungry in the evening, or if I am I eat some fruit since I know what I need for breakfast and lunch. I don't eat lunch out much, I can see where if you did this would be difficult. Since I'm bringing my lunch from home, it's easier to stick to. And I'm still having an afternoon snack, I just know that's it for my points that day.

Another thing that helps is that I need to workout in the am (timewise). This means when I get up I'm halfway through my pts for the day. It's easier to stick to the workouts since I know I'm earning points I can use for the late afternoon, if I need them. I'm giving myself a "cushion" in case I have a crazy day at work. Yes, I realize this is all mental -- but if it's working....

girli565 -- I hope you recover soon!

Welcome Sora! Sometimes it helps to eat a few more of the weeklies. It's good to change it up, so your body doesn't know exactly what's coming...

Stephanie -- Glad the dryer situation worked out. I would be lost without my modern conveniences!

to everybody!

How is it that I really like the WW chocolate pretzel blast mini bars, but the chocolate caramel ones just taste wrong to me? I'm also a fan of the lemon mousse pie flavor. I have a $2 off coupon for chocolate mint. Dare I hope they are like a GS thin mint cookie?

Maria

 

[Sandi]

Ok, so I'm a few days into this now -- and it is really working well! One of my "trouble zones" is late afternoon -- I'm bored or anxious, and I just eat...well, now that it's the end of my day and I know I have a brand new one coming with lots of lovely points for a filling dinner, I'm resisting the impulse to mindlessly eat! And, since I eat a nice, filling dinner, I'm not hungry in the evening, or if I am I eat some fruit since I know what I need for breakfast and lunch. I don't eat lunch out much, I can see where if you did this would be difficult. Since I'm bringing my lunch from home, it's easier to stick to. And I'm still having an afternoon snack, I just know that's it for my points that day.

Another thing that helps is that I need to workout in the am (timewise). This means when I get up I'm halfway through my pts for the day. It's easier to stick to the workouts since I know I'm earning points I can use for the late afternoon, if I need them. I'm giving myself a "cushion" in case I have a crazy day at work. Yes, I realize this is all mental -- but if it's working....

How is it that I really like the WW chocolate pretzel blast mini bars, but the chocolate caramel ones just taste wrong to me? I'm also a fan of the lemon mousse pie flavor. I have a $2 off coupon for chocolate mint. Dare I hope they are like a GS thin mint cookie?

Maria

Thanks for sharing Maria. The mental stuff is what will make this work. I'm glad you found a method that works for you.

Oh, and on the WW 2 point bars, the mint chocolate aren't the same as the GS thin mints. I had hoped that, too. I like the chocolate pretzel and the dark chocolate turtle; the mint ones, not so much.

 

[Sandi]

My WI finds me 0.4 pounds up. I'm blaming Easter weekend. I'm now officially into this for a year and two weeks. While I've been playing with the same 3 pounds for the last 3 months and finding it discouraging, I'm in a much better place now than I was last April.

Thank you all for being here and providing support! You guys are the best.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Thanks for sharing Maria. The mental stuff is what will make this work. I'm glad you found a method that works for you.

Oh, and on the WW 2 point bars, the mint chocolate aren't the same as the GS thin mints. I had hoped that, too. I like the chocolate pretzel and the dark chocolate turtle; the mint ones, not so much.

Ok, I am clearly going to have to take a better look around the meeting room, I am so in for dark chocolate turtle!

And Sandi -- You are looking at it the right way -- what you weigh a year from now is what's significant. You have been in this for the long haul, and your results are long-term, too!

Maria

 

[mommykds]

My WI finds me 0.4 pounds up. I'm blaming Easter weekend. I'm now officially into this for a year and two weeks. While I've been playing with the same 3 pounds for the last 3 months and finding it discouraging, I'm in a much better place now than I was last April.

Thank you all for being here and providing support! You guys are the best.

ABSOLUTELY!!!!! This is for life & you have the right frame of mind. You are better off than last year which is quite an accomplishment!!

 

[sjms71]

Thanks!

I love seeing your ticker...very inspirational. Hope I can say that by this time next year.

Aww, thanks. There are a lot of us around here with impressive weight loss.
You will do it just don't let the bumps in the road get you down and keep going no matter what. You have to be your biggest cheerleader most days. And when you can't be then we will be .

So this past week has been awful. I was sick all last week and then Wednesday I start coughing. A cough that just doesn't want to go away. On Saturday my husband insisted that I go to urgent care because I hadn't been sleeping due to the cough. Well turns out I have walking pneumonia and bronchitis. They sent me 10 days of antibiotics, prednisone and cough syrup.

Diet wise I hadn't been cooking since Wednesday so we were eating out almost everyday for dinner. I thought my diet was shot and I was expecting a huge gain. I tried to make good choices while eating out, having salads, cutting portions in half and putting away the other portion for lunch/dinner the next day.

Yesterday was weigh-in and I lost 2.2lbs!! I WAS SHOCKED! I mean how did I lose weight when I was eating KFC, mcDonalds, and chinese food?! And my husband did even better. He dropped 4.6lbs!! He had a big gain last week so he was hoping for a big drop. I was so proud of him.

Sorry you haven't felt well but, kuddos to the awesome weigh in

Ok, so I'm a few days into this now -- and it is really working well! One of my "trouble zones" is late afternoon -- I'm bored or anxious, and I just eat...well, now that it's the end of my day and I know I have a brand new one coming with lots of lovely points for a filling dinner, I'm resisting the impulse to mindlessly eat! And, since I eat a nice, filling dinner, I'm not hungry in the evening, or if I am I eat some fruit since I know what I need for breakfast and lunch. I don't eat lunch out much, I can see where if you did this would be difficult. Since I'm bringing my lunch from home, it's easier to stick to. And I'm still having an afternoon snack, I just know that's it for my points that day.

Another thing that helps is that I need to workout in the am (timewise). This means when I get up I'm halfway through my pts for the day. It's easier to stick to the workouts since I know I'm earning points I can use for the late afternoon, if I need them. I'm giving myself a "cushion" in case I have a crazy day at work. Yes, I realize this is all mental -- but if it's working....
Maria

Glad you are staying motivated and finding stratagies that work for you, keep it up Maria!

My WI finds me 0.4 pounds up. I'm blaming Easter weekend. I'm now officially into this for a year and two weeks. While I've been playing with the same 3 pounds for the last 3 months and finding it discouraging, I'm in a much better place now than I was last April.

Thank you all for being here and providing support! You guys are the best.

Great attitude!!! I know you are at the home stretch and playing with those last few lbs is frustrating but I am glad you see the silver lining.

 

[robinb]

I am keeping up with my activity this week! just finished Week 3, Day 2 of C25K . The podcast I downloaded had 10.5 minutes of jogging and 15 minutes of walking and I walked another 5 minutes to even it out. I also signed up for that pilates class and did 50 minutes yesterday. Boy, did I need it! I love the stretching involved in pilates.

 

[robinb]

My WI finds me 0.4 pounds up. I'm blaming Easter weekend. I'm now officially into this for a year and two weeks. While I've been playing with the same 3 pounds for the last 3 months and finding it discouraging, I'm in a much better place now than I was last April.

Thank you all for being here and providing support! You guys are the best.

You and me both, Sandi!

 

[sjms71]

I am keeping up with my activity this week! just finished Week 3, Day 2 of C25K . The podcast I downloaded had 10.5 minutes of jogging and 15 minutes of walking and I walked another 5 minutes to even it out. I also signed up for that pilates class and did 50 minutes yesterday. Boy, did I need it! I love the stretching involved in pilates.

You go Girl!

 

[DVCBELLE]

Bummer . Which tortillas do you usually buy? I'd like a nice 3-point tortilla that doesn't taste like kindergarten paste.

I make Turkey tacos once a week since it is one of our favorite meals....recently my sister mentioned that she uses lettuce instead of tortillas for hers...I decided to give it a try and I LOVE it...I would think this would work for fajitas as well. It takes a ton of points off my meal and I think it is better!! Then I can have more meat and still use less points!

Yesterday was weigh-in and I lost 2.2lbs!! I WAS SHOCKED! I mean how did I lose weight when I was eating KFC, mcDonalds, and chinese food?! And my husband did even better. He dropped 4.6lbs!! He had a big gain last week so he was hoping for a big drop. I was so proud of him.

I have heard that when you are sick - your body burns more calories fighting what is wrong with you!! I guess it is an added bonus!! Take care of yourself - I have had both and they suck!!

Ok, so I'm a few days into this now -- and it is really working well! One of my "trouble zones" is late afternoon -- I'm bored or anxious, and I just eat...well, now that it's the end of my day and I know I have a brand new one coming with lots of lovely points for a filling dinner, I'm resisting the impulse to mindlessly eat! And, since I eat a nice, filling dinner, I'm not hungry in the evening, or if I am I eat some fruit since I know what I need for breakfast and lunch. I don't eat lunch out much, I can see where if you did this would be difficult. Since I'm bringing my lunch from home, it's easier to stick to. And I'm still having an afternoon snack, I just know that's it for my points that day.

Maria

thanks for the update....I think I eat out for lunch too much to try it...but it really something I had never considered before - I love to hear other options!!

My WI finds me 0.4 pounds up. I'm blaming Easter weekend. I'm now officially into this for a year and two weeks. While I've been playing with the same 3 pounds for the last 3 months and finding it discouraging, I'm in a much better place now than I was last April.

Thank you all for being here and providing support! You guys are the best.

I know it must be frustrating...but you are doing so awesome and it is good that you are looking at the big picture!!

I am keeping up with my activity this week! just finished Week 3, Day 2 of C25K . The podcast I downloaded had 10.5 minutes of jogging and 15 minutes of walking and I walked another 5 minutes to even it out. I also signed up for that pilates class and did 50 minutes yesterday. Boy, did I need it! I love the stretching involved in pilates.

activity is my last component to get a grasp on...we haven't seen the sun in so long and I can't bring myself to get out and walk...I really need to get moving more!! I had a great loss last week and I think it was b/c my kids were home and we were out and about!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Hello Everyone! I'm still about 4 pages behind but I thought I should log in and let you know that today I was up 0.3. Not too bad considering that Monday was a chocolaty day and had a few too many cookies in it.

 

[Sandi]

I am keeping up with my activity this week! just finished Week 3, Day 2 of C25K . The podcast I downloaded had 10.5 minutes of jogging and 15 minutes of walking and I walked another 5 minutes to even it out. I also signed up for that pilates class and did 50 minutes yesterday. Boy, did I need it! I love the stretching involved in pilates.

Good work with the exercise Robin. I should give pilates a try; I hear a lot of good things about it, but I thought it would be boring. I didn't like yoga. Besides the stretching, what else is good about pilates?

Hello Everyone! I'm still about 4 pages behind but I thought I should log in and let you know that today I was up 0.3. Not too bad considering that Monday was a chocolaty day and had a few too many cookies in it.

Yup, Jessie. I'm right there with you (only our WW scales still measure in 2/10ths increments -- so I was up 0.4 -- it kept going between 0.2 and 0.4 and finally landed on the higher weight grrrrr). I like your attitude. We know what we did and let's move on!

 

[NC State]

Wow, it sounds like everyone is having good week. After Easter I was worried about WI tonight. I lost .6 lbs for the week. I'll take over a gain.

 

[Alice_in_Wonderland]

Good morning everyone. I hope it is ok to just jump in and joing this thread. I rejoined WW yesterday. It is the first time I am using the Points Plus program. I am still learning all of the ins and outs of the program but so far I really like it.
thanks for letting me join in and good luck to everyone!!!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good morning everyone. I hope it is ok to just jump in and joing this thread. I rejoined WW yesterday. It is the first time I am using the Points Plus program. I am still learning all of the ins and outs of the program but so far I really like it.
thanks for letting me join in and good luck to everyone!!!

Alice! This is a great place to get support, ideas, and motivation!

Maria

 

[Alice_in_Wonderland]

Thank you!

 

[sjms71]

Good morning everyone. I hope it is ok to just jump in and joing this thread. I rejoined WW yesterday. It is the first time I am using the Points Plus program. I am still learning all of the ins and outs of the program but so far I really like it.
thanks for letting me join in and good luck to everyone!!!

Welcome, let us know if we can help you out any. Good luck .