Weight Watchers Chat - Part II

[sjms71]

Weighed in on Saturday -- Lost 1.6 making my total in 5 weeks 5.5 !!!! I am super excited to have hit my first 5 lbs..

Congrats to all on their losses - that's great!!! And welcome to the new folks

I was down another lb this week - so 15 total!!! So pumped!! I am wearing jeans today that I should probably now get rid of - too big!!

I was surprised at the loss since I used ALL of my points this week, daily & weekly. I'm getting my monthly visitor & I'm usually ravenous that week before.

Everyone have a great day!!!

- Katie

Hi guys! I did OK (for me ) over the weekend. I still have some weekly points left over plus 9 AP points I have not eaten. That includes a 31 point Amazing Race Swiss dinner last night with raclette and chocolate fondue. I finished W3 on the C25K program and now onto Week 4 today. Wish me luck.

I just measured myself and entered it into my tracker. I didn't measure last month, so I looked at the difference from 3/3 - 5/1. I lost NO weight. I weigh the same as I did 2 months ago. BIG bummer! However (and THIS is why I measure) I lost fractions of inches off of everything for a total of 2.88 inches lost. Three cheers for NSVs!

Way to go to all of you !

 

[robinb]

I lost 2.0 this week! I was shocked at having another 2 lb week, that's simply not the way I've lost since I've been on program. But, I earned my keychain and my 16 week charm (although I've been on program since December, I just now managed to actually attend 16 meetings) so that was really, really awesome.

Also, wanted to share that I made one of the WW Walk It T-shirts, mine is pink and says "I Walk to Remember to Take Care of Me". It's something I still struggle with, remembering that I am worth the good food, the time to exercise and the investment in my health.

Congratulations on your loss and I LOVE your idea for the t-shirt!

Ok, I am ready for the month of April to be OVER!!!

This month has been a total bust for me:

* I fracture the outside bone in my foot last Saturday - can't exercise, no running for 6-8 weeks (I am so upset over this - I was doing so good with my training), this injury has sent me into a eating frenzy

*I weigh 2.2 pounds more today than April 1st - have played with the same 5 pounds all month - up and down

*Did not have one week were I was on program - some good days, but more bad days eating too much. I am an all or nothing type person - once I go off track, I stay off track the rest of the day - self sabotage at its best.

*and entirely too much rain - not mention the small tornado that went through our town on Thursday (scary for us, I can't imagine what it was like in Alabama - praying for them).

One good thing was that I was able to get back to my normal meeting this morning, which seemed to help me for a bit - but then went to a picnic this afternoon and indulged too much once again!!!

Thank you for letting me get all that off me chest - I have been tempted so many times this month to throw in the towel, but I have come too far to do that, so tomorrow morning is MAY 1st - I am counting my blessings, erasing the past and my mistakes and moving into a new month with a new attitude.

Here's to May - it's going to be a better month!

I feel for you. I am UP in April too having traded the same 2-3 pounds all month and I am soooo looking forward to May. Sometimes I see this thread on my UserCP and skip it because I start to feel guilty that I am not doing the program 100%. BUT ... I always feel better after reading and writing here. I hope your foot feels better soon!

Last night I went out with some friends - one who does WW but not good at staying on plan. And one who is a lifetime member but has gained her weight back and is rejoining on Monday - we have decided to buddy up and train for a 1/2 marathon in the fall and if all goes well do the princess next year!! I am excited to have them to do this with! I think some of our other friends will join in too so I think that will be a great motivator to get moving!!!!

That sounds great! I wish I had someone to train with and online people are just not the same as people you can actually meet up with.

On the bad side of things...our house sale fell through last night, BUT on the good side of things....
I'm really excited today!! The pair of jean I put on this morning were really too big, so I pulled out a pair that are 2 sizes down that haven't fit in at least a year and a half to see how far off I am from them fitting and.....THEY FIT!!!! I am so excited!!! Wore them all day!

Yay for jeans that fit!

 

[robinb]

Question-do you all use all of your weekly points? I haven't used any so far (I just started the plan on Wednesday) but I have eaten all of today's points and I am dying for some chocolate. Would you use your weekly points or just suck it up?? thanks!!!

There is no "sucking it up" in this situation. Your weekly points are PART of the program. They ARE NOT "extras". My leader just went over this at my meeting on Friday and she used a really good analogy ... but I can't remember it! She short answer is that the program is designed around eating your weeklies along with your dailies. If you have unused weekly points, then go ahead and enjoy that chocolate, glass of wine, beer, extra helping, etc. I think they are there in one lump sum so you can use them when you need them instead of just adding 7 points to every day. Another reason is that some people will stall if they eat the same number of points every day.

 

[disbabyndaddy]

Question-do you all use all of your weekly points? I haven't used any so far (I just started the plan on Wednesday) but I have eaten all of today's points and I am dying for some chocolate. Would you use your weekly points or just suck it up?? thanks!!!

I've been doing WW for 14 weeks and haven't ever used all of my Weekly points...usually end up using half. I, too, have noticed I don't lose as much weight the more of them I use, but it also depends on what I ate that week. I agree...the plan is a lifestyle, so do use the points if you need and want them! I crave ice cream and usually use 3 pts on no-sugar-added ice cream sandwiches for evening dessert.

Weighed in on Saturday -- Lost 1.6 making my total in 5 weeks 5.5 !!!! I am super excited to have hit my first 5 lbs..

Fantastic!!

I was down another lb this week - so 15 total!!! So pumped!! I am wearing jeans today that I should probably now get rid of - too big!!

That's awesome!! Love that feeling! I went to Goodwill and got two new pair of jeans in the last two weeks...found good Levi's too! I didn't want to be new jeans if I'm not done losing weight and only be able to wear them -- and look nice -- for only a couple months.

I just measured myself and entered it into my tracker. I didn't measure last month, so I looked at the difference from 3/3 - 5/1. I lost NO weight. I weigh the same as I did 2 months ago. BIG bummer! However (and THIS is why I measure) I lost fractions of inches off of everything for a total of 2.88 inches lost. Three cheers for NSVs!

Congrats!! The longer I'm on WW, the more NSVs become important to me. Good for you!


Have a wonderful week, everyone!

 

[mrzrich]

Hey guys my computer is fixed. Got a lot of catching up to do! I struggled at a birthday party this weekend. Couldn't keep the chicken wings out of my mouth.

 

[Sandi]

Hey guys my computer is fixed. Got a lot of catching up to do! I struggled at a birthday party this weekend. Couldn't keep the chicken wings out of my mouth.

Don't you hate it when the wings fly right into your mouth!?!

 

[sjms71]

Don't you hate it when the wings fly right into your mouth!?!

Ok, read your reply before I read what you quoted. I was like yeah I hate when bugs fly into my mouth too , .

 

[Sandi]

Ok, read your reply before I read what you quoted. I was like yeah I hate when bugs fly into my mouth too , .

That's funny. When I read mrzrich's post about the wings, I was seeing that commercial for the antacid (I think) where the spaghetti starts whipping the woman who is trying to eat it.

Bugs are worse though. That only happens when I'm biking.

 

[Fall1]

Back from my wi tonight, down 1.4, so I'm down 10.4 lbs over my first 5 weeks!! Yay!

 

[DVCBELLE]

Congrats to everyone who lost today!!

Thanks for all the support on my gain! I was disappointed but my DH was really supportive of me today and told me not to worry about it. He also made a point later in the day to tell me how he can see a difference and I shouldn't be discouraged...that really helped pick me up!!

 

[dthogue]

Congrats to everyone who lost today!!

Thanks for all the support on my gain! I was disappointed but my DH was really supportive of me today and told me not to worry about it. He also made a point later in the day to tell me how he can see a difference and I shouldn't be discouraged...that really helped pick me up!!

Sorry about your gain - I know the pain - that was sweet of your DH - a kind word makes all the difference!

 

[dthogue]

Did anyone watch the O'bama interview on Oprah yesterday? They talked about the civil rights movement and the mantra "Eyes on the Prize" - I thought would be a great mantra for those of us trying to lose weight - when the going gets tough and you have to decide what to put in your mouth - keep thinking 'Eyes on the Prize" - your good health and weight loss - maybe it will help you make a better decision.

I know runners use mantra when they run and feel like they can't go any further, they repeat their mantra over and over - it really helps to get you through - give it a try!!

Have a great day everyone!

 

[dthogue]

Hey guys my computer is fixed. Got a lot of catching up to do! I struggled at a birthday party this weekend. Couldn't keep the chicken wings out of my mouth.

I have the same problem with the peanut butter jar, it just flies out of the pantry, onto a spoon and into my mouth

 

[Alice_in_Wonderland]

dthogue-funny you are talking about mantras. My dad always said to me -that I had to "keep my eye on the prize" (I think Martin Luther King first said this in the 60's-my dad's generation). And, I always use that. But, I also use two others:
"if its to be its up to me" and
"Every day in every way I get better and better"

Sounds stupid but they actually help me keep going. Does anyone use any others???

 

[mommykds]

Don't you hate it when the wings fly right into your mouth!?!

 

[mommykds]

dthogue-funny you are talking about mantras. My dad always said to me -that I had to "keep my eye on the prize" (I think Martin Luther King first said this in the 60's-my dad's generation). And, I always use that. But, I also use two others:
"if its to be its up to me" and
"Every day in every way I get better and better"

Sounds stupid but they actually help me keep going. Does anyone use any others???

Not stupid at all! I think it's very helpful to keep saying postive things to yourself.

I don't have a mantra per se, but when I feel myself slipping I repeat to myself, "Focus, Discipline, Strength." Don't know why....I know I can be undiscplined & lazy if given the chance & slip back into unhealthy eating habits. I do not want to loose my focus....good health! Oh & what about "Yes we can!"

 

[Alice_in_Wonderland]

Ok, today is my first weigh in and I am freaking out. It is three hours from now. Yesterday my weight was 304lbs. Today, of course, I weighed 305lbs. The humidity kicked in yesterday and my body sucks in the water weight like a sponge.

My starting weight was 309lbs so even with my weight from yesterday I only lost about 5lbs this week. Not to complain but at my weight I should have lost a lot more. On the old WW program I normally would lose 9lbs the first week. So, I am feeling discouraged.

Are my expectations completely out of line? Are all of you feeling the same way with the new program (slower weight loss)? Am I totally out of line on this issue?

Any and all feed back would be appreciated. Thanks so much!!!

 

[sjms71]

Ok, today is my first weigh in and I am freaking out. It is three hours from now. Yesterday my weight was 304lbs. Today, of course, I weighed 305lbs. The humidity kicked in yesterday and my body sucks in the water weight like a sponge.

My starting weight was 309lbs so even with my weight from yesterday I only lost about 5lbs this week. Not to complain but at my weight I should have lost a lot more. On the old WW program I normally would lose 9lbs the first week. So, I am feeling discouraged.

Are my expectations completely out of line? Are all of you feeling the same way with the new program (slower weight loss)? Am I totally out of line on this issue?

Any and all feed back would be appreciated. Thanks so much!!!

5Lbs is GREAT!!!!! Maybe in the past you have loss nearly 10lbs the first week but there are soooo many factors that make our weight fluctuate. Like you said humidity, being a woman, age, stress just to name a few. Setting goals for ourselves is great but try to set a goal that is one that you know is very realistic even if it's lower than your brain says you should be or it will set us up for disappointment and we then get discouraged. As for the new program it's hard to say. Keep at it all the numbers with a - in front add up. All I can say is WW is a program you can live with for the rest of your life so keep at it .

 

[Alice_in_Wonderland]

5Lbs is GREAT!!!!! Maybe in the past you have loss nearly 10lbs the first week but there are soooo many factors that make our weight fluctuate. Like you said humidity, being a woman, age, stress just to name a few. Setting goals for ourselves is great but try to set a goal that is one that you know is very realistic even if it's lower than your brain says you should be or it will set us up for disappointment and we then get discouraged. As for the new program it's hard to say. Keep at it all the numbers with a - in front add up. All I can say is WW is a program you can live with for the rest of your life so keep at it .

Thank you for the encouragment. I really appreciate it. I guess I have to adjust my mind set a little.

 

[sjms71]

Thank you for the encouragment. I really appreciate it. I guess I have to adjust my mind set a little.

I have said this a 100 times, weight loss is mostly mental. If you can conquer that then that is one of the biggest victories in getting the weight off. You can do it don't beat yourself up over it. 5lbs is great!!!!!!!!!!