Weight Watchers Chat - Part II

[Alice_in_Wonderland]

Mrzrich-WOW you look great. Congrats!!!


Ok, I need help!! So last week I weighed in at 304lbs. My weight went down 5lbs. Problem is I am 2 days away from my next weigh in and I am still 304lbs. If my weight was in the lower 200's or 100's this would make sense to me but at 300lbs the weight should be coming off.

I am writing down all my foods and religiously tracking my points. I am walking 2 miles a day with Leslie Sansone (30 minutes at medium intensity). I haven't been eating my weekly points because I am not overly hungry.
Can anyone figure out what I am doing wrong???

Thanks!!

 

[mrzrich]

Mrzrich-WOW you look great. Congrats!!!


Ok, I need help!! So last week I weighed in at 304lbs. My weight went down 5lbs. Problem is I am 2 days away from my next weigh in and I am still 304lbs. If my weight was in the lower 200's or 100's this would make sense to me but at 300lbs the weight should be coming off.

I am writing down all my foods and religiously tracking my points. I am walking 2 miles a day with Leslie Sansone (30 minutes at medium intensity). I haven't been eating my weekly points because I am not overly hungry.
Can anyone figure out what I am doing wrong???

Thanks!!

Yeah...You're getting on the scale too often. Weighing yourself daily, or even a few times a week will make you batty. Try to resist the urge to weigh in more than once a week.

Also, if you are new to exercise, you may actually see a gain the first few weeks. As your muscles tear, they hold on to water to repair themselves. This is usually temporary and you may suddenly see a WOOSH, when it lets go of the water.

 

[Alice_in_Wonderland]

Yeah...You're getting on the scale too often. Weighing yourself daily, or even a few times a week will make you batty. Try to resist the urge to weigh in more than once a week.

Also, if you are new to exercise, you may actually see a gain the first few weeks. As your muscles tear, they hold on to water to repair themselves. This is usually temporary and you may suddenly see a WOOSH, when it lets go of the water.

Thanks for that advice.

 

[Sandi]

Yeah...You're getting on the scale too often. Weighing yourself daily, or even a few times a week will make you batty. Try to resist the urge to weigh in more than once a week.

Also, if you are new to exercise, you may actually see a gain the first few weeks. As your muscles tear, they hold on to water to repair themselves. This is usually temporary and you may suddenly see a WOOSH, when it lets go of the water.

That's what I was going to say! Yup, get rid of your home scale for awhile. It will do nothing but play with your head for the foreseeable future.

 

[sjms71]

I hope that everyone who celebrates it had a good Mother's Day! Mine was mixed ... I woke up with both of my ears plugged up. My ears hurt and they hurt even more when I lean over. Yuck!

I wanted to go out to dinner tonight so we went to Applebee's. I think that someone suggested it up thread. The food was OK (it's a 1/2 step up from fast food) but I knew I could eat there and still be on program. I had the Asiago Steak with boiled potatoes and veggies which was ONLY 10 points .

Feel better robin

 

[ProudMomTo3Boys]

Just back from a lovely Mother's Day Weekend at WDW got some good pictures showing how far I've come so far.

Last Mother's Day Weekend

(About 1 month into the program)

This Mother's Day Weekend

You look awesome!!!!!!

 

[ProudMomTo3Boys]

Ok, so last Thursday I weighed in and lost 4.4 pounds. I was totally not expecting a huge weight loss 4 months in. It makes me nervous like I am going to gain this week. Does anyone else ever feels like sometimes its too much at once? I WI normally on Wednesday's so in 2 days I guess I will find out.

 

[Alice_in_Wonderland]

Ok, so last Thursday I weighed in and lost 4.4 pounds. I was totally not expecting a huge weight loss 4 months in. It makes me nervous like I am going to gain this week. Does anyone else ever feels like sometimes its too much at once? I WI normally on Wednesday's so in 2 days I guess I will find out.

maybe your body was just ready to release that amount? Maybe the foods you ate last week really agreed with your body? I can appreciate you being scared but I am sure it will be ok!! Good luck!!!

 

[DVCBELLE]

mrzrich you look FABULOUS!!


I hope everyone had a great Mother's Day!

I am so frustrated b/c I gained .4 this week and last week I had gained .6 - I am so upset. I track, I did not go over my points and I even walked a couple of times this week!

I guess I am frustrated b/c it seems like if I use my weeklies then I gain weight. And that bothers me b/c once a week I do like to go out and have the freedom to splurge a little without going over my points.

This week my plan is to go back to my best weight loss week and eat what I ate that week. Maybe that will help me get back on track!

 

[disbabyndaddy]

I am so frustrated b/c I gained .4 this week and last week I had gained .6 - I am so upset. I track, I did not go over my points and I even walked a couple of times this week!

I guess I am frustrated b/c it seems like if I use my weeklies then I gain weight. And that bothers me b/c once a week I do like to go out and have the freedom to splurge a little without going over my points.

This week my plan is to go back to my best weight loss week and eat what I ate that week. Maybe that will help me get back on track!

WW says you can eat all your points and still lose weight, but I haven't been brave enough to try that yet -- I usualy average about half of my weeklies used.

I'm 16 weeks in and the losses have slowed (after averaging 2 pounds lost each week for the first 12-13 weeks). Maybe I'm nearing a plateau, I don't know. Too, I try to splurge early in the week so there is time to "make up for it" before WI and not to eat heavy sodium foods (like ham) or higher points values like Mexican a couple of days before WI. I did the last two weeks, and that probably has something to do with my slow-down.

I thought, too, about going back to my best loss week and repeating it food-wise. If you do, let us know how it turns out! Hang in there!!

 

[sjms71]

Ok, so last Thursday I weighed in and lost 4.4 pounds. I was totally not expecting a huge weight loss 4 months in. It makes me nervous like I am going to gain this week. Does anyone else ever feels like sometimes its too much at once? I WI normally on Wednesday's so in 2 days I guess I will find out.

I wouldn't worry about it. I've never loss that much in a week myself but, that is just how my body is. It's important to look at the big picture over the long hall. As long as you are eating all your points and getting all your healthy guidlines. Sometimes we gain for no obvious reason you can't lose sleep over it cause you had a really good week. Keep up the good work. I am sure you will be fine .

mrzrich you look FABULOUS!!


I hope everyone had a great Mother's Day!

I am so frustrated b/c I gained .4 this week and last week I had gained .6 - I am so upset. I track, I did not go over my points and I even walked a couple of times this week!

I guess I am frustrated b/c it seems like if I use my weeklies then I gain weight. And that bothers me b/c once a week I do like to go out and have the freedom to splurge a little without going over my points.

This week my plan is to go back to my best weight loss week and eat what I ate that week. Maybe that will help me get back on track!

Did you just start walking? Cause if so that could be why. Sometimes when we start an exercise routine it takes a few weeks to catch up with us after your body adjusts

 

[robinb]

Soooo, the only person that can change this is me. Even though I have quit the program before, I know its the best one out there and I know if I will work the program it will work for me. I am very curious about the new plan and have heard a lot of good things about it. Have all of you changed to the new plan or are any of you still doing the old one?

Welcome to the thread and welcome back to WW! I have moved completely to the new plan, but I still get a little confused with the old point values. Since you have been away it should be easier for you than someone who had to transition while on the program.

I could have written this post - word for word!! (AND I luv me some Jack!) I have joined and quit WW so many times over the past years - but have decided that I'm joining again on Monday - for the VERY last time! I told my family that for my Mothers' Day gift - I'll be paying my WW dues for the first month or so.

Reading this thread - seeing the before and after pics is the biggest motivation! Thanks to you all for sharing your experiences - I hope to be able to do the same. I made a start by working out with a personal trainer at my gym for the 3rd time today - I'm learning my body can and will do what I ask of it - even if my brain didnt think so!

LuvsJack - good luck to you!! I'm sure you can do it!

Welcome DisneyMissy too! I am jealous about the personal trainer. I had one about 15 years ago and I LOVED it!

My husband gave me a year membrship at a gym for Mother's Day. Today was my first day. I walked one mile in 18 mins and then I ran for 1 min....it was hot...but I'm going back for more tomorrow.

Maybe you can start the Couch to 5K program .

 

[robinb]

This past January, I finally said "Enough whining about being overweight! Get off you a** and DO something about it!!" It took being READY to commit, and I wasn't before. Since starting WW online 15 weeks ago, I've lost 28 pounds and hit my GOAL on Friday morning!! The little "celebration" that came up on my computer screen was cute.

The weight loss goal I set when starting out was one I thought was do-able, and it was. I knew I'd want (and need) to lose more if I reached Goal #1, so I set another one. Now, I'm going for that.

Congratulations! 28 lbs in only 15 weeks is great!!

 

[robinb]

So far I like all the online materials. I'm gonna start tomorrow morning and I am very excited
I don't know how much I will post over here but I was very happy to see this thread and know I have some Dis friends out there if I need them.

Welcome! My DH does the program online and had lost 15 lbs since so far.

 

[robinb]

Just back from a lovely Mother's Day Weekend at WDW got some good pictures showing how far I've come so far.

Last Mother's Day Weekend

(About 1 month into the program)

This Mother's Day Weekend

Awesome! Did your mom lose some weight too? I love that picture of the two of you with the mice .

 

[disbabyndaddy]

Congratulations! 28 lbs in only 15 weeks is great!!

Thanks!! I am *very* disciplined about weighing, measuring and counting, and the plan is working GREAT for me. I know myself, and otherwise, if I don't follow it to a tee, I'll think "Ehhh, this doesn't really count and won't matter," and I'll go sliding right back to where I was.

I truly feel WW becoming a lifestyle for me, and I couldn't be more thankful!

Have a super week!

 

[disbabyndaddy]

Oooh, my go-od...oh, my god, you guys! (Does anyone know that song from "Legally Blonde"??)

I found a 1 POINT tortilla!!! I thought the 3pt ones I've been using were a good "value", but I was shocked and thrilled to find these. I'm glad I had my WW calculator with me at the grocery. Seeing they were only 1pt each, I had to try them out. (I found them at Marsh, an Indianapolis-based grocery.)

They are "Smart & Delicious" whole wheat, high fiber tortillas, made by La Tortilla Factory: 2g fat, 10g carbs, 7g fiber, 5g protein. I made Mexican tonight, and they were so good! Only 4pts for a ground chicken burrito, so I had two. I don't think I've ever made such a low-point Mexican meal. Mmmmmm....

 

[Sandi]

Hi all,

Today is my 49th birthday. Oh, my goodness. Entering my 50th year. We went out to dinner at my favorite sushi place and it was delish. Didn't need any dessert because I was completely satisfied with my dinner. (Of course, DH is now eating the carrot cake my aunt made for me. It looks kinda good -- but I had some yesterday and that was all I needed.)

I was going to try to post before and after photos, but we're having a little trouble with DH's computer and that's where we have all the photos stored. I will aim to get this done soon.

Have a great night!

 

[GoofyMomInOhio]

Hi all,

Today is my 49th birthday. Oh, my goodness. Entering my 50th year. We went out to dinner at my favorite sushi place and it was delish. Didn't need any dessert because I was completely satisfied with my dinner. (Of course, DH is now eating the carrot cake my aunt made for me. It looks kinda good -- but I had some yesterday and that was all I needed.)

I was going to try to post before and after photos, but we're having a little trouble with DH's computer and that's where we have all the photos stored. I will aim to get this done soon.

Have a great night!

Happy Birthday!! May birthdays are the best (can you tell I'm a May baby ). Can't wait to see your before and after pictures too! Seeing the pictures that have been posted have been a great motivator. Enjoy the rest of your special day!

 

[sjms71]

Hi all,

Today is my 49th birthday. Oh, my goodness. Entering my 50th year. We went out to dinner at my favorite sushi place and it was delish. Didn't need any dessert because I was completely satisfied with my dinner. (Of course, DH is now eating the carrot cake my aunt made for me. It looks kinda good -- but I had some yesterday and that was all I needed.)

I was going to try to post before and after photos, but we're having a little trouble with DH's computer and that's where we have all the photos stored. I will aim to get this done soon.

Have a great night!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU....HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU....HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SANDI....HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!

Glad to hear you had a great dinner. Post pictures when computer is fixed. And don't sweat it, it's just a number .