Weight Watchers Chat - Part II

[dthogue]

Good Morning Ladies,

Thought I would check in to see how everyone is doing - I haven't been in WW mode the last week (well month or so) so I didn't feel right posting here - everyone is doing so well, I am proud of you. Keep up the good work.

Welcome to our new friends - congrats on starting your WW journey - you will find tons of support here.

Congrats to the "losers" of there - keep going!

I am still struggling with my eating and exercise - I am on week 3 of the foot injury and go back to the doctor on Friday for another xray - hoping to see some heeling. Yesterday was a good day for me - the first in a long time that I stayed OP the entire day. I am taking it one day at a time and hoping for day 2 OP today!

Have a great day!

 

[sjms71]

Good Morning Ladies,

Thought I would check in to see how everyone is doing - I haven't been in WW mode the last week (well month or so) so I didn't feel right posting here - everyone is doing so well, I am proud of you. Keep up the good work.

Welcome to our new friends - congrats on starting your WW journey - you will find tons of support here.

Congrats to the "losers" of there - keep going!

I am still struggling with my eating and exercise - I am on week 3 of the foot injury and go back to the doctor on Friday for another xray - hoping to see some heeling. Yesterday was a good day for me - the first in a long time that I stayed OP the entire day. I am taking it one day at a time and hoping for day 2 OP today!

Have a great day!

Hey Tammy, Hang in there girl. We are here to support each other through the sucessful days and the not so successful days. So, don't feel you can't come on even if it's just to vent . Hope you get good news at the doctors this week.

 

[cepmom]

Hang in there Tammy! Don't feel like you can't post here if you are struggling!!
Although, I do the same thing...tend to post more if things are going well, and not so much if I'm having a hard time. It doesn't make sense...we're all here for support in good times and bad!! I hope your foot is getting better.


I've been having trouble staying on program myself...I don't know what's going on, but my best guess is it's stress from school and my accident...I just don't seem to care about much right now unfortunately. I'm trying to give myself time to just recover (mentally and physically) but it's not always easy. Finals are next week and I just haven't been in the right frame of mind to study, so the stress is building up. More stress = more eating

 

[BabyTigger99]

So I weighed in yesterday at 202.8. That is the highest I have ever been. It is even higher than I was at 9 months pregnant in January 2010. Yikes!! I am officially starting this morning. Got my mini-goals all set (and my rewards as well!).

 

[dthogue]

Hey Tammy, Hang in there girl. We are here to support each other through the sucessful days and the not so successful days. So, don't feel you can't come on even if it's just to vent . Hope you get good news at the doctors this week.

Thank you for your kind words and your support!

Hang in there Tammy! Don't feel like you can't post here if you are struggling!!
Although, I do the same thing...tend to post more if things are going well, and not so much if I'm having a hard time. It doesn't make sense...we're all here for support in good times and bad!! I hope your foot is getting better.


I've been having trouble staying on program myself...I don't know what's going on, but my best guess is it's stress from school and my accident...I just don't seem to care about much right now unfortunately. I'm trying to give myself time to just recover (mentally and physically) but it's not always easy. Finals are next week and I just haven't been in the right frame of mind to study, so the stress is building up. More stress = more eating

This is how I feel too - I just don't care - sometimes it just feels like to it too much effort and its easier just to go back to my old ways, but deep down I know that I can't do that - I didn't like myself then, so I will trudge forward. Together we can do with - here's to better days ahead as our injuries heal. Good luck with your finals - I will be thinking of you

 

[disbabyndaddy]

I need to get back on track...after 6 weeks on program, I've lost 11 lbs, but I haven't tracked anything in 8 days and skipped my wi this week Bad bad I know!

Not sure what has derailed me except love of sugar, but I need to get back on!!!!

You know what you have to do, and getting back on the horse is half the battle. Plus, you know sugar is a weakness, which means you can plan for having it or head cravings off at the pass. Mine are chips and chocolate, so I just don't keep them in the house. Or, I get baked chips (and the new Special K Cracker Chips, which are GREAT) and mini-packets or M&Ms or small York Peppermint Patties. Just having a taste seems to do the trick instead of telling myself I *can't* have it.

You're doing SO WELL for six weeks in!! Let that motivate you to keep going.

So I weighed in yesterday at 202.8. That is the highest I have ever been. It is even higher than I was at 9 months pregnant in January 2010. Yikes!! I am officially starting this morning. Got my mini-goals all set (and my rewards as well!).

WELCOME ABOARD!! Setting smaller goals has worked really well for me and highly recommend it. Break a leg!!

 

[vickiemariko]

Speaking of weaknesses... I also have the chocolate and potato chip addiction! Yesterday I reorganized my pantry and put all my temptations up on the highest selves. I'm a shorty so if I want those items I have to go to the garage and get the step stool, which will make me really think about making that food choice . I also wrote myself notes on brightly colored papers and put them all over the pantry, fridge, computer, exercise equipment, etc. That way I get reminded all the time of things to keep me motivated.

 

[Sandi]

Just back from my WI and I am down 0.2 pounds. Now I have to brush off my apple/stick of butter speech and give it to myself. Actually, I feel pretty good about it considering Mother's day and my birthday were celebrated.

DD16 got me a bacon-chocolate bar for my birthday. It was a 3oz bar that she and I shared. It was a very intense chocolate with a unique bacon flavor. I love chocolate and salty snacks (which is why I like the WW 2pt chocolate pretzel bar) and this was a yummy treat. I used to get boxes of chocolate as gifts, but DD16 and DH know those are off limits now. This single bar was a fun treat and fit into my WW program easily.

Hope everyone is having a good day.

 

[robinb]

Good morning ladies, here I am at Day 1! I went after work and stocked up on fruits and veggies so I am ready to go!

Only problem is, I woke up and realized that I should have taken her "you HAVE to have the ww calculator" a bit more literally! I have the starter book so I will start off this morning with that and then run by ww this afternoon and buy one.

I am really excited about this new program now that I have all the details!

I am also at Day 1 today as well. Started WW at Work program. I love WW, but it has been a loooong time since I have gone back. Back in May 2003 I joined with a friend. I had fabulous success! I think I lost of total of 40 pounds (I believe I had gone from 189 to 149) by mid-August of 2003. Unfortunately, my success came to a SCREECHING halt when I was diagnosed with Lymphoma. I dealt with that for 2 years, and have been been cancer free since May 28, 2005. However, life got in the way, and then we had an unexpected little blessing born on January 26, 2010 (after we figured we couldn't have any more kids!), and slowly slowly slowly, weight just kept getting higher and higher and higher.

Now I am recommitting myself to the program, because I know it works, and it needs to be done. I figure I will weigh in today right around 200. I have set up my goals in 20 pound increments, hoping to lose anywhere between 60 - 80.

I hope both of you had a great "Day 1"!

Well, back from WDW and a week of vacation. My home scale showed a gain of 8 lbs when I got on it immediately upon walking in the door! However, after the bloat of a 13 hour car ride, it is looking like it will be closer to 5 lbs. I was expecting it though and am already back on plan. WI on Thursday to get the real damage/feedback!

My WW girlfriends (buddies) and I will be participating in Relay for Life this weekend! We will be doing our WW Walk It Challenge walk on Saturday or Sunday morning together as well as walking to Remember, Celebrate and Fight Back against cancer!

I love to read the inspiring stories on here and the before and after pics were awesome!! Keep up the great work!!!

I always wait a couple of days to weigh myself, otherwise all that added bloat just makes me depressed. A gain of only 5 lbs is not that bad for WDW. I think the Relay for Life is the perfect way to do the Walk It Challenge . Have fun this weekend!

 

[robinb]

Hello Hello! I posted on this board a while ago, and I'm back again I headed over to WW to finally get an intro to the new program today. I'm a lifetime member, but I've strayed from the healthy path So it was reality check time for me and it wasn't too bad. I'm at 119.4 and my goal is 114. I have 3 weeks and 1 day until I leave for my Disney trip and I am determined to be back at goal for when I leave!! So I'm all pumped up and motivated to make the next few weeks productive! I also have my Disney plan too though. Exercise time is planned, fruit stands have been located, and I'm going to cut out potatoes/pasta/etc at all table service meals. I would love to come back from Disney the same weight as when I left. But if that doesn't happen I'd still be happy to be within a couple pounds.

It's good to have a plan when going to WDW ... I usually don't and it shows . It's good that you caught yourself at only a few pounds! We'll be glad to have you around for some "Lifetime" advise when you come back from WDW too .

I need to get back on track...after 6 weeks on program, I've lost 11 lbs, but I haven't tracked anything in 8 days and skipped my wi this week Bad bad I know!

Not sure what has derailed me except love of sugar, but I need to get back on!!!!

Don't get too stressed out. We all make mistakes and we all skip a WI or two . Picking yourself up and brushing yourself off is half the battle. Just commit yourself to tracking the rest of the week and you'll be fine on your next WI .

I am still struggling with my eating and exercise - I am on week 3 of the foot injury and go back to the doctor on Friday for another xray - hoping to see some heeling. Yesterday was a good day for me - the first in a long time that I stayed OP the entire day. I am taking it one day at a time and hoping for day 2 OP today!

Hang in there {{Hugs}}. My leader says that we have "challenges" instead of "struggles". The word "challenge" is positive while "struggle" is negative. Good luck with your 2nd OP day challenge .

Just back from my WI and I am down 0.2 pounds. Now I have to brush off my apple/stick of butter speech and give it to myself. Actually, I feel pretty good about it considering Mother's day and my birthday were celebrated.

Yeah ... it's "A" for apple. That's what you told ME last week . A loss is a loss especially when you had so many challenges.

 

[robinb]

So ... I went to my meeting today instead of my regular Friday. I COMPLETELY forgot about the "They Lost 100 lbs" episode on Oprah yesterday. And Oprah never puts her episodes online, so if you miss one you've missed it. Anyway ... I sat next to this guy today: http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Weight-Loss-Finale-Amazing-Transformations/7 . And was he CUTE! I'm glad I didn't know about that thing that Dr Greene had said calculating 3x35lbs, or I would have been really uncomfortable, LOL! He lost all his weight in a little over a year and he's at goal ... 185 lbs. There was another woman in my meeting who lost 90 lbs in the same time frame.

The funny thing is that I occasionally drop into the Wednesday morning meeting and I remember him when he was big (like in his red shirt). He looks AMAZING now.

Back to me ... I lost .8 lbs in 5 days. I'm good with that . I printed out my tracker for my leader and she said that she would look at it for me. She did say that I didn't have any milk or oils on it. I pointed out the yogurt and cheese and told her I didn't like milk. I will try to make an effort to get those healthy oils in *sigh*. I usually use a Misto (http://www.amazon.com/Misto-M100S-Gourmet-Brushed-Aluminum/dp/B00004SPZV) with olive oil. I heard that regular canned oil sprays are bad for your non-stick pans and mine are always trashed in about a year so I'm trying to treat them nicer.

 

[luvsJack]

Well, my first day went great! So far I am really not feeling hungry at all. I have to get this "fruit is 0 points" programmed into my head. I feel guilty eating so much!

I haven't went by and gotten the calculator yet, but for now my little book and my friend's calculator is helping me keep my points counted.


Those who are struggling-- I hope you are having a better day. Just keep moving forward!!

 

[Sandi]

So ... I went to my meeting today instead of my regular Friday. I COMPLETELY forgot about the "They Lost 100 lbs" episode on Oprah yesterday. And Oprah never puts her episodes online, so if you miss one you've missed it. Anyway ... I sat next to this guy today: http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Weight-Loss-Finale-Amazing-Transformations/7 . And was he CUTE! I'm glad I didn't know about that thing that Dr Greene had said calculating 3x35lbs, or I would have been really uncomfortable, LOL! He lost all his weight in a little over a year and he's at goal ... 185 lbs. There was another woman in my meeting who lost 90 lbs in the same time frame.

The funny thing is that I occasionally drop into the Wednesday morning meeting and I remember him when he was big (like in his red shirt). He looks AMAZING now.

Back to me ... I lost .8 lbs in 5 days. I'm good with that . I printed out my tracker for my leader and she said that she would look at it for me. She did say that I didn't have any milk or oils on it. I pointed out the yogurt and cheese and told her I didn't like milk. I will try to make an effort to get those healthy oils in *sigh*. I usually use a Misto (http://www.amazon.com/Misto-M100S-Gourmet-Brushed-Aluminum/dp/B00004SPZV) with olive oil. I heard that regular canned oil sprays are bad for your non-stick pans and mine are always trashed in about a year so I'm trying to treat them nicer.

Hey Robin, thanks for including the link to the Oprah group. I clicked through and read about everyone. Inspiring stories all! It sounds like the Wednesday meeting will be more interesting for you.

Good job on your personal success this week! That's a great loss when you're so close to goal. Yea you!

 

[BabyTigger99]

At our meeting yesterday, I ended up buying the Punch DVD workout with the weighted gloves (I think that is the name of it). Does anyone have it? Just looking for reviews. I am hoping it will be my morning workout.

Also, as I sit typing, I am currently eating the WW Rosemary Olive Oil pretzel thins. Can you say AMAZING!!!!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

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

WOW! Mrzirch you're a totally new woman! You look fabulous. Your family must be soooo proud of you. I'm so glad you posted the pictures.

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.

I haven't gotten rid of my scale at home but I haven't stepped on it in a very long time. I'm afraid to now! I'm thinking that if I dont see the results that I want to see, I'll just run to the kitchen and eat something.

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, Sandi!

 

[robinb]

Good job on your personal success this week! That's a great loss when you're so close to goal. Yea you!

I WISH I was close to goal but sadly I am not. I have another 20 lbs to get to the top of my "Healthy Weight Range" and I want to dip 5-10 pounds below the top if I can.

 

[ProudMomTo3Boys]

Well after my big loss last week, I was nervous to weigh in. I did OK. I lost .6 and I am OK with that. My husband had the day off today and we walked over 4 miles today. We walked everywhere and it felt good. Big positive day today. Thanks to all of you who told me not to stress and I really tried.

 

[Sandi]

I WISH I was close to goal but sadly I am not. I have another 20 lbs to get to the top of my "Healthy Weight Range" and I want to dip 5-10 pounds below the top if I can.

My bad Robin. I thought you were about 10 pounds away. Even still, 0.8 in 5 days is pretty great.

 

[mommykds]

Good morning everyone!

1lb down for the week which is great since the Mother's Day feasting was in there!

Total as of today..33.5lbs!!!

Good luck to all WI's today.

 

[NC State]

WI was last night. It wasn't what I wanted to see....I'm the same as last week. No gain and no lost. I did start the gym and it's "that time of the month" so I'll continue to do my best for this week. Hope everyone has a great day!