Weight Watchers Chat - Part II

[ski_mom]

I just wish there really was a finish line -- like in a race. Instead, we have to make the decision to continue every day -- whether we're just starting the program, into it for a few weeks, into it for more than a year, at goal, or a lifetimer.

I think you hit the nail on the head right there. With most big projects in life, there is a "finish line" to cross. With this though, even after goal, our choice to continue goes on. In a way that seems discouraging, but in another way, it's nice to conciously make a choice to be the healthiest you you can be!

 

[sjms71]

That's a good article Stephanie. Thanks for sharing it. I think, for this group, the last tip should be "post on the Disboards" instead of the WW message boards.

The whole thing about choosing to quit or choosing to continue determining whether you'll succeed or not is completely true. I just wish there really was a finish line -- like in a race. Instead, we have to make the decision to continue every day -- whether we're just starting the program, into it for a few weeks, into it for more than a year, at goal, or a lifetimer.

So true Sandi, I guess that is why it has worked this time for me cause I guess before I thought of losing the weight as the finish line but now it's just the next phase of the rest of my life.

 

[NC State]

OK, I'm hooked on the Special K chips (27 = 3 pts) and Veggie Sticks (38 = 3 pts). I find the sticks with rice cakes and the chips on the cracker section. Boy, those are some good snacks!

 

[sjms71]

OK, I'm hooked on the Special K chips (27 = 3 pts) and Veggie Sticks (38 = 3 pts). I find the sticks with rice cakes and the chips on the cracker section. Boy, those are some good snacks!

Those are my 2 favorite snacks. You can get the Special K chips at Costco and Sams now too and have you tried the bbq veggie sticks? OMG soooo good.

 

[DisneyKim68]

Hi everyone,
I have just rejoined WW for the 100th time (feels like it anyway!) with the hopes of shedding some weight for my October Disney cruise. I've also started a walking plan to help with the weight loss and to begin getting in shape for the Tinkerbell 1/2 marathon in January. I think it will be great to have all you fellow Disney lovers on this journey with me!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

That's a good article Stephanie. Thanks for sharing it. I think, for this group, the last tip should be "post on the Disboards" instead of the WW message boards.

The whole thing about choosing to quit or choosing to continue determining whether you'll succeed or not is completely true. I just wish there really was a finish line -- like in a race. Instead, we have to make the decision to continue every day -- whether we're just starting the program, into it for a few weeks, into it for more than a year, at goal, or a lifetimer.

I wish there were a finish line too, Sandi! I get so tired of having to weigh and measure and plan my meals. It seems that my whole day evolves around what goes into my mouth.

I've been eating chocolate cake this week (nothing new for me), however, I've been counting it wrong. I should have doubled the points each time I had it and now I know I'm going to be up tomorrow. I keep thinking that this is not what my life should be about. I've been doing this for for almost 5 years and I realize that if I want to be this weight for a life time, I have to commit to weighing and measuring and planning my meals for a life time but it's a real pain the butt!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Here's a conversation that the three of us had in the van the other day...

DH: Our passports are going to expire next year.
ME: And why are you telling me this?
DH: Because you said you wanted to go to Disney in 2013 and they'll have to be renewed before we go.
DS(9): So why don't we just go next year before they expire, Dad??!!

That's my kinda kid!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

OK, I'm hooked on the Special K chips (27 = 3 pts) and Veggie Sticks (38 = 3 pts). I find the sticks with rice cakes and the chips on the cracker section. Boy, those are some good snacks!

I've never had either of those. I've been snacking on Cheddar and Triscuits (garlic and Parmesan) in the morning and apples with peanut butter in the afternoon all week.

 

[disbabyndaddy]

Hi All,
I lost 1 pound this week which is better than a gain. I was wondering if you guys use all your 49 weekly points and if you do, do you still lose. I haven't been using very many of them because I'm afraid that it will really slow down my weight loss if I do. Since I only lost one pound this week, my leader, seeing my disappointment, suggested that maybe I am not eating enough. I would love to hear how you allot your points.

In my 22 weeks on WW, I have never used all my weekly points -- I average about half of them -- and have lost 38 pounds so far. (Almost to goal!) Typically, I use 3 or so each day in order to have dessert after supper, though there have been a handful of times we've gone out to dinner and I've used 10-12 weekly points in one day. Just my experience and what has worked for me...!

The meetings were good, I just couldn't justify that expense when I kept gaining -- online works fine for me when I actually do it!

That's a huge reason why I do WW online...the expense of weekly meetings, I just can't afford it. Plus, my schedule doesn't allow me to commit to getting there. But I CAN commit to doing WW online from my work computer or at home!

That's a good article Stephanie. Thanks for sharing it. I think, for this group, the last tip should be "post on the Disboards" instead of the WW message boards.

SO true! I dislike the WW commmunity board(s) so very much but LOVE the support here on the Disboards!

OK, I'm hooked on the Special K chips (27 = 3 pts) and Veggie Sticks (38 = 3 pts). I find the sticks with rice cakes and the chips on the cracker section. Boy, those are some good snacks!

OMG, I LOVE Special K cracker chips, especially the sour cream & onion! Who makes the Veggie Sticks?? 38 for 3pts sounds fabulous.

 

[disbabyndaddy]

The whole thing about choosing to quit or choosing to continue determining whether you'll succeed or not is completely true. I just wish there really was a finish line -- like in a race. Instead, we have to make the decision to continue every day -- whether we're just starting the program, into it for a few weeks, into it for more than a year, at goal, or a lifetimer.

Great question...one I've been thinking about a lot as I near my goal. (I'm only 2 pounds away!) Then what happens?? On the plan, "Lifetime", I know, but what happens emotionally? I've spent the last 22 weeks completely dedicated to WW -- weighing and measuring each and every meal I can and tracking every single thing that went in my mouth. Everything...even if I felt bad about eating or ashamed to admit it, I held myself accountable. (Fortunately, there were very few of those moments, because I jumped into WW "all or nothing".) I've exercised at least three times a week, much more than ever in the past, and lost 38 pounds.

Is anyone else on Lifetime? What happened and how did you feel emotionally when you weren't working toward a goal to LOSE?? I'm almost afraid I won't have a "purpose" in my day-to-day life...you know? (Of course, I have a purpose in life, but I hope you know what I'm trying to say.) Yes, I'll want to maintain my weight and stay looking & feeling GREAT. But emotionally, I'm not looking forward to it and hope I don't get lazy without that goal ahead of me now that I'm *this* close to achieving it.

 

[stitch1986]

so weighted in today and lost .9lbs been slacking a bit but brings my total to 8.9 lbs lost since may 29

 

[Sandi]

Here's a conversation that the three of us had in the van the other day...

DH: Our passports are going to expire next year.
ME: And why are you telling me this?
DH: Because you said you wanted to go to Disney in 2013 and they'll have to be renewed before we go.
DS(9): So why don't we just go next year before they expire, Dad??!!

That's my kinda kid!

Love it! So, was DH convinced? It's the only logical thing to do.

Is anyone else on Lifetime? What happened and how did you feel emotionally when you weren't working toward a goal to LOSE?? I'm almost afraid I won't have a "purpose" in my day-to-day life...you know? (Of course, I have a purpose in life, but I hope you know what I'm trying to say.) Yes, I'll want to maintain my weight and stay looking & feeling GREAT. But emotionally, I'm not looking forward to it and hope I don't get lazy without that goal ahead of me now that I'm *this* close to achieving it.

I am a Lifetimer who fell off the wagon because I thought I was finished. After I was "finished" the last time (in 2007), after the maintenance time and earning "lifetime" status, I stopped tracking and going to meetings. I thought I could handle it on my own and, over a three year period, gained back 35 of the pounds I lost. In April of 2010, I "re-joined" as a lifetimer and have been going to the weekly meetings, weighing and measuring, etc. I'm a couple pounds from my goal weight (and actually within the 2 pound margin they give you). I want to get back to the goal weight and then I'm going to be a good WW lifetimer and actually continue going to the weekly meetings (which I find very valuable), weigh and measure, etc. I think the only way to succeed is to keep at this forever (although I will be glad when I no longer have to pay the fees). There are several women in my WW meeting who are lifetimers. A few come weekly, some just monthly. When people stop coming, they get in trouble. You'll see them a few months later (if at all), and they've gained and need to sort of restart themselves.

I'd be interested in hearing from other lifetimers, too.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Great question...one I've been thinking about a lot as I near my goal. (I'm only 2 pounds away!) Then what happens?? On the plan, "Lifetime", I know, but what happens emotionally? I've spent the last 22 weeks completely dedicated to WW -- weighing and measuring each and every meal I can and tracking every single thing that went in my mouth. Everything...even if I felt bad about eating or ashamed to admit it, I held myself accountable. (Fortunately, there were very few of those moments, because I jumped into WW "all or nothing".) I've exercised at least three times a week, much more than ever in the past, and lost 38 pounds.

Is anyone else on Lifetime? What happened and how did you feel emotionally when you weren't working toward a goal to LOSE?? I'm almost afraid I won't have a "purpose" in my day-to-day life...you know? (Of course, I have a purpose in life, but I hope you know what I'm trying to say.) Yes, I'll want to maintain my weight and stay looking & feeling GREAT. But emotionally, I'm not looking forward to it and hope I don't get lazy without that goal ahead of me now that I'm *this* close to achieving it.

I reached lifetime a little over 4 years ago. That's when I realized that the hard work began. It's a great feeling to have the weight off, to like the way you look and to like the sizes you can wear but trust me, if you want to stay at your goal, your purpose in life will go from 'taking' it off to 'keeping' it off and for me 'keeping' it off was a lot harder. It will be easy to think that your work is finally done and allow yourself to relax a little when it comes to weighing, measuring and attending meeting but that's the point when the weight starts to come back on...

Keeping it off will be your new daily goal!

 

[Sandi]

I reached lifetime a little over 4 years ago. That's when I realized that the hard work began. It's a great feeling to have the weight off, to like the way you look and to like the sizes you can wear but trust me, if you want to stay at your goal, your purpose in life will go from 'taking' it off to 'keeping' it off and for me 'keeping' it off was a lot harder. It will be easy to think that your work is finally done and allow yourself to relax a little when it comes to weighing, measuring and attending meeting but that's the point when the weight starts to come back on...

Keeping it off will be your new daily goal!

Four years is amazing Jessie. I want to be able to say that -- even though it will be hard work. You are an inspiration.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Four years is amazing Jessie. I want to be able to say that -- even though it will be hard work. You are an inspiration.

Thank you, Sandi! In about 4 years from now, you WILL be saying that!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Love it! So, was DH convinced? It's the only logical thing to do.

I explained that my reason for wanting to go in 2013 didn't exist anymore so I was open to the possibility of going next year. I don't think he's convinced but I'm confident that a seed has been planted. Now I just have to wait and see if it grows.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Hi All,
I lost 1 pound this week which is better than a gain. I was wondering if you guys use all your 49 weekly points and if you do, do you still lose. I haven't been using very many of them because I'm afraid that it will really slow down my weight loss if I do. Since I only lost one pound this week, my leader, seeing my disappointment, suggested that maybe I am not eating enough. I would love to hear how you allot your points.

Thanks,
Sue

Hi Susie. I use every one of my 49 points. From Monday to Thursday, I eat 5 per day. On Friday I eat 7 and on Saturday and Sunday, I eat 11 each day. If I have a special occasion coming up, I'll save a few or all of them for that.

I'm wondering why you would be disappointed with losing a pound. Visualize a pound of butter and that's what you've lost. That's a victory not a disappointment.

 

[sjms71]

Hi everyone,
I have just rejoined WW for the 100th time (feels like it anyway!) with the hopes of shedding some weight for my October Disney cruise. I've also started a walking plan to help with the weight loss and to begin getting in shape for the Tinkerbell 1/2 marathon in January. I think it will be great to have all you fellow Disney lovers on this journey with me!

welcome Kim

I wish there were a finish line too, Sandi! I get so tired of having to weigh and measure and plan my meals. It seems that my whole day evolves around what goes into my mouth.

I've been eating chocolate cake this week (nothing new for me), however, I've been counting it wrong. I should have doubled the points each time I had it and now I know I'm going to be up tomorrow. I keep thinking that this is not what my life should be about. I've been doing this for for almost 5 years and I realize that if I want to be this weight for a life time, I have to commit to weighing and measuring and planning my meals for a life time but it's a real pain the butt!

Maybe tomorrow won't be so bad, I know it's a pain in the butt but, like Sandi said you are a total inspiration to us all.

Here's a conversation that the three of us had in the van the other day...

DH: Our passports are going to expire next year.
ME: And why are you telling me this?
DH: Because you said you wanted to go to Disney in 2013 and they'll have to be renewed before we go.
DS(9): So why don't we just go next year before they expire, Dad??!!

That's my kinda kid!

Love this! Ok, so go to the WDW website and order the vacation planning dvd and then you and DS watch it timed just as DH is walking in the door. Maybe that will convince him.

so weighted in today and lost .9lbs been slacking a bit but brings my total to 8.9 lbs lost since may 29

Great Job!!

 

[BabyTigger99]

Back from my weigh in. I am down 3.2, for a total of 24.4. 25 pounds is sooooo close!! Hopefully I can make it there next week, although we will see how good I will be up north for the 4th of July this weekend!).

 

[disbabyndaddy]

I am a Lifetimer who fell off the wagon because I thought I was finished. After I was "finished" the last time (in 2007), after the maintenance time and earning "lifetime" status, I stopped tracking and going to meetings. I thought I could handle it on my own and, over a three year period, gained back 35 of the pounds I lost. In April of 2010, I "re-joined" as a lifetimer and have been going to the weekly meetings, weighing and measuring, etc. I'm a couple pounds from my goal weight (and actually within the 2 pound margin they give you). I want to get back to the goal weight and then I'm going to be a good WW lifetimer and actually continue going to the weekly meetings (which I find very valuable), weigh and measure, etc. I think the only way to succeed is to keep at this forever (although I will be glad when I no longer have to pay the fees). There are several women in my WW meeting who are lifetimers. A few come weekly, some just monthly. When people stop coming, they get in trouble. You'll see them a few months later (if at all), and they've gained and need to sort of restart themselves.

I reached lifetime a little over 4 years ago. That's when I realized that the hard work began. It's a great feeling to have the weight off, to like the way you look and to like the sizes you can wear but trust me, if you want to stay at your goal, your purpose in life will go from 'taking' it off to 'keeping' it off and for me 'keeping' it off was a lot harder. It will be easy to think that your work is finally done and allow yourself to relax a little when it comes to weighing, measuring and attending meeting but that's the point when the weight starts to come back on...

Keeping it off will be your new daily goal!

That's much what I suspected -- thank you both for confirming it. Interesting that that "work" will really begin after in keeping it off, but I'm certain you're right. WW has truly become a lifestyle for me, and now I can't imagine NOT weighing, measuring and tracking. It will just become something I do, part of the routine, just like it is now but with different points.

Great insight -- thanks again. Good luck to everyone this week!