Weight Watchers Chat - Part II

[Twinklee]

I just found this board. Can I join?

I'm 50 years old and lost 100lbs on WW over 7 years ago(did it myself...no meetings...with borrowed materials), but the pounds have been creeping back on(about 35), so I started WW online 7 weeks ago and have lost 7 lbs. so far. My short term goal is to loose 20lbs by our Disney trip in September which means I have to average a 1 lb. a week loss...so far so good.

My problem is all the people and situations around me that sabotage my weightloss,from my mom pushing fast food on me every time I'm at her house to my hubby who snacks constantly. We had Chinese Sunday afternoon and I ordered from the child's menu and counted the points. Well, yesterday my hubby wanted to go to a minor league ball game after work, which meant dinner at the park. I had two hot dogs and half a bag of Cracker Jacks. With all the exercise I've been getting, I had enough points to cover everything I ate, but I had planned to get only one hot dog and then snack on the low fat snacks in my purse. So much for that plan. lol Now I have to be careful with my points until my weigh in on Friday.

Is there anyone else here who is trying to loose before their Disney trip?

 

[ShesAPirate]

I just found this board. Can I join?


Is there anyone else here who is trying to lose before their Disney trip?

Hello all! I also just found this thread. I've been on and off WW for a few years. Very off in recent months -- but back on now (as of yesterday) and would love to join!

It would be great to lose some pounds before my November trip. My goal is about 40 lbs total, but would really love to lose at least half of that before November

 

[disbabyndaddy]

I just found this board. Can I join?

Is there anyone else here who is trying to loose before their Disney trip

Hello all! I also just found this thread. I've been on and off WW for a few years. Very off in recent months -- but back on now (as of yesterday) and would love to join!

It would be great to lose some pounds before my November trip. My goal is about 40 lbs total, but would really love to lose at least half of that before November

Welcome aboard!! I'm totally jealous you're going to Disney this year! (After three years in a row, my DH and I are "taking a Disney break" and heading somewhere else this fall, but I admit I'm missing it...will be hard not to go for awhile!

Your goals are very attainable, and I'm sure you'll reach them by your vacaiton. What a great way to celebrate (within reason, of course!) your success. Break a leg!! ~ Bobbi

 

[ShesAPirate]

Welcome aboard!! I'm totally jealous you're going to Disney this year! (After three years in a row, my DH and I are "taking a Disney break" and heading somewhere else this fall, but I admit I'm missing it...will be hard not to go for awhile!

Your goals are very attainable, and I'm sure you'll reach them by your vacaiton. What a great way to celebrate (within reason, of course!) your success. Break a leg!! ~ Bobbi

Thanks for the welcome and the good wishes!

Aww, don't feel bad that you're not going this year. I haven't been in 4 YEARS, so I am waaaaay overdue!

 

[Scrappy_Tink]

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!).

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I forgot to check in with you guys yesterday (my WI), I stayed the same....BOO. That's it, no more Pepsi for me, even if I count the points.

One of my friends at work offered me a cookie today (a SOFT COOKIE, my favorite!) I told him I was on WW and called him an enabler, and he laughed at me. I decided to "come out of the closet" at work, that way I'll feel like someone is watching/judging me if I eat something I shouldnt. (Sounds silly, but shame works on me, LOL).

Here's hoping everyone's week goes well. It's going to be hard 4-day weekend, with BBQs and all.

Oh, and one thing I really love about this thread. NOBODY judges you if you slip....it's all encouragement. Thank you so much!

I just found this board. Can I join?

I'm 50 years old and lost 100lbs on WW over 7 years ago(did it myself...no meetings...with borrowed materials), but the pounds have been creeping back on(about 35), so I started WW online 7 weeks ago and have lost 7 lbs. so far. My short term goal is to loose 20lbs by our Disney trip in September which means I have to average a 1 lb. a week loss...so far so good.

My problem is all the people and situations around me that sabotage my weightloss,from my mom pushing fast food on me every time I'm at her house to my hubby who snacks constantly. We had Chinese Sunday afternoon and I ordered from the child's menu and counted the points. Well, yesterday my hubby wanted to go to a minor league ball game after work, which meant dinner at the park. I had two hot dogs and half a bag of Cracker Jacks. With all the exercise I've been getting, I had enough points to cover everything I ate, but I had planned to get only one hot dog and then snack on the low fat snacks in my purse. So much for that plan. lol Now I have to be careful with my points until my weigh in on Friday.

Is there anyone else here who is trying to loose before their Disney trip?

Welcome!!! What an inspiration you are!

Hello all! I also just found this thread. I've been on and off WW for a few years. Very off in recent months -- but back on now (as of yesterday) and would love to join!

It would be great to lose some pounds before my November trip. My goal is about 40 lbs total, but would really love to lose at least half of that before November

Yay, the more the merrier....welcome!

 

[BabyTigger99]

So I gave into my craving last night. Had Super Nachos from Taco Johns (chips, refried beans, ground beef, shredded cheese, cheese sauce, sour cream, guacamole, and black olives). Looked it up online, it was 21 points. And every single point was soooooo worth it. I was a good girl and went out for a 4 mile walk (while pushing a stroller), so I wasn't horribly horrid. I think I squashed my cravings for a while now!

 

[BabyTigger99]

So I gave into my craving last night. Had Super Nachos from Taco Johns (chips, refried beans, ground beef, shredded cheese, cheese sauce, sour cream, guacamole, and black olives). Looked it up online, it was 21 points. And every single point was soooooo worth it. I was a good girl and went out for a 4 mile walk (while pushing a stroller), so I wasn't horribly horrid. I think I squashed my cravings for a while now!

 

[babyrich]

at my 16th week and lost 20lbs!!!!!

At the beginning I said I would be satisfied with 20lbs, now I want to lose 20 more!!!!!

 

[sjms71]

I just found this board. Can I join?

I'm 50 years old and lost 100lbs on WW over 7 years ago(did it myself...no meetings...with borrowed materials), but the pounds have been creeping back on(about 35), so I started WW online 7 weeks ago and have lost 7 lbs. so far. My short term goal is to loose 20lbs by our Disney trip in September which means I have to average a 1 lb. a week loss...so far so good.

My problem is all the people and situations around me that sabotage my weightloss,from my mom pushing fast food on me every time I'm at her house to my hubby who snacks constantly. We had Chinese Sunday afternoon and I ordered from the child's menu and counted the points. Well, yesterday my hubby wanted to go to a minor league ball game after work, which meant dinner at the park. I had two hot dogs and half a bag of Cracker Jacks. With all the exercise I've been getting, I had enough points to cover everything I ate, but I had planned to get only one hot dog and then snack on the low fat snacks in my purse. So much for that plan. lol Now I have to be careful with my points until my weigh in on Friday.

Is there anyone else here who is trying to loose before their Disney trip?

Hello, Good luck..............I seem to always be trying to lose before a Disney trip . I actually just came back on Sat. We didn't do the dining plan and I made some good choices while enjoying myself!!

Hello all! I also just found this thread. I've been on and off WW for a few years. Very off in recent months -- but back on now (as of yesterday) and would love to join!

It would be great to lose some pounds before my November trip. My goal is about 40 lbs total, but would really love to lose at least half of that before November

Welcome!! sounds doable to me, keep us posted on your progress. I am from N. Jersey too where do you live?

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I forgot to check in with you guys yesterday (my WI), I stayed the same....BOO. That's it, no more Pepsi for me, even if I count the points.

One of my friends at work offered me a cookie today (a SOFT COOKIE, my favorite!) I told him I was on WW and called him an enabler, and he laughed at me. I decided to "come out of the closet" at work, that way I'll feel like someone is watching/judging me if I eat something I shouldnt. (Sounds silly, but shame works on me, LOL).

Here's hoping everyone's week goes well. It's going to be hard 4-day weekend, with BBQs and all.

Oh, and one thing I really love about this thread. NOBODY judges you if you slip....it's all encouragement. Thank you so much!

You should be VERY proud of yourself this week, you stayed the same which is good. But more importantly you made a lot of great choices. Giving up Pepsi is just a big deal to you and you walked away from a COOKIE!!! So I say BRAVO .

So I gave into my craving last night. Had Super Nachos from Taco Johns (chips, refried beans, ground beef, shredded cheese, cheese sauce, sour cream, guacamole, and black olives). Looked it up online, it was 21 points. And every single point was soooooo worth it. I was a good girl and went out for a 4 mile walk (while pushing a stroller), so I wasn't horribly horrid. I think I squashed my cravings for a while now!

As long as you had the points and like you said it was worth it then that is all that matters .

at my 16th week and lost 20lbs!!!!!

At the beginning I said I would be satisfied with 20lbs, now I want to lose 20 more!!!!!

Way to Go!!

 

[DisneyKim68]

So I gave into my craving last night. Had Super Nachos from Taco Johns (chips, refried beans, ground beef, shredded cheese, cheese sauce, sour cream, guacamole, and black olives). Looked it up online, it was 21 points. And every single point was soooooo worth it. I was a good girl and went out for a 4 mile walk (while pushing a stroller), so I wasn't horribly horrid. I think I squashed my cravings for a while now!

I did the same thing, but with Chipotle. Had a ginormous burrito for 18 points, but had a light dinner and was still able to stay within my points. That's what is so great about WW, we can still give in to our cravings once in a while and still lose weight!

 

[Sandi]

At my WI today I was down 1.4#. I earned that this week! Two days this week I ran 5 miles and also did the stairs at the high school football stadium (up and down over and over). Funny how tracking food and getting in plenty of exercise actually works.

Hope everyone is having a good day.

 

[ShesAPirate]

Welcome!! sounds doable to me, keep us posted on your progress. I am from N. Jersey too where do you live?

Hi! Thanks for the welcome. I'm in Little Ferry. It's a tiny town, but it's about 2 miles or so to the Meadowlands, if that helps. You're from NJ?


Day 3, and so far, so good. I just came off of doing Atkins for a few weeks to get a jump-start, and it's sooooo nice to be eating fruit again (my goodness, how I missed fruit! More than bread, honestly!). Tonight my boyfriend and I have dinner with some of our friends (at a friends house - we do this every other week), and I'm bringing my own meal. I don't want to risk going over on points, so I'll bring along one of those Satisfying Selections steam bag meals. I had the chicken with broccoli, cheese, and rice one the other night -- pretty good, and very filling. Funny that they're a WW product but aren't in the Points Tracker database yet (I couldn't find them, anyway)

Congrats to those of you who posted losses!

Have a great day, all!

 

[sjms71]

At my WI today I was down 1.4#. I earned that this week! Two days this week I ran 5 miles and also did the stairs at the high school football stadium (up and down over and over). Funny how tracking food and getting in plenty of exercise actually works.

Hope everyone is having a good day.

Way to go Sandi !! I hate when WW is right......only track the days you want to lose..........stupid motto

 

[sjms71]

Hi! Thanks for the welcome. I'm in Little Ferry. It's a tiny town, but it's about 2 miles or so to the Meadowlands, if that helps. You're from NJ?


Congrats to those of you who posted losses!

Have a great day, all!

Yes I am from NJ and proud of it . However, DH's job transfered us to NC 10 years ago. I grew up in Sussex Co. and DH grew up in Middlesex Co. but we lived in Hunterdon Co. Outside of the taxes we paid we miss it.

 

[ShesAPirate]

Yes I am from NJ and proud of it . However, DH's job transfered us to NC 10 years ago. I grew up in Sussex Co. and DH grew up in Middlesex Co. but we lived in Hunterdon Co. Outside of the taxes we paid we miss it.

Ah, nice! Actually, my boyfriend and I spend a lot of time in Vernon. Oh, and Andover, too, where he has family. I used to live in North Brunswick, and my parents were in Monmouth Jct. until a few years ago when they moved down to Hamilton (so I still roll through Middlesex when going to see them). Not familiar with Hunterdon, but small world, anyway! I lived in the south for about 6 years. Great cost of living, but I was very happy to come home. I'm from NYC originally, but have lived in NJ since I came back north 7 years ago. Love it here

 

[sjms71]

Ah, nice! Actually, my boyfriend and I spend a lot of time in Vernon. Oh, and Andover, too, where he has family. I used to live in North Brunswick, and my parents were in Monmouth Jct. until a few years ago when they moved down to Hamilton (so I still roll through Middlesex when going to see them). Not familiar with Hunterdon, but small world, anyway! I lived in the south for about 6 years. Great cost of living, but I was very happy to come home. I'm from NYC originally, but have lived in NJ since I came back north 7 years ago. Love it here

Yes it is a small world, like I said we both miss it too. I grew up in the Newton/Andover area and have family in the Brunswicks area too. Hunterdon is central west Jersey, very country we built our home on 6 acres out there and loved it!!

 

[LynnTH]

Hey everyone. Checking in. Had my 2nd Weigh In on Saturday. Was pretty disappointed. First week I lost 3.8 and 2nd week only 1 pound. I know that you are supposed to use all of your points and there were about half the days last week that I did not use them and some days I had 10-15 left. I know that you should use them but something in the back of my head just sort of thought it would jumpstart my weightloss faster - guess that was wrong.

Not sure how I will do this week as I have been sick all week and not using all my points again. Not fun to eat with a sore throat or when you can't taste anything - so, I guess we will see.

My problem is that I try to save a majority of my points for dinner and nighttime as many times I don't know what we are having as we run from one activity to another and then I will end up with points left and then feel guilty using them all at the end of the night (but don't want to use them in the AM or afternoon....) So, have to do better on that.

 

[Sandi]

Hey everyone. Checking in. Had my 2nd Weigh In on Saturday. Was pretty disappointed. First week I lost 3.8 and 2nd week only 1 pound. I know that you are supposed to use all of your points and there were about half the days last week that I did not use them and some days I had 10-15 left. I know that you should use them but something in the back of my head just sort of thought it would jumpstart my weightloss faster - guess that was wrong.

Not sure how I will do this week as I have been sick all week and not using all my points again. Not fun to eat with a sore throat or when you can't taste anything - so, I guess we will see.

My problem is that I try to save a majority of my points for dinner and nighttime as many times I don't know what we are having as we run from one activity to another and then I will end up with points left and then feel guilty using them all at the end of the night (but don't want to use them in the AM or afternoon....) So, have to do better on that.

Hi Lynn,
You should be celebrating a loss. Don't get down on yourself -- especially after only two weeks. It looks like you've identified a problem that you can address and that is reserving your points for the later part of the day. How many points do you get? We can try to help you divide them up so you are using them most efficiently. Are you eating when you're hungry or are you foregoing food earlier in the day so you won't run out of points later?

Like Dory, we all have to keep on swimmin'!

 

[disbabyndaddy]

at my 16th week and lost 20lbs!!!!!

At the beginning I said I would be satisfied with 20lbs, now I want to lose 20 more!!!!!

YYAAAAYYY, YOU!!

 

[NC State]

I had a good WI tonight. I lost 1.2 lbs, that brings me to a total of 23 lbs in 17 weeks. Once I got home I was so mad at myself. I didn't take off my big/heavy jewerly...oh well, that's more that I will lose for next week. Keep the positive thoughts everyone!