Weight Watchers Chat - Part II

[uicbear]

Ok, you guys got me thinking about the activity points, because since it based on weight, intensity and time, someone could actually earn up to 24 AP's for an hour of intense exercise (from the pocket guide).

So I looked into my getting started and it says it's recommended to only shoot for an average of 6 points to reduce risk of injury. It also goes on to say there is no maximum ammount you can use, but it's on a week to week basis. (p 83 of the "Points Plus Getting Started).

 

[Holly324]

Had my WI today and lost another 3lbs which put me over my 5%. I'm very happy with my progress so far and also excited to be traveling to WDW tomorrow!

WISH me luck.

Yay for 5%!! Congrats!! Have soooooo much fun at Disney World!!!

 

[sjms71]

Had my WI today and lost another 3lbs which put me over my 5%. I'm very happy with my progress so far and also excited to be traveling to WDW tomorrow!

WISH me luck.

Great job Have a magical trip . Check in with us if you can too.

 

[mrzrich]

Had a stroke of brilliance last night while lying in bed.

What's the number 1 thing that motivates me? Disney!

So I made a deal with myself. Every time I lose 5 lbs I will buy a $25 Disney gift card. Bigger Milestones will warrant bigger gift cards.

My next big milestone will be getting out of the "obese" range on the BMI chart. I think that deserves $100.

 

[LMO429]

Had a stroke of brilliance last night while lying in bed.

What's the number 1 thing that motivates me? Disney!

So I made a deal with myself. Every time I lose 5 lbs I will buy a $25 Disney gift card. Bigger Milestones will warrant bigger gift cards.

My next big milestone will be getting out of the "obese" range on the BMI chart. I think that deserves $100.

I think Disney is excellent motivation. I like this idea. I am using disney as motivation as well we leave in 15 weeks I am hoping to lose 15 to 20 pounds by then.

 

[sjms71]

Had a stroke of brilliance last night while lying in bed.

What's the number 1 thing that motivates me? Disney!

So I made a deal with myself. Every time I lose 5 lbs I will buy a $25 Disney gift card. Bigger Milestones will warrant bigger gift cards.

My next big milestone will be getting out of the "obese" range on the BMI chart. I think that deserves $100.

Toni-Ann that is a fabulous idea. I know you can do it and yes you deserve a $100 GC. Don't lose site that you have done so well already over 60lbs is awesome!!

 

[Twingle]

Had a stroke of brilliance last night while lying in bed.

What's the number 1 thing that motivates me? Disney!

So I made a deal with myself. Every time I lose 5 lbs I will buy a $25 Disney gift card. Bigger Milestones will warrant bigger gift cards.

My next big milestone will be getting out of the "obese" range on the BMI chart. I think that deserves $100.

I think that's an *AWESOME* idea! Gotta love those brilliant ideas that come to you while you're falling asleep!

 

[sjms71]

Well, hope everyone had a good weekend. I had a pretty good one, managed not to do any major damage food wise for once. Hope it pays off this week. Hope everyone else's week is off to a good start .

 

[robinb]

I had an OK weekend, I think. I didn't track even though I planned to. *sigh* Back to Chicago for me to take care of some things for my mom. *double sigh*. My DD is at camp so at least I don't have to worry about her too. I'll check in when I can.

 

[BabyTigger99]

My weekend was NOT good at all....but it was a blast!! We were down in Madison for a soccer tournament. I totally adore all the parents on my team, and we have a great time together. But, Cracker Barrel on Friday night (can't pass up the hasbrown casserole!!), pizza and drinks on Saturday night, and snacks everywhere, combined with no exercise at all will not be good for my weigh in tomorrow!

 

[robinb]

My weekend was NOT good at all....but it was a blast!! We were down in Madison for a soccer tournament.

and you didn't call?!?! Just kidding. I hope you enjoyed Madison .

 

[BabyTigger99]

We had a blast! We were playing out in Oregon, and I love that tournament. Plus, DS's team came won the championship, so that made it even better. Unfortunately, he won't be on this team next year, which really makes me sad. One of the parents on the team had on Facebook about spending the weekend with his "second family", and that is truely what this team is like.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Well, hope everyone had a good weekend. I had a pretty good one, managed not to do any major damage food wise for once. Hope it pays off this week. Hope everyone else's week is off to a good start .

Hi! I'm here. I spent most of today -- left at 6am got back at 3:20pm -- at the hospital. DH had day surgery. Last night I NEEDED chocolate cake and that's all I'm saying about that! Today, I brought my breakfast, lunch and a bunch of fruit to the hospital with me but I NEEDED to get a muffin and some Timbits from Tim Hortons. When I got home, I got back into the chocolate cake remains! Somebody stop me!!!!!

So much for the loss I was expecting on Wednesday.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

WI this morning, and after 24 weeks doing WW online, I hit my GOAL of losing 40 pounds!!! I'm super-excited and didn't expect it this week (TOM, having a few "non-WW" snacks beyond my regular ones) but only needed .8 pounds lost to make goal...and lo-and-behold...there it was on the scale!

Now, the real work begins. I'm going to have to get used to having an extra six points to use a day, and for awhile I'm going to try to stick to only those and not use weekly points (only if necessary), which is actually not far off what I've been averaging per day anyway. I just don't want to let myself get out of control...still in the mindset of losing since I've only been on maintenance for, oh, four hours.

Happy Friday, all. Cheers to a GREAT weekend!! ~Bobbi

Way to go, Bobbi! Congratulations!

 

[Holly324]

I love the idea of the gift card as motivation for weight loss!! I am going to have to adapt it though, as we (sadly...can you see the tears coming to my eyes?) won't be doing a disney trip for another 4 years, at least. I think I will do something like an Old Navy gift card, or just a gift card to the mall here. Hmmm, I lost 4.4 pounds this week, so does that mean as long as I get .6 this week I get a gift card?? I think I will do $10 for each 5 pounds. Thanks for the great idea!!!

 

[DisneyKim68]

Had a good weigh in last night, down 4.4 pounds! That's for two weeks, didn't have a meeting last week due to the July 4th holiday. So, after exactly 4 weeks OP I'm down just under 10 pounds, woohoo! Looks like I should be able to reach my goal of 30 pounds before my cruise in October. I guess all of this walking is paying off

 

[sjms71]

Hi! I'm here. I spent most of today -- left at 6am got back at 3:20pm -- at the hospital. DH had day surgery. Last night I NEEDED chocolate cake and that's all I'm saying about that! Today, I brought my breakfast, lunch and a bunch of fruit to the hospital with me but I NEEDED to get a muffin and some Timbits from Tim Hortons. When I got home, I got back into the chocolate cake remains! Somebody stop me!!!!!

So much for the loss I was expecting on Wednesday.

Hope dh is doing ok and your day today doesn't involve cake....

I love the idea of the gift card as motivation for weight loss!! I am going to have to adapt it though, as we (sadly...can you see the tears coming to my eyes?) won't be doing a disney trip for another 4 years, at least. I think I will do something like an Old Navy gift card, or just a gift card to the mall here. Hmmm, I lost 4.4 pounds this week, so does that mean as long as I get .6 this week I get a gift card?? I think I will do $10 for each 5 pounds. Thanks for the great idea!!!

Sounds good to me, let the shopping begin.

Had a good weigh in last night, down 4.4 pounds! That's for two weeks, didn't have a meeting last week due to the July 4th holiday. So, after exactly 4 weeks OP I'm down just under 10 pounds, woohoo! Looks like I should be able to reach my goal of 30 pounds before my cruise in October. I guess all of this walking is paying off

Woohoo

 

[Sandi]

Hi! I'm here. I spent most of today -- left at 6am got back at 3:20pm -- at the hospital. DH had day surgery. Last night I NEEDED chocolate cake and that's all I'm saying about that! Today, I brought my breakfast, lunch and a bunch of fruit to the hospital with me but I NEEDED to get a muffin and some Timbits from Tim Hortons. When I got home, I got back into the chocolate cake remains! Somebody stop me!!!!!

So much for the loss I was expecting on Wednesday.

Step away from the cake! Chocolate has that magnetic force that is hard to overcome. Sometimes we just NEED it. Hope your DH is doing well.

Had a good weigh in last night, down 4.4 pounds! That's for two weeks, didn't have a meeting last week due to the July 4th holiday. So, after exactly 4 weeks OP I'm down just under 10 pounds, woohoo! Looks like I should be able to reach my goal of 30 pounds before my cruise in October. I guess all of this walking is paying off

That's great! Walking is the perfect exercise.

 

[BabyTigger99]

Well, a lose is a lose is a lose. I knew it wasn't going to be a good weigh in. Down .6 pounds. Back to getting back on track!

 

[cepmom]

hey guys
just checking in. Have had a good couple of days tracking and thinking before eating. Walked 10 miles in the past 2 days and also ran 2 miles last week! My legs are still feeling it thoughIt will be slow, but I am determined to get back to running

I found out I have a labrum tear in my shoulder from the accident in April...not sure how we are going to procede with that. Following up with my Dr in August. I don't want to let it go, but really not sure if I need surgery either. We shall see what the next month brings.

hope everyone else is having a good week!