Weight Watchers Chat - Part II

[Fall1]

Just checking in....I am still on my first week and I'm so happy that I have been eating healthy all week. I've saved my extra weekly points for pizza and 1 beer tonight with DH, can't wait to have it!!

Hopefully my 1st WI on Monday will show some results. I am just happy to be heading in the direction of healthy again.

 

[DVCBELLE]

Just checking in....I am still on my first week and I'm so happy that I have been eating healthy all week. I've saved my extra weekly points for pizza and 1 beer tonight with DH, can't wait to have it!!

Hopefully my 1st WI on Monday will show some results. I am just happy to be heading in the direction of healthy again.

Congrats on a good 1st week!!

I love Cauliflower...I can't get enough of it so that is a thought for another veggie.

 

[DisMomme]

Can anyone share what you eat for raw vegetables for snacks that you eat without dip?

I can't think of much besides carrots, celery and cucumber, but I know that will get old fast.
If there is a list somewhere, please share

I love what you have already mentioned but also like...
Broccoli
Orange Pepper
Green Bell Peppers
Zuchinni

DH likes cherry tomatoes, mushrooms and snow peas too

2 tablespoons of reduced fat sour cream is only 1 point. You could make a dip to go with the vegies. My MIL has to have gluten free so we mix Good Seasons dry dressing mix into the SC and it doesn't add points to the SC.

 

[disbabyndaddy]

:I have a question for all of you - I started on a Monday - but i am thinking I would rather weigh in on Friday - mainly b/c I know that weekends are sometimes the hardest to stay on point and if I have a big meal and it shows on the scale then I might be disappointed and discouraged. But the other side of me says that if I weigh in on Mondays - that will be on my mind and maybe I will behave better on weekends. I guess it probably doesn't matter in the end...but I thought I would see what you all think.

That's exactly why I WI on Friday mornings (online member). My DH and I are more likely to go out to dinner on the weekends than during the week; if I go out-of-town to visit my family, it is on the weekends, and of course, I eat more at home, etc. That allows me the "bulk" of points (if needed) to get through the weekend and the rest of the week to work out and eat better if I necessary.

 

[karliebug]

Hello everyone! I had a NSV this week to share. I stoped into walmart and bought a couple of spring like tshirt-type tops and was able to get one size smaller than usual. Yahoo! My pants are getting loose, too. I may actually be able to buy new jeans soon.

 

[mrzrich]

Beer Cheat Sheet from the WW site.

There are thousands of different beers. Here’s a selection of popular brews. Some are smarter grabs that save PointsPlus™ values. All are 12 ounces.

Beers with 2 PointsPlus values
Miller Genuine Draft Light 64 (MGD 64)
Select55

Beers with 3 PointsPlus values
Bud Ice Light
Budweiser Select
Busch Light
Coors Light
Miller Light

 

[DisMomme]

Hello everyone! I had a NSV this week to share. I stoped into walmart and bought a couple of spring like tshirt-type tops and was able to get one size smaller than usual. Yahoo! My pants are getting loose, too. I may actually be able to buy new jeans soon.

WTG!!




(nevermind, figured it out...Non Scale Victory-what does NSV mean?)

 

[HeatherC]

Happy Monday all! Hope everyone had a great weekend.

I did really well and stayed OP. Just going to keep plugging along.

Just feels like this time around it is VERY slow going losing. I keep reminding myself of the old story...The Tortoise and the Hare and how the slow going tortoise was victorious in the end. Have to admit that a little sprint from the hare to the finish line would sure feel good though!

Here in New England we had a beautiful but still chilly weekend. Waiting for it to start warming up so I can wear my flip flops and capris. Keep remimding myself to wait to buy some new summer stuff because I am really hoping to be at least ten lbs. lighter by Memorial Day!!!

Have a great day everyone!

 

[dthogue]

Just booked a one night stay at the Dolphin for Mother's Day Weekend for me and my mom (Girl's Only Weekend!)

We'll be having Tea at the GF and then dinner at Wolfgang Puck Cafe (The sit down restaurant not the CS) We'll probably go to La Nouba too.

What a special treat for you and your mom - wish we were close enough to do something like that!

Well, my cookies are done. I used my pastry bag and it was still messy! I got 95 little cookies out of the batch. The points work out to be 6 cookies for 1 point. I remembered in one of the March weeklies that it talked about chopping meringue cookies and then adding them to yogurt along with chocolate chips so I made them for that reason. I'm snacking on that right now minus that chocolate chips!

Sounds yummy - hope you enjoyed them!

Hello everyone! I had a NSV this week to share. I stoped into walmart and bought a couple of spring like tshirt-type tops and was able to get one size smaller than usual. Yahoo! My pants are getting loose, too. I may actually be able to buy new jeans soon.

Wonderful feeling isn't it - I have been "shopping" in my closet - I removed the too big clothing and dug to the back of the closet for things that now fit!

 

[dthogue]

Happy Monday all! Hope everyone had a great weekend.

I did really well and stayed OP. Just going to keep plugging along.

Just feels like this time around it is VERY slow going losing. I keep reminding myself of the old story...The Tortoise and the Hare and how the slow going tortoise was victorious in the end. Have to admit that a little sprint from the hare to the finish line would sure feel good though!

Here in New England we had a beautiful but still chilly weekend. Waiting for it to start warming up so I can wear my flip flops and capris. Keep remimding myself to wait to buy some new summer stuff because I am really hoping to be at least ten lbs. lighter by Memorial Day!!!

Have a great day everyone!

Slow and Steady wins the race - I keep telling myself that in my weight loss and my running. It is hard to though it keep a positive attitude sometimes, but I try to remind myself that in the end it will all be worth it.

I am wearing my capris (and in a smaller size) and sandals today - highs in the 70's here today , but 40's tomorrow

 

[dthogue]

Happy Monday Monring WW Friends,

I hope everyone had a great weekend.

Weigh in on Saturday, I gained .8 pounds - oh well, it is what it is, can't change it, just need to move on.

I'm kinda bummed though, I couldn't stay for my meeting on Saturday and now I feel like I lack direction. I will also miss my meetings the next 3 weeks, won't even get there to weigh in - I'm going to try another meeting on Tuesday morning, hope its just as good as mine! I can't go without weighing in, I need to be held accountable!

My goal this week was to get to "ONE"erland this week, but I seem to be stuck at the last 3-4 pounds - I ate well all weekend until last night, then had too many snacks. Maybe this week!!

NSV - I ran 5 miles yesterday as part of my 1/2 marathon training - I didn't think I could do it, but I DID I was so proud of myself, but totally wiped out all day yesterday!

 

[sjms71]

Happy Monday Monring WW Friends,

I hope everyone had a great weekend.

Weigh in on Saturday, I gained .8 pounds - oh well, it is what it is, can't change it, just need to move on.

I'm kinda bummed though, I couldn't stay for my meeting on Saturday and now I feel like I lack direction. I will also miss my meetings the next 3 weeks, won't even get there to weigh in - I'm going to try another meeting on Tuesday morning, hope its just as good as mine! I can't go without weighing in, I need to be held accountable!

My goal this week was to get to "ONE"erland this week, but I seem to be stuck at the last 3-4 pounds - I ate well all weekend until last night, then had too many snacks. Maybe this week!!

NSV - I ran 5 miles yesterday as part of my 1/2 marathon training - I didn't think I could do it, but I DID I was so proud of myself, but totally wiped out all day yesterday!

Tammy, You can do it, I am so proud of you for refocusing yourself, staying positive and moving forward.

 

[sjms71]

Hope everyone had a good weekend. I tried my best this weekend, didn't exactly stay 100% on plan. Went to Chilis got the Cobb Salad then my family had to order chips well, all downhill from there . I wish I could just skip over weekends or just go into hiding. I know that doesn't solve the issue of learning to stay in control but, it sure would be easier .

 

[dthogue]

Hope everyone had a good weekend. I tried my best this weekend, didn't exactly stay 100% on plan. Went to Chilis got the Cobb Salad then my family had to order chips well, all downhill from there . I wish I could just skip over weekends or just go into hiding. I know that doesn't solve the issue of learning to stay in control but, it sure would be easier .

Good Morning Stephanie,

My 2 evils eating out and the weekends - I'm with you, I can manage the weekdays - it's the weekends that get me too!

 

[DVCBELLE]

I was worried this morning about my weigh in - But I was down 1.8 and am down 5.4 total!! My goal had been to hit 5 pounds total this week so I am very excited. Our weather is improving so I am hoping to add some walks in this week!!

 

[sjms71]

I was worried this morning about my weigh in - But I was down 1.8 and am down 5.4 total!! My goal had been to hit 5 pounds total this week so I am very excited. Our weather is improving so I am hoping to add some walks in this week!!

Woohoo great job

 

[sjms71]

Good Morning Stephanie,

My 2 evils eating out and the weekends - I'm with you, I can manage the weekdays - it's the weekends that get me too!

I am a saint during the week. Even when I splurge on the weekends 9 out of 10 times I am within my points, ok maybe 8 out of 10. But those weekends where I've been as good as during the week, I don't see any greater weight loss .

 

[disbabyndaddy]

Happy Monday! I really enjoy dining out, but the last 10 weeks on WW, I've been so afraid to...not trusting myself not to go overboard. My DH and I have eaten out six times at the most in that timeframe, and I'm happy to report I made some really good choices.

Being an online WWer and not having purchased a dining out guide, I first visit the selected restaurant's website (if they have one) and visit the nutrition page (again, if they have info listed) to figure PP values and what would be the best choices.

As a shortcut, I've also been using a site called Dottie's Weight Loss Zone: www.dwlz.com. A friend of mine (and Lifetime WW member) told me about it. Has anyone else heard of it? She has TONS of restaurants listed and the PP values for many foods on each menu. Very helpful!

We went to BW3's last night after the show, and I got the naked chicken tenders -- so good and low in PPs (1.5 each). The sauce was only 2 PPs as well, and I felt like I was enjoying a treat too while the others had wings.

Here's to a successful week, everyone!

 

[M.A.D.aboutDisney]

Happy Monday! I really enjoy dining out, but the last 10 weeks on WW, I've been so afraid to...not trusting myself not to go overboard. My DH and I have eaten out six times at the most in that timeframe, and I'm happy to report I made some really good choices.

Being an online WWer and not having purchased a dining out guide, I first visit the selected restaurant's website (if they have one) and visit the nutrition page (again, if they have info listed) to figure PP values and what would be the best choices.

As a shortcut, I've also been using a site called Dottie's Weight Loss Zone: www.dwlz.com. A friend of mine (and Lifetime WW member) told me about it. Has anyone else heard of it? She has TONS of restaurants listed and the PP values for many foods on each menu. Very helpful!

We went to BW3's last night after the show, and I got the naked chicken tenders -- so good and low in PPs (1.5 each). The sauce was only 2 PPs as well, and I felt like I was enjoying a treat too while the others had wings.

Here's to a successful week, everyone!

I used that site back on the old points plan! I lost track of what the website was though and haven't been using it. I'll have to look it up again. Thanks!

Love BW3's but do you know why it's called BW3's? I've always wondered.

I do the online searching for nutrition before hand too. It's more work but if I want to stay on plan, it's best to do it. I have gone to a restaurant before without looking up what I should order and usually go with grilled chicken...

Applebee's WW menu is pretty good too and I always leave stuffed!

 

[disbabyndaddy]

Love BW3's but do you know why it's called BW3's? I've always wondered.

No idea -- always wondered! Buffalo Wild Wings only has two 'W's.

I do the online searching for nutrition before hand too. It's more work but if I want to stay on plan, it's best to do it. I have gone to a restaurant before without looking up what I should order and usually go with grilled chicken...

Applebee's WW menu is pretty good too and I always leave stuffed!

I like Applebee's WW menu too -- we've been there in the last couple months. Their website also has complete nutritional information, so you can figure points ahead of time without guessing what a meal may "cost" you.

Yep, looking up nutrition info ahead of time is more work but SO worth it! I'd hate to think I made a wise choice and then get home (and look it up later) to discover I've just bombed the week.

I really want pizza tonight before the Butler game -- may have to visit www.dwlz.com to see which would be best to order...OR make my own WW version. Either way...GO DAWGS!!