Weight Watchers Chat - Part II

[rjb123]

Hi all-
Hope you all had a good weekend, I know that I did! congratulations to all of our big losers here on WW! My DH was down 2.4 on Friday so I am tickled to death for him!
I am still huffin it out on my runs. Sat I did about 2.5 miles (which was so NOT good for me- I just pooped out and could. not. finish the last .5). Took Sunday off and today I did 3.0 plus a lil on the bike too. 6 AP's today!!!
Regarding working out- how do you all push yourself when you just are NOT feeling it? I struggle with the mental aspect of it so much. Just as I struggle with the mental aspect of the plan at times too! With WW though I have developed some coping mechanisms that generally work instead of my old ugly stress eating habit. Can't seem to break through though with working out. Sigh. I am a work in progress for sure!

 

[Sandi]

Welcome back, Sandi! Sounds like you had a wonderful trip and made good choices. No Butter Finger cupcake I presume?!

My weekend -- Sunday in particular -- was filled with chocolate and fresh baked homemade bread.

You are correct Jessie -- no Butter Finger cupcake. My DD got a caramel cupcake from the new place in Germany, but she didn't like it, so threw out 1/2 of it. Here's the real victory -- I didn't say, oh, we paid for it so I'll eat it.

Now fresh baked homemade bread is a different story. I don't think I could resist that. Yum.

Hi all-
Hope you all had a good weekend, I know that I did! congratulations to all of our big losers here on WW! My DH was down 2.4 on Friday so I am tickled to death for him!
I am still huffin it out on my runs. Sat I did about 2.5 miles (which was so NOT good for me- I just pooped out and could. not. finish the last .5). Took Sunday off and today I did 3.0 plus a lil on the bike too. 6 AP's today!!!
Regarding working out- how do you all push yourself when you just are NOT feeling it? I struggle with the mental aspect of it so much. Just as I struggle with the mental aspect of the plan at times too! With WW though I have developed some coping mechanisms that generally work instead of my old ugly stress eating habit. Can't seem to break through though with working out. Sigh. I am a work in progress for sure!

Are you trying to run the whole time to cover your distance or are you taking walking breaks after 5 or 10 minutes? To me, that walking break -- even if it is for 30 or 60 seconds -- makes all the difference. I don't poop out then and usually finish my distance feeling like I could have done more. We're all works in progress, so don't give up on yourself. I mark down my running/walking time, Zumba class, and other work outs on a calendar so I can see my progress. Having that visual on a calendar -- versus just listing the AP in my WW journal -- gives me a little extra push to keep working out.

 

[sjms71]

Hi all, I'm back from our wonderful WDW trip. We got back yesterday afternoon and I was too bushed to check in with you all. Looks like I missed a lot of action here! I think when I left we were at about page 3 or 4 and now I'm posting on page 16. I skipped around some to catch up a bit. Welcome to new folks and it's great to see the thread regulars offering such great advice and help.

Our trip was great. We stayed 4 nights at Pop Century and then switched over to Fort Wilderness for the last 5 nights. We've stayed at Pop several times and it was great (as usual). The Fort Wilderness Cabin was a new experience and it was fine, but we probably won't be staying there again. The grounds are beautiful and it reminded me of camping as a kid, but I missed the convenience of a real CS restaurant and it didn't feel Disney enough for me and DD16.

I didn't track for the whole time we were gone, but I made some pretty healthy choices over all. Also, I NEVER cleaned my plate. We had some terrific dining experiences and I have been cured of the "you must eat it all or you don't get your money's worth" curse. Our special meals were at Narcoossee's, Whispering Canyon, Teppan Edo, Sci-Fi Dine In, Crystal Palace, Sanaa, and Hoop Dee Doo Revue. For CS meals, DD16 and I would typically split a meal and we'd be perfectly satisfied and happy. I did find a new favorite treat, however, and that is the coconut frozen bar at the new Mexico CS restaurant. I'm so glad we didn't discover it until the end of our trip. I have no idea how many calories are in those ice-pops, but I know it's not good. They were yummy and beat Dole-whips by a mile.

I was able to run once at Pop and twice at FW. Both resorts have wonderful running paths. I especially liked running at FW -- lovely sidewalks through wooded areas to the lake with lots of wildlife (deer, squirrels, etc.).

I'm waiting for my official WI on Wednesday to know "the truth" about how I did. I feel like I may have had a modest gain, but it will be okay because I definitely went beyond the points allotted.

Here's looking at a good week for all of us!

Welcome back, I am so proud of you, look at all your NSV's on vacation. Good for you. Good luck getting back on track this week.

 

[sjms71]

Happy Monday..weighed in this morning only down .2 but since I had a bad night on Saturday I am happy I didn't gain...here's hoping it will look better next week!!!

Good job on the .2 it all adds up

Happy Monday everyone! I had a busy, food-filled weekend and I am ready to give 100% for the rest of the week. I tracked everything, but I don't have a lot of extra points left. I guess I'll just have to exercise to get more .

I have had a lot of menopausal symptoms in the last month so I have had to add a cup of soy milk to my day, so that's a loss of 21 points per week that I would rather use for something that actually tasted good. I just blended a 1/2 of mixed berries with it so it was better ... time to go and buy some interesting frozen fruits.

I've tried Soy milk, wasn't feeling it. Good luck getting back on track 100% this week.

Sounds like everyone is doing good. I had my WI this past Wednesday and got very busy and couldn't post. I had lost another .8 which brings me to 9.8 lbs in five weeks. I know I didn't do good this weekend. We plan for a big event that was three days of fair food...I tried really hard but I gave in a few times. We'll see how bad on Wednesday night.

Congrats on the .8 .

DH is away on his first business trip ever and I am so tempted to eat. I know it's totally emotional, but I want sugar. I'm doing ok so far, I'm just afraid I'm going to lose it!

I'm supposed to WI tonight, but I'll have to go tomorrow instead.

Don't lose it!! You can do it, good luck tomorrow.

Hi all-
Hope you all had a good weekend, I know that I did! congratulations to all of our big losers here on WW! My DH was down 2.4 on Friday so I am tickled to death for him!
I am still huffin it out on my runs. Sat I did about 2.5 miles (which was so NOT good for me- I just pooped out and could. not. finish the last .5). Took Sunday off and today I did 3.0 plus a lil on the bike too. 6 AP's today!!!
Regarding working out- how do you all push yourself when you just are NOT feeling it? I struggle with the mental aspect of it so much. Just as I struggle with the mental aspect of the plan at times too! With WW though I have developed some coping mechanisms that generally work instead of my old ugly stress eating habit. Can't seem to break through though with working out. Sigh. I am a work in progress for sure!

I just do it cause...........well, cause I have to . I know very motivational. Sometime, as I am on my elliptical I say out load, "I hate this" and I feel so much better .

 

[M.A.D.aboutDisney]

I didn't track for the whole time we were gone, but I made some pretty healthy choices over all. Also, I NEVER cleaned my plate. We had some terrific dining experiences and I have been cured of the "you must eat it all or you don't get your money's worth" curse. Our special meals were at Narcoossee's, Whispering Canyon, Teppan Edo, Sci-Fi Dine In, Crystal Palace, Sanaa, and Hoop Dee Doo Revue. For CS meals, DD16 and I would typically split a meal and we'd be perfectly satisfied and happy. I did find a new favorite treat, however, and that is the coconut frozen bar at the new Mexico CS restaurant. I'm so glad we didn't discover it until the end of our trip. I have no idea how many calories are in those ice-pops, but I know it's not good. They were yummy and beat Dole-whips by a mile.

I'm waiting for my official WI on Wednesday to know "the truth" about how I did. I feel like I may have had a modest gain, but it will be okay because I definitely went beyond the points allotted.

Here's looking at a good week for all of us!

I'm headed to POP in a few weeks and already know that I will not be counting points at WDW but my mindset keeps going back and forth between really blowing the diet and trying to make better choices. A month or so ago, I was all for blowing it at Disney but as the lbs. keep going down, I'm starting to think healthy choices is the way to go. I'm glad to see it can be done! Besides I'm afraid I'll shock my system and end up spending the trip in the bathroom. Now to get my mind set on "I don't have to clean my plate to get my money's worth". HaHa And it sounds like I will have to check out the coconut pops too.

DH is away on his first business trip ever and I am so tempted to eat. I know it's totally emotional, but I want sugar. I'm doing ok so far, I'm just afraid I'm going to lose it!

I'm supposed to WI tonight, but I'll have to go tomorrow instead.

I've heard that if you munch on something crunchy like carrot sticks or celery, it will curb the emotional sugar craving. It gives your mouth something to munch but it's still healthy and free points! Sounds like you have some great will power though!

 

[Sandi]

I'm headed to POP in a few weeks and already know that I will not be counting points at WDW but my mindset keeps going back and forth between really blowing the diet and trying to make better choices. A month or so ago, I was all for blowing it at Disney but as the lbs. keep going down, I'm starting to think healthy choices is the way to go. I'm glad to see it can be done! Besides I'm afraid I'll shock my system and end up spending the trip in the bathroom. Now to get my mind set on "I don't have to clean my plate to get my money's worth". HaHa And it sounds like I will have to check out the coconut pops too.

After a year of WW, it was nice to see that making better choices -- or at least thinking about the choice -- comes second nature. I'm sure you'll decide what is right for you, but I think if I had just thrown everything out the window, I would have felt ill during a lot of the trip. Eating plenty of fiber, fruits, and veggies just makes me physically feel better. You don't want to spend your vacation in the bathroom!

 

[M.A.D.aboutDisney]

After a year of WW, it was nice to see that making better choices -- or at least thinking about the choice -- comes second nature. I'm sure you'll decide what is right for you, but I think if I had just thrown everything out the window, I would have felt ill during a lot of the trip. Eating plenty of fiber, fruits, and veggies just makes me physically feel better. You don't want to spend your vacation in the bathroom!

Thanks! It is coming second nature now. I've only been doing it (again) since December. I really don't want to throw away the hard work on my trip. I think getting back on plan as soon as I get back will be key. You're right, definitely do not want to be sick from bad choices!

 

[disbabyndaddy]

I just do it cause...........well, cause I have to . I know very motivational. Sometime, as I am on my elliptical I say out load, "I hate this" and I feel so much better .

That is SO me on the elliptical! I always listen to my mp3 player, and much of the time I tell myself "Just one more song...Just one more song..." when I'm nearing the end, then pick an up-tempo one that will keep me going.

After 11.5 weeks without a single bite of fast food, I finally felt strong/comfortable enough to enjoy it for supper tonight...and it was SO GOOD. My DH and I went to Burger King (which I love), and I got a Whopper Jr. with mustard, pickles, onion and tomato, no cheese or mayo (7pps). No fries...I had some Special K Cracker Chips, which are awesome and you get SO many serving (30g/27 chips). I only had 1/3 serving. That was plenty and gave me a good taste.

Burger King fries are my favorite (along with Dairy Queen), so I had one of DH's fries, and I gotta say, it was just ok. I enjoyed the taste of it but didn't crave any more.

But, man...that burger was DELICIOUS.

 

[Fall1]

I weighed in this morning instead of my usual last night because DH wasn't home and I lost 3lbs!! YAY!!

 

[disbabyndaddy]

I weighed in this morning instead of my usual last night because DH wasn't home and I lost 3lbs!! YAY!!

FANTASTIC!!! Way to go!!

 

[Sandi]

I weighed in this morning instead of my usual last night because DH wasn't home and I lost 3lbs!! YAY!!

Congratulations! Well earned, I'm sure.

 

[kimpossible]

Hi-

Lifetime member here (but fell off the wagon). I started back in January and have lost 22.8 (darn those 2 tenths) so far. I would still love to loose 10lbs before our trip at the end of June but it is coming off soooo slowly now. Thanks for the support!

 

[GoofyMomInOhio]

Had my weigh-in this morning and am down 1.8 lbs for a total of 19.4 lbs

Question ~ I'm getting closer to my 10% and was wondering what happens after that, goal wise? Is there still smaller goals to keep motivated?

 

[GoofyMomInOhio]

Hi-

Lifetime member here (but fell off the wagon). I started back in January and have lost 22.8 (darn those 2 tenths) so far. I would still love to loose 10lbs before our trip at the end of June but it is coming off soooo slowly now. Thanks for the support!

You are doing great!!

 

[brookelizabeth]

Hey everyone!
I'm still around, just drastically behind on the DIS.

WW is going slow, but steady. About 4.5 pounds until my first personal goal, then I'd like to loose about 15 after that.

 

[DisMomme]

Had my weigh-in this morning and am down 1.8 lbs for a total of 19.4 lbs

Question ~ I'm getting closer to my 10% and was wondering what happens after that, goal wise? Is there still smaller goals to keep motivated?

Way to go! Nice loss!

Are you attending meetings or doing WW online? If you are attending meetings there will be gifts, stickers and celebrations for different milestones to keep you motivated. If you are doing online then you will earn stars for different milestones. The computer will also cheer you on with different motivational messages.

I think you will redo your daily points once you reach 10%. It usually results in a couple less points per day.

Keep up the great work!!

 

[mrzrich]

I weighed in this morning instead of my usual last night because DH wasn't home and I lost 3lbs!! YAY!!

Hooray!

Hi-

Lifetime member here (but fell off the wagon). I started back in January and have lost 22.8 (darn those 2 tenths) so far. I would still love to loose 10lbs before our trip at the end of June but it is coming off soooo slowly now. Thanks for the support!

Welcome. I'll bet you get those 10 pounds off in no time. Even if its not by your vacation, you will be going in the right direction.

Had my weigh-in this morning and am down 1.8 lbs for a total of 19.4 lbs

Yeah!

Question ~ I'm getting closer to my 10% and was wondering what happens after that, goal wise? Is there still smaller goals to keep motivated?

WW will give you a sticker every 5 lbs. At 10% you get a key ring. At 25, 50, 75, 100 there are medals that go on the key ring. There is also a charm for sticking with the program 16 weeks, and in the past, there has been a 5K charm for doing the Walk it Challenge. (Pretty sure there will be this year too!) There is of course also one when you reach goal (or is it lifetime?)

Personally is set small goals for myself, like 10 lbs in 12 weeks, or 15 lbs by Christmas (you get the idea). If I reach that goal I buy myself something.

When I lost my first 25 lbs I bought the WW Food Scale. When I got under 200 I bought myself new sneakers. When I lost 15 lbs by Christmas I bought myself new bras. When I lost 50 I bought new clothes.

Hey everyone!
I'm still around, just drastically behind on the DIS.

WW is going slow, but steady. About 4.5 pounds until my first personal goal, then I'd like to loose about 15 after that.

Good to see you're still here. I was a little worried when I saw you hanging out on the FOOD PORN THREAD! Of course I had to be hanging out over there too to see you there!

 

[karliebug]

I have been walking/jogging like crazy but the scale at home hasn't moved a smidge.I hope my weigh in on Thursday shows a loss. I am only 3 pounds away from my 10% goal.

 

[r3ngels]

Hi Guys,
I am new to this thread... I signed up for WW a few months ago. I was an old schooler that came back. I saw the TV commercials with the new Points Plus and thought before I gain all my weight back I should go back (lost 50 gained 30 back... so still holding on to 20... and the 30 was over 10 years).

I signed up and never went back. I got confused between the new points and the old points and gained weight. I was too embarassed to go with a gain so I stopped going. Most people have a huge number that first week... I just couldn't go.

Now I am regretting not going... I need to suck it up and go! I know I would feel better just getting it over with and go weigh in and then stick to the plan!

Thinking if I joined your group it might make it easier for me! I am so angry that I have to lose this weight again... and that I didn't stick with the meetings.... but can't beat myself up about it anymore... I need to focus on the journey ahead not the past!

 

[robinb]

Popping in for a snarky comment. I just saw Jennifer Hudson on Dancing With the Stars. Her voice is beautiful, but her outfit was terrible! It made her look like her butt and hips were HUGE. Can someone please dress that woman? Please?!?! She is so beautiful and her outfits are never flattering.