Weight Watchers Chat - Part II

[BabyTigger99]

Well, another weekend has come and gone. We had a soccer tournament all weekend long. DS was pretty bummed. Last tournament we went to 2 weeks ago, our team won all 4 games, only allowing 2 goals the entire tournament. This time we lost all three games we played, and were shut out twice. Oh well, we have time for redemption!

Storms rolling through right now. We had planned on grilling for dinner tonight. Thankfully, after watching the radar, we switched the menu, or we would have gotten soaked!

Anyone have issues on the weekend of not getting enough points? I am really good about it during the week, but weekends, surprisingly, are really hard for me.

 

[robinb]

Storms rolling through right now. We had planned on grilling for dinner tonight. Thankfully, after watching the radar, we switched the menu, or we would have gotten soaked!

We got hit with those storms at about 5:00, complete with marble size hail plummeting my car. I came home for my DD's dance recital and I'm heading back to Chicago tomorrow for my mom.

Keep up the good work everyone! I passed 2 WW locations over the weekend so I do NOT have any excuses for stopping in for a meeting.

 

[dthogue]

Ok, so I totally crashed and burned this weekend . I just felt like an endless pit and kept eating everything in site since Friday. I am sure I have used all my weeklies times 4 so will just wake up tomorrow start fresh with my dailies and move on. Anyway, just always feels better to vent to you all. Hope everyone had a great weekend. Summer has officially started here in NC it will be 90 I think most of the week. With that we finally took our pool cover off, the water looks like pea soup but will be crystal clear in a few days.

I feel your pain Stephanie and fell off the wagon myself today. A fresh start is what I need, too.

Hang in there ladies - you can do it - I'll be joining you getting back on track today, although I did ok yesterday (better that previous days, so it's a start). Happy Monday!

 

[dthogue]

We got hit with those storms at about 5:00, complete with marble size hail plummeting my car. I came home for my DD's dance recital and I'm heading back to Chicago tomorrow for my mom.

Keep up the good work everyone! I passed 2 WW locations over the weekend so I do NOT have any excuses for stopping in for a meeting.

to you - hope your Mom is doing better!

 

[GoofyMomInOhio]

Thanks for all the encouragement last week I really needed it. This past week has been rough eating -wise and I feel like I can't get enough to eat. I did the WW 5K here yesterday and then we went to the zoo so I feel like I got enough exercise. The end of the school year is always rough for me with all the banquets and rewards ceremonies. I'm going to miss my weigh in tomorrow due to my work schedule.

 

[Sora777]

Lost 1.4

Quick question, did WW change the points+ value of chicken legs. two weeks ago, I tracked them at 1 points+ and now I track it and 1 leg is 2 points+

 

[mommykds]

Add me to the group who overdid alittle this weekend. (Mexican food). We did go for a long hike on Saturday so hopefully that offset some of the queso fresco & sour cream! Back on track today too!

 

[LMO429]

Can I join in again. I rejoined ww online. Looking to get back in the groove.

 

[DisneyMissy318]

You ladies are SUCH an inspiration! I knew that I would get in the "mood" if I came here and read through this thread - and I was right!! I've been kicking around joining WW again for the past month or so - something came up last week at the last minute and I wasn't able to make the meeting that would suit me best (excuse? hmmm...) Decided to take that out of the equation and go tonight at 5:30 ~ haven't seen this leader in action yet - but I also thought I would go to Thursday's meeting and compare the two. I actually decided to start this morning - even though I won't officially get materials until tonight - I had a h/b egg and yogurt for breakfast and heading out to Subway for lunch - then WW tonight.

Any suggestions on what "extras" I need to get a tonights meeting? I have a smart phone - but am not sure of the apps available - will I need a calculator if I download the app? I would love any info you guys have!

Thanks so much for all of your awesomeness!!

 

[Twingle]

Hi DisneyMissy318! You'll get *tons* of support and encouragement here - the people on this thread are full of awesome-sauce.

Personally, I have gotten a lot of use out of the binder kit that's for sale at the WW meetings - I think it's called a new member kit? It has the Dining Out book, the Complete Food companion, a 3 month planner and coupons - one coupon is for a free calculator. Even though I have a smart phone, I still use my books A LOT. Plus, I just keep everything in my binder, which makes it easier to tote to my meetings.

Where in Shenandoah Valley are you? I'm in Culpeper, which while isn't close/close, isn't too far away either!

Good luck to you - and

LMO429 - to you too!

Robin - hope your mom is doing better!

And, for those of us that had a hard weekend (apparently, since I walked/ran 6.2 miles, I thought I could have a billion salted caramels. Shouldn't have done that.) brand new dawn, brand new day, brand new life starting today! We can all do this

 

[mrzrich]

Tonight is some kind of comfort food. I am sitting in the ICU with my mother as I type. She was admitted yesterday and they think she might have some kind of liver infection.
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Home Mom is feeling better soon!

Ok, so I totally crashed and burned this weekend . I just felt like an endless pit and kept eating everything in site since Friday. I am sure I have used all my weeklies times 4 so will just wake up tomorrow start fresh with my dailies and move on. Anyway, just always feels better to vent to you all. Hope everyone had a great weekend. Summer has officially started here in NC it will be 90 I think most of the week. With that we finally took our pool cover off, the water looks like pea soup but will be crystal clear in a few days.

I feel your pain Stephanie and fell off the wagon myself today. A fresh start is what I need, too.

Add me to the group who overdid alittle this weekend. (Mexican food). We did go for a long hike on Saturday so hopefully that offset some of the queso fresco & sour cream! Back on track today too!

Add me to this "Bad Gurlz Club" It was a rough weekend. Back on track today though.

Can I join in again. I rejoined ww online. Looking to get back in the groove.

Of course you can! Glad to see you back!

You ladies are SUCH an inspiration! I knew that I would get in the "mood" if I came here and read through this thread - and I was right!! I've been kicking around joining WW again for the past month or so - something came up last week at the last minute and I wasn't able to make the meeting that would suit me best (excuse? hmmm...) Decided to take that out of the equation and go tonight at 5:30 ~ haven't seen this leader in action yet - but I also thought I would go to Thursday's meeting and compare the two. I actually decided to start this morning - even though I won't officially get materials until tonight - I had a h/b egg and yogurt for breakfast and heading out to Subway for lunch - then WW tonight.

Any suggestions on what "extras" I need to get a tonights meeting? I have a smart phone - but am not sure of the apps available - will I need a calculator if I download the app? I would love any info you guys have!

Thanks so much for all of your awesomeness!!

Welcome! I couldn't do this program without my digital scale, but you don't need the one WW sells. You can find one cheaper at Walmart. Just make sure you can zero it when you put a bowl or plate on it. (Called a "tare" feature)

 

[DisneyMissy318]

Where in Shenandoah Valley are you? I'm in Culpeper, which while isn't close/close, isn't too far away either!

Thanks for the information Twingle! I'll definitely look for the kit! Can't pass up a good coupon either!

I live 1/2 way between Staunton and Harrisonburg - work in Harrisonburg - been to Culpeper a few times with some notary work I do. Good to know you are "close by"!

 

[DisneyMissy318]

I will add a digital scale to my shopping list! Thanks for the info! I was reading posts from April - and a few of you were talking about being an inspiration to others when you don't really feel inspired yourself - just so you know - your "pound tracker" worked for me! I'm jealous and want one of my own! Knowing that you girls do this everyday and aren't perfect, but still see results over time - that makes me feel like I can succeed! Thanks!

 

[dthogue]

Thanks for all the encouragement last week I really needed it. This past week has been rough eating -wise and I feel like I can't get enough to eat. I did the WW 5K here yesterday and then we went to the zoo so I feel like I got enough exercise. The end of the school year is always rough for me with all the banquets and rewards ceremonies. I'm going to miss my weigh in tomorrow due to my work schedule.

Great job with the 5k - hang in there - the school year will be over soon!

Lost 1.4

Quick question, did WW change the points+ value of chicken legs. two weeks ago, I tracked them at 1 points+ and now I track it and 1 leg is 2 points+

Somewhere I read that WW updated some their points plus values that were listed incorrectly - it would have been nice to know what was updated though!

Add me to the group who overdid alittle this weekend. (Mexican food). We did go for a long hike on Saturday so hopefully that offset some of the queso fresco & sour cream! Back on track today too!

Great job getting that hike it - that is key for me when I find I overindulge, adding a bit more exercise!

Can I join in again. I rejoined ww online. Looking to get back in the groove.

Welcome back!

You ladies are SUCH an inspiration! I knew that I would get in the "mood" if I came here and read through this thread - and I was right!! I've been kicking around joining WW again for the past month or so - something came up last week at the last minute and I wasn't able to make the meeting that would suit me best (excuse? hmmm...) Decided to take that out of the equation and go tonight at 5:30 ~ haven't seen this leader in action yet - but I also thought I would go to Thursday's meeting and compare the two. I actually decided to start this morning - even though I won't officially get materials until tonight - I had a h/b egg and yogurt for breakfast and heading out to Subway for lunch - then WW tonight.

Any suggestions on what "extras" I need to get a tonights meeting? I have a smart phone - but am not sure of the apps available - will I need a calculator if I download the app? I would love any info you guys have!

Thanks so much for all of your awesomeness!!

Good luck with your weigh in - great idea to check out both meetings - having an awesome leader makes all the different.

I use the calculator all the time, but I don;t have a smart phone. As suggested previously the dining out book is great, but should be able to access that via your phone. A scale and measuring cups is a must, but you don't need them from WW.

 

[sjms71]

Lost 1.4

Quick question, did WW change the points+ value of chicken legs. two weeks ago, I tracked them at 1 points+ and now I track it and 1 leg is 2 points+

WooHoo on the loss this week

Can I join in again. I rejoined ww online. Looking to get back in the groove.

You ladies are SUCH an inspiration! I knew that I would get in the "mood" if I came here and read through this thread - and I was right!! I've been kicking around joining WW again for the past month or so - something came up last week at the last minute and I wasn't able to make the meeting that would suit me best (excuse? hmmm...) Decided to take that out of the equation and go tonight at 5:30 ~ haven't seen this leader in action yet - but I also thought I would go to Thursday's meeting and compare the two. I actually decided to start this morning - even though I won't officially get materials until tonight - I had a h/b egg and yogurt for breakfast and heading out to Subway for lunch - then WW tonight.

Any suggestions on what "extras" I need to get a tonights meeting? I have a smart phone - but am not sure of the apps available - will I need a calculator if I download the app? I would love any info you guys have!

Thanks so much for all of your awesomeness!!

Welcome back!!!

 

[disbabyndaddy]

Any suggestions on what "extras" I need to get a tonights meeting?

Welcome!! Add me to those who can't get alone without a digital food scale. (Got mine on ebay, OXO brand.) I use mine each and every day, every meal. When I first joined WW online, I measured everything (cups, Tbsp, etc.) but it wasn't until I got a digital scale that I could WEIGH things you can't measure, like meat. Even cereal in the morning...counting it by weight is more accurate than using a measuring cup (which I tend to heap and/or estimate, intentionally or not). It was amazing at first to SEE exactly how much I was eating...obviously too much, or I wouldn't have needed WW!

I also have a PointsPlus calculator I keep in my purse and take to the grocery to figure points values before buying food. Some are good treats, some just aren't worth it when I see how many points they'll "cost" me. Not 100% necessary, but very helpful.

Good luck!!

 

[dthogue]

I saw this quote today and it made me smile...

Too many snacks = bigger slacks ​

 

[DisneyMissy318]

I made it to my first meeting! Not happy to see the number - but you have to start somewhere! After the meeting I went to the grocery store and bought watermelon, bananas, grapes and apples - then I wondered what I would be eating that actually HAD points!? I'll be figuring all of that shortly - and coming back here to check-in with you guys! Thanks for being so welcoming already! I guess I'll weigh-in on Tuesday since there are no meetings next Monday.

There was a guy in our meeting - he started Jan 2010 and had lost 95 pounds as of today's meeting! I think to myself what have I been doing for the past 17 months? Oy vey!!

 

[Sandi]

I made it to my first meeting! Not happy to see the number - but you have to start somewhere! After the meeting I went to the grocery store and bought watermelon, bananas, grapes and apples - then I wondered what I would be eating that actually HAD points!? I'll be figuring all of that shortly - and coming back here to check-in with you guys! Thanks for being so welcoming already! I guess I'll weigh-in on Tuesday since there are no meetings next Monday.

There was a guy in our meeting - he started Jan 2010 and had lost 95 pounds as of today's meeting! I think to myself what have I been doing for the past 17 months? Oy vey!!

Yea for getting to the meeting. We all start somewhere and take it one day at a time. Soon enough you'll be looking back over a few weeks and then a few months and be impressed with your accomplishments.

 

[GoofyMomInOhio]

I saw this quote today and it made me smile...

Too many snacks = bigger slacks ​

Soo true!!!