Weight Watchers Chat - Part II

[disbabyndaddy]

Woohoo! Today is a happy day!!! As of today, I am 6 years cancer free!!!

FANTASTIC!! Something to celebrate for SURE!


At WI this morning, I was down 1.6 and very happy with that, considering an unofficial-addicted-to-the-scales-mid-week-weigh-in two days ago had me up .5 from last week.

DH and I are heading home this weekend for a family cook-out or two. (We're probably the only ones in Indy who are leaving the city on Sunday instead of pouring in.) I'm packing "my goods" and know my brothers-in-law will roll their eyes when I whip out my turkey hot dogs and Special K Cracker Chips aroudn the campfire, but I don't care!

Here's to smart choices this long Memorial Day Weekend, everyone!

 

[sjms71]

FANTASTIC!! Something to celebrate for SURE!


At WI this morning, I was down 1.6 and very happy with that, considering an unofficial-addicted-to-the-scales-mid-week-weigh-in two days ago had me up .5 from last week.

DH and I are heading home this weekend for a family cook-out or two. (We're probably the only ones in Indy who are leaving the city on Sunday instead of pouring in.) I'm packing "my goods" and know my brothers-in-law will roll their eyes when I whip out my turkey hot dogs and Special K Cracker Chips aroudn the campfire, but I don't care!

Here's to smart choices this long Memorial Day Weekend, everyone!

good for you on the 1.6 and sticking to your own "goods" . Have fun!

 

[Sandi]

Lots of us are up this week. I know it's not going to be any consolation but lots of the members that I weighed this week were up. It seems to be the trend after a long weekend. Monday was a holiday for us as well.

Sadly, it is this coming weekend that is the long one for us in the USA. Last weekend was "normal."

 

[Twingle]

Woohoo! Today is a happy day!!! As of today, I am 6 years cancer free!!!

That is so incredibly awesome and a HUGE thing to celebrate! Rah rah rah, sis boom bah!

Big hug for those of you that are up this week, I know how hard that is. I *know* all of you have it in you to succeed, and I *know* that next week will show better numbers for you!

 

[mrzrich]

Breakfast 4 pts
1/3 cup egg beaters 1pt
1 tsp olive oil 1 pt
1 slice oscar meyer center cut bacon 1 pt
1 slice WW reguced fat american 1 pt
1 cup watermelon 0pts

Snack 1 pt
1 cup Cantoloupe 0pts
WW string Cheese 1pt

Lunch 7 pts
Lean Cuisine Garlic Chicken Spring Rolls 5 pts
1 cup watermelon 0pts
10 Special K Cracker Crisps 1 pt
2 Tbsp RF Sour Cream 1 pt

Snack 2 pts
8 slices Turkey Peperoni 1 pt
4 Reduced Fat Club Crackers 1 pt

Dinner 9pts
Light Sour cream 1 pt
3 oz Turkey Keilbasa 3 pts
3 Pierogies 4 pts
1tsp olive oil 1 pt

Dessert 4 pts
Yogurt Parfait
1 cup FF yogurt 3pts
1/2 cup strawberries 0 pts
13 gr Kashi Go Lean Crunch 1 pt

Snack 2 pts
Salad with Crutons and LF Dressing 2 pts

 

[mrzrich]

I just rejoined WW today! Hopefully this time it will stick. I had previously gotten down to my pre baby weight, but I now I am 15 pounds more. I needed to make a change. What are your favorite snacks and other items you buy at the supermarket?

See my daily menus for an idea of what I eat for snacks. If you look back a few pages I was posting everyday for a while.

Woohoo! Today is a happy day!!! As of today, I am 6 years cancer free!!!

HOORAY!!!!

 

[sjms71]

I bought a box of those Jimmy Dean D-lights turkey sausage sandwiches. When I used my WW calculator it came up as 7pts. However, when I went to add it to etools WW has it as 6 pts. Now I know it's only 1pt but, I don't want to just give away a point if I don't have to. So, how do you think I should count it 6 or 7?

 

[Sandi]

I bought a box of those Jimmy Dean D-lights turkey sausage sandwiches. When I used my WW calculator it came up as 7pts. However, when I went to add it to etools WW has it as 6 pts. Now I know it's only 1pt but, I don't want to just give away a point if I don't have to. So, how do you think I should count it 6 or 7?

I don't know what the "rule" is, but I would count it as 6 points. It is in e-tools under the brand name and everything, so it seems that it would be precise.

 

[mackeysmom]

Hi Everybody -

I haven't posted on this thread in over a month - but I have been following it - good job all around to everybody

It has taken me a while to get back on track after my cat, Mackey, died. I just couldn't get back into a routine - it really threw me for a curveball.

I can honestly say that for the past five weeks, I haven't tracked a single piece of food that went into my mouth.

My only saving grace, I think, is that I have been walking several miles a day. I weighed in on Tuesday and stayed exactly the same over the course of the five weeks.

Now, while I am thrilled that I didn't gain any weight - I am kicking myself for "wasting" these five weeks. I am not where I thought I would be at this point, and have not met any of my (very reachable) mini-goals.

Today I did my first real grocery run - my fridge is filled with all of my WW staples, so I have no excuses going forward. I have a few challenges this weekend, but I hope that I'll get through them with success.

I've also set a long-term goal. Last week I did the WW Walk-It 5K - my time was 1 hour and 15 seconds. I walked the whole way. Next year - I want to run it. I've been checking out the Couch to 5K site, but haven't yet gotten up the "nerve" to try it. I know it is foolish - but I'm embarrased to run in public. I guess I just have to get over it and "just do it", right?

- Laura

 

[Bamavalentyne]

Hello All!!

I just completed week 1 on WW and weighed in this morning.... 3 lbs. gone!! I did pretty good with my foods this week, considering I wasn't able to shop for "skinny" foods until Thursday. Not so good with the activity though, so I need to pick up the pace there.

My goal next week is more activity and more healthy choices in my meal plans.

 

[disbabyndaddy]

good for you on the 1.6 and sticking to your own "goods" . Have fun!

Well, I haven't made it through the weekend cook-outs yet, but that's the plan. I'm sure I'll be tempted to have a treat or two, but that's what the weekly points are for.

I just completed week 1 on WW and weighed in this morning.... 3 lbs. gone!! I did pretty good with my foods this week, considering I wasn't able to shop for "skinny" foods until Thursday. Not so good with the activity though, so I need to pick up the pace there.

My goal next week is more activity and more healthy choices in my meal plans.

Congrats on Week 1!! Feels good, doesn't it?? Keep up the great work!

 

[sjms71]

I don't know what the "rule" is, but I would count it as 6 points. It is in e-tools under the brand name and everything, so it seems that it would be precise.

Thanks Sandi

Hi Everybody -

I haven't posted on this thread in over a month - but I have been following it - good job all around to everybody

It has taken me a while to get back on track after my cat, Mackey, died. I just couldn't get back into a routine - it really threw me for a curveball.

I can honestly say that for the past five weeks, I haven't tracked a single piece of food that went into my mouth.

My only saving grace, I think, is that I have been walking several miles a day. I weighed in on Tuesday and stayed exactly the same over the course of the five weeks.

Now, while I am thrilled that I didn't gain any weight - I am kicking myself for "wasting" these five weeks. I am not where I thought I would be at this point, and have not met any of my (very reachable) mini-goals.

Today I did my first real grocery run - my fridge is filled with all of my WW staples, so I have no excuses going forward. I have a few challenges this weekend, but I hope that I'll get through them with success.

I've also set a long-term goal. Last week I did the WW Walk-It 5K - my time was 1 hour and 15 seconds. I walked the whole way. Next year - I want to run it. I've been checking out the Couch to 5K site, but haven't yet gotten up the "nerve" to try it. I know it is foolish - but I'm embarrased to run in public. I guess I just have to get over it and "just do it", right?

- Laura

Hey Laura, welcome back! Sometimes we just need a break from tracking and it's good that you stayed the same. Good luck this weekend, let us know if you start the C25K program. You can do it!!

Hello All!!

I just completed week 1 on WW and weighed in this morning.... 3 lbs. gone!! I did pretty good with my foods this week, considering I wasn't able to shop for "skinny" foods until Thursday. Not so good with the activity though, so I need to pick up the pace there.

My goal next week is more activity and more healthy choices in my meal plans.

Hello Great job on the 3lbs that is awesome .

 

[Julia M]

I weighed in today after my rough week and I am up .6. Not too bad, I guess. I had lost 32.8 pounds and now am down to 32. 2. It's funny, but I feel better that I'm still at the same "big" number.

I'm disappointed in myself, but at the same, time, it's a HUGE NSV that I went and weighed in and faced the music. Everyone other time I've tried to lose weight in the last 20 years, I'd do well, hit a rough patch and then not go to weigh in, so I could "do better" the next week and not face a gain. You can guess what happened......I'd continue to make poor choices and the next thing you'd know, I'd have quit. I feel like I am ready to face the new week.

Hope everyone has a good weekend. I only have 1 meal to deal with and its at my parents, with bbq chicken, corn on the cob and salad. Not bad choices! I have an open house tomorrow, but I am already planning to go full. The hostess told me it's catered, so I am assuming there will be veggie and fruit trays.....aren't there always? No one will care what I eat or don;t eat.

Julia

 

[NC State]

I bought a box of those Jimmy Dean D-lights turkey sausage sandwiches. When I used my WW calculator it came up as 7pts. However, when I went to add it to etools WW has it as 6 pts. Now I know it's only 1pt but, I don't want to just give away a point if I don't have to. So, how do you think I should count it 6 or 7?

I would go with 7 pts.
I make my own. I make five at one time so I can grab one each morning as I'm walking out the door.
1 Thomas' flat bagel = 3 pts
1/4 C egg beaters = 1 pt
1 Morning Star sausage pattie = 1 pt
for a total of 5 pts

 

[NC State]

Help! My husband is wanting to eat at the Cheesecake Factory at the mall on Monday. Does anyone know any WW friendly things to order. I'm staying away from the cheesecake, well maybe I'll have one bite.

 

[Sandi]

Hi Everybody -

I haven't posted on this thread in over a month - but I have been following it - good job all around to everybody

It has taken me a while to get back on track after my cat, Mackey, died. I just couldn't get back into a routine - it really threw me for a curveball.

I can honestly say that for the past five weeks, I haven't tracked a single piece of food that went into my mouth.

My only saving grace, I think, is that I have been walking several miles a day. I weighed in on Tuesday and stayed exactly the same over the course of the five weeks.

Now, while I am thrilled that I didn't gain any weight - I am kicking myself for "wasting" these five weeks. I am not where I thought I would be at this point, and have not met any of my (very reachable) mini-goals.

Today I did my first real grocery run - my fridge is filled with all of my WW staples, so I have no excuses going forward. I have a few challenges this weekend, but I hope that I'll get through them with success.

I've also set a long-term goal. Last week I did the WW Walk-It 5K - my time was 1 hour and 15 seconds. I walked the whole way. Next year - I want to run it. I've been checking out the Couch to 5K site, but haven't yet gotten up the "nerve" to try it. I know it is foolish - but I'm embarrased to run in public. I guess I just have to get over it and "just do it", right?

- Laura

Hi Laura,

Welcome back. Don't think of the last 5 weeks as a "waste," it was time you needed to deal with Mackey's death. But now, you can refocus your energy to WW. Besides that, staying the same over that time period is a success.

As for starting the C25K, don't let fear keep you from trying. I signed up for a C25K group with a friend of mine. She dropped out after one walk. I kept to the plan though. It started with the walk 4:30 and run 30 seconds thing. It was perfectly manageable and you'll find it that way, too, since you've been doing so much walking. Now I run 10 minutes and walk 1 minute. I finished my 3rd 5K last month in about 33 minutes. The most important thing to remember is that NO ONE ELSE IS WATCHING YOU. Even if other people are out running/walking where you are, it doesn't matter who passes you. Everyone has their own goals and insecurities. I run on campus at Michigan State and, with those young kids out there in terrific shape, it was a little intimidating at first. But, most of them (if they even notice me), smile, or wave, or give me a thumbs up. Same with the older folks. I think that you'll look back on this time in a few months and know that you've made a million miles of progress. Just do it!

 

[disbabyndaddy]

Help! My husband is wanting to eat at the Cheesecake Factory at the mall on Monday. Does anyone know any WW friendly things to order. I'm staying away from the cheesecake, well maybe I'll have one bite.

Have you visited the Cheesecake Factory website to see if nutritional information is on it? If so, you can use the PP calculator to figure out what would be best to have.

If not, try Dotti's Weight Loss Zone: www.dwlz.com. There are tons of restaurants listed and many, if not most, menu items per restaurants...all with PP values figured. They're currently updating from the Points program to PP and I see Cheesecake Factory hasn't been updated, but this will give you an idea of which menu items to aim for: http://www.dwlz.com/Restaurants/cheescakefact.html

Good luck and Enjoy your night out!

 

[mackeysmom]

The most important thing to remember is that NO ONE ELSE IS WATCHING YOU. Even if other people are out running/walking where you are, it doesn't matter who passes you. Everyone has their own goals and insecurities. I run on campus at Michigan State and, with those young kids out there in terrific shape, it was a little intimidating at first. But, most of them (if they even notice me), smile, or wave, or give me a thumbs up. Same with the older folks. I think that you'll look back on this time in a few months and know that you've made a million miles of progress. Just do it!

I think intimidation is the right word - I just have to remember that I'm the only person focusing on me - I'll get there (one of these days )

 

[mommykds]

Help! My husband is wanting to eat at the Cheesecake Factory at the mall on Monday. Does anyone know any WW friendly things to order. I'm staying away from the cheesecake, well maybe I'll have one bite.

They have the weight management salads which are very good. I like the endive & pear the best. They come in any where around 11-14 points or so. I also get the low carb (6 grams carb) cheesecake & split it with my DH.

We went to a vegetarian restaurant last night (not my choice) & let me tell you it was hard trying to find something not in a cheesy or creamy sauce. The main protein there was tofu so I ended up getting a veggie skewer with rice. There was definately oil on the veggies & I ate only half the rice. Hummus was the starter which was very good. Then DH & I got to see POC4 as all the kids were at sleepovers. Good movie but nothing is as good as the first one IMO.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Sadly, it is this coming weekend that is the long one for us in the USA. Last weekend was "normal."

Ooops! Sorry about that. Hopefully, then, you will all do well over your long weekend!

I bought a box of those Jimmy Dean D-lights turkey sausage sandwiches. When I used my WW calculator it came up as 7pts. However, when I went to add it to etools WW has it as 6 pts. Now I know it's only 1pt but, I don't want to just give away a point if I don't have to. So, how do you think I should count it 6 or 7?

I would also count it as 7 points. I would rather count it as too many points then not enough points.

Hi Everybody -

I haven't posted on this thread in over a month - but I have been following it - good job all around to everybody

It has taken me a while to get back on track after my cat, Mackey, died. I just couldn't get back into a routine - it really threw me for a curveball.

I can honestly say that for the past five weeks, I haven't tracked a single piece of food that went into my mouth.

My only saving grace, I think, is that I have been walking several miles a day. I weighed in on Tuesday and stayed exactly the same over the course of the five weeks.

Now, while I am thrilled that I didn't gain any weight - I am kicking myself for "wasting" these five weeks. I am not where I thought I would be at this point, and have not met any of my (very reachable) mini-goals.

Today I did my first real grocery run - my fridge is filled with all of my WW staples, so I have no excuses going forward. I have a few challenges this weekend, but I hope that I'll get through them with success.

I've also set a long-term goal. Last week I did the WW Walk-It 5K - my time was 1 hour and 15 seconds. I walked the whole way. Next year - I want to run it. I've been checking out the Couch to 5K site, but haven't yet gotten up the "nerve" to try it. I know it is foolish - but I'm embarrased to run in public. I guess I just have to get over it and "just do it", right?

- Laura

Glad you're back and back on track, Laura. Good luck on your challenges this weekend and congratulations on your time for the WW5K!

Hello All!!

I just completed week 1 on WW and weighed in this morning.... 3 lbs. gone!! I did pretty good with my foods this week, considering I wasn't able to shop for "skinny" foods until Thursday. Not so good with the activity though, so I need to pick up the pace there.

My goal next week is more activity and more healthy choices in my meal plans.

Awesome!

I weighed in today after my rough week and I am up .6. Not too bad, I guess. I had lost 32.8 pounds and now am down to 32. 2. It's funny, but I feel better that I'm still at the same "big" number.

I'm disappointed in myself, but at the same, time, it's a HUGE NSV that I went and weighed in and faced the music. Everyone other time I've tried to lose weight in the last 20 years, I'd do well, hit a rough patch and then not go to weigh in, so I could "do better" the next week and not face a gain. You can guess what happened......I'd continue to make poor choices and the next thing you'd know, I'd have quit. I feel like I am ready to face the new week.

Hope everyone has a good weekend. I only have 1 meal to deal with and its at my parents, with bbq chicken, corn on the cob and salad. Not bad choices! I have an open house tomorrow, but I am already planning to go full. The hostess told me it's catered, so I am assuming there will be veggie and fruit trays.....aren't there always? No one will care what I eat or don;t eat.

Julia

Congrats on your total loss! 32.2 is really something to celebrate. I did the same thing yesterday at a bridal shower -- I ate just before I left and was able to skip the meal they had there. When the desserts were brought out, I just ate the fruit!