Weight Watchers Chat - Part II

[Sandi]

Hi guys! I have just joined Weight Watchers (again...). My meetings are on Wednesday evening.

I have a quick question... During the summer, I like to take my 13 year old newphew to the movies. It's only $2 and includes a small drink and small (smaller than the regular small) popcorn. I know movie theater popcorn is obviously not a good snack choice, but IF I did want to use some of extra points, any idea how may points the popcorn would be?

Thanks!
Stacie

Hi Stacie and good luck! The e-tools says "popcorn, movie, without butter" is 4 pointsplus for 3 cups. It's not going to be perfect to what you're eating -- every place is probably a little different, but 4PP for 3 cups seems like a good guess.

 

[sjms71]

Hi guys! I have just joined Weight Watchers (again...). My meetings are on Wednesday evening.

I have a quick question... During the summer, I like to take my 13 year old newphew to the movies. It's only $2 and includes a small drink and small (smaller than the regular small) popcorn. I know movie theater popcorn is obviously not a good snack choice, but IF I did want to use some of extra points, any idea how may points the popcorn would be?

Thanks!
Stacie

Welcome Stacie!!! Let us know next week how your 1st week and weigh in went.

 

[sjms71]

usually after 2 weeks I am ready to come home but, not this time. Disney was busy however, I think less crowded then we went in March. Walked about 7 miles a day in the parks. I know I didn't sound thrilled with the new Star Tours when I originally commented on it but we ended up riding it about 4x's and were lucky enough to get a different "story" everytime some were much better than others. In March the interactive que for Haunted Mansion wasn't open but this time it was and it was fun. As for the beach it was beautiful. I love Anna Maria Island, the water was crystal clear and blue/green. The water temperature was almost too warm some days but enjoyable. As for WW did not count points but really tried not to over do it at all so we will see what the scale says. Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Do I dare say 11 weeks until our next trip :

 

[Sandi]

usually after 2 weeks I am ready to come home but, not this time. Disney was busy however, I think less crowded then we went in March. Walked about 7 miles a day in the parks. I know I didn't sound thrilled with the new Star Tours when I originally commented on it but we ended up riding it about 4x's and were lucky enough to get a different "story" everytime some were much better than others. In March the interactive que for Haunted Mansion wasn't open but this time it was and it was fun. As for the beach it was beautiful. I love Anna Maria Island, the water was crystal clear and blue/green. The water temperature was almost too warm some days but enjoyable. As for WW did not count points but really tried not to over do it at all so we will see what the scale says. Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Do I dare say 11 weeks until our next trip :

Welcome home Stephanie. Sounds like you had a good vacation. I'm eager to hear how your WI goes. Based on your comments while you were gone -- and all the exercise you got -- I'm betting you did very well.

 

[sjms71]

Welcome home Stephanie. Sounds like you had a good vacation. I'm eager to hear how your WI goes. Based on your comments while you were gone -- and all the exercise you got -- I'm betting you did very well.

Thanks Sandi, I walked a lot at disney. At the beach I ran usually 2 miles in the morning then while I was in the water I was constantly doing my version of "water aerobics". However, I was going to kill DH yesterday. Last night DH and I wanted to take our last stroll on the beach at sunset. So, on the way back from our walk the clouds rolled in really fast and it started to look stormy. So, DH says you want to run as it starts raining. So, when we both get back to the house soaking wet he was like, oh I thought you were a runner I turned around and thought you were right behind me and you were like 20 feet back, you counldn't keep up . I was like first of all you are 6' tall I am 5'4" second I was in a little beach mini skirt and it was pouring rain, I don't sprint when I run either!!!! Anyway, just ticked me off!!!

 

[cepmom]

heading to my meeting shortly...but I'm not weighing today. I had a horrendous week. Not sure why; probably a combination of crummy weather, feeling lousy most of the week(my arm and shoulder still) and some stress between other family members(why does that affect me??) Anyway...I thought about blowing the meeting off altogether but thought I could use some inspiration/motivation in whatever form I could get, so I'm going to go. I did get up and walk 3 miles this morning, so I'm hoping that it's a good start to a good on plan day

 

[cepmom]

usually after 2 weeks I am ready to come home but, not this time. Disney was busy however, I think less crowded then we went in March. Walked about 7 miles a day in the parks. I know I didn't sound thrilled with the new Star Tours when I originally commented on it but we ended up riding it about 4x's and were lucky enough to get a different "story" everytime some were much better than others. In March the interactive que for Haunted Mansion wasn't open but this time it was and it was fun. As for the beach it was beautiful. I love Anna Maria Island, the water was crystal clear and blue/green. The water temperature was almost too warm some days but enjoyable. As for WW did not count points but really tried not to over do it at all so we will see what the scale says. Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Do I dare say 11 weeks until our next trip :

Thanks Sandi, I walked a lot at disney. At the beach I ran usually 2 miles in the morning then while I was in the water I was constantly doing my version of "water aerobics". However, I was going to kill DH yesterday. Last night DH and I wanted to take our last stroll on the beach at sunset. So, on the way back from our walk the clouds rolled in really fast and it started to look stormy. So, DH says you want to run as it starts raining. So, when we both get back to the house soaking wet he was like, oh I thought you were a runner I turned around and thought you were right behind me and you were like 20 feet back, you counldn't keep up . I was like first of all you are 6' tall I am 5'4" second I was in a little beach mini skirt and it was pouring rain, I don't sprint when I run either!!!! Anyway, just ticked me off!!!

welcome home! it sounds like you had a great vacation and also that you managed to do your best with eating and getting in exercise. I bet you'll do great at your WI this week. give your DH a slap for me!

 

[sjms71]

welcome home! it sounds like you had a great vacation and also that you managed to do your best with eating and getting in exercise. I bet you'll do great at your WI this week. give your DH a slap for me!

Thanks, I would be more than happy to give him a slap from you . Sorry to hear you had a tough week but, I am glad you have dusted yourself off and are getting back on track.

 

[NC State]

When and where?

 

[sjms71]

When and where?

We are suppose to head back down to Disney.......again on Sept. 14-24 with free dining. Our annual passes expire then. But we are thinking of changing it, just do a few days at Disney, no dining and maybe a cruise. Being in year round here in wake county makes it easy to travel a lot. Dh works hard and refuses to have a staycation. This will be our last year of the sweet life of YR schools then it's traditional schedule for high school.

 

[mrzrich]

heading to my meeting shortly...but I'm not weighing today. I had a horrendous week. Not sure why; probably a combination of crummy weather, feeling lousy most of the week(my arm and shoulder still) and some stress between other family members(why does that affect me??) Anyway...I thought about blowing the meeting off altogether but thought I could use some inspiration/motivation in whatever form I could get, so I'm going to go. I did get up and walk 3 miles this morning, so I'm hoping that it's a good start to a good on plan day

You and me both. I had a rough couple of weeks. We had a birthday party at my house yesterday for 4 members of DH's family who all have June Birthdays. Everybody brought food, and then proceeded to leave it at my house. I tried to get people to bring stuff home with them, but I still got stuck with most of it, including the CAKE!

Needless to say, the cake has now been all eaten up, and I feel sick.

I just sat down and planned tomorrows eating, right down to the last point.

 

[mrzrich]

Monday's Plan

Breakfast 3 pts

1/2 cup egg beaters 1pt
1 tsp olive oil 1 pt
1/3 Sam's Chicken Mozzarella and Garlic Sausage 1pt
1 cup watermelon 0pts

Snack 2 pts

12 gr Reduced Fat Wheat Thins 1pts
1 Laughing cow Wedge 1pt


Lunch 8 pts

1 oz Turkey Breast 1 pt
1 slice WW American Cheese 1 pt
Bagel Thin 3 pts
28 gr Apple Straw 3 pts
1 cup Cantoloupe 0pts

Snack 0 pts
Peach 0

Dinner 9 pts

4 oz Steak 5pts
1/2 cup Mashed Potatoes 3 pts
1 tsp olive oil 1 pt
1 cup zucchini 0

Night Snacks 7 pts
Yogurt Parfait
1 cup FF yogurt 3pts
1/2 cup strawberries 0 pts
13 gr Kashi Go Lean Crunch 1 pt

28 gr Indiana Kettle Corn 3 pts

 

[Sandi]

Thanks Sandi, I walked a lot at disney. At the beach I ran usually 2 miles in the morning then while I was in the water I was constantly doing my version of "water aerobics". However, I was going to kill DH yesterday. Last night DH and I wanted to take our last stroll on the beach at sunset. So, on the way back from our walk the clouds rolled in really fast and it started to look stormy. So, DH says you want to run as it starts raining. So, when we both get back to the house soaking wet he was like, oh I thought you were a runner I turned around and thought you were right behind me and you were like 20 feet back, you counldn't keep up . I was like first of all you are 6' tall I am 5'4" second I was in a little beach mini skirt and it was pouring rain, I don't sprint when I run either!!!! Anyway, just ticked me off!!!

That would have ticked me off, too. I can just just hear my DH saying something like that, too. Men!

You and me both. I had a rough couple of weeks. We had a birthday party at my house yesterday for 4 members of DH's family who all have June Birthdays. Everybody brought food, and then proceeded to leave it at my house. I tried to get people to bring stuff home with them, but I still got stuck with most of it, including the CAKE!

Needless to say, the cake has now been all eaten up, and I feel sick.

I just sat down and planned tomorrows eating, right down to the last point.

Toni-Ann, looks like you took control and are back on the bus. You've met the challenge and have a plan to turn things around. Your meal plan for tomorrow looks good.

 

[susieb16]

Hi All,
I lost 1 pound this week which is better than a gain. I was wondering if you guys use all your 49 weekly points and if you do, do you still lose. I haven't been using very many of them because I'm afraid that it will really slow down my weight loss if I do. Since I only lost one pound this week, my leader, seeing my disappointment, suggested that maybe I am not eating enough. I would love to hear how you allot your points.

Thanks,
Sue

 

[Scrappy_Tink]

Well, tomorrow is my WI. I'm still a little scared over my struggle with Pepsi this week....and then Saturday we had a welcome home party for a friend who just returned from Iraq, and wanted all his favorite foods, it's been a struggle. BUT. my goal this week is NO PEPSI AT ALL.....and I'm going to diary the heck out of everything I put in my mouth. Soooooo, I'm ready for tomorrows negative bumps, and ready to take over the world!!!! Luck to everyone who weighs in tomorrow!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Haven't checked in here in a long time -- I was going to meetings but stopped, I've continued to do the program at home and online. My success is slow, and I have a ways to get back after a slip, but I am feeling good, enjoying the challenge, and feel confident that I am making real progress.

The meetings were good, I just couldn't justify that expense when I kept gaining -- online works fine for me when I actually do it!

Maria

 

[Sandi]

Hi All,
I lost 1 pound this week which is better than a gain. I was wondering if you guys use all your 49 weekly points and if you do, do you still lose. I haven't been using very many of them because I'm afraid that it will really slow down my weight loss if I do. Since I only lost one pound this week, my leader, seeing my disappointment, suggested that maybe I am not eating enough. I would love to hear how you allot your points.

Thanks,
Sue

Hi Sue, Congratulations on your loss. I use the weekly points -- usually all of them. I earn a lot of activity points, but I rarely dip into those. Those weekly points are there to be used so you feel satisfied. I don't really spread them out during the week -- I use more of them on the weekend and then a couple other days during the week. (Like 10 - 13 wps extra on those days.) The other thing you might look at are the good health guidelines. When I first started WW, I would not get in the right amount of dairy and healthy oils. It just seemed that the points values were too high compared to what value I thought I was getting. Boy, was I wrong. My leader told me to make sure to get them in for a couple of weeks and see what happend. She was right, of course.

 

[sjms71]

Hi All,
I lost 1 pound this week which is better than a gain. I was wondering if you guys use all your 49 weekly points and if you do, do you still lose. I haven't been using very many of them because I'm afraid that it will really slow down my weight loss if I do. Since I only lost one pound this week, my leader, seeing my disappointment, suggested that maybe I am not eating enough. I would love to hear how you allot your points.

Thanks,
Sue

Hey Sue great job on the 1lb . I'm with Sandi, I usually use my 49. Maybe I don't use all of them every week but, I always dip into them on the weekends.

Well, tomorrow is my WI. I'm still a little scared over my struggle with Pepsi this week....and then Saturday we had a welcome home party for a friend who just returned from Iraq, and wanted all his favorite foods, it's been a struggle. BUT. my goal this week is NO PEPSI AT ALL.....and I'm going to diary the heck out of everything I put in my mouth. Soooooo, I'm ready for tomorrows negative bumps, and ready to take over the world!!!! Luck to everyone who weighs in tomorrow!

I've been thinking about how you've been doing with the pepsi thing. Be strong you can do it!!!

Haven't checked in here in a long time -- I was going to meetings but stopped, I've continued to do the program at home and online. My success is slow, and I have a ways to get back after a slip, but I am feeling good, enjoying the challenge, and feel confident that I am making real progress.

The meetings were good, I just couldn't justify that expense when I kept gaining -- online works fine for me when I actually do it!

Maria

Hey Maria, keep going no matter what even if you struggle. I hear ya about the expense though. Don't forget to check in with us and let us know how you are doing.

 

[sjms71]

http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=90031

Hope everyone is having a great day

 

[Sandi]

http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=90031

Hope everyone is having a great day

That's a good article Stephanie. Thanks for sharing it. I think, for this group, the last tip should be "post on the Disboards" instead of the WW message boards.

The whole thing about choosing to quit or choosing to continue determining whether you'll succeed or not is completely true. I just wish there really was a finish line -- like in a race. Instead, we have to make the decision to continue every day -- whether we're just starting the program, into it for a few weeks, into it for more than a year, at goal, or a lifetimer.