Weight Watchers Chat - Part II

[CdnBuzzFan]

I'm in awe that you actually called and talked to the chef. That is terrific. I find it easy to talk to the WDW chefs because they are so friendly and accommodating, but I never would have thought to call a local place in advance. Jessie, you are so smart! You're going to do fine. Congrats to the bride and groom.

Thanks, Sandi! That's a tip I picked up at my meeting. I've done it several times and each time the people I spoke to were very willing to answer my questions.

Yup, I'm a little nervous. Weekend are tough enough without throwing a holiday in there, too! I've been earning lots of APs and, while I rarely break into those points, if I need to this week, I should have plenty.

What I'm going to try to do it the half-quarter-quarter thing with my plate. I'm going up to my parents farm tomorrow for a short while. On Sunday, I'm leaving for California for a week. DD16 and DH are driving out there and I'm flying out on Sunday. I feel pretty good about what we'll be eating while on vacation, it's tomorrow at my folks that I'm worried about.

Good luck for the holidays -- Canada and US -- this weekend.

My leader refers to that as the "Bikini Plate"! The veggies and starch as the bikini top and the protein at the bikini bottom.

Just have to pose this question after checking my emails:

Am I the only one who's subscribed to the Weight Watchers thread AND the Disney Food Pictures thread? I have to laugh at myself

Heck NO! You're not the only one!! I love looking at the Disney food pictures, too. In fact, I'm following a thread right now that has 124 pictures and 24 desserts.

 

[Sandi]

Thanks, Sandi! That's a tip I picked up at my meeting. I've done it several times and each time the people I spoke to were very willing to answer my questions.

My leader refers to that as the "Bikini Plate"! The veggies and starch as the bikini top and the protein at the bikini bottom.

Thanks Jessie. I now feel empowered to call ahead. Also, I love the Bikini Plate reference. It's perfect! I'm glad you were able to stick to your plan at the wedding. Nice work.

 

[sjms71]

Ugh! BAD day yesterday. I was stressed out and bored ( a deadly combination!) so I think I ate everything that wasn't nailed down I get so mad at myself when I do things like that after all the hard work I've done. Today I am back on track and it WILL be a better day!

As it was posted on the WW FB page today "fall seven times, stand up eight"

Well, I survived the dinner at the wedding. I did everything that I said I would in my previous post. It's a good thing I put in my request for the fruit cup for dessert early because the regular dessert looked amazing. Layers of strawberry sauce and whipping cream, topped with chocolate mousse, more whipping cream, a strawberry, a wafer wedge and a decadent little frosted brownie served in a martini glass! I left early before the night time buffet was ready so I was able to avoid the temptation of the European pastries, gourmet pizza and wedding cake that would have been there. I'm still on track today.

Enjoy your long weekend.

This is why you are a true success story and an inspiration Jess, you are a SAINT!!! There is no way in H E double hockey sticks I would've been able to pass that up. So proud of you!!!!

 

[DisneyKim68]

"fall seven times, stand up eight"
I love it! Just got back from my 5:00 a.m. 2 mile walk. It was 118 degrees here yesterday so I have to get it done before sunrise! Week three of half marathon program officially completed! Next Sunday is 5 miles

 

[uicbear]

I'm so happy today, had my WI this am and broke 10lbs. It's a little intimidating though, I'm almost paranoid now that I'm going to gain this week and go back under. Really want to have a good week because in 8 days I be in WDW!

 

[ShesAPirate]

It was 118 degrees

I can't even imagine! And don't give me that 'it's a dry heat' stuff

 

[DisneyKim68]

I can't even imagine! And don't give me that 'it's a dry heat' stuff

LOL! It WAS a dry heat up until a couple of days ago, but now the monsoon is moving in. The high today is ONLY supposed to be around 109, but the humidity is up around 35%, which for us is high!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

LOL! It WAS a dry heat up until a couple of days ago, but now the monsoon is moving in. The high today is ONLY supposed to be around 109, but the humidity is up around 35%, which for us is high!

We're only getting up to 81F today -- 86F with the humidity. I'm a little jealous of your heat! I like to be warm.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

This is our first official day of summer vacation!!!! I got DS up early this morning, got him ready and his lunch made because Vacation Bible School started at 8:30 (and ends at 5pm!!). After breakfast, I sat down to fill out the registration form and the cheq and noticed that it doesn't start until NEXT MONDAY!!! DH has to be in the office all week (he usually works from home 2 days each week) and DS was going to be away all day this week and I was looking forward to having the WHOLE week to myself because next week, they will both be home all day everyday.

Oh, well...

Have a great holiday Monday!

 

[sjms71]

This is our first official day of summer vacation!!!! I got DS up early this morning, got him ready and his lunch made because Vacation Bible School started at 8:30 (and ends at 5pm!!). After breakfast, I sat down to fill out the registration form and the cheq and noticed that it doesn't start until NEXT MONDAY!!! DH has to be in the office all week (he usually works from home 2 days each week) and DS was going to be away all day this week and I was looking forward to having the WHOLE week to myself because next week, they will both be home all day everyday.

Oh, well...

Have a great holiday Monday!

You are too funny! Hang in there

 

[sjms71]

So after my steller come back last week from vacation, I didn't do so well this weekend . Back on track this morning so hope it lasts, now off to workout.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

This is why you are a true success story and an inspiration Jess, you are a SAINT!!! There is no way in H E double hockey sticks I would've been able to pass that up. So proud of you!!!!

Thanks, Steph! It was hard eating that fruit while 8 little brownies around the table were screaming my name. One person didn't even eat hers. Who leaves a brownie????

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

So after my steller come back last week from vacation, I didn't do so well this weekend . Back on track this morning so hope it lasts, now off to workout.

Enjoy your workout. Think healthy thoughts!

 

[dthogue]

Morning Ladies,

Its been awhile since I've posted (and read the thread), but I've come back for your wonderful support. I have fallen hard from the WW train and I need to get my motivation back and get back on track. I have gained 15 pounds since April 23 (when I broke the bone in my foot) - and that is so embarassing to admit . I have returned to all my bad eating habits (eating everything in sight, eating all the time, getting up and eating in the middle of the night, and basically thinking about eating all the time.

I haven't been to a meeting in weeks, so that hasn't helped me. I wake up in the morning and say that this the day that I get back on track and then til the end of the day, I've fallen again.

So I thought if I come back to my WW friends here - so I can get motivated to get going once again!!!

Here is my plan - I will renew my monthly pass today and will go to a meeting tomorrow morning. I am exercising everyday (slowly getting back into walking/ light jog) - I have restarted the C25K program. I printed my tracker out and will track my eating and stick my points allowance today.

I'm trying to take it one meal at a time, one day at a time, one week at a time.

I have a goal to lose these 15 pounds by the time we leave for Disney on August 6th - I know it might not be a realistic goal, but one I am going to shoot for anyway.

Thanks for letting me vent - I will go back and read the pages I missed to see how everyone is doing!

 

[sjms71]

Morning Ladies,

Its been awhile since I've posted (and read the thread), but I've come back for your wonderful support. I have fallen hard from the WW train and I need to get my motivation back and get back on track. I have gained 15 pounds since April 23 (when I broke the bone in my foot) - and that is so embarassing to admit . I have returned to all my bad eating habits (eating everything in sight, eating all the time, getting up and eating in the middle of the night, and basically thinking about eating all the time.

I haven't been to a meeting in weeks, so that hasn't helped me. I wake up in the morning and say that this the day that I get back on track and then til the end of the day, I've fallen again.

So I thought if I come back to my WW friends here - so I can get motivated to get going once again!!!

Here is my plan - I will renew my monthly pass today and will go to a meeting tomorrow morning. I am exercising everyday (slowly getting back into walking/ light jog) - I have restarted the C25K program. I printed my tracker out and will track my eating and stick my points allowance today.

I'm trying to take it one meal at a time, one day at a time, one week at a time.

I have a goal to lose these 15 pounds by the time we leave for Disney on August 6th - I know it might not be a realistic goal, but one I am going to shoot for anyway.

Thanks for letting me vent - I will go back and read the pages I missed to see how everyone is doing!

Tammy, I am so glad you are back . I wanted to post so many times...."where are you". Listen girl don't beat yourself up over it. We have all been there. The important thing is you are getting back on track and we are glad you are back!

 

[DisneyKim68]

Good morning WW's Hope everyone had a nice 4th! I ate waayyy too much this weekend, and I'm not liking the way I feel today. I didn't have a meeting yesterday due to the holiday, so hopefully I can undo the damage and still have a decent weigh in by next Monday. Lots of fruits and veggies and water on the menu today and a walk planned for tonight.

 

[Sandi]

Morning Ladies,

Its been awhile since I've posted (and read the thread), but I've come back for your wonderful support. I have fallen hard from the WW train and I need to get my motivation back and get back on track. I have gained 15 pounds since April 23 (when I broke the bone in my foot) - and that is so embarassing to admit . I have returned to all my bad eating habits (eating everything in sight, eating all the time, getting up and eating in the middle of the night, and basically thinking about eating all the time.

I haven't been to a meeting in weeks, so that hasn't helped me. I wake up in the morning and say that this the day that I get back on track and then til the end of the day, I've fallen again.

So I thought if I come back to my WW friends here - so I can get motivated to get going once again!!!

Here is my plan - I will renew my monthly pass today and will go to a meeting tomorrow morning. I am exercising everyday (slowly getting back into walking/ light jog) - I have restarted the C25K program. I printed my tracker out and will track my eating and stick my points allowance today.

I'm trying to take it one meal at a time, one day at a time, one week at a time.

I have a goal to lose these 15 pounds by the time we leave for Disney on August 6th - I know it might not be a realistic goal, but one I am going to shoot for anyway.

Thanks for letting me vent - I will go back and read the pages I missed to see how everyone is doing!

Hi Tammy,
Like Stephanie, I was wondering where you were, too. Injuries can be a set back. You're taking the most important step now and you will do fine. Today is a new day and it is all about what is right for you. I know you were training for the Princess Half, I had to drop out of that, too, due to injuries. My feet can't handle 13 miles. But, they can handle 5-6 miles, so that is what I do now. We all have to adjust our goals to meet reality. Your goal now is to get back on the WW bus one day at a time. Good luck. We are here for you.

 

[Sandi]

Having a great time on the California coast! It is about 48 degrees outside now and will get to a high of 72. Inland, it's like 20-30 degrees hotter. The coast is perfect for lots of walking. We're also doing a fair amount of eating -- mostly delicious seafood. My great success is that I'm not cleaning my plate at every meal. Eating until I'm satisfied. I still might have a gain over vacation, but not as bad as it could be!

Have a great week!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Morning Ladies,

Its been awhile since I've posted (and read the thread), but I've come back for your wonderful support. I have fallen hard from the WW train and I need to get my motivation back and get back on track. I have gained 15 pounds since April 23 (when I broke the bone in my foot) - and that is so embarassing to admit . I have returned to all my bad eating habits (eating everything in sight, eating all the time, getting up and eating in the middle of the night, and basically thinking about eating all the time.

I haven't been to a meeting in weeks, so that hasn't helped me. I wake up in the morning and say that this the day that I get back on track and then til the end of the day, I've fallen again.

So I thought if I come back to my WW friends here - so I can get motivated to get going once again!!!

Here is my plan - I will renew my monthly pass today and will go to a meeting tomorrow morning. I am exercising everyday (slowly getting back into walking/ light jog) - I have restarted the C25K program. I printed my tracker out and will track my eating and stick my points allowance today.

I'm trying to take it one meal at a time, one day at a time, one week at a time.

I have a goal to lose these 15 pounds by the time we leave for Disney on August 6th - I know it might not be a realistic goal, but one I am going to shoot for anyway.

Thanks for letting me vent - I will go back and read the pages I missed to see how everyone is doing!

Hi Tammy! It's great that you're back and posting here again! I think it's wonderful that you're getting back on track and have a plan. Losing 15 pounds by Aug 6 means that you'll have to lose around 3.5lbs per week on average. That's pretty ambitious but if you think you can do it then we're here to cheer you on! Don't give up!

 

[BabyTigger99]

Just back from my weigh in. I wasn't expecting much. Didn't track at all since Friday, and we were up north at my parents cabin. However, my mom did a great job of having fruits and veggies always sitting in the fridge to eat. Plus, we always went for a walk in the evening. I ate stuff that really wasn't good, but I did everything in moderation (well, except for my mom's potato salad, love that stuff!). I must have been subconsciously been keeping track, though, because I lost 3 pounds!!