Weight Watchers Chat - Part II

[sjms71]

do u also use your bonus points every week?

I don't always use all 49 but most weekends i dip into at least half. I would say i use all of them 7 out of 10 weeks roughly. They are designed for you to eat every daily and weekly point and still lose weight. Daily points are a must and if you need your weekly don't be afraid to use them. It's better than depriving yourself and then you may binge.

 

[lovedvc]

I had a great 2 days and blew it tonight. Yesterday I ran 2 miles and took 6 minutes off my time since I tested myself 2 months ago. I ran it in 17 minutes and 32 seconds. That's a real accomplishment for me with a bum knee. I also lost 1.6 lbs at my weigh in this morning. Tonight I go and eat a medium sundae from Carvel. What is wrong with me? I wish I could figure it out. Tomorrow I plan on an hour of zumba and then an hour of boot camp. I will get right back on plan in the morning. UGH!!!! I always do this. 2 steps forward and 3 back, the story of my life.

 

[sjms71]

I had a great 2 days and blew it tonight. Yesterday I ran 2 miles and took 6 minutes off my time since I tested myself 2 months ago. I ran it in 17 minutes and 32 seconds. That's a real accomplishment for me with a bum knee. I also lost 1.6 lbs at my weigh in this morning. Tonight I go and eat a medium sundae from Carvel. What is wrong with me? I wish I could figure it out. Tomorrow I plan on an hour of zumba and then an hour of boot camp. I will get right back on plan in the morning. UGH!!!! I always do this. 2 steps forward and 3 back, the story of my life.

I don't think you "blew" it, it looks like you are earning a lot of activity points so it's probably not as bad as you think . Good luck staying on track today .

 

[sjms71]

Good morning everyone! I know its quiet here on the weekends but it seems quieter than usual. Hope everyone is doing ok, I have a VERY busy weekend. Our 2011-2012 school year starts Monday, my kids go to year-round schools for those who don't know. Yesterday was the school walk through and I had to buy some school issued supplies, well I stood in line for 50 min! Anyway, hope everyone stays on track .

 

[LMO429]

I had a great 2 days and blew it tonight. Yesterday I ran 2 miles and took 6 minutes off my time since I tested myself 2 months ago. I ran it in 17 minutes and 32 seconds. That's a real accomplishment for me with a bum knee. I also lost 1.6 lbs at my weigh in this morning. Tonight I go and eat a medium sundae from Carvel. What is wrong with me? I wish I could figure it out. Tomorrow I plan on an hour of zumba and then an hour of boot camp. I will get right back on plan in the morning. UGH!!!! I always do this. 2 steps forward and 3 back, the story of my life.

I do not think you blew it. Sounds like you indulged but are getting right back on the program which is so key I think. It's when the sundae at carvel turns into other cheats is when you have the problem. One sundae is not going to blow it. so no worries

 

[LMO429]

Does anyone know how many points a piece of sandwich is from a 6ft sub. I am going to a party today and that is what they are serving I can't seem to find out how many points it would be..I was going to take out the bread on top if I could.any thoughts.

 

[sjms71]

Does anyone know how many points a piece of sandwich is from a 6ft sub. I am going to a party today and that is what they are serving I can't seem to find out how many points it would be..I was going to take out the bread on top if I could.any thoughts.

I would go to subway's website. They list nutritional info and You can calculate what you think you might have. Even though it may not be subway sandwiches its probably a good estimate. Good luck.

 

[BlondeViki]

I had a great 2 days and blew it tonight. Yesterday I ran 2 miles and took 6 minutes off my time since I tested myself 2 months ago. I ran it in 17 minutes and 32 seconds. That's a real accomplishment for me with a bum knee. I also lost 1.6 lbs at my weigh in this morning. Tonight I go and eat a medium sundae from Carvel. What is wrong with me? I wish I could figure it out. Tomorrow I plan on an hour of zumba and then an hour of boot camp. I will get right back on plan in the morning. UGH!!!! I always do this. 2 steps forward and 3 back, the story of my life.

I know you are bummed at yourself for the food - but focus on the good things - the running time is really great! I've been so lazy over my running this last week and only went out once, so I'm going to use you as my inspiration to go out and try and run a bit faster this week

I'm this week as I have finally lost 2 pounds!! After a plateau that has lasted nearly 6 weeks, I'm down from 147 to 145 - almost back to my lowest weight ever which was 144

I'm really pleased and maybe just a little bit starting to believe I might be able to shift the last half stone to my goal weight of 136!

 

[disbabyndaddy]

Ok, so I wanted to share something thats helped me stay OP this week. I am a crunchy, salty, cheesy snacker so these do the trick for me:

You get 3 long crackers for 1 point.
1 Laughing cow wedge is enough to top all three crackers.

If I try really hard, I can concince myself that I'm eating cheetos.

These sound great! (I LOVE Laughing Cow light cheese!) I'm going to look for them today at the grocery. I try to only shop once a week -- and really only have time to get groceries once a week -- and I'm completely out of friut and veggies. Need to get off the DIS and get to shoppin'...

I'm this week as I have finally lost 2 pounds!! After a plateau that has lasted nearly 6 weeks, I'm down from 147 to 145 - almost back to my lowest weight ever which was 144

I'm really pleased and maybe just a little bit starting to believe I might be able to shift the last half stone to my goal weight of 136!

Way to go!! That's awesome -- good for you! Keep believing in yourself and have faith in the work you're doing. You'll get there!

Thanks, everyone, for the congrats and well-wishes on making goal. I'm heading home to see my family tomorrow and hoping to hang in there. (Mom's home cooking is too good to resist...just can't over indulge!) Have a super weekend, all!

 

[mrzrich]

Darn just came back from the store and wish I would have seen this post earlier. They look good and I am addicted to the chipolte LC cheese now!!

These sound great! (I LOVE Laughing Cow light cheese!) I'm going to look for them today at the grocery. I try to only shop once a week -- and really only have time to get groceries once a week -- and I'm completely out of friut and veggies. Need to get off the DIS and get to shoppin'...

Ok, I hope I'm not overselling them. I really half to imagine hard to pretend they are cheetohs.

 

[lovedvc]

Thank you all for letting me know that my carvel splurge last night wasn't a total screw up. I have to stop beating myself up. I had a really good eating day today with alot of exercise. I did zumba, boot camp, 1.5 mile run, 300 feet on jacobs ladder, 4 mile bike ride, swimming and housework. I am exhausted! Thank goodness this is not an everyday ritual for me. I still have 5 points left without eating my 6 activity points. I plan on having kettle corn for dessert. YUMMY!!! I can't wait.

The support on this site is wonderful. Thank you!!!

 

[sjms71]

Thank you all for letting me know that my carvel splurge last night wasn't a total screw up. I have to stop beating myself up. I had a really good eating day today with alot of exercise. I did zumba, boot camp, 1.5 mile run, 300 feet on jacobs ladder, 4 mile bike ride, swimming and housework. I am exhausted! Thank goodness this is not an everyday ritual for me. I still have 5 points left without eating my 6 activity points. I plan on having kettle corn for dessert. YUMMY!!! I can't wait.

The support on this site is wonderful. Thank you!!!

Omg! I'm exhausted just reading what yoy did. Are you saying that you only earned 6 activity points with all that? It seems you should have more for all that activity. Glad to hear you were able to stay on plan today .

 

[lovedvc]

Omg! I'm exhausted just reading what yoy did. Are you saying that you only earned 6 activity points with all that? It seems you should have more for all that activity. Glad to hear you were able to stay on plan today .

On WW you are only allowed to take a maximum of 6 activity points a day. Even if you burned calories for hours and hours 6 is the max per day for a total of 42 for the week. I know in the past the online program accepts more but if you read the books there is a limit. I wish I could take a lot more but we can't replace all the calories burned we would never lose weight. It takes 3500 calories burned to lose one pound.

 

[Holly324]

Just checking in! We went to some friends house for Fri/Sat, and I actually managed to stay on plan! I used most of my weekly extra points, but I figure that is what they are there for. I still kept track of everything...makes me happy to see that I can stay on track when we go away for a weekend! Hope you all are doing wonderfully!

 

[sjms71]

On WW you are only allowed to take a maximum of 6 activity points a day. Even if you burned calories for hours and hours 6 is the max per day for a total of 42 for the week. I know in the past the online program accepts more but if you read the books there is a limit. I wish I could take a lot more but we can't replace all the calories burned we would never lose weight. It takes 3500 calories burned to lose one pound.

hmmmm, I don't believe there is a limit to what you earn. We have this conversation a lot at our meeting. Many members are earning 10 or more a day training for marathons and such. It really doesn't matter i guess if you aren't eating them but, I just thought you would have earned more with your activity regardless if you eat them. .

Just checking in! We went to some friends house for Fri/Sat, and I actually managed to stay on plan! I used most of my weekly extra points, but I figure that is what they are there for. I still kept track of everything...makes me happy to see that I can stay on track when we go away for a weekend! Hope you all are doing wonderfully!

What a great NSV . Keep up the good work!

 

[cepmom]

On WW you are only allowed to take a maximum of 6 activity points a day. Even if you burned calories for hours and hours 6 is the max per day for a total of 42 for the week. I know in the past the online program accepts more but if you read the books there is a limit. I wish I could take a lot more but we can't replace all the calories burned we would never lose weight. It takes 3500 calories burned to lose one pound.

I have never heard this before. I just checked and it says that "an active person can earn up to 6 activity points per day for a total of 42 per week. More than that should be done under the supervision of a certified exercsie specialist to reduce risk of injury" but also "there is no cap on the amount of activity points you can earn or swap out per day"

 

[LMO429]

On WW you are only allowed to take a maximum of 6 activity points a day. Even if you burned calories for hours and hours 6 is the max per day for a total of 42 for the week. I know in the past the online program accepts more but if you read the books there is a limit. I wish I could take a lot more but we can't replace all the calories burned we would never lose weight. It takes 3500 calories burned to lose one pound.

I heard this as well. Not sure if this is correct, but this is what I have heard in the past.

 

[2mchwrk]

On WW you are only allowed to take a maximum of 6 activity points a day. Even if you burned calories for hours and hours 6 is the max per day for a total of 42 for the week. I know in the past the online program accepts more but if you read the books there is a limit. I wish I could take a lot more but we can't replace all the calories burned we would never lose weight. It takes 3500 calories burned to lose one pound.

This is exactly why I never eat my activity points. It makes no sense unless you are at goal weight and just trying to maintain.

 

[uicbear]

Had my WI today and lost another 3lbs which put me over my 5%. I'm very happy with my progress so far and also excited to be traveling to WDW tomorrow!

WISH me luck.

 

[DisneyKim68]

Had my WI today and lost another 3lbs which put me over my 5%. I'm very happy with my progress so far and also excited to be traveling to WDW tomorrow!

WISH me luck.

Awesome, Congratulations! Have fun at WDW! (how could you not???!)