Weight Watchers Chat - Part II

[mommykds]

Good morning,

We went away for a long weekend & I was up a few pounds but this am I am back down alittle so by WI on Wednesday I should be at the same weight I was last week..(Which seems to be what I have been doing since June)

Hope you have a great WW's day!

 

[sjms71]

just back from Wi and I was up .4....I am little disappointed, but if I am being honest with myself, I didn't track as well as I should have and my TOM started yesterday. I did walk a ton on the beach; almost 6 miles each day so maybe it's some water retention

Anyway...a new week and a new commitment to tracking each day!

.4 isn't too bad, I bet you'll see it come off this week.

Hey guys! Just got home last night from 5 days in St Augustine. Had fun, did a lot of walking. I didn't track very well and I'm sure I put on a few pounds. Back on track this AM!

Welcome back!

Just got back from a 7 mile walk/run. Working on my training for the Tinkerbell 1/2. We finally got some rain last night, but that made it very humid this morning, yuck! I plan to put my aching feet up and watch Shark Week for the rest of the day, lol!

Way to go Kim 7 miles is awesome!

Hope everyone has a great week

 

[BabyTigger99]

Okay, got a question about getting my calcium in. I am not a huge fan of milk. I do take one multi-vitamin every morning, which lists 50% daily value of calcium, and in the afternoon I take one Viactiv, which is also 50% daily value. Does that get me my calciums?

 

[Mackie's Mommy]

I have been on WW since 5/26 and have lost 29 pounds. I still have a long way to go. I am going to WDW with my husband and daughter in a week and am looking for some guidance on how to find good options to try to stay within my points. We are going to the dessert fireworks buffet one evening and I intend to splurge a little but partake of the fruit there as well. We are staying concierge and on the dining plan. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks! Ginnie

 

[Sandi]

Okay, got a question about getting my calcium in. I am not a huge fan of milk. I do take one multi-vitamin every morning, which lists 50% daily value of calcium, and in the afternoon I take one Viactiv, which is also 50% daily value. Does that get me my calciums?

I don't know the answer to this, but my guess is that there is more to WW's suggestion that you get 2 dairies a day than simply the calcium. Dairy products have other nutritional values (Vitamin D, for example). I can't recall if you're just doing it on-line or if you go to meetings, but this seems like a good question for a leader. Maybe Jessie can help?

I have been on WW since 5/26 and have lost 29 pounds. I still have a long way to go. I am going to WDW with my husband and daughter in a week and am looking for some guidance on how to find good options to try to stay within my points. We are going to the dessert fireworks buffet one evening and I intend to splurge a little but partake of the fruit there as well. We are staying concierge and on the dining plan. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks! Ginnie

I'm heading to WDW with my DD on Saturday, so I know what you mean. We are not doing the dining plan and aren't staying concierge, so those temptations aren't in our future. The thing about the dining plan that I do not like is that dessert is included. That makes me feel obligated to get it and the, lo and behold, I have a tendency to eat the dessert. To the extent you can limit your desserts -- maybe have a bite or two and then not worry about the waste (better wasted than waisted) -- I would think that would get you in a better position. I think there are lots of good choices at most of the QS and TS restaurants. For me, it's more of the question of volume. DD and I will share lots of QS meals -- 1/2 of a hamburger is plenty of food, for example. Have a great time on your trip Ginnie!

 

[GoofyMomInOhio]

I haven't posted in a while since things haven't been going very good (weight was steady but life not so much) but I'd like to thank everyone who has posted. It has kept me motivated when I was ready to give up. Thanks to you all I kept going and today I was down 2.2lbs. I finally earned my keychain and my 25lb charm. I'm down a total of 26.8lbs since mid-February.

 

[Sandi]

I haven't posted in a while since things haven't been going very good (weight was steady but life not so much) but I'd like to thank everyone who has posted. It has kept me motivated when I was ready to give up. Thanks to you all I kept going and today I was down 2.2lbs. I finally earned my keychain and my 25lb charm. I'm down a total of 26.8lbs since mid-February.

That's terrific and worthy of celebration. I hope your life gets on a better track for you. Sounds like you are doing a good job focusing on the weight loss now; 2.2 pounds is huge at this point in your journey. Keep up the good work!

 

[BabyTigger99]

Just back from my weigh in. Loss this week of 1.4 pounds, for a total of 36! Got me to one of my goals, which was to lose 35 pounds by my 35th birthday (which is August 15th). My new goal is to kick into high gear the next two weeks, and try and make it to 40 pounds by my birthday (well, the day after, since I weigh in on Tuesdays).

Got my answer on calcium as well. My leader said taking my vitamin and a Viactiv is fine, because they equal 1000 mg of calcium, but make sure I am getting in foods that have some calcium in them (like cheeses, yogurt, etc.).

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Got my answer on calcium as well. My leader said taking my vitamin and a Viactiv is fine, because they equal 1000 mg of calcium, but make sure I am getting in foods that have some calcium in them (like cheeses, yogurt, etc.).

That surprises me. I thought the answer would have been no.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

I weighed in this morning and I'm down 0.3. I thought it would have been more. I stuck to my DPT and only ate 23 of my WPA points so not sure what was going on there.

Congrats on all the losses so far this week!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

I'm heading to WDW with my DD on Saturday[/COLOR], so I know what you mean. We are not doing the dining plan and aren't staying concierge, so those temptations aren't in our future. The thing about the dining plan that I do not like is that dessert is included. That makes me feel obligated to get it and the, lo and behold, I have a tendency to eat the dessert. To the extent you can limit your desserts -- maybe have a bite or two and then not worry about the waste (better wasted than waisted) -- I would think that would get you in a better position. I think there are lots of good choices at most of the QS and TS restaurants. For me, it's more of the question of volume. DD and I will share lots of QS meals -- 1/2 of a hamburger is plenty of food, for example. Have a great time on your trip Ginnie!

Have a great time in WDW, Sandi! If you dont actually get one of these, could you please at least walk past the display case and breathe in deeply for me?



Thanks, Sandi!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

I have been on WW since 5/26 and have lost 29 pounds. I still have a long way to go. I am going to WDW with my husband and daughter in a week and am looking for some guidance on how to find good options to try to stay within my points. We are going to the dessert fireworks buffet one evening and I intend to splurge a little but partake of the fruit there as well. We are staying concierge and on the dining plan. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks! Ginnie

The only thing I can suggest is go to the section of the board that has all the menus for each of the restaurants. If you know where you're eating before you go, knowing what you would like to order (and sticking to it once you're there) may help you out somewhat. Always have a plan B for each restaurant incase they're out of your first choice. I've also heard that the portions at the dessert party are small so if you're going to load up on fruit, you may be able to have a couple of your favourites.

 

[BabyTigger99]

I weighed in this morning and I'm down 0.3. I thought it would have been more. I stuck to my DPT and only ate 23 of my WPA points so not sure what was going on there.

Congrats on all the losses so far this week!

A loss is a loss is a loss!!! Just keep the scale moving in the downward direction!!! Maybe you are gearing up for a HUGE loss next week!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

A loss is a loss is a loss!!! Just keep the scale moving in the downward direction!!! Maybe you are gearing up for a HUGE loss next week!

Well thank you! That is very encouraging!!

 

[Sandi]

I weighed in this morning and I'm down 0.3. I thought it would have been more. I stuck to my DPT and only ate 23 of my WPA points so not sure what was going on there.

Congrats on all the losses so far this week!

The scale is going in the direction you want, so celebrate that! I'm with BabyTigger and bet you'll see a bigger loss next week.

Have a great time in WDW, Sandi! If you dont actually get one of these, could you please at least walk past the display case and breathe in deeply for me?



Thanks, Sandi!

Heck, I'll probably gain weight from sniffing the air at Starring Rolls, but I will take that bullet for you! I know there are several people who think the Butterfinger cupcake is all that and a bag of chips. It just doesn't do anything for me (and I'm not going to try one, because I'll be eating my words and the cupcake!).

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

The scale is going in the direction you want, so celebrate that! I'm with BabyTigger and bet you'll see a bigger loss next week.



Heck, I'll probably gain weight from sniffing the air at Starring Rolls, but I will take that bullet for you! I know there are several people who think the Butterfinger cupcake is all that and a bag of chips. It just doesn't do anything for me (and I'm not going to try one, because I'll be eating my words and the cupcake!).

You da man, Sandi!

 

[alicia080979]

Just signed up for WW online tonight so naturally I came straight to the Dis to see if there was a thread/support group. I am looking forward to trying to lose some more weight before our late September trip. I haven't read all of this thread yet so it might be answered but I was wondering if anyone has a points list for the WDW food? Kinda like Dottie's Weight Loss Zone for Disney World?

Also...do you guys stick to plan while on vacation or just kinda throw it out the window for that week?

 

[Sandi]

Just signed up for WW online tonight so naturally I came straight to the Dis to see if there was a thread/support group. I am looking forward to trying to lose some more weight before our late September trip. I haven't read all of this thread yet so it might be answered but I was wondering if anyone has a points list for the WDW food? Kinda like Dottie's Weight Loss Zone for Disney World?

Also...do you guys stick to plan while on vacation or just kinda throw it out the window for that week?

Hi Alicia and welcome to the gang.

I am not aware of a points list for WDW food. I think we just do our best to estimate and we ask questions at the restaurants. I am leaving for WDW on Saturday (just a little excited ). It will be my third trip to WDW since (re-)starting WW in April of 2010. While I do not track on paper or even on-line, I do watch what I eat and I make much healthier choices for all meals and snacks. Because of all the walking and other exercise, I actually lost weight on my trips last August and this past April. I'm hoping for another loss during my trip next week. We still eat at some nice restaurants (we have ADRs for LeCellier, Tokyo Dining, 50's Prime Time, and Boma), so I'm not depriving myself. Work the plan and the plan will work!

 

[Sandi]

I'm back from my Wednesday WI and am down 1.8. I'm very happy with that. Of course, I was here at the beginning of June and have been playing with this same 5 pounds for too long, but I think I'm finally on the right trajectory again. I won't be weighing in next week since I'll be at WDW, but I'm hopeful that I might be even closer to goal when I get back. I'm officially 1.6 pounds from my goal.

 

[Mackie's Mommy]

Thanks so much for the comments! I have checked the menus and have a plan for dining next week.

This week has been a bust. I think I am on a plateau as I haven't lost anything and tomorrow is weigh-in day for me.