Weight Watchers Chat - Part II

[CdnBuzzFan]

Hey FYI, I saw on the weight watchers Facebook page you can get a digital version of the weight watchers magazine for $6 for a year. I was thinking of getting it on my iPad but remember I really wasn't getting anything out of the magazine a while back when I subcribed. Anyone get it recently and like it?

I don't get it -- too many pages devoted to ads -- but I do read it sometimes when I'm at work. Sometimes they'll have a good story and some nice recipes but there's not enough in it for me to spend the money even though I can get if for half price.

 

[sjms71]

I don't get it -- too many pages devoted to ads -- but I do read it sometimes when I'm at work. Sometimes they'll have a good story and some nice recipes but there's not enough in it for me to spend the money even though I can get if for half price.

That's why I canceled my mail subscription over a year ago. Last year I just bought the Holiday issue for the recipes. It's a good deal on it but if it's not ant better I will pass.

Weather isn't too bad, really windy, looks like rain will start again soon. Lots of branches down in my yard though.

 

[sjms71]

Ugh, no power already....

 

[Shannon84]

Well we are getting lots of rain and wind here in Richmond,va I have not been great about my eating, but I have to say I am quite proud I ran 5 miles this morning!

 

[Sandi]

I don't get it -- too many pages devoted to ads -- but I do read it sometimes when I'm at work. Sometimes they'll have a good story and some nice recipes but there's not enough in it for me to spend the money even though I can get if for half price.

I got it for free when I sent in proofs of purchase on some microwave popcorn. I get the monthly issues. I enjoy them, but I wouldn't pay much for the subscription.

Well we are getting lots of rain and wind here in Richmond,va I have not been great about my eating, but I have to say I am quite proud I ran 5 miles this morning!

Good job on the run.

 

[LoraJ]

I get so confused about calculating activity points. I usually do 45 mins on the treadmill and my heart rate varies, maybe avg of 135. At this point I am burning 260 calories. Activity points come up as 4, does that sound about right?

 

[stitch1986]

so weighted in on sat kinda a off day and down 2 1/2 lbs giving me a total 25.5 lbs since march but still cant see difference :/ yet but something is working I only have 16 lbs to go to be under 200!! hope everyone had a great weekend!!

 

[Sandi]

I get so confused about calculating activity points. I usually do 45 mins on the treadmill and my heart rate varies, maybe avg of 135. At this point I am burning 260 calories. Activity points come up as 4, does that sound about right?

That does sound about right to me. You might try breaking it into 10 or 20 minute chunks (20 minutes low intensity -- warm up and cool down -- and 25 high) to see if that is more reflective of what you're doing. Not sure that would affect the point calculation, but it might.

so weighted in on sat kinda a off day and down 2 1/2 lbs giving me a total 25.5 lbs since march but still cant see difference :/ yet but something is working I only have 16 lbs to go to be under 200!! hope everyone had a great weekend!!

Good for you! Slow and steady will win the race. Are your clothes fitting differently? Did you do your measurements when you started? There are lots of ways to measure success that don't involve the scale and sometimes we need to look at the other measurements to feel like we're winning. The best thing for me after the first 20 pounds was that I just felt better and my hips and knees didn't hurt all the time. Sure, that didn't mean I was bikini ready, but I did "look" better because I felt better. Tell us what you've noticed about yourself.

 

[sjms71]

I get so confused about calculating activity points. I usually do 45 mins on the treadmill and my heart rate varies, maybe avg of 135. At this point I am burning 260 calories. Activity points come up as 4, does that sound about right?

Yes, 4 sounds about right. On WW etools says 3-5mph at 45 min is about 3 but doesn't take incline and your intensity into consideration so I think you are good in your calculations.

so weighted in on sat kinda a off day and down 2 1/2 lbs giving me a total 25.5 lbs since march but still cant see difference :/ yet but something is working I only have 16 lbs to go to be under 200!! hope everyone had a great weekend!!

great job, and Sandi is right, successes is measured in more than just lbs. The fact that you loss 25.5 lbs shows you have changed behaviors and that is in itself a huge success .

 

[sjms71]

It's Monday, so how did our weekend challenge go? Saturday was a little tricky for me with no power. We went out to eat, but I think I did ok. Hope everyone was able to survive the weekend .

 

[BabyTigger99]

Woohoo!! We just got notification that our WW at Work meetings are back on!!! Not sure how tomorrow's weigh in will go, but I am so glad to be headed back to meetings!!!

 

[sjms71]

As it gets closer to each Disney trip I seem to search the Dis more and more. I came across this thread http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2702083.

You know how some people do the drinking around the world thing, well I think we should have a dis WW meet and the theme can be eating cupcakes around Disney World! Yes..No? I know not a very weight watchers friendly idea .

 

[sjms71]

Woohoo!! We just got notification that our WW at Work meetings are back on!!! Not sure how tomorrow's weigh in will go, but I am so glad to be headed back to meetings!!!

Great news, meetings are a must for me, good luck tomorrow.

 

[stitch1986]

great job, and Sandi is right, successes is measured in more than just lbs. The fact that you loss 25.5 lbs shows you have changed behaviors and that is in itself a huge success .

my trainer has measured me and am losing inches and my BMI was a 38 now it is a 35

Good for you! Slow and steady will win the race. Are your clothes fitting differently? Did you do your measurements when you started? There are lots of ways to measure success that don't involve the scale and sometimes we need to look at the other measurements to feel like we're winning. The best thing for me after the first 20 pounds was that I just felt better and my hips and knees didn't hurt all the time. Sure, that didn't mean I was bikini ready, but I did "look" better because I felt better. Tell us what you've noticed about yourself.

I know I am more self conscience of the things I eat, and I have taken photos and ironically the outfit i wore today I wore july of last yr and lost my belly or some of it, so I am seeing results when I get measured but my clothes still fit the same for me still not looser unless it isnt as noticeable and I just dont know. and yesterday i bruised my rib cage so exercising I cant do til I am ready for it :/ but I also have the bodybugg that I use to make sure i burn more calories then intake calories so thats still good

 

[mommykds]

So after 2 weeks in Disney & a week of procrastinating about getting back on WW's I am back.

We had the QSDP (free) at Disney & I came back with a gain but I am not complaining because I ate what I wanted & was happy with that..I knew I would be up. So it's time to get back into the groove & get off the last 25 lbs or so.

 

[cepmom]

hi everyone
trying to get back into the groove of sticking to my daily PPV but struggling...no idea why just seems to fall apart every afternoon. So frustrating! Figures, as soon as I feel in control, I lose it again I'll just keep dong my best and it will click on again at some point.

No WI for me this Sunday as our meetings were closed due to Irene, but I know I'm up, just not sure how much.

Going to try Power Yoga tonight with DD...I've never done yoga (power or otherwise). Does anyone here do power yoga? What should I expect? Is it a good workout or more stretching?

Hope you all are doing well this week!

 

[BabyTigger99]

Just back from weigh in. Boy, it was good to be back after not having a meeting last week! Down 1 pound over two weeks, which I am pleased with, since I threw myself a MAJOR pity party last week, and ate everything in sight!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

As it gets closer to each Disney trip I seem to search the Dis more and more. I came across this thread http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2702083.

You know how some people do the drinking around the world thing, well I think we should have a dis WW meet and the theme can be eating cupcakes around Disney World! Yes..No? I know not a very weight watchers friendly idea .

I like your idea! Next year I plan on doing a bakery crawl. I'm going to eat as many cupcakes as I can and then do a cupcake report instead of a trip report! What do ya think of that idea?!!

 

[alicia080979]

I haven't been on here much lately and signed up for WW online a few weeks ago and already completely abandonded it. Right after I signed up online, my husband and I got temporary custody of my sister's 3 children (long story but they are being railroaded by Children's Services after they took their infant daughter to the ER with bruises bc her 2 yr old sister fell on her). Hubby & I went from no children to a 2yr old and 5 month old twins. Needless to say, WW and counting points (heck even trying to cook a meal at home is an amazing feat these days!) has been the last thing on my mind. I am so bummed bc I was so excited about WW and now I barely have time to shower! I am so ready for our trip in a few weeks...hopefully we make it out of the room bc we are both beyond exhausted!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

I haven't been on here much lately and signed up for WW online a few weeks ago and already completely abandonded it. Right after I signed up online, my husband and I got temporary custody of my sister's 3 children (long story but they are being railroaded by Children's Services after they took their infant daughter to the ER with bruises bc her 2 yr old sister fell on her). Hubby & I went from no children to a 2yr old and 5 month old twins. Needless to say, WW and counting points (heck even trying to cook a meal at home is an amazing feat these days!) has been the last thing on my mind. I am so bummed bc I was so excited about WW and now I barely have time to shower! I am so ready for our trip in a few weeks...hopefully we make it out of the room bc we are both beyond exhausted!

Wow! Sounds like Weight Watchers is the last thing you need to be worrying about right now. We were foster parents for about 9 years and at one point, we had a 6mth old, a two year old and a three year old so I can relate a little bit with what you're dealing with. Sometimes I'd have to wait all day for my husband to come home from work before I could go to the bathroom. I'm sorry this is happening to your sister's family but I'm sure they're thankful that you're there for their children.

You may still be able to make good choices even though you're super busy and not counting points. Keep lots of fresh fruits and veggies in the house and a few low cal snack items. A BBQ chicken from the local grocery store makes a nice supper once in a while or maybe on the weekends you might have a chance to do some cooking and freeze some meals. Sandwiches from meat slices are also good at lunch time as well.

You're a saint for taking on this responsibility but don't forget to keep yourself healthy and well.