Weight Watchers Chat - Part II

[BabyTigger99]

Weigh in for me was good this week. Down another .8 pounds, for a grand total of 61. Our at work meetings are changing to monthly pass now, which is nice, but we have to have 20 people signed up to keep it going. I hope that happens, because it is so convienent to go once a week during my lunch hour. If not, I will make the effort to find a new meeting, but I hope that doesn't happen, because I love my leader!! We should know on Tuesday if we can keep having our at work meetings.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

My WW group is not going with the new plan. I saw that some of you are at 26 pts. What is up with that?
Honestly, somedays it is hard for me to reach 29 pts, but just somedays.
Is it suppose to help lose weight quicker?

Giving us a flexible daily points target wasn't meant to help us lose weight quicker although for some, this may happen. They've gotten a lot of Points Plus feedback from its members over the year and have been able to do more research and have determined that we can still get the nutrition that our bodies need with a lower DPT. The points values of the food we eat have not changed. They've just determined that we can still lose weight at an acceptable rate and still get the proper amount of nutrition with a lower daily target.

If you're having trouble reaching your daily target, you can increase the amount of points you eat without increasing the amount of food you eat. For example, you can drink a higher precentage of milk, regular cheese or salad dressing instead of low fat, eat the veggies that have points like potatoes, carrots and peas etc.

 

[Sandi]

Hey guys. I haven't posted lately, but I've still been here checking in. I've really been floundering for the last few months. I lost 57 pounds with very little effort on momentum. I lost 6 total on P+ and I worked really hard for those six. Now I've gained those six, plus more back.

I did some soul searching, careful tracking and I very little to show for my hard work with P+. I wound up getting discouraged and gained back some of my weight. All the while, I've still been paying for my monthly pass and going to meetings at least a few times a month.

Now that the Daily points are 26, I just can't see myself staying on PP. I still have almost 70 lbs to lose, at this rate it will take me almost 10 years to do it.

I did some searching on Itunes today and found an app with a Point calculator and tracker that follows Momentum.

I hope I'm still welcome here, even though I'm going back to the old plan.

Tomorrow I will weigh in and change my ticker below to indicate where I truly stand at this time.

Hi Toni-Ann -- of course you're still welcome! We've missed you. Do the plan that works for you. I sort of laughed when I read your comment on it taking 10 years to lose 70 pounds. So what?! You'll still be in a better place. Ten years will pass whether you lose 70 pounds, stay the same, or gain some weight. Losing 70 pounds in 10 years sounds like a great option! We all want what we want when we want it, but . . .

My fingers are crossed! I hope you're doing okay.

I was up 4.8. Would you like my address??

Still less than your prediction Jessie. It's a new week.

Weigh in for me was good this week. Down another .8 pounds, for a grand total of 61. Our at work meetings are changing to monthly pass now, which is nice, but we have to have 20 people signed up to keep it going. I hope that happens, because it is so convienent to go once a week during my lunch hour. If not, I will make the effort to find a new meeting, but I hope that doesn't happen, because I love my leader!! We should know on Tuesday if we can keep having our at work meetings.

Lots of people will want to do it come January 1. Can the "at work" folks wait for the January 1 commitment?

I was up 0.6 this week. It was not unexpected. I was in a hearing all yesterday morning, so I didn't get to the meeting. I did, however, go to weigh in. I am going to an alternate meeting this afternoon. Can't wait to learn everything about the new program.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Still less than your prediction Jessie. It's a new week.

Hey, thanks for finding the bright side to that for me!

 

[sjms71]

Down .4 this week. Haven't read all my new info yet, glad to have etools back too. Will probably do the PowerStart in January after the Christmas holidays.

 

[sjms71]

Jessie came across this and thought of you http://sixsistersstuff.blogspot.com/2011/08/butterfinger-blondies.html

 

[jadeblue13]

Hello all! Just back from vacation-wowsa-Beach Club is awesome! We had a blast and my little water rat loved the pool. Unfortunately my son got a stomach bug the last night but he is fine now. At least he got to enjoy the week-especially Epcot.

I gained 1 lb. -not as bad as I thought it would be. I did manage to resist the chocolate crepes in France, but alas the profiteroles at Chefs de France got me. Oh well- We walked our legs off so I am sure that helped.

I am at 31 points now instead of 33 with the adjustment. I like the suggestions in the power start green tracker-sometimes I need new ideas. I tend to get in a rut with the things I like.


Now my new challenge-to bake (and not eat)Christmas cookies.

 

[sjms71]

Hello all! Just back from vacation-wowsa-Beach Club is awesome! We had a blast and my little water rat loved the pool. Unfortunately my son got a stomach bug the last night but he is fine now. At least he got to enjoy the week-especially Epcot.

I gained 1 lb. -not as bad as I thought it would be. I did manage to resist the chocolate crepes in France, but alas the profiteroles at Chefs de France got me. Oh well- We walked our legs off so I am sure that helped.

I am at 31 points now instead of 33 with the adjustment. I like the suggestions in the power start green tracker-sometimes I need new ideas. I tend to get in a rut with the things I like.


Now my new challenge-to bake (and not eat)Christmas cookies.

Glad you had a great vacation! Sorry your son got sick, but at least it was at the end of your vacation. OMG 1lb , that is awesome. Yes, I will be trying to resist all the Christmas cookies I will be baking too, it will be a challenge. I didn't realized you lived in Lehigh Valley, know it well have lots of friends in that area and my brother lives in Whitehall.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Jessie came across this and thought of you http://sixsistersstuff.blogspot.com/2011/08/butterfinger-blondies.html

HOLY CRAP!!

Unfortunately, I have all the ingredients required to make those...!

 

[sjms71]

Sorry, was originally looking at this recipe http://sixsistersstuff.blogspot.com/2011/11/apple-cider-caramel-cookies-recipe.html

But saw he word butterfinger and had to investigate

 

[robinb]

You guys are so baaaaddddd ! First ingredient: 1 cup butter, second ingredient: 1 cup brown sugar, third ingredient: 1/2 cup white sugar ... and don't forget the 2 cups of chopped Butterfingers! O-M-G does that sound good !

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

You guys are so baaaaddddd ! First ingredient: 1 cup butter, second ingredient: 1 cup brown sugar, third ingredient: 1/2 cup white sugar ... and don't forget the 2 cups of chopped Butterfingers! O-M-G does that sound good !

How could we possibly forget that?!!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Oooh, look at this one...

http://sixsistersstuff.blogspot.com/2011/10/easy-bite-size-apple-pie-recipe.html

It's portion controlled!!!

 

[sjms71]

I am really into crafting so a friend told me about this website pinintrest.com. It has everything from crafts, to DIY projects to hair, clothes and food. Somehow while on there I got distracted away from the crafts and wondered to all the recipe websites .

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Jessie came across this and thought of you http://sixsistersstuff.blogspot.com/2011/08/butterfinger-blondies.html

Well...they're in the oven!

 

[sjms71]

Well...they're in the oven!

It's research for your cookbook......

 

[sjms71]

Well...they're in the oven!

Well...........how were they?

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Well...........how were they?

Well... I thought they were just way too sweet. I had one last night and I'm not tempted to have anymore. DH likes them; DS loves them. He had two at breakfast this morning. At 61 pounds, I'll let him get away with that but he did have bacon and milk too. I took pictures that I'll post at some point. So, no need to rush out and buy Butter Finger chocolate bars! I'm not saying they weren't good because they were but they were just kind of sickening because they were so sweet. I only made half the batch.

 

[pinkxray]

I just wanted to say that I did my first 5k this morning!!!!

I started the Couch to 5k program in Sept and can't believe I made it all the way through. I am so proud that I jogged the whole way with NO walking breaks at all.

Weigh wise it has been a tough weekend. So much holiday temptation but I have been jogging and doing Jillian Michaels 30 Day Ripped dvd which is killer.

I am hoping to have any lose on Tues. but it will be tough to pull off. I think I should be happy if I manage to maintain this month.




Those butterfinger blondies sounds so good. I wish I never clicked on the link.

 

[Sandi]

Congratulations Pinkxray! Finishing your first 5K is a wonderful accomplishment. Pretty soon you will finishing your second and then your tenth!