Weight Watchers Chat - Part II

[book_junkie]

I am not diabetic, but I've noticed that there are separate pamphlets at our WW facility for various conditions and issues. Maybe there is one for diabetes coordination. Did you search the e-tools to see if they have recommendations. It seems like this would be a pretty common issue, so WW must have some recommendations for how many fruits to eat in a day and when. Just a thought.

I've looked online and can't fine it, and the one "section" has those just as confused as I am... and one nasty private message that shouldn't be repeated... I emailed for answers, but no response yet.

I had tried out a couple of meetings before going the online route, but they were, well, less then encouraging - more than Maybe I'll just try walking in and see if someone can help. If not, I have a long weekend off from work, and maybe between my hubbie and I, we can cross-reference everything and make it work... A home-grown reference for those in my shoes...

 

[Sandi]

I've looked online and can't fine it, and the one "section" has those just as confused as I am... and one nasty private message that shouldn't be repeated... I emailed for answers, but no response yet.

I had tried out a couple of meetings before going the online route, but they were, well, less then encouraging - more than Maybe I'll just try walking in and see if someone can help. If not, I have a long weekend off from work, and maybe between my hubbie and I, we can cross-reference everything and make it work... A home-grown reference for those in my shoes...

I'm sorry the website Wasn't helpful.

 

[jadeblue13]

Okay gang, I need a virtual kick in the pants.
I am up 1 lb. again so total loss of 12.6 I really thought I would be hitting 15lbs by now. Aargh!

I made some of the ww 1pt+ soup- I seem to lose when I have soup and salad or soup and 1/2 sandwich each day for lunch. But it gets boring fast.

What do you eat for lunch? It's my hardest meal to plan. I travel around for my job as an early intervention teacher so it needs to be portable most days.

TIA!

 

[wvdisneyfamily]

I just signed back up yesterday because WW is the only plan I can reasonably work into my life. I've got a long way to go...so long it seems overwhelming. My motivations are my son and husband. I need to be healthy for them as well as use what I'm relearning on WW to help them make healthier choices.

 

[stayhomemom77]

I'm back!

I wasn't avoiding the thread (although I made absolutely NO pretense of tracking whatsoever over Christmas) but I was visiting family during the holidays (we were on vacation from December 14th until January 6th--whoot!) so web access was virtually non existent.

So, there was a fearful gain over that three week period (I gained 13 pounds if my scale is to be believed!!) but I began tracking again the instant I got home. It was actually a pleasure to get back to my own kitchen where I had control over food choices and portion control (my mother in law is a nightmare for giant portions and full fat food) and had all my tools on hand for easy tracking.

I weigh in on Monday so I'll report on my losses then but I can tell from the mirror and the way my clothing fits that some of what I packed on has already melted off. Whew!

I'm finding it hard to fit a work out in this week. I have precious little free time until the evening and then I have no space (or inclination, to be honest) to do anything at that point either. The living room is very small and the kids are under foot and I have no place else to go in the winter so working out in the winter HAS to be done while they are in school. Unfortunately, I've been so ridiculously busy during school hours that I haven't been able to squeeze anything in all week!

In spite of that, I've been walking and cleaning and earning some activity points that way. Thank goodness!

The goal for next week is to fit in at least three "acutal" workouts in addition to what I've got going on this week.

Great job to all those that have been successful lately!

 

[Sandi]

Okay gang, I need a virtual kick in the pants.
I am up 1 lb. again so total loss of 12.6 I really thought I would be hitting 15lbs by now. Aargh!

I made some of the ww 1pt+ soup- I seem to lose when I have soup and salad or soup and 1/2 sandwich each day for lunch. But it gets boring fast.

What do you eat for lunch? It's my hardest meal to plan. I travel around for my job as an early intervention teacher so it needs to be portable most days.TIA!

I bring my lunch to work nearly every day. We have a refrigerator and microwave oven here. For lunch, I have a frozen dinner (WW Smart Ones, Healthy Choice, Lean Cuisine -- whatever was on sale), a bag of cut up veggies (carrots, celery, etc.), and a piece of fruit. On days I have to travel, I will pack a sandwich in place of the frozen meal or I'll swing by a Subway for a 6 inch turkey sandwich or spinich salad. That's my "go to" lunch place if I'm not with clients, etc. Maybe you could switch up your sandwich so you're doing a wrap in pita or a tortilla some days. Also, play with what goes in your sandwich. If you're always doing turkey, try ham or chicken breast.

I wish I had more ideas for you. Lunch is something I'm not paying close attention to because I'm usually continuing to work through it -- not a good thing, but I want to get my work done!

 

[NC State]

I too bring my lunch to work nearly every day. We have a refrigerator and microwave oven here. For lunch, I have a frozen dinner (WW Smart Ones, Healthy Choice, Lean Cuisine -- whatever was on sale), I make the zero point soup in my crock pot and freeze it in small bowls (I can go for two weeks on one pot) and a piece of fruit.

 

[lisajl]

I bring my lunch to work nearly every day. We have a refrigerator and microwave oven here. For lunch, I have a frozen dinner (WW Smart Ones, Healthy Choice, Lean Cuisine -- whatever was on sale), a bag of cut up veggies (carrots, celery, etc.), and a piece of fruit. On days I have to travel, I will pack a sandwich in place of the frozen meal or I'll swing by a Subway for a 6 inch turkey sandwich or spinich salad. That's my "go to" lunch place if I'm not with clients, etc. Maybe you could switch up your sandwich so you're doing a wrap in pita or a tortilla some days. Also, play with what goes in your sandwich. If you're always doing turkey, try ham or chicken breast.

I wish I had more ideas for you. Lunch is something I'm not paying close attention to because I'm usually continuing to work through it -- not a good thing, but I want to get my work done!

I do the same thing. I just bought 10 of the Smart Ones because they were on sale at Meijer and I had a coupon for $3 off 10.
Yesterday, though, I took leftover shredded chicken (BBQ), no bread with that, celery and fresh strawberries. That with a water was enough to keep me going till I got home.

 

[lisajl]

I don't know what my weigh in will be on Monday, all I can say is...MY JEANS are LOOSE!!! Woo Hoo!!!

Last weigh in 167.2

Want to weigh 150 by June 2012

Want to weigh 140 by Oct 2012

 

[BabyTigger99]

Welcome to all the newbies!! I am just moving right along right now. Kind of just staying the same, unfortunately. I really need a big kick in the pants right now!!

 

[robinb]

Hi guys! I didn't go to my meeting this week, but I did enter yesterday's weight on the scale. Up 2.8 in the last month. Not bad, but looking back on my weight history it looks like a mountain range. Peaks of higher weight and valleys of weight loss. Rinse and repeat. I am currently only 10 pounds lighter than when I started WW 2+ years ago. Man, they have made a boat load of money off me!

I tracked yesterday's meals and when I was eating them I thought I was doing pretty good. Eggs and turkey bacon for breakfast, Rachel Ray's Chicken Cacciatore stoup for lunch and a salad with Newman's own lite italian dressing, skirt steak fajitas on low carb tortillas with fat free sour cream ... and I ate 44 points! Ug .

Off to Gina's Skinny website to try to find something with less points for dinner.

 

[kinntj]

Hey everyone! I haven't read through this entire thread yet (I will try to catch up) but I wanted to join in here...hoping it will help me not feel so alone in this WW journey!
Anyway, I'm shooting to lose 40 by 40. Meaning, I turn 40 in November (and I will be in Disney!!)...and I'd like to lose 40 pounds by then. I just did the math and really that's just under a pound per week so it's NOT impossible.
I look forward to reading through this thread and getting to know you all, and hopefully sharing my good news!

I'm new too and welcome! I think 40 by 40 is a great goal. Just break that 40 lbs up and take it one or two at a time. We're here for you! You're not alone.

Okay gang, I need a virtual kick in the pants.
I am up 1 lb. again so total loss of 12.6 I really thought I would be hitting 15lbs by now. Aargh!

I made some of the ww 1pt+ soup- I seem to lose when I have soup and salad or soup and 1/2 sandwich each day for lunch. But it gets boring fast.

What do you eat for lunch? It's my hardest meal to plan. I travel around for my job as an early intervention teacher so it needs to be portable most days.

TIA!

Virtual kick in the pants on it's way! You're still down, so don't beat yourself up too much. Start again and keep going! The good thing is, you know what your trouble area is. Just start making up a list of things for lunch and put it on your fridge or kitchen cupboard and pick from it. One of my tricks is to precook lean steak/beef, pork, chicken or turkey and keep them separate in baggies. Pick from them for whatever you may like, sandwiches, salads, on pasta or rice. I've learned to go with what I like, otherwise the program won't work for me. I love cold WW pasta and brown rice so it works for me. You might not, but you could try it. If I find any ideas, I'll post them for you. Portable is hard, but with some research you can find foods that will be more satisfying for you and less boring.

I just signed back up yesterday because WW is the only plan I can reasonably work into my life. I've got a long way to go...so long it seems overwhelming. My motivations are my son and husband. I need to be healthy for them as well as use what I'm relearning on WW to help them make healthier choices.

YAY! Another newbie! I agree that WW is a great plan to get you to eat healthy, but in a way that's not torture. I think your motivation is great and stay focused on that. On the Biggest Loser, Dovett said to a contestant "look at your son, this is why you do it". Your family is more valuable than smaller jeans. The smaller jean sizes are just a great plus that comes with it.

I don't know what my weigh in will be on Monday, all I can say is...MY JEANS are LOOSE!!! Woo Hoo!!!

Last weigh in 167.2

Want to weigh 150 by June 2012

Want to weigh 140 by Oct 2012

Fantastic!!! Great goals!

Welcome to all the newbies!! I am just moving right along right now. Kind of just staying the same, unfortunately. I really need a big kick in the pants right now!!

Thank you for the welcome! Another kick in the pants coming to you!!! We all need it once in awhile. I'm still in the honeymoon phase of my first week, so some day I'll need that kick. Stick around for the payback. Do you need to shake up your eating a bit? Have you tried to eat a little more on one day and eat less another? It's a trick some experts say to use when you plateau. Also change your exercise routine.

Hi guys! I am currently only 10 pounds lighter than when I started WW 2+ years ago. Man, they have made a boat load of money off me!

I tracked yesterday's meals and when I was eating them I thought I was doing pretty good. Eggs and turkey bacon for breakfast, Rachel Ray's Chicken Cacciatore stoup for lunch and a salad with Newman's own lite italian dressing, skirt steak fajitas on low carb tortillas with fat free sour cream ... and I ate 44 points! Ug .

Off to Gina's Skinny website to try to find something with less points for dinner.

You are still down 10 lbs, so that's excellent. Did you track and then fall off during those 2 years? Those points do add up fast, don't they? Can you make something with beans in it? Low points and very filling.

I love skinnytaste.com! I'm making 2 of her recipes this weekend. I'm making 3 bean chili and chicken caccatore. I think the family will like that.

Keep up the tracking everyone! My weigh in day is today, but since I just started yesterday it's the same. My motivation is very high now since I just started. I call it the honeymoon phase!

 

[jadeblue13]

I do the same thing. I just bought 10 of the Smart Ones because they were on sale at Meijer and I had a coupon for $3 off 10.
Yesterday, though, I took leftover shredded chicken (BBQ), no bread with that, celery and fresh strawberries. That with a water was enough to keep me going till I got home.

Thanks everyone for your lunch ideas-I'll have to think outside the box a little for my travel days. Lately I was going to Zoup or Subway in place of the fast food places (sorta how I got to this weight over the years) but then my husband had a hissy fit over the budget and all the WW fees, etc etc.

I need a microwave for my car problem solved

Thanks kinntj for the kick-watch for the payback

 

[Sandi]

I don't know what my weigh in will be on Monday, all I can say is...MY JEANS are LOOSE!!! Woo Hoo!!!

Last weigh in 167.2

Want to weigh 150 by June 2012

Want to weigh 140 by Oct 2012

That there is what we call an NSV -- Non-Scale Victory! I cheer your victory.

Hi guys! I didn't go to my meeting this week, but I did enter yesterday's weight on the scale. Up 2.8 in the last month. Not bad, but looking back on my weight history it looks like a mountain range. Peaks of higher weight and valleys of weight loss. Rinse and repeat. I am currently only 10 pounds lighter than when I started WW 2+ years ago. Man, they have made a boat load of money off me!

I tracked yesterday's meals and when I was eating them I thought I was doing pretty good. Eggs and turkey bacon for breakfast, Rachel Ray's Chicken Cacciatore stoup for lunch and a salad with Newman's own lite italian dressing, skirt steak fajitas on low carb tortillas with fat free sour cream ... and I ate 44 points! Ug .

Off to Gina's Skinny website to try to find something with less points for dinner.

I've got one of those mountain ranges going myself Robin. The ups and downs are frustrating, but it's better than just going up. I'm Lifetime, but am 10 pounds from goal and probably closer to 15 pounds from where I want to be. So, you are not alone. Let's keep pushing ourselves and one another.

 

[Sandi]

Thanks everyone for your lunch ideas-I'll have to think outside the box a little for my travel days. Lately I was going to Zoup or Subway in place of the fast food places (sorta how I got to this weight over the years) but then my husband had a hissy fit over the budget and all the WW fees, etc etc.

I need a microwave for my car problem solved

Thanks kinntj for the kick-watch for the payback

Tell your DH to get over it. Look, we're trying to take better care of ourselves so that we can take care of our families, jobs, friends, etc. I'm not wasting money on booze, drugs, shopping, movies, parties, etc. I'm "investing" money in a healthy lifestyle. If you spend a little more money on Zoup! or Subway now instead of McD's, etc., you'll get to WW lifetime status sooner and then you can quit paying the WW fees.

 

[slp1650]

Hello everyone!

I signed up for weight watchers just over two weeks ago to try and get a hold on my weight. I'm looking to lose at least 20 pounds and get a better, healthier lifestyle.

So far, I'm down about 6-7 pounds. I'm just using the online tracking plan because my life is way to hectic and constantly changing for me to get to meetings on a normal schedule.

Today I was actually excited to go to the store to find out what I could and couldn't eat. The challenge for me right now is that I'm in an extended stay housing situation as I wait for my own house to get done. I've gotten as much stuff that I could microwave or prepare without cooking that's still within a good point value. It was also buy 1 get 1 free on the Weight Watchers desserts so I picked up a few of those.

I don't know how long it'll take me to lose the weight or how long I'll be on the program, but I'm definitely excited to be starting this journey. It's something I've been needing to do for a while...

 

[jadeblue13]

Tell your DH to get over it. Look, we're trying to take better care of ourselves so that we can take care of our families, jobs, friends, etc. I'm not wasting money on booze, drugs, shopping, movies, parties, etc. I'm "investing" money in a healthy lifestyle. If you spend a little more money on Zoup! or Subway now instead of McD's, etc., you'll get to WW lifetime status sooner and then you can quit paying the WW fees.

Thanks, Sandi! My DH has been supportive but every Jan we have the "budget discussion" and look to get back on track-add to that the fact that I want to get a treadmill and it was too much for him. He'll snap out of it.

 

[kinntj]

Last night was DH's work winter party and I did good on dinner with eating turkey, string beans and ceasar salad (1/2 cup) with a 1/2 glass of white wine. Then I walked into the dessert room...I grabbed a chocolate raspberry trifle. Very rich and yummy! Lots of Points!

Looks like I'm using most of my weekly points on yesterday and hope to reel it in the rest of the weekend. I'm making pork chops for dinner.

Tracking really does help, even though I'm shocked by the value of certain foods. I had 2 sausage links this morning with my scrambled eggs and grapefruit. Those sausage links blew me out of the water. No more pork sausage for me. Turkey or chicken anyone?

Keep going....

 

[NC State]

I love turkey bacon, it's only 1 pt per slice.

 

[Sandi]

Thanks, Sandi! My DH has been supportive but every Jan we have the "budget discussion" and look to get back on track-add to that the fact that I want to get a treadmill and it was too much for him. He'll snap out of it.

Oh, good. Been there myself! I actually convinced my DH to buy a treadmill many years. DH was right on that one.