Weight Watchers Chat - Part II

[averill94]

I almost quit WW 2 weeks ago when I weighed in with a 2.2 gain. I was really angry and upset and tired of this yo-yo situation I seem to find myself in. I sat and waited for the meeting to begin and seriously thought about leaving. I didn't leave and I listened to our leader and members sharing. I had thoughts of going home and just blowing it, ordering exactly what I wanted at Chipotle and giving up!

But as I left the meeting, I decided I needed to do a serious self evaluation. After all, my leader had requested I bring my tracker to the next meeting. Well, I don't need my leader to tell me some of the things I could figure out for myself. I stopped at Chipotle for my dinner, got the 8 pt salad.

The next day I went back over my week and assessed where I can make changes. I honed in on a couple of bad habits I had that I was trying to incorporate in to my program. But honestly, I needed to scale them back. I could keep them but limit it to a 1-2x a week ordeal, instead of daily.

Thursday was my weigh-in and I lost 2 of the lbs I had ganed. I handed over my tracker to my leader with confidence. I can't imagine she's going to find things in there that I haven't already addressed and demonstrated by my actions.

I am resolved to keep going. I am resolved to letting go of some of those habits. I am resolved to letting this be the year about me losing this weight and not letting excuses or bad habits stand in my way. But my drive, my motivating factor, is that when I run my next half marathon in September, I won't look like the same as I did when I ran my previous half marathon in January. That's my goal!

I am so glad you are still going Jac! I feel the same way. I have been messing around with the same 5 pounds (yes I really still am!). Today at weigh in I was down .2. But I will take it.

The one thing I am 100% certain of is, if I stop going I will GAIN EVERYTHING back.

So I will be happy to hover at my 32lb loss and hopefully see the scale go down next Sunday. Thyis week was all about moving more. 2 activity points per day.

Have a great week everyone,
Margaret

 

[slp1650]

Hello everyone!

Well, I dropped about .6 last week, but this week it's a 1 pound gain. I'm not too worried about it cause I just ran the Princess Half and so that should help me out some.

I haven't had time to check up on how things have been going for everyone. Todays my one day of internet before I go back to no internet for one more week (March 4th the house gets connected!). I'll be back then!

Hope everyone's doing well!

 

[TashaRVT]

So I'm just wondering... will eating a high-sodium meal the day before your usual weigh-in day really affect your weight d/t water retention the next day?

The reason I'm asking is because I had a sushi-bonanza for dinner with some really good friends last night, and today I'm exactly the same weight as last week. Believe me, I'm grateful that there's been no gain - that's the most important thing! Just curious

 

[GSD4ME]

Had a pretty busy weekend since I'm taking a class on Saturdays in order to prepare for taking the test for my Professional in Human Resources certification this May or June, and then Sunday was tied up with church, grocery shopping and music rehearsals at church (I direct a 2 children's choirs, a youth praise band and sing in the adult praise band and Chancel Choir - and the praise bands both rehearse on Sundays). BUT . . . when I weighed in on Saturday, I have now lost a total of 20 pounds!!!

As a reward, I bought myself a new bead for my Pandora bracelet - I've decided that I'm going to reward myself for every 20 pounds I lose. For the next 20 -which I'm hoping to lose by the end of April when my husband and I go to the Smoky Mountains to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary - I want to get a Dept. 56 piece at the store they have down there. I figure getting something memorable is a lot better than celebrating with a cheeseburger or an ice cream sundae!!! LOL!

Hope everyone has been having a good week. My tendonitis seems to be more under control, thanks to the shot I had to get last week (PAINFUL!!!), so I have been able to hit the treadmill the past couple days. My plan is to do it 5 days a week and gradually work back up to running again.

 

[Ready to go in Ok]

Just thought I'd say hello. I just started WW online a week and a half ago. Its my 3rd time with WW, 1st time online. I've missed it, but man has it changed! I like it though. I'm definitely eating better this time. Lots more fruits and veggies since they're "free". So hi!

 

[BabyTigger99]

LIFETIME!!!! As of today, I am officially a Lifetime member of WW!!! I have officially lost an even 72 pounds, and I feel AMAZING!! I love WW, and it is a program that works!! I love seeing that I have inspired friends to join their own WW journey, and I love supporting them along their way!!

Ha ha ha, can you tell I am a little excited??

 

[KristinS]

Just had a great workout at the gym, I earned 15 activity points! (But I never use them, I just love seeing them stack up.) I had a bad week last week with nibbling and snacking, and therefore didn't see a change on the scale. And then for the Oscars, I splurged and ate (a lot of) pan crust pepperoni pizza from Pizza Hut. That certain time of the month is really killer, I feel like I want to (and almost do) eat everything in sight, am never full or satisfied, and can only think about what I'm going to eat next. It's such a brain game. BUT, getting back on track this week, I hope to make up for last week's badness with a good number on the scale come Sunday. I'm shooting for a 3 or a 4.

 

[lisajl]

LIFETIME!!!! As of today, I am officially a Lifetime member of WW!!! I have officially lost an even 72 pounds, and I feel AMAZING!! I love WW, and it is a program that works!! I love seeing that I have inspired friends to join their own WW journey, and I love supporting them along their way!!

Ha ha ha, can you tell I am a little excited??

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

 

[lisajl]

Well my weigh in last night I just maintained. I was hoping to meet my 10% goal, but not yet. I only have .2 to go, but it seems so far away!
I am not giving up yet...My sister has only 14 lbs left to lose, I have 22 to go.
I am trying to stay positive but sometimes it is very hard to do ladies.

 

[TiggerFan3590]

LIFETIME!!!! As of today, I am officially a Lifetime member of WW!!! I have officially lost an even 72 pounds, and I feel AMAZING!! I love WW, and it is a program that works!! I love seeing that I have inspired friends to join their own WW journey, and I love supporting them along their way!!

Ha ha ha, can you tell I am a little excited??

Congratulations!!!!!!

 

[TiggerFan3590]

Well my weigh in last night I just maintained. I was hoping to meet my 10% goal, but not yet. I only have .2 to go, but it seems so far away!
I am not giving up yet...My sister has only 14 lbs left to lose, I have 22 to go.
I am trying to stay positive but sometimes it is very hard to do ladies.

You are doing great Lisa~Staying positive is sometimes not so easy but think about how many pounds you have lost!

 

[Sandi]

So I'm just wondering... will eating a high-sodium meal the day before your usual weigh-in day really affect your weight d/t water retention the next day?

The reason I'm asking is because I had a sushi-bonanza for dinner with some really good friends last night, and today I'm exactly the same weight as last week. Believe me, I'm grateful that there's been no gain - that's the most important thing! Just curious

I think the extra sodium in your system will cause you to retain water, but probably only for about 24 hours. That's just what I've seen on my own behaviors, eating, and weigh ins.

Had a pretty busy weekend since I'm taking a class on Saturdays in order to prepare for taking the test for my Professional in Human Resources certification this May or June, and then Sunday was tied up with church, grocery shopping and music rehearsals at church (I direct a 2 children's choirs, a youth praise band and sing in the adult praise band and Chancel Choir - and the praise bands both rehearse on Sundays). BUT . . . when I weighed in on Saturday, I have now lost a total of 20 pounds!!!

As a reward, I bought myself a new bead for my Pandora bracelet - I've decided that I'm going to reward myself for every 20 pounds I lose. For the next 20 -which I'm hoping to lose by the end of April when my husband and I go to the Smoky Mountains to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary - I want to get a Dept. 56 piece at the store they have down there. I figure getting something memorable is a lot better than celebrating with a cheeseburger or an ice cream sundae!!! LOL!

Hope everyone has been having a good week. My tendonitis seems to be more under control, thanks to the shot I had to get last week (PAINFUL!!!), so I have been able to hit the treadmill the past couple days. My plan is to do it 5 days a week and gradually work back up to running again.

20 pounds is terrific. Congratulations. I like your reward, too. Have fun with those beads.

LIFETIME!!!! As of today, I am officially a Lifetime member of WW!!! I have officially lost an even 72 pounds, and I feel AMAZING!! I love WW, and it is a program that works!! I love seeing that I have inspired friends to join their own WW journey, and I love supporting them along their way!!

Ha ha ha, can you tell I am a little excited??

OMG, that's fabulous. You have great reason to be excited. That is a major accomplishment. Yea you!

 

[Twingle]

LIFETIME!!!! As of today, I am officially a Lifetime member of WW!!! I have officially lost an even 72 pounds, and I feel AMAZING!! I love WW, and it is a program that works!! I love seeing that I have inspired friends to join their own WW journey, and I love supporting them along their way!!

Ha ha ha, can you tell I am a little excited??

WONDERFUL JOB! Whoo Hoo!

 

[robinb]

LIFETIME!!!! As of today, I am officially a Lifetime member of WW!!! I have officially lost an even 72 pounds, and I feel AMAZING!! I love WW, and it is a program that works!! I love seeing that I have inspired friends to join their own WW journey, and I love supporting them along their way!!

Ha ha ha, can you tell I am a little excited??

Whoo hoo! Congratulations .

 

[averill94]

LIFETIME!!!! As of today, I am officially a Lifetime member of WW!!! I have officially lost an even 72 pounds, and I feel AMAZING!! I love WW, and it is a program that works!! I love seeing that I have inspired friends to join their own WW journey, and I love supporting them along their way!!

Ha ha ha, can you tell I am a little excited??

WOW Congrtulations!!!!!

Good for you that is so exciting!

Inspiring!

 

[sjms71]

LIFETIME!!!! As of today, I am officially a Lifetime member of WW!!! I have officially lost an even 72 pounds, and I feel AMAZING!! I love WW, and it is a program that works!! I love seeing that I have inspired friends to join their own WW journey, and I love supporting them along their way!!

Ha ha ha, can you tell I am a little excited??

I am so happy for you! I still remember that feeling myself. It's great, enjoy every second of it. YOU'RE AN INSPIRATION!

 

[sjms71]

HAPPY LEAP DAY!

I'm going for my 40th birthday in a few weeks. I'll be solo for a few days, so if you wanted to meet up for a girls only hang out at the MK for Leap day.....just sayin"

Toni-ann hope you are enjoying your time there. I really so wish I was there today . We leave on Saturday for Florida, non Disney . Hoping to maybe sneak at least a day in. Also, I know you said it was a b-day trip, not sure when it is or was but.......HAPPYBIRTHDAY!

 

[sjms71]

I am so glad you are still going Jac! I feel the same way. I have been messing around with the same 5 pounds (yes I really still am!). Today at weigh in I was down .2. But I will take it.

The one thing I am 100% certain of is, if I stop going I will GAIN EVERYTHING back.

So I will be happy to hover at my 32lb loss and hopefully see the scale go down next Sunday. Thyis week was all about moving more. 2 activity points per day.

Have a great week everyone,
Margaret

Good job Margaret, it all adds up, hope you are reaching your goal of moving more

Hello everyone!

Well, I dropped about .6 last week, but this week it's a 1 pound gain. I'm not too worried about it cause I just ran the Princess Half and so that should help me out some.

I haven't had time to check up on how things have been going for everyone. Todays my one day of internet before I go back to no internet for one more week (March 4th the house gets connected!). I'll be back then!

Hope everyone's doing well!

Glad you are checking in with us and you are right don't sweat that 1lb. You are doing great.

So I'm just wondering... will eating a high-sodium meal the day before your usual weigh-in day really affect your weight d/t water retention the next day?

The reason I'm asking is because I had a sushi-bonanza for dinner with some really good friends last night, and today I'm exactly the same weight as last week. Believe me, I'm grateful that there's been no gain - that's the most important thing! Just curious

I think it depends on the person. I personally would gain about 3lbs over a high sodium meal. But that is me and I know that so then would avoid eating out before weigh in. Hope it didn't effect you in anyway, but if it did drink more water.

Had a pretty busy weekend since I'm taking a class on Saturdays in order to prepare for taking the test for my Professional in Human Resources certification this May or June, and then Sunday was tied up with church, grocery shopping and music rehearsals at church (I direct a 2 children's choirs, a youth praise band and sing in the adult praise band and Chancel Choir - and the praise bands both rehearse on Sundays). BUT . . . when I weighed in on Saturday, I have now lost a total of 20 pounds!!!

As a reward, I bought myself a new bead for my Pandora bracelet - I've decided that I'm going to reward myself for every 20 pounds I lose. For the next 20 -which I'm hoping to lose by the end of April when my husband and I go to the Smoky Mountains to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary - I want to get a Dept. 56 piece at the store they have down there. I figure getting something memorable is a lot better than celebrating with a cheeseburger or an ice cream sundae!!! LOL!

Hope everyone has been having a good week. My tendonitis seems to be more under control, thanks to the shot I had to get last week (PAINFUL!!!), so I have been able to hit the treadmill the past couple days. My plan is to do it 5 days a week and gradually work back up to running again.

20 is awesome! I thought about the pandora bracelet as a reward after the fact so, I think it's a great idea.

Just thought I'd say hello. I just started WW online a week and a half ago. Its my 3rd time with WW, 1st time online. I've missed it, but man has it changed! I like it though. I'm definitely eating better this time. Lots more fruits and veggies since they're "free". So hi!

hi good luck, let us know if we can help

Well my weigh in last night I just maintained. I was hoping to meet my 10% goal, but not yet. I only have .2 to go, but it seems so far away!
I am not giving up yet...My sister has only 14 lbs left to lose, I have 22 to go.
I am trying to stay positive but sometimes it is very hard to do ladies.

We have all been there. You are doing great and I know when we want something so bad it just seems like we struggle to get there. Stick with it and when you surpass that .2 you will be so glad you didn't give up

 

[averill94]

Anytbody want to share their favorite breakfast ideas? I am in a bit of a rut.....
my fave for a while was avocado on a sandwich round with tomato. Its getting old quick!

Margaret

 

[BabyTigger99]

I am an oatmeal girl in the morning. I have like 6 different kinds that I keep at work, which gives me good variety. Four points for my oatmeal, and then two points for my coffee with creamer.