Weight Watchers Chat - Part II

[GSD4ME]

Well, I was down another 1.8 pounds yesterday when I weighed myself; so, that's 21.8 pounds so far. I exercised more this past week, too.

I have a question for everyone: Do you typically eat all your weekly points and your activity points each week? I rarely use any of them - and I have a hard time some days just eating all my daily points. I find myself with anywhere from 1 - 5 points left at the end of the day and I don't want to eat something just to use the points - especially if I'm not hungry, you know? Just wondering what others do about the weekly and activity points.

Thanks, in advance!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Oh, my goodness. I know how you feel. I think I ate all my WPs yesterday -- yup in one day within about one hour. Yikes. There is a lot of time between now and Wednesday morning and that's not a good thing at this rate.

Stay strong Jessie. Here's to getting back under control.

I managed to get back on track yesterday, Sandi, and stay within my points. Things have been pretty good today so far. I made butternut squash fries to go with my turkey burger for lunch and didn't have lunch until 1:00 so hopefully,
this will get me through til supper without having to eating anything before then. Thanks for your encouraging words.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Well, I was down another 1.8 pounds yesterday when I weighed myself; so, that's 21.8 pounds so far. I exercised more this past week, too.

I have a question for everyone: Do you typically eat all your weekly points and your activity points each week? I rarely use any of them - and I have a hard time some days just eating all my daily points. I find myself with anywhere from 1 - 5 points left at the end of the day and I don't want to eat something just to use the points - especially if I'm not hungry, you know? Just wondering what others do about the weekly and activity points.

Thanks, in advance!

I use every one of my Weekly points and all of my daily points. On the rare occasion that I earn an activity point, I don't normally eat it.

If you're having trouble eating your daily points, try eating things like regular cheese instead of low fat cheese or regular bread or yogurt instead of low fat bread or yogurt -- just examples. You can find ways to increase your points without having to increase the volume of food that you consume.

 

[GSD4ME]

Thanks! That's some really good advice. I will have to try that - like on a day like today when I have 8 points left over!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Thanks! That's some really good advice. I will have to try that - like on a day like today when I have 8 points left over!

I wish they would let me eat other people's left over points!

 

[KAA1972]

Hi all--

I just subscribed to the thread. Just joined WW and I feel like I need some extra support. I'm two weeks in-- 2.8 loss first week and 2.6 gain second week. Can we say yo yo dieter??? I'm looking forward to learning about everyone's weight loss journey as I embark upon my own.

 

[averill94]

I use ALL of my points and never have a problem using my daily points.....

as a matter of fact I am off to a terrible start with my new point target. I was so proud and happy on weigh in day and thought I am doing this! Then yesterday came home and started eating rye bread with butter, 3 peces later added on some chocolate chips. I stuck to my dinner but I am so disappointed.

Why does that happen to us? I had a great plan for the entire day and I blew it!

 

[Sandi]

I wish they would let me eat other people's left over points!

LOL! When they figure that out, sign me up!

Hi all--

I just subscribed to the thread. Just joined WW and I feel like I need some extra support. I'm two weeks in-- 2.8 loss first week and 2.6 gain second week. Can we say yo yo dieter??? I'm looking forward to learning about everyone's weight loss journey as I embark upon my own.

This is a really helpful thread for me. I re-joined WW about 2 years ago and have been sticking with this DIS Group since then. It's sort of like having daily (or more frequent) group meetings. I do go to my WI at the WW facility every Wednesday and stay for the meeting, but this thread is extra support for me.

Good luck in your journey!

 

[slp1650]

I use ALL of my points and never have a problem using my daily points.....

as a matter of fact I am off to a terrible start with my new point target. I was so proud and happy on weigh in day and thought I am doing this! Then yesterday came home and started eating rye bread with butter, 3 peces later added on some chocolate chips. I stuck to my dinner but I am so disappointed.

Why does that happen to us? I had a great plan for the entire day and I blew it!

Mishaps can happen, but you can't let them get you down. Just because you ate more than you wanted to for a snack or a meal, doesn't mean you've messed up. Just take a breath, and get back on track for the next day. Take every day, every meal one step at a time.

I actually give myself days where I can eat something I technically shouldn't... it helps keep cravings down and I use it more like a reward. Ok, I was good and cooked 4 miles and had decent lunches, I'll let myself go out and get ___ tonight. It also helps for when I know I have a busy week and might not be able to stay on track so much.

Don't let it get you down though! You'll be able to get back on your plan in no time!

 

[StitchesGr8Fan]

Lost steam this week and I'm bummed. Only lost .2 this week even though I stayed within my points (daily and weeklies). Worried my weight loss is going to stall. A pep talk would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Sandi]

Lost steam this week and I'm bummed. Only lost .2 this week even though I stayed within my points (daily and weeklies). Worried my weight loss is going to stall. A pep talk would be greatly appreciated.

First of all, the word "only" never precedes the announcement of a loss. You had a LOSS my friend! Go get a 1/4 pound stick of butter and put it on your belly or hip. Now, take it away. Better without, huh!?! You are on a weight loss trajectory and that is not a stall. We all go through those plateaus and stalls and whatever else, but losing 0.2 pounds is a SUCCESS!!!!!

Good work. If you're staying within your points, it sounds like you might need to add in some more activity to get your body rockin again.

This is a new day and a new week. Be good to yourself and give yourself some credit. It is well deserved.

 

[BabyTigger99]

For those that are struggling...just remember. You didn't gain your weight overnight, so how can you expect to take it off overnight? If you have been on program for a bit and are hitting a plateau, change things up! Add in some new foods or a new exercise routine. For those just starting and struggling, try concentrating on just your food. Weigh everything, measure everything, write everything down.

And for everyone out there. NEVER compare yourself to anyone else. This is YOUR journey.

 

[TiggerFan3590]

For those that are struggling...just remember. You didn't gain your weight overnight, so how can you expect to take it off overnight? If you have been on program for a bit and are hitting a plateau, change things up! Add in some new foods or a new exercise routine. For those just starting and struggling, try concentrating on just your food. Weigh everything, measure everything, write everything down.

And for everyone out there. NEVER compare yourself to anyone else. This is YOUR journey.

Written like a true "leader" (to be).... Thank you for the support. I am in the struggling group.... I am OP now and will WI in a few minutes. I will take the number as it is, move forward and take it one day, one meal at a time.

This journey isn't always easy and it isn't "magical" but it is mine and I am greatful for the support given here...

 

[lisajl]

Upset at myself...gained .8 I was sooo close to that 10% goal. It also does not help that my sister has surpassed me and told me to exercise more.
Well, my knee swelled up on me Wed and I was not able to exercise from Wed to Sunday. I am happy my sister is doing well but I don't like how she is talking to me. I may have to change my nights that I go.
I really like our leader but for my own sanity, may have to go Tues.

Lisa

 

[5 at disney]

As I sit here at the computer sick because I ate too much "bad food", I am starting up again. I have been off of my meal plan for a week (yes, I know not a long time but I feel so sick right now). I started WW 2 years ago this May, I stopped for a period of 6 months in there due to a family death and needed to keep my mind healthy first. I have lost 50 lbs up till now and down from 18 to a 12 or 14. I stalled out and quit losing weight until I joined a "bootcamp" and learned how to workout better. I am now toning up and losing weight at the same time (except this last week). I look forward to encouraging others and keeping myself motivated too.

 

[disbabyndaddy]

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

I LOVE Fiber One! I ate it for breakfast almost every morning with frozen blueberries while in WW losing-mode. Now that I'm on Maintenance, I still do some, but I've discovered All-Bran and love it too. Guess I like the cardboard tree bark.

Hi Margaret, I have what I call my crunchy berry breakfast every morning -- and sometimes as a night time snack.

One cup of frozen berries (no sugar -- obviously): 0 points and a power food
6 ounce container light yogurt (artificially sweetened): 2 points and a power food
1/3 - 1/2 cup of General Mills Fiber One cereal: 2 points and a power food

I put the frozen berries and the yogurt in a two cup covered container and throw it in my briefcase. When I get to my office, I stir up the yogurt and berries which, by now, have a soft serve ice cream consistency, and then stir in my Fiber One. It's really delicious and I'm not tired of it yet. I eat that five days a week and still love it.

I buy bags of frozen mixed berries from Sam's Club and the bag containes blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. DH and DD17 like the berries, too, and they're usually picky about fresh versus frozen.

My sister works for General Mills and she says that I must be the only person who buys the original Fiber One wood chips. I'm taking little baggies of 1/2 cups of Fiber One to WDW when we go next month so I get my fiber every day.

I do the very same thing often for an evening snack! I recently tried Greek yogurt and don't mind it with the Fiber One and berries. I sometimes put a little quick oats in too to thicken it up. Yummy!

 

[averill94]

I LOVE Fiber One! I ate it for breakfast almost every morning with frozen blueberries while in WW losing-mode. Now that I'm on Maintenance, I still do some, but I've discovered All-Bran and love it too. Guess I like the cardboard tree bark.






I do the very same thing often for an evening snack! I recently tried Greek yogurt and don't mind it with the Fiber One and berries. I sometimes put a little quick oats in too to thicken it up. Yummy!

Thanks guys! I am picking up some today!
Margaret

 

[averill94]

As I sit here at the computer sick because I ate too much "bad food", I am starting up again. I have been off of my meal plan for a week (yes, I know not a long time but I feel so sick right now). I started WW 2 years ago this May, I stopped for a period of 6 months in there due to a family death and needed to keep my mind healthy first. I have lost 50 lbs up till now and down from 18 to a 12 or 14. I stalled out and quit losing weight until I joined a "bootcamp" and learned how to workout better. I am now toning up and losing weight at the same time (except this last week). I look forward to encouraging others and keeping myself motivated too.

I am right there with you 5 at disney! I am having trouble pulling myself out of it... Its sounds like you are doing so well overall!

It is a new day, new start!

 

[5 at disney]

Thanks Averill94. It is so much harder to restart then to just continue on the right path. My Disney trip is in June and I am wanting to go down another 2 sizes if I can.

 

[NC State]

I'm down another .8 lbs for a total lost of 36 lbs in one year! I have cut out my TV dinners for lunch and continued with my walking/running. I was able to run 3 miles in 39.41 mins this week. I thought I would never like the gym but I love it! Once I got pass the "I don't want to do it" everything has fallen into place. My word of advise would be "DON'T GIVE UP, JUST KEEPING MOVING".

-Stephanie