Weight Watchers Chat - Part II

[Sandi]

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

That's great Stephanie! You're turning into a gym rat. They say it takes doing something like 40 times to make it a habit, but I'm not sure there is a magic time to make something "loved." I'm glad you found it. When you run, are you doing it straight through or do you take a walking break after so many minutes? I found that I get better times when I run for 10 minutes and then walk for a minute. I can do 5 miles in 55 minutes now (including the walking times). I was shocked that the walking improved my times.

 

[Sandi]

I had a 0.2 gain at my WI yesterday. I seem to be in a slight gain or maintain one week and then good loss the next week, so I'm fine. I am going to blame the pizza and birthday cake I ate on Saturday though. (I have to point a finger somewhere!)

 

[sjms71]

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!

I feel like I missed a lot in a week . To everyone who is struggling you have received some great advise. We have all been there, stalled, thinking program is not working but your success will be when you push through and not give up no matter what .

Way to go to everyone who had a successful week!

and Stephanie......you go girl, I am so proud of you. I have to admit I work out everyday, but for me I still don't really enjoy it.

Weather is nice here in Vero Beach where I am but too windy to sit on beach. There are tons of educational things to do here and that is what we have been doing. Planned to stop at Disneys Vero Beach yesterday but as we were hiking we got caught in a rain storm and were soaked so didn't stop.

 

[wvjules]

Hello everyone! I joined WWOnline on Monday. I have about 60# to lose so I'm going to be around for a while. So far its not too bad. Playing with points is like a game to me. Take off the cheese here so I can have this there, etc. Points are way easier to manage than counting calories.

I did have a slip up last night and got Chipotle. DBF wasn't home and I didn't feel like cooking. It cost me 18 points and had to draw 7 from my WPA.

For breakfast I've been having a 0% fat greek yogurt. They run between 3 and 5 points. Am I eating enough for breakfast? Should I have more protein or something more substantial? Lunch seems to be my biggest points meal. Should I try to keep lunch and dinner even? Does it matter?

I'm excited to go grocery shopping this weekend to stock up on power foods, fruits, veggies, etc.

I'm on spring break this week so when I get home from work I've been doing nothing but relaxing. But next week when I'm back in school I'm going to start running again. I haven't ran in 6 months so wish me luck! I'm wanting to do the Baltimore Half and possibly the Annapolis Half. (I scratched out of Balti last year due to strep throat )

Do you have to be an in person WW Member to use their scales for weighing in? I used the one here at work (for shipping packages lol) to start but I wear such different clothes everyday I'm not sure how that will effect the numbers.

As a newbie that is just starting this process what are some of your tips?

 

[BabyTigger99]

Welcome to the "club" Jules!! The hardest part is always taking the first steps and joining the program!!

About your slipup...that is the beauty of WW. It fit into your points, so it really wasn't a slip up at all!

I know for myself, it always seemed that I was eating the largest number of points for lunch, and that worked for me. Give yourself some time. You will find what is going to work best for you in terms of the program!

 

[NC State]

That's great Stephanie! You're turning into a gym rat. They say it takes doing something like 40 times to make it a habit, but I'm not sure there is a magic time to make something "loved." I'm glad you found it. When you run, are you doing it straight through or do you take a walking break after so many minutes? I found that I get better times when I run for 10 minutes and then walk for a minute. I can do 5 miles in 55 minutes now (including the walking times). I was shocked that the walking improved my times.

I just started running in January. I walk 3 mins (speed 3.8)/run 4 mins (speed5.1), 3/4, 3/4 until 3 miles. Today I did 3/7, 3/5, 3/4 until I got to 3 miles and I did it in 39.05 mins.

I have come a long way I started walking in May, I could only walk 1 mile in 22 mins and 202 lbs. Now I'm 36 lbs lighter and really enjoy running.

Did I also tell you that I'm 47 years old too

 

[KAA1972]

I just started the 30 Day Shred by Jillian Michaels in addition to WW. Working out isn't my problem -- I really enjoy it. I just like to eat a ton after working out. So, yesterday I was STARVING!! All. Day. Long. Today, I ate more protein for breakfast and I feel like that helped.

I am sooo going to try that Fiber One, Frozen Fruit, Yogurt combo for breakfast. That sounds yummy.

Can anyone suggest lunch ideas? I'm not much of a lunch meat person. Salads are too time consuming for me. Lately, I've been eating Lean Cuisine -- but I would love to get some other ideas.

 

[Sandi]

I just started running in January. I walk 3 mins (speed 3.8)/run 4 mins (speed5.1), 3/4, 3/4 until 3 miles. Today I did 3/7, 3/5, 3/4 until I got to 3 miles and I did it in 39.05 mins.

I have come a long way I started walking in May, I could only walk 1 mile in 22 mins and 202 lbs. Now I'm 36 lbs lighter and really enjoy running.

Did I also tell you that I'm 47 years old too

I started with a C25K a couple of years ago, so I built up to my present 10/1. I think I like running more now than when I was in college.

Oh, and I will be 50 in two months, so I've got you beat there!

 

[averill94]

Hello everyone! I joined WWOnline on Monday. I have about 60# to lose so I'm going to be around for a while. So far its not too bad. Playing with points is like a game to me. Take off the cheese here so I can have this there, etc. Points are way easier to manage than counting calories.

I did have a slip up last night and got Chipotle. DBF wasn't home and I didn't feel like cooking. It cost me 18 points and had to draw 7 from my WPA.

For breakfast I've been having a 0% fat greek yogurt. They run between 3 and 5 points. Am I eating enough for breakfast? Should I have more protein or something more substantial? Lunch seems to be my biggest points meal. Should I try to keep lunch and dinner even? Does it matter?

I'm excited to go grocery shopping this weekend to stock up on power foods, fruits, veggies, etc.

I'm on spring break this week so when I get home from work I've been doing nothing but relaxing. But next week when I'm back in school I'm going to start running again. I haven't ran in 6 months so wish me luck! I'm wanting to do the Baltimore Half and possibly the Annapolis Half. (I scratched out of Balti last year due to strep throat )

Do you have to be an in person WW Member to use their scales for weighing in? I used the one here at work (for shipping packages lol) to start but I wear such different clothes everyday I'm not sure how that will effect the numbers.

As a newbie that is just starting this process what are some of your tips?

Welcome wvjules!!!! I think it would be extra to weigh in on the ww meeting scales -someone around here will know for sure!

As far as the different clothes evryday...when I weigh in at my meeting I have a "uniform"! I cant wear anything else but some black exercise pants(yoga pants?) and a t shirt. Come warmer weather it will be the same pair of shorts and t shirt. It always HAS to be the same

Maybe do an official weigh in at work only one day a week and try and wear similar clothes on that day! Good luck.

Margaret

 

[Sandi]

I just started the 30 Day Shred by Jillian Michaels in addition to WW. Working out isn't my problem -- I really enjoy it. I just like to eat a ton after working out. So, yesterday I was STARVING!! All. Day. Long. Today, I ate more protein for breakfast and I feel like that helped.

I am sooo going to try that Fiber One, Frozen Fruit, Yogurt combo for breakfast. That sounds yummy.

Can anyone suggest lunch ideas? I'm not much of a lunch meat person. Salads are too time consuming for me. Lately, I've been eating Lean Cuisine -- but I would love to get some other ideas.

I could use some lunch ideas, too. I've been doing salads lately, but I'm losing the love. Before that, I did Lean Cuisines.

 

[wvjules]

I am doing my weigh ins on Friday so I did it just a few minutes ago, even though it wasn't a full week. Anywho, according to the scale I lost 4 lbs. Is that even possible? I used the same scale as I did for my starting weight. I'm just puzzled at how I lost that much weight without barely doing anything?

 

[robinb]

I am doing my weigh ins on Friday so I did it just a few minutes ago, even though it wasn't a full week. Anywho, according to the scale I lost 4 lbs. Is that even possible? I used the same scale as I did for my starting weight. I'm just puzzled at how I lost that much weight without barely doing anything?

Four pounds is not unheard of for the first week. Sometimes it's just that you are more "mindful" about what you are eating. You may have dropped some mindless snacking or maybe replaced some less healthy food with more fruits and vegetables. It sounds like a really great start .

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Good Morning Everyone! Welcome to the new joiners and congrats on all the celebrations so far this week.

I was up 2.0 on Wednesday and deserved every ounce. Luckily, I'm on my way back down.

My Thursday night meeting closed last night. It was a sad saying good bye to all the members that I've gotten to know over the last year and a half. There is one member who works for an airline, as does her husband, and they travel to Disney all the time. They went again last weekend and returned home yesterday in time for our meeting and guess what she brought back for the leader and I. A Butter Finger Cupcake from Staring Rolls in HS for each of us!!! Oh, man! I though for sure I would be having another gain this week because of that but I'm happy to report that I only ate 1/4 of it and counted it as 11 points. DH ate one half and I'm saving the other 1/4 for DS. He knows about it so I can't eat it on him. Still on track for a success on Wednesday.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Hello everyone! I joined WWOnline on Monday. I have about 60# to lose so I'm going to be around for a while. So far its not too bad. Playing with points is like a game to me. Take off the cheese here so I can have this there, etc. Points are way easier to manage than counting calories.

I did have a slip up last night and got Chipotle. DBF wasn't home and I didn't feel like cooking. It cost me 18 points and had to draw 7 from my WPA.

For breakfast I've been having a 0% fat greek yogurt. They run between 3 and 5 points. Am I eating enough for breakfast? Should I have more protein or something more substantial? Lunch seems to be my biggest points meal. Should I try to keep lunch and dinner even? Does it matter?

I'm excited to go grocery shopping this weekend to stock up on power foods, fruits, veggies, etc.

I'm on spring break this week so when I get home from work I've been doing nothing but relaxing. But next week when I'm back in school I'm going to start running again. I haven't ran in 6 months so wish me luck! I'm wanting to do the Baltimore Half and possibly the Annapolis Half. (I scratched out of Balti last year due to strep throat )

Do you have to be an in person WW Member to use their scales for weighing in? I used the one here at work (for shipping packages lol) to start but I wear such different clothes everyday I'm not sure how that will effect the numbers.

As a newbie that is just starting this process what are some of your tips?

Tips:
Weigh yourself at the same time of day each week.
Stick to your daily points target.
Surround yourself with friends and family who will support you in your weight loss journey.
Dont be afraid to eat your weekly allowance points.
Even though you're an online member and can't attend regular meetings, most WW places will have a 'visit a meeting for free' policy -- try to visit one as it will help to have the program explained to you.
Don't get discouraged if you fail one day -- a small set back or a gain should never force you to give up because your success won't be limited to the number on the scale -- you'll see results in the way you feel, the food choices you make, the compliments people give you, the way your clothes fit, etc.
Keep coming here.

Good luck on your journery! You're in the right place.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!

I feel like I missed a lot in a week . To everyone who is struggling you have received some great advise. We have all been there, stalled, thinking program is not working but your success will be when you push through and not give up no matter what .

Way to go to everyone who had a successful week!

and Stephanie......you go girl, I am so proud of you. I have to admit I work out everyday, but for me I still don't really enjoy it.

Weather is nice here in Vero Beach where I am but too windy to sit on beach. There are tons of educational things to do here and that is what we have been doing. Planned to stop at Disneys Vero Beach yesterday but as we were hiking we got caught in a rain storm and were soaked so didn't stop.

I'm glad you guys are finding lots to do. It sounds like you're enjoying yourselves. Thanks for checking in with us.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Can anyone suggest lunch ideas? I'm not much of a lunch meat person. Salads are too time consuming for me. Lately, I've been eating Lean Cuisine -- but I would love to get some other ideas.

I could use some lunch ideas, too. I've been doing salads lately, but I'm losing the love. Before that, I did Lean Cuisines.

Lets see if I can help with this one...

Today, I'm having a quinoa burger (4pts) with a toasted whole wheat English muffin (3pts) and Butternut squash fries (0pts) for lunch with milk (3pts) and probably a banana.

I also make and freeze turkey burgers (4pts) as well as soups, chili and stews that I portion out and freeze for lunches later.

Sandwiches are what I usually have for lunch, though. I can make all kinds of great flavours of bread in my bread maker at 5 pts a slice. I only use one slice and cut it in half to make my sandwich. They're pretty big slices. Sometimes I will roast peppers and keep them in fridge to throw into the sandwich. Mostly, I use lunch meats but occasionally left over chicken breast. I dont always use bread, sometimes wraps, pita, buns -- lots of options there.

This is becoming one of my favourite sandwiches even though it's pretty messy to eat. I've been making it for lunch on Sundays lately.



I also have a spaghetti pizza that I make for about 5 pts for 1/4 of the pizza made in a 9-inch pie plate.

A couple of slider patties in a bun make a great lunch if you throw a salad on the side or some veggie sticks.

If I can think of more, I'll post later. If you'd like recipes for anything I've mentioned, let me know and I'll post those too.

 

[Sandi]

Lets see if I can help with this one...

Today, I'm having a quinoa burger (4pts) with a toasted whole wheat English muffin (3pts) and Butternut squash fries (0pts) for lunch with milk (3pts) and probably a banana.

I also make and freeze turkey burgers (4pts) as well as soups, chili and stews that I portion out and freeze for lunches later.

If I can think of more, I'll post later. If you'd like recipes for anything I've mentioned, let me know and I'll post those too.

Thanks Jessie. I'm interested in the quinoa burger and the turkey burger. I think I can figure out the turkey one, but if you add spices or something, I'm very interested. You're a much more creative chef than am I. The quinoa burger is intriguing. Do you make them up or are they pre-packaged?

Oh, I discovered wheat berries a few weeks ago and I love, love, love them. I cook up a package and stick them in the fridge. I've mixed them with pinto beans, whole wheat pasta, and cheese for a lunch or dinner. They have a nutty taste with a little crunch. DH and DD17 are unconvinced.

 

[robinb]

Oh, I discovered wheat berries a few weeks ago and I love, love, love them. I cook up a package and stick them in the fridge. I've mixed them with pinto beans, whole wheat pasta, and cheese for a lunch or dinner. They have a nutty taste with a little crunch. DH and DD17 are unconvinced.

This is the second time you have mentioned wheat berries. I'll need to get out to the local food co-op and buy some!

 

[Sandi]

This is the second time you have mentioned wheat berries. I'll need to get out to the local food co-op and buy some!

You keep better track of my posts than I do. Whoops. I buy them at my local Meijer store. I'm not sure if you have them in Wisconsin (they are Michigan based, but getting into Indiana spreading out). It's like a Kroger. Anyway, they cost a lot more at Whole Foods than they do at Meijer!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Tips:
Weigh yourself at the same time of day each week.
Stick to your daily points target.
Surround yourself with friends and family who will support you in your weight loss journey.
Dont be afraid to eat your weekly allowance points.
Even though you're an online member and can't attend regular meetings, most WW places will have a 'visit a meeting for free' policy -- try to visit one as it will help to have the program explained to you.
Don't get discouraged if you fail one day -- a small set back or a gain should never force you to give up because your success won't be limited to the number on the scale -- you'll see results in the way you feel, the food choices you make, the compliments people give you, the way your clothes fit, etc.
Keep coming here.

Good luck on your journery! You're in the right place.

Thanks for posting this. I have been toying with the idea of WW for a while but I'm not sure how I would feel about the in store meetings but wasn't sure how to compare in person to online. We have one big center a few towns over that has meetings every day which would be good for me but I don't know, they seem intimidating.