Weight Watchers Chat - Part II

[Sandi]

First week over. Down 5.6 lbs. I'm still not feeling all rah rah sis boom bah over this, it is most definitely an act of discipline because I am determined not to have to use blood pressure meds. But I found that I never used all my points each day, even when I had birthday cake. I'm not starving either. So that's a good thing!

Possible Disney trip 4/15 to 4/28 (actually on property 16-27) so I need to be thinking how I'll stick with this while there. Any hints? We've got three buffets scheduled -- Boma, Cape May, and Biergarten -- those are the meals that I see as being the most enticing.

That's quite a start!

My advice on the buffets is to go into it with the attitude that you aren't there to get your money's worth. Eat slowly and watch your portion sizes. Have a little of whatever strikes your fancy, but don't create a huge, ugly pile on your plate. With WW, you can have treats and this is for real life.

 

[Sandi]

Went to McDonald's this afternoon to get a vanilla cone at the drive thru. Their machine wasn't working. I guess that was a sign, so I just came back to my office and am now having a Coke Zero. I'm over my ice cream craving, so . . . it's all good.

 

[GSD4ME]

So, I'm hoping that when I weigh in this weekend I will be down at least 25 pounds (I was at 24.2 last week) . . . lots of exercising this week and cut back a bit on the points, so we'll see.

Saturday night, however, I'll be using quite a few of my AP's from this week because DH and I are going out to a high-end steakhouse to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary (which is Sunday)!!! I plan to enjoy myself, but I have pretty much already decided what I am having and have put in the points for it (as best I can).

Hope everyone has a GREAT weekend!

 

[averill94]

Well, had my first weigh in and lost 4.2 lbs, so excited! I am really gonna do this!! My goal is to lose 70 lbs by my 40th birthday- which is next January.

Congratulations!!! That is so awesome

I would like to say congrats and welcome to all the new people here!!!! ( I dont know how to post multiple quotes)

Talk about will power ...the vanilla machine was broken and you moved on! Amazing!

GSD4ME- great loss! Happy anniversary Have fun!

 

[Lindamary123]

My first weigh in and I lost 3.0. I am happy with that! My dh lost 3.4.

 

[pwdebbie]

My first weigh in and I lost 3.0. I am happy with that! My dh lost 3.4.

It's nice that you are doing this with your dh. Mine dropped from 280 to 220 about four years ago by sheer willpower. What's not fair is that he can eat large cups of soft frozen custard several times a week and not put the weight back on! (Fortunately for me, I don't like stuff.) My sister and her dh are doing SB together and the doctor told him that he should lose two pounds for her every one pound because his metabolism as a male is different than hers. In the two local meetings I've attended so far, there has been one couple there each time. I think it is great that you can do this as a team.

(I grew up in Baltimore, near the now-long-gone Memorial Stadium.)

 

[Lindamary123]

It's nice that you are doing this with your dh. Mine dropped from 280 to 220 about four years ago by sheer willpower. What's not fair is that he can eat large cups of soft frozen custard several times a week and not put the weight back on! (Fortunately for me, I don't like stuff.) My sister and her dh are doing SB together and the doctor told him that he should lose two pounds for her every one pound because his metabolism as a male is different than hers. In the two local meetings I've attended so far, there has been one couple there each time. I think it is great that you can do this as a team.

(I grew up in Baltimore, near the now-long-gone Memorial Stadium.)

Thanks for the nice words! Yes I am glad he's on board with me. It helps to plan meals and pack lunches. Now that our 3 kids are grown and out of the house it's just the two of us to cook for (which is still hard to get used to after 26 years!)

 

[nikkistevej]

It's nice that you are doing this with your dh. Mine dropped from 280 to 220 about four years ago by sheer willpower. What's not fair is that he can eat large cups of soft frozen custard several times a week and not put the weight back on! (Fortunately for me, I don't like stuff.) My sister and her dh are doing SB together and the doctor told him that he should lose two pounds for her every one pound because his metabolism as a male is different than hers. In the two local meetings I've attended so far, there has been one couple there each time. I think it is great that you can do this as a team.

(I grew up in Baltimore, near the now-long-gone Memorial Stadium.)

I went to high school over there, City College(the castle on the hill). I grew up in Southwest Baltimore by Pigtown though- that was a long bus ride....

 

[slp1650]

Down another .5 today! I'm excited because I didn't think I was going to be able to do it. Especially since there have been cookies, candy, and more cookies at work and then I went to Magic Kingdom last night and had corn dog bites and a dole whip... None the less I got somewhat of a drop in and I'm happy!

 

[StitchesGr8Fan]

WI tomorrow. Last chance workout tonight!

 

[slp1650]

WI tomorrow. Last chance workout tonight!

You'll do great, both in your workout and at your weight in!

 

[GSD4ME]

Thanks for the anniversary wishes, Avrill - we had a GREAT weekend!

So, even after the HUGE meal we had Saturday night, I ended up losing 1.3 pounds this past week for a total weight loss of 25.5 pounds in 12 weeks!

Here's to another great week for everyone!

 

[wvjules]

Thanks for the anniversary wishes, Avrill - we had a GREAT weekend!

So, even after the HUGE meal we had Saturday night, I ended up losing 1.3 pounds this past week for a total weight loss of 25.5 pounds in 12 weeks!

Here's to another great week for everyone!

Congratulations!

 

[StitchesGr8Fan]

Need some encouragement. Stayed exactly the same this week. I'm thinking it could be because of starting a new exercise program and female issues?

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Need some encouragement. Stayed exactly the same this week. I'm thinking it could be because of starting a new exercise program and female issues?

That's probably what it was. Don't let that discourage you because even if the scale doesn't show results, you're still making the right choices with food and exercise. The scale will produce the results if you keep making the right choices.

 

[slp1650]

Need some encouragement. Stayed exactly the same this week. I'm thinking it could be because of starting a new exercise program and female issues?

In a weight loss program, you need some weeks where you stay the same. This is just your body adjusting to your weight loss. Also, with the different exercise program, if you're building muscle, that's going to weigh more than whatever fat you're losing.

I wouldn't be discouraged at all. Unless you plateau for a few weeks, I would just stay focused and keep working towards your goal.

 

[StitchesGr8Fan]

Does anyone know how to convert the calories burned on my heart rate monitor to AP's?

 

[averill94]

Need some encouragement. Stayed exactly the same this week. I'm thinking it could be because of starting a new exercise program and female issues?

Hang in there!!!! I was holding steady for quite a while. I kept going to the meetings and started reading blogs on line (and checked in here too!). It really helped. I am finally back in action, tracking, being accountable and exercising. For me these were all areas I could do more in...

Stay positive , think positive thoughts!!!!!! Just keep saying it and it will happen (sounds silly but thats what the leader says so I am stickig with it)

StitchesGr8Fan you are doing it!!!!

 

[NC State]

I lost .4 lbs this week. Which brings me to a grand total of 37 lbs! I did ask my leader about why I'm losing so slow; after talking to her, I'm not eating enough for the amount of running/walking I'm doing. So I need to pack more food in my lunch bag. I think I'm eating enough at night, it's during the day I'm not eating enough.

This week I was able to run 3 miles in 38.02 mins; I can run for 14 mins without slowing down to a fast walk. I'm looking forward to my first 5K on April 14, one mile dog walk (with Molly) on April 21 and the Susan G Komen Run for the Cure on June 9.

What a great summer this will be! I feel so good about being healthy! Keep the positive thoughts and don't give up!

-Stephanie

 

[robinb]

Hi guys. I'm popping in while waiting for my flight to leave for my WDW trip. My menopause symptions returned in full force a couple weeks ago. No matter what I do, I can't seem to lose weight when I am having those horrible hot flashes. I gained over 2 1/2 pounds in my WI two weeks ago and that was after a no WI the week before. My symptoms settled down a bit last week and I lost nearly 3 lbs. I had hoped to go into my WDW vacation with more of a loss in the last month than .4 because I always gain at WDW. C'est la vie. I guess I'll try to choose sides that are better for me. I'll be gone for a week in Orlando and then 4 days in Chicago for the home opener of the Cubs. Everyone else keep up the good work!