Weight Watchers Chat - Part II

[BabyTigger99]

Well, I have lost 5 pounds in the last three days....thanks to a horrendous stomach flu!! Finally I am starting to feel a little more human today. Ugh, I have been miserable!

 

[Sandi]

Well, I have lost 5 pounds in the last three days....thanks to a horrendous stomach flu!! Finally I am starting to feel a little more human today. Ugh, I have been miserable!

Oh, that is not the way you want to lose weight. You poor thing.

Hope you're back to feeling great soon. There is nothing like being sick to make you appreciate being well, huh?

 

[WDWRids]

Hi! Joining in!! Joined WW yesterday online.......so happy to see that there is a thread of those WDW lovers on WW. How COOL!

Really realized after my recent trip to WDW in March that I HATE those pics of me after the rides. I've always had hips on me but my arms looked awful!!

We are heading back next March (business trip and vacation) and I really want to rock a new look, be healthier and I'll have just turned 40......

Looking forward to making new friends and dropping those pounds together.

 

[nikkistevej]

OK- I weighed in tonight(week #2)- lost another 4.2 lbs. That is the second week in a row- would love for this to be a trend for longer- was very happy!!

 

[wvjules]

Well this weeks weigh in sucked: -1.6

I'm getting nervous that since I started this my weekly weigh-ins have decreased every week.

Week 1: -3.9
Week 2: -2.7
Week 3: -2.4
Week 4: -1.6

I guess I could look at it as a loss is a loss but I'm feeling bummed. I'm going to examine my weeks and see what I did different in the weeks where I had better losses. From an initial glance it seems that I ate fewer WPs for those weeks than this past week.

 

[WDWRids]

First WI - only doing the plan for 2 days and lost .6 pounds. Pretty happy!! Can't wait to see what next week is like. Tying to get my brain okay with the fact that steady and slow is the proper way to drop the pounds for good.

Question for the group - how much water are you drinking? I'm trying to increase my amount and probably around 50oz. for the last 2 days (not counting the 2 cups of coffee and diet drink).

 

[slp1650]

Question for the group - how much water are you drinking? I'm trying to increase my amount and probably around 50oz. for the last 2 days (not counting the 2 cups of coffee and diet drink).

I drink a lot of water, but I can't tell you exactly how much. I'm drinking a lot of sports drinks (Usually powerade zero) and regular, cold water. I work as a tour guide on an adventurous tour so I'm outside and walking a ton. I almost always have a water bottle on me and I'm constantly drinking (one of the first things I was told to do on my training).

I'm trying to cut back on sodas, but one thing I'm enjoying more is actually the zero calorie, flavored carbonated waters. I know on the west coast Vons/Select has a great variety and Publix on the east coast has their ICE brand which I've been enjoying a lot recently.

 

[sjms71]

Hey all, been MIA for a little. My ankle still healing, back is also out so I have not really been working the program and can't work out . Sandi & Robin have a great time in Disney. Welcome to everyone who is new and Way to go to all our losers.

 

[sjms71]

Well this weeks weigh in sucked: -1.6

I'm getting nervous that since I started this my weekly weigh-ins have decreased every week.

Week 1: -3.9
Week 2: -2.7
Week 3: -2.4
Week 4: -1.6

I guess I could look at it as a loss is a loss but I'm feeling bummed. I'm going to examine my weeks and see what I did different in the weeks where I had better losses. From an initial glance it seems that I ate fewer WPs for those weeks than this past week.

1.6 is great! Yes you lose a lot the first few weeks but it will slow down. I know you have heard this but the average is .5-2lbs per week. But even 2lbs. every week rarely happens. You are losing and at an awesome rate. Don't measure your success just by the number at the scale. You are making changes too so keep up the good work

 

[sjms71]

First WI - only doing the plan for 2 days and lost .6 pounds. Pretty happy!! Can't wait to see what next week is like. Tying to get my brain okay with the fact that steady and slow is the proper way to drop the pounds for good.

Question for the group - how much water are you drinking? I'm trying to increase my amount and probably around 50oz. for the last 2 days (not counting the 2 cups of coffee and diet drink).

I drink 2 cups of coffee in a.m. And 80-100oz of water a day. No soda or anything else.

 

[sjms71]

Well, I have lost 5 pounds in the last three days....thanks to a horrendous stomach flu!! Finally I am starting to feel a little more human today. Ugh, I have been miserable!

Hope you're feeling better .

 

[pwdebbie]

OK- I weighed in tonight(week #2)- lost another 4.2 lbs. That is the second week in a row- would love for this to be a trend for longer- was very happy!!

Good for you! We are on the same schedule. I weighed in Thursday night, end of week 2, and was surprised that I "only" lost 2.8 lbs. I guess I should expect that weight doesn't come off as fast after 55 as it did in the past. I hoped for at least ten pounds off by this time and it's at 8.8 instead. Oh well, I've got set my mind at slow and steady as she goes.

 

[nikkistevej]

Good for you! We are on the same schedule. I weighed in Thursday night, end of week 2, and was surprised that I "only" lost 2.8 lbs. I guess I should expect that weight doesn't come off as fast after 55 as it did in the past. I hoped for at least ten pounds off by this time and it's at 8.8 instead. Oh well, I've got set my mind at slow and steady as she goes.

That is great. Good job!! I have 70 to lose by my 40th bday in January- so 7 lbs a month. I know it is coming off quicker because I am heavier now- so I am trying to get a jump start.

 

[pwdebbie]

I drink water and tea only. To those who drink diet sodas, I quit drinking all carbonated beverages last year (usually drank diet Coke) and without making any other change in my diet (because I wasn't dieting then), I lost six pounds in about four weeks. So, if you are drinking a lot of diet soda, try eliminating it and see what happens.

 

[pwdebbie]

That is great. Good job!! I have 70 to lose by my 40th bday in January- so 7 lbs a month. I know it is coming off quicker because I am heavier now- so I am trying to get a jump start.

I have 120 to lose to get back to my high school weight and that is still higher than the WW charts say I should weigh. I can't imagine weighing less than I did in high school, but to get to lifetime membership, that's what I'll have to do. I look fine in my high school, college, and wedding pics. It was those four kids that did me in!

 

[StitchesGr8Fan]

I'm seeing a lot of posts on here with people disappointed that they "just lost 2 lbs" or more. One of the things my leader tells us every week is that this isn't the biggest loser. WW is designed to help us lose .5 to 2 lbs per week so that the loss is maintainable. Please don't get frustrated by smaller losses. They will be better for you in the long run when the weight is still off in 5 years.

 

[Lindamary123]

My second week and I'm happy! Down 2.8! Everyone is doing great!

 

[slp1650]

I'm seeing a lot of posts on here with people disappointed that they "just lost 2 lbs" or more. One of the things my leader tells us every week is that this isn't the biggest loser. WW is designed to help us lose .5 to 2 lbs per week so that the loss is maintainable. Please don't get frustrated by smaller losses. They will be better for you in the long run when the weight is still off in 5 years.

This is so true. If you lose too much too fast, then there's a good chance it's going to come back. It took time for you to gain weight (although it might not have felt like it) and it's going to take time for you to lose that weight.

 

[sjms71]

I'm seeing a lot of posts on here with people disappointed that they "just lost 2 lbs" or more. One of the things my leader tells us every week is that this isn't the biggest loser. WW is designed to help us lose .5 to 2 lbs per week so that the loss is maintainable. Please don't get frustrated by smaller losses. They will be better for you in the long run when the weight is still off in 5 years.

, it took me 2 years to take 70+ lbs. off. But I really was able to learn how to live the program.

My second week and I'm happy! Down 2.8! Everyone is doing great!

Great job

 

[mrzrich]

I have 120 to lose to get back to my high school weight and that is still higher than the WW charts say I should weigh. I can't imagine weighing less than I did in high school, but to get to lifetime membership, that's what I'll have to do. I look fine in my high school, college, and wedding pics. It was those four kids that did me in!

This isn't true. When you get close to where you want to be, go see your doctor. If you and he agree on a healthy weight for you, weight watchers will accept that weight as your goal. You will need a note from your physician.