Weight Watchers Chat -- Part III

[robinb]

NOOOO I meant 30lbs total loss...that's about 8lbs by April 5th. LOL I'm not CRAZY! LOL

Whew! That's totally doable!

I'm starting c25k tomorrow. I'm a little nervous, but I really need to become more active. I'm really trying to stay accountable. I had a moment of insanity and signed up for the Tower of Terror 10 miler so I need to get started. Tracking is going ok. I kinda splurged on Saturday... BUT I started back up yesterday. Still working on my water intake. I was drinking 1 1/2 liters all week, but I can't seem to drink that much at home.

Do you have a smart phone or iPod touch? I really like Zombie Run 5K over C25K. There is a fun story to go along with it and you get chased by zombies. It is after the zombie apocalypse and you are being trained as a replacement for some "runners" who were injured. Your trainer talks you through the training (when to run and when to walk) and you meet an assortment of other characters.

I made it to week 5 last summer before my plantar fasciitis got the better of me and I had to stop. I now have orthopedic inserts and I'm back on week 2. Best yet, I get 6-7 APs on my Active Link for every day that I train.

 

[nikkistevej]

Weighed in on Saturday, was down 5.2 lbs(that was for 2 weeks- didn't go the week before, we had a blizzard, didn't feel like leaving the warm house)
Anyway, that is 17 lbs lost from January 4th. I have 8 to go before my cruise April 12th(wanted to lose 25), of course when I get back I have more t lose, it's overwhelming to think I have 75 lbs to lose, so setting smaller goals makes it easier for me. Good luck to us all!!!!

 

[keahgirl8]

Whew! That's totally doable! Do you have a smart phone or iPod touch? I really like Zombie Run 5K over C25K. There is a fun story to go along with it and you get chased by zombies. It is after the zombie apocalypse and you are being trained as a replacement for some "runners" who were injured. Your trainer talks you through the training (when to run and when to walk) and you meet an assortment of other characters. I made it to week 5 last summer before my plantar fasciitis got the better of me and I had to stop. I now have orthopedic inserts and I'm back on week 2. Best yet, I get 6-7 APs on my Active Link for every day that I train.

I use the regular Zombies, Run! app and it is fun! I prefer Jeff Galloway for training though. You get to choose your own intervals and pace, and it doesn't give you the end goal of running the whole thing if that is not what you want.

 

[robinb]

Weighed in on Saturday, was down 5.2 lbs(that was for 2 weeks- didn't go the week before, we had a blizzard, didn't feel like leaving the warm house)
Anyway, that is 17 lbs lost from January 4th. I have 8 to go before my cruise April 12th(wanted to lose 25), of course when I get back I have more t lose, it's overwhelming to think I have 75 lbs to lose, so setting smaller goals makes it easier for me. Good luck to us all!!!!

Congratulations!! 5.2 is awesome and you are so close to your goal ! Keep up the good work!

I use the regular Zombies, Run! app and it is fun! I prefer Jeff Galloway for training though. You get to choose your own intervals and pace, and it doesn't give you the end goal of running the whole thing if that is not what you want.

I have the Zombies Run! app too. I got it when it was on sale. I'll check into Jeff Galloway, but the characters and the story of the Zombie 5K keeps me going. I want to know what happens next!

 

[StayCool]

Whew! That's totally doable!

Do you have a smart phone or iPod touch? I really like Zombie Run 5K over C25K. There is a fun story to go along with it and you get chased by zombies. It is after the zombie apocalypse and you are being trained as a replacement for some "runners" who were injured. Your trainer talks you through the training (when to run and when to walk) and you meet an assortment of other characters.

I use the regular Zombies, Run! app and it is fun! I prefer Jeff Galloway for training though. You get to choose your own intervals and pace, and it doesn't give you the end goal of running the whole thing if that is not what you want.

I have the Zombies Run! app too. I got it when it was on sale. I'll check into Jeff Galloway, but the characters and the story of the Zombie 5K keeps me going. I want to know what happens next!

I checked out the Zombies app and downloaded it but for now I think I'm going to stick with the Galloway app. It sounds like it would be fun once I'm able to "really run", but for now I need the intervals of walking otherwise I don't think I will make it through.

So I weighed in today and I was down 1.2 lbs and I finished W1D1 today! I mapped out all my "runs" from now until race day in October in my calendar. That way they are staring me in the face! I am going to do the Color Run in April and then possibly a 5k in May and June as well. I would like to do a 10k but I'm having a hard time finding one that is relatively local.

 

[robinb]

I checked out the Zombies app and downloaded it but for now I think I'm going to stick with the Galloway app. It sounds like it would be fun once I'm able to "really run", but for now I need the intervals of walking otherwise I don't think I will make it through.

So I weighed in today and I was down 1.2 lbs and I finished W1D1 today! I mapped out all my "runs" from now until race day in October in my calendar. That way they are staring me in the face! I am going to do the Color Run in April and then possibly a 5k in May and June as well. I would like to do a 10k but I'm having a hard time finding one that is relatively local.

That's great on both counts!

FWIW, there are 2 Zombie Run apps. The original Zombies Run and the Zombies Run 5K are different apps. The 5K one has intervals and the story. Here is a good review of the app: http://www.tuaw.com/2013/05/02/daily-iphone-app-zombies-run-5k-helps-novices-train-for-a-5k/

 

[keahgirl8]

I checked out the Zombies app and downloaded it but for now I think I'm going to stick with the Galloway app. It sounds like it would be fun once I'm able to "really run", but for now I need the intervals of walking otherwise I don't think I will make it through. So I weighed in today and I was down 1.2 lbs and I finished W1D1 today! I mapped out all my "runs" from now until race day in October in my calendar. That way they are staring me in the face! I am going to do the Color Run in April and then possibly a 5k in May and June as well. I would like to do a 10k but I'm having a hard time finding one that is relatively local.

That's what I use it for. Though now I have a Garmin that gives me interval alerts, so I can use it for training if I want to! The Galloway app is great when you are starting out. It is very structured and I liked having him talk to me! lol

 

[StayCool]

That's what I use it for. Though now I have a Garmin that gives me interval alerts, so I can use it for training if I want to! The Galloway app is great when you are starting out. It is very structured and I liked having him talk to me! lol

I like having him talk to me too! The little tidbits will help me adjust and adapt and hopefully be better at running in the long run.

 

[runsandjumps]

Does anyone have any tips on using the WW website? I don't really like the format and I hate that the message boards aren't connected to the app. Or maybe I am missing something?

When I originally joined WW I had a completely different idea- I thought it was going to be more I a support group. I would enjoy the experience more if I could share my struggles and achievements and hear from others.

Ana

 

[bigsis1970]

Hi I just found this thread and am on Week 4 of WW.. I weight in on Sat mornings and to date have lost 7.1 lbs.. I try to stay away from most of the carbs because I am a type 2 diabetic and my A1C has been creaping up so I need to lose weight and watch the carb intake so my Dr doesn't put me back on Bydureon (a once a week shot) I've been going to the gym a few days a week for about a month but Hubs and I have committed to making sure we go 4 days a week from now on, so today will be day 4 for us..

 

[StayCool]

Does anyone have any tips on using the WW website? I don't really like the format and I hate that the message boards aren't connected to the app. Or maybe I am missing something?

When I originally joined WW I had a completely different idea- I thought it was going to be more I a support group. I would enjoy the experience more if I could share my struggles and achievements and hear from others.

Ana

I truly do not care for the website either. I find it confusing and I don't like the way the forums are set up. I just use my app on my iphone to track it all. I will lurk here quite a bit and occasionally have a burst of postings. This is a good place to share and ask questions.

Hi I just found this thread and am on Week 4 of WW.. I weight in on Sat mornings and to date have lost 7.1 lbs.. I try to stay away from most of the carbs because I am a type 2 diabetic and my A1C has been creaping up so I need to lose weight and watch the carb intake so my Dr doesn't put me back on Bydureon (a once a week shot) I've been going to the gym a few days a week for about a month but Hubs and I have committed to making sure we go 4 days a week from now on, so today will be day 4 for us..

Good job!

I'm struggling today. I have thin mints in my office and it is a slooooooow day for some reason. So I had 1 serving (4). Now I want more. I hate days like this... The silly thing is that they are in my office because I *know* that if I take them home I will eat them after dinner. Here, they are a little safer. I did take some home and gave a lot of them to my kids. Normally I hoard them. Can't wait until they are just GONE!

 

[runsandjumps]

Ooooh thin mints. I love those. I haven't bought any this year and I have to keep it that way.

They have ice cream thin mints too. Must. Stay. Away.

Ana

 

[Caseheidi]

Does anyone have any tips on using the WW website? I don't really like the format and I hate that the message boards aren't connected to the app. Or maybe I am missing something?

When I originally joined WW I had a completely different idea- I thought it was going to be more I a support group. I would enjoy the experience more if I could share my struggles and achievements and hear from others.

Ana

I have found that going to the meetings is very important for me. Between my group leader, the people who check me in and the regular members, I have great support. I don't think I would have had the success I have had ( down 50 lbs with way too many more to go) if I had just done online. I have looked at the boards online, and it didn't work for me at all. I also really need the feeling of being account table, even if I really am not!

I hope you find what works best for you. Maybe if you put some feelers out locally for others doing WW online and find a support group that way. People you can e-mail or call. I have also used FB as a support, so maybe look into that. Many of the WW sites have FB pages that you can post questions on and get feedback. You just need to find one that fits for you.

 

[eh24fan]

I really enjoy the meetings. There is no way I would be successful being an online member. I like the support, the conversation, the ideas and most of all, the part where I weigh in. I weigh myself at home, but I don't care if it's up or down, it doesn't count until I see the numbers at my meeting.

 

[runsandjumps]

See I am a meeting member! Lol. I like the meeting but I want more out of it I guess.

 

[StayCool]

I've noticed that on the days I exercise, it is easier for me to eat well. On the days that I'm a slug, I eat like a slug. Also if I get out of bed and exercise it works better than if I get up, mosey around. I end up telling myself that I will get to it later.

On the plus side, I did get up and do C25k this morning.

 

[robinb]

I'm down another 1.2 lbs with 22 Activity Points. I've been doing Simply Filling this whole time and I have the website programmed to use my APs first. I find that the online tracker has a lot more packaged items marked with the green Simply Filling triangle. For instance, I found some Progresso soups that are on SF .

My goal for next week is to go to the gym more. I ran about 6 minutes on Tuesday (during intervals) but I didn't have time to stretch. O-M-G was I sore! I need to get a good week next week since I have a HUGE challenge next weekend. My DD is swimming in the USA Swimming Wisconsin state meet and we are in a hotel from Thur-Sun. I just don't do well when I eat out 3 meals a day and I just can't "eat clean" ... I get too caught up with what I *want* to order v/s what I *should* order. I'm planning on taking some string cheese and probably some hard boiled eggs for morning protein. The hotel we're staying at has a all-carb breakfast. I also usually make a huge fruit salad for us. My DD will bring a small container of it onto the pool deck.

I'm struggling today. I have thin mints in my office and it is a slooooooow day for some reason. So I had 1 serving (4). Now I want more. I hate days like this... The silly thing is that they are in my office because I *know* that if I take them home I will eat them after dinner. Here, they are a little safer. I did take some home and gave a lot of them to my kids. Normally I hoard them. Can't wait until they are just GONE!

You are my hero! I didn't buy ANY Girl Scout cookies ... I just can't have them in the house. The same goes with Oreos.

Does anyone have any tips on using the WW website? I don't really like the format and I hate that the message boards aren't connected to the app. Or maybe I am missing something?

I'm not a big fan of the website either. I had hoped that the "Topic of the Week" would be pretty front and center with more in-depth coverage so I could go online and learn more.

Hi I just found this thread and am on Week 4 of WW.. I weight in on Sat mornings and to date have lost 7.1 lbs.. I try to stay away from most of the carbs because I am a type 2 diabetic and my A1C has been creaping up so I need to lose weight and watch the carb intake so my Dr doesn't put me back on Bydureon (a once a week shot) I've been going to the gym a few days a week for about a month but Hubs and I have committed to making sure we go 4 days a week from now on, so today will be day 4 for us..

Congratulations! 7 lbs in 4 weeks is a fantastic weight loss . It's so much easier to go to the gym when you have someone to go with. I'm a black card member at Planet Fitness and I can take my DH at any time but he has only been once. He can't tear away from the desk long enough to go with me even through it's after 6:00 pm. He's a workaholic and doesn't make a lot of time for himself and is obese because of it.

I really enjoy the meetings. There is no way I would be successful being an online member. I like the support, the conversation, the ideas and most of all, the part where I weigh in. I weigh myself at home, but I don't care if it's up or down, it doesn't count until I see the numbers at my meeting.

I like the meetings too, but I am struggling to find something new in them. They cover the same topics again and again. I have been on WW for over 2 years and have roller coastered through all of it. I started this January HIGHER than I was when I started WW the first time ... now that's depressing. Today we did the "learn how to weigh and measure your food" meeting. I guess I learned something today ... that the new scale is pretty cool. I've had one for 3 weeks and didn't know about some of the features it has.

 

[bumbershoot]

When I originally joined WW I had a completely different idea- I thought it was going to be more I a support group. I would enjoy the experience more if I could share my struggles and achievements and hear from others.

The leader is important. Two of my fave leaders tend to focus on the achievements and struggles and awards FIRST, and then really fast do the meeting itself. Or they sandwich things in between parts of the official meeting. And both of them have won the big deal leader award.

So if possible, visit other meetings, see if there are others that help you more. And don't be afraid to pop your hand up and share or question something! If you are struggling, odds are someone else is struggling with the same thing.


I personally wouldn't be able to do it without meetings. Even WITH meetings I've been struggling.

DS has an all day dance thing tomorrow so I couldn't go to my normal Sat morning meeting anyway, but I won't lie and say I'm not happy. Why am I happy? Because I went to a meeting today. Today is 2/28. Tomorrow is 3/1. As a free Lifetime member, I have to weigh at the first meeting of the month. So today I went to the LAST meeting of the month.

But this is it. Next week's Saturday meeting starts a new regime. I'm going to weigh every week. I need more than the meetings, and weighing at home isn't doing it for me. Gotta do it. Even if I wimped out this week.

[But seriously, his dance thing is half an hour away from the meeting, and the meeting ends half hour before the dance thing...and that's IF the leader isn't having a really good "tell your stories" sort of meeting before calling out what's on sale as we shuffle out the door. ]



When I last posted I was having problems. I haven't fixed them, but I'm doing *better*.

DH will be home tomorrow evening which will normalize things a bit more and let me relax a little. I've been THE parent since Jan 4, basically, when DS and I went on "vacation" and promptly got super-sick. DH showed up 2 weeks into it but didn't have much constructive to say...yelped at me a few times at 3am when I yelled after DS woke up crying and thrashing while ill and wouldn't tell me what was wrong and headbutted me when I tried to cuddle and help him feel better... That's not useful. Then we just started feeling better, and DH got it. (took DS and I ages to get through the virus, took DH 4 days) Then we got home and DH went right back to work, just as DS and I got ear infections. And as we started our ND visits for those, DH went on a 2 week work trip. JOY! He says he'll be home for at least 2 weeks. I plan on hiding in the closet while DH hangs out with DS LOL. And I won't bring food in there with me!

 

[runsandjumps]

The leader is important. Two of my fave leaders tend to focus on the achievements and struggles and awards FIRST, and then really fast do the meeting itself. Or they sandwich things in between parts of the official meeting. And both of them have won the big deal leader award. So if possible, visit other meetings, see if there are others that help you more. And don't be afraid to pop your hand up and share or question something! If you are struggling, odds are someone else is struggling with the same thing. I personally wouldn't be able to do it without meetings. Even WITH meetings I've been struggling. DS has an all day dance thing tomorrow so I couldn't go to my normal Sat morning meeting anyway, but I won't lie and say I'm not happy. Why am I happy? Because I went to a meeting today. Today is 2/28. Tomorrow is 3/1. As a free Lifetime member, I have to weigh at the first meeting of the month. So today I went to the LAST meeting of the month. But this is it. Next week's Saturday meeting starts a new regime. I'm going to weigh every week. I need more than the meetings, and weighing at home isn't doing it for me. Gotta do it. Even if I wimped out this week. [But seriously, his dance thing is half an hour away from the meeting, and the meeting ends half hour before the dance thing...and that's IF the leader isn't having a really good "tell your stories" sort of meeting before calling out what's on sale as we shuffle out the door. ] When I last posted I was having problems. I haven't fixed them, but I'm doing *better*. DH will be home tomorrow evening which will normalize things a bit more and let me relax a little. I've been THE parent since Jan 4, basically, when DS and I went on "vacation" and promptly got super-sick. DH showed up 2 weeks into it but didn't have much constructive to say...yelped at me a few times at 3am when I yelled after DS woke up crying and thrashing while ill and wouldn't tell me what was wrong and headbutted me when I tried to cuddle and help him feel better... That's not useful. Then we just started feeling better, and DH got it. (took DS and I ages to get through the virus, took DH 4 days) Then we got home and DH went right back to work, just as DS and I got ear infections. And as we started our ND visits for those, DH went on a 2 week work trip. JOY! He says he'll be home for at least 2 weeks. I plan on hiding in the closet while DH hangs out with DS LOL. And I won't bring food in there with me!

Wow that is crazy. I hope you stay germ free for a good long time. Enjoy some well deserved me time.

 

[disneychick0412]

I'm thinking of changing from my Thursday night meeting to a Saturday morning one. It's a little farther away but the time would be so much better. I'm tired of having to wait all day to weigh. Who else has changed meetings? I guess if you tell them that you want to start coming to the new meeting they just fix you a weight tracker (the one that they keep at the meeting)? I posted this on the main W.I.S.H board, but thought I might post it here to see if I might get more results.