Weight Watchers Chat -- Part III

[bumbershoot]

I had a big wake up call. I've been tracking "in my head". We know how that goes. For many of us, if we could do that we never would have gotten here to begin with! But the self lies were amazing.

So I started tracking again on Saturday. We've all had that weird cough sickness and DH (the last to get it) was in no shape to go to the meeting so none of us did. But I started tracking anyway. (Yay me!)

Saturday was a dance performance day for DS, and I got roped into volunteering instead of doing what I was going to do. Noon to 8pm and beyond so I could get DH some soup, I was out of the house with no preparation for me for food.

End of the day I tracked. 70 points not including the cashews I'd had. And it didn't feel like 70 points. Protein bistro box from sbux, tofu spring roll from trader joes, proper cheese sandwich, etc etc etc, it added up up up!

Wow.

 

[pwdebbie]

It does amaze me how things can add up sometimes. Keep up the tracking!

 

[bumbershoot]

Thank you. I'm working at it!

Decades of lying to myself is hard to break! Now that I had that 70 point (without it feeling like 70 points) realization, I'm hearing all the other things I've told myself in the last few months. half marathon training makes me eat....but somehow I did the last Half with my ONLY training being the Seattle Half, and before that the Wine&Dine Half...and I cannot even remember the last time I ran at home. Obviously it wasn't the training for the Half, LOL. I was telling myself (and others) that for MONTHS. I cannot believe my sweet husband didn't call me on it. Or DS! He's the more honest one in terms of telling me about excess squish LOL.

I'm sorry say "maintenance is a beast" post after post, but it helps me. It's very very much worth it, to reach maintenance even if you're going to have a hard time with it, that's for sure. I think I scare DH, sometimes, with the hard time I'm having, and I hope I don't scare people here. Not everyone is having such a hard time; I don't think keahgirl is struggling as much, AND she continues to run. Woo!

 

[keahgirl8]

Thanks for the "Woo!" I am doing pretty well. I've stayed under my original goal weight for almost 2 years. I am still figuring out what my comfortable weight is, so I'm technically back on weight loss mode. It seems when I go into the maintenance mode, as far as WW is concerned, I start to creep back up again. Last year was rough, health-wise, so I'm really going to work on strength training when I get back from my PHM trip. Who knows what that will do to my weight! I think if I gain muscle and lose fat though, I won't care!

 

[bumbershoot]

Keah you are amazing!

I squeaked in with lifetime at goal today. Woo!!!!!

 

[keahgirl8]

Keah you are amazing! I squeaked in with lifetime at goal today. Woo!!!!!

Thanks! It's hard and kind of a roller coaster, but I'm hanging in there!
Congrats on being back at lifetime!

 

[Kogo Shuko]

*steps into the thread*

Hello...

I JUST (re)joined Weight Watchers last week...

I'm not too big a fan of their own boards, so I was wondering if there might be a place for me in this thread??

 

[pwdebbie]

We've been pretty quiet here lately. Welcome aboard! Did you make lifetime the last time you were in WW? (I don't like the WW boards either. People didn't seem nice to each other and all I kept seeing was "don't say that, it's against the rules." You can't even post a WW recpe on the WW boards, it's against the rules.)

 

[Kogo Shuko]

Alas, no, I did not reach lifetime.

But I plan to this time! I've got a really good support group at work, as I have two other coworkers who are on WW and one coworker who sits near me that can keep me on track with my snacking.

I just did my first weigh-in online since I joined, and I've lost 1.2 pounds. Could be nothing but weight fluctuation, but I've really started to exercise more, and did my best to keep on point for the week!!

I find the boards over there are definitely distant. I love how the Dis is so much more a community, for whatever we want to talk about.

 

[pwdebbie]

I've been struggling for months and watching my weight creep up. I discovered last week that I was eating 3 points a day in gummy vitamins! Who would have thought? Monday we ate at Texas Roadhouse and ate leftovers Tuesday. And I skipped Tuesday's meeting too. Hopefully next week will be better.

I would be thrilled to see 1.2. Good for you!

 

[ThistleMae]

Hello fellow road to health buddies! I'm not on weight watchers, I'm doing fitness pal...hope that doesn't offend. I struggle just like you all and this is the first time I'm actually following a regimented program. I am familiar with weight watchers. Believe me, I'm watching. Some days are harder than others, that's for sure. When I have a slip I feel so terrible the next day. Like an alcoholic with a hangover. I have to be careful of that slippery slope....when u beat yourself up for the slip and just eat more to punish yourself. I have lost 30 pounds, 50 more to go....disney in November! I need the support, so I'm in here and willing to help all I can to encourage all of you to keep going! It helps me to vent as well and to talk about the hard days. Thank you for this post.

 

[Kogo Shuko]

Hello fellow road to health buddies! I'm not on weight watchers, I'm doing fitness pal...hope that doesn't offend. I struggle just like you all and this is the first time I'm actually following a regimented program. I am familiar with weight watchers. Believe me, I'm watching. Some days are harder than others, that's for sure. When I have a slip I feel so terrible the next day. Like an alcoholic with a hangover. I have to be careful of that slippery slope....when u beat yourself up for the slip and just eat more to punish yourself. I have lost 30 pounds, 50 more to go....disney in November! I need the support, so I'm in here and willing to help all I can to encourage all of you to keep going! It helps me to vent as well and to talk about the hard days. Thank you for this post.

I think motivation is a huge factor in success!! It's always nice to have a support group encouraging you!

I let myself slip and cheat once a week. I'm allowed to eat whatever I want for one meal or snack. This week we went for delicious BBQ on Wednesday. Next week... who knows!

I've been struggling for months and watching my weight creep up. I discovered last week that I was eating 3 points a day in gummy vitamins! Who would have thought? Monday we ate at Texas Roadhouse and ate leftovers Tuesday. And I skipped Tuesday's meeting too. Hopefully next week will be better.

I would be thrilled to see 1.2. Good for you!

I would never have guessed that gummy vitamins would even be counted toward points! I find it so eye opening to find out what has high points and what doesn't.

One piece of Twizzler's licorice is 1 point, but if you have 2, it's 3 points. It makes me realize what our portions should be!

 

[ThistleMae]

I have to be careful about the once a week thing...I'm not there yet. Eventually, I would like to be able to have that kind of day and maintain my weight. Right now...that would lead to more overeating. It's something to work toward for me. I do however, eat jello free, pudding free and I've now discovered some weightwatchers ice cream. I can have one treat a night. The portions are small and I seem to do really well with one small treat that is low in calorie. OH....I know ww uses points, but you know what I mean. Sorry to hear about the gummy vitamin debacle! You really need to watch the ingredients in things. I'm surprised about certain things that I definitely cannot eat like pizza (crazy calories)! I have gone out to eat a few times and that is really a struggle. But my sweetheart and I will share a meal and cut the calories in half. That way we can stay in our guidelines even when we go out...but...there are some things we just have to avoid completely. Stay strong you all! Spring and bathing suits are on the way!

 

[Kogo Shuko]

I found a recipe on SparkPeople for Pumpkin Oatmeal that's only 3pp for a serving! Yummy!!

 

[Kogo Shuko]

Hey!! Is there possibly a least of everyone's favourite low point snacks?? I'm trying to research snacks that are 3 pointsplus or less, that don't include fruits and veggies (I eat a ton of those already!).

 

[pwdebbie]

For my chocolate craving, I like Jell-O fat-free sugar-free cook-n-serve chocolate pudding made with skim milk (I use Lactaid). And there is always the 100 calorie popcorn in mini bags.

 

[ThistleMae]

Dito! I haven't tried the fat free cook and serve, that sounds like a great, warm treat. I eat the sugar free jello and puddings everynight. One treat. I also eat rice cakes with a tiny bit of jam or I eat the chocolate ones. The crème brulee' rice pudding is also another favorite. I lost 2 pounds this week. 50 more to go! I'm on my way. I have to say I am hungry throughout the day...some days are more of a struggle than others. Staying indoors, with all this cold and snow doesn't help but I'm managing. Maintaining, once I loose all the weight, will be phase two of the plan. One challenge at a time!

 

[NJlauren]

Oh I'm so happy I found this thread! Started weight watchers in November to lose the baby weight. I had my daughter in July. I knew I need something when I ate a whole package of Oreos in 2 days and my husband goes your aren't pregnant anymore. I waited till I was done breast feeding to join. I still have a ways to go but love the program so far!

For 3 point snacks I like a low fat string cheese or the babybell cheese (spelling) I love cheese! I think they are both actually only 2 points.

Would love some recipes as my husband has joined too and I love trying new heathy things!

 

[ThistleMae]

To make a simple treat into a deluxe treat: Jello sugar free dark chocolate mousse, add fresh rasberries and some cool whip free topping. It's devine!

 

[ThistleMae]

And here is my everyday dinner: 1/2 of one chicken apple sausage, summer squash, string beans, mushrooms, broccoli; put all these ingredients into a fry pan, cover half way with water, add chicken bouillon (I use better than bouillon in a jar 1 tbsp.) and some soy sauce. Cover and steam for about 20 minutes until everything is tender. You can add sweet potato or other veges as desired. For faster cooking, I will steam the broccoli and sweet potato separately and add them once the other veges are cooked. Yum!