Weight Watchers Chat -- Part III

[Sandi]

Man, I wish I had known you could do that Sandi! I took....an intermission? Hiatus? I quit. We'll just call a spade a spade. I quit last year, so when I re-started this time, my old info was still there. It wasn't pretty. Ah well! Onward and upward!

I was glad I opened up to this receptionist. I'm not sure I would have done that with another person and they wouldn't have known to let me know about it.

I'm glad they let you do that, Sandi! We could all use a 'do over' from time to time. Hopefully, this will turn out to be just what you need!

I'm hoping so, too. It's my Mulligan -- only taken once!

Hey, I'm looking forward to reading your TR!

I did the exact same thing 5 weeks ago! Instead of trying to claw back to where I was and getting depressed by seeing a positive number in the Total field, I get to see a negative number which makes me feel good about myself. It was so nice to receive a 5-lb star at my last meeting. It's funny how motivated we are by stickers, LOL.

So much of this is mental! I haven't gotten a 5-lb star in a LONG time. Maybe I'll see one in a few weeks! Yup, I'm motivated by stickers and I'm 50!

 

[pwdebbie]

Thank you! I would love to do one that's indexed but I don't know how. Those also happen to be my favourite TR's to read since I dont post on them normally.

Just go back to your first post of the trip report and edit it to add a link to each of your new posts. You can either show the link itself or you can give a title to your newest entry, then highlight that, click on the globe-like thingy in the tools, and put your link in that way. Also, if you do all your posts in a particular color and font, it makes it easier for readers to always find your posts amidst the replies.

I'm learning this stuff myself. I got tired of waiting for someone else to start an "Official April 2013" thread so I started one myself. The one thing I wish I had done was to reserve several more posts below my first one so that I could add more information there instead of trying to put everything in the first post. No one has replied to you yet, so you could go ahead and do that if you wanted. I am subscribed and look forward to following you on your trip report.

 

[StayCool]

WI today. I am up 1.4 pounds. I expected it but it makes me sad. I'm so overwhelmed with life in general that I'm struggling to stay focused. I'm so tired all the time which drives me to eat more because it helps keep me awake doing the million things that I have to get done. Blah. I don't want to backslide anymore, but I am having a hard time pushing through this.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Just go back to your first post of the trip report and edit it to add a link to each of your new posts. You can either show the link itself or you can give a title to your newest entry, then highlight that, click on the globe-like thingy in the tools, and put your link in that way. Also, if you do all your posts in a particular color and font, it makes it easier for readers to always find your posts amidst the replies.

I'm learning this stuff myself. I got tired of waiting for someone else to start an "Official April 2013" thread so I started one myself. The one thing I wish I had done was to reserve several more posts below my first one so that I could add more information there instead of trying to put everything in the first post. No one has replied to you yet, so you could go ahead and do that if you wanted. I am subscribed and look forward to following you on your trip report.

I don't know what you mean by this.

Also, I actually did mean to change the font colour but I forgot. Hopefully, I'll remember for the rest of the posts. Thanks for subscribing and for the other info above.

 

[shinysparklybubbles]

I don't know what you mean by this.

Also, I actually did mean to change the font colour but I forgot. Hopefully, I'll remember for the rest of the posts. Thanks for subscribing and for the other info above.

Make a bunch of post in the thread (ideally #2,3,4,5, 6) and just put like save for later, or something like that in it. That way you have reserved spots if you want to make like post #2 pre trip stuff, #3 all the links for each day, #3 etc.

 

[sjms71]

I have been having such trouble lately that I wanted a fresh start TODAY. So, I went to WW to do my WI and face the ugly music. I was telling one of my favorite receptionists how I was frustrated and needed a new beginning. She explained that they could "re-set" me so that today's weight would be my starting weight, that I would get a new book starting with today, and that I wouldn't see, on paper or e-tools, the gain I've had over the last few weeks. I said "sign me up!" I've been doing this round of WW for a few years and never thought to really start over.

I am now 11 pounds from goal. I think this fresh start is just what I need to move in the right direction again. I'm crossing my fingers anyway!

Congrats to all the losers and to the maintainers -- and everyone else who is trying!!! Let's do this thing.

Sandi, you are amazing honestly I think most people would have given up and your determination just shines! You have been at goal you will do it again. I get it though too, I think my weight has been a roller coaster the last year of lifetime. I don't think I ever have really maintained I'm up I'm down up, down. I hope this fresh start will get you there!

 

[figment814]

I am only about two weeks in on my umpteenth go around on weight watchers and I am struggling a bit with protein and keeping myself full throughout the day. I know I am probably reserving too many points for the evening, so I could probably take a few from there to have a higher protein snack. Any suggestions for middle of the day snacks with protein?

(I do have access to a fridge at work.)

Right now, I'm thinking I could hard boil some eggs and eat those, or get some of the mini packs of almonds. (I think Greek Yogurt is high in protein, but I just don't like it.) Any other thoughts?

 

[robinb]

WI today. I am up 1.4 pounds. I expected it but it makes me sad. I'm so overwhelmed with life in general that I'm struggling to stay focused. I'm so tired all the time which drives me to eat more because it helps keep me awake doing the million things that I have to get done. Blah. I don't want to backslide anymore, but I am having a hard time pushing through this.

That's a bummer {{hugs}}. Can you start to make a list of what you need to do? I will do that when I start to get overwhelmed and it gives me something to focus on and to check off so I can see progress. Don't forget to put yourself on the list too! Pencil in a 20-minute walk and grab your ipod and crank up the music.

 

[robinb]

I am only about two weeks in on my umpteenth go around on weight watchers and I am struggling a bit with protein and keeping myself full throughout the day. I know I am probably reserving too many points for the evening, so I could probably take a few from there to have a higher protein snack. Any suggestions for middle of the day snacks with protein?

(I do have access to a fridge at work.)

Right now, I'm thinking I could hard boil some eggs and eat those, or get some of the mini packs of almonds. (I think Greek Yogurt is high in protein, but I just don't like it.) Any other thoughts?

A combination of foods works better than the individual foods ... like a sting cheese along with an apple.

 

[sjms71]

I am only about two weeks in on my umpteenth go around on weight watchers and I am struggling a bit with protein and keeping myself full throughout the day. I know I am probably reserving too many points for the evening, so I could probably take a few from there to have a higher protein snack. Any suggestions for middle of the day snacks with protein?

(I do have access to a fridge at work.)

Right now, I'm thinking I could hard boil some eggs and eat those, or get some of the mini packs of almonds. (I think Greek Yogurt is high in protein, but I just don't like it.) Any other thoughts?

Hang in there. Those are my go to snacks, almonds, eggs and Greek yogurt. I am not a huge fan of Greek yogurt by itself. I will add fruit to it or even pumpkin pie spice. I also make deviled eggs using Greek yogurt instead of mayo.

 

[keahgirl8]

Hang in there. Those are my go to snacks, almonds, eggs and Greek yogurt. I am not a huge fan of Greek yogurt by itself. I will add fruit to it or even pumpkin pie spice. I also make deviled eggs using Greek yogurt instead of mayo.

Speaking of Greek yogurt, I use it as sour cream. I put it on a taco (or taco salad) or mix it with salsa or pico de gallo and use it as dip. Apples are also very filling and have zero points!

 

[StayCool]

That's a bummer {{hugs}}. Can you start to make a list of what you need to do? I will do that when I start to get overwhelmed and it gives me something to focus on and to check off so I can see progress. Don't forget to put yourself on the list too! Pencil in a 20-minute walk and grab your ipod and crank up the music.

I have lists of my lists! LOL My husband thinks I'm crazy. It is just a really busy time and I used to grab whatever was around to eat. Now it takes more time to plan, so it is easier to make poor choices. I will just have to push through I guess.

 

[pwdebbie]

Down .8 tonight! That was a surprise. So I sort of made it to 57 pounds off for my 57th birthday. (The total off is 57.2 and my birthday was last Friday, the day I tracked 57 points, must be something about that number!)

I was going to be happy to break even this week after my birthday food choices (two crepes in one day is probably not a good idea). So I was real surprised when I was told I was down .8. Then I hear my daughter at the scale next to me told, "Good job, Joanna, down 4 lbs this week." She is down a total of 62 pounds now and she is looking good.

My other daughter quit WW online this week and is doing something called Live Strong (I'm not familiar with it, but she says she'd rather count calories than points).

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

I am only about two weeks in on my umpteenth go around on weight watchers and I am struggling a bit with protein and keeping myself full throughout the day. I know I am probably reserving too many points for the evening, so I could probably take a few from there to have a higher protein snack. Any suggestions for middle of the day snacks with protein?

(I do have access to a fridge at work.)

Right now, I'm thinking I could hard boil some eggs and eat those, or get some of the mini packs of almonds. (I think Greek Yogurt is high in protein, but I just don't like it.) Any other thoughts?

Can you get flavoured Greek Yogurt? They're usually much better then the plain stuff. I was also thinking of apples and peanut butter. Weight Watchers sells 3-point oatmeal. You could give that a try. It has 5 grams of protein in the container. Cottage cheese is also a good source of protein.

If you're not eating many points at breakfast, what about adding some protein then?

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Down .8 tonight! That was a surprise. So I sort of made it to 57 pounds off for my 57th birthday. (The total off is 57.2 and my birthday was last Friday, the day I tracked 57 points, must be something about that number!)

I was going to be happy to break even this week after my birthday food choices (two crepes in one day is probably not a good idea). So I was real surprised when I was told I was down .8. Then I hear my daughter at the scale next to me told, "Good job, Joanna, down 4 lbs this week." She is down a total of 62 pounds now and she is looking good.

My other daughter quit WW online this week and is doing something called Live Strong (I'm not familiar with it, but she says she'd rather count calories than points).

Way to go, pwdebbie! 57.2 pounds is awesome! Congratulations to your daughter as well. I think it nice that the two of you can attend together.

 

[Julia M]

Its so inspiring to read about all of the losses here. Even though I don't post as much as some of you, I do like to read all of them!

Can't believe that I have had 4 straight days of eating a meal out! Even happier that I made excellent choices and that don't feel like my weight loss efforts have been derailed.

I pulled a couple more clothing items out of my closet. Its nice to have less clothes in there and also to have the clothes all fit, instead of having multiple sizes! I haven't lost a lot of weight, but I'm amazed at the difference between a 24 and a 20-it will make packing for my weekend trip in 2 weeks a lot easier, since I am bringing a carry on. The pants are so much smaller!

Roasted some veggies tonight for lunch tomorrow. Bringing breakfast and lunch to work has been great for my food choices but also my pocketbook-the savings have almost paid for our gym membership!

Julia

 

[figment814]

Hang in there. Those are my go to snacks, almonds, eggs and Greek yogurt. I am not a huge fan of Greek yogurt by itself. I will add fruit to it or even pumpkin pie spice. I also make deviled eggs using Greek yogurt instead of mayo.

I bought another Greek yogurt, the kind with the fruit cup and will give that a try. Maybe it will eventually grow on me. And it's good to know I'm on the right track with my ideas.

A combination of foods works better than the individual foods ... like a sting cheese along with an apple.

When I read your response yesterday I was in the middle of eating a cheese stick and blueberries, so definitely heading in the right direction.

Speaking of Greek yogurt, I use it as sour cream. I put it on a taco (or taco salad) or mix it with salsa or pico de gallo and use it as dip. Apples are also very filling and have zero points!

I find that after eating an apple I actually get hungrier...I wonder if this is because of what Robin said about mixing foods..

Can you get flavoured Greek Yogurt? They're usually much better then the plain stuff. I was also thinking of apples and peanut butter. Weight Watchers sells 3-point oatmeal. You could give that a try. It has 5 grams of protein in the container. Cottage cheese is also a good source of protein.

If you're not eating many points at breakfast, what about adding some protein then?

Oh, I do love oatmeal, especially in the fall and winter. Is it in individual packs or one big carton? Also, I'm an online member, so I'm wondering if I can get it at the store, or if I have to go to a center?

Its so inspiring to read about all of the losses here. Even though I don't post as much as some of you, I do like to read all of them!

Can't believe that I have had 4 straight days of eating a meal out! Even happier that I made excellent choices and that don't feel like my weight loss efforts have been derailed.

I pulled a couple more clothing items out of my closet. Its nice to have less clothes in there and also to have the clothes all fit, instead of having multiple sizes! I haven't lost a lot of weight, but I'm amazed at the difference between a 24 and a 20-it will make packing for my weekend trip in 2 weeks a lot easier, since I am bringing a carry on. The pants are so much smaller!

Roasted some veggies tonight for lunch tomorrow. Bringing breakfast and lunch to work has been great for my food choices but also my pocketbook-the savings have almost paid for our gym membership!

Julia

You have inspired my confidence ...eating out can be a struggle for me, and four straight days of good choices you should be proud. I know what you mean about sizes and carry ons....my BF's daughter is a size 4 and can pack like 8-10 outfits for a Florida trip in one tiny suitcase. Me, not so much!

Down .8 tonight! That was a surprise. So I sort of made it to 57 pounds off for my 57th birthday. (The total off is 57.2 and my birthday was last Friday, the day I tracked 57 points, must be something about that number!)

I was going to be happy to break even this week after my birthday food choices (two crepes in one day is probably not a good idea). So I was real surprised when I was told I was down .8. Then I hear my daughter at the scale next to me told, "Good job, Joanna, down 4 lbs this week." She is down a total of 62 pounds now and she is looking good.

My other daughter quit WW online this week and is doing something called Live Strong (I'm not familiar with it, but she says she'd rather count calories than points).

Glad you mostly made your 57 goal! Maybe it's a sign that this will be an amazing year for you!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Oh, I do love oatmeal, especially in the fall and winter. Is it in individual packs or one big carton? Also, I'm an online member, so I'm wondering if I can get it at the store, or if I have to go to a center?

The oatmeal comes in individual containers. They are sold 4 to a pkg. I think they are 3 points each. Just add boiling water to the container. Here, we get plain and maple & brown sugar. You may have more flavour choices in the States. There isn't a store in my area so I can't comment on that but we can get them at our centers and at traveler locations. Someone else maybe be able to tell you what sorts of things the WW stores have.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Make a bunch of post in the thread (ideally #2,3,4,5, 6) and just put like save for later, or something like that in it. That way you have reserved spots if you want to make like post #2 pre trip stuff, #3 all the links for each day, #3 etc.

Gotcha! There were actually a couple of posts already by the time I got back to it so I guess I missed that. I had hoped to be able to do set it up that way but maybe I still can edit the first post to do that. However, I did remember to change the font for my update.

 

[Sandi]

Sandi, you are amazing honestly I think most people would have given up and your determination just shines! You have been at goal you will do it again. I get it though too, I think my weight has been a roller coaster the last year of lifetime. I don't think I ever have really maintained I'm up I'm down up, down. I hope this fresh start will get you there!

Thanks Stephanie. You always know just what to say. You are an inspiration! I know you've had a rough time of it, too, but it's so good to see someone with lifetime at goal still working it. Every once in awhile I have a realization that this will never be "over," but that's okay. Look who I've met along the way.

So, yesterday I didn't eat all of my points. I had too many left over and that is just stupid. It was a messed up day though -- too focused on being perfect. Didn't have much of a breakfast, did okay at lunch, and then didn't eat dinner until 8:00. In the meantime, went to DD's senior recognition at her Cross Country invitational (both the boys and the girls from my DD's school won!). When we got home, I was inspired to go do a 4 mile run with a 1/2 mile walk added on. I am a much slower runner than my DD, but she always gives me support. Today I am doing better eating wise. Can I keep this up until the next WI? I'll sure try.