Weight Watchers Chat -- Part III

[kathie859]

Congrats to everyone for making such great progress!

My first meeting went great! I am excited to get started! Has anyone used the fitness tracker that plus into the computer? (I cannot remember the exact name.). I am really thinking about getting one. I think it will make me more aware and accountable.

I've wondered about this device, too. I need to ask about it at my next meeting (next Monday--really hoping for a good weigh-in). I'm trying to get out of my sedentary lifestyle and perhaps this would help me get motivated to move.

I spent last week eating and splurging and skipped my meeting. But am back on track now with the help of my Daily Tracker--it's so mportant to write EVERYTHING down. If I don't, I'm a mess! It's amazing how much better I feel, physically and emotionally, when I eat right!

 

[StayCool]

Yesterday was my first day of classes. Blah. The plus side is that I graduate in May and then I'm swearing off formal education forever! lol But I think they are trying to kill us. So my biggest goal this semester (besides getting all my work done!) is to stick with WW and working out no matter what. It is going to be hard but I really need to do it for me.

I got my HRM today. I haven't opened it yet, but that will be tomorrow's goal.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

 

[Sandi]

I did it! I hit the big 50 tonight! Actually, 50.4. Which is also 20% for me (even if WW doesn't celebrate past 10%, I do).

(Isn't it appropriate that they are dancing bananas and not dancing cupcakes or ice cream cones?)​

My next goal is for my age and weight to match.

Congratulations Debbie! Hitting the 50 pound weight loss mark is fantastic. I had to laugh at your "age and weight match" comment though. So, are you close to 100 years old or so? I assume you meant age and weight loss to match, but you gave me a good giggle.

I've been away from this thread for a few weeks. Went to WDW (had a fabulous time) and have had to do other travels for work and family. Anyway, I hadn't tracked and missed three weeks of meetings. Finally faced the scales yesterday and I own my 4 pound weight gain. Now I'm 8 pounds from goal. All my choice, so I'm back on track and moving on. I'm hopeful to have a decent WI next Wednesday!

 

[keahgirl8]

I did it! I hit the big 50 tonight! Actually, 50.4. Which is also 20% for me (even if WW doesn't celebrate past 10%, I do).


(Isn't it appropriate that they are dancing bananas and not dancing cupcakes or ice cream cones?)

My next goal is for my age and weight to match.

I was thinking about what changes I have seen in myself physically since joining WW and thought I'd list a few to encourage others.
* I haven't had to eat a Tums since the day I started following the plan.
* My uvula (you know -- the thing that hangs down in the back of your mouth?) no longer falls back in my throat and chokes me (the dental hygienist will be pleased).
* My bp is lower (can't wait to see my doctor in two weeks, usually I dread the appointment).

I'm a happy gal today! [Don't tell my dh, but last night I planted the thought in his head that to celebrate my weight loss, dd (who is now down 54) and I should go for a short trip to WDW. It would be a great 30th birthday gift for her in early December, don't you think? ]

Congratulations Debbie! I am so proud of you!

 

[jacksmomma]

I've wondered about this device, too. I need to ask about it at my next meeting (next Monday--really hoping for a good weigh-in). I'm trying to get out of my sedentary lifestyle and perhaps this would help me get motivated to move.

I spent last week eating and splurging and skipped my meeting. But am back on track now with the help of my Daily Tracker--it's so mportant to write EVERYTHING down. If I don't, I'm a mess! It's amazing how much better I feel, physically and emotionally, when I eat right!

I am trying to track everything, but the online tracker does not have Arby's and neither of the WW products (a meal and a snack) I consumed today. I also cannot find the scanner to scan the codes on the foods. I am excited about this adventure, but frustrated already! Can anyone help?

 

[keahgirl8]

I am trying to track everything, but the online tracker does not have Arby's and neither of the WW products (a meal and a snack) I consumed today. I also cannot find the scanner to scan the codes on the foods. I am excited about this adventure, but frustrated already! Can anyone help?

It does take a little more time, but sometimes you just have to use a calculator and figure everything. If you are going to a restaurant that is not in the tracker, you may have to go to their website for nutritional info and calculate it. Is the scanner you are referring to the iPhone app? If so, you search the app store for "Weight Watchers scanner" and you will find it.

 

[jacksmomma]

It does take a little more time, but sometimes you just have to use a calculator and figure everything. If you are going to a restaurant that is not in the tracker, you may have to go to their website for nutritional info and calculate it. Is the scanner you are referring to the iPhone app? If so, you search the app store for "Weight Watchers scanner" and you will find it.

Great, thanks! I will do a search to see if I can find it.

 

[Sandi]

Great, thanks! I will do a search to see if I can find it.

Just so you know, the WW scanner doesn't have info for every food product. I often get a "not recognized" (or something similar) message when I scan stuff at the grocery store or at home. In those cases, you just have to do the calculation.

 

[pwdebbie]

Congratulations Debbie! Hitting the 50 pound weight loss mark is fantastic. I had to laugh at your "age and weight match" comment though. So, are you close to 100 years old or so? I assume you meant age and weight loss to match, but you gave me a good giggle.

I've been away from this thread for a few weeks. Went to WDW (had a fabulous time) and have had to do other travels for work and family. Anyway, I hadn't tracked and missed three weeks of meetings. Finally faced the scales yesterday and I own my 4 pound weight gain. Now I'm 8 pounds from goal. All my choice, so I'm back on track and moving on. I'm hopeful to have a decent WI next Wednesday!

Good catch, Sandi! Yes, I did mean weight loss. I turn 57 in October and would like to be down 57 lbs by then.

Eight pounds from goal is great! I know, you were happier when you could say you were four pounds from goal, but you'll get back there soon enough. I know what a two-day trip did to me, I can't imagine three weeks of traveling.

 

[pwdebbie]

Yesterday was my first day of classes. Blah. The plus side is that I graduate in May and then I'm swearing off formal education forever! lol But I think they are trying to kill us. So my biggest goal this semester (besides getting all my work done!) is to stick with WW and working out no matter what. It is going to be hard but I really need to do it for me.

I got my HRM today. I haven't opened it yet, but that will be tomorrow's goal.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

What is an HRM?

 

[pwdebbie]

I am trying to track everything, but the online tracker does not have Arby's and neither of the WW products (a meal and a snack) I consumed today. I also cannot find the scanner to scan the codes on the foods. I am excited about this adventure, but frustrated already! Can anyone help?

Just Diet Now shows points for restaurants.

Exercise 4 Weight Loss also has restaurant points.

 

[lovesmurfs]

What is an HRM?

I think it's Heart Rate Monitor.

 

[sjms71]

GREAT JOB EVERYONE! Another busy week for me, having a yard sale tomorrow however, been sticking to 26 points like glue. I wanted to mention an app that a friend recommended. It's Pts plus diary, the scanner seems to be a lot more accurate than the weight watchers one. Unfortunately, it's not a free one but I think it was like 1.99. I have it for iPhone not sure if there is an android app. I don't even use WW mobile anymore. Also exercise 4 weight loss has an app too, that one is called NutriScore, which has restaurant points. I have had that one a while so can't remember what I paid but it is worth it.

 

[kathie859]

Just Diet Now shows points for restaurants.

Exercise for Weight Loss also has restaurant points.

Thank you!!!! I struggle when I eat out and this will help me a LOT!!!!

 

[WDWRids]

A bit of a struggle this week......but no gains. Stayed the same when I weighed this morning. How have some of you got it back into gear after a week of the blah's?

 

[StayCool]

What is an HRM?

Heart Rate Monitor. I'm going to use it so I can tell how many APs I get. Right now I'm just guessing because I have no real way of telling. Plus I want to use it to help me learn to run.

 

[sjms71]

With all this talk about HRM, I was wondering does anyone have a bodybugg?

 

[JavArmy]

Okay, today was weigh in day for me. Considering I didn't stick to the plan AT ALL this week, it wasn't horrible. I did gain, but not as much as I expected. I'm pretty sure this was because I continued my workout. Well, today starts a new week, so I'm starting over. Let's see if I can stick to it this week (and keep up the work outs!). Next week is Disney, so I'm sure that's out the window, but no reason to put on pounds before i go too Then it will be a totally clean slate when I get back.

Even though I'm not doing the best, it keeps me motivated to see you all doing so well on here. I'm hoping that by me still posting i'll not only serve as an example of what NOT to do, but I won't veer compleatly off track. Thanks again to all

 

[StayCool]

Okay, today was weigh in day for me. Considering I didn't stick to the plan AT ALL this week, it wasn't horrible. I did gain, but not as much as I expected. I'm pretty sure this was because I continued my workout. Well, today starts a new week, so I'm starting over. Let's see if I can stick to it this week (and keep up the work outs!). Next week is Disney, so I'm sure that's out the window, but no reason to put on pounds before i go too Then it will be a totally clean slate when I get back.

Even though I'm not doing the best, it keeps me motivated to see you all doing so well on here. I'm hoping that by me still posting i'll not only serve as an example of what NOT to do, but I won't veer compleatly off track. Thanks again to all

Just come back from Disney and start over. As long as you don't give up you are winning! Plus if we ate perfectly all the time we would definitely fall off the wagon! You did well sticking with your workout and that is half the battle. Enjoy your vacation.

I definitely use this board to help me stay motivated. Otherwise I would have lost interest by now. You guys are the best! Plus where else would I learn all this information??

 

[Bewitch324]

Congratulations on the loss! I am freaking out over my half marathon. I am wishing I didn't sign up. I have a feeling I am going to be picked up for going too slow

Try not to freak out!!! I'm sure you'll be fine...but look at it this way...even if you don't FINISH it, just by showing up and starting it and doing the best you possibly can, you are doing more than 99% of the general population! Maybe you won't make it to the end, probably you will...but EITHER WAY YOU ARE A WINNER!!!!!

Just keep training and do the best you can!! I have my first double digit walk tomorrow morning...11 miles. I'm pretty nervous, my longest walk so far has been 9 miles. But I have a plan, my ipod is loaded and I'm going to take my time and do the best I can.

Have a great night!!!
Brooke