Weight Watchers Chat -- Part III

[Daisybelle]

WOW I really could have written this myself! Even after two years on WW I still struggle with binge eating. After last week counting every morsel, activity points and weekly points and feeling great, this week I started off by eating 1/2 a container of ice cream. I felt lousy after. It didnt really stop there.This is always followed by the self loathing cycle ( I can say this has gotten a tiny bit better. Maybe because I am getting back on track?)

This week I also wrote down how I felt in my tracker (doing paper and etools this week!). I actually think I felt bettter writing down how lousy I felt

Its not about being perfect, its about being persistent.

I love the blogs they are so helpful.

You are certainly not alone. Have a great day!

BTW when your in the middle of it, it really does feel as if you lost your mind, doesnt it?

Yes, I do feel like I'm losing my mind sometimes! I logically know what I need to do to lose weight but then something overrides my brain that wants FOOD and the cycle begins again.

That being said, yesterday was much better! I stayed within my points and got a great walk in last night. I really like the idea that fruits and veggies are zero points. I find that I'm making extra sides involving vegetables to help round out a meal. I roasted some asparagus and cherry tomatoes last night that were quite yummy.

Tomorrow is my first weigh-in and I'm trying to avoid any sodium-heavy foods.

 

[robinb]

Catching up on the thread ...

Do you use your Weekly Points at all? Do you have any opinion on that? I do use my activity points most days so far, partly because I'm still getting used to staying within my points each day.

I eat all of my weeklies and also most of my activity points. I am at the minimum daily points which is really not enough food for me. Maybe that means that I don't lose 2-3 lbs a week but I also don't feel that I am depriving myself.

We are at Disneyland now, and we went to a meeting at the center on Lincoln last Saturday. The leader was SO fun! I enjoyed her meeting so much I felt like I was cheating on my home leader, lol. Helped that I lost another nice chunk, and it helped more that DH finally finished his plateau and is at a "this time through WW" low! He is very close to the next "decade" as well as his long awaited, hard fought 20%. Then again, we are odd and almost don't want to get those next milestones on this trip (we will still be in town for the next meeting as well) because our home leader gets so sad when we hit the milestones without her!

Congratulations to you and your DH! It's great that you went to a meeting while on vacation. I remember when a bunch of Good Sam ladies came to my meeting since they were in town for a "Samboree".

Hi everyone! My name is Stephanie and Im just joining in on this thread! Its great to find a nice group of WW buddies! ;0) This is my 2nd go around on WW. Ive been on it 2 mnths now. I don't go to meetings, I just use the etools and the handy app on my phone. Im also doing Shakeology and the Turbo Fire program. I have lost 20lbs and 17.5" since Aug 3!

I LOVE WW because it really is a way of life. All of my heartburn is completely gone (i was living on antacids) , I no longer have cravings, I eat when Im hungry. Ive also found that if I cheat every couple of weeks, it jump starts my weight loss again! Anyhow, just thought Id say hey! Good luck everyone! :0)

Welcome to the thread! Great weight loss so far . What are the Shakeology and the Turbo Fire programs?

Good WI last night. Down 2.6 for a total loss of 56.4 in 30 weeks. My newest self-imposed goal was to be 57 pounds off by 10/5 (my 57th birthday) which I don't think will happen simply because we are going to see my parents (who live near Ocean City, MD) for the next few days. The last visit resulted in a gain, so I hope not to repeat that this time. I'm still not officially in "onederland" even though my home scale has had me there for the last fourteen days.

Happy birthday!!! You know, I would say that you made your goal. Can you go and weigh in a second time today? .4 is really not a lot to lose in a couple days considering how well you're doing.

The moment of truth this morning! After 2 weeks of being on vacation and then sick, it's time to weigh-in. I gained 3 pounds. Bringing me back to a 15 pounds weight loss.

I am still happy with that, I knew I would gain some back, but I am sure I will lose those extra pounds in the next few weeks. I am just happy to be back to tracking and exercising! And I did enjoy my vacation very much!!

Have a good week everyone!

3 lbs isn't really all that much for being on vacation and being sick. You'll lose it in no time!

Down a whopping 3.6 this week for a total of 37.4!!! Woot!

This after 5+ weeks of less than one lb loss per week! Just the motivation I needed.

Congratulations! It sounds like you had a visit from the "woosh fairy". Can you send her over to me?

I gained 1.2 lbs the week before Disney and while at Disney I gained 2 lbs.

This week I lost 1.8 lbs!

I only have 1.4 lbs to lose to get back to my 46 lbs mark. No problem, I enjoy the program and I know I can get back to were I need to be. I'm back into size 10 pants so that means a lot!

My next 5K is this Saturday. I haven't been able to get to the gym because of injuries and sickness so I don't think my time will be any quicker than my time in April. The important thing to remember is that I can finish it!

-Stephanie

Have a great race! I keep on thinking about trying a 5K but my right knee is crap. I think I might find a "race" that also has a walk and do that instead.

I was down 1.2 yesterday! That's 2.9lbs of Disney weight off! I have 3.6 more to go. This week will be challenging, though. DS turns 11 today -- I have to bake his birthday cake this afternoon. Then this weekend is the Canadian Thanksgiving. We'll be at my FIL's for 3 meals. I'm going to eat maintenance points (35pts) on Sunday and try to have 15 WP's available so hopefully, I'll be fine.

Have a great Thanksgiving! You can make it through the weekend. Just made sure to make time for yourself .

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Have a great Thanksgiving! You can make it through the weekend. Just made sure to make time for yourself .

 

[DopeysMom]

I hade an awesome WI this week...down 2.6, total 39lbs. I've still got a way to go, but I'm thrilled with this weeks numbers!

 

[Woth2982]

I lost another .8 this week and got my first re-booted 5-lb star . My Thanksgiving goal is to get another one. I came down with a cold two days ago, it's the first one in months and I feel like a big baby. I am resisting the urge to eat comfort food . The good news is that the weekend will not be as point heavy because I'm sick and we have a swim meet so I won't be tailgating as hard as I have the last couple weeks. The bad news is that I really don't feel like working out.

So hard to workout when you don't feel well. Sometimes taking a long walk is just enough, not vigorous exercise, but still able to move a bit. Feel better and keep up the good work!

 

[Woth2982]

Anyone else using Active Link? I have been using it for a while and I love it. Well worth the extra $5 and I am tracking my activity points properly! I was way over stating my points before. I am losing weight so much more efficiently now!

 

[DopeysMom]

Anyone else using Active Link? I have been using it for a while and I love it. Well worth the extra $5 and I am tracking my activity points properly! I was way over stating my points before. I am losing weight so much more efficiently now!

I only just read about it today in the weekly, I don't think it's available at my meeting location, I'd like to know more about it...

 

[shinysparklybubbles]

I hade an awesome WI this week...down 2.6, total 39lbs. I've still got a way to go, but I'm thrilled with this weeks numbers!

that's great! Did you do anything differently this week?

 

[DopeysMom]

that's great! Did you do anything differently this week?

The only thing I didn't do was exercise. Go figure! I had a crazy week and just didn't have time to do my usual morning walk.

 

[StayCool]

So the scale is moving downward again and that is with me eating some of my WP each day. I think maybe I need to eat a little more than what I was so I'm going to stick with it. It looks like I will end up using at least half of them before I WI again.

A NSV... Last night my wonderful husband came home from work (at midnight) with a pint of Ben & Jerry's for me. He thought he was being a good guy because we normally eat ice cream every night before bed and he knew I hadn't bought any. I *used* to eat the whole thing in one sitting, especially when I was stressed. Last night I ate about 10 bites and put it back in the freezer. It was good but a LOT sweeter than what I've been eating lately.

 

[lisajl]

I just went to Kohls to find new jeans for our upcoming trip to Disney.

So excited!!! Got into and fits well....a size 8!!!
I am soooo happy!!!

 

[bumbershoot]

Wee, themepark bloat! Up 4.2 pounds. The receptionist didn't even say a word to me, guess she was embarrassed for me? I sat down and looked and started laughing. I knew my waistband was a bit tight the last couple of days!

After the meeting (we are still down at Disneyland) we got to talk to a nice lady, maybe helped her and also reaffirmed what we are doing and how we are continuing on, etc etc. don't know what I would do without the meetings!

 

[lisajl]

Wee, themepark bloat! Up 4.2 pounds. The receptionist didn't even say a word to me, guess she was embarrassed for me? I sat down and looked and started laughing. I knew my waistband was a bit tight the last couple of days!

After the meeting (we are still down at Disneyland) we got to talk to a nice lady, maybe helped her and also reaffirmed what we are doing and how we are continuing on, etc etc. don't know what I would do without the meetings!

I don't know about your place of weigh in but our ladies are not allowed to say anything to us about our weight. I guess someone complained and corporate office told our leader all they were to do is write down the weight.

 

[lovesmurfs]

I don't know about your place of weigh in but our ladies are not allowed to say anything to us about our weight. I guess someone complained and corporate office told our leader all they were to do is write down the weight.

My WI place always says "great job" whenever there's a loss, nothing if there's a gain. So I can understand why having them say nothing either way might be preferable -- you wouldn't be able to know if the person in front of you gained or lost.

 

[Daisybelle]

Good day! Had my first weigh in today and I was down 2.6. Happiness! I had a couple of rough days toward the middle of the week so I was very content with my loss.

 

[lovesmurfs]

Good day! Had my first weigh in today and I was down 2.6. Happiness! I had a couple of rough days toward the middle of the week so I was very content with my loss.

Way to go!!! Those rough days will happen (or at least they do for me), and you just need to press on through them!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

I don't know about your place of weigh in but our ladies are not allowed to say anything to us about our weight. I guess someone complained and corporate office told our leader all they were to do is write down the weight.

That surprises me. We're supposed to mirror the response of the members.

 

[lisajl]

That surprises me. We're supposed to mirror the response of the members.

Our "leader" about two months ago had a discussion with us before she started the meeting. Apparently there were members complaining that others could hear what the receptionist response was to their weight.

 

[bumbershoot]

I don't know about your place of weigh in but our ladies are not allowed to say anything to us about our weight. I guess someone complained and corporate office told our leader all they were to do is write down the weight.

Last week she told me exactly what I had lost. Today the other lady told DH that he had gained a little. So I think she was just having a reaction to the amount. I'm not a person who cares, so she would have been safe with me!

Our "leader" about two months ago had a discussion with us before she started the meeting. Apparently there were members complaining that others could hear what the receptionist response was to their weight.

Gosh I wish the leaders could simply tell the listeners to mind their own business! When I'm in line I'm talking to others and not paying attention to the other people around me and their weighins, and if I do hear it, I feel that I did something wrong!



4.2 is just amusing...it's definitely not all a fat gain in one week, you know?

 

[pwdebbie]

Back from our little trip to see my parents (who live in Fenwick Island, DE -- so when I say a trip to see my parents, I might as well say "a trip to the beach").

Up 2 lbs on our home scale. I tracked -- stayed right at my 26 on Thursday, 57 (you read that right) on Friday, and 30 on Saturday. Thing is, the Friday eating was not outrageous! But it was a "little bit" of this and that on the boardwalk and all those little bits do add up quickly. I still ate less on Friday than my normal eating would have been pre-WW. No wonder I got to the place I was with my weight. This trip was enlightening.