Weight Watchers Chat -- Part III

[Aburns8]

Coming back after being off plan for three weeks. I lost my motivation and I am trying to get it back. I have gained 2 pounds, so I need to nip it in the bud before it gets too bad. We survived Hurricane Sandy, but I did eat a lot of Halloween candy during the storm

 

[figment814]

Coming back after being off plan for three weeks. I lost my motivation and I am trying to get it back. I have gained 2 pounds, so I need to nip it in the bud before it gets too bad. We survived Hurricane Sandy, but I did eat a lot of Halloween candy during the storm

The important part is coming back!

I have a question for everyone! What is your pre-WI go to dinner? I'm looking for something tasty, but that's not going to lead to water weight/bloat.

I don't eat anything specific, but I try to make sure that is the day that I am as perfectly on plan as possible, and eat my minimum daily. Get all my GHGs!

Congrats on the new decade and the 5K!

They had all the WW fitness products around the room at our meeting this week, too and they had us do a circuit around the room, trying out the products. My leader said that each year they change up the WW plan a little bit, and for 2013 there will be little change to the Points Plus program itself. The focus is going to be making the meeting a better experience for the members, with more interaction. She also mentioned that they are going to be improving the e-tools to make them more user friendly in 2013. Next week there is apparently going to be demonstrations of other products, like the serving spoons.

I was just relieved because this is the first week in a long time that the meeting wasn't a big Active Link commercial.

I am hunkered down waiting for this hurricane to finish, so I am thinking I will try to get in an extra workout today, since I am home bound. Maybe a yoga or Pilates video this morning, and something else late this afternoon or evening. If I'm going to be sitting home, I may as well try to earn some extra activity points. I have some extra energy to burn, since I am getting antsy being homebound, especially because I am supposed to leave for WDW on Friday morning.

Since we are under a state of emergency here, it looks like I won't have a WW meeting Tuesday. I don't know whether to try to squeeze it in later in the week or just wait until next week.

Sending positive vibes that you both stay safe!

My alma mater had Homecoming this weekend, and since we live in the same town I wanted to attend (now that I've lost weight and feel more gregarious and less hermit-like). We spent Friday with my MIL, so the Friday things were out, and the football game and BBQs were out because we needed to spend Saturday afternoon and evening with DH's family to talk about the situation with MIL...so that left their morning activity.

Therefore, 9am saw DH, DS, and I running a 5K around my college campus. BEFORE weigh-in. We just had time to run home, take a minute-long shower, get somewhat dry and changed, and race over to the meeting.

Both DH and I hit new "decades" yesterday, and DH now only has to eat 5 fruits and veggies per day. He'd been at the weight where he was supposed to eat 9, minimum, which was incredibly hard, especially given the Daily points he has! But now it will be easier for him to get those Good Health Guidelines in, and of course he's very excited about it.

Congrats on the 5K and the new decades!!!

 

[UConnFan]

So I haven't been on in a while, but I think I need to come back more regularly! I had a great loss two weeks ago (3 lbs), but then my brother got married and blah blah blah [insert excuse here], and I kind of just petered out. I really need a motivation boost.

I'm thinking about switching to online. I'm not motivated by the meetings anymore, the monthly pass is really expensive, and I don't really have time. I'm somewhat concerned about the accountability piece.

What do you do to stay accountable? I've kind of been thinking about reaching out somehow to get an "accountability buddy" with whom I would email daily to check in. I don't know how I would go about doing so, though. Has anyone heard of a resource out there for this?

 

[Daisybelle]

I haven't checked in for a bit, either! Not a whole lot of Dis time lately, sadly. I'll have to go back and catch up on how y'all are doing.
I just finished my first month and I'm down 10 pounds even! (Celebrate!)
I'm going out of town this weekend so I'll have to miss my Saturday meeting. It will be my first time away from home where I have all the control over meals. I'm going to sit down tonight and make a plan so it doesn't turn in to a binge-fest.

 

[figment814]

So I haven't been on in a while, but I think I need to come back more regularly! I had a great loss two weeks ago (3 lbs), but then my brother got married and blah blah blah [insert excuse here], and I kind of just petered out. I really need a motivation boost.

I'm thinking about switching to online. I'm not motivated by the meetings anymore, the monthly pass is really expensive, and I don't really have time. I'm somewhat concerned about the accountability piece.

What do you do to stay accountable? I've kind of been thinking about reaching out somehow to get an "accountability buddy" with whom I would email daily to check in. I don't know how I would go about doing so, though. Has anyone heard of a resource out there for this?

I've only ever done online (or at home back in the day!) but have struggled with accountability on several attempts. If find this board and doing a WISH journal are definitely helping this go around! I don't know of a specific resource, but if you need a buddy I'd be willing!

I haven't checked in for a bit, either! Not a whole lot of Dis time lately, sadly. I'll have to go back and catch up on how y'all are doing.
I just finished my first month and I'm down 10 pounds even! (Celebrate!)
I'm going out of town this weekend so I'll have to miss my Saturday meeting. It will be my first time away from home where I have all the control over meals. I'm going to sit down tonight and make a plan so it doesn't turn in to a binge-fest.

Congrats on the 10 pounds in a month AND creating a plan!

 

[figment814]

Today's NSV: Avoiding all the sugary treats people have been bringing in!

In our office today someone brought in Belgian chocolates, another person brought in Dunkin Donuts Munchkins, and another person brought in a butter coffee cake. (OH, and another person offered me mint oreos!)

My office is across the hall from the kitchen. I am beginning to think its sabotage!

Not really...everyone does it to be friendly to each other...but they sure are testing my will power!

 

[jessc79]

I lost 5 lbs this week! My leader suggested adding veggies to every meal after a long plateau, and it worked! 42.4 lbs total! Shooting for 5 more by Disney (dec 6)

 

[Disney52303]

Hello all, Hoping to start posting to this thread for accountability ) I am a LT WW member and am currently 3.8 lbs over my high range and 12-13 pounds from my personal goal.

It's been a tough year (lost my mom in 10/2011) and started back at meetings Sunday... of course we got hit with Sandy yesterday and eating has gone out the window the last couple of days.

Huge Disney fan (married at the Poly), love running though I've been slacking lately (my gain I'm sure hasn't helped) and have done the Princess half and CC5k. We have three trips planned from November '12-November '13, along with a cruise, and I'd REALLY like to be at goal for them. Looking at the dates, I *think* the Food and Wine half 2013 will be going on during a planned trip, so I'm hoping to sign up (and another CC5k same trip).

For now, just want to get these last few pounds off. My plan is to be hardcore between now and 11/30, which is when we leave for trip #1.

Goal for tomorrow, make it through Halloween. I permit 1-2 pieces of candy after the kids go to bed and THAT'S IT. No school tomorrow though DH and I will both be back to work after 2 days off.

Looking forward to getting to know this group!

-Leslie

 

[UConnFan]

I've only ever done online (or at home back in the day!) but have struggled with accountability on several attempts. If find this board and doing a WISH journal are definitely helping this go around! I don't know of a specific resource, but if you need a buddy I'd be willing!

That would be great! Can you tell me more about WISH journals? I took a quick peek, but it'd be nice to hear more from someone experienced.

I was just talking to my mom about how we will miss the encouragement when we lose weight, but we can just come here and get the same support!

 

[UConnFan]

Okay, I just started a wish journal. Thanks for the idea! I'm excited to have something new to motivate me! How is everyone on the east coast faring from Sandy? We were lucky - no power loss or damage.

 

[lisajl]

Okay so new goal to be 146 pounds. Have 12.4 lbs to go, I can do this!
I have a niece getting married in Houston in either Feb or March and my other niece in Dallas having a baby about that time!
Need to get in shape and lose this weight before then.
Lost .8 tonight, need to stay positive!!

 

[bumbershoot]

I lost 5 lbs this week! My leader suggested adding veggies to every meal after a long plateau, and it worked! 42.4 lbs total! Shooting for 5 more by Disney (dec 6)

5, wow! Congrats! Sounds like the veggies are doing something good for your system!




Halloween candy...I've been dealing with this since we went to the Disneyland Halloween Party. And I took all the candy DH and DS can't have. Naughty naughty me.

I have found it very helpful to find out the points values of the little "fun" sized bags/bars BEFORE opening them. Hint: for the Milky Way Fun Size, they give the NI info for TWO bars on the milkyway website.

With the knowledge of the points for these candies ahead of time, I find it much easier to control myself.

But my caveat is...since around the second month back on WW I've been including small, portion-controlled, desserts, so I have practice at this. If you don't yet have that control, or haven't worked at it quite yet, that might not work for you at all. This doesn't *really* work for DH, and he just tends to avoid the candy, since it's such a huge trigger for him. Plus, he's surrounded by it when he's at his office, which makes it even harder for him.

An idea could be to get the NI for the candies you are tempted by now, work out the points, and that way you have the info before you have the candies in front of you.

 

[pwdebbie]

Congrats to all the losers!

I went to my meeting tonight and the doors were locked. Nobody home. But a nice size group standing outside the doors waiting. Three hours after I got home I had an email -- "We're Open today." (but call this number to be sure). It was time stamped 8:54. Just a wee bit late.

Dd and I are going to go back up tomorrow morning for a meeting but we'll have her 4yo twins with us. Could be interesting.

We made out fine with the storm in spite of living in the middle of a state forest. No trees down and no power loss. Thanking the Lord for that blessing!

 

[MaxsDad]

1. WW is truly a lifestyle change, so eat how you plan to eat on vacations the rest of your life which could mean splurge a little or a lot.
2. If you aren't a commando type park goer, look for other ways to keep up your activity level. When I did F &W, I would only allow myself two treats per loop of the world showcase. Needless to say I walked it alot!
3. Get back on track the minute you get back, and keep your points at your daily minimum those first few days. (I was up three pounds my first day back, and it disappeared for good within a week.)
4. I avoided carbs like the plague. No bread at yachtsman, ate a turkey sandwich on the Boardwalk...hold the bread, no fries.
5. Track every bite, even if it means you ate 60, 70, 80 points. It will help you for next time.


50s Primetime looks tough! If I had done well at all my meals, I probably splurge here, if not I would probably order the pork loin, and see if I could sub veggies for the mashed potatoes. Or even see if I could do the chicken noodle soup instead of the potatoes and veggies.

For Counter service, you can order a kids meal for yourself and get apples and/or veggies for sides.

Hope some of that helps!

I try not to stress too much about it. I try to eat when I'm hungry, and stop eating when I know I've had enough. Also, I try not to eat desserts with every meal, and to eat fruits and vegetables as well instead of ordering fries. And lots, and lots of water!

Also, at WDW, you walk a lot so it helps.

Great job so far! I would look into the Simply Filling Method while at WDW. If you look at the 50's Primetime menu, you could order the Fish Special, the whole wheat spaghetti with vegetarian "meatballs", the salmon or the pork loin (substitute brown rice pilaf for mashed potatoes, sauce on the side) and still be OK under Simply Filling. You would have to count everything that does not usually have a green triangle next to it on the food list, or I think you can print off a list from the WW website.

MaxsDad, you can get Dole Whip nutrition info online.

Make sure you get tons of fruits and veggies for the villa, so that you don't have to rely on evil treats for your snacks. Publix has a good produce department as far as I recall, or you can even just get Disney fruits. They are expensive, but tend to be really tasty.

Just do the best you can *around* the naughtier foods, and try to be OK with the possibility of a *temporary* gain when you get back. (Disneyland caused a 4.2 gain for me inside of a week, LOL)

Thanks for the tips everyone. Hasn't been a good week for me, up 2 but I have nuts, dried fruit and cliff bars packed for the drive down tomorrow and will definitely add some stuff to that when we get to the store after we arrive.

I'll provide an update when I get back!

 

[Disney52303]

So I haven't been on in a while, but I think I need to come back more regularly! I had a great loss two weeks ago (3 lbs), but then my brother got married and blah blah blah [insert excuse here], and I kind of just petered out. I really need a motivation boost.

I'm thinking about switching to online. I'm not motivated by the meetings anymore, the monthly pass is really expensive, and I don't really have time. I'm somewhat concerned about the accountability piece.

What do you do to stay accountable? I've kind of been thinking about reaching out somehow to get an "accountability buddy" with whom I would email daily to check in. I don't know how I would go about doing so, though. Has anyone heard of a resource out there for this?

I'll be your CT buddy ) We are in the same boat, no power loss or damage thank goodness (especially after last year). I feel for those in the mid-Atlantic

Plan for Halloween is NO candy. I usually have 1-2 pieces Halloween night but, you know what, I've decided it's not worth the 3 P+ for a peanut butter cup. I want that two piece! We'll see how strong I feel by 8pm lol.

 

[MellieluvsDisney]

WI day! After 2 big losses in the past 2 weeks, I am up this morning. 0.2 pounds. I was a little desapointed, but I know all those halloween treats aren't helping!!!

Congrats everyone on their losses. Let's have a great week!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Down 0.4 today!

For me, I have to say NO to all the halloween candy because once I start, I have trouble stopping. I can say NO to all of it much easier than I can say NO to the rest of it!

 

[robinb]

I lost 5 lbs this week! My leader suggested adding veggies to every meal after a long plateau, and it worked! 42.4 lbs total! Shooting for 5 more by Disney (dec 6)

Wow! I think I'll try that next week. I eat a lot of veggies already, but extra ones can't hurt and will make me feel full faster.

Hello all, Hoping to start posting to this thread for accountability ) I am a LT WW member and am currently 3.8 lbs over my high range and 12-13 pounds from my personal goal.

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Goal for tomorrow, make it through Halloween. I permit 1-2 pieces of candy after the kids go to bed and THAT'S IT. No school tomorrow though DH and I will both be back to work after 2 days off.

Looking forward to getting to know this group!

-Leslie

Welcome to the thread! I put off buying candy until last night and I managed to keep myself to only 2 pieces. I think I will allow myself some more tonight after my DD brings her candy home. I think this may be her last year trick or treating which is kinda sad that she's getting too old. A bigger problem for me is the pumpkin seeds I toasted this morning. I put them in a sealed container so I don't just grab a handful of crunchy, salty goodness everytime I go into the kitchen. I'll have to weigh out an ounce so I will have an idea how much I am eating.

Okay so new goal to be 146 pounds. Have 12.4 lbs to go, I can do this!
I have a niece getting married in Houston in either Feb or March and my other niece in Dallas having a baby about that time!
Need to get in shape and lose this weight before then.
Lost .8 tonight, need to stay positive!!

I think that 12 pounds in 12-16 weeks is doable for most people . It'll be challenging between Thanksgiving and New Years, but you can do it!

 

[robinb]

We made out fine with the storm in spite of living in the middle of a state forest. No trees down and no power loss. Thanking the Lord for that blessing!

I'm glad that you made it through the storm safely! Good luck at our WI tomorow!

Thanks for the tips everyone. Hasn't been a good week for me, up 2 but I have nuts, dried fruit and cliff bars packed for the drive down tomorrow and will definitely add some stuff to that when we get to the store after we arrive.

I'll provide an update when I get back!

Have a great time!

WI day! After 2 big losses in the past 2 weeks, I am up this morning. 0.2 pounds. I was a little desapointed, but I know all those halloween treats aren't helping!!!

Bummer, but that .2 will come right off next week!

Down 0.4 today!

For me, I have to say NO to all the halloween candy because once I start, I have trouble stopping. I can say NO to all of it much easier than I can say NO to the rest of it!

You are stronger than I am. Congratulations on your loss .

 

[pwdebbie]

Another good WI. When I have a good WI one week, I really don't expect another one for a few weeks, so this was quite the surprise. Down 2.6, for a total now of 63.4. (I did not like this meeting leader, I'm glad for the lady we have on Tuesday nights.)