Weight Watchers Chat

[monymony3471]

Joined weight watchers yesterday and LMO429 gave me the heads up on this tread. Hope to find some love and support on one of my favorite websites.

 

[Sandi]

Joined weight watchers yesterday and LMO429 gave me the heads up on this tread. Hope to find some love and support on one of my favorite websites.

Congratulations on taking that first step. This is a great thread with really wonderful people. Whenever I'm needing a boost, I look to this thread for help.

 

[KNJWDW]

I just joined WW online after forcing myself to jump on the scale - yikes! That was awful. Oh well, all I can do is make changes going forward. The WW site is kind of overwhelming. I haven't figured out the message boards over there, maybe I will just hang here!

Amy

 

[Jeslynb]

I am on my way to a meeting to join! If I can just do *something* (anything) for the 90 days until Disney, that will give me a great short-term goal. Let's see how much better I can feel before we leave for the trip, and I know that will motivate me to continue through the trip and beyond.

By way of introduction, I am from the NYC 'burbs. Married, with 2 little boys and work part-time as a lawyer. Planning our third trip to WDW in April (we're total off-site people).

So, hi!

 

[OhdahLolly]

Hi all!

I was wondering if it is okay if I join your thread?

I am an avid disney fan who is rejoining the disboards after a long hiatus, and have been a Weight Watchers for quite sometime!

So far with five months on program, I've lost somewhere around 32 pounds. Another eight pounds, and I'll be exactly half way to goal.


As well as using WW to monitor my food, I am doing the Bridge to 10k program. That means roughly running 3 days a week, and shredding on my off days. Jillian still owns me after all this time, and when I am having a tough running day, its her pushing voice I hear to tell me to keep going.

Thank you for reading. I hope you all will allow me to join your thread and take off some poundage with you!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Good afternoon everyone! I'm back from my whirlwind 2-coast, 6 park trip and the Rose Bowl game. The game was fun (my voice is gone ) and I am disappointed that we didn't win. A couple of botched plays and a bad call made all the difference. At least it was close and every single one of the TCU fans I met (even the ones who sat down for me but wouldn't for the other people who demanded them to ... *I* asked nicely.) were all SO NICE.

I weighed myself a few days ago with all my heavy clothes on and my shoes and I was up only about 5 lbs. So, I am hopeful that my net gain by the end of the week won't be too bad. I am already back to tracking. I entered my breakfast: a sausage McMuffin meal in the airport and it came out to 15 points. I counted 4 points for 2 small cookies from a tin that came from my aunt and uncle while we were gone and my lunch was a can of Progresso Light Southwestern Veggie soup for only 3 points so I have 14 points for dinner . Now that I have eaten I can go out grocery shopping.

I hope that everyone had a good holiday and a happy new year!

Welcome back, Robin! I hope you had a great trip. Sorry your team didn't win. Good luck at the scale this week. I'm glad you're tracking.

 

[monymony3471]

Thought I would add:

Mom to four (oldest has Aspergers) 14, 12, 6, and 3.

College full time for special education

runs and in home day care last 14 years

Married 15 years and living in MI

 

[robinb]

Welcome to all our new losers !

I weighed myself this morning and I'm about 5 lbs up from my last official weigh in over 3 weeks ago. I have one of those fancy scales that shows fat % and I am 3% LOWER than I was the last time I weighed myself. I don't know if that means I am retaining water, or what . In any case, I'm not going to take the scale too seriously until the end of the week.

I have convinced my DH to join WW online. His BMI is about 38 so he really needs to lose weight. Does anyone know if he can go to an introductory meeting and then just join online? I would like him to hear about the program from a leader so he has a general idea of how things work before he starts eating and tracking. He travels for business so a regular membership with meetings won't work for him.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Wow, so many new members and some great weight losses too! Welcome and congratulations to you all!

The hardest thing is getting dh and the kids onboard. I'm NOT cooking 2 separate meals, and they aren't excited about WW recipes. They are going to have to deal with it though!

December -- you shouldn't have to cook two different meals while being on Weight Watchers. You can still cook the same things sometimes, just remember to weigh and measure your own portions. You can even cut out some points with some adjustments and omissions in some of your recipes that your family may not even notice. It will take a little practice but once everyone realizes they're eating healthier, they may actually appreciate the changes you've made.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Hi everyone! I just found this thread.

I joined WW 11/1/10 and so far I have lost a little over 10 lbs. I have had a few bumps in the road- mainly Thanksgiving and this past week with the holidays, but I am ready to lose my next 10 lbs!

I use the WW app on my ipod touch and find it very helpful to keep track throughout the day.

I really need this healthier lifestyle and hopefully I will be able to stay on track.

Congrats to all of you who have lost so far, and here is to a year of losing weight!

....ps- just out of curiosity, how many points do you think a is ?

Here is the info for the :

Protein: 3g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fat: 14g
Fiber: 0g

7 Points. Enjoy!!

 

[UtahMama]

Can I join y'all? I just started WW online last Tuesday and I snuck a peek at the scale and was down 11 pounds until I had an extra margarita 2 nights ago on a date...now it's down 10 but we'll know for sure tomorrow on my weigh day.
WW has improved greatly! It's perfect for "clean eating"! Excited!!!

 

[LMO429]

Can I join y'all? I just started WW online last Tuesday and I snuck a peek at the scale and was down 11 pounds until I had an extra margarita 2 nights ago on a date...now it's down 10 but we'll know for sure tomorrow on my weigh day.
WW has improved greatly! It's perfect for "clean eating"! Excited!!!

WOW 11 pounds that is amazinnng!!!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Hi, guys. Sorry for the thread-jack. I am thinking of joining WW today, or starting a low-carb diet with my friend. I have done WW in the past, but not with this much to lose (80 lbs).

If you don't mind my asking, how did you decide on WW versus another plan? Have any of you also tried a low-carb diet and can compare/contrast for me?

I am sure any plan works, but I am super-committed once I choose to do something, so I want to get as much information as possible before I begin.

I'd love any feedback. And congrats to all for making a commitment to health.

Oh - and we are booked for WDW (offsite) for April 2011. That's 90 days from now, and I want those 90 days to be as healthy as possible so I can really enjoy the trip.

Thanks very much in advance!

Jes

Hi Jes! The reason that I joined WW is because it allowed me to make my own meals. I didn't want to have to commit to eating processed food for the rest of my life. I needed to learn to control my portions and eat healthy so for me, that meant only one thing...Weight Watchers! I lost a total of 70 pounds but 52 with WW and have been at Lifetime and at goal for almost 4 years. I also liked the idea of having the support of the leader and the members at the meetings. AND I especially liked the idea that once we achieved Lifetime status, the weigh ins and meeting were free. Weight Watchers. Because it works!

 

[Twingle]

Whoo HOO! Welcome to all the new WW members! So excited to get to know all of you and help cheer you on as we become Losers

I exercised for the first time in forever this morning - 2 mile run/walk at 5:30! Hoping to fire up my Jillian Michaels 30 day shred this evening after my kiddos are in bed - love that workout.

How is everyone doing getting their daily healthy guidelines in? I really struggle with the healthy oils! Any ideas?

Thanks everyone and have a great day!

 

[mmwalker]

Hi, guys. Sorry for the thread-jack. I am thinking of joining WW today, or starting a low-carb diet with my friend. I have done WW in the past, but not with this much to lose (80 lbs).

If you don't mind my asking, how did you decide on WW versus another plan? Have any of you also tried a low-carb diet and can compare/contrast for me?

I am sure any plan works, but I am super-committed once I choose to do something, so I want to get as much information as possible before I begin.

I'd love any feedback. And congrats to all for making a commitment to health.

Oh - and we are booked for WDW (offsite) for April 2011. That's 90 days from now, and I want those 90 days to be as healthy as possible so I can really enjoy the trip.

Thanks very much in advance!

Jes

Hey Jes,
I have done both a low carb and WW. In the past 5 years I have gotten close to my goal weight with low carb and to my goal weight with WW, but then gained it back both times. I tried low carb/low fat again, and although I was successful at first, after the initial loss, I just plataued (sp?) and could not lose any more weight. I recently recommitted to WW and really find it is an overall healthier diet that I can do for life. I would not be able to say goodbye to carbs forever, however on WW, if I plan for the points , I can have my "cake and eat it too"!

My next trip is my annual summer trip August 9th - 25th. We are doing the dining plan and I plan to eat what I want and deal with the consequences when I return. In the past I have gained 5 - 7 pounds. This time, I am hoping to be slightly below my goal before the trip. I have lost 28 pounds since last January (lost about 20 before my August trip then gained 7 back on DDP/and started WW in September). I have 17 more to go to hit goal I think I can reasonably lose that much by June/July

 

[Jeslynb]

Hi Jes! The reason that I joined WW is because it allowed me to make my own meals. I didn't want to have to commit to eating processed food for the rest of my life. I needed to learn to control my portions and eat healthy so for me, that meant only one thing...Weight Watchers! I lost a total of 70 pounds but 52 with WW and have been at Lifetime and at goal for almost 4 years. I also liked the idea of having the support of the leader and the members at the meetings. AND I especially liked the idea that once we achieved Lifetime status, the weigh ins and meeting were free. Weight Watchers. Because it works!

Wow! 70 lbs. And you've maintained, which is really impressive. Thanks for the inspiration.

 

[Jeslynb]

Hey Jes,
I have done both a low carb and WW. In the past 5 years I have gotten close to my goal weight with low carb and to my goal weight with WW, but then gained it back both times. I tried low carb/low fat again, and although I was successful at first, after the initial loss, I just plataued (sp?) and could not lose any more weight. I recently recommitted to WW and really find it is an overall healthier diet that I can do for life. I would not be able to say goodbye to carbs forever, however on WW, if I plan for the points , I can have my "cake and eat it too"!

My next trip is my annual summer trip August 9th - 25th. We are doing the dining plan and I plan to eat what I want and deal with the consequences when I return. In the past I have gained 5 - 7 pounds. This time, I am hoping to be slightly below my goal before the trip. I have lost 28 pounds since last January (lost about 20 before my August trip then gained 7 back on DDP/and started WW in September). I have 17 more to go to hit goal I think I can reasonably lose that much by June/July

Sounds like you're doing great!

 

[mmwalker]

Sounds like you're doing great!

Thanks! I look forward to hearing about your weight loss journey! Good luck in whichever you chose You may also want to think about joining the WISH biggest loser contest. We just started Sunday, so it's not too late!

 

[sjms71]

Wow, get on the elliptical for 40 minutes come back and a ton of newbies....

 

[mrzrich]

Wow! This thread is hoppin' today!

WHAT I ATE AND PLAN TO EAT TODAY

Breakfast
Martin's Potato Roll Sliced Roll - 2
1/4 cup egg beaters 1
Borden 2% American Cheese 1
Clementine 0

4pts for Breakfast...25 points left

Lunch
Subway 6 inch Turkey on Wheat 7
Baked Lays 3
1 apple 0

10 points for Lunch 15 points left

Plan for Dinner

2 Stouffers Stuffed Peppers 8
Salad with vinegar and 1tsp olive oil 1
1 oz Italian Bread 2

11 points for dinner 4 points left

Plan for night time snacks

1 cup greek yogurt and Fruit 3
3 cups Air Popped Popcorn with 1 tsp olive oil 3

6 points for Snacks total for day 31 points - 2 weekly points used today -39 left (Used some over the weekend)