Weight Watchers Chat

[jessrose18]

i havent made it to a meeting yet, but i want to buy a point calculator so that i can continue on my own in the future, do they sell them at the meetings and how much are they? do they still have the paper sliding ones like in the past? thanks....

 

[sjms71]

i havent made it to a meeting yet, but i want to buy a point calculator so that i can continue on my own in the future, do they sell them at the meetings and how much are they? do they still have the paper sliding ones like in the past? thanks....

Sorry, no more sliders . You can buy the calculator at your meeting I believe mine was like 5.99 put that was the first week of the new program so it may be slightly higher now. Good luck!

 

[cepmom]

I am eating my weekly and activity points. I come out right around zero points every week. I'm only 28, so I can believe that the weight is due to age. I'm about at the point, where I'm going to give up on WW, stop wasting that money, and just try cutting down the amount I'm eating now. I was losing weight on their old system, and I wish I had the option to use that instead of this new one.

don't give up!! If you are eating all your activity points and all your weekly points, maybe you should try not eating all of them this week. Maybe eat some of the weekly points, none of the activity points and see how it goes.

Are you calculating your activity points accurately? Sometimes we give ourselves too many points for that and if your eating those as well, it may not add up correctly.

Also, are you getting in all your good health guidelines each day? I wonder about what foods you are eating...anything high in sodium(prepackaged meals??) Do you go to meetings? If so, I would highly recommend taking in your tracker and asking a leader to go over it with you to see if there's something he/she can help you with.

Hang in there!

 

[natashag76]

How much FF half & half do you use? I use 2 tablespoons per cup, which is equal to 0 points...but I drink at least 2 cups a day, so I am wondering if I should start counting it overall as a point or something... any advice there?

I also use only about 2 Tbsp per cup. But I err on the side of caution and round to 1/4 cup which =1 pt. I figure it's safer that way. Especially if I end up drinking an extra cup.

 

[pjstevens]

I use the f/f 1/2 & 1/2 and since it's 1 pt for 1/4 cup (or 4T) I say two cups of coffee is one point (cause I use 2T per cup).

 

[brookelizabeth]

I also use only about 2 Tbsp per cup. But I err on the side of caution and round to 1/4 cup which =1 pt. I figure it's safer that way. Especially if I end up drinking an extra cup.

I use the f/f 1/2 & 1/2 and since it's 1 pt for 1/4 cup (or 4T) I say two cups of coffee is one point (cause I use 2T per cup).

Good call, thank you! I generally drink 2 in the morning and sometimes 1 in the afternoon. I'll start counting it as a point.

Does it count toward the milk guideline?

 

[brookelizabeth]

Tonight I pigged out!!!

I was craving a burger, so we went out for them - and the waitress instead brought me a turkey burger. So I ended up saving some points! But still, that + cheese + white bun + some fries and onion rings.... when I added it all up...

But it sure tasted great! And I am well within the weeklies, so it's fine.

 

[sjms71]

Tonight I pigged out!!!

I was craving a burger, so we went out for them - and the waitress instead brought me a turkey burger. So I ended up saving some points! But still, that + cheese + white bun + some fries and onion rings.... when I added it all up...

But it sure tasted great! And I am well within the weeklies, so it's fine.

That's why WW is not a diet it's a lifestyle change. You can eat whatever you want as long as you count it. Glad you enjoyed .

 

[vavalynn2]

I also drink 1-2 cups of coffee in the am with fat free creamer --> 0 points.

It was a good week. I did not use my activity points, I did use a handful of weekly points. I did get on the treadmill 3xs. I will change it up next week since Zumba starts. I have never done it and I am not very coordinated, but it looks like it might be fun.

Weigh in day today....
I was able to lose the 1 lb of NYC pizza tour/DH birthday dinner weight I gained and a little extra.

I lost 2.0 lbs this week!
Total loss 15lbs, 35 more to go.

I set a personal goal to be 190 by our WDW/Dream trip and I just might get there. Only six more pounds in a little over three weeks. I know I will need to keep up with my activity points and make good choices including the Superbowl party we will have (Go Green Bay!) and to make sure to send all of the leftovers home with people.

Again, thank you all for your support.

Losers- Congrats on your weight loss!! Keep up the good work!!

 

[Twingle]

Great losses this week everyone! Way to work the program and embrace those lifestyle changes

I'm down 3.2, and I made my 5% goal! Hoping that the next week will be a healthier one for my family (we've battled both stomach flu and Influenza these past two weeks!) and I can get back into my exercise routine.

And, I think a burger sounds delightful - think I know what I'm getting for lunch

Have a great weekend everyone!

 

[sjms71]

I also drink 1-2 cups of coffee in the am with fat free creamer --> 0 points.

It was a good week. I did not use my activity points, I did use a handful of weekly points. I did get on the treadmill 3xs. I will change it up next week since Zumba starts. I have never done it and I am not very coordinated, but it looks like it might be fun.

Weigh in day today....
I was able to lose the 1 lb of NYC pizza tour/DH birthday dinner weight I gained and a little extra.

I lost 2.0 lbs this week!
Total loss 15lbs, 35 more to go.

I set a personal goal to be 190 by our WDW/Dream trip and I just might get there. Only six more pounds in a little over three weeks. I know I will need to keep up with my activity points and make good choices including the Superbowl party we will have (Go Green Bay!) and to make sure to send all of the leftovers home with people.

Again, thank you all for your support.

Losers- Congrats on your weight loss!! Keep up the good work!!

Great losses this week everyone! Way to work the program and embrace those lifestyle changes

I'm down 3.2, and I made my 5% goal! Hoping that the next week will be a healthier one for my family (we've battled both stomach flu and Influenza these past two weeks!) and I can get back into my exercise routine.

And, I think a burger sounds delightful - think I know what I'm getting for lunch

Have a great weekend everyone!

Nice Job on both your losses

 

[robinb]

Can you say LATTE! Oh, yes you can . Thanks to my DD and her stomach virus I lost 2.8 lbs *and* I made my goal of taking off all the WDW/DL weight before the end of the month . I promptly went out and celebrated at our local Ruth's Chris Steak House and ate/drank 79 points yesterday . It is amazing how fast calamari and bread pudding add up ... no to mention the martini and wine. I guess I'll have to be good the rest of the week .

 

[brookelizabeth]

Can you say LATTE! Oh, yes you can . Thanks to my DD and her stomach virus I lost 2.8 lbs *and* I made my goal of taking off all the WDW/DL weight before the end of the month . I promptly went out and celebrated at our local Ruth's Chris Steak House and ate/drank 79 points yesterday . It is amazing how fast calamari and bread pudding add up ... no to mention the martini and wine. I guess I'll have to be good the rest of the week .

That's a great celebration!!! Wonderful job on meeting your goal!!

 

[sjms71]

Can you say LATTE! Oh, yes you can . Thanks to my DD and her stomach virus I lost 2.8 lbs *and* I made my goal of taking off all the WDW/DL weight before the end of the month . I promptly went out and celebrated at our local Ruth's Chris Steak House and ate/drank 79 points yesterday . It is amazing how fast calamari and bread pudding add up ... no to mention the martini and wine. I guess I'll have to be good the rest of the week .

Robin, you crack me up!! Good for you, glad you enjoyed .

 

[dis-happy]

Had a happy w/i yesterday, down 3 lbs after not losing the week before. That put me at my 5% loss---nice to think there's 5% less of me now!!!

Met a friend at IKEA for lunch and shopping. Wasn't sure what all I was getting into pts. wise, but really wanted the salmon (which also came with amazingly yummy potato/brocoli cakes). After putting it into the website last night all I can say is wow, I used a lot of pts. Normally I don't go into my weekly pts (or if I do, just barely) but yesterday added up to 13 WP's already for the new week. So, lots of exercise today and being careful until next Friday. I know the pts. are there to use, just also know that I'll stall out if I start consuming too many calories. I really want to lose this weight!

Have a great weekend everyone!!!

 

[Good Ol Gal]

Yesterday was the 1 yr anniversary of a very traumatic event in our lives and we celebrated life by going out to dinner... and yes I ate too much. I'm not going to beat myself up over it. It was a very stressful day for me and I am just beginning this journey..

And... I've decided my DH is a "pusher". the weekend is here and he wants to eat out everyday! I really need to be stronger in this. I did order the grilled chicken sandwich at Wendy's instead of a burger or crispy chicken... and no frosty! think that's the first time in years that I didn't get a frosty

while I did feel a little bit deprived at the time, I feel fine now. no frosty is ok, b/c in the long run it will be better for me.

I now need to get off my butt and get a workout in today.

 

[brookelizabeth]

And there wills be times you can indulge in ay Frosty!

for the traumatic event, glad it's a year behind you.

We go out on weekends a lot too, a month back on WW and I'm getting good at making the best choice. Tonight we went to Uno's and I was able to get a fantastic meal for 14 points....I thought it would be higher, but no way could I eat it all. I wanted to though! so glad I resisted...now I have some for tomorrow too!

 

[belle'ssister]

Hi everyone, new to this thread and have been on WW for 2 months and am down 14 pounds.

I like the "free fruit" thing but am having a hard time not going over my weekly bonus points. Can't really exercize, waiting for my hip replacement in June. I need to lose 40 or more pounds before then.

Hubby and I are taking a Disney cruise in March on the Wonder. Have cruised on lots of other lines, but this is our first one on Disney. Taking our 9 yr old grandson with us, so excited.

I plan on fruit, yogurt and eggs for breakfasts which should keep me on track with the program. Dinners posea more of a problem for me for staying on plan. Have any of you cruised while on WW? Any advice would be great.

 

[Good Ol Gal]

My girlfriend just had a WI and was pissed

She had a super busy week and ate nothing but fruit and veggies (thinking she's going to do great at WI) well, we all know where this is going..........

She didn't lose or gain!

Meanwhile our other friend (they go to a diff. meeting than I do) who ate real food, including eating out three times due to work outings, lost .5 pounds

So, the moral of the story.... DON'T STARVE YOURSELF!

It is def. changing her attitude towards food... she was always a starving diet person, so it is hard for her to make herself eat.

 

[MiniGirl]

Congratulations on the losses, everyone, and it is fun to read about everyone's celebrations, too.

Well, I'm still getting used to tracking everything. It has been a learning experience, and I know I have a long way to go. I have been tracking my food since Tuesday, so still a total newbie. One thing I learned though is that, before this week, I don't think I went a single day without eating something fried. It was either pan-fried/sauteed or deep fried. Wow! I went Tues-Frid w/o having something fried this week, and my skin is looking pretty good. Yesterday, though, I did have to enjoy a slice of bacon, and that was good, too. I was able to stop after just 1 slice though. We also had a birthday party to go to. Very interesting. I have been doing great. Haven't used any weeklies, etc, so I told myself that it would be okay to have some pizza and cake at the party. The pizza was so not worth it and next time I will pass. However, that little 1.5" squared piece of cake was so worth every point. Love cakes from Publix bakery.

Anyway, I am learning a lot this week, and I know I will have a loss at my WI Tuesday. My next lesson will be to decide when and where to add points in order to make my meals and snacks more satisfying and not so blah.