Weight Watchers Chat

[Twingle]

Great job this week everyone! So thankful for this thread and all the support. I know I don't post very often, but I read it every day, lol!

Laura - I think that's an excellent idea! You'll love your bracelet - I'd love to see pictures of the beads you gift yourself as you make your goals! Personally, I treated myself to some new nail polish and make up when I made my 5%, and once I get to 10% I'm going to have a facial, my eyebrows shaped and my eyelashes dyed. I'll think about my next reward once I make the 10%

Had my first gain this week - up 2.6. I really struggled with being the weight I was two weeks ago - I hadn't been in that number bracket on the scale in over 5 years, and I really had a lot of self doubt and bad mental language about how this time was no different, I'd gain the weight back, blah blah blah. But, I went to my meeting, talked to my leader about it, and made the choice that this time really is different! My leader gave me a bravo sticker for that, lol. I know that when I track everything, and stay on program every day, I lose weight. Just like the paperwork says - lather rinse repeat. Eat healthy exercise repeat.

So, what do you fellow WW's do with the bad self talk? I try to remember to not say to myself what I wouldn't say to a friend, but man, some days it's really hard.

 

[cepmom]

Some excellent losses today! Good work everyone! Some great non scale victories as well. Buying those running shoes was a great reward, Tammy.

I made it through Saturday on track! I only used 2 of my Weekly Points today. One was an accident -- I threw some blue berries into my oatmeal this morning while it was cooking which likely cost me a point. Now to get through Sunday. I find the weekend's challenging. Thank you all for your words of encouragement. They mean a lot.

I would not count the fruit for this...I just asked a leader this morning about it and she it doesn't matter if you add the fruit to oatmeal, pancakes etc you do not need to count it. I think the confusion comes from recipe builder which does add in all the nutrients from all foods and gives the pp values, but in reality you do not need to count points for fruit

 

[sjms71]

I will be up tpmorrow-was today... Went off plan and did not even track. Went from going to the gym 3-4 times to once. I did it, it's done now it's time to get back in the game. We leave for Vegas on fri I want to lose a pund by then.
Am starting week 4 of the couch25k tomorrow. i know for me it is more mental than physical. Robin, I love the "if you lead with ur head ur butt will follow" I also like "you can crumble ot you can conquer"

Congrats to the losers, and good luck to all hoping for a better week!!

Great job this week everyone! So thankful for this thread and all the support. I know I don't post very often, but I read it every day, lol!

Laura - I think that's an excellent idea! You'll love your bracelet - I'd love to see pictures of the beads you gift yourself as you make your goals! Personally, I treated myself to some new nail polish and make up when I made my 5%, and once I get to 10% I'm going to have a facial, my eyebrows shaped and my eyelashes dyed. I'll think about my next reward once I make the 10%

Had my first gain this week - up 2.6. I really struggled with being the weight I was two weeks ago - I hadn't been in that number bracket on the scale in over 5 years, and I really had a lot of self doubt and bad mental language about how this time was no different, I'd gain the weight back, blah blah blah. But, I went to my meeting, talked to my leader about it, and made the choice that this time really is different! My leader gave me a bravo sticker for that, lol. I know that when I track everything, and stay on program every day, I lose weight. Just like the paperwork says - lather rinse repeat. Eat healthy exercise repeat.

So, what do you fellow WW's do with the bad self talk? I try to remember to not say to myself what I wouldn't say to a friend, but man, some days it's really hard.

Hang in there to both of you . It is all mental, mental, mental and sometimes hard to overcome. The important part is you pick up and move on. You owe it to yourself to be your #1 priority. I know it's hard with family, work and just life but, you don't do yourself or anyone else any favors by putting yourself at the bottom of the list . We all mental talk ourselves down you just have to find your motivating trigger. You can do, I use to hate when people said well, if I can do it anyone can. I use to sit and say, yeah well you're not me. I never thought I could but, I am doing it, not without struggles though. So, hang in there we are all here for you.

 

[pjlla]

Today I decided to set a more attainable mini-goal for myself ...

When (not IF) I lose 25 pounds I will treat myself to a Pandora/Chamilia type bracelet and a few starter beads/charms. After that, I'll buy an additional bead for every 10 pounds that I lose.

No timeframe - no expiration date.

I am already 12.2 pounds down on my way to 25.

Anybody else set rewards to go with their goals? I'd be curious to hear what you guys do to reward yourselves.

-- Laura

Okay.... I'm mostly a lurker here on this thread, but I MUST SAY.... I LOVE the idea of the bracelet. I've struggled to think of things to reward myself with.... I'm not a "girlie-girl" so I'm not interested in facials, mani-pedis, massages, shoes, pocketbooks, etc. But I LOVE bracelets! And I recently saw an ad on tv stating that the Chamilia bracelet now has "exclusive Disney beads"!! I was looking for an excuse to go check those out and now I have it!

That said, I'm pretty much in maintenance land right now, so I'll have to find a new "goal" to reward myself for..... like maintaining my exercise schedule or something like that. But I just LOVE the bracelet idea!!! Thanks for sharing it...........P

 

[mrzrich]

In the past I've set myself up for failure by creating crazy goals/timeframes. Truth be told, I've got about 75 lbs. to lose before I reach the TOP of the weight range that WW has set for my height.

That is why I like that WW celebrates smaller goals - the 5%, followed by the 10%, etc.

Today I decided to set a more attainable mini-goal for myself ...

When (not IF) I lose 25 pounds I will treat myself to a Pandora/Chamilia type bracelet and a few starter beads/charms. After that, I'll buy an additional bead for every 10 pounds that I lose.

No timeframe - no expiration date.

I am already 12.2 pounds down on my way to 25.

Anybody else set rewards to go with their goals? I'd be curious to hear what you guys do to reward yourselves.

-- Laura

Laura, I also have a lot to lose (107 lbs total,,,,halfway there!)
I also reward myself for small milestones.
When I got my 10% I bought myself a pair of expensive running shoes.
When I lost 25 lbs I bought the WW food scale.
When I broke out of the 200's I went bra shopping.
50 lbs down was an all out shopping spree!

75 lbs is my next weight milestone, but I haven't decided on a reward yet. I made a deal with myself that there would be no food rewards. Thats how I got here in the first place!

I will be OP for 1 year on April 14th. I am thinking of rewarding myself for sticking with the program for a full year. I'd like to be down 65 lbs by then (10 pounds in 9 weeks...not sure if its too lofty a goal)

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Over a year ago my dh promised me a trip to Atlantis if I lost 50 lbs. I've dillydallied, gained and lost, and right now I'm about half way to that goal. I started going to WW meeting 3 weeks ago, and in that time I've made great progress, losing almost 9lbs. I now actually believe I will get that trip, which just seemed like a dream for a long time. That is a long-term, big reward. I didn't do anything when I got my first 5lb star, but I do plan to do something when I hit 5%, probably a new outfit for my slightly smaller size. I've also told myself that if I have stuck with it and have a significant weight loss before it fills, I'm going to reward myself with the WDW Wine & Dine Half marathon, Oct.1st. I would love to do it (my first night race!), but it's hard to make a case for it. If I do something incredible, I will merit that reward!

Maria

 

[vickiemariko]

Great job this week everyone! So thankful for this thread and all the support. I know I don't post very often, but I read it every day, lol!

Laura - I think that's an excellent idea! You'll love your bracelet - I'd love to see pictures of the beads you gift yourself as you make your goals! Personally, I treated myself to some new nail polish and make up when I made my 5%, and once I get to 10% I'm going to have a facial, my eyebrows shaped and my eyelashes dyed. I'll think about my next reward once I make the 10%

Had my first gain this week - up 2.6. I really struggled with being the weight I was two weeks ago - I hadn't been in that number bracket on the scale in over 5 years, and I really had a lot of self doubt and bad mental language about how this time was no different, I'd gain the weight back, blah blah blah. But, I went to my meeting, talked to my leader about it, and made the choice that this time really is different! My leader gave me a bravo sticker for that, lol. I know that when I track everything, and stay on program every day, I lose weight. Just like the paperwork says - lather rinse repeat. Eat healthy exercise repeat.

So, what do you fellow WW's do with the bad self talk? I try to remember to not say to myself what I wouldn't say to a friend, but man, some days it's really hard.

You can do it! I just try to take it one day at a time. If I had a rough day the day before, it's ok, I try not to beat myself up for it. There is always tomorrow to try again. Sometimes it is hard to get into the mentality that you are really going to stick to it and reach a goal, but as long as you keep at it, your goals are attainable. I love how everyone is talking about milestones and rewards right now because we really do need to celebrate those. Every little bit counts towards getting us one step closer to our big goal
I haven't really celebrated or thought up rewards, so I'm going to have to do that.

 

[Julia M]

This is a gift for you!

You are sweet. Thank you!! I am going to print it and carry it this weekend at WDW......try and keep myself motivated!

Julia

 

[Julia M]

Great job this week everyone! So thankful for this thread and all the support. I know I don't post very often, but I read it every day, lol!

Laura - I think that's an excellent idea! You'll love your bracelet - I'd love to see pictures of the beads you gift yourself as you make your goals! Personally, I treated myself to some new nail polish and make up when I made my 5%, and once I get to 10% I'm going to have a facial, my eyebrows shaped and my eyelashes dyed. I'll think about my next reward once I make the 10%

Had my first gain this week - up 2.6. I really struggled with being the weight I was two weeks ago - I hadn't been in that number bracket on the scale in over 5 years, and I really had a lot of self doubt and bad mental language about how this time was no different, I'd gain the weight back, blah blah blah. But, I went to my meeting, talked to my leader about it, and made the choice that this time really is different! My leader gave me a bravo sticker for that, lol. I know that when I track everything, and stay on program every day, I lose weight. Just like the paperwork says - lather rinse repeat. Eat healthy exercise repeat.

So, what do you fellow WW's do with the bad self talk? I try to remember to not say to myself what I wouldn't say to a friend, but man, some days it's really hard.

No inspirational language for you, except to say "hang in there". The gain isn't the big deal-it's how you respond to it that is.

Here's something my leader said a couple of weeks ago: "Don't stuff your face-face your stuff". I kind of like that.

Julia

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Just curious - why the blueberries would cost you a point - I had fruit to my oatmeal everyday and don't count the points???

I find the weekend's challenging as well - since I weigh in on Saturday, I don't really track that day - its the one day of the week that we eat out. While I still watch what I eat, I don't go crazy tracking. I don't use my AP's or weeklies throughout the week, I figure they will cover my meal out

Good luck with Sunday - stay strong - you can get through it - you can do it - just make a plan and stitch with it! I'll be thinking of you!

Tammy

Thank you Tammy. I've been told by a couple of leaders that when fruit is added to recipe (ex: apples in an apple pie), the fruit must be counted. If you were to just throw the berries on top of the oatmeal when it's already cooked and in the bowl, you wouldn't have to count it. I actually cooked my berries in the pot with the oatmeal while the oatmeal was cooking so I thought that would mean that I had to count their point.

I would not count the fruit for this...I just asked a leader this morning about it and she it doesn't matter if you add the fruit to oatmeal, pancakes etc you do not need to count it. I think the confusion comes from recipe builder which does add in all the nutrients from all foods and gives the pp values, but in reality you do not need to count points for fruit

Oh, I want to believe you, I want to believe you! I spoke with my own leader about it on Wednesday and she said it should be counted but to count it with the peel off. How do we know who's right. We could ask a dozen people and get 13 different answers. I would really prefer not to count it, but this week, I think that I will because I don't want anything to mess me up. I need to be down this week.

Having said that, I was up this morning on my scale. I'm going to blame the ham that we had for supper last night. I'm drinking lots of water today so hopefully the scale will look better in the morning.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

I didn't waste any time getting out of church this morning. The youth were trying to raise money for their upcoming missions trip to Mexico by having a CHOCOLATE BAKE SALE!

 

[mackeysmom]

I've been told by a couple of leaders that when fruit is added to recipe (ex: apples in an apple pie), the fruit must be counted. If you were to just throw the berries on top of the oatmeal when it's already cooked and in the bowl, you wouldn't have to count it. I actually cooked my berries in the pot with the oatmeal while the oatmeal was cooking so I thought that would mean that I had to count their point.

Oh, I want to believe you, I want to believe you! I spoke with my own leader about it on Wednesday and she said it should be counted but to count it with the peel off. How do we know who's right. We could ask a dozen people and get 13 different answers. I would really prefer not to count it, but this week, I think that I will because I don't want anything to mess me up. I need to be down this week.

This came up in my meeting last week, and my leader said that the only time we should count fruit in a recipe is if juiced, dehydrated, or peeled (in the case of a fruit where the peel is edible.)

Like you said - ask 12 different people and get 13 different answers

 

[mackeysmom]

Just thought I'd share ...

I've been eating Thomas' Light Multi-Grain English Muffins pretty much everyday with my breakfast - I thought it was a good bargain at 3 points.

Today I found that my supermarket's brand (Stop & Shop) of light english muffins are only 2 points.

My sister (who is also a WWer), said that ShopRite's brand english muffins are only 2 points as well.

It might be worth checking out at your stores ...

-- Laura

 

[Sandi]

I didn't waste any time getting out of church this morning. The youth were trying to raise money for their upcoming missions trip to Mexico by having a CHOCOLATE BAKE SALE!

Darn those rotten kids! (I hope they raised lots of money for their mission, but I'm glad they didn't suck you into their chocolate vortex.)

Looks like we got some good WIs this week. I've got my fingers crossed for all of us this week. I'm going to be doing my WI on Friday instead of my usual Wednesday. Tomorrow is going to be a bear of a day and I won't be able to sneak out for a Monday 5:30 meeting after all. The votes seemed to favor Friday anyway; hope y'all are right!

 

[sjms71]

Darn those rotten kids! (I hope they raised lots of money for their mission, but I'm glad they didn't suck you into their chocolate vortex.)

Looks like we got some good WIs this week. I've got my fingers crossed for all of us this week. I'm going to be doing my WI on Friday instead of my usual Wednesday. Tomorrow is going to be a bear of a day and I won't be able to sneak out for a Monday 5:30 meeting after all. The votes seemed to favor Friday anyway; hope y'all are right!

Try to have a good week this week Sandi. Sounds like it's going to be a crazy one for ya.

 

[mrzrich]

What I'm making for Valentine's Dinner

2 Shrimp Skewers (6 shrimp on each skewer) (2 pts)
1cup Cauliflower with garlic sauteed in 1 tsp olive oil (1pt)
1/2 cup Uncle Ben's Whole Grain Rice Broccoli Cheddar (3pts)
Dinner roll 2 pts

Dark Chocolate Cherry Cake - Makes 16 servings 4pts each

Devil's Food Cake
12 oz Diet Dr. Pepper
1 can SF Cherry Pie Filling

Topped with SMALL dollop of FF Cool Whip

 

[Twingle]

Thank you everyone for your uplifiting, super kind words. It's very much appreciated! I know that this getting healthy "thing" is a journey - and there will be bumps (gains) in the road. Just have to keep on keepin on

Hope everyone has a fantastic Valentine's Day, and it's sunny where you are!

 

[sjms71]

What I'm making for Valentine's Dinner

2 Shrimp Skewers (6 shrimp on each skewer) (2 pts)
1cup Cauliflower with garlic sauteed in 1 tsp olive oil (1pt)
1/2 cup Uncle Ben's Whole Grain Rice Broccoli Cheddar (3pts)
Dinner roll 2 pts

Dark Chocolate Cherry Cake - Makes 16 servings 4pts each

Devil's Food Cake
12 oz Diet Dr. Pepper
1 can SF Cherry Pie Filling

Topped with SMALL dollop of FF Cool Whip

Yum, what time is dinner?

 

[Worfiedoodles]

I am definitely making that cake this week, omgoodness that sounds good!

We didn't make it to the grocery store until yesterday, so I finally made the black cherry jello/black cherry yogurt mousse. It is incredible, what a total treat for 2 pts! I am now excited about putting this in my dessert rotation and using different flavor combinations. I highly recommend giving it a try!

Since I was a little overzealous celebrating Valentine's Day on Saturday with dinner out with dh (and a bit of a meltdown yesterday), I'm waiting until tomorrow night to weigh in. I was up .6 on my home scale this morning, and I'm pretty sure that one more day of eating right, drinking my water and exercise will make that disappear. I feel a little like I'm cheating, but who wants to weigh in on Valentine's Day, anyway? Yes, I know what more loving thing could you do for yourself...I'm just postponing my self-love until tomorrow!

Maria

 

[Julia M]

What I'm making for Valentine's Dinner

2 Shrimp Skewers (6 shrimp on each skewer) (2 pts)
1cup Cauliflower with garlic sauteed in 1 tsp olive oil (1pt)
1/2 cup Uncle Ben's Whole Grain Rice Broccoli Cheddar (3pts)
Dinner roll 2 pts

Dark Chocolate Cherry Cake - Makes 16 servings 4pts each

Devil's Food Cake
12 oz Diet Dr. Pepper
1 can SF Cherry Pie Filling

Topped with SMALL dollop of FF Cool Whip

Sounds lovely.

Julia