Weight Watchers Chat

[disbabyndaddy]

I'm back..................... down .8 today, and I'll take it. ...

Anyway, so I FINALLY set my goal today because I am in my final decade!! Good luck to all other weigh ins today!

Congratulations!! How wonderful you can see the Finish Line!

 

[disbabyndaddy]

I read an article about fruit points on the WW website just this afternoon -- raw (0 points) vs. cooked fruit, which adds points. Because the new PP system takes so many things into account when figuring points, when you add fruits (and some veggies) to recipes, it collects the total amount of carbs, protein and fiber in the entire recipe rather than individual ingredients. Thus, adding points.

I like the recipe builder online and use it all the time! Even if it is a couple points higher than the ingredients separately, I'd rather have that and err on the high end of points values.

The article also said, for example, a cup of fresh bananas is far less fruit than a cup of cooked bananas...added points for the natural sugar content in all that extra fruit. I hadn't thought of it that way before, but it made sense!

 

[sjms71]

OH NO, I think I'm getting sick . I've been sneezing all day I feel just awful. We leave in a week and I do not need this now. I just pray my kids don't get sick.

 

[mackeysmom]

I apologize I can't remember who posted about buying the Chamilia/Pandora bracelet for hitting her 25 pounds weight loss goal - but I wanted to let you know that after reading your suggestion I checked into the bracelets and decided to do the same thing.

So last week after my meeting and hitting my 25 pounds weigth loss - I bought myself a Chamilia bracelet. My first charm that I bought was an apple - I thought it was fitting to the occassion, since eating more and more apples than ever in my life has helped me get this far. PS - I went with Chamilia becasue they have Disney beads - I ordered the charm that say "Dreams do Come True" which I thought was appropriate for my weight loss and for our Dream Cruise in November.

I plan to buy a new charm with each weight loss milestone I obtain - every 10 pounds, 10% goals and such. Although my next purchase will be a sneaker when I complete the C25K program on March 12th.

The bracelet is serving as my anchor to remind of my weight loss goals - so when I have a bad moment, I look at my anchor and remember how far I've come.

Tammy

That was me

Congratulations on hitting that goal - that's great . You are so right about having a visual anchor - and the charms you mentioned are so appropriate for meeting weightloss/good health goals.

I'm almost 16 pounds down, so I'm getting closer to my own bracelet.

Thanks for sharing - it gives me added motivation.

- Laura

 

[Sandi]

OH NO, I think I'm getting sick . I've been sneezing all day I feel just awful. We leave in a week and I do not need this now. I just pray my kids don't get sick.

Stephanie, start everyone on zinc. Cold-eze works well for us. Even if you do have a cold, it will shorten it significantly. Good luck beating this. I don't want you to start off your vacation not feeling well.

 

[sjms71]

Stephanie, start everyone on zinc. Cold-eze works well for us. Even if you do have a cold, it will shorten it significantly. Good luck beating this. I don't want you to start off your vacation not feeling well.

Thanks Sandi, too funny cause DH is a huge believer in zinc and has been feeding me cold-eze since last night! Plus he has the echinacea sitting on the counter for me to take. I watch two kids in the morning and put them on the bus with mine and they have been sick, I haven't had them all week cause they have been out sick and now I am getting sick.

 

[brookelizabeth]

Down 1.2 today, for a total of 14 pounds from when I started back in late December. Tomorrow we leave for Disney, I was hoping to be at 15 for the trip, but I'm close enough -- I'll take it!

My shorts, shirts, and swimsuit all look WAY better on me than back on our last trip in September!

My son is standing next to me and wants me to put up "two nanner guys", so this is from Henry -->

 

[dthogue]

OH NO, I think I'm getting sick . I've been sneezing all day I feel just awful. We leave in a week and I do not need this now. I just pray my kids don't get sick.

Oh no what a bummer, hopefully you can fight it off! Feel better soon!

Tammy

 

[brookelizabeth]

brookelizabeth - thanks for the shamrock shake points post! These are DH and my favs! I was wondering the point value....good for you to only sticking to 1/2 of a SMALL! If I decide to go over into my PTSplus, I will be doing it for one of these!

Your welcome!! It was soooooooooo worth it.

I also calculated the PPS off the McD's website, so that may include the whip they now put on top. I didn't get whip or the cherry, but I just went with this as the points.

I had a non-scale victory today (which I really needed after yesterday's gain). I had to get an updated pass for access to the House Office Building here in Michigan. The guy pulled up the photo from 2 years ago and asked if I wanted to use that again or take a new photo. Then he looked at the old photo again and said, "you have to take a new photo, you look a lot better now." I explained that was 30 pounds ago and he was very complimentary. He was a 20 something being very nice to a 48 year old woman, but I'll take it. I do look better now!

Yay!!! Isn't it so wonderful when other people notice!!!

OH NO, I think I'm getting sick . I've been sneezing all day I feel just awful. We leave in a week and I do not need this now. I just pray my kids don't get sick.

Oh no! Prayers for you, not a way you want to start vacation!

 

[sjms71]

Down 1.2 today, for a total of 14 pounds from when I started back in late December. Tomorrow we leave for Disney, I was hoping to be at 15 for the trip, but I'm close enough -- I'll take it!

My shorts, shirts, and swimsuit all look WAY better on me than back on our last trip in September!

My son is standing next to me and wants me to put up "two nanner guys", so this is from Henry -->

You rock girl!! Have a magical two weeks!! I am right behind ya and can't wait for two weeks of fun in warm weather. Ok, here is two more for Henry !

 

[Sandi]

Down 1.2 today, for a total of 14 pounds from when I started back in late December. Tomorrow we leave for Disney, I was hoping to be at 15 for the trip, but I'm close enough -- I'll take it!

My shorts, shirts, and swimsuit all look WAY better on me than back on our last trip in September!

My son is standing next to me and wants me to put up "two nanner guys", so this is from Henry -->

Thank Henry for the nanner guys. Hope you guys have a terrific time on your vacation. Check in with us if you can.

 

[cepmom]

OH NO, I think I'm getting sick . I've been sneezing all day I feel just awful. We leave in a week and I do not need this now. I just pray my kids don't get sick.

feel better soon! zinc for everyone!

Down 1.2 today, for a total of 14 pounds from when I started back in late December. Tomorrow we leave for Disney, I was hoping to be at 15 for the trip, but I'm close enough -- I'll take it!

My shorts, shirts, and swimsuit all look WAY better on me than back on our last trip in September!

My son is standing next to me and wants me to put up "two nanner guys", so this is from Henry -->

awesome!!! isnt it such agreat feeling to have clothes that actually feel good to have on?? Nothing better than putting on a pair of pants that used to be too tight, and feel just right now! Have a great trip!

 

[Laurabearz]

I read an article about fruit points on the WW website just this afternoon -- raw (0 points) vs. cooked fruit, which adds points. Because the new PP system takes so many things into account when figuring points, when you add fruits (and some veggies) to recipes, it collects the total amount of carbs, protein and fiber in the entire recipe rather than individual ingredients. Thus, adding points.

I like the recipe builder online and use it all the time! Even if it is a couple points higher than the ingredients separately, I'd rather have that and err on the high end of points values.

The article also said, for example, a cup of fresh bananas is far less fruit than a cup of cooked bananas...added points for the natural sugar content in all that extra fruit. I hadn't thought of it that way before, but it made sense!

Makes a lot of sense to me

OH NO, I think I'm getting sick . I've been sneezing all day I feel just awful. We leave in a week and I do not need this now. I just pray my kids don't get sick.

((hugs)) I hate getting sick right before vacation. Hope it's just a light cold and the kids dont get it.

I had a non-scale victory today (which I really needed after yesterday's gain). I had to get an updated pass for access to the House Office Building here in Michigan. The guy pulled up the photo from 2 years ago and asked if I wanted to use that again or take a new photo. Then he looked at the old photo again and said, "you have to take a new photo, you look a lot better now." I explained that was 30 pounds ago and he was very complimentary. He was a 20 something being very nice to a 48 year old woman, but I'll take it. I do look better now!

Woot! I had the opposite happen when I went to renew my drivers lic. Old pic was from 8 years and 80 lbs ago. They made me take another one because I didnt look anything like my old one :-(
BUT that's changing and can't wait to have to take a new picture for the right reasons!

yes, I am happy about the .4, just a little disappointed in myself for going overboard last week. but, I'm moving on and hoping for better control this week

yay for the new photo...30 pounds makes a big difference!

You have the right attitude!!!

Down 1.2 today, for a total of 14 pounds from when I started back in late December. Tomorrow we leave for Disney, I was hoping to be at 15 for the trip, but I'm close enough -- I'll take it!

My shorts, shirts, and swimsuit all look WAY better on me than back on our last trip in September!

My son is standing next to me and wants me to put up "two nanner guys", so this is from Henry -->

That's awesome!! Have a GREAT trip!!!


Well, I have succumbed to some type of tummy intestinal nastiness and will leave it at that...

On the upside, a day on clear liquids has to be good for the scale right? Although even the thought of clear liquids is blehy.....

I think I am just going to crawl into bed

 

[disbabyndaddy]

Down 1.2 today, for a total of 14 pounds from when I started back in late December. Tomorrow we leave for Disney, I was hoping to be at 15 for the trip, but I'm close enough -- I'll take it!

My shorts, shirts, and swimsuit all look WAY better on me than back on our last trip in September!

That's fabulous!! Congratulations! I'm SO jealous of your trip! Let us know how you do at WDW on WW...I'm super-curious.


I did my weigh-in this morning (for WW online) and am down 2.3 for the week. I think watching the amount of fruit I was eating really helped. That, and I finally got my butt back on the elliptical!

Have a marvelous vacation!!

 

[cepmom]

Well, I have succumbed to some type of tummy intestinal nastiness and will leave it at that...

On the upside, a day on clear liquids has to be good for the scale right? Although even the thought of clear liquids is blehy.....

I think I am just going to crawl into bed

theres a lot of that bug going around.....hope you feel better soon

 

[Sandi]

That's fabulous!! Congratulations! I'm SO jealous of your trip! Let us know how you do at WDW on WW...I'm super-curious.


I did my weigh-in this morning (for WW online) and am down 2.3 for the week. I think watching the amount of fruit I was eating really helped. That, and I finally got my butt back on the elliptical!

Have a marvelous vacation!!

Yea for 2.3 down. Congratulations on a wonderful success story!

 

[robinb]

Well guys ... I weighed in today and I am still .6 up. This is a new week and I am determined to make it better!

My leader shared a quote today:

If you kinda do it, it kinda works.
If you really do it, it really works.

I vow to really do it this week!

 

[sjms71]

Well guys ... I weighed in today and I am still .6 up. This is a new week and I am determined to make it better!

My leader shared a quote today:

If you kinda do it, it kinda works.
If you really do it, it really works.

I vow to really do it this week!

Good for you!! I know you can do it Robin.

 

[disbabyndaddy]

Well guys ... I weighed in today and I am still .6 up. This is a new week and I am determined to make it better!

My leader shared a quote today:

If you kinda do it, it kinda works.
If you really do it, it really works.

I vow to really do it this week!

Great attitude! Thanks for the quote -- SO true.

 

[Mouse House Mama]

Here is my super find for the week!
I bought Walden Farms salad dressing (bleu cheese and bacon ranch) and it is 0 pp. Sounds crazy but it is. No calories, no protein, no carbs, no fat, no nothing! It also isn't chock full of chemicals. It tastes pretty good and it is even better when I don't have to waste points on it! Today I bought their chocolate fruit dip for my strawberries. Same deal- 0 pp. Well it is delish! It is almost like a thinner chocolate pudding. Again- it is no hersheys but it tastes good enough that I actually enjoy it. So I hope this helps someone as it helped me!