Weight Watchers Chat

[sjms71]

I am happy and excited to report I am down 1.8 this week. Especially good since I weighed in today and I usually weigh in on Saturdays, so it was only 5 days.

I am especially proud because Tuesday night I wanted to eat and eat. I had a bakery cake at home and really, what I wanted to do was eat a huge slice, which I know would have set me off to find more things to eat! I had one bite (and one bite only) of the cake (it was a gift to me) and stopped eating all night. I played on Facebook way longer than I should have, to keep myself distracted.

One little vent.......before I vent, let me say that I really like my WW location-the people are nice, it's convenient to my house, has lots of meeting times and 3 or 4 "open times", where you can come and weigh in or shop. Now, on to my vent......as of today, I have lost 16.4 pounds. I have hit my 5, 10 and 15 pound wight loss milestones, plus my 5%. It hasn't been announced once at a meeting! My regular leader will usually ask, "did we forget anyone?" but I feel funny standing up and saying "me, me me!!"

Okay, vent over. Julia

Well, if they won't make a Big To-Do over you at WW, we'll just have to do it here. Congratulations on your 16.4 pound achievement. That is just about the weight of an average 6 month old child.

Why should you feel funny about asking people to celebrate with you? I think I would happily interject and say I have EARNED some recognition people. Everyone will applaud you and you'll start a new trend.

That's your mission next week Julia.

YOU Rock Girl!!!! WooHOO 16.4
I agree with Sandi, stand up and say ME, ME, ME!!!! I mean you work hard and deserve it. I've had people I know not my awesome great friends but other people who say oh, have you lost more weight, gee lucky. LUCKY, luck had nothing to do with it. The magic weight loss fairy didn't come down and wave her magic wand over me instead of someone else. You bust your butt as does everyone on here who has loss weight. We work hard and make choices everyday to do what we need to do. So, stand up and take that recognition !!!

 

[karliebug]

Back from weigh in and I only lost .4 but I am expecting TOM so I am telling myself that is why. I also need to start moving more for sure. Things have been really crazy busy at work and at home so I hope to do my treadmill this week for sure.

 

[dthogue]

Julia,

I'll join in the celebrating your 16.4 weight loss Way to go - you deserve to b e rewarded for your success!

At our meeting, our leader asks us who wants to celebrate - we go around the room - you raise your hand if you want to share your weight loss.

 

[dthogue]

Evening Ladies,

After having several bad days last weekend, I have to tell you that I am feeling so good today! It amazes me that some days I feel so good about myself and other days I feel like I just can't through on this plan. I'm on week 14 and hoping that the longer I'm on the program, there will be more good days, knowing that I can really do this and less days where I doubt myself.


On a side note - I did Week 8, day 3 of the Couch to 5K program today. I run 28 minutes non-stop outside and it felt AMAZING. My 13yo DD ran with me and it was such a special time for us - we've NEVER done anything like this - we were on a side street, not traffic, it was so quiet, I loved hearing the thump of our feet hitting the ground. God lover her, she had to slow down her pace to stay with me, but she didn't complain - great kids. I am running my first 5k run on Sunday and both my dd's are running with me! I'm so excited!

 

[sjms71]

Back from weigh in and I only lost .4 but I am expecting TOM so I am telling myself that is why. I also need to start moving more for sure. Things have been really crazy busy at work and at home so I hope to do my treadmill this week for sure.

Way to go

Evening Ladies,

After having several bad days last weekend, I have to tell you that I am feeling so good today! It amazes me that some days I feel so good about myself and other days I feel like I just can't through on this plan. I'm on week 14 and hoping that the longer I'm on the program, there will be more good days, knowing that I can really do this and less days where I doubt myself.


On a side note - I did Week 8, day 3 of the Couch to 5K program today. I run 28 minutes non-stop outside and it felt AMAZING. My 13yo DD ran with me and it was such a special time for us - we've NEVER done anything like this - we were on a side street, not traffic, it was so quiet, I loved hearing the thump of our feet hitting the ground. God lover her, she had to slow down her pace to stay with me, but she didn't complain - great kids. I am running my first 5k run on Sunday and both my dd's are running with me! I'm so excited!

You should be VERY proud of yourself, and I know you are. That is amazing not only that you ran for nearly 30 minutes non stop but, how it made you feel. And what a wonderful way to spend time with your DD . Good luck on Sunday!!!

 

[vickiemariko]

I have a question for all of my fellow WW. What do you do on days when you are a bottomless pit?!! Today is one of those days for me. I've only used a couple of weekly's, but I'm dying here! I've had 7 servings of fruits and veggies today, whole wheat bread, lean meats, non fat dairy, and well....a chocolate chip muffin, but I really really want chips, and candy, oh and ice cream, just shoot me now Cravings, why are you haunting me tonight?! Ok, I feel better now admitting that I'm struggling. So my plan is to drink a big glass of water, brush and floss my teeth, and get in bed with a book.

 

[Sandi]

Evening Ladies,


On a side note - I did Week 8, day 3 of the Couch to 5K program today. I run 28 minutes non-stop outside and it felt AMAZING. My 13yo DD ran with me and it was such a special time for us - we've NEVER done anything like this - we were on a side street, not traffic, it was so quiet, I loved hearing the thump of our feet hitting the ground. God lover her, she had to slow down her pace to stay with me, but she didn't complain - great kids. I am running my first 5k run on Sunday and both my dd's are running with me! I'm so excited!

Good luck on Sunday. You absolutely can do the 5K and no matter what time you finish with, it will be a Personal Record. (Hint: When people ask about your time, just say you ran a PR. ) You do not have to run the whole thing; if you need to take a minute to walk, do it. You'll be glad you did and then you can start up running again. I will say it's important to run through the finish line -- don't walk through that -- and SMILE!!!! Can't wait to hear how it goes.

I have a question for all of my fellow WW. What do you do on days when you are a bottomless pit?!! Today is one of those days for me. I've only used a couple of weekly's, but I'm dying here! I've had 7 servings of fruits and veggies today, whole wheat bread, lean meats, non fat dairy, and well....a chocolate chip muffin, but I really really want chips, and candy, oh and ice cream, just shoot me now Cravings, why are you haunting me tonight?! Ok, I feel better now admitting that I'm struggling. So my plan is to drink a big glass of water, brush and floss my teeth, and get in bed with a book.

Sometimes its the fat that my body is really craving. I find that a regular yogurt or a small serving of real ice cream -- while it's between 3 and 8 points depending -- is worth it and takes care of my craving. For me, it's not usually that I need more food, it's that I need a different food. The weekly points are there to be used in these cases.

Of course, brushing your teeth and going to bed (with a sleeping pill?) works, too.

 

[dis-happy]

I have a question for all of my fellow WW. What do you do on days when you are a bottomless pit?!! Today is one of those days for me. I've only used a couple of weekly's, but I'm dying here! I've had 7 servings of fruits and veggies today, whole wheat bread, lean meats, non fat dairy, and well....a chocolate chip muffin, but I really really want chips, and candy, oh and ice cream, just shoot me now Cravings, why are you haunting me tonight?! Ok, I feel better now admitting that I'm struggling. So my plan is to drink a big glass of water, brush and floss my teeth, and get in bed with a book.

TOM is tough for me. Popcorn helps me a lot for the salty craving. And a packet of Swiss Miss Diet Hot Chocolate. Flossing helps too! GL!!



So happy, my weigh in this morning had me down 2.5 lbs and nearly at the 15 lb. mark. YAYAYAY! Don't usually have a big loss like this. I think back to where I was at the beginning of the year and feel so much happier and healthier! Another 15 lbs. and I'll be better than goal weight. It's do-able!!!

 

[dthogue]

Sandi,

Thanks for the encouragement!!

 

[dthogue]

I have a question for all of my fellow WW. What do you do on days when you are a bottomless pit?!! Today is one of those days for me. I've only used a couple of weekly's, but I'm dying here! I've had 7 servings of fruits and veggies today, whole wheat bread, lean meats, non fat dairy, and well....a chocolate chip muffin, but I really really want chips, and candy, oh and ice cream, just shoot me now Cravings, why are you haunting me tonight?! Ok, I feel better now admitting that I'm struggling. So my plan is to drink a big glass of water, brush and floss my teeth, and get in bed with a book.

Hope you made it through the night ok - I hate when I have days like that. I had one the other day and I thought I was going to starting eating my desk at work - chewing gum helps me as well as the water.

 

[vickiemariko]

Ah I survived the cravings incident! I did decide to have a piece of whole wheat bread and one spoonful of ice cream before brushing my teeth . But I started reading Catching Fire and it really took my mind off of my stomach. I'm wondering if the diet soda I had in the afternoon affected my cravings. I've heard that some people crave sugars after they have artificial sweeteners. I'm not a big soda drinker so I'll avoid the fresca in my fridge today and see if it helps.

 

[Sandi]

So happy, my weigh in this morning had me down 2.5 lbs and nearly at the 15 lb. mark. YAYAYAY! Don't usually have a big loss like this. I think back to where I was at the beginning of the year and feel so much happier and healthier! Another 15 lbs. and I'll be better than goal weight. It's do-able!!!

That's terrific. Yea for you!!! Are you walking a little taller today?! I always feel great when the scale moves the right way for me.

Ah I survived the cravings incident! I did decide to have a piece of whole wheat bread and one spoonful of ice cream before brushing my teeth . But I started reading Catching Fire and it really took my mind off of my stomach. I'm wondering if the diet soda I had in the afternoon affected my cravings. I've heard that some people crave sugars after they have artificial sweeteners. I'm not a big soda drinker so I'll avoid the fresca in my fridge today and see if it helps.

Congratulations on finding a way to beat back the cravings. It's a new day! Good luck tonight.

 

[robinb]

Hi everyone! It was a LATTE day . I removed 2 lbs this week. The last time I removed that much weight I was sick and I really don't remember the time before that. I had wanted to be back at my lowest weight by the start of March and I am 1 lb away. So ... I *almost* made my goal. My next goal is to lose that pound and another 5 to get a 5-lb star by my birthday at the end of next month. With all the yo-yoing and traveling I have been doing I have not seen a 5-lb star in a LONG time.

 

[mrzrich]

Yeah Robin!!!!

And Horaay to all the other losers this week!

Question Steph....are you bringing anything with you to WDW to have for breakfast? Or will you be at the mercy of the mouse for every meal?

 

[sjms71]

Yeah Robin!!!!

And Horaay to all the other losers this week!

Question Steph....are you bringing anything with you to WDW to have for breakfast? Or will you be at the mercy of the mouse for every meal?

No, I am bringing my own breakfast. Mostly cereal I will stop and get some fruit plus I did bring oatmeal and my electric tea pot as someone else suggested. I usually don't eat a lot of cereal but trying to make it easy. I am sure however we will make at least one stop for breakfast at the Main st. bakery.

 

[sjms71]

Hi everyone! It was a LATTE day . I removed 2 lbs this week. The last time I removed that much weight I was sick and I really don't remember the time before that. I had wanted to be back at my lowest weight by the start of March and I am 1 lb away. So ... I *almost* made my goal. My next goal is to lose that pound and another 5 to get a 5-lb star by my birthday at the end of next month. With all the yo-yoing and traveling I have been doing I have not seen a 5-lb star in a LONG time.

that is awesome robin . we need to see pictures. Keep goin you are almost there.

 

[disbabyndaddy]

Hi everyone! It was a LATTE day . I removed 2 lbs this week. The last time I removed that much weight I was sick and I really don't remember the time before that. I had wanted to be back at my lowest weight by the start of March and I am 1 lb away. So ... I *almost* made my goal. My next goal is to lose that pound and another 5 to get a 5-lb star by my birthday at the end of next month. With all the yo-yoing and traveling I have been doing I have not seen a 5-lb star in a LONG time.

That's fantastic!! Congratulations! What a great way to start the weekend.

 

[disbabyndaddy]

So happy, my weigh in this morning had me down 2.5 lbs and nearly at the 15 lb. mark. YAYAYAY! Don't usually have a big loss like this. I think back to where I was at the beginning of the year and feel so much happier and healthier! Another 15 lbs. and I'll be better than goal weight. It's do-able!!!

Wow, we are losing at the same pace. I was down -2.4 lbs this morning and at -14.2 total after six weeks. My primary goal is 30 overall, but I'd LOVE to lose 40 total. Congrats on a great loss this week!

 

[mackeysmom]

Wednesday night's dinner included a baked potato - but when I weighed it, it was nearly 10 ounces , so I cut it in half and put the other half in the fridge.

I didn't know what to have for lunch today, and while looking in the fridge I found the other half of the potato. I also had a lot of broccoli florets left over, so I made a really filling double-stuffed baked potato:

5oz. potato = 3pp
broccoli = 0pp
1/8 c. shredded low fat cheese = 1pp
3T bacon bits = 2pp
2T FF sour cream = 1pp
5 sprays I Can't Believe It's Not Butter = 0pp

Total = 7 pp. It kept me filled up for hours (and also helped me clear out the fridge )

I've been in a "turkey sandwich" rut for lunch the last week or so and have been trying to heed this week's meeting message of "shaking things up".

Who else has done something to shake up their food routine?

- Laura

 

[disbabyndaddy]

I've been in a "turkey sandwich" rut for lunch the last week or so and have been trying to heed this week's meeting message of "shaking things up".

Who else has done something to shake up their food routine?

We've been eating a lot of grilled chicken, so tonight I fixed turkey burgers with Nature's Own sandwich round (thin bun) and mustard, onion, tomato and pickle slices. Not really a "shake up", but I've been *dying* for a big, fat hamburger, and that really hit the spot! The homemade fries in the oven were great too!