Weight Watchers Chat

[sjms71]

Another mhsjax!!! You can do it, just stay focused weight loss is mostly mental. We are all here for you .

 

[Rosiekins]

Sorry I have been absent the last week or so but life just got away with me as it often seems to do. I havn't had time to read all of what I missed but I did catch sjms71's victory! WAY TO GO

So in my scale news I have had an interesting 2 weeks. Last week I lost .06 lbs a tiny loss but it was something. I thought it was odd because for whatever reason I did not eat a chunk of my points every day, in fact I found my self eating a snack at the end of every day to get it closer to how many I should eat. I did however enjoy some cheesecake that week and was very proud of myself for eating only a couple bites. I walked a few times for exercise. I was really suprised a the low weight loss but figured it was something so I should keep going.

This week however I was Naughty! I made a cake and sampled it and the frosting in the kitchen before having a piece with everyone else, I did keep my piece moderate and stop when I was full though. I had my favorite Hibachi place for dinner Friday with fried rice (yum) again I stopped when I was full and I had Ice Cream. I had a devil may care day on Saturday where I just ate what I wanted (mini Chocolate Doughnuts anyone) and had a drink. Though I did spend 3 hours climbing up and down in Battleships and Submarines (think steep ladder like stairs and lots of leg lifts and squats to get over the door ways with out bumping your head) and walked a total of 6.56 miles through out the day. I stopped worrying as much about exactly measured portions as I did worry about stopping when I was getting full (I eat slow so I can normally tell right away when I have had enough). I charted everything, ate pretty much all my points everyday and even a few of my weekly points which I had yet to do. So I was thoroughly expecting a gain or at best a tiny tiny loss. Imagine my surprise when I stepped on my scale and saw I had lost 4 lbs!!! Earning me another 5lb star and bringing me to 10lbs total!

So my lesson over the last couple weeks is EAT ALL MY POINTS! And get more exercise. I needed to stop worrying about what I was eating so much and just eat. Be aware of what it was and how much I ate so I could write it down, but stop being afraid to eat those points. I was proud of myself for charting those naughty days even though two of them took me over my points. And I had been afraid to use my weekly points but now I see they are my friend on those naughty days. I really feel like I am getting an idea of how much I should be eating from this plan. I no longer feel the need to clear my plate, I have a much better grasp of what a portion is. I am eating portions that are at least half of what I would have before I started. I no longer mindlessly eat my way through a bag of something, I count out what I want and put the rest away. I can even eat part of my candy at the movies and put the rest in the cup holder and not touch it! I would never have been able to do that before. For these things alone I am finding WW worth the cost.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Sorry I have been absent the last week or so but life just got away with me as it often seems to do. I havn't had time to read all of what I missed but I did catch sjms71's victory! WAY TO GO

So in my scale news I have had an interesting 2 weeks. Last week I lost .06 lbs a tiny loss but it was something. I thought it was odd because for whatever reason I did not eat a chunk of my points every day, in fact I found my self eating a snack at the end of every day to get it closer to how many I should eat. I did however enjoy some cheesecake that week and was very proud of myself for eating only a couple bites. I walked a few times for exercise. I was really suprised a the low weight loss but figured it was something so I should keep going.

This week however I was Naughty! I made a cake and sampled it and the frosting in the kitchen before having a piece with everyone else, I did keep my piece moderate and stop when I was full though. I had my favorite Hibachi place for dinner Friday with fried rice (yum) again I stopped when I was full and I had Ice Cream. I had a devil may care day on Saturday where I just ate what I wanted (mini Chocolate Doughnuts anyone) and had a drink. Though I did spend 3 hours climbing up and down in Battleships and Submarines (think steep ladder like stairs and lots of leg lifts and squats to get over the door ways with out bumping your head) and walked a total of 6.56 miles through out the day. I stopped worrying as much about exactly measured portions as I did worry about stopping when I was getting full (I eat slow so I can normally tell right away when I have had enough). I charted everything, ate pretty much all my points everyday and even a few of my weekly points which I had yet to do. So I was thoroughly expecting a gain or at best a tiny tiny loss. Imagine my surprise when I stepped on my scale and saw I had lost 4 lbs!!! Earning me another 5lb star and bringing me to 10lbs total!

So my lesson over the last couple weeks is EAT ALL MY POINTS! And get more exercise. I needed to stop worrying about what I was eating so much and just eat. Be aware of what it was and how much I ate so I could write it down, but stop being afraid to eat those points. I was proud of myself for charting those naughty days even though two of them took me over my points. And I had been afraid to use my weekly points but now I see they are my friend on those naughty days. I really feel like I am getting an idea of how much I should be eating from this plan. I no longer feel the need to clear my plate, I have a much better grasp of what a portion is. I am eating portions that are at least half of what I would have before I started. I no longer mindlessly eat my way through a bag of something, I count out what I want and put the rest away. I can even eat part of my candy at the movies and put the rest in the cup holder and not touch it! I would never have been able to do that before. For these things alone I am finding WW worth the cost.

Sounds like you are getting the hang of things! Portion size is something I really have learned to adjust. So many foods are served in such big portions, especially in restaurants!

Congratulations on your weight loss.

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

Back to counting points after WDW, I had a great breakfast today- a packet of instant oatmeal with 1/4 cup of pumpkin (plain, canned) with pumpkin pie spice and splenda! 2 points and very filling.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

How many activity points a week do you earn? And do you usually eat them?

I try to earn 4 a day but I don't eat them. I always feel guilty if I do. I do eat all my weekly points.

 

[sjms71]

Back to counting points after WDW, I had a great breakfast today- a packet of instant oatmeal with 1/4 cup of pumpkin (plain, canned) with pumpkin pie spice and splenda! 2 points and very filling.

That sounds sooo good, I am going to try that, so oatmeal, pumpkin and add the pumpkin spice?

How many activity points a week do you earn? And do you usually eat them?

I try to earn 4 a day but I don't eat them. I always feel guilty if I do. I do eat all my weekly points.

I earn about 4 pts a day also. I am up to 4 right now on my ww pedometer. I also do not eat my activity points.

 

[mousemgr2]

HI! I was wondering if someone could help me? My DH and I are thinking of trying to do WW at home. We have a friend who is going to get a points counter, but I need to know how many points we can have. Financially we can't really afford the online or metings. I have done it in the past and think once I know how many points we can have and I have the counter in hand I can try to make it work.

DH is 34 yrs old, 6 ft tall and currently weighs about 212.
I am 20 yrs old, 5'2 and currently weigh about 202.

Thanks so much!!!
Stacie

Stacie,

I am going to send you an e-mail regarding this. I think I can help.

Susan

 

[rodeo65]

Three days into our week long vacation and things are going not too badly. I posted a few days ago about the never ending desserts up here. In the nine meals we've had I have had dessert twice. One was pumpkin pie where I skipped the pastry and the whipped cream. The other was a brownie, which I knew was going to be on my yes list before I even came up. The other is a butter tart. Those two are my allowances this week. The pie was not. Oops.

I've walked two days out of three. I've eaten half the amount of eggs they bring for breakfast and stuck with fish or salads for most of the meals.

The other thing I did was leave home the snacks. Well, other than some flax corn chips and one point bars. Normally we bring up a ton of snacks since there are "only" three meals. The resort has also discontinued leaving muffins on the table every morning. They're available but you have to ask for them. They're trying to cut down on waste and I'm trying to cut down on waist. Win Win.

I haven't felt bloated yet this trip. Usually I am so stuffed by the third day in, so I am thinking things are improved overall.

 

[sjms71]

Three days into our week long vacation and things are going not too badly. I posted a few days ago about the never ending desserts up here. In the nine meals we've had I have had dessert twice. One was pumpkin pie where I skipped the pastry and the whipped cream. The other was a brownie, which I knew was going to be on my yes list before I even came up. The other is a butter tart. Those two are my allowances this week. The pie was not. Oops.

I've walked two days out of three. I've eaten half the amount of eggs they bring for breakfast and stuck with fish or salads for most of the meals.

The other thing I did was leave home the snacks. Well, other than some flax corn chips and one point bars. Normally we bring up a ton of snacks since there are "only" three meals. The resort has also discontinued leaving muffins on the table every morning. They're available but you have to ask for them. They're trying to cut down on waste and I'm trying to cut down on waist. Win Win.

I haven't felt bloated yet this trip. Usually I am so stuffed by the third day in, so I am thinking things are improved overall.

Sounds like you're on the right track, keep up the good work.


Weigh in for me tomorrow so far this week I'm the same as last week . I think I'm retaining fluid cause my wedding ring is really loose on my finger now and it has been tight the last few days. I've been drinking lots of water and watching my salt this week. Not sure if it is left over from the weekend, I drank a lot of G2 while in DC this past weekend. So, we will see.

 

[mhsjax]

I was not good yesterday. How bad am I, 3 days into it and I did a terrible thing. I was going to make some chicken in the crock pot, I was missing a couple of ingredients, anyway life happened and I didn't have time to make it. WE have a crazy day on Tuesdays with after school activities, and hubby tried to be nice and decided we should order Chinese food. I guess all that sodium loved me, cause I stepped on the scale. OH NOOOOO.

Back on plan today and no cheating. I had my oatmeal for breakfast with skim milk. And going to make friends with my eliptical (never could spell it correctly) in a little while.
Wow confession feels so good.

 

[Sandi]

WE have a crazy day on Tuesdays with after school activities, and hubby tried to be nice and decided we should order Chinese food. I guess all that sodium loved me, cause I stepped on the scale. OH NOOOOO.

Wow confession feels so good.

Those darn husbands! Good luck in the coming days.

I had my WI today and was down 1.4. That puts me at over 25 pounds gone. I'm very happy. Only 11.4 more to go to reach my goal. DH and my 20th anniversary is October 27. Maybe I can be at goal by then. That would be a great gift to both of us!

 

[sjms71]

Those darn husbands! Good luck in the coming days.

I had my WI today and was down 1.4. That puts me at over 25 pounds gone. I'm very happy. Only 11.4 more to go to reach my goal. DH and my 20th anniversary is October 27. Maybe I can be at goal by then. That would be a great gift to both of us!

Great job Sandi I know you can do it you have two months what a wonderful mile stone too 20 years!!! awesome

 

[k_null81]

Hello! I'm hoping to join in on the convo and support! I joined WW 4 weeks ago this coming Saturday. As of last weigh in which was this past Saturday I'm down a little over 6lbs. I have done WW in the past almost 8 years ago but I did it on my own accord. My mom had all the materials from her attempts as well so I just used her stuff. During that weight lost attempt I lost 35-40lbs in about 3 months and it put me at my lowest weight ever at roughly 104lbs (I'm 5 foot 2). Looking back I probably didn't do it the healthiest way since I did lose it so quick and my mind set wasn't healthy. I was obssessed with working out and pretty much lived off air popped pop corn and cereal. I did manage to maintain my weight at about 113lbs for several years. Then it has slowly crept back on since I getting married in May 2005. I have always struggled with my weight and I know it will be a life long battle to maintain a healthy weight. I'm just sick of being fat and don't want to get to the point that it's an overwhelming amount to lose. My main reasons for wanting to lose the weight is I was born with a heart problem so I'm sure it is better for my heart not to be over weight, I also have 13 month old twin boys I want to be healthy for (I have avoided many photo's opps with my boys this past year b/c I'm so disgusted with how I look in photo's), I'm also a bridemaid in a upcoming wedding in December, and we also have a family vacation to the World this coming May and last but not least I just want to be happy and healthy. So my goal this time around ideally would be to get to around 113. That's where I felt the most comfortable in my body. I know I was younger then though so I will try to keep an open mind as I get closer to my goal. As long as I hit 120 I will be happy!

I look foward to following and hopefully lending some support as well in this journey.

 

[sjms71]

Hello! I'm hoping to join in on the convo and support! I joined WW 4 weeks ago this coming Saturday. As of last weigh in which was this past Saturday I'm down a little over 6lbs. I have done WW in the past almost 8 years ago but I did it on my own accord. My mom had all the materials from her attempts as well so I just used her stuff. During that weight lost attempt I lost 35-40lbs in about 3 months and it put me at my lowest weight ever at roughly 104lbs (I'm 5 foot 2). Looking back I probably didn't do it the healthiest way since I did lose it so quick and my mind set wasn't healthy. I was obssessed with working out and pretty much lived off air popped pop corn and cereal. I did manage to maintain my weight at about 113lbs for several years. Then it has slowly crept back on since I getting married in May 2005. I have always struggled with my weight and I know it will be a life long battle to maintain a healthy weight. I'm just sick of being fat and don't want to get to the point that it's an overwhelming amount to lose. My main reasons for wanting to lose the weight is I was born with a heart problem so I'm sure it is better for my heart not to be over weight, I also have 13 month old twin boys I want to be healthy for (I have avoided many photo's opps with my boys this past year b/c I'm so disgusted with how I look in photo's), I'm also a bridemaid in a upcoming wedding in December, and we also have a family vacation to the World this coming May and last but not least I just want to be happy and healthy. So my goal this time around ideally would be to get to around 113. That's where I felt the most comfortable in my body. I know I was younger then though so I will try to keep an open mind as I get closer to my goal. As long as I hit 120 I will be happy!

I look foward to following and hopefully lending some support as well in this journey.

WELCOME

 

[robinb]

Hi everyone! I'm back from vacation! Actually, I have been back for almost a week but have been side-stepping this thread. I went to my WW last Friday and I gained 7 lbs . SEVEN! Ugh. I ate green veggies every day, drank a ton of water and walked 5-10 miles per day according to my pedometer and I still gained that much. Of course, some of it is water weight and that is already done since Friday but I think I probably have a good 4 lbs of real weight to work back off.

So, now I am "back in the saddle" ... back on the thread ... and I will start tracking TODAY.

 

[Sandi]

Hi everyone! I'm back from vacation! Actually, I have been back for almost a week but have been side-stepping this thread. I went to my WW last Friday and I gained 7 lbs . SEVEN! Ugh. I ate green veggies every day, drank a ton of water and walked 5-10 miles per day according to my pedometer and I still gained that much. Of course, some of it is water weight and that is already done since Friday but I think I probably have a good 4 lbs of real weight to work back off.

So, now I am "back in the saddle" ... back on the thread ... and I will start tracking TODAY.

Welcome back Robin. You'll be back on track in no time. Hope you had a great vacation.

 

[sjms71]

Hi everyone! I'm back from vacation! Actually, I have been back for almost a week but have been side-stepping this thread. I went to my WW last Friday and I gained 7 lbs . SEVEN! Ugh. I ate green veggies every day, drank a ton of water and walked 5-10 miles per day according to my pedometer and I still gained that much. Of course, some of it is water weight and that is already done since Friday but I think I probably have a good 4 lbs of real weight to work back off.

So, now I am "back in the saddle" ... back on the thread ... and I will start tracking TODAY.

Welcome back, we missed you, I too hope you had a good vacation. Like Sandi said you'll be back on track in no time.

 

[mrzrich]

BIG BIG NEWS!!!!!!

Just home from WI. Down 3.2 lbs but the BIG news is that I am officially in ONEDERLAND!

No more 200's for me!

 

[Jacks2583]

Those darn husbands! Good luck in the coming days.

I had my WI today and was down 1.4. That puts me at over 25 pounds gone. I'm very happy. Only 11.4 more to go to reach my goal. DH and my 20th anniversary is October 27. Maybe I can be at goal by then. That would be a great gift to both of us!

congratulations!!!

 

[Jacks2583]

BIG BIG NEWS!!!!!!

Just home from WI. Down 3.2 lbs but the BIG news is that I am officially in ONEDERLAND!

No more 200's for me!

YIPPPEEEEEEE for Onederland!!!! that is so awesome! congratulations