Weight Watchers Chat

[Sandi]

hi everyone,

room for one more? I belong to the disappearing peeps thread but you can never have too much support when trying to lose weight. For the first time in a really long time, I've been sticking to the WW program for a little over 2 weeks and hav lost 6 lbs. Long term goal is 75 lbs but I'm taking it little by little. I will be back later to fill you all in on my story and a little about me. Do you all share WW tips? I've been to the WW message boards and they aren't always so helpful or friendly - not like the DIS!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

We absolutely have room for more. So welcome aboard. We report on weigh in days, share tips and ideas, and provide support to one another.

I had a really awful Saturday, but am back on track today. Now to stay on track.

 

[sjms71]

Yeah, I walked my usual 5 miles, did good all day yesterday, drank my water then last night it all went down hill It was all BLT's oh and 1 cupcake but it all adds up. Going to make it through the day today on track 100%.

 

[Wonders10]

Thanks for the welcome!

A quick story about me. I'm 30, live in Florida and am a speech pathologist in the schools as well as part time in a private practice setting. I'm single and my roomie is my almost 2 year old goldendoodle Winston.

Now my weight loss history. I've always been a little overweight and during my senior year of high school, my mom and I joined WW and I made it to goal by my graduation day - losing 30 lbs. Of course, then after about 2 months, I went off to college, home of late night eating and drinking, breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets and skinny friends you could eat whatever they wanted, whenever they wanted. So needless to say, I gradually gained weight over my 4 years in college and have continued to steadily gain. I'm at my highest right now and after many many failures, something feels like it is clicking and the mere fact that I have had success staying on plan, with results, makes me feel like this is really it for me. It will happen for real this time. My goal is to lose 75 lbs and so far I am down 6, after 2 1/2 weeks.

Someone asked about activity points, I don't exercise at all (yet)...just busy and I don't like it, but when I do occasionally do it, I don't even bother to add up the points I get because if I know I have extra points floating around, I will eat them. Eventually my schedule will be getting a little lighter and I will definitely add some exercise in a few times a week.

 

[sjms71]

Thanks for the welcome!

A quick story about me. I'm 30, live in Florida and am a speech pathologist in the schools as well as part time in a private practice setting. I'm single and my roomie is my almost 2 year old goldendoodle Winston.

Now my weight loss history. I've always been a little overweight and during my senior year of high school, my mom and I joined WW and I made it to goal by my graduation day - losing 30 lbs. Of course, then after about 2 months, I went off to college, home of late night eating and drinking, breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets and skinny friends you could eat whatever they wanted, whenever they wanted. So needless to say, I gradually gained weight over my 4 years in college and have continued to steadily gain. I'm at my highest right now and after many many failures, something feels like it is clicking and the mere fact that I have had success staying on plan, with results, makes me feel like this is really it for me. It will happen for real this time. My goal is to lose 75 lbs and so far I am down 6, after 2 1/2 weeks.

Someone asked about activity points, I don't exercise at all (yet)...just busy and I don't like it, but when I do occasionally do it, I don't even bother to add up the points I get because if I know I have extra points floating around, I will eat them. Eventually my schedule will be getting a little lighter and I will definitely add some exercise in a few times a week.

Wonders10!! I have been on WW since the end of Oct 2009. Not my first go at it and never made it to goal before. I started with having to lose about 71-75lbs myself. Down 52 now . You can do it!!! As many of us will recommend the WW food scale is a must in my house. Eventually, you will need to add some exercise, I know it stinks. I did my
5 mile walk today then later today we took the kids hiking for another 4.5 miles. Let us know if you have questions, don't forget to keep us posted on all you weighins. YOU CAN DO IT!!!! Focus on mini goals, at least that has worked for me cause that 70lb number just freaked me out. But the more 5lb stars I got at the meeting the more the "big" number didn't seem so bad.

 

[Wonders10]

Wonders10!! I have been on WW since the end of Oct 2009. Not my first go at it and never made it to goal before. I started with having to lose about 71-75lbs myself. Down 52 now . You can do it!!! As many of us will recommend the WW food scale is a must in my house. Eventually, you will need to add some exercise, I know it stinks. I did my
5 mile walk today then later today we took the kids hiking for another 4.5 miles. Let us know if you have questions, don't forget to keep us posted on all you weighins. YOU CAN DO IT!!!! Focus on mini goals, at least that has worked for me cause that 70lb number just freaked me out. But the more 5lb stars I got at the meeting the more the "big" number didn't seem so bad.

Thanks! I'm definitely no stranger to the WW program but this go around I'm not doing meetings or online. Timewise, getting to meetings are hard and I'm really trying to save money so no online subscription. What's working so far is I have made a chart with 75 squares and for each lb I lose. I put a star in a square, plus I keep it up on the fridge so I always see it. It's fun to see the stars adding up!

My extended family and I are doing a Christmas cruise so my first big goal is to be a decent amount smaller by then. Would love to buy a cute dress in a smaller size.

 

[Jacks2583]

Thanks for the welcome!

A quick story about me. I'm 30, live in Florida and am a speech pathologist in the schools as well as part time in a private practice setting. I'm single and my roomie is my almost 2 year old goldendoodle Winston.

Now my weight loss history. I've always been a little overweight and during my senior year of high school, my mom and I joined WW and I made it to goal by my graduation day - losing 30 lbs. Of course, then after about 2 months, I went off to college, home of late night eating and drinking, breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets and skinny friends you could eat whatever they wanted, whenever they wanted. So needless to say, I gradually gained weight over my 4 years in college and have continued to steadily gain. I'm at my highest right now and after many many failures, something feels like it is clicking and the mere fact that I have had success staying on plan, with results, makes me feel like this is really it for me. It will happen for real this time. My goal is to lose 75 lbs and so far I am down 6, after 2 1/2 weeks.

Someone asked about activity points, I don't exercise at all (yet)...just busy and I don't like it, but when I do occasionally do it, I don't even bother to add up the points I get because if I know I have extra points floating around, I will eat them. Eventually my schedule will be getting a little lighter and I will definitely add some exercise in a few times a week.

Welcome to the board! I am relatively new. That is awesome that you are already down 6 lbs!! I also really like the idea of marking off the squares for every lb you lose. You are doing great!

We absolutely have room for more. So welcome aboard. We report on weigh in days, share tips and ideas, and provide support to one another.

I had a really awful Saturday, but am back on track today. Now to stay on track.

WTG for getting back on track!!! You can do it!

Yeah, I walked my usual 5 miles, did good all day yesterday, drank my water then last night it all went down hill It was all BLT's oh and 1 cupcake but it all adds up. Going to make it through the day today on track 100%.

Walked 5 miles!? that is awesome! Track it, learn from it, and move on. BLTs and cupcakes- yum! that is what WPs and APs are for, right?

 

[Jacks2583]

I had a pretty scary incident on Saturday. I had just started my workout and was just about 5 mins into it. (I have been working out for 1-1.5 hrs 5-6 days a week) For some reason I started getting really dizzy. I stopped and got my water and sat down. I started getting even more dizzy. I yelled for my SD to call DH at work because I was scared I was going to pass out and I wanted him to tell her what to do. I started dripping in sweat and everything went white. Next thing I remember, DH was yelling my name on speaker phone. Apparently my SD called him, waited on hold for him, was screaming my name and shaking me without a response from me, and then was talking to DH in a panic. I dont remember any of that. It took me about an hour to start feeling half way decent again, enough to get up and walk around.

I have NO idea what happened. I had eaten a couple hours before my workout (a bagel thin, laughing cow cheese, and egg beaters). I drank some water before and always drink water during my workout, but i hadn't gotten far enough into my workout to need any water or start sweating.

Any thoughts or ideas? I hope it never happens again.

 

[sjms71]

I had a pretty scary incident on Saturday. I had just started my workout and was just about 5 mins into it. (I have been working out for 1-1.5 hrs 5-6 days a week) For some reason I started getting really dizzy. I stopped and got my water and sat down. I started getting even more dizzy. I yelled for my SD to call DH at work because I was scared I was going to pass out and I wanted him to tell her what to do. I started dripping in sweat and everything went white. Next thing I remember, DH was yelling my name on speaker phone. Apparently my SD called him, waited on hold for him, was screaming my name and shaking me without a response from me, and then was talking to DH in a panic. I dont remember any of that. It took me about an hour to start feeling half way decent again, enough to get up and walk around.

I have NO idea what happened. I had eaten a couple hours before my workout (a bagel thin, laughing cow cheese, and egg beaters). I drank some water before and always drink water during my workout, but i hadn't gotten far enough into my workout to need any water or start sweating.

Any thoughts or ideas? I hope it never happens again.

I too have been feeling very dizzy ever since I lost the weight however, mine is when I get up from sitting, or bend over so much that I feel like I'm going to pass out even though i haven't passed out. I went to the Dr's 2 weeks ago and my BP was fine so complete work up is in the works. I'm waiting for the blood results. She thought I might be anemic? So, although we all hate it, a trip to the Dr's is what you may need, I'm sure it's nothing big, but better to be safe. Hope you are feeling better, sending you some pixie dust

 

[rodeo65]

What's working so far is I have made a chart with 75 squares and for each lb I lose. I put a star in a square, plus I keep it up on the fridge so I always see it. It's fun to see the stars adding up!

My extended family and I are doing a Christmas cruise so my first big goal is to be a decent amount smaller by then. Would love to buy a cute dress in a smaller size.

GREAT idea!! I think I will steal it! I have another 65 to go from an original 82 and I think the stars would really help me. I seem to have been playing with the same five lbs all summer.

We just got back last night from a week long vacation at a resort up north. Normally I put on 5-7 lbs on this vacation but I think I maintained this time. My WI is Friday so I also have a few days to get in some exercise and keep to program. I never step on the scale between WIs since I have a tendancy to obsess.

I allowed myself a couple of desserts while up there but did not have them twice a day plus breakfast pastry as I normally do. In the past I always treated vacation as vacation from whatever diet I was on at the time, so I know there was improvement there. I also ordered fish more frequently. Usually I would stick to the beef dishes (since I'm on vacay I should treat myself, right?). I'm actually looking forward to this WI to see if I actually did what I think I did and stayed the same.

 

[sjms71]

GREAT idea!! I think I will steal it! I have another 65 to go from an original 82 and I think the stars would really help me. I seem to have been playing with the same five lbs all summer.

We just got back last night from a week long vacation at a resort up north. Normally I put on 5-7 lbs on this vacation but I think I maintained this time. My WI is Friday so I also have a few days to get in some exercise and keep to program. I never step on the scale between WIs since I have a tendancy to obsess.

I allowed myself a couple of desserts while up there but did not have them twice a day plus breakfast pastry as I normally do. In the past I always treated vacation as vacation from whatever diet I was on at the time, so I know there was improvement there. I also ordered fish more frequently. Usually I would stick to the beef dishes (since I'm on vacay I should treat myself, right?). I'm actually looking forward to this WI to see if I actually did what I think I did and stayed the same.

Good job on making good choices during vacation.

 

[Sandi]

I had a pretty scary incident on Saturday. I had just started my workout and was just about 5 mins into it. (I have been working out for 1-1.5 hrs 5-6 days a week) For some reason I started getting really dizzy. I stopped and got my water and sat down. I started getting even more dizzy. I yelled for my SD to call DH at work because I was scared I was going to pass out and I wanted him to tell her what to do. I started dripping in sweat and everything went white. Next thing I remember, DH was yelling my name on speaker phone. Apparently my SD called him, waited on hold for him, was screaming my name and shaking me without a response from me, and then was talking to DH in a panic. I dont remember any of that. It took me about an hour to start feeling half way decent again, enough to get up and walk around.

I have NO idea what happened. I had eaten a couple hours before my workout (a bagel thin, laughing cow cheese, and egg beaters). I drank some water before and always drink water during my workout, but i hadn't gotten far enough into my workout to need any water or start sweating.

Any thoughts or ideas? I hope it never happens again.

I second the recommendation to check in with your doc. If you've lost weight and are on any kind of maintenance medications (blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid, etc.) a weight change may necessitate a change in your dosage. There are plenty of other reasons out there, but that was my initial thought. Don't let this get you down!

 

[mousemgr2]

I am so glad the weekend is over (for weight watcher purposes). I always struggle on the weekend. Does anyone else? Anyone have any tips on surviving the weekends?

I won't bore you with the details of my fall from the wagon, let's just say the donuts won.

Here's to a new day tomorrow!

 

[sjms71]

Good morning everyone, can't wait to hear all our weightloss amounts this week .

I am so glad the weekend is over (for weight watcher purposes). I always struggle on the weekend. Does anyone else? Anyone have any tips on surviving the weekends?

I won't bore you with the details of my fall from the wagon, let's just say the donuts won.

Here's to a new day tomorrow!

hey mousemgr2, the weekends are my biggest struggle too. I'm a SAHM so I am good with being home all day with food and no one around however, on the weekends DH and kids always want to go out to eat and it's just not always easy to pick healthy things. They are eating chips and bread (they all can afford to do this becuse DH, DD and DS are all very skinny ). So, I feel your pain. I just go into the weekend with a plan and try my best to stick to it. I make sure I do exercise to balance out what I may eat and drink my water. I usually am within points on weekends even if it's my extra 35 however, I think my sodium content is always higher so I make sure to drink above my water if I can. Good luck glad to see you're back on track.

 

[Wonders10]

I am so glad the weekend is over (for weight watcher purposes). I always struggle on the weekend. Does anyone else? Anyone have any tips on surviving the weekends?

I won't bore you with the details of my fall from the wagon, let's just say the donuts won.

Here's to a new day tomorrow!

Weekends are hard for me too! I try to have a plan going in and I write down everything that foes into my mouth. It definitely helps you see where your points are going and if it's worth it. Yesterday, for example, I was down at my moms house and she made pancakes and bacon. I had half a serving of bacon and my mom measured the batter so I knew exactly how much I could eat.

My weigh day is Friday...here's to a good week!

 

[Jacks2583]

I too have been feeling very dizzy ever since I lost the weight however, mine is when I get up from sitting, or bend over so much that I feel like I'm going to pass out even though i haven't passed out. I went to the Dr's 2 weeks ago and my BP was fine so complete work up is in the works. I'm waiting for the blood results. She thought I might be anemic? So, although we all hate it, a trip to the Dr's is what you may need, I'm sure it's nothing big, but better to be safe. Hope you are feeling better, sending you some pixie dust

I have had my blood checked in the past, but everything came out perfectly normal. My dr actually was surprised since most people have at least something that is a little off. I have never had any problems with my BP.

I second the recommendation to check in with your doc. If you've lost weight and are on any kind of maintenance medications (blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid, etc.) a weight change may necessitate a change in your dosage. There are plenty of other reasons out there, but that was my initial thought. Don't let this get you down!

I am not on any medication at all. I am pretty healthy, other than my weight.

I know i should go to the dr, but I hate going. I am thinking about taking a couple days off, and then just making sure I get tons of water and some healthy food before my workouts. If it ever happens again, then I will go to the dr. Is that horrible of me to put it off??

I am so glad the weekend is over (for weight watcher purposes). I always struggle on the weekend. Does anyone else? Anyone have any tips on surviving the weekends?

I won't bore you with the details of my fall from the wagon, let's just say the donuts won.

Here's to a new day tomorrow!

I too struggle on the weekend... especially holiday weekends where food is usually involved.

yay for a new day!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Eight pounds!

 

[k_null81]

Hello, hope everyone enjoyed the weekend. I totally agree about weekends being the hardest part as far as staying within points. I always stay within my points and never use the extra 35 or my activity points but this weekend was especially hard. What made it harder is I weighed in on saturday and only lost 8oz and that was before I used a couple of the 35 weekly points. So Saturday marked my 4 weeks and I have lost 7lbs since starting. I know that's not bad but still a little disappointing considering I work out 50-120 minutes 5-7 days a week. I told myself I wanted to do this more realistically so I should be happy with 7lbs in a month.

I'm starting to wonder though if because I am working out so much I should eat a couple extra points a day? Not sure. Just feeling a little down and I know I need to stay focus. I just feel guilty for using a couple of the 35 weekly points. I used maybe 10 and that was the 1st time since joining 4 weeks ago. I'm trying to stay positive and hopefully I didn't gain anything.

Here's hoping for a better week!

 

[mrzrich]

Got back last night. I am so tired. I am up 3 lbs on my home scale, hoping some of it is salt. Have been drinking lots of water today.

How much water do I have to drink to wash away Creme Brule, Fish and Chips, Gelato, and Cream Cheese Wontons?

 

[rodeo65]

Got back last night. I am so tired. I am up 3 lbs on my home scale, hoping some of it is salt. Have been drinking lots of water today.

How much water do I have to drink to wash away Creme Brule, Fish and Chips, Gelato, and Cream Cheese Wontons?

8.3 gallons.

Three lbs after a trip sounds good to me. I'm usually good for 5-7. Hopefully not this time, though. Friday is coming, Friday is coming.

 

[sjms71]

Eight pounds!

Ok, you are freaking me out, I'm going for 2 weeks, .. You had a little bit of a buffer so you'll get it off in no time. I'm sure most is just water weight.

Hope you had a great time!

Got back last night. I am so tired. I am up 3 lbs on my home scale, hoping some of it is salt. Have been drinking lots of water today.

How much water do I have to drink to wash away Creme Brule, Fish and Chips, Gelato, and Cream Cheese Wontons?

All my DD 12 keeps talking about is all the creme Brulee she will be eating. You'll be fine that 3lbs will be off keep pounding the water.

Hope you too had a great time!!

If you both have any pictures to post would love to see them.