Weight Watchers Chat

[Twingle]

Stephanie - you should be SO proud of yourself! You look wonderful, and so healthy and happy. Good on you!

Had my WI yesterday, because of New Years Eve they aren't having the meeting on the usualy Friday. I was shocked that over Christmas I lost 1.8! I tried to remember that it's Christmas DAY, not Christmas week, and I had a bit of everything I really enjoy - but not the whole container! I'm down a total of 7.8 since starting on December 4, so I'm pretty happy with that!

Hope everyone has a safe and happy New Year's Eve - only one more day of 2010 and then onto 2011!

 

[sjms71]

Stephanie - you should be SO proud of yourself! You look wonderful, and so healthy and happy. Good on you!

Had my WI yesterday, because of New Years Eve they aren't having the meeting on the usualy Friday. I was shocked that over Christmas I lost 1.8! I tried to remember that it's Christmas DAY, not Christmas week, and I had a bit of everything I really enjoy - but not the whole container! I'm down a total of 7.8 since starting on December 4, so I'm pretty happy with that!

Hope everyone has a safe and happy New Year's Eve - only one more day of 2010 and then onto 2011!

Great Job!!! Yes, it's a holiDAY, not a holiWEEK or even a holiYEAR(yes, we've all been there ). Keep up the good work. If you could lose 7.8 in one of the hardest months of the year just think what you'll do the next few months .

Thank you also for the kind words. Again, everytime I look at it I can't believe it myself. I mean I look in the mirror everyday but, I guess to see it side by side really shows the results. Oh, and I love the explaination of your avitar, too cute.

 

[jessrose18]

Thinking about rejoining becuase of the new plan. I have all of the old books and point counters and often do plan by myself at home...with the new system have a lot of the point values changed? I see the monthy pass is 39.95 and that includes online use right? Thanks.

 

[sjms71]

Thinking about rejoining becuase of the new plan. I have all of the old books and point counters and often do plan by myself at home...with the new system have a lot of the point values changed? I see the monthy pass is 39.95 and that includes online use right? Thanks.

It really is a complete overhaul so, your old info won't work. If you do buy the monthly pass etools is included. Let us know what you decide, good luck.

 

[ScubaD]

Hello friends,

Just came back form my weekly meeting and had a weight loss of 5.2 pounds this week. It was very difficult walking past the goodies this week but it was worth it.

Now I have to get past the University of Washington Husky football game party at our house tonight and I will be on my way in 2011.

Dave

 

[ashenbiez]

dis-happy - i'm an online-only user! don't know if its a success yet or not since I just started this past Sunday. I'm hoping this forum will serve as my support and motivation when I need it from others in the same boat <3

holy SMOKES! those before and after photos are incredible, stephanie! You look like a completely different person. congratulations to you and good luck reaching your goal. i'm completely in awe - such a change!

there were dunkin donuts munchkins sitting out at work today. i held out for as long as i could, then gave in and ate one. then a few hours later had another one. i feel so guilty, but trying to to beat myself up too much - that's what the weekly points are for, right?!

my first weigh-in will be on Sunday - i'm getting very nervous for it! i'm not expecting anything HUGE, but it'd be nice to get a little instant gratification!

 

[sjms71]

dis-happy - i'm an online-only user! don't know if its a success yet or not since I just started this past Sunday. I'm hoping this forum will serve as my support and motivation when I need it from others in the same boat <3

holy SMOKES! those before and after photos are incredible, stephanie! You look like a completely different person. congratulations to you and good luck reaching your goal. i'm completely in awe - such a change!

there were dunkin donuts munchkins sitting out at work today. i held out for as long as i could, then gave in and ate one. then a few hours later had another one. i feel so guilty, but trying to to beat myself up too much - that's what the weekly points are for, right?!

my first weigh-in will be on Sunday - i'm getting very nervous for it! i'm not expecting anything HUGE, but it'd be nice to get a little instant gratification!

You're right, don't beat yourself up over it. If you can next time, when you get an urge to eat something, look up the points. Sometimes when you see the points it's easier to decide whether it's "worth" it or not. And if it's worth it to you, then that is fine. That is what your extra point are for. Good luck on Sunday, Happy New Year!

 

[KSH]

Hi all!

I just rejoined WW this morning. Have been going off and on for many years but I am ready to make this the last time I need to rejoin! I really like what I have heard about the new program, sounds really good from a nutritional standpoint. Unfortunately I couldn't make a meeting today but I wanted to get the materials and start learning. I'm going to go to a meeting on Sunday or Monday to learn more. I bought a monthly pass so I'll have online access too, plus I wanted the commitment of making myself weigh in at least 4 times!

Looking forward to getting to know everyone and the accountability of checking in here too.

Happy New Year!

Karen

 

[sjms71]

Hi all!

I just rejoined WW this morning. Have been going off and on for many years but I am ready to make this the last time I need to rejoin! I really like what I have heard about the new program, sounds really good from a nutritional standpoint. Unfortunately I couldn't make a meeting today but I wanted to get the materials and start learning. I'm going to go to a meeting on Sunday or Monday to learn more. I bought a monthly pass so I'll have online access too, plus I wanted the commitment of making myself weigh in at least 4 times!

Looking forward to getting to know everyone and the accountability of checking in here too.

Happy New Year!

Karen

Welcome Karen . I knew too that this time was going to be my last. And I've come farther than I every have on the program. You can do it!!! Be sure and check in with us with your weigh ins no matter the results, we are here for you. Good luck on a new you in 2011.

 

[KSH]

Thank you Stephanie! Wow, your results are inspiring. I definitely intend to stick with it, and will check in here every week! I have tried doing this with one or two friends in the past and seems like we can always talk each other out of weighing for one reason or another (our arms are easily twisted I guess!) but here I don't think anyone will let me off the hook. I really want to be held accountable and I know the support will keep me on the right track.

Thanks again!

Karen

 

[mrzrich]

Welcome to all the new peeps, welcome back to all the returnies!

Stephanie, your pictures are amazing. I need to get a new picture posted soon.

 

[sjms71]

Welcome to all the new peeps, welcome back to all the returnies!

Stephanie, your pictures are amazing. I need to get a new picture posted soon.

You should I'm sure you look just as amazing with 51 lbs gone!!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

I finally logged in to see the photos everyone is talking about and, "Wow!" I am so glad you posted them, Stephanie!

It is so inspirational for someone like me who has lost their way to see those and realize it can be done! Thank you for sharing, you have had amazing success!

I'm down slightly this week by 1.2. I'm headed to WDW for marathon weekend on Thursday, so I'll weigh then and see how things are going. I'm not hoping for much since I can't run much before I leave (gotta save the legs for the Half Marathon next Saturday!). My weigh in when I get back will probably be a little scary, but I know that and there will be nowhere to go but down!

Maria

 

[sjms71]

Well, thank you Maria, lots of luck on the half. That is inspiring to me.

I read this yesterday in a magazine and thought I'd post it here for everyone, kind of something to think about.

Accepting Setbacks:

~Feel guilty when you mess up? Don't let it get you down: The average person slips up 14 times before succeeding! And here is some more insiring news: 71% of those who succeed credit those slip ups with their ultimate success, because every mistake teaches them something that helps them. So, don't beat yourself up over a mistake. Instead think of it as a bump in the road and use it to give you extra motivation.~

Let's go gettem' in 2011 everyone!!!!! We can do it!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Happy New Year Everyone!

Welcome to all the new members and its great to see some of our old subscribers return!

Holy Cow, Stephanie! Your transformation is amazing. You've done so well in your weight loss journey and in sticking with it. Your pictures are such an inspiration to us all. Thanks for posting them. It would be great to see some more before and after pics. I hope some others are willing to share.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Hi is the new program that differnt from the old.. I have like 4 sets of older information including all the point books for dining and grocery store - I'd like to start following the program again but would want to make sure I counted my point right (does it still depend on your starting weight) Thanks for any info you are willing to provide Michelle

Hi Michelle! The new program is totally different from the old one and the two cannot be combined in any way. The points are now determined using Fat, Fibre, Carbohydrates and Protein. Calories are no longer part of the equation. You would be better off pitching out all of your old material since the new program is based on new science and new research.

Your points target is now calculated for you at the meeting room scale and is not based just on your starting weight although that is one of the components.

Since many of the foods now have new points values, your old dining out companion and food lists are no longer acurate. If you decide to join, the new Deluxe Kit might be a good investment for you. It contains a coupon for a free points calculator, a new dining out companion, and a new food list as well as a three month tracker. It also has some discount coupons for some of the food products and I think the American version also contains a cookbook (not sure about the cookbook though).

Good luck!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Hello friends,

Just came back form my weekly meeting and had a weight loss of 5.2 pounds this week. It was very difficult walking past the goodies this week but it was worth it.

Now I have to get past the University of Washington Husky football game party at our house tonight and I will be on my way in 2011.

Dave

Wow, Dave, that's an amazing loss for Christmas week! How did your party go last night?

 

[antsss]

Hi Everyone! I'm a longtime lurker and have been on WW several times in the past. I'm at a point now where I need to refocus and get control of my eating. I have been exercising at Curves, but I think I need the structure of WW and the accountability at the scale to get going in the right direction. Waaaaaay back in 1997 or so the WW program considered most fruits to be "free" and I had lots of success at that time. Is it true that fruits are free with this new program? I am rejoining this week and look forward to learning the new program.

 

[NancyIL]

I joined Weight Watchers Online this morning, and I am getting used to the Points Tracker. I will have to start thinking in terms of measurements when keeping track of what I eat.

Yes, fruits without added sweeteners are 0 points, but I still plan to limit them due to the amount of sugar in most. Having been successful in the past with Atkins, I am still wary of fruits and juices.

 

[sjms71]

Hi Everyone! I'm a longtime lurker and have been on WW several times in the past. I'm at a point now where I need to refocus and get control of my eating. I have been exercising at Curves, but I think I need the structure of WW and the accountability at the scale to get going in the right direction. Waaaaaay back in 1997 or so the WW program considered most fruits to be "free" and I had lots of success at that time. Is it true that fruits are free with this new program? I am rejoining this week and look forward to learning the new program.

I joined Weight Watchers Online this morning, and I am getting used to the Points Tracker. I will have to start thinking in terms of measurements when keeping track of what I eat.

Yes, fruits without added sweeteners are 0 points, but I still plan to limit them due to the amount of sugar in most. Having been successful in the past with Atkins, I am still wary of fruits and juices.

Welcome to both of you. Fruits are free even the infamous banana . Good luck!!