Weight Watchers Chat

[joha]

Congrats!

 

[robinb]

Woo Hoo! First weigh in tonight. Down 6.4 lbs! Bear in mind I need to lose over 100. I'm gonna take it in small 10% goals. That way seems less overwhelming.

Congratulations! 10% of your body weight, of 10% of what you need to lose? The first goal for WW is only 5% of your body weight and I would go with that to start with .

 

[buzzmom3]

Ok, I am trying to get back on track, I haven't gained anything but I haven't been losing either. Hopefully, I lost some this week, weigh in is tomorrow. I just did Jillian Michaels' 30 Day shred and it kicked my butt. I didn't give up though so it is a start. Looks like it is going to be a nice day today so if I ever recover from my work out, I can take the kids outside to play.

 

[princessmom29]

Hi. I found this thread today and I am 2 weeks into WW online. I am down 7 pounds so far, but i have a lot of weight to lose. I have found some great recipes here that i will be trying. Thanks!!

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Is there a limit on activity points you can earn?

Yesterday I painted my kitchen, in the morning I did the prep work, then started taping the trim. At 2:00pm I started painting, the first coat took me until 7:45pm, then I took a break and ate dinner. At 8:45 I started painting again, and finished at 10:30. I used the calculator on the WW website and for just the time I spent painting at a Low intensity level, I earned 22 points? Is that correct? And would you eat those points? This morning I was so sore, now I am so hungry, and I already ate dinner.

Today, I have been putting things back in their place, sweeping, mopping, washing the windows, etc.

 

[qtwns]

I'm having a strange and rough week. Weigh in is tomorrow and I really don't anticipate a loss. I have been very tired all week due to work, so I have not exercised at all (I ususally walk or walk/run several times a week)...only earned 2 APs and that was because I worked on my garden last Sun. I have eaten all my daily points, and have eaten about half of my weeklies. I splurged one night at dinner for my favorite dish at our local Mexican restaurant. I figured out and recorded all the points, but probably could have erased them later if you get my drift...food poisoning? I don't think the fish was properly cooked. I have just felt blah and fatigued all week. I have wanted to eat all week. Not hungry, it has just been hard to turn away food that I know I should resist.(maybe TOM??) But I have been able to resist, so I feel proud of myself for that Anyway...just venting a little.

 

[buzzmom3]

Ok, I weigh in today and I lost 1lb this week. I think I am back on track!

 

[GSD4ME]

I haven't been on here for a while . . . our computer keyboard at home stopped working and we can't access the Dis from work. I really didn't work out this past week at all. I, too, was feeling kind of blah and low on energy. I did, however, keep track of my points and didn't go crazy or anything and I managed to lose 3.1 pounds!! I've also decided to change my weigh in days to Fridays since I tend to eat things on the weekends that are a bit higher in sodium (like when we go out to eat on Friday or Saturday night).

I got back into the workout routine today, though. Actually, I guess I really started yesterday since we planted some shrubs and plants in front of our house and by our garage. Boy, did my body let me know about it today! But, I actually felt better after I worked out on the elliptical this morning . . . kind of loosened the muscles back up.

I'm down about 20 pounds now! Still want to lose about 40 more before our trip in October. We'll see . . . I'll be happy even if I don't lose that much, but it's a goal to shoot for.

Hope everyone has had a good weekend and is looking forward to a healthy week!

Tena

P.S. - I made the most YUMMY baked French fries today . . . WW has a couple recipes and I kind of combined the two. They are only 2 points per serving, too!! Can't wait to have them with dinner tonight . . . they're so good that they could BE dinner tonight! LOL!

 

[ski_mom]

P.S. - I made the most YUMMY baked French fries today . . . WW has a couple recipes and I kind of combined the two. They are only 2 points per serving, too!! Can't wait to have them with dinner tonight . . . they're so good that they could BE dinner tonight! LOL!

ok, now you can't post something like that and not let us in on the recipe!! If you have time to share, I'd love to hear it. Sounds great!

 

[Mouse Maineac]

It's been awhile since I posted here so here goes!

Since joining WW on line around the second week in January I am down 23 pounds. I drifted away from the program and my exercise but 3 days ago got back on track.

My goal is to lose another 15 before my trip to BWV and my first cruise on the Wonder in July.

Any words of encouragement are welcomed!

 

[GSD4ME]

ok, now you can't post something like that and not let us in on the recipe!! If you have time to share, I'd love to hear it. Sounds great!

It's really very easy . . . Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees and spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray. Take 2 large baking potatoes, peel and cut into 1/2 inch thick strips. I put mine in a large Ziploc bag and sprayed in just enough cooking spray to coat the pieces. Next, add your spices (salt, pepper, Old Bay, red pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder . . . whatever you want to season your fries with) and shake to coat. Spread on cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes; turn fries and bake for about 20 more minutes. If you want them crispier, you can put them under the broiler for a few minutes - but watch so they don't bet burnt!

It makes 4 servings and they are only 2 points per serving. Enjoy!

 

[ski_mom]

It's really very easy . . . Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees and spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray. Take 2 large baking potatoes, peel and cut into 1/2 inch thick strips. I put mine in a large Ziploc bag and sprayed in just enough cooking spray to coat the pieces. Next, add your spices (salt, pepper, Old Bay, red pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder . . . whatever you want to season your fries with) and shake to coat. Spread on cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes; turn fries and bake for about 20 more minutes. If you want them crispier, you can put them under the broiler for a few minutes - but watch so they don't bet burnt!

It makes 4 servings and they are only 2 points per serving. Enjoy!

Thanks! Those sound great! This is even something the kids would like - I'll have to try them soon.

 

[robinb]

Hi guys! I walked/jogged almost every day last week and amassed 19 (!) activity points. Unfortunately, I ate most of them and I had a .2 lb weight gain. What a pain! This weekend was really fun. My birthday was on Saturday and I went basically hog wild the whole weekend : pizza on Friday, burgers and brats and beer on Saturday, more brats and beer on Sunday ...

Monday is here and I am ready to buckle down and stay within my Daily points while still earning activity points. The morning started out with a container of Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup couscous, a bit of Splenda, a dash of vanilla and Cinnamon: 3.5 points with 15 grams of protein to keep me going .

 

[GSD4ME]

Glad you enjoyed your birthday weekend, Robin!!

 

[GSD4ME]

I just ran for 30 minutes straight on the treadmill (in addition to walking for 20 minutes)!!! I haven't done that in about 5 years. I also lost almost 2 more pounds this week. So, I'm down about 22 pounds now! It's about time to buy some new clothes - YEA!!

Just finished a breakfast of a Bagel Thin with some Lite Laughing Cow Garlic and Herb cheese, a serving of Del Monte No Sugar Added fruit cup and 2/3 cup of fat free milk. Four points and I'm ready to take on the day!

Hope everyone had a good week and is enjoying their weekend!!

Tena

 

[mrzrich]

WI last night. Down 2.2 lbs, for a total of 11 pounds in 3 weeks! Woo Hoo!

Wish me luck because I'll be in WDW this weekend. Dinner at the Hollywood Brown Derby on Saturday night! I have all my weekly points saved up for it. Hope I make good choices.

 

[robinb]

I just ran for 30 minutes straight on the treadmill (in addition to walking for 20 minutes)!!! I haven't done that in about 5 years. I also lost almost 2 more pounds this week. So, I'm down about 22 pounds now! It's about time to buy some new clothes - YEA!!

Yippie! I tried to start Week 3 on C25K this week the day that my Dr. gave me a knee brace. I completely messed up my knee with it on and could barely walk for 2 days . I don't know what I did wrong ... I need to make an appointment with a physical therapist. Maybe they can tell me how to use the brace without wrecking my knee.

WI last night. Down 2.2 lbs, for a total of 11 pounds in 3 weeks! Woo Hoo!

Wish me luck because I'll be in WDW this weekend. Dinner at the Hollywood Brown Derby on Saturday night! I have all my weekly points saved up for it. Hope I make good choices.

Have a great time! Don't forget about any Activity Points you amass while walking around WDW. I have been walking with a pedometer in my pocket but I am thinking about getting the new WW one so I can track my AP easier. There was a coupon for it in the WW Walk 5K Challenge booklet.

 

[MA pigletfan]

Hi Everyone
Hope its ok that I join in...I just (restarted) WW 2 weeks ago and was so excited to see this thread! I am 32 years old, recently married (7 months ago), no kids..other than 3 cats and a dog ...my biggest motivation right now, besides a cruise with about 8 of our friends in November ( ha!)..is wanting to start a family in the next year or so...
I have about 40 lbs I would like to lose total...and so far i have seen 4.8 lbs go (yay)...but I know its a long road still !! I just love the plan and saw success with it in the past..my main issue is STICKING WITH IT..and making sure I add enough activity into my days...
I am looking forward to sharing and posting here with the rest of you!

 

[mrzrich]

Welcome Gina!

 

[MA pigletfan]

Welcome Gina!

Thank you! ( and side note...i LOVE your signature tag of Modern Family..I LOVE that show..and Cam is my favorite!)