Weight Watchers Chat

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Hi ladies! I am hoping you can help me....

I have gained a lot of weight in the last 6-8 months. Most of the problem is that I am working a ton of hours and going to grad school so I am not eating healthy. I joined Curves about 5 weeks ago and I have been going on a regular basis - they say to go at least three times a week and I go at least four times if not five or six. Now I know that weight is not going to just fall off of me but I have literally seen no change at all, I am actually the heaviest I have ever been.
So I am thinking of joining weight watchers. I need to drop about 20-25 pounds. I would have to do the WW online, I don't have time to physically go to meetings (although I think they would help motivate me I know that I don't have time right now).
Do you think WW Online is worth it for me? Would it help me lose the 20-25 pounds? I would REALLY like to lose like ten to fifteen pounds by the end of August because I am in a wedding but I am not holding my breath!!

Any advice? Is WW online good for someone like me?

I think WW online is a great program if you weigh yourself and track your weight on the site and if you use it to track your points. Give it a try I think you can do it!

 

[lpizzuro123]

I have been doing WW for many years off and on. I love the program and it definately works if you stick with it. I do go to meetings - they help keep my on track. I think you should definately give the on-line version a try. I recently got an iPhone and do all my tracking and points look up on it and it is so much fun.

I would suggest purchasing a good digital scale - for weighing yourself - not your food - although those are great also. I find I am much more true to my weight loss when I weigh in on a good scale and it definately helps me stay on track.

Linda

 

[KandD]

Thanks for the advice, the promotion going now seems like a good price for three months so I think I am going to give it a try. They do measure and weigh me at Curves (I am going for a measurement today ) so that should help a bit.

I was searching the WW site last night for a bit and they did have some good recipes so at least its not good that I am not going to like....I will come back to this thread when I sign up!

 

[GSD4ME]

I either have a stress fracture or tendonitis in my left foot - the doctor said it's 50/50 as to which one is it. I had an x-ray yesterday afternoon, so we'll see. But, it means that I can't really run for a while and I really don't like that! I'm going to have to stick to the elliptical - which is fine, but I get more of a challenge from running. Plus, I don't want to lose the momentum or have my weight loss backslide. I was so excited to lose 4 pounds last week . . .

I know injuries and set backs happen, but it's just frustrating! Thanks for letting me vent.

On a more positive note, I hope everyone has been doing well. I tried a new recipe this week, and my husband and I both really liked it. It was the Buffalo Chicken Fingers from the WW website. It's pretty quick and super-easy.

Take a package of chicken tenderloins and cut them in half length-wise so you have 16 pieces. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp each of salt and paprika. Spray a skillet with Pam (or some other non-stick spray) and heat to medium-high. Add the chicken tenders and cook, turning frequently. When cooked, add 1 tsp of minced garlic and heat for about 30 seconds (I actually just used some garlic powder since I didn't feel like mincing any garlic). Remove from heat and add 2 Tbsp fat free margarine (I used spray butter) and 4 tsp hot sauce, stirring until margarine melts (I actually mixed the hot sauce and spray butter together before I added it to the chicken). Serve with celery sticks and fat-free ranch or bleu cheese dressing.

It's only 4 points for 4 chicken fingers, 4 celery sticks and the 2 Tbsp of dressing. Enjoy!

Okay, I'm up way too early for a Saturday - thanks to my 2 big beasts wanting to go out at 6:00 a.m.! I wish you could teach dogs what weekends are!! I think I'm going to go back to bed for a bit and then get up and start my weekend. Hope everyone has a great one!

Tena

 

[robinb]

Tena, I'm sorry about your injury. It must be particularly frustrating after your great last week. I too injured myself a couple weeks ago. My knee has been aching and I went to the doctor and he gave me a knee brace. I tried to run in it and it KILLED my knee so I was out of commission for a whole week. Back when the Walking Challenge started I was going to walk/run it. Now I'm just going to walk it. *sigh* BTW, I just figured out your name: German Shepard Dogs For Me. I can be a little slow sometimes . My BIL has a GSD and she is the sweetest thing .

I weigh in on Fridays and I remained the same. I guess that's better than going UP. I usually *try* to eat "okay" during the weekend and then knuckle down and eat only within my dailies for the rest of the week, but that doesn't seem to be working as well as I wanted it to. So ... I will at least be tracking everything this week. Last night was difficult for me. I went into the local seafood store for some Copper River Salmon (the *best* ever) and I forgot that it also sold fried fish. OMG ... I almost died in there I wanted fried shrimp so badly. But I resisted. And then I didn't eat for too long and bought my DD and her friend a pizza because I didn't have time to cook and then *scarf* I ate 2 pieces. I also whipped together a serving of the Laughing Cow Alfredo.

Anyway, I just tracked everything this morning and . At least I can use set points for the salmon tonight.

 

[pjlla]

I usually *try* to eat "okay" during the weekend and then knuckle down and eat only within my dailies for the rest of the week, but that doesn't seem to be working as well as I wanted it to. So ... I will at least be tracking everything this week. Anyway, I just tracked everything this morning and . At least I can use set points for the salmon tonight.

Sorry about your knee. I started having knee pain after starting Jillian Michael's 30 day shred over a year ago. I (stupidly) kept doing the workouts, but after a few months I had to stop. The knee pain took several months to totally go away. I only do the 30 day shred on occasion now... not sure exactly what it was that bothered my knee.... I still do squats and lunges without much difficulty. Maybe it was just a coincidence, but I can sympathize anyhow.

What you said about the weekend thing is TOTALLY me! I have a huge splurge meal ( or day) on Friday or Saturday usually and then stick to just 18 daily points for Sun-Thur/Fri. It kind of stinks because I am frequently still hungry at the end of the day (occasionally I use use an activity point or two, but not often). But you know what... the weekends where I keep in better control... I have a better weigh in the next Friday... GO FIGURE!! I didn't have my splurge last weekend because I was just returning from a short trip to Disney and was anxious to lose the pound I gained while there... well I ended up losing that pound, plus the pound I had gained the week BEFORE that, plus a little bit! All because I kept in control during the weekend. It really opened my eyes and will help me redefine my "splurge" day(s)......................P

 

[GSD4ME]

Tena, I'm sorry about your injury. It must be particularly frustrating after your great last week. I too injured myself a couple weeks ago. My knee has been aching and I went to the doctor and he gave me a knee brace. I tried to run in it and it KILLED my knee so I was out of commission for a whole week. Back when the Walking Challenge started I was going to walk/run it. Now I'm just going to walk it. *sigh* BTW, I just figured out your name: German Shepard Dogs For Me. I can be a little slow sometimes . My BIL has a GSD and she is the sweetest thing .

Thanks, Robin! I actually had an x-ray taken on Friday, so I'm waiting for the results. REALLY hoping that it's tendonitis and NOT a stress fracture. Hope your knee is doing better!

Yep, GSD4ME is for "German Shepherd Dog for Me." That was actually my license plate when we lived in Virginia. My husband's was GSD4ME2. They really are the sweetest dogs - and too darned smart! Ours now know what we're spelling when we spell out, feed, food, treat, etc. They haven't figured out Milkbone yet, but I'm sure they will soon enough - LOL!

 

[AmberHeartsDisney]

Hi! I'm new to this thread!

I'm Amber 25 and overweight! i was 232.2 at my heaviest 164 at my adult lowest and am currently 193.


I went to the doctors yesterday for my yearly check up and i had gain 30 pounds since i last seen her a year ago she was not very happy!

I have been doing WW on and off for years. and i know it works but i have been SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO lacking motivation. I look in the mirror and i really dislike what i see but i keep eating bad.

Id like to get some of this weight off before Disney in nov/dec.

well thats my story!

 

[wdwfan6]

 

[GSD4ME]

Well, the x-ray of my foot was normal, so I'm going with tendonitis and NOT a stress fracture (even though a stress fracture wouldn't show up until after it's started to heal). I haven't been able to work out for the past two weeks and it's killing me!!! My foot is somewhat better, though, so I may try to run this weekend a little bit. Believe it or not, walking actually hurts but running doesn't!

I don't even wanna get on the scale tomorrow . . .

 

[mrzrich]

Just had a piece of my son's Ice Cream Birthday cake. It was 12 points

I had weeklies alotted for it. I have to say, it wasn't worth it. Next time I think I'll opt for a much smaller portion.

 

[MA pigletfan]

Hi Everyone
So ...after a gain last week of .6...i lost this week..but only .4! I was really hoping for better..but at least its a loss and I know that i worked out much more this week..my body "looks" better to me and feels better..so that is good. I don't know about any of you, but sometimes when I see such a slooooow progression I really get down on myself..I keep thinking.."I should have lost more"..I mean who can't lose at least a pound a week!?? Apparently me!..so aggravating...BUT instead of wallowing I am just going to keep doing what I am doing , maybe not use ALL my extra points this week and see what happens...hope everyone is having a good Friday

 

[robinb]

Well ... my x-ray came back and I have arthritis in my right knee. I am STILL waiting to see a physical therapist. I don't see one until next week so I am in a holding pattern with the C25K thing. I managed to walk almost 3 miles yesterday and I am going to do the WW Challenge walk today (note to self, take ibuprofen first). I was going to go it outside but it's raining so I think I'll just do it on the treadmill at the YMCA. You can just set it to 5K and go.

My weigh-in isn't for another 45 minutes, but I think I'm just going to maintain. I'm not unhappy with that since I had a 3-day weekend of hot dogs, burgers and beer. I went to 2 Cubs games (and Uno's pizza for dinner) and then Memorial day. So ... being the same will be good . I will probably show a tiny weight loss because I have my lightweight Nike exercise shorts on. They help with that uncomfortable thigh rubbing thing when I walk or jog.

 

[Disney Dad Canada]

Just found this thread and thought I'd put in my 2 cents (Canadian).

I'm a single dad with three great kids, ds(10) and twin DD(6). I need to lose around 100 pounds, and joined weight watchers about a month ago.

So far I've lost 3.2 pounds (I was going well until our 9 day trip to WDW last week), and I want to be 50 to 75 pounds lighter by our next trip in March 2011.

My good news is I went to buy pants today, and bought a size SMALLER rather than bigger. I know it's still way to big (40 inch waste), but it's a start.

 

[3girlsfun]

Hello fellow WW Disers! I wanted to introduce myself.

I am a mother of 3 who started out my WW's journey needing to lose at least 50 pounds.

I am currently on about my 4th month of WW, and have hit a wall. I completely got bored with eating on the diet, although, I will say I am by no means eating horribly like I was. I have not actually kept up with my points in about 3 to 4 weeks. I have managed to lose a couple of weeks (just barely, about a pound, when I use to lose about 2-3 per week when I was counting.) I also got out of work for the summer about 2 weeks ago, and that is not good for the diet either. I must get back on the wagon! I don't know what my problem is, its like I lost some of the weight, went down a size or two, and now, I can't make myself get back to business. I have lost a total of 32 pounds, which I am very proud about, but, I still need to lose 10-15 pounds.

I have also been running, and will finish Couch to 5k next week, and I am signed up to run my first 5k a week from Saturday. (Which I think the running is part of the problem, I think in my mind I think since I am exercising, I can eat extra here and there....) I am proud of my progress, and am planning for a 1/2 Marathon in November and also the Princess 1/2 at Disney in February.

So, advice, how do I get over this hump? I know I need to just start counting again, and get back to business, but, I just can't make myself!!!!

 

[CptJackSparrowsGirl]

I joined Weight Watchers Monday and got on track yesturday and today.
Its wonderful to be able to eat alot of the foods I can.
I just got done making and eating chicken and corn on the cob!!
I love this

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I haven't posted in a while. I was going along very well, doing Jillian Michael's videos, and tracking. Then I hurt my knee and had to take a break from the videos. Last week I was up .4 but I started walking again and this week I was down 1.4 pounds. I was hoping to be down under 200 pounds before my birthday in May, but that didn't happen, so now I am hoping to be down under 200 before the end of June.

3girlsfun how exciting to be about to run a 5K! I walked 5K last Saturday, but haven't done any running since high school and I wasn't very good at running then either. I have a lot of admiration for runners. As for tracking, I would just start with breakfast tomorrow and then lunch and dinner. Keep track of your activity points earned and eat your weekly points then eat your activity points if you still feel hungry. Good Luck!

 

[mrzrich]

Hey guys, spent the last few days in the hospital with a gallstone attack. I had my gallbladder removed last year and thought that would be the end of it, but apparently you can still make stones. DR says its fairly common in people who have drastically changed their eating habits for the better or the worse.

He feels that now that I am cleaned out again I should be good to go.

I hope so. Lost 7 pounds this week, but thats because I couldn't stomach anything since Saturday. I've been on clear liquids the last few days, but may try some soup tonight.

 

[GSD4ME]

MrzRich - I hope you are feeling better now!!

Sounds like a bunch of us have been having a rough time lately . . . my foot is getting better (really do think it was tendonitis and - thankfully - not a stress fracture), but I haven't worked out in almost 3 weeks, so I've kind of let the diet slide a bit as well. BUT - I'm going to get back to running starting on Sunday!!

Hope everyone has a great weekend . . .

Tena

 

[CptJackSparrowsGirl]

I'm wondering, when does weightlose really begin after starting weight watchers?