Weight Watchers Chat

[sjms71]

Well, I missed by goal of 1lb for this week but I am down 0.6. Since I can't post myself a sticker, I'm giving myself a smiley guy. Normally, I weigh in on Wednesday morning around 9:30 but this week I weighed in yesterday after lunch so that may have made a little bit of a difference. My goal was 8lbs in 8 weeks and at the moment I have 7.4 lbs to lose and 7 weeks to go. I weighed in exactly 1lb below my goal but I have an upcoming trip to Disney and I know I'll gain between 7 & 10 pounds while there (because it's all about the food for me!) so I want to get down as much as I can before I go so that I dont have to worry about what I'm eating and also so that I wont have as much to lose when I return if I'm above my goal.

I want to commit to sticking with my points this week. Maybe by telling everyone that this is what I want to do I will make myself more accountable. I can usually do really well for the first few days but once the weekend arrives, I usually lose my momentum and start eating points that I dont actually have. I dont excerise on purpose so I dont earn any extra points that way.

So today already I've had 3pts for breakfast (cereal + milk), 5 pts for lunch (cantaloupe + cottage cheese) and dinner tonight is 8 pts -- my FIL's homemade Italian sausage with rice and veggies. Then, after dinner, a 2pt bowl of yogurt and cool whip. Cant seem to get enough cool whip lately! That uses up all 18 of my daily points allowance for today and 0 weekly points.

Anyway, wish me luck. I need to lose 1.4 pounds this week!

Good Luck, you can do it. I weigh in tomorrow morning. Don't think it's going to be a good week for me. I think for the first time since October I may be up. It was a tough holiday weekend. If I'm lucky I'll be the same as last week. I've already walked 5 miles today and just got out of the pool, was doing lots of swimming and water exercises. So, keep your fingers crossed for me.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Good Luck, you can do it. I weigh in tomorrow morning. Don't think it's going to be a good week for me. I think for the first time since October I may be up. It was a tough holiday weekend. If I'm lucky I'll be the same as last week. I've already walked 5 miles today and just got out of the pool, was doing lots of swimming and water exercises. So, keep your fingers crossed for me.

They're crossed! Post tomorrow and let us know.

 

[mrzrich]

Weighed in tonight. Down 1.6 lbs! Got my 10% key chain! I celebrated by buying myself the Electronic Food Scale that they sell at the meeting. This is a major NSV for me because in the past I would have celebrated with a Big Mac or an Egg Roll.

 

[sjms71]

Weighed in tonight. Down 1.6 lbs! Got my 10% key chain! I celebrated by buying myself the Electronic Food Scale that they sell at the meeting. This is a major NSV for me because in the past I would have celebrated with a Big Mac or an Egg Roll.

Great Job!!! I can't live without my WW food scale. Love it.

 

[OneBadApple]

Weighed in tonight. Down 1.6 lbs! Got my 10% key chain! I celebrated by buying myself the Electronic Food Scale that they sell at the meeting. This is a major NSV for me because in the past I would have celebrated with a Big Mac or an Egg Roll.

Congrats!!!! I couldn't live without my digital scale. It is one of the best gadgets I ever bought.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Weighed in tonight. Down 1.6 lbs! Got my 10% key chain! I celebrated by buying myself the Electronic Food Scale that they sell at the meeting. This is a major NSV for me because in the past I would have celebrated with a Big Mac or an Egg Roll.

Wonderful! Congratulations. I love that scale. I don't own it but I borrowed one for about a week and fell totally in love with it. I'm waiting for my current scale to break so I can get that one.

 

[sjms71]

Boy my day has been crazy. Anyway, as suspected I was up .2lbs. But that's ok, although I would have much rather of lost weight these things happen especially over a holiday weekend. I have been doing WW since the end of October and only have had a gain one other time so not bad. I would love to meet my goal of 9 lbs in the next 10 weeks. However, I would be just as happy if I hit my 50 lb mark (7.6 lbs more) in that time frame. Keep up the good work everyone!!!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Well...it's been a pretty good week as far as sticking to my 18 daily points goes. It's almost supper time on Saturday and I have three full days left and 16 weekly points allowance points left. I was down this morning and I'm still hoping for at least 1.4 at the scale on Wednesday morning.

I bought a box of the chocolate caramel bars last week that are stale. I need to remember to return those when I'm at my meeting.

So how have the rest of you been doing so far this week?

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

To get to my goal, I need to lose about 50 lbs. It is very daunting and I think sometimes the further you feel from goal the easier it is to give up or start "tomorrow". I did well today, even at my niece's birthday party- 4 pts at breakfast, 12 pts at the barbecue for lunchand 5 pts for dessert and coffee plus a 5 pt. dinner at home. 26 pts total Under my 28 pt. limit.

 

[mrzrich]

To get to my goal, I need to lose about 50 lbs. It is very daunting and I think sometimes the further you feel from goal the easier it is to give up or start "tomorrow". I did well today, even at my niece's birthday party- 4 pts at breakfast, 12 pts at the barbecue for lunchand 5 pts for dessert and coffee plus a 5 pt. dinner at home. 26 pts total Under my 28 pt. limit.

Is 28 point your daily allowance? There is no 28 pt LIMIT. You MUST eat at least 28 points a day (If that is you daily target) The weekly 35 points are for times when you eat more that the daily point allowance, but you are never supposed to eat LESS than your daily point allowance.

 

[sjms71]

To get to my goal, I need to lose about 50 lbs. It is very daunting and I think sometimes the further you feel from goal the easier it is to give up or start "tomorrow". I did well today, even at my niece's birthday party- 4 pts at breakfast, 12 pts at the barbecue for lunchand 5 pts for dessert and coffee plus a 5 pt. dinner at home. 26 pts total Under my 28 pt. limit.

Try not to focus on the "big" number. When I first started WW I had to lose 71 lbs. to get to my goal. It was freaking me out. Then I decided I was going to focus on getting my 5lb stickers. When I got to the point that lbs. lost was greater than what I had left to lose I knew I could do it. I only have 28 lbs to go now. You can do it!!!!

 

[OneBadApple]

To get to my goal, I need to lose about 50 lbs. It is very daunting and I think sometimes the further you feel from goal the easier it is to give up or start "tomorrow". I did well today, even at my niece's birthday party- 4 pts at breakfast, 12 pts at the barbecue for lunchand 5 pts for dessert and coffee plus a 5 pt. dinner at home. 26 pts total Under my 28 pt. limit.

You need to set up smaller goals that will get you to your overall goal. It is so much easier to focus and succeed on those smaller goals.

Is 28 point your daily allowance? There is no 28 pt LIMIT. You MUST eat at least 28 points a day (If that is you daily target) The weekly 35 points are for times when you eat more that the daily point allowance, but you are never supposed to eat LESS than your daily point allowance.

This is so important. You should never go under your daily point allowance. That is the minimum amount of calories your body needs to function effectively.

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

Thanks guys. It is very different to think I *have* to eat that much. I am used to diets where your limit is 1400 calories, so you aim for 1350, 1370, etc. So, it is good to think I have extras to use, with my weekly points. I am sure I will want to use them more when I drop into a lower points allowance as I lose weight. Thanks for the advice.

I also like the idea of focusing just on the first 5 lbs or the 10% GOAL. I think that will help, it is so hard because I am going to a party this weekend and I know I've gained 20 lbs since I last saw these people! The old me would use that as a reason to give up, but I have 6 days, maybe I can lose a pound of two- not gain more. I have to try to be reasonable. No magic cures.

I am going grocery shopping today, too. My first big grocery shop since starting WW (I just moved so we've been doing a lot of eating at my parents and take out) Any advice on the best items to buy? I am getting some egg whites/egg beaters for omelets and fruits and veggies. Maybe some WW popsicles?

 

[sjms71]

Thanks guys. It is very different to think I *have* to eat that much. I am used to diets where your limit is 1400 calories, so you aim for 1350, 1370, etc. So, it is good to think I have extras to use, with my weekly points. I am sure I will want to use them more when I drop into a lower points allowance as I lose weight. Thanks for the advice.

I also like the idea of focusing just on the first 5 lbs or the 10% GOAL. I think that will help, it is so hard because I am going to a party this weekend and I know I've gained 20 lbs since I last saw these people! The old me would use that as a reason to give up, but I have 6 days, maybe I can lose a pound of two- not gain more. I have to try to be reasonable. No magic cures.

I am going grocery shopping today, too. My first big grocery shop since starting WW (I just moved so we've been doing a lot of eating at my parents and take out) Any advice on the best items to buy? I am getting some egg whites/egg beaters for omelets and fruits and veggies. Maybe some WW popsicles?

Do you like hummus? I make hard boil eggs scoop out the yolks and put hummus in it. Yum! Also, if you are having trouble eating all your points choose higher point items like 2% milk, regular cheese things like that. So, you're not eating more food but getting in your points. Love the WW dark chocolate/rasberry pops.

 

[OneBadApple]

Thanks guys. It is very different to think I *have* to eat that much. I am used to diets where your limit is 1400 calories, so you aim for 1350, 1370, etc. So, it is good to think I have extras to use, with my weekly points. I am sure I will want to use them more when I drop into a lower points allowance as I lose weight. Thanks for the advice.

I also like the idea of focusing just on the first 5 lbs or the 10% GOAL. I think that will help, it is so hard because I am going to a party this weekend and I know I've gained 20 lbs since I last saw these people! The old me would use that as a reason to give up, but I have 6 days, maybe I can lose a pound of two- not gain more. I have to try to be reasonable. No magic cures.

I am going grocery shopping today, too. My first big grocery shop since starting WW (I just moved so we've been doing a lot of eating at my parents and take out) Any advice on the best items to buy? I am getting some egg whites/egg beaters for omelets and fruits and veggies. Maybe some WW popsicles?

For snacks I love Yoplait Yogurt and 1 point of granola. Get some lean cuts of meat: chicken, fish, 95% FF ground beef, etc. Breyers has some low points ice cream bars and sandwiches. They are delish.

Try to plan your meals before you go shopping.

 

[1DisneyQueen]

Can I join in? I am in need of a good butt kickin and who better to do than you fellow WW'ers.

My name is Dee and I have been doing WW at work and using e-tools to track since October. I am pleased with the number of pounds I have lost. I am not pleased with how I look. Nobody has noticed that I have lost weight, or they are not saying anything. I have gone from a 26 to an 18. I obviously have a ways to go, but am not focusing on a number.

My issue comes from the fact that I do not work out (anymore). I hate to sweat so I am no longer walking anymore. My son gave me a free one month membership with a personal trainer to the gym. I cannot seem to find time to go. I had a goal for July 29th and it is not looking good. I wanted to be toner and instead I am getting flabbier. I want my hip to be a little smaller too as well as my gut. Now I have run out of "goog" excuses. I feel like I hit a brick wall and do not understand why I cannot break through it, climb over it or walk around it. ANYONE...please provide me som inspiration or a different perspective.

 

[mrzrich]

Can I join in? I am in need of a good butt kickin and who better to do than you fellow WW'ers.

My name is Dee and I have been doing WW at work and using e-tools to track since October. I am pleased with the number of pounds I have lost. I am not pleased with how I look. Nobody has noticed that I have lost weight, or they are not saying anything. I have gone from a 26 to an 18. I obviously have a ways to go, but am not focusing on a number.

My issue comes from the fact that I do not work out (anymore). I hate to sweat so I am no longer walking anymore. My son gave me a free one month membership with a personal trainer to the gym. I cannot seem to find time to go. I had a goal for July 29th and it is not looking good. I wanted to be toner and instead I am getting flabbier. I want my hip to be a little smaller too as well as my gut. Now I have run out of "goog" excuses. I feel like I hit a brick wall and do not understand why I cannot break through it, climb over it or walk around it. ANYONE...please provide me som inspiration or a different perspective.

I too struggle with motivation to exercise. The couch just looks so inviting whenI get home from work.

Since I am acting like a child, I have decided to treat myself like one. I am starting a sticker chart. Each day I exercise, I get a star. When I earn 10 stars I will buy myself something small under $20 like music for my ipod or a beauty product. When I get 50 stickers I will buy myself something nicer (Thinking clothes or shoes) I plan to think of new goals as I go along. (How many stickers for a WDW trip?) This is good for me because I am the kind of person who NEVER buys herself anything. The one rule I have is that the reward CAN NOT BE FOOD.

My ULTIMATE goal is to do the Disney Half marathon, but as a person who has NEVER been atheletic in her life it seems like an insurmantable goal. I have tried C25K a few times. I can't even get through the first day!

BTW I also understand about nobody noticing. I wear scrubs to work, so nobody ever notices weight loss on me. Another disappointing time in my life was when I was pregnant. Nobody commented on that either...I was always big, so people couldn't even tell I was pregnant.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

To get to my goal, I need to lose about 50 lbs. It is very daunting and I think sometimes the further you feel from goal the easier it is to give up or start "tomorrow". I did well today, even at my niece's birthday party- 4 pts at breakfast, 12 pts at the barbecue for lunchand 5 pts for dessert and coffee plus a 5 pt. dinner at home. 26 pts total Under my 28 pt. limit.

Another reason for eating all of your points is that its easier to get in all of your daily requirements if you do. I'm finding this to be a struggle at 18 points -- you should have no problem at 28. It's also important to eat them all because you dont want to get hungry because this could lead to over eating.

We also need to lose weight at a health rate. Not eating enough calories in your day could cause you to lose weight at an unhealthy and unsustainable rate. Quick fixes are all the rage these days but our health is what should matter most to us. We didn't gain the weight overnight and we can't realistically expect to lose it all overnight.

As for it being overwhelming, it sure can be! But as others have already said, set yourself small realistic goals and celebrate your accomplishments (but not with food ). Remember, it's a lifestyle change. Someone said that you cant become the person you want to become until you stop being the person you are.

Good luck with your goal setting and with reaching your milestones!!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Since I am acting like a child, I have decided to treat myself like one. I am starting a sticker chart. Each day I exercise, I get a star. When I earn 10 stars I will buy myself something small under $20 like music for my ipod or a beauty product. When I get 50 stickers I will buy myself something nicer (Thinking clothes or shoes) I plan to think of new goals as I go along. (How many stickers for a WDW trip?) This is good for me because I am the kind of person who NEVER buys herself anything. The one rule I have is that the reward CAN NOT BE FOOD.

My ULTIMATE goal is to do the Disney Half marathon, but as a person who has NEVER been atheletic in her life it seems like an insurmantable goal. I have tried C25K a few times. I can't even get through the first day!

I love your idea of rewarding yourself with the stickers! That's excellent motivation. I also hope you do eventually get to do the Disney Half marathon. Good Luck!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

I made it out of the weekend with 9 WPA points left. Two days to go before my Wednesday AM weigh-in and it's looking good!