Weight Watchers Chat

[sjms71]

Good morning everyone!!! Hope everyone had a Fab. weekend. Here's to a successful week of weight loss .

 

[Sandi]

I think Sandi and Robinb come back from the world today.


Welcome back you two

Hope you had a magical trip . Can't wait to hear all about it.

Yup, Sandi is back! Yesterday was full of travel, laundry and preparing to go back to work. I also squeezed an evening walk in. Now, I'm back in the real world and I MISS DISNEY WORLD!!!!!

I'll do my weigh in on Wednesday or Friday -- I have to go to the University of Michigan to recruit students on Wednesday, so I'll miss my usual noontime meeting. That will be a bummer. If I can get over there earlier, I'll do the weigh in; otherwise I'll have to wait until Friday. (Maybe the delay will give me time to make up for the Mickey Bar, Mickey Waffle, and Yachtsman Steakhouse macaroni and cheese!)

We were at WDW for DD15's band trip in April. We had a fun time then, too, but let's just say that walking 15 miles a day is a lot less painful when you're 20 pounds lighter. So, for all of you with trips coming up, know that this investment in your health and well being will be well rewarded.

 

[sjms71]

Yup, Sandi is back! Yesterday was full of travel, laundry and preparing to go back to work. I also squeezed an evening walk in. Now, I'm back in the real world and I MISS DISNEY WORLD!!!!!

I'll do my weigh in on Wednesday or Friday -- I have to go to the University of Michigan to recruit students on Wednesday, so I'll miss my usual noontime meeting. That will be a bummer. If I can get over there earlier, I'll do the weigh in; otherwise I'll have to wait until Friday. (Maybe the delay will give me time to make up for the Mickey Bar, Mickey Waffle, and Yachtsman Steakhouse macaroni and cheese!)

We were at WDW for DD15's band trip in April. We had a fun time then, too, but let's just say that walking 15 miles a day is a lot less painful when you're 20 pounds lighter. So, for all of you with trips coming up, know that this investment in your health and well being will be well rewarded.

Yeah, the real world is a bummer I'd rather be in Disney too. Can't wait to hear how all that Disney walking paid off .

 

[rodeo65]

Hi everyone - I'd like to join in too. I'm on my fifth go-round with WW but this time I have comitted to staying it through. Each time I have joined in the past I get that 20lb cocky thing going on where I think I have it all under control and head off to "finish it up on my own". I always come back around 5-10lbs heavier that when I started the last time.

This time I started in April and have lasted longer that any time in the past. I bought the 6 month plan right off the bat instead of paying weekly - too easy to just not show up and then after a couple of weeks I have to re-join anyway, so why bother? Then six months and 10lbs goes by.

So far since the end of April, I've lost 15-19 lbs...depending which week it is. Since early July, I've been playing with the same 4 lbs. I'd "almost" reach that 20 and then pop back up again. I'm proud of the fact that I keep going, though. I know my resolve will show up again sooner or later and when it does I don't want to have dropped off again and have to start all over. If I have to play with these 4lbs for another two months, so be it, but I will continue on from here.

I'm brutal with tracking, but have pretty good meals - DH also manages his weight but is more of a clean and protein kind of guy, so we eat fairly well at meals. In between and after, however...

Activity is also an issue. I was doing well for a while but moved into a new house mid-June and still don't have any kind of normal routine. I think once the kids are back in school, I'll be better in that regard. They have a routine, so I'll have to follow it along to some extent. Walk kids to the bus, and keep walking.

I have about 50lbs to go so try to look in 10lb increments...I'm 5 away from that next milestone.

 

[sjms71]

Hi everyone - I'd like to join in too. I'm on my fifth go-round with WW but this time I have comitted to staying it through. Each time I have joined in the past I get that 20lb cocky thing going on where I think I have it all under control and head off to "finish it up on my own". I always come back around 5-10lbs heavier that when I started the last time.

This time I started in April and have lasted longer that any time in the past. I bought the 6 month plan right off the bat instead of paying weekly - too easy to just not show up and then after a couple of weeks I have to re-join anyway, so why bother? Then six months and 10lbs goes by.

So far since the end of April, I've lost 15-19 lbs...depending which week it is. Since early July, I've been playing with the same 4 lbs. I'd "almost" reach that 20 and then pop back up again. I'm proud of the fact that I keep going, though. I know my resolve will show up again sooner or later and when it does I don't want to have dropped off again and have to start all over. If I have to play with these 4lbs for another two months, so be it, but I will continue on from here.

I'm brutal with tracking, but have pretty good meals - DH also manages his weight but is more of a clean and protein kind of guy, so we eat fairly well at meals. In between and after, however...

Activity is also an issue. I was doing well for a while but moved into a new house mid-June and still don't have any kind of normal routine. I think once the kids are back in school, I'll be better in that regard. They have a routine, so I'll have to follow it along to some extent. Walk kids to the bus, and keep walking.

I have about 50lbs to go so try to look in 10lb increments...I'm 5 away from that next milestone.

Welcome rodeo65! Just remember you can do it!! So, glad you found us. Keep up the great work. Last year I had a month where I couldn't get rid of the same 3lbs ugh, so frustrating. I think most of us on here it's not our first "rodeo" with WW. So, we have all been there.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Yup, Sandi is back! Yesterday was full of travel, laundry and preparing to go back to work. I also squeezed an evening walk in. Now, I'm back in the real world and I MISS DISNEY WORLD!!!!!

I'll do my weigh in on Wednesday or Friday -- I have to go to the University of Michigan to recruit students on Wednesday, so I'll miss my usual noontime meeting. That will be a bummer. If I can get over there earlier, I'll do the weigh in; otherwise I'll have to wait until Friday. (Maybe the delay will give me time to make up for the Mickey Bar, Mickey Waffle, and Yachtsman Steakhouse macaroni and cheese!)

We were at WDW for DD15's band trip in April. We had a fun time then, too, but let's just say that walking 15 miles a day is a lot less painful when you're 20 pounds lighter. So, for all of you with trips coming up, know that this investment in your health and well being will be well rewarded.

Welcome back, Sandi! Hope you had a great time. Good luck at the scale this week. Dont forget to post and let us know how you did. (Post some food pictures too! )

 

[sjms71]

Hey All, well over on the budget boards someone started a WW food thread and someone posted this link, www.skinnytaste.com. All I can say is some awesome recipes all with WW points. Check it out when you get a chance.

 

[LMO429]

Hey All, well over on the budget boards someone started a WW food thread and someone posted this link, www.skinnytaste.com. All I can say is some awesome recipes all with WW points. Check it out when you get a chance.

great link

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

I noticed that thread yesterday, too. I've bookmarked that website.

I just wish people would stop thinking that they can do WW on their own. While the science of WW has changed since its beginning in 1963, the one thing that has remained constant is the support groups. The meetings are so essential to maintaining weight loss -- we're supposed to be 3X more successful when we attend the meetings and 5X more successful when we add e-tools. I know I couldn't do it without my meetings.

Okay, sermon has ended!

Moving on.... Tomorrow is my big weigh in. Remember? I'm supposed to be down 8 pounds in eight weeks...? Well, tomorrow is the 8th week and the 8 pounds are not gunna happen. I've had a good week as far as sticking to my points goes but I dont think I'm going to be down. I'm just hoping that I'm not going to be up. Could it be because I didn't stay for my meeting after I weighed in last week!?!

 

[sjms71]

I noticed that thread yesterday, too. I've bookmarked that website.

I just wish people would stop thinking that they can do WW on their own. While the science of WW has changed since its beginning in 1963, the one thing that has remained constant is the support groups. The meetings are so essential to maintaining weight loss -- we're supposed to be 3X more successful when we attend the meetings and 5X more successful when we add e-tools. I know I couldn't do it without my meetings.

Okay, sermon has ended!

Moving on.... Tomorrow is my big weigh in. Remember? I'm supposed to be down 8 pounds in eight weeks...? Well, tomorrow is the 8th week and the 8 pounds are not gunna happen. I've had a good week as far as sticking to my points goes but I dont think I'm going to be down. I'm just hoping that I'm not going to be up. Could it be because I didn't stay for my meeting after I weighed in last week!?!

AMEN!! I know I have done all the work but I honestly couldn't have done it without my meetings.

Good luck tomorrow on the scale, my weight loss seems to be slowing a bit now too. Maybe the scale will surprise you and you'll be down.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Hi everyone - I'd like to join in too. I'm on my fifth go-round with WW but this time I have comitted to staying it through. Each time I have joined in the past I get that 20lb cocky thing going on where I think I have it all under control and head off to "finish it up on my own". I always come back around 5-10lbs heavier that when I started the last time.

This time I started in April and have lasted longer that any time in the past. I bought the 6 month plan right off the bat instead of paying weekly - too easy to just not show up and then after a couple of weeks I have to re-join anyway, so why bother? Then six months and 10lbs goes by.

So far since the end of April, I've lost 15-19 lbs...depending which week it is. Since early July, I've been playing with the same 4 lbs. I'd "almost" reach that 20 and then pop back up again. I'm proud of the fact that I keep going, though. I know my resolve will show up again sooner or later and when it does I don't want to have dropped off again and have to start all over. If I have to play with these 4lbs for another two months, so be it, but I will continue on from here.

I'm brutal with tracking, but have pretty good meals - DH also manages his weight but is more of a clean and protein kind of guy, so we eat fairly well at meals. In between and after, however...

Activity is also an issue. I was doing well for a while but moved into a new house mid-June and still don't have any kind of normal routine. I think once the kids are back in school, I'll be better in that regard. They have a routine, so I'll have to follow it along to some extent. Walk kids to the bus, and keep walking.

I have about 50lbs to go so try to look in 10lb increments...I'm 5 away from that next milestone.

Welcome Rodeo! Glad to have you as part of the thread. I've also been a WW member before. This is my second offense. I made it all the way to Lifetime this time and I'm still at goal. I haven't had to pay the fee for almost 3 1/2 years.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Well, ladies, my goal of 8lbs in 8 weeks didn't happen. Today, I was up 0.6lbs which I'm a little confused about. HOWEVER, I am down 5.6lbs in total over the 8 weeks which actually means that I'm 6 pounds below my goal weight! So...I think I'll just be very happy with that! I was hoping to have a little more eating room for our upcoming trip to WDW but I guess I did mention somewhere that I would try to keep the weight gain at 5 pounds while were there.

Hope everyone else has success at the scale this week! Dont forget to post.

 

[sjms71]

Well, ladies, my goal of 8lbs in 8 weeks didn't happen. Today, I was up 0.6lbs which I'm a little confused about. HOWEVER, I am down 5.6lbs in total over the 8 weeks which actually means that I'm 6 pounds below my goal weight! So...I think I'll just be very happy with that! I was hoping to have a little more eating room for our upcoming trip to WDW but I guess I did mention somewhere that I would try to keep the weight gain at 5 pounds while were there.

Hope everyone else has success at the scale this week! Dont forget to post.

Well, sometimes we have weeks we just can't explain on the scale. At least you have some eating, I mean breathing room for your trip. You leave this weekend right? I'm counting on you to send me food pictures LOL!

Weigh in is tomorrow morning for me. It should be a loss for me, how much, not really sure yet. I'll let everyone know in the morning.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

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Ok, we need to post some before and during/after pics .

Well, I actually cant do the before and after pics at the moment yet because I havent figured out how, so...if you want to see an 'after' picture of me, you might be able to find me here:

http://scrapbookqueens.ca/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=403

 

[sjms71]

Well, I actually cant do the before and after pics at the moment yet because I havent figured out how, so...if you want to see an 'after' picture of me, you might be able to find me here:

http://scrapbookqueens.ca/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=403

Are you next to Santa or the Elf, I know you're not the little kid in the middle. Also, are you the scrapbook queen too?

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Are you next to Santa or the Elf, I know you're not the little kid in the middle. Also, are you the scrapbook queen too?

Yup! That's me next to Santa. The other lady is Mrs. Clause. The kid is my DS. I used to be a Scrapbook Queen but haven't been a regular for about a year.

 

[sjms71]

Yup! That's me next to Santa. The other lady is Mrs. Clause. The kid is my DS. I used to be a Scrapbook Queen but haven't been a regular for about a year.

You look great how much weight total did you lose? I love to scrapbook that's why I asked. I started out a huge scrapbooker and now the craft thing has taken on a life of it's own. I don't scrapbook as much as I should but have started making cards now. I have a cricut and just love it.

 

[mrzrich]

Just got home from WI. Lost 1.2 this week for a total of 31!

Been run/walking for the past two weeks. I have tried C25k in the past and couldn't get through the first day! Now I am doing a "conditioning program" designed for people too unfit to get through C25K. Its been going great.

 

[sjms71]

Just got home from WI. Lost 1.2 this week for a total of 31!

Been run/walking for the past two weeks. I have tried C25k in the past and couldn't get through the first day! Now I am doing a "conditioning program" designed for people too unfit to get through C25K. Its been going great.

OMG!! 31lbs is so awesome . The C25K program was brutal for me in the beginning too. Good luck with the conditioning program, glad to hear that's going well for you. Keep up the good work!!

 

[rodeo65]

Just got home from WI. Lost 1.2 this week for a total of 31!

Been run/walking for the past two weeks. I have tried C25k in the past and couldn't get through the first day! Now I am doing a "conditioning program" designed for people too unfit to get through C25K. Its been going great.

Thanks for the welcome everyone!

Wow, mzrich! Congrats on an awesome result. I have been treading water for weeks now - doing the 5lb dance all summer. I'm getting frustrated with myself and we are going away on Sunday. I was hoping to have a good WI on Friday to help with the resort meals for the week, but it's been a struggle of a week so far, so I can't imagine I'll do too much tomorrow to balance it. BUT I have not skipped a week yet since I joined at the end of April, regardless of how well or not my week went.

Guess I'll have to do a lot of walking and swimming up north next week.