Weight Watchers Chat

[CdnBuzzFan]

Good morning everyone! Here's to Monday -- the start of a new week. Our weekend disappiontments are behind us. I'm feeling a little motivated today. I'll confess that the eatathon has continued and if I dont get my act together today I'll be up over my 2lb range on Wednesday. I haven't weighed in above that 2lb range in over 3 years since I became Lifetime and I cant let that happen this week.

 

[Brae's Mom]

So here's to the beginning of a new week. Back at work this week so it will be much easier for me. My first weigh in (that counts) is tomorrow morning. I think I have done pretty well, but we'll see.

On another note, someone posted a couple pages back that they found the recipe for the butterfinger cupcake (I know bad right), but it is my mom's fave and her birthday is coming up. I love to bake, but I can bake and not eat, so if you can send it my way that would be great!!!

Have a great week everyone, I'll check in tomorrow after weigh in.

 

[Wonders10]

Happy Monday!

My weekend (food-wise) was okay, but not great. Definitely don't think I did any permanent damage. For me, the lack of structure and more freedom I have on the weekends is what does me in. I have more time lounging around or going out and all I can think about is food. I do think I'm getting much better with that though.

I'm home from work today - not feeling so hot. I've had what I'm assuming is allergies for months now, totally out of the blue. And thought that was my problem this weekend with my extra sneezing, stuffy nose and slight headache. But the aches came last night while I was sleeping so I'm taking the day to sleep it off. I've slept almost all morning and I think I'm feeling better - getting hungry though. Time for lunch! Going to have the same salad I was going to bring to work...not using me not feelig well and being home as an excuse to pig out!

My goal for the week is to lose at least 1 solid pound so the 2nd number on the scale changes - my points will drop lower too. Not thrilled about that but it means I'm getting smaller.

Hope everyone has a skinny week!

 

[k_null81]

Hello,

Just checking in and also needed some advice and thoughts. I had my 5th weigh in this past Saturday since starting. I'm getting extremely discouraged because I have only lost 7.5 lbs. I know that is still great but I feel it's not as good as I thought it should be or would be.

I'm starting to wonder if all the exercising and not really using to many of my weekly points or activity points have anything to do with it? Guess I'm using maybe at most 15 weekly points which means I never dip into the activity points.

I have been working out 6-7 days a week. When I work out at work I'm doing a moderate to high intensity work out for 30-45 minutes plus I take one or two 10 minute breaks at work to walk as well. So I typically getting at least 45-60 minutes of workout at work. Then in the evening my husband and I will walk another 40-60 minutes at home which depending where we do it it could be considered low to moderate intensity.

Just wondering if I should be concencered in the lack of weight lost or not. I know I don't want to lose it to quick but the weigh in's are dragging me down when I hear that I only lost 8 oz which has now happened at 3 of my weigh in's! I hate that I'm work out and eating right and yet not losing like I thought I would. I also haven't cheated till this past weekend and that was after this last weigh in on Saturday.

Thanks in advance for any thoughts or idea's!

Here's hoping for a better weigh in on Saturday even though I didn't have the best weekend.

 

[sjms71]

Good morning everyone! Here's to Monday -- the start of a new week. Our weekend disappiontments are behind us. I'm feeling a little motivated today. I'll confess that the eatathon has continued and if I dont get my act together today I'll be up over my 2lb range on Wednesday. I haven't weighed in above that 2lb range in over 3 years since I became Lifetime and I cant let that happen this week.

The trend will continue you will NOT weigh in over 2lbs of your goal

So here's to the beginning of a new week. Back at work this week so it will be much easier for me. My first weigh in (that counts) is tomorrow morning. I think I have done pretty well, but we'll see.

On another note, someone posted a couple pages back that they found the recipe for the butterfinger cupcake (I know bad right), but it is my mom's fave and her birthday is coming up. I love to bake, but I can bake and not eat, so if you can send it my way that would be great!!!

Have a great week everyone, I'll check in tomorrow after weigh in.

Good luck at weigh in tomorrrow

Happy Monday!

My weekend (food-wise) was okay, but not great. Definitely don't think I did any permanent damage. For me, the lack of structure and more freedom I have on the weekends is what does me in. I have more time lounging around or going out and all I can think about is food. I do think I'm getting much better with that though.

I'm home from work today - not feeling so hot. I've had what I'm assuming is allergies for months now, totally out of the blue. And thought that was my problem this weekend with my extra sneezing, stuffy nose and slight headache. But the aches came last night while I was sleeping so I'm taking the day to sleep it off. I've slept almost all morning and I think I'm feeling better - getting hungry though. Time for lunch! Going to have the same salad I was going to bring to work...not using me not feelig well and being home as an excuse to pig out!

My goal for the week is to lose at least 1 solid pound so the 2nd number on the scale changes - my points will drop lower too. Not thrilled about that but it means I'm getting smaller.

Hope everyone has a skinny week!

Feel better Wonders10 .

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Hello,

Just checking in and also needed some advice and thoughts. I had my 5th weigh in this past Saturday since starting. I'm getting extremely discouraged because I have only lost 7.5 lbs. I know that is still great but I feel it's not as good as I thought it should be or would be.

I'm starting to wonder if all the exercising and not really using to many of my weekly points or activity points have anything to do with it? Guess I'm using maybe at most 15 weekly points which means I never dip into the activity points.

I have been working out 6-7 days a week. When I work out at work I'm doing a moderate to high intensity work out for 30-45 minutes plus I take one or two 10 minute breaks at work to walk as well. So I typically getting at least 45-60 minutes of workout at work. Then in the evening my husband and I will walk another 40-60 minutes at home which depending where we do it it could be considered low to moderate intensity.

Just wondering if I should be concencered in the lack of weight lost or not. I know I don't want to lose it to quick but the weigh in's are dragging me down when I hear that I only lost 8 oz which has now happened at 3 of my weigh in's! I hate that I'm work out and eating right and yet not losing like I thought I would. I also haven't cheated till this past weekend and that was after this last weigh in on Saturday.

Thanks in advance for any thoughts or idea's!

Here's hoping for a better weigh in on Saturday even though I didn't have the best weekend.

I have been following the program for a year now and I just wanted to say that in my experience I have been very successful and I eat all of my weekly points. I think if you don't eat enough points then your body goes into starvation mode and you don't burn enough calories.

I have lost 80 pounds and I average losing 1.5 pounds a week.

In the long run it will be harder to stick to the program if you are depriving yourself a lot. Enjoy some SmartOnes Desserts or look for some low points recipes on the Weight Watchers Website. Also eat some protein after your workout. Nonfat yogurt or a Weight Watchers Smoothie, I like mini clif bars just 2 points each.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

So here's to the beginning of a new week. Back at work this week so it will be much easier for me. My first weigh in (that counts) is tomorrow morning. I think I have done pretty well, but we'll see.

On another note, someone posted a couple pages back that they found the recipe for the butterfinger cupcake (I know bad right), but it is my mom's fave and her birthday is coming up. I love to bake, but I can bake and not eat, so if you can send it my way that would be great!!!

Have a great week everyone, I'll check in tomorrow after weigh in.

That was me. Here's the link:

http://plainchicken.blogspot.com/2010/02/starring-rolls-butterfinger-cupcakes.html.

I haven't made them yet but I have all of the ingredients except the Butterfinger chocolate bars.

I went to 2 grocery stores, 1 dollar store and to Walmart this afternoon and cannot find butterfinger chocolate bars. What can I use as an alternative?

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

That was me. Here's the link:

http://plainchicken.blogspot.com/2010/02/starring-rolls-butterfinger-cupcakes.html.

I haven't made them yet but I have all of the ingredients except the Butterfinger chocolate bars.

I went to 2 grocery stores, 1 dollar store and to Walmart this afternoon and cannot find butterfinger chocolate bars. What can I use as an alternative?

Okay, lets try that again:

http://plainchicken.blogspot.com/2010/02/starring-rolls-butterfinger-cupcakes.html

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Hello,

Just checking in and also needed some advice and thoughts. I had my 5th weigh in this past Saturday since starting. I'm getting extremely discouraged because I have only lost 7.5 lbs. I know that is still great but I feel it's not as good as I thought it should be or would be.

I'm starting to wonder if all the exercising and not really using to many of my weekly points or activity points have anything to do with it? Guess I'm using maybe at most 15 weekly points which means I never dip into the activity points.

I have been working out 6-7 days a week. When I work out at work I'm doing a moderate to high intensity work out for 30-45 minutes plus I take one or two 10 minute breaks at work to walk as well. So I typically getting at least 45-60 minutes of workout at work. Then in the evening my husband and I will walk another 40-60 minutes at home which depending where we do it it could be considered low to moderate intensity.

Just wondering if I should be concencered in the lack of weight lost or not. I know I don't want to lose it to quick but the weigh in's are dragging me down when I hear that I only lost 8 oz which has now happened at 3 of my weigh in's! I hate that I'm work out and eating right and yet not losing like I thought I would. I also haven't cheated till this past weekend and that was after this last weigh in on Saturday.

Thanks in advance for any thoughts or idea's!

Here's hoping for a better weigh in on Saturday even though I didn't have the best weekend.

You should eat all of your Daily points but your weekly points are there for you it you feel you need them. I eat all of mine. I usually eat 5 per day. If you're feeling hungry after you've eaten all of your daily points then eat from your weekly points. Being hungry may cause you to over eat later.

Also, are you tracking? Measuring? Using your food scale? These are all important components to being successful on Weight Watchers.

 

[Wonders10]

Hello,

Just checking in and also needed some advice and thoughts. I had my 5th weigh in this past Saturday since starting. I'm getting extremely discouraged because I have only lost 7.5 lbs. I know that is still great but I feel it's not as good as I thought it should be or would be.

I'm starting to wonder if all the exercising and not really using to many of my weekly points or activity points have anything to do with it? Guess I'm using maybe at most 15 weekly points which means I never dip into the activity points.

I have been working out 6-7 days a week. When I work out at work I'm doing a moderate to high intensity work out for 30-45 minutes plus I take one or two 10 minute breaks at work to walk as well. So I typically getting at least 45-60 minutes of workout at work. Then in the evening my husband and I will walk another 40-60 minutes at home which depending where we do it it could be considered low to moderate intensity.

Just wondering if I should be concencered in the lack of weight lost or not. I know I don't want to lose it to quick but the weigh in's are dragging me down when I hear that I only lost 8 oz which has now happened at 3 of my weigh in's! I hate that I'm work out and eating right and yet not losing like I thought I would. I also haven't cheated till this past weekend and that was after this last weigh in on Saturday.

Thanks in advance for any thoughts or idea's!

Here's hoping for a better weigh in on Saturday even though I didn't have the best weekend.

First off, your weight loss thus far is pretty good...it averages to a little over a pound a week! But I also understand your frustration - to put in the hard work and not get the results you thought you deserved is very upsetting. And definitely impacts your motivation for the following week...I know it does me. On one of my many attempts, I lost 4 lbs the first week. The second week I lost nothing. And I got so frsutrated and upset that I never returned to a meeting.

If you are working out that much and that hard, definitely make sure you are eating enough of your points, even if you have to dip into extras. My mom is known for not eating enough of her points and she wonders why she isn't losing. Then suddenly when she starts eating all of them, and sometimes a little more, she starts losing again. I have heard many WW leaders tell us that the activity points and 35 extra points are there for a reason - to use them if you need to. They shouldn't make you gain if you use some of them. Also, make sure you are counting the points accurately for foods - maybe you are overestimating how many points something has and therefore, aren't eating enough during the day. My best weeks are the weeks I write every little thing down that goes into my mouth, even the 0 point foods.

Also, how much do you have to lose? Maybe if you have a relatively small amount to lose, it is just coming off slower because you are closer to your target weight.

 

[k_null81]

I have been following the program for a year now and I just wanted to say that in my experience I have been very successful and I eat all of my weekly points. I think if you don't eat enough points then your body goes into starvation mode and you don't burn enough calories.

I have lost 80 pounds and I average losing 1.5 pounds a week.

In the long run it will be harder to stick to the program if you are depriving yourself a lot. Enjoy some SmartOnes Desserts or look for some low points recipes on the Weight Watchers Website. Also eat some protein after your workout. Nonfat yogurt or a Weight Watchers Smoothie, I like mini clif bars just 2 points each.

Thanks for the reply! When I work out at work I usually eat a clif mojo bar right after which is also my lunch. When I work out in the evening it's usually right after dinner or around 8:30-9:00 so I usually just have air popped pop corn as a snack. The last time I attempted to lose weight and actually lost what I wanted was prior to husband and babies so I had all kinds of time to work out plus I honestly wasn't doing it the most healthy way but did lose probably 35-40 lbs in 3-4 months. Which is a crazy amount in such a short period. I know I can't do it that way again. After my weigh in this past Saturday I did decide to treat myself Red Robin for dinner since I was a little depressed that I had only lost 7.5 lbs and I hadn't strayed from the program during those 5 weeks. And even with that treat I honestly probably didn't blow it to horribly bad. I got a wrap and had them minus the cheese and ranch dressing they typically use.

Thanks again! I'll just keep at it! As long as I lose 10-15lbs by Dec. 4th I'll be happy. Trying to focus on smaller goals then my overall goal. .

 

[Brae's Mom]

That was me. Here's the link:

http://plainchicken.blogspot.com/2010/02/starring-rolls-butterfinger-cupcakes.html.

I haven't made them yet but I have all of the ingredients except the Butterfinger chocolate bars.

I went to 2 grocery stores, 1 dollar store and to Walmart this afternoon and cannot find butterfinger chocolate bars. What can I use as an alternative?

You can't find butterfinger bars? It looks like they just want king size bars. If you can't find the king size bars, two regular size probably equals one king size.

 

[k_null81]

I didn't see I had other posts till after I posted. Sorry. Thank you for the advice thus far.

I would like to lose about 40 in total. So it's not a huge amount that I need to lose but I wouldn't consider it to small either.

As far as tracking goes I don't write it down which I know is a big no no but during the week I seriously eat the same stuff over and over. Which honestly doesn't bother me. The only thing that maybe a little different is dinner but typically it's the same go to dinners. Weekends of course are a little harder but besides this past weekend I have been on track.

 

[Wonders10]

I didn't see I had other posts till after I posted. Sorry. Thank you for the advice thus far.

I would like to lose about 40 in total. So it's not a huge amount that I need to lose but I wouldn't consider it to small either.

As far as tracking goes I don't write it down which I know is a big no no but during the week I seriously eat the same stuff over and over. Which honestly doesn't bother me. The only thing that maybe a little different is dinner but typically it's the same go to dinners. Weekends of course are a little harder but besides this past weekend I have been on track.

Something to keep in mind is that even though you know your dinner is say, 5 points, are you actually eating 5 points worth? For example, are you eye balling that cup of rice and actually only eating 1/2 cup? That's a 2 point difference. And say you think that piece of chicken is big so you cut it in half, well maybe you are then only eating 2 points worth, not 3 or 4 like you thought. Right there you've gipped yourself 3-4 points for the day.

Another thing to keep in mind is variety - I tend to eat similar things but I've heard WW leaders say that you shouldn't always eat the same exact thing all the time. Sort of like walking on the treadmill for 20 minutes every day. Eventually you won't get the same health benefit out of it and will need to change it up by walking faster or longer, etc.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

You can't find butterfinger bars? It looks like they just want king size bars. If you can't find the king size bars, two regular size probably equals one king size.

Nope! Couldn't find a butterfinger bar of any kind.

 

[robinb]

I love butterfingers ... I'm shocked you can't find any in the Halloween section. *gack* I can't believe that candy corn is available already. Must. Resist. Candy corn.

 

[Jacks2583]

I had my weigh in this morning. I lost 1.6 pounds and earned another 5 pound star making it up to 80 pounds lost. I have 36 pounds to lose to get to the Weight Watchers recommended weight for my height. Then I will be a lifetime member. Part of me says if I have come this far, I can do it. Part of me says there is no way I can get down to 150 pounds.

We booked our trip for Halloween! I am very excited, I love Halloween at Disney. Has anyone here tried to keep track of their points at Disney? I am contemplating it. I have the iphone app and I think I could do it, but I am not sure it will be worth the trouble. We will have free dining again. Last year we also had free dining and I gained 3 pounds. Not too bad, this year I want to spend more time swimming. The day we went to Epcot and enjoyed the Food and Wine Festival, I ended up eating way too much food and was really uncomfortable, I don't want to do that again.

WOW!!! Congratulations! 80 lbs is amazing!!! You are doing great!

I am not planning on tracking pts at WDW, but I am going into knowing I very well may gain because of it.

I think I need my mouth sewn shut over the weekends .

Me too!

Good morning everyone! Here's to Monday -- the start of a new week. Our weekend disappiontments are behind us. I'm feeling a little motivated today. I'll confess that the eatathon has continued and if I dont get my act together today I'll be up over my 2lb range on Wednesday. I haven't weighed in above that 2lb range in over 3 years since I became Lifetime and I cant let that happen this week.

YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Happy Monday!

My weekend (food-wise) was okay, but not great. Definitely don't think I did any permanent damage. For me, the lack of structure and more freedom I have on the weekends is what does me in. I have more time lounging around or going out and all I can think about is food. I do think I'm getting much better with that though.

I'm home from work today - not feeling so hot. I've had what I'm assuming is allergies for months now, totally out of the blue. And thought that was my problem this weekend with my extra sneezing, stuffy nose and slight headache. But the aches came last night while I was sleeping so I'm taking the day to sleep it off. I've slept almost all morning and I think I'm feeling better - getting hungry though. Time for lunch! Going to have the same salad I was going to bring to work...not using me not feelig well and being home as an excuse to pig out!

My goal for the week is to lose at least 1 solid pound so the 2nd number on the scale changes - my points will drop lower too. Not thrilled about that but it means I'm getting smaller.

Hope everyone has a skinny week!

That is a great goal! I hope you feel better.

Hello,

Just checking in and also needed some advice and thoughts. I had my 5th weigh in this past Saturday since starting. I'm getting extremely discouraged because I have only lost 7.5 lbs. I know that is still great but I feel it's not as good as I thought it should be or would be.

I'm starting to wonder if all the exercising and not really using to many of my weekly points or activity points have anything to do with it? Guess I'm using maybe at most 15 weekly points which means I never dip into the activity points.

I have been working out 6-7 days a week. When I work out at work I'm doing a moderate to high intensity work out for 30-45 minutes plus I take one or two 10 minute breaks at work to walk as well. So I typically getting at least 45-60 minutes of workout at work. Then in the evening my husband and I will walk another 40-60 minutes at home which depending where we do it it could be considered low to moderate intensity.

Just wondering if I should be concencered in the lack of weight lost or not. I know I don't want to lose it to quick but the weigh in's are dragging me down when I hear that I only lost 8 oz which has now happened at 3 of my weigh in's! I hate that I'm work out and eating right and yet not losing like I thought I would. I also haven't cheated till this past weekend and that was after this last weigh in on Saturday.

Thanks in advance for any thoughts or idea's!

Here's hoping for a better weigh in on Saturday even though I didn't have the best weekend.

It sounds to me like you need to eat some more of those WPs and APs if you are working out that much. I am not one who can eat all my WPs and still lose, but I know a lot of people can.

Maybe you could post a sample menu and we can see if we have any suggestions. Are you getting all your GHGs in? Drinking all your water? are you eating mostly processed food (higher in sodium)?

Something to keep in mind is that even though you know your dinner is say, 5 points, are you actually eating 5 points worth? For example, are you eye balling that cup of rice and actually only eating 1/2 cup? That's a 2 point difference. And say you think that piece of chicken is big so you cut it in half, well maybe you are then only eating 2 points worth, not 3 or 4 like you thought. Right there you've gipped yourself 3-4 points for the day.

Another thing to keep in mind is variety - I tend to eat similar things but I've heard WW leaders say that you shouldn't always eat the same exact thing all the time. Sort of like walking on the treadmill for 20 minutes every day. Eventually you won't get the same health benefit out of it and will need to change it up by walking faster or longer, etc.

Very good point about actually measuring things and changing food and activity up some.

 

[k_null81]

WOW!!! Congratulations! 80 lbs is amazing!!! You are doing great!

I am not planning on tracking pts at WDW, but I am going into knowing I very well may gain because of it.



Me too!



YOU CAN DO IT!!!



That is a great goal! I hope you feel better.



It sounds to me like you need to eat some more of those WPs and APs if you are working out that much. I am not one who can eat all my WPs and still lose, but I know a lot of people can.

Maybe you could post a sample menu and we can see if we have any suggestions. Are you getting all your GHGs in? Drinking all your water? are you eating mostly processed food (higher in sodium)?




Very good point about actually measuring things and changing food and activity up some.

Yeah sounds like I should adopt the weighing habit. Currently during the work week I eat breakfast when I get to work which I usually have a Clif Mojo bar and I also have that for lunch. I'm horrible about packing lunches and wanted to stay away from the frozen entrees this time around due to the sodium and the fact that they don't fill me up. I also allow my self one Pepsi a day. Not a wise choice but everything else I drink is water or tea. I am getting the required 64oz of water a day and usually drink probably over 80oz when I work out which is nearly every day. As far as my dinners go I typically have either FF hot dogs or a chicken burger. Sometimes I have a baked potato as well or a small piece of chicken with some stirfry vegetables. Tonight we had taco's and I basically ate one with a shell and a little extra meat on the side but that is it. I typically snack on air popped popcorn and every once in awhile an apple or cantalope. I do eat other things at dinner just depends how ww friendly it is. I also only get 20 points so I feel pretty limited. I know I should be adding way more veggies to my diet.

As far as my exercise goes while at work I do the treadmill on my breaks and lunch but at lunch I do interval training (walk 2 minutes run a minute) for about 35-45 minutes during the work week and I walk on my break at a pretty good pace. When my husband and I walk at night we may not being going a great pace but we are typically walking a subdivision that has some hills of different grades and on the weekends we walk and sometimes do some interval training in a flat subdivsion for about 4.5-5.5 miles Saturday and Sunday typically. So I'm doing around 40 miles a week. I know I probably need to change this up as well but I like interval training and the only other machine are small work gym has is an elliptical which I'm not a fan of. I could add weights though.

Thanks again for the idea's!

 

[natashag76]

Hi! I saw this thread and got very excited. I'm going to my 1st meeting on Weds and I'm a little nervous. Now that my youngest is in preschool, I have the time to do "me" stuff. I've tried losing weight on my own with a little success but it's hard with little to no guidance. And I decided that I just can't ignore all the success stories I've heard from WW. So I'm biting the bullet, so to speak.
And now DH has decided that we aren't going to WDW again until we both lose at least 15 lbs. We certainly have more to go than that, but we figure what better incentive than a trip to the happiest place on Earth?
Do you have any suggestions for a WW newbie? I'd love anything you all can share!
Thanks!

 

[sjms71]

Hi! I saw this thread and got very excited. I'm going to my 1st meeting on Weds and I'm a little nervous. Now that my youngest is in preschool, I have the time to do "me" stuff. I've tried losing weight on my own with a little success but it's hard with little to no guidance. And I decided that I just can ignore all the success stories I've heard from WW. So I'm biting the bullet, so to speak.
And now DH has decided that we aren't going to WDW again until we both lose at least 15 lbs. We certainly have more to go than that, but we figure what better incentive than a trip to the happiest place on Earth?
Do you have any suggestions for a WW newbie? I'd love anything you all can share!
Thanks!

Good for you and WELCOME!! WW is a awesome program and it really has changed my life. If you can attend the meeting I say go. They are a life line for me. My meetings are wonderful with a great leader and awesome people. This thread has also been a great support for me. We all pretty much swear by the WW scale. Worth every penny. Eat all your points! And stay positive, sometimes we don't see the number we want every week at the scale but victory with this life change sometimes is just changing a behavior even if we don't lose the weight that week. Let us all know how we can help. Good luck. Don't forget to check in with us and let us know how your first meeting went.