Weight Watchers Chat

[sjms71]

Thanks all for your pretrip support. I just need to get over it. If I'm going to eat the food then I'm going to have to suffer whatever the concequence, do the crime do
the time .

Dreamer & Wisher: I plan to have a low point breakfast in the room too. I would like to get some vitatop muffins but they say they have to stay frozen? I will have a frige but can't keep them frozen so not sure if that will work. I keep them in the freezer at home and take one out when I need a quick breakfast.

Yeah BLT's kill me too, hence the sew my mouth shut over the weekend comment .

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Thanks all for your pretrip support. I just need to get over it. If I'm going to eat the food then I'm going to have to suffer whatever the concequence, do the crime do
the time .

Dreamer & Wisher: I plan to have a low point breakfast in the room too. I would like to get some vitatop muffins but they say they have to stay frozen? I will have a frige but can't keep them frozen so not sure if that will work. I keep them in the freezer at home and take one out when I need a quick breakfast.

Yeah BLT's kill me too, hence the sew my mouth shut over the weekend comment .

You can keep the vitatop muffins in the fridge for a week. I plan on bringing some with me. My favorites are the CranBran and the Chocolate Chip. I want to try the apple flavor but you have to order them from the website and it is too warm out to order them right now. My Mother ordered some and they tasted spoiled when she got them. They gave her a refund though. I also like Luna Bars for Women, they are made by the Clif Bar people, and are 3 points each. I like the blueberry flavor.

 

[sjms71]

You can keep the vitatop muffins in the fridge for a week. I plan on bringing some with me. My favorites are the CranBran and the Chocolate Chip. I want to try the apple flavor but you have to order them from the website and it is too warm out to order them right now. My Mother ordered some and they tasted spoiled when she got them. They gave her a refund though. I also like Luna Bars for Women, they are made by the Clif Bar people, and are 3 points each. I like the blueberry flavor.

OOO, thank you so much. I have the chocolate (I can get those at costco) and the banana nut. A lot of WW people I know order the variety pack off of amazon. I haven't ventured that far yet.

 

[debf]

I joined WW tonight. It's not my first time so I'm hoping I can stick with it. I am determined to lose weight before our trip next year. I look at old pictures only from about four years ago and I get so upset at how skinny I was then. Why did I let this happen? So I'm here hoping to get the support I need. My mom joined WW too so that will be a help.

 

[Wonders10]

Brae's Mom - Awesome weight loss this week - congrats!

Vitatops - I love these. I've only had the chocolate chip and I actually had to stop buying them because they became a trigger food for me. I could eat the entire box. But I love them and I never thought of taking them to Disney with me for breakfast! Smart idea! I may steal it at some point...

Great news (well, for me)...our December cruise is official! I've had the ticker in my siggie for awhile, but a couple of the larger parties were still on a waitlist for a cabin. We got word today that we all have a "home" on the ship. I'm so excited and this is just added motivation to keep at it and lose weight! I know weight loss can't be guaranteed or predicted, but is it reasonable to have a goal of losing 20-25 lbs by December 18th? I can't believe I'm admitting my weight, but as of last Friday I was 220.8 - I want to be well under 200 for the cruise. 195 would be great. It's just over 3 months from now.

I'm jealous of those of you heading off to WDW - I bet you will do even better with the food than you are expecting you'll do. And if not, its 1 week or so out of your life. It'll come right off the following week, I bet.

 

[mrzrich]

Anyone interested in journaling here? I like to see what other people are eating to give me ideas for new things to incorporate in my plan. I used to do this with some people on the 3 Fat Chicks website the last time I was on WW. When one of us was struggling to lose we were able to see what they were eating and give feedback

My day so far:

Breakfast 4pts:
La Banderita FF Tortilla 1
Egg Beaters 1
2% American Cheese 1
1 slice pre cooked bacon 1




Snack 1 pt:
1 cup carrots 0
2 tbsp FF Ranch 1



Lunch 6pts:
2 Taco Bell Fresco Crunchy Beef Tacos 6

Dinner 9 pts:
1/4 Freschetta 5 Cheese Brick Oven Pizza 7
2 cups salad 0
1 tsp olive oil 1
7 grams Croutons 1
Vinegar 0

20 points used so far.
5 left for after dinner usage
Still need to get in some dairy, F&V and healthy fat.

I've still got more than 25 weekly and activity points to use too.

 

[Brae's Mom]

Has anyone tried the fiber one milkshakes? They are one point and the chocolate one's are amazing!!!! Unfortunately my grocery store doesn't carry them anymore and I don't know how to get them. Doesn't seem I can find anywhere to order them.

I would love to hear everyone's ideas on good snacks that are low points. Another low point snack are All Bran Crackers, they have whole grain and herb, you can have 18 of them for two points. They really keep you full for awhile.

What are these vita muffins ya'll are talking about??

 

[Wonders10]

Does anyone watch Thintervention on Bravo? Or Too Fat for 15 on Style? I tend to watch a lot of those shows when I'm trying to lose weight. Sort of motivating.

Some of the snacks I'm eating these days:
Triscuit *thin crisps* 15=2 pts
South Beach brand smores "granola bars" 1= 2pts (lots of fiber in these)
Edy's Creamy Coconut bars (frozen) 1=3 pts (for my big nighttime snack - tastes like you are on a tropical island!)
mini york peppermint patties 1=1 pt (I keep them in the freezer and have one after dinner occasionally)
100 calorie pack Extra Cheddar Cheez-it Snack Mix = 2 pts
Sargento reduced-fat colby jack cheese sticks = 2 pts
Philly Swirl popsicles, italian ices, etc = points vary from 0-3 depending on the item you have. Pretty good for a cold, icy dessert. The italian ices I have are 3 pts but they take awhile to eat them

Can you tell I like my sweets?

I'd be up for journaling online...but probably wouldn't be able to do it everyday.

 

[sjms71]

I joined WW tonight. It's not my first time so I'm hoping I can stick with it. I am determined to lose weight before our trip next year. I look at old pictures only from about four years ago and I get so upset at how skinny I was then. Why did I let this happen? So I'm here hoping to get the support I need. My mom joined WW too so that will be a help.

Welcome, yes we all have done the WW walk at least once . Lot's of luck to you and your mom.

Brae's Mom - Awesome weight loss this week - congrats!

Vitatops - I love these. I've only had the chocolate chip and I actually had to stop buying them because they became a trigger food for me. I could eat the entire box. But I love them and I never thought of taking them to Disney with me for breakfast! Smart idea! I may steal it at some point...

Great news (well, for me)...our December cruise is official! I've had the ticker in my siggie for awhile, but a couple of the larger parties were still on a waitlist for a cabin. We got word today that we all have a "home" on the ship. I'm so excited and this is just added motivation to keep at it and lose weight! I know weight loss can't be guaranteed or predicted, but is it reasonable to have a goal of losing 20-25 lbs by December 18th? I can't believe I'm admitting my weight, but as of last Friday I was 220.8 - I want to be well under 200 for the cruise. 195 would be great. It's just over 3 months from now.

I'm jealous of those of you heading off to WDW - I bet you will do even better with the food than you are expecting you'll do. And if not, its 1 week or so out of your life. It'll come right off the following week, I bet.

Wow, great news on the cruise, now you really have a motivator. Good luck and we will be here cheering you on

Anyone interested in journaling here? I like to see what other people are eating to give me ideas for new things to incorporate in my plan. I used to do this with some people on the 3 Fat Chicks website the last time I was on WW. When one of us was struggling to lose we were able to see what they were eating and give feedback

My day so far:

Breakfast 4pts:
La Banderita FF Tortilla 1
Egg Beaters 1
2% American Cheese 1
1 slice pre cooked bacon 1




Snack 1 pt:
1 cup carrots 0
2 tbsp FF Ranch 1



Lunch 6pts:
2 Taco Bell Fresco Crunchy Beef Tacos 6

Dinner 9 pts:
1/4 Freschetta 5 Cheese Brick Oven Pizza 7
2 cups salad 0
1 tsp olive oil 1
7 grams Croutons 1
Vinegar 0

20 points used so far.
5 left for after dinner usage
Still need to get in some dairy, F&V and healthy fat.

I've still got more than 25 weekly and activity points to use too.

Great idea, however, I'll wait to start after I come back from WDW.

Has anyone tried the fiber one milkshakes? They are one point and the chocolate one's are amazing!!!! Unfortunately my grocery store doesn't carry them anymore and I don't know how to get them. Doesn't seem I can find anywhere to order them.

I would love to hear everyone's ideas on good snacks that are low points. Another low point snack are All Bran Crackers, they have whole grain and herb, you can have 18 of them for two points. They really keep you full for awhile.

What are these vita muffins ya'll are talking about??

Never have seen fiber milkshakes, are they premade or powder?

may I present you with vitatops http://www.vitalicious.com/store-vitatops.html

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

So, Crystal...I made the Butterfinger cupcakes. I actually never found the butterfinger bar so I used a pack of Nestle's Willowcrisp pieces. I also had a Nestle's Crispy Crunch bar standing by but didn't have to use it.

They looked very similar (smaller though) then the original at HS and they were VERY MESSY to make. It was really difficult not to lick my fingers.

Here's the review of the recipe...
DH liked them but after he ate it, he said that he didn't need to eat any more. DS is eating one right now (Yes I know its breakfast time but he weighs the same today at 8 as he did back when he was 5 so I have doctors orders to feed his high calorie foods). He likes it accept for the butter cream part. I only tasted the one DH had and I wasn't too thrilled with the buttercream myself. Wilton has a different recipe for the buttercream and IF I make them again, maybe I'll follow that one.

Anyway, I thought that it was way too sweet and the the amount of cake should have been larger. I only have the regular size muffin pan so I didn't have any choice in that area but you definitely need more cake to offset the sweetness of the top of the cupcake.

I couldn't find fudge frosting so I used chocolate frosting and the amount I added to the hole was too much and added to the sweetness.

Also, I dont think that this is the right cake mix to use. The cake part is too light and airy. It really needs a cake that is more heavy and dense. If you're a baker you likely have a better recipe that you could make yourself. I have one that I'm thinking may work better so if you dont and you'd like to try mine, just ask me for my Betty Crocker Snack Cake recipe. It makes an 8X8 in cake.

I made the 24 cupcakes from the cake mix but I only made 6 Butterfinger cupcakes. (Well, actually, Willowcrisp cupcakes) DH and DS both ate (most of) one and DH took the other 4 to work with him today to give away. That way, I dont have to drool over them all day.

Let me know what you think of them it you make them!

 

[mrzrich]

My breakfast this morning was a

Bagel Thin 1
1/4 cup Egg beaters 1
1/2 slice 2% American Singles 1
1 slice Pre-Cooked Bacon 1

So 4 right? But when I put in in the recipe builder it says 3. I guess the 1/2 slice of cheese and the pre-cooked bacon together only come to 1 pt.

The bacon I get is the pre cooked kind, Publix brand. NI is 50/4/0 for 3 slices, but I only eat 1 slice at a time for breakfast, so a 1/4 serving is less than 20 calories.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

I just had milk and cereal for breakfast this morning, which is pretty typical for me. 6 points.

 

[sjms71]

My breakfast this morning was a

Bagel Thin 1
1/4 cup Egg beaters 1
1/2 slice 2% American Singles 1
1 slice Pre-Cooked Bacon 1

So 4 right? But when I put in in the recipe builder it says 3. I guess the 1/2 slice of cheese and the pre-cooked bacon together only come to 1 pt.

The bacon I get is the pre cooked kind, Publix brand. NI is 50/4/0 for 3 slices, but I only eat 1 slice at a time for breakfast, so a 1/4 serving is less than 20 calories.

tough call I would go with the 3, that's sounds right however, if you feel more comfortable rounding up a point. One point up or down won't make or break my daily count however, for some can understand that it would .

 

[Brae's Mom]

So, Crystal...I made the Butterfinger cupcakes. I actually never found the butterfinger bar so I used a pack of Nestle's Willowcrisp pieces. I also had a Nestle's Crispy Crunch bar standing by but didn't have to use it.

They looked very similar (smaller though) then the original at HS and they were VERY MESSY to make. It was really difficult not to lick my fingers.

Here's the review of the recipe...
DH liked them but after he ate it, he said that he didn't need to eat any more. DS is eating one right now (Yes I know its breakfast time but he weighs the same today at 8 as he did back when he was 5 so I have doctors orders to feed his high calorie foods). He likes it accept for the butter cream part. I only tasted the one DH had and I wasn't too thrilled with the buttercream myself. Wilton has a different recipe for the buttercream and IF I make them again, maybe I'll follow that one.

Anyway, I thought that it was way too sweet and the the amount of cake should have been larger. I only have the regular size muffin pan so I didn't have any choice in that area but you definitely need more cake to offset the sweetness of the top of the cupcake.

I couldn't find fudge frosting so I used chocolate frosting and the amount I added to the hole was too much and added to the sweetness.

Also, I dont think that this is the right cake mix to use. The cake part is too light and airy. It really needs a cake that is more heavy and dense. If you're a baker you likely have a better recipe that you could make yourself. I have one that I'm thinking may work better so if you dont and you'd like to try mine, just ask me for my Betty Crocker Snack Cake recipe. It makes an 8X8 in cake.

I made the 24 cupcakes from the cake mix but I only made 6 Butterfinger cupcakes. (Well, actually, Willowcrisp cupcakes) DH and DS both ate (most of) one and DH took the other 4 to work with him today to give away. That way, I dont have to drool over them all day.

Let me know what you think of them it you make them!

I thought of you last night when I went out to the grocery store, as there in the checkout line, were a whole brand new box of King Size Butterfinger's and just below a box of regular size Butterfinger's. I have a great chocolate cake recipe that holds up well, I was wondering about the devil's food cake because they are quite airy. Thanks for the tip. I make cakes, only as a hobby though! I'm making a boston creme cheesecake tonight for my BFF's dad's birthday tomorrow night. I am going to bake it and immediately put in at my mother's house for safe keeping because cheesecake is my WEAKNESS!!!

 

[Brae's Mom]

This morning for breakfast I had:
Dannon Light & Fit Strawberry Yogurt - 2
18 All Bran Crackers - 2
Total 4 points for Breakfast

During the day I will have 5 Crystal Light Hard Candies - 1

Lunch
LC French Bread Pizza - 7
WW Crispy Butter Creme Caramel -1
Apple - 1

Dinner tonight we're having nice BIG salads withe chicken on them. I will have about 5 to 8 points left at the end of the day of which I will use for something snacky tonight before bed.

Have a great day WW buddies!!!!

 

[Brae's Mom]

This morning for breakfast I had:
Dannon Light & Fit Strawberry Yogurt - 2
18 All Bran Crackers - 2
Total 4 points for Breakfast

During the day I will have 5 Crystal Light Hard Candies - 1

Lunch
LC French Bread Pizza - 7
WW Crispy Butter Creme Caramel -1
Apple - 1

Dinner tonight we're having nice BIG salads withe chicken on them. I will have about 5 to 8 points left at the end of the day of which I will use for something snacky tonight before bed.

Have a great day WW buddies!!!!





Sorry double post!!!!!

 

[robinb]

My breakfast this morning was a

Bagel Thin 1
1/4 cup Egg beaters 1
1/2 slice 2% American Singles 1
1 slice Pre-Cooked Bacon 1

So 4 right? But when I put in in the recipe builder it says 3. I guess the 1/2 slice of cheese and the pre-cooked bacon together only come to 1 pt.

The bacon I get is the pre cooked kind, Publix brand. NI is 50/4/0 for 3 slices, but I only eat 1 slice at a time for breakfast, so a 1/4 serving is less than 20 calories.

You get "3" from the WW website eTools calculator? I would go with that unless you adjust other point values from the website. As long as you use the same method every time to enter your foods, things will even out in the end.

I know that sometimes I am annoyed when I eat more than one serving of something and the extra fiber is not counted in the calculation. For instance, 1 slice of Brownberry Double Fiber bread is 1 point, but 2 slices are 3 points because the calculator only gives you credit for up to 5 grams (I think it's 5) of fiber in a food no matter how many servings you eat. OTOH, I can eat 1 slice of Sargento low-fat swiss cheese for 2 points or 2 slices for 3 points. It all evens out in the end.

 

[Sandi]

I'm officially back on track. After a 3# gain last week, I lost 1# this week as evidenced at my WI today. I think one of my problems is that I have only 19 daily points now -- I was down to 18 daily points before the 3 pound gain. That is really hard to manage. There are only so many zero point foods out there. Any suggestions for dealing with that? And, for you lifetimers, how many points a day do you have for maintenance?

On calculating points, I would go with what the WW site tells you. Even with the fiber issue. Way back when, WW let you count all the fiber and people were going crazy and not losing weight. There are some other examples where 1 plus 1 equals 3. It seems wacky, but I'm going to trust that someone smarter than I figured it out.

 

[natashag76]

So this a.m. was my 1st WW meeting. I liked what I heard and the leader did a mini-meeting immediately after the regular one for the 3 newbies who were there (me + 2). I don't know if this is SOP, but I'm sure I'll learn as I chug along. I'm now off to the website to sign in and start all the e-tool stuff.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Down 1.6, yippee!!!