Weight Watchers Chat

[sjms71]

Made the pumpkin butter from skinnytaste.com, Omg came so good. My kids are loving it. It makes a lot though so I'm going to try and put in ice cube trays and freeze.

 

[Sandi]

Well, today was my WI day and I gained 0.4#. I can't explain it, but I'll keep plugging along. Hope the other Wednesday WIs fare better!

Thanks for the skinnytaste link, that looks promising.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

I'm up 3.2 . But it's my own fault. We've had a lot of company this week. My mother has been visiting this week from Nova Scotia. We had another 9 people over on Sunday for coffee and dessert and we'll have two extra people coming for an over night visit tomorrow. Plus, DS8 turned DS9 on Monday so there was birthday cake and his favourite peanut butter / chocolate / marshmallow squares. I made a tonne of stuff for dessert Sunday and had a bunch of leftovers. You probably dont even want to know that I made those butter finger cupcakes again! So, I know exactly where every ounce of that 3.2 came from. Like I said, "It's my own fault!"

Next weekend is Thanksgiving. We'll be at my FIL's.

 

[robinb]

Ingredients
1 1/4 cup eggplant, peeled and cubed
1 cup water
1 can whole tomatoes, no salt added, undrained and chopped (14
1/2-ounce)
1 can sliced mushrooms, drained (OR 1 cup fresh mushrooms,
sliced)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small summer (yellow) squash, coarsely chopped
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, dried
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
12 oz can chicken broth, reduced sodium
8 tbsp Pecorino Romano cheese, freshly grated

Directions
Combine the first 10 ingredients in a large saucepan, stirring
well.

I make this tuscan style soup. I use zucchini sometimes instead of eggplant also I add a can of navy beans. I don't have the points for this on hand but let me find where I wrote it down and let you know. I haven't made it since last winter

Thanks! I made it yesterday and it's a really great soup. I came up with 3 points per cup (most from the beans) plus the cheese. I had some left over brown rice that I also added but counted separately.

I posted this recipe back in March:

I made this recipe last week and it was *yummy*. I think it was 3 points for a 1 cup serving and really very filling. I added more beans and more tomatoes which brought it up to 10 cups of chili.

Jennie-O Biggest Loser Black Bean Turkey Chili

1 (20-ounce) package Jennie-O Extra Lean Ground Turkey
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced (optional)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 (16-ounce) cans low-sodium whole tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
1 (16-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
8 ounce tomato sauce
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
4 tablespoons low-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
In a large stockpot, combine turkey, onion, red pepper, garlic, jalapeño peppers, chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, marjoram, red pepper flakes and cinnamon.

Cook mixture over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until turkey is no longer pink. Stir in tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Stir in beans and cilantro. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes. Serve topped with cheese.

Makes 6 servings.

 

[sjms71]

Thanks! I made it yesterday and it's a really great soup. I came up with 3 points per cup (most from the beans) plus the cheese. I had some left over brown rice that I also added but counted separately.

I posted this recipe back in March:

I made this recipe last week and it was *yummy*. I think it was 3 points for a 1 cup serving and really very filling. I added more beans and more tomatoes which brought it up to 10 cups of chili.

Jennie-O Biggest Loser Black Bean Turkey Chili

1 (20-ounce) package Jennie-O Extra Lean Ground Turkey
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced (optional)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 (16-ounce) cans low-sodium whole tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
1 (16-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
8 ounce tomato sauce
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
4 tablespoons low-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
In a large stockpot, combine turkey, onion, red pepper, garlic, jalapeño peppers, chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, marjoram, red pepper flakes and cinnamon.

Cook mixture over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until turkey is no longer pink. Stir in tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Stir in beans and cilantro. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes. Serve topped with cheese.

Makes 6 servings.

OOOH, thanks, I was suppose to make turkey chili in the crockpot today but realized that I forgot tomato sauce, duh on my part, so it will be tomorrows meal. I think I'll use your recipe. I put my pumpkin butter in my oatmeal this morning, very yummy. Then I made a pumpkin spice latte after lunch. I'm going to be all pumpkined out by the end of the week.

 

[sjms71]

Well, today was my WI day and I gained 0.4#. I can't explain it, but I'll keep plugging along. Hope the other Wednesday WIs fare better!

Thanks for the skinnytaste link, that looks promising.

I'm up 3.2 . But it's my own fault. We've had a lot of company this week. My mother has been visiting this week from Nova Scotia. We had another 9 people over on Sunday for coffee and dessert and we'll have two extra people coming for an over night visit tomorrow. Plus, DS8 turned DS9 on Monday so there was birthday cake and his favourite peanut butter / chocolate / marshmallow squares. I made a tonne of stuff for dessert Sunday and had a bunch of leftovers. You probably dont even want to know that I made those butter finger cupcakes again! So, I know exactly where every ounce of that 3.2 came from. Like I said, "It's my own fault!"

Next weekend is Thanksgiving. We'll be at my FIL's.

Sorry to hear everyone is having a tough week. But as we all know, present company included , things happen and as long as you don't let it discourage you keep going!!

So, my first weigh in from my vacation will be tomorrow . I half thought about going to the meeting but not weighing in, then I thought, well what good is that going to do for me. I have managed to take off about half of the weight already, according to my scale, which means some was probably water weight. I figure when I weigh in tomorrow I will be up but at least (hopefully) next week I'll see a - instead of + even though it may not be where I was when I left. Thank goodness our thanksgiving isn't for over a month however, next week will be my "girl" time so that may trip me up . Regardless I'm back on track food and exercise wise so it is what it is.

 

[mrzrich]

Home from WI. Down 1.2

In my quest for 16 lbs in 16 Weeks

Week 1 up 4.4
Week 2 Down 4.6
Week 3 Down 0.2
Week 4 Down 3.2
Week 5 Down 1.2

5 week total Down 4.8, 11 weeks to go!

 

[sjms71]

Home from WI. Down 1.2

In my quest for 16 lbs in 16 Weeks

Week 1 up 4.4
Week 2 Down 4.6
Week 3 Down 0.2
Week 4 Down 3.2
Week 5 Down 1.2

5 week total Down 4.8, 11 weeks to go!

Oh yeah, good job!!! Keep up the good work!!

Love your new weightloss ticker

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Maybe it's the weather....

I am having a rough week also, I am feeling so tired, and craving chocolate. My troubles started with a wedding I went to on Saturday, it has been downhill since then.

I was having some problems with my cycle and started wondering if I was anemic because I am feeling so tired and cold so I went to the Doctor to have her check my iron. I should get the results tomorrow(Thursday)

As of now, I have eaten all of my daily points, all my weekly points and all the activity points I earned so far this week. I am going to change my clothes and try and earn some more activity points now. My next weigh in is Friday morning.

 

[sjms71]

Maybe it's the weather....

I am having a rough week also, I am feeling so tired, and craving chocolate. My troubles started with a wedding I went to on Saturday, it has been downhill since then.

I was having some problems with my cycle and started wondering if I was anemic because I am feeling so tired and cold so I went to the Doctor to have her check my iron. I should get the results tomorrow(Thursday)

As of now, I have eaten all of my daily points, all my weekly points and all the activity points I earned so far this week. I am going to change my clothes and try and earn some more activity points now. My next weigh in is Friday morning.

Hang in there girl . Maybe weigh in won't be so bad. I was feeling the same way a little over a month ago. I had extensive blood work. Iron levels were fine but my B12 was very low. Dr. told me to start taking B12. She also gave me a B12 shot before I left the office. However, when the nurse was injecting the needle in my arm she says, everyone says these b12 shots don't work . She was right I didn't see a difference however, I have been a little less tired. So, hopefully you'll start feeling better soon too.

 

[natashag76]

Had my WI this a.m. and I'm down another 0.2. Not a very exciting number, but at least it's in the right direction, right? That makes me officially 0.2 away from my first 5 lbs. I'm using that as my reminder to get off my duff and exercise more. Of course, sampling my kids' mac and cheese tonight didn't help!
Best wishes to those facing tough weeks! We're cheering for you!

 

[sjms71]

Boy am I glad that is over with........so at weigh in today I'm up 5.4lbs from two weeks of eating Disney free dining. I've been able to get back on track this week. When I weighed myself Sunday I was up a little over 10lbs so hopefully it will keep going down. Want to set a new challange for myself but still thinking about it. Was thinking 20 in 20 weeks to goal. But with all the holidays coming I might be better setting a smaller mini goal.

 

[robinb]

Boy am I glad that is over with........so at weigh in today I'm up 5.4lbs from two weeks of eating Disney free dining. I've been able to get back on track this week. When I weighed myself Sunday I was up a little over 10lbs so hopefully it will keep going down. Want to set a new challange for myself but still thinking about it. Was thinking 20 in 20 weeks to goal. But with all the holidays coming I might be better setting a smaller mini goal.

I'm glad that all 10 lbs didn't stick around . Kudos to you for getting right back on track.

 

[Sandi]

Boy am I glad that is over with........so at weigh in today I'm up 5.4lbs from two weeks of eating Disney free dining. I've been able to get back on track this week. When I weighed myself Sunday I was up a little over 10lbs so hopefully it will keep going down. Want to set a new challange for myself but still thinking about it. Was thinking 20 in 20 weeks to goal. But with all the holidays coming I might be better setting a smaller mini goal.

Good for you Stephanie! I think a mini-goal might be better. 20 weeks is a long time.

 

[mrzrich]

Boy am I glad that is over with........so at weigh in today I'm up 5.4lbs from two weeks of eating Disney free dining. I've been able to get back on track this week. When I weighed myself Sunday I was up a little over 10lbs so hopefully it will keep going down. Want to set a new challange for myself but still thinking about it. Was thinking 20 in 20 weeks to goal. But with all the holidays coming I might be better setting a smaller mini goal.

Good job getting back on track! Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought 20 lbs would put you below your goal weight.

 

[robinpgma]

Hi there fellow WW,

Just found this tread....been doing WW since Sept 2009...lost 46.6lbs so far...I am on my last 15lbs....Haven't been to serious with tracking for the last several weeks....Keep saying have to get to tracking....I will reach my goal BEFORE my Disney cruise AND stay within my weight range DURING my cruise in Feb 2011.

Robin

 

[sjms71]

I'm glad that all 10 lbs didn't stick around . Kudos to you for getting right back on track.

Thanks, I needed a hug. I felt like I accomplished something by just weighing in today.

Good for you Stephanie! I think a mini-goal might be better. 20 weeks is a long time.

I'm thinking the same thing since that week range will take me into the holiday season and that is just a tough time food wise.

Good job getting back on track! Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought 20 lbs would put you below your goal weight.

You are correct 20lbs will put me at goal (well 20.8 now). I was thinking 20lbs in 20 weeks to hit goal but, I think I'm going to come up with a smaller goal. Maybe something that will take me to Thanksgiving.

I know to I should change my ticker to reflect my 5.4lbs gained but you guys won't hold it against me.

 

[sjms71]

Hi there fellow WW,

Just found this tread....been doing WW since Sept 2009...lost 46.6lbs so far...I am on my last 15lbs....Haven't been to serious with tracking for the last several weeks....Keep saying have to get to tracking....I will reach my goal BEFORE my Disney cruise AND stay within my weight range DURING my cruise in Feb 2011.

Robin

Hello Robin, good luck with the last 15. As you can see I didn't do so well maintaining my weight during my 2 week disney trip, but back in the saddle again. Everytime I'm not doing so well it's cause I'm not tracking. I try to use etools as much as possible. It really helps me.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Well Thursday was a better day than Wednesday, and this morning I went to my Weigh in and I lost 2 pounds! I was super excited, and I earned another 5 pound star, bringing my total weight loss to 85.6 pounds!

After my Meeting I went and got my hair trimmed, and my stylist was super sweet and told me how great I looked. So far I have had a really good day.

I hope everyone else has a good day as well....

 

[robinb]

Well Thursday was a better day than Wednesday, and this morning I went to my Weigh in and I lost 2 pounds! I was super excited, and I earned another 5 pound star, bringing my total weight loss to 85.6 pounds!

Congratulations!

I weighed in today and lost another whopping .2 pounds. I am starting to get frustrated. I tracked everything this week, ate my daily points and most of my weeklies and even earned 6 APs that I didn't use. PLUS ... I weighed myself every day from Monday - Friday and OF COURSE my highest weight was TODAY. Arrrrrgggggg!

I'm going to try to keep on track and be "good" today because I am going to the University of Wisconsin homecoming game tomorrow complete with tailgate party. I'm bringing home made guacamole with pita chips so at least I'll have something other than standard chips to snack on.