Weight Watchers Chat

[chrismiss56]

Hi to all.....

I am brand new to WW and hoping for some support!! I am doing it on my own after getting all the material for the Momentum Program.

My name is Linda - I am 54 years and just had double knee replacement this summer. Best thing that ever happened to me Right now dealing with achilles tendinitis and plantar fascitis in my feet - Not So Cool

I have about 50 - 60 lbs to lose

Today is my first day - I have 5 points left over and not sure what I want to eat - any suggestions......and yes I am HUNGRY

Hoping to make lots of new friends..............

Have a Magical Disney Day!!

 

[Sandi]

Hi to all.....

I am brand new to WW and hoping for some support!! I am doing it on my own after getting all the material for the Momentum Program.

My name is Linda - I am 54 years and just had double knee replacement this summer. Best thing that ever happened to me Right now dealing with achilles tendinitis and plantar fascitis in my feet - Not So Cool

I have about 50 - 60 lbs to lose

Today is my first day - I have 5 points left over and not sure what I want to eat - any suggestions......and yes I am HUNGRY

Hoping to make lots of new friends..............

Have a Magical Disney Day!!

Hi Linda, welcome to our group. You'll get lots of support. Good luck with WW.

My knee is acting up so few APs for me. I walked 15 minutes today but I really can't go any more than that except maybe around the block with the dog.

My weekend was OK. Saturday was bad because it was UW Homecoming and beautiful weather. In my defense, most of what I drank was LIGHT beer . Friday, Sunday and Monday was good for me.

Hope your knee feels better soon. Take it easy Robin.

Man, we are all just falling apart this week, my knee has been acting up too. I think it's not getting better either cause I keep pushing myself. Feel better Robin, sounds like you had a good time at the game.

Don't you hate when you think you're doing the right thing and it kicks you in the butt. Don't push yourself so hard and feel better.

 

[katybugsmom]

Hey everyone! My school is having a Biggest Loser Contest-it started yesterday. I am using Weight Watchers as my method of choice! I have had success using it before.
I have been overweight all my life. Three years ago I had back surgery and I need to lose the weight. I'm also diabetic.
I'm not going to stop this time! Good luck everyone!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

to our new WW friends. Glad you could join us.

Today was my weigh-in day and I'm down 1.8 .

 

[sjms71]

Hi to all.....

I am brand new to WW and hoping for some support!! I am doing it on my own after getting all the material for the Momentum Program.

Welcome Linda, good luck on the program!

Hey everyone! My school is having a Biggest Loser Contest-it started yesterday. I am using Weight Watchers as my method of choice! I have had success using it before.
I have been overweight all my life. Three years ago I had back surgery and I need to lose the weight. I'm also diabetic.
I'm not going to stop this time! Good luck everyone!

Welcome, glad you found us, my 1 year on WW is in 2 days and I too am not going to stop this time! So good goal to have!

Today was my weigh-in day and I'm down 1.8 .

You go girl!!! Ok, so I've lost track on where you are at now (sorry friend). Are you working on a little extra off from your goal weight? I don't think you're still working on eatathon weight, right?

 

[Brae's Mom]

Hi Ladies!!!! I have been absent for a couple of weeks life has just been insanely busy.

Welcome to all of our newbies, good luck and much success to you.

So to bring you up to speed I've had two weigh in's since I last posted. The first I was down 5.8 and just this last Tuesday I was down 2, so in 5 weeks I have lost a total of 24.8 pounds!!!! I am pretty pleased with that. I am just now starting to feel a little bit deprived so I have let myself slip a couple of times so that is why only 2 this past Tuesday I think. But 2 down is better than anything up!!

 

[sjms71]

Hi Ladies!!!! I have been absent for a couple of weeks life has just been insanely busy.

Welcome to all of our newbies, good luck and much success to you.

So to bring you up to speed I've had two weigh in's since I last posted. The first I was down 5.8 and just this last Tuesday I was down 2, so in 5 weeks I have lost a total of 24.8 pounds!!!! I am pretty pleased with that. I am just now starting to feel a little bit deprived so I have let myself slip a couple of times so that is why only 2 this past Tuesday I think. But 2 down is better than anything up!!

Way to go Crystal!!!! Listen though, don't think of letting yourself eat maybe "off plan" as a slip. As we have been told before this is not a diet it is a life change and eating out or eating something other than, chicken, fish, veggies and fruit are ok because that is a part of life. And see you still lost 2lbs and that is still a great lost for a week. Keep up the great work girl!!!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

You go girl!!! Ok, so I've lost track on where you are at now (sorry friend). Are you working on a little extra off from your goal weight? I don't think you're still working on eatathon weight, right?

I'm actually working off my second eatathon! I had lots of company last week -- 14 people were here for dessert one night and I helped myself to the leftovers. Last week, if you'll recall, I was up 3.2lbs! So, I guess this is the weight that I'm picking away at right now. I did pretty good this week with being down 1.8 considering that it was the Thanksgiving weekend and we were away overnight.

Once upon a time, I was 11 pounds below my goal but I think those days are gone. I'd like to be 7 pounds below but I'm not going to obsess about it. Right now, I just want to stay below and not even get into the 2 pound range. At the moment, I'm not going to set a short term goal for myself but I am going to try to eat just the minimum number of points for a few weeks until I get a few more pounds off and then I'll start increasing my Daily Points Allowance points again. I went grocery shopping yesterday and my fruit bowl is overflowing so I'm trying to just grab a piece when I feel hungry.

 

[sjms71]

I'm actually working off my second eatathon! I had lots of company last week -- 14 people were here for dessert one night and I helped myself to the leftovers. Last week, if you'll recall, I was up 3.2lbs! So, I guess this is the weight that I'm picking away at right now. I did pretty good this week with being down 1.8 considering that it was the Thanksgiving weekend and we were away overnight.

Once upon a time, I was 11 pounds below my goal but I think those days are gone. I'd like to be 7 pounds below but I'm not going to obsess about it. Right now, I just want to stay below and not even get into the 2 pound range. At the moment, I'm not going to set a short term goal for myself but I am going to try to eat just the minimum number of points for a few weeks until I get a few more pounds off and then I'll start increasing my Daily Points Allowance points again. I went grocery shopping yesterday and my fruit bowl is overflowing so I'm trying to just grab a piece when I feel hungry.

Yes, that's right, I'm sorry I am paying attention . I certainly won't be down coming off Thanksgiving dinner. Although, I am starting to think about my meal and I will be cooking healthier alternatives. Enjoy all that fresh fruit.

 

[Brae's Mom]

Way to go Crystal!!!! Listen though, don't think of letting yourself eat maybe "off plan" as a slip. As we have been told before this is not a diet it is a life change and eating out or eating something other than, chicken, fish, veggies and fruit are ok because that is a part of life. And see you still lost 2lbs and that is still a great lost for a week. Keep up the great work girl!!!

Thanks Stephanie!!! It's so nice to come here and get those words of encouragement. I am trying to go with the "life" reasoning and be okay with it. But I will admit I was pretty upset at myself at first, but I am realizing more and more that you HAVE to let yourself have those moments!!

 

[mrzrich]

Had to renew my CPR certification tonight so I was in a CPR class instead of WI. Will try to WI at a meeting on Friday. Its been a good week for me, except for the premium ice cream I ate tonight!

For lunch I had a Fresco Style Chicken Gordita Supreme from Taco Bell. I really enjoyed it. NI was 180/5/3 or 3 pts!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

'Morning everyone!

I had a WW smoothie for breakfast this morning. A chocolate smoothie mix with milk, crushed ice, half a banana and a TBSP of Peanut butter. It was sooo good! I think I'm going to make the WW zero point soup today.

There are a couple of you weighing in today so good luck!

 

[sjms71]

Hello everyone

Just came from weigh in and the good news is I'm down 2lbs . The bad news is I still have 3.4 to go to get to weight before Disney . Tomorrow is my 1 year anniversary of joining WW (this time around) and I have mixed feelings. Part of me can't believe I've come this far this time and part of me thinks I should be further along. But it is what it is and I'm not stressing about it. I much rather be where I am today than where I was 365 days ago . Hope everyone else who is weighing in today or tomorrow has great success.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Hello everyone

Just came from weigh in and the good news is I'm down 2lbs . The bad news is I still have 3.4 to go to get to weight before Disney . Tomorrow is my 1 year anniversary of joining WW (this time around) and I have mixed feelings. Part of me can't believe I've come this far this time and part of me thinks I should be further along. But it is what it is and I'm not stressing about it. I much rather be where I am today than where I was 365 days ago . Hope everyone else who is weighing in today or tomorrow has great success.

Congratulations, Stephanie, on your 2lb loss!

You're right not to stress about it. Lots and lots of people would love to be in your shoes right now. You should be celebrating your 1 year anniversary (but not with Butter Finger Cupcakes!) How many sticks of butter are in 54 pounds and imagine them all hanging from your butt! Happy now??

You're doing well! It wont take you long to work off that 3.4lbs in Disney weight because I know how dedicated and committed you are to the program and to yourself. You really are an inspiration to everyone here!

 

[Sandi]

Hey Stephanie, 2 pounds down is great and something to celebrate.

Yesterday was my WI day and I gained a pound. I was so down about it, you guys, that I didn't even come here to post and get some moral support. So, here I am today. Last night I was still mad (and hungry), so I ate cheese and crackers (counted it though) which is a trigger for me. I don't have a good explanation for the gain, so I'm bummed. I started training for a 5K 2 weeks ago, so I've been getting lots of exercise (and my thighs will soon be steel!), but it seems like lately every time I take a step forward in the weight loss, I take two steps back. I did look at the bigger picture, but seeing a 0.8 pound loss per week average over the last couple months is sad for the amount of effort this has been.

Okay, I'm done griping and I'm back on the bus. Thanks for listening.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Hey Stephanie, 2 pounds down is great and something to celebrate.

Yesterday was my WI day and I gained a pound. I was so down about it, you guys, that I didn't even come here to post and get some moral support. So, here I am today. Last night I was still mad (and hungry), so I ate cheese and crackers (counted it though) which is a trigger for me. I don't have a good explanation for the gain, so I'm bummed. I started training for a 5K 2 weeks ago, so I've been getting lots of exercise (and my thighs will soon be steel!), but it seems like lately every time I take a step forward in the weight loss, I take two steps back. I did look at the bigger picture, but seeing a 0.8 pound loss per week average over the last couple months is sad for the amount of effort this has been.

Okay, I'm done griping and I'm back on the bus. Thanks for listening.

Oh, Sandi, you sound discouraged! JUST DONT GIVE UP!! I don't really know what to tell you. I'm sure you're weighing and measuring, eating your points and accurately counting. You're going to your meetings, you're exercising. Are you getting in all of your Good Healthy Guidelines? Have your talked to your leader about it? I know an average of 0.8 per week may not sound like much but you're actually in the range of 1/2 to 2 pounds per week so you are on track for a healthy rate of weight loss. Faster would be better, I know, but you didn't put in on over night so you cant expect to take it off overnight.

Just remember that all of your efforts are paying off! You are losing weight plus you're learning to make healthy choices as well. It's coming off so just be patient.

We're all here if you need us.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

So tomorrow it will be 9 years since a little 11-day old bundle of joy arrived on our door step. We were his foster parents for his first 6 months and adopted him when he was 7 months old. I'm not sure why I'm thinking about this today because that date usually comes and goes by without me even noticing it but today for some reason, I am thinking about it. Samuel just turned 9 last week. He's in grade 4 now. Maybe I'm just sensing that he's growing up. Every once in a while he'll tell me that he's 'a man now'. Anyway, I just needed to say all that. I know it doesn't have anything to with the topic of the thread but I just needed to say it. Thanks, Jessie.

 

[Sandi]

So tomorrow it will be 9 years since a little 11-day old bundle of joy arrived on our door step. We were his foster parents for his first 6 months and adopted him when he was 7 months old. I'm not sure why I'm thinking about this today because that date usually comes and goes by without me even noticing it but today for some reason, I am thinking about it. Samuel just turned 9 last week. He's in grade 4 now. Maybe I'm just sensing that he's growing up. Every once in a while he'll tell me that he's 'a man now'. Anyway, I just needed to say all that. I know it doesn't have anything to with the topic of the thread but I just needed to say it. Thanks, Jessie.

Jessie, I think it's totally appropriate for our thread. Part of why many of us are doing this is to set a good example for our children and to live long lives to enjoy them. My baby (my only) turns 16 on Saturday, so I can totally relate.

A few years ago, I remember sitting with my mom who had just gone through triple bypass heart surgery and looking at all the tubes, etc. coming out of her thinking "I will never make my daughter have to watch me like this." My mom was/is overweight with other weight related health problems. I lost weight that year and then gained it back. I'm doing a better job this time around.

So, thanks for your kind words in your post and for making me focus on why I'm putting in this hard work to be a better me.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

'Morning everyone!

I had a WW smoothie for breakfast this morning. A chocolate smoothie mix with milk, crushed ice, half a banana and a TBSP of Peanut butter. It was sooo good! I think I'm going to make the WW zero point soup today.

There are a couple of you weighing in today so good luck!

That sounds yummy, how many points is the smoothie when you add the peanut butter and banana? I usually add frozen raspberries to mine.

Hello everyone

Just came from weigh in and the good news is I'm down 2lbs . The bad news is I still have 3.4 to go to get to weight before Disney . Tomorrow is my 1 year anniversary of joining WW (this time around) and I have mixed feelings. Part of me can't believe I've come this far this time and part of me thinks I should be further along. But it is what it is and I'm not stressing about it. I much rather be where I am today than where I was 365 days ago . Hope everyone else who is weighing in today or tomorrow has great success.

Congratulations on your one year anniversary! I had mixed feelings too. I wanted to be at goal weight at my anniversary. But, I told myself that it I was much better off now than when I started WW and it doesn't matter what number the scale says.

Yesterday was my WI day and I gained a pound. I was so down about it, you guys, that I didn't even come here to post and get some moral support. So, here I am today. Last night I was still mad (and hungry), so I ate cheese and crackers (counted it though) which is a trigger for me. I don't have a good explanation for the gain, so I'm bummed. I started training for a 5K 2 weeks ago, so I've been getting lots of exercise (and my thighs will soon be steel!), but it seems like lately every time I take a step forward in the weight loss, I take two steps back. I did look at the bigger picture, but seeing a 0.8 pound loss per week average over the last couple months is sad for the amount of effort this has been.

Okay, I'm done griping and I'm back on the bus. Thanks for listening.

It could just be water weight, or you could have added muscle but lost inches. Do you track your measurements? Hang in there and keep tracking. Hopefully next week will be better.

Jessie, I think it's totally appropriate for our thread. Part of why many of us are doing this is to set a good example for our children and to live long lives to enjoy them. My baby (my only) turns 16 on Saturday, so I can totally relate.

A few years ago, I remember sitting with my mom who had just gone through triple bypass heart surgery and looking at all the tubes, etc. coming out of her thinking "I will never make my daughter have to watch me like this." My mom was/is overweight with other weight related health problems. I lost weight that year and then gained it back. I'm doing a better job this time around.

So, thanks for your kind words in your post and for making me focus on why I'm putting in this hard work to be a better me.

Triple bypass heart surgery. So scary! I hope she is doing okay now.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

So tomorrow it will be 9 years since a little 11-day old bundle of joy arrived on our door step. We were his foster parents for his first 6 months and adopted him when he was 7 months old. I'm not sure why I'm thinking about this today because that date usually comes and goes by without me even noticing it but today for some reason, I am thinking about it. Samuel just turned 9 last week. He's in grade 4 now. Maybe I'm just sensing that he's growing up. Every once in a while he'll tell me that he's 'a man now'. Anyway, I just needed to say all that. I know it doesn't have anything to with the topic of the thread but I just needed to say it. Thanks, Jessie.

Congratulations on the special anniversary day. What a wonderful memory to share with us!