Weight Watchers Chat

[k_null81]

Thanks Sandi-message received loud and clear I am getting ready to go to a 10am meeting at my local center. Thanks for the help everyone!!!!

I like weighing in at the meeting helps me stay accountable. I try to stay for meeting as well.

Good luck! And this board is a great support system!

 

[Sandi]

Just back from my Wednesday WI and I'm down 1.6#. That is kind of making up for the gain from prior weeks.

It was interesting to hear some success stories in my meeting today. One woman reached her 50 pound mark today. She had been bummed last week because she had gained weight. This week, she lost all that plus enough to get her to 50 pounds. Does this sound familiar?!? Another lady was all excited because she had flown for the first time without having to ask for a seatbelt extender.

Anyway, that is part of why the meetings are valuable. Other people have had the same struggles we've had and have ideas for climbing over them.

Can't wait to hear how everyone else does. I think we have a number of people who do WI's Wednesday thru Friday.

 

[natashag76]

Hi everyone - sorry I didn't check in last week.
I had my WI this a.m. and I'm down 1 lb., so I have officially hit my first 5 lb
I hope everyone is doing well!

 

[Alice_in_Wonderland]

Just back from my Wednesday WI and I'm down 1.6#. That is kind of making up for the gain from prior weeks.

Congrats, that is amazing

I tried a new meeting time and leader than I normally go to (during all of my 20 times joining and quitting WW). This leader had lost 100lbs. That was exciting to me because that is about what I want to lose. She also really made a point of non-scale success being as important as scale success. That was nice to hear. WW has really made some positive changes since I was last there. I also found the information on the "set points foods" and that will save me so many headaches. I have to mostly eat core/filling foods because I have Celiacs disease so "set points" is a life saver.

Now, hopefully when they roll out the new program in November it won't be completely different than things are right now.

Everyone thank you for all of your help. I really feel like I am on my way towards a better, healthier life. Thank you for all of your support!!!!

 

[Sandi]

I tried a new meeting time and leader than I normally go to (during all of my 20 times joining and quitting WW). This leader had lost 100lbs. That was exciting to me because that is about what I want to lose.

Sometimes you have to shop around for a Leader and group that clicks with you. I tried three different meeting times and leaders before I found my connection. Now I'm addicted to Kathy at noon on Wednesdays.

 

[sjms71]

Just back from my Wednesday WI and I'm down 1.6#. That is kind of making up for the gain from prior weeks.

Way to Go Sandi ..........I'll be adding that number to my weekly total

Hi everyone - sorry I didn't check in last week.
I had my WI this a.m. and I'm down 1 lb., so I have officially hit my first 5 lb
I hope everyone is doing well!

Great Job You are now 5lbs closer to goal.

Congrats, that is amazing

I tried a new meeting time and leader than I normally go to (during all of my 20 times joining and quitting WW). This leader had lost 100lbs. That was exciting to me because that is about what I want to lose. She also really made a point of non-scale success being as important as scale success. That was nice to hear. WW has really made some positive changes since I was last there. I also found the information on the "set points foods" and that will save me so many headaches. I have to mostly eat core/filling foods because I have Celiacs disease so "set points" is a life saver.

Now, hopefully when they roll out the new program in November it won't be completely different than things are right now.

Everyone thank you for all of your help. I really feel like I am on my way towards a better, healthier life. Thank you for all of your support!!!!

Glad you got a lot out of the meeting. Good luck, don't forget to check in with your progress.

 

[sjms71]

So, weigh in is tomorrow and I know I shouldn't weigh myself everyday but just can't help it. As of now I've stayed the same all week . I've really stepped up my game this week, especially after my potato chip mental break down on Saturday . I really have been running like crazy and my HRM says I'm burning a ton of calories. I'm bad about eating my activity points so trying to eat a little more today hoping that will do the trick. We will see what tomorrow brings.

 

[mrzrich]

Home from WI. Down 1.4!

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
Week 6 Down 2.2
Week 7 Down 1.4

7 week total Down 8.4, 10 weeks to go!

Made a pumpkin spice cake tonight. 1 box spice cake mix, 1 15oz can pumpkin, 1/2 cup water. Bake at 350 for 30-35 min. I cut it into 16 pieces. 3pts each.

 

[sjms71]

Home from WI. Down 1.4!

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
Week 6 Down 2.2
Week 7 Down 1.4

7 week total Down 8.4, 10 weeks to go!

Made a pumpkin spice cake tonight. 1 box spice cake mix, 1 15oz can pumpkin, 1/2 cup water. Bake at 350 for 30-35 min. I cut it into 16 pieces. 3pts each.

You are doing awesome!!!! adding your number to our weekly total, stay tuned I will post on Sunday.

Ok, the pumpkin spice cake sounds good. Did you top it with anything?

 

[mrzrich]

You are doing awesome!!!! adding your number to our weekly total, stay tuned I will post on Sunday.

Ok, the pumpkin spice cake sounds good. Did you top it with anything?

I'll probably just put some cool whip free on top.

 

[Alice_in_Wonderland]

Home from WI. Down 1.4!

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
Week 6 Down 2.2
Week 7 Down 1.4

7 week total Down 8.4, 10 weeks to go!

Congrats!!!!!

First night on program and already hungry and out of points. I keep telling myself that nothing tastes as good as thin (thin while on my next Disney vacation ) feels. Have a great night all!!

 

[sjms71]

I'll probably just put some cool whip free on top.

That is what I was thinking too, going to get the stuff at the store. Thanks again for the recipe.

Congrats!!!!!

First night on program and already hungry and out of points. I keep telling myself that nothing tastes as good as thin (thin while on my next Disney vacation ) feels. Have a great night all!!

You got this girl, don't give in......

They need a detox treatment center for newbies starting out, . I remember that first week, hungry, headaches and I wanted to rip someones head off.

 

[Carlyzmom]

Congrats!!!!!

First night on program and already hungry and out of points. I keep telling myself that nothing tastes as good as thin (thin while on my next Disney vacation ) feels. Have a great night all!!

Yes, it does take a while to figure this whole points thing out! I starved the first week too! Now, I have figured out how to space them out all day. I just had a 2 point WW chocolate ice cream cone! Those keep me ALIVE! LOL They are so good, and they make you feel like you are not on a diet.

 

[Alice_in_Wonderland]

Thanks guys, but I survived. Hopefully I will adjust more quickly today. Have a great day everyone!!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Home from WI. Down 1.4!

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
Week 6 Down 2.2
Week 7 Down 1.4

7 week total Down 8.4, 10 weeks to go!

Made a pumpkin spice cake tonight. 1 box spice cake mix, 1 15oz can pumpkin, 1/2 cup water. Bake at 350 for 30-35 min. I cut it into 16 pieces. 3pts each.

Congratulations on your loss, mrzrich! Doesn't look like you'll have any problem meeting that goal.

What size pan did you bake your cake in?

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Up 0.4 yesterday. But, as per usual...my own fault.


I had to work Tuesday night at 6pm. We only have one vehicle and as it worked out, in order to get DS to his typing class which is about half an hour away, my DH had to drop me off shortly after 4:30. Now, we receptionists work alone and lots of times, we don't see anyone for an hour at a time, sometimes longer. When I arrived (about 4:40), the ambulance and fire dept were sitting out front. A member happened to come in just as the receptionist screamed and dropped to the floor. They think she may have had a seizure. She was so lucky that someone was there to call 911 for her because for several minutes, she would have been unable to call for herself. I was early but I didn't get there until after Emergency Services had already arrived. I keep thinking how fortunate she was and how everything worked together. That member was there exactly when she needed her, and because I was early, I was able to finish her shift and the centre didn't have to be left unattended and probably unlocked. She's home from the hospital now but they haven't determined what actually happened to her yet.

 

[LMO429]

I just restarted weight watchers online yesterday. I did it in 2008 and lost 16 pounds

my question is the following:

after you go over your alloted points for the day (in my case its 21) why does it now take from the bonus points...it use to take from the activity points first and then the bonus points. I prefered it that way because then you can see how much more you could eat based on how much you burned for the day. (or at least that is the way i thought about it)...why did they change it I dont like it this way.

 

[Sandi]

Up 0.4 yesterday. But, as per usual...my own fault.


I had to work Tuesday night at 6pm. We only have one vehicle and as it worked out, in order to get DS to his typing class which is about half an hour away, my DH had to drop me off shortly after 4:30. Now, we receptionists work alone and lots of times, we don't see anyone for an hour at a time, sometimes longer. When I arrived (about 4:40), the ambulance and fire dept were sitting out front. A member happened to come in just as the receptionist screamed and dropped to the floor. They think she may have had a seizure. She was so lucky that someone was there to call 911 for her because for several minutes, she would have been unable to call for herself. I was early but I didn't get there until after Emergency Services had already arrived. I keep thinking how fortunate she was and how everything worked together. That member was there exactly when she needed her, and because I was early, I was able to finish her shift and the centre didn't have to be left unattended and probably unlocked. She's home from the hospital now but they haven't determined what actually happened to her yet.

Don't get down on yourself. Hope your colleague is doing well and that they can identify the problem. Scary.

I just restarted weight watchers online yesterday. I did it in 2008 and lost 16 pounds

my question is the following:

after you go over your alloted points for the day (in my case its 21) why does it now take from the bonus points...it use to take from the activity points first and then the bonus points. I prefered it that way because then you can see how much more you could eat based on how much you burned for the day. (or at least that is the way i thought about it)...why did they change it I dont like it this way.

I had the same question because I'm a repeater, too. In the end, it doesn't really matter what you call the "extra" point you use. You know how many APs you earn in a day, so if that's what you want to use first, just use that many of your WPs. It's sort of a mind game. I eventually (after 3 months) gave in to the system and it's working fine. I typically will use all my WPs and then rarely dip into my APs. I haven't earned 35 APs in a week, but I'll frequently get to 28 to 30.

Someone told me there used to be a rule that you couldn't use more than 4 APs a day. I didn't remember that. A calorie in is a calorie in whether you ingest it one one day or over the course of several days.

Incidentally, I recall looking for the answer to your question on the WW website and never found anything clear.

 

[sjms71]

My goodness I've been busy today but, down to business.....much to my surprise I was down 1.6 today . I have 1.8 to get to my pre-disney trip weight. It would be awesome to get back to that next week but, I'm not holding my breath.

Up 0.4 yesterday. But, as per usual...my own fault.

Hang in there kiddo. I also hope your co-worker is ok.

 

[Sandi]

My goodness I've been busy today but, down to business.....much to my surprise I was down 1.6 today . I have 1.8 to get to my pre-disney trip weight.

Three cheers for Stephanie!