Weight Watchers Chat

[daisy2]

Well I weighed in today! And my goal from last week was to lose 1.4 pounds to hit my 40 pounds! I did it!! I did it!! I lost 1.4 pounds! So my total lost is 40 pounds and I got a 5 pound star to boot! Now onto my next 10 pounds!!!Yippee!!!

 

[Alice_in_Wonderland]

Well I weighed in today! And my goal from last week was to lose 1.4 pounds to hit my 40 pounds! I did it!! I did it!! I lost 1.4 pounds! So my total lost is 40 pounds and I got a 5 pound star to boot! Now onto my next 10 pounds!!!Yippee!!!

Daisy2-Congrats!!! Very exciting!!

 

[mrzrich]

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.

Well I weighed in today! And my goal from last week was to lose 1.4 pounds to hit my 40 pounds! I did it!! I did it!! I lost 1.4 pounds! So my total lost is 40 pounds and I got a 5 pound star to boot! Now onto my next 10 pounds!!!Yippee!!!

What a bunch of losers!

 

[sjms71]

Well I weighed in today! And my goal from last week was to lose 1.4 pounds to hit my 40 pounds! I did it!! I did it!! I lost 1.4 pounds! So my total lost is 40 pounds and I got a 5 pound star to boot! Now onto my next 10 pounds!!!Yippee!!!

You rock girl!!! Awesome job on the 1.4 and the 40lbs.

What a bunch of losers!

 

[Wonders10]

Ugh, I can't get back on track! I weighed this morning and am up a pound from about a month ago. I've been exactly the same since then - odd, yes. It's also "that time" so it could also be due to that. I am really needing to buckle down because I'm starting to fall back into that old routine I had before I started WW - eating whatever I want, whenever I want. Not good. I've already planned out some meals - which helps.

My question for you all - I'm single, I eat alone. I don't like going through the process of cooking and then having all these leftovers, which I can only handle for one night. I almost feel like its wasteful, but I'm getting sick of the foods I've been eating/preparing. Any tips for cooking for one while on WW? Moreso for dinner...

 

[mrzrich]

Ugh, I can't get back on track! I weighed this morning and am up a pound from about a month ago. I've been exactly the same since then - odd, yes. It's also "that time" so it could also be due to that. I am really needing to buckle down because I'm starting to fall back into that old routine I had before I started WW - eating whatever I want, whenever I want. Not good. I've already planned out some meals - which helps.

My question for you all - I'm single, I eat alone. I don't like going through the process of cooking and then having all these leftovers, which I can only handle for one night. I almost feel like its wasteful, but I'm getting sick of the foods I've been eating/preparing. Any tips for cooking for one while on WW? Moreso for dinner...

I would imagine the best and most economical thing to do is to freeze some food. Either break up packages of meat as soon as you get home, or cook up batches of food and freeze yourself some homemade TV dinners.

 

[mrzrich]

I wrote this post a year ago this weekend:

DH and DS went on a cub scout camping trip this weekend. I didn't wait two minutes after they left to jump in the car and go crazy at Publix. I bought Chips and dip, chicken wings, baked clams, spanikpita, chicken salad, frozen pizza, honey chicken, creamed spinach, chimichangas, a can of redi-whip, kozy shak rice pudding, oreos and Ice cream.

Most of these items are never in our house as they are major trigger foods for me.

Last night I watched chick flicks and ate about half of these items. Alone.

This morning I woke up and cancelled my WW membership.

I just can't be trusted alone with food.

DH and DS are going camping with the cub scouts once again this weekend. I am nervous, because whenever I have had the house to myself in the past I have binged. I am going to fill the house with healthy snacks. I also know that this year I have you guys for support.

 

[Wonders10]

I wrote this post a year ago this weekend:




DH and DS are going camping with the cub scouts once again this weekend. I am nervous, because whenever I have had the house to myself in the past I have binged. I am going to fill the house with healthy snacks. I also know that this year I have you guys for support.

Okay, I could have written this...minus the husband and son part Seriously, I do that now and I live alone. It's Saturday and I'm *insert emotion here* so I head to a grocery store - that I don't normally shop at; wouldn't want them knowing I was buying and eating such horrible food, and go nuts. I'm thisclose to getting to that place again. And I don't want to be.

I actually have memories of being a child, maybe 7-8 years old, and sneaking food early in the morning while my mom was still sleeping. Ice cream has the most prominent memory but I'm pretty sure I would eat other things. Just enough for me to eat it and get my "fix" but without anyone noticing that any was eaten. I also notice that when I watch shows related to eating disorders, like "What's eating you?" on E!, it tends to make me want to binge. And even though the people in the show have problems, I'm still jealous of them because they are thin. Sick I know.

Anyway, I'm trying really hard to change that mindset. You can do it...think about how far you've come this past year.

 

[Alice_in_Wonderland]

Okay, I could have written this...minus the husband and son part Seriously, I do that now and I live alone. It's Saturday and I'm *insert emotion here* so I head to a grocery store - that I don't normally shop at; wouldn't want them knowing I was buying and eating such horrible food, and go nuts. I'm thisclose to getting to that place again. And I don't want to be.

I actually have memories of being a child, maybe 7-8 years old, and sneaking food early in the morning while my mom was still sleeping. Ice cream has the most prominent memory but I'm pretty sure I would eat other things. Just enough for me to eat it and get my "fix" but without anyone noticing that any was eaten. I also notice that when I watch shows related to eating disorders, like "What's eating you?" on E!, it tends to make me want to binge. And even though the people in the show have problems, I'm still jealous of them because they are thin. Sick I know.

Anyway, I'm trying really hard to change that mindset. You can do it...think about how far you've come this past year.

First of all, I am sorry you are feeling this way because it sounds like there are a lot of emotions there that wants to come out. Sometimes with emotions it is just better to get it all up and out. As bad as they feel they really won't harm us. If you have someone to call and talk to or a journal to get it all out in, then that might be a good strategy to try.

The other thing I can suggest (not that I have any of the answers at all) is that you plan an activity that is a treat for yourself other than food. When I was single, just broken up with my 9 year relationship, and feeling low I went out one day and joined a karate class. It was so much fun and I made so many great friends there. Plus, the exercise helped with my weight loss. Do you have an activity that you have always wanted to try? Now might be a great time to try it!

Some times we feel like we are stuck in old habits/patterns but if we are aware of it , as you seem to be, then we can come up with ways to kick that habit out of our lives.

Anyway, sorry if I sound like a know it all. I just understand the feelings that you are expressing (been there a million times) and hope that you feel better soon!!! Let us know how it goes for you!

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I weighed in this morning and lost another 2 pounds!

Congratulations to the other losers out there...


I have to agree with the previous poster who recommended going out and doing something so that you are not sitting in the house alone. My husband works nights and I frequently would find myself eating because I was lonely.

Now, I walk with a friend we have a great neighborhood for walking and frequently will find ourselves easily walking and chatting for an hour and a half. I use a Nike app on my iphone to monitor my pace while we walk.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I wrote this post a year ago this weekend:




DH and DS are going camping with the cub scouts once again this weekend. I am nervous, because whenever I have had the house to myself in the past I have binged. I am going to fill the house with healthy snacks. I also know that this year I have you guys for support.

We are here for you...can you make some plans to go out with some friends? Go see a movie *(careful about the popcorn) or somehow get out of the house? Go shopping for a new outfit? Get your nails done or get a massage?

 

[Sandi]

My question for you all - I'm single, I eat alone. I don't like going through the process of cooking and then having all these leftovers, which I can only handle for one night. I almost feel like its wasteful, but I'm getting sick of the foods I've been eating/preparing. Any tips for cooking for one while on WW? Moreso for dinner...

Have you tried the WW frozen meals? They are pretty economical -- I stock up when the store has them 5 for $9. They're quite good. I need a cup of soup or a salad with them to make a meal. I have one for lunch almost every day. Some people say I shouldn't use that crutch, but I don't think I'm learning bad habits. I'm just sometimes lazy. DD16 occasionally has one for after school and it's better than chips, etc. (which are no longer allowed in the house due to my addiction -- I think my DH has some hidden).

 

[Wonders10]

Have you tried the WW frozen meals? They are pretty economical -- I stock up when the store has them 5 for $9. They're quite good. I need a cup of soup or a salad with them to make a meal. I have one for lunch almost every day. Some people say I shouldn't use that crutch, but I don't think I'm learning bad habits. I'm just sometimes lazy. DD16 occasionally has one for after school and it's better than chips, etc. (which are no longer allowed in the house due to my addiction -- I think my DH has some hidden).

Yes, I eat those...actually the lean cuisines more so. I have one on Fridays for lunch and allow myself 1 for dinner one night a week. I just don't want to rely on frozen food for the bulk of my meals, and really want to start eating more nutritiously - without wasting a ton of leftovers.

Thanks also for the kind words about getting out of the house and trying to distract myself. The funny thing is that I have the same urge after I have gone out and done something with friends or family. Strange I know. I think it is just a really bad habit I've gotten myself into for comfort - whether I'm happy or sad or somewhere in between. I'm definitely good at recognizing when I get in those moods so I'm trying really hard, this time especially, to get past it.

 

[Alice_in_Wonderland]

I can understand about feeling lonely after seeing friends/family. I always used to binge after family gatherings (sometimes due to feeling lonely, sometimes due to stress). Some ways that I have handled that is :

1) getting my calander out to see that the next day or week I have another thing/event to go to (that is why an activity helped. Karate was 3 times a week. By the weekend I was desperate for some alone time)

2) substitute something hot to drink like tea for a binge. Yeah, I know it doens't sound satisfying but it actually gives me what I am looking for in a binge. With the variety of tea flavors you can get something that tastes decadent with zero calories. It is warm and feels up your belly so you feel full. And, it lets me feel like I am doing something positive for myself instead of hurting myself with a binge. It wasn't easy to do it the first few times, but after a while I stared craving tea instead of junk food.

As you can see emtional eating has been something I have struggled with for a long time. It is a hard thing to deal with and I have yet to figure it all out. But, we are here for you!!

 

[sjms71]

Boy I missed a lot on here today. Spent the afternoon with 6, 7th grade girls at the zoo.....boy do I need a margarita.......and I don't drink

I wrote this post a year ago this weekend:




DH and DS are going camping with the cub scouts once again this weekend. I am nervous, because whenever I have had the house to myself in the past I have binged. I am going to fill the house with healthy snacks. I also know that this year I have you guys for support.

It's times like these I wish we all lived by each other so we can give each other hands on support. You have come so far. I've said this a dozen times it's all mental, at least most of it. You post here every second if you need too and we will be here to support you and help you through the weekend. YOU CAN DO IT.

Okay, I could have written this...minus the husband and son part Seriously, I do that now and I live alone. It's Saturday and I'm *insert emotion here* so I head to a grocery store - that I don't normally shop at; wouldn't want them knowing I was buying and eating such horrible food, and go nuts. I'm thisclose to getting to that place again. And I don't want to be.

I actually have memories of being a child, maybe 7-8 years old, and sneaking food early in the morning while my mom was still sleeping. Ice cream has the most prominent memory but I'm pretty sure I would eat other things. Just enough for me to eat it and get my "fix" but without anyone noticing that any was eaten. I also notice that when I watch shows related to eating disorders, like "What's eating you?" on E!, it tends to make me want to binge. And even though the people in the show have problems, I'm still jealous of them because they are thin. Sick I know.

Anyway, I'm trying really hard to change that mindset. You can do it...think about how far you've come this past year.

You can do it too, I always hated people who said, "if I can do it anyone can" blah, blah, now I believe that. Hang in there.

First of all, I am sorry you are feeling this way because it sounds like there are a lot of emotions there that wants to come out. Sometimes with emotions it is just better to get it all up and out. As bad as they feel they really won't harm us. If you have someone to call and talk to or a journal to get it all out in, then that might be a good strategy to try.

The other thing I can suggest (not that I have any of the answers at all) is that you plan an activity that is a treat for yourself other than food. When I was single, just broken up with my 9 year relationship, and feeling low I went out one day and joined a karate class. It was so much fun and I made so many great friends there. Plus, the exercise helped with my weight loss. Do you have an activity that you have always wanted to try? Now might be a great time to try it!

Some times we feel like we are stuck in old habits/patterns but if we are aware of it , as you seem to be, then we can come up with ways to kick that habit out of our lives.

Anyway, sorry if I sound like a know it all. I just understand the feelings that you are expressing (been there a million times) and hope that you feel better soon!!! Let us know how it goes for you!

Very wise words

 

[sjms71]

I weighed in this morning and lost another 2 pounds!

woohoo

 

[mrzrich]

DH and DS have left. I went to Publix, bought a bag of apples, a bag of salad and some baby carrots.

I'm going to make some SF Lime Jello tonight.

Dinner is 1 cup of Shrimp with Broccoli over 1/2 cup rice.

So far so good.

 

[mrzrich]

Have you guys heard anything about the new plan starting at the end of November?

I've heard Fruits as well as non starchy veggies will now be free (Including Bananas?)

I've heard the points formula will be entirely different, deeming our points calculators and scales worthless. The new formula will account for protein and carbs.

Snacky, bready foods will cost more points. BUT we will also get more points a day.

Supposed to roll out at meeting the week after Thanksgiving.

Google WW new plan 2011.

 

[Alice_in_Wonderland]

Have you guys heard anything about the new plan starting at the end of November?

I've heard Fruits as well as non starchy veggies will now be free (Including Bananas?)

I've heard the points formula will be entirely different, deeming our points calculators and scales worthless. The new formula will account for protein and carbs.

Snacky, bready foods will cost more points. BUT we will also get more points a day.

Supposed to roll out at meeting the week after Thanksgiving.

Google WW new plan 2011.

From your post to God's ears!! The current systems makes carbs the foods with the lowest points so you tend to eat more of them. Not everyone's body can handle carbs that well (like me). It would be nice to have a system where I could be able to eat the amount of protein that works best for me.
At the same time, on the WW boards there are so many rumours about what is going to happen in Novemeber it is tough to tell what is what. Where did you get your information from??? Thanks for sharing!

 

[mrzrich]

Read it on 3 fat chicks boards. Of course it is all rumors, but it is similar to the German pro points system. (Never understood why the program is different in different countries)