Weight Watchers Chat

[natashag76]

Well, since we all seem to be confessing our WW sins...I thought I'd join in

I had one mini Milky Way and one mini Twix.

But I also have a question for the old timers (so to speak).
This week I had a terrible allergic reaction which sent me to the ER. I was put on Prednisone to bring down the hives and control my breathing - I've never had an allergy to anything in my 34 years, so I was totally freaked out.
Anyway, so they warned me about potential weight gain with the meds and all that kind of stuff.
So my question is, has anyone had this happen? Perhaps not with the same medication, but weight gain due to non-food issues? How long did it take to go back to normal? And on top of that, they told me to choose bland mild foods until we know what's causing all this. So of course I'm now living on pasta, rice, toast. A little fruit but if it's a citrus allergy I need to tread carefully. Grrrr...

Thanks for any tips and help you all can share!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

I did Simply Filling for a while but stalled on it. I'm a REALLY slow loser and it was frustrating.

There will be a new program in a couple of weeks so I wouldn't change anything until we all learn about the new way of doing things. My leader says that it's really good (but she is a HUGE WW cheerleader ).

What is the roll-out date for the States???? I can hardly wait to start talking about it! It's December 5 for us.

 

[Sandi]

Well, since we all seem to be confessing our WW sins...I thought I'd join in

I had one mini Milky Way and one mini Twix.

But I also have a question for the old timers (so to speak).
This week I had a terrible allergic reaction which sent me to the ER. I was put on Prednisone to bring down the hives and control my breathing - I've never had an allergy to anything in my 34 years, so I was totally freaked out.
Anyway, so they warned me about potential weight gain with the meds and all that kind of stuff.
So my question is, has anyone had this happen? Perhaps not with the same medication, but weight gain due to non-food issues? How long did it take to go back to normal? And on top of that, they told me to choose bland mild foods until we know what's causing all this. So of course I'm now living on pasta, rice, toast. A little fruit but if it's a citrus allergy I need to tread carefully. Grrrr...

Thanks for any tips and help you all can share!

I'm sorry this happened to you. I've never been put on a drug that caused weight gain, but I know several people who have or are. One gal in my Zumba class is on a maintenance drug that is causing weight gain. I feel terrible for her. You really have to discuss this with your doctor or nurse. They'll get you started off on the right foot and help you with real expectations and outcomes. Hopefully this will be resolved quickly and they'll be able to pinpoint your allergy fast. Good luck.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Anyway, so they warned me about potential weight gain with the meds and all that kind of stuff.
So my question is, has anyone had this happen? Perhaps not with the same medication, but weight gain due to non-food issues? How long did it take to go back to normal? And on top of that, they told me to choose bland mild foods until we know what's causing all this. So of course I'm now living on pasta, rice, toast. A little fruit but if it's a citrus allergy I need to tread carefully. Grrrr...

It hasn't happened to me but I do hope someone can help you with this. You wont be on the medication very long will you??

 

[natashag76]

Thanks for the replies!
So far the medical community is putting my weight gain on the back burner - which I can understand, of course. It's just that I've been chugging along nicely with WW, averaging a little over 1 lb a week and then this happens. Just very frustrating. I shouldn't be on the meds very long, just another day or 2.
I'll let you know how it progresses.

 

[brunette8706]

I did Simply Filling for a while but stalled on it. I'm a REALLY slow loser and it was frustrating.

There will be a new program in a couple of weeks so I wouldn't change anything until we all learn about the new way of doing things. My leader says that it's really good (but she is a HUGE WW cheerleader ).

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Ooooh! Can't wait to hear about the new technique. Thanks Robin.

 

[cepmom]

There will be a new program in a couple of weeks so I wouldn't change anything until we all learn about the new way of doing things. My leader says that it's really good (but she is a HUGE WW cheerleader ).

I work for WW and the new program is really good! I can't give out any details but it's exciting...you won't be disappointed!

 

[cepmom]

What is the roll-out date for the States???? I can hardly wait to start talking about it! It's December 5 for us.

it's on 11/28

 

[robinb]

What is the roll-out date for the States???? I can hardly wait to start talking about it! It's December 5 for us.

I heard it was mid-late November. The WW Center I go to has been cleared out for all the new promotional items.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

ok I am back from WI and it was not pretty...up 3.6 in 2 weeks. but it was not unexpected. I put myself up to a challenge this week....I need new running shoes and I was going to get them on my way home from the meeting today but then I decided that I will get them next week, but only if I lose weight. I feel like that "dangling carrot" will help keep my mind in the game so to speak.

So how's PointsPlus workin' for ya?! I assume since you're staff, your living the program.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

I heard it was mid-late November. The WW Center I go to has been cleared out for all the new promotional items.

Not much left on our shelves either.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

You can sent all extra "bonus" points to me if you'd like , I wish. No, you don't have to use them but they are there if you need them.

Really did my best today. Was good all day and great for dinner. Only manged to eat 1 mini butterfinger and 1 mini almond joy. Hopefully next week I can stay away from the candy while everyone is at school.

You've been quiet yesterday and today... you didn't get into the Halloween candy again, did you???

 

[cepmom]

So how's PointsPlus workin' for ya?! I assume since you're staff, your living the program.

when I live the new program, it works! My first two weeks, I lost 4.4 lbs. Then I jumped ship due to some stress at my other job and school etc, etc. I stopped counting and tracking and 3.6 came back on . All that was totally my fault, not the program haha...even though I'm staff, I'm still human! sorry, can't say anything else!

 

[Sandi]

Thanks for the replies!
So far the medical community is putting my weight gain on the back burner - which I can understand, of course. It's just that I've been chugging along nicely with WW, averaging a little over 1 lb a week and then this happens. Just very frustrating. I shouldn't be on the meds very long, just another day or 2.
I'll let you know how it progresses.

If it's only for a couple more days, it won't be a long term problem. I was thinking it would be for several weeks or more. I wish you well on this.

 

[brunette8706]

Good for you for getting right back on track! Good luck with your 6 pounds.





That's quite an obstacle course you're about to run through. It may be a little tricky but if you stay focused on the goal, you maybe able to pull it off. Bring some sort of anchor (your 10% key chain perhaps) with you to those events to help you keep your goal in mind. Congrats on your loss this week.


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Welcome to the thread, Brunette! For many of us here, this is not our first attempt at Weight Watchers. I didn't do Core or the Simply Filling technique so I can't be of any help to you on this but I do know that a lot of members have been successful on it.

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Hi! Thank you for the nice "welcome". Brunette

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Hi everyone!

I should have posted here earlier. I'm been a Weight Watcher member for over a year and a half. I really like the program although I've had many road blocks along the way.

I lost almost 15 pounds and then I lost my job. The stress from the job loss as well the medical conditions that I have (PCOS and an underactive thyroid) contributed to me putting all of the weight back on plus some. I work every week to get it off though. I'm a twin and we both are having a problem with losing weight. Our endo put us on a medicine to help with the weight loss called Victoza. It made me sick so I went off of it while my sister stayed on it for a few more weeks. Then she was put in the hospital with pancreatitis from the Victoza. She was doing very well with the Victoza - almost 9 pounds in 3 weeks.

It's frustrating to say the least but we are still at it. We won't give up and I love going to the Weight Watcher meetings. We have a wonderful leader who never fails to make me smile even if I gain weight.

I am excited to hear about the new plan!!!!

 

[sjms71]

You've been quiet yesterday and today... you didn't get into the Halloween candy again, did you???

Awe, glad I was missed. I always feel like I stalking this thread . No, I'm here just been busy the last two days and not eating candy either . I set a small piece aside and told myself I can have it on Thursday if I have a good weigh in. Of course halloween yesterday kept me busy, plus kids had sleepovers the night before. I'm also trying to get ready for a yard sale on Saturday. So, I've been knee deep in closets and the attic, OMG too many christmas decorations up there (no not really ). Then everyone is complaining that they want flannel sheets on their beds, is a mother's work never done. Oh and how about the the project my daughter said was due on Wed. She can't work on it tomorrow because it's her band concert. Only 5 weeks until our next break, amen .

 

[sjms71]

Well I had a pretty good weigh in Saturday morning. Down 1.6.....Now I didn't do to bad Saturday but everything went down the drain yesterday afternoon and on....But back on track today! I have my sister in laws wedding in 5 weeks and I would love to be down another 5lbs by then. Doable???? Yes.....if I can make it thru 2 bridal showers, 1 bachelorette party, and Thanksgiving. Wish me luck! I really really want to lose that 5lbs but looking at all the temptations ahead is not good.

Hope everyone has a good week!

Great Job on 1.6

I just did load of laundry -- jeans for DS9. One thing that I like about winter is that there are no grass stains to deal with.

Today in the washer, I found 3 Silly Bands and in the dryer, I found another Silly Band, a piece of plastic from something and a Club Penguin medallion. I cant wait until he gets a job and start carrying around change in his pockets!

, hmm sounds very familiar

Well, since we all seem to be confessing our WW sins...I thought I'd join in

I had one mini Milky Way and one mini Twix.

But I also have a question for the old timers (so to speak).
This week I had a terrible allergic reaction which sent me to the ER. I was put on Prednisone to bring down the hives and control my breathing - I've never had an allergy to anything in my 34 years, so I was totally freaked out.
Anyway, so they warned me about potential weight gain with the meds and all that kind of stuff.
So my question is, has anyone had this happen? Perhaps not with the same medication, but weight gain due to non-food issues? How long did it take to go back to normal? And on top of that, they told me to choose bland mild foods until we know what's causing all this. So of course I'm now living on pasta, rice, toast. A little fruit but if it's a citrus allergy I need to tread carefully. Grrrr...

Thanks for any tips and help you all can share!

Unfortunatly, prednisone is very well known to cause bloating and weight gain, hang in there though .

Hi everyone!

I should have posted here earlier. I'm been a Weight Watcher member for over a year and a half. I really like the program although I've had many road blocks along the way.

I lost almost 15 pounds and then I lost my job. The stress from the job loss as well the medical conditions that I have (PCOS and an underactive thyroid) contributed to me putting all of the weight back on plus some. I work every week to get it off though. I'm a twin and we both are having a problem with losing weight. Our endo put us on a medicine to help with the weight loss called Victoza. It made me sick so I went off of it while my sister stayed on it for a few more weeks. Then she was put in the hospital with pancreatitis from the Victoza. She was doing very well with the Victoza - almost 9 pounds in 3 weeks.

It's frustrating to say the least but we are still at it. We won't give up and I love going to the Weight Watcher meetings. We have a wonderful leader who never fails to make me smile even if I gain weight.

I am excited to hear about the new plan!!!!

So sorry you've had a tough time of it, I too have some medical issues and on meds from my endo so, I feel your pain. But glad you're not giving up. My leader is the same way, just love her.

 

[sjms71]

Ok, we didn't have too many weigh ins this week so......

Week of 10/31 we lost 4 lbs

10/18 YTD: 19.6 Lbs

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I just got back from my weekend at Disney. I haven't weighed myself, but I think I made some good choices, but had a lot of fun too. I gave all the candy I got from the Trick or Treating at the Halloween Party to the kids and DH.

Tomorrow, I start tracking again. Friday Morning is my weigh-in.