Weight Watchers Chat

[Worfiedoodles]

I'm going to a cookie exchange on Sunday (no surprise there, eh? ) I'm making Pizzelle's which I LOVE! Since they're my favourite cookie, I'll be making a double batch so we'll have some left for us. They were a point each on the old points plan but I'm not sure what they will work out to be on Points+.

We go to my neighbor's on Christmas Eve and she always has fresh, homemade pizzelles -- I would love to know the points+ count! I usually just eat them and hope for the best...which is how I ended up in this place!

By the way, I had my first "victory" on the new program this afternoon. I wanted something to tide me over and pep me up before a meeting. I reached for rolos (yeah, I know), then grabbed grapes from my lunch bag instead -- and really felt good about making that choice!

Maria

 

[Sandi]

By the way, I had my first "victory" on the new program this afternoon. I wanted something to tide me over and pep me up before a meeting. I reached for rolos (yeah, I know), then grabbed grapes from my lunch bag instead -- and really felt good about making that choice!

Maria

That is perfect Maria. You should feel good about that choice -- not something a lot of us would have done not that long ago.

 

[Sandi]

Good job on your loss!! I would say if you use Etools then just stick with that instead of buying all new stuff. Do you have a smartphone with access to Etools? If not, get a calculator for $5.95 to keep in your bag ...you can use it at the grocery store to check PP values of things you are buying

I think the only thing that I would buy is the calculator. I need one at home on the counter and one in my purse for when I'm out shopping so I'll be buying an extra one. You've got a food list in your new pocket guide and you can use e-tools when your near your computer. You can also look up the points values of specific restaurants on their websites. In my opinion, the calculator is all you need to buy of the new stuff. You may want the 3 month journal but you've also got access to that on e-tools and the little one that you can get at your meeting each week. I'll be curious to learn what everyone does buy!

I have a Blackberry phone and use it to access e-tools. I'm pretty religious about tracking on-line, so haven't had to journal on hard paper in months. There is a points calculator that I can access from my BB; is that what the stand alone calculator would be/do? Looks like I can save some money. Thanks for the advice. It is greatly appreciated.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

I have a Blackberry phone and use it to access e-tools. I'm pretty religious about tracking on-line, so haven't had to journal on hard paper in months. There is a points calculator that I can access from my BB; is that what the stand alone calculator would be/do? Looks like I can save some money. Thanks for the advice. It is greatly appreciated.

I don't know what the BB will be able to do. The stand alone calculator will give you the points of individual foods, allow you to multiply or divide servings, keep track of your daily points and can also be used as a regular calculator.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

We go to my neighbor's on Christmas Eve and she always has fresh, homemade pizzelles -- I would love to know the points+ count! I usually just eat them and hope for the best...which is how I ended up in this place!

By the way, I had my first "victory" on the new program this afternoon. I wanted something to tide me over and pep me up before a meeting. I reached for rolos (yeah, I know), then grabbed grapes from my lunch bag instead -- and really felt good about making that choice!

Maria

I'm making them tomorrow so if I figure it out, I'll post the points for you. I'm hoping that they will still be one point each but sugar and flour have both increased in points values so they may be more then 1 point now. Here's hoping for the best!

That was a great victory, Maria! I would have been really tempted by those Rolos. I'm finding its really nice to have fruit to snack on although my weight doesn't seem to be reflecting that! .

 

[mrzrich]

Home from the meeting. Standing Room Only. Some people were very mad about not having a paper slide. Others were not convinced they could eat more points and 49 weeklies and still lose weight. I think some will quit, but then it will bounce back. It always does.

I gained 1 pound this week. Not too bad for Thanksgiving and a weekend of camping.

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
Week 8 UP 1
Week 9 UP .8
Week 10 Down 3.4
Week 11 Down 1.6
Week 12 Missed meeting
Week 13 Up 1

13 week total Down 10.6, 3 weeks to go! Probably won't make the 16 pounds, but with the new plan who knows?

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Home from the meeting. Standing Room Only. Some people were very mad about not having a paper slide. Others were not convinced they could eat more points and 49 weeklies and still lose weight. I think some will quit, but then it will bounce back. It always does.

I gained 1 pound this week. Not too bad for Thanksgiving and a weekend of camping.

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
Week 8 UP 1
Week 9 UP .8
Week 10 Down 3.4
Week 11 Down 1.6
Week 12 Missed meeting
Week 13 Up 1

13 week total Down 10.6, 3 weeks to go! Probably won't make the 16 pounds, but with the new plan who knows?

You might make it...you've had some good losses lately! Good luck.

 

[sjms71]

Wow, I must be a busy girl . My craft room has held me hostage all day however, happy to say all teacher's christmas gifts are complete. I'm exhausted too. Anyways, really excited about my meeting tomorrow.

Speaking of cookies...I've invented a new butterfinger-style cupcake. I'm dipping my latest creation into melted mint chocolate chips and rolling them in crushed candy canes!

And, SERIOUSLY! I never have to be reminded to eat!

Those sound very evil (in a good way). I think you need CA (cookies anonymous) .

Okay ladies, step back from the cookies. And, seriously, who needs to be reminded to eat!!!

I had my weigh in today and I was down 1.2 pounds from two weeks ago. I didn't do a WI last Wednesday -- do they have WW in Switzerland? Anyway, I was so psyched. The meeting was really good, too. I love my leader. I was a little late -- as were some others -- and my leader stayed after class to give us a remedial lesson with the new joiners. LOTS of new people today.

I haven't decided whether to buy the new materials. I do e-tools and that works really well for me. Do I want to spend $40 on new stuff that I'm not sure will get used. What did y'all do?

Good job on the 1.2 girl . Yes, I did need to stop my crafting and force myself to eat. I was hungry, just get so into my task I don't want to take time out to eat, but I did. I "may" buy the calculator depends how much they want for the dang thing.

By the way, I had my first "victory" on the new program this afternoon. I wanted something to tide me over and pep me up before a meeting. I reached for rolos (yeah, I know), then grabbed grapes from my lunch bag instead -- and really felt good about making that choice!

Maria

Maria great job on choosing those grapes

Home from the meeting. Standing Room Only. Some people were very mad about not having a paper slide. Others were not convinced they could eat more points and 49 weeklies and still lose weight. I think some will quit, but then it will bounce back. It always does.

I gained 1 pound this week. Not too bad for Thanksgiving and a weekend of camping.

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
Week 8 UP 1
Week 9 UP .8
Week 10 Down 3.4
Week 11 Down 1.6
Week 12 Missed meeting
Week 13 Up 1

13 week total Down 10.6, 3 weeks to go! Probably won't make the 16 pounds, but with the new plan who knows?

Well, 1lb isn't too bad like you said, especially coming off an eating holiday. You never know you may still make 16 in 16. I am going to try and get to my meeting a little early tomorrow just in case it's extra crowded.

 

[mrzrich]

Well, 1lb isn't too bad like you said, especially coming off an eating holiday. You never know you may still make 16 in 16. I am going to try and get to my meeting a little early tomorrow just in case it's extra crowded.

I strongly suggest that if you want to buy the deluxe kit with the free calculator, get there early. My meeting sold out of them. (I got the first one!)

 

[Sandi]

I don't know what the BB will be able to do. The stand alone calculator will give you the points of individual foods, allow you to multiply or divide servings, keep track of your daily points and can also be used as a regular calculator.

Yeah, I think I'm going to need a calculator for my purse. The e-tools on BB are pretty good, but I had a little trouble with the individual foods, etc. Not sure I'll get 3 -- like you -- but one sounds reasonable.

 

[sjms71]

I strongly suggest that if you want to buy the deluxe kit with the free calculator, get there early. My meeting sold out of them. (I got the first one!)

Do you remember how much the deluxe kit was and how much just the calculator was? What does the deluxe kit have in it?

 

[cepmom]

Do you remember how much the deluxe kit was and how much just the calculator was? What does the deluxe kit have in it?

the Deluxe kit has a 3 month journal., a complete food companion, a dining out companion, a coupon for a free calculator OR a free box of snack bars, a book of coupons for other WW products and a cook book (also all of these come in a zippered binder type holder). The cost until 12/31 is $34.95.

For comparison, the Essential Member kit is $14.95 and has the two companion books and a journal (I think). You can add the calculator for $5.95 and the total would be $20.90...the only thing you'd be missing is the cookbook and the coupons. For me, the difference in cost isn't worth it for the cookbook

And, yes, try to get there early!! My meetings this week have been nuts! We processed members from 8:00 until 9:30 today without any let up! Go early!

 

[robinb]

All these different packages make me glad that I have an iPhone. No need for a journal, dining companion or calculator .

 

[Mermaid02]

I am already down 4 since starting the new plan on Monday!

 

[cepmom]

I am already down 4 since starting the new plan on Monday!

Nice!!!!

 

[Mermaid02]

Nice!!!!

I am not really a fan of fruit and NEVER wanted to use my precious points on it- now since it is free, I am incorporating it into my meals (I believe that is what WW intended) and am getting full faster. Still using all 29 points though! I think this could really work for me!! <-- My new best friend! LOL

 

[robinb]

Well, I just added up the points from last night's party and it wasn't pretty . And now today is my DH's birthday and I will need to cook something special for him. I'm thinking shrimp and pasta, but I'll need to see the current point values for shrimp. He also really likes salmon but it can be pretty fatty.

 

[k_null81]

All these different packages make me glad that I have an iPhone. No need for a journal, dining companion or calculator .

Agreed! I love my Iphone....but I don't use the WW app like I should though. I have a hard time with tracking...

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

We go to my neighbor's on Christmas Eve and she always has fresh, homemade pizzelles -- I would love to know the points+ count! I usually just eat them and hope for the best...which is how I ended up in this place!
Maria

Here's the info on the pizzelle's and it aint pretty...!

12 pts 6 eggs
56 pts 3 1/2 C flour
28 pts 1 1/2 C sugar
0 2T vanilla
48 pts 1 C butter
0 4t baking powder

144 total points. I usually get 83 cookies out of the batch and that works out to be 1.73 pts each so my pizzelles are now 2 points each instead of just 1 point.


Here's something else that I'm not happy about. DH put the wrong bag of milk in my milk pitcher. I'VE BEEN DRINKING WHOLE MILK ALL WEEK instead of 1%!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

I am already down 4 since starting the new plan on Monday!

Holy cow!