Weight Watchers Chat

[CdnBuzzFan]

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.

Oh, just 2 -- one to keep in my kitchen and the other one in my purse.

 

[sjms71]

Hey All, so weighed in today and down only .2. I know stick of butter off my butt. I really have been very good except thanksgiving and even then I didn't go over board too much. But I finally hit my 55, it only took 2 months of going up and down to get to the .2lbs . As for the new program I just bought points calculator. I haven't read through the materials yet (been busy all day). Our leader was doing her best to get through everything but I felt I had all the key elements already. So, we will see how it goes this week officially eating 29 points. This last 16lbs to come off is just killing me. I almost cried when she told me only .2 however, most of that was due to having a bad morning with DD who was in a mood this morning so she made sure my day was not going to be good either. I'm going to study all my materials tonight and kind of get a general menu plan so I can even out my points.

 

[Sandi]

Oh, just 2 -- one to keep in my kitchen and the other one in my purse.

Duly noted.

Does anyone else think WW is getting a kickback from Chiquita? I had a banana yesterday and am munching on one now. I never used to eat bananas because they were 2 points. I know its the most popular fruit in the world, but I think a lot of us WWers were avoiding them.

 

[Sandi]

Hey All, so weighed in today and down only .2. I know stick of butter off my butt. I really have been very good except thanksgiving and even then I didn't go over board too much. But I finally hit my 55, it only took 2 months of going up and down to get to the .2lbs . As for the new program I just bought points calculator. I haven't read through the materials yet (been busy all day). Our leader was doing her best to get through everything but I felt I had all the key elements already. So, we will see how it goes this week officially eating 29 points. This last 16lbs to come off is just killing me. I almost cried when she told me only .2 however, most of that was due to having a bad morning with DD who was in a mood this morning so she made sure my day was not going to be good either. I'm going to study all my materials tonight and kind of get a general menu plan so I can even out my points.

You're moving in the right direction. I bet that the Pointsplus will kick start you on your remaining 16 -- and, btw, 55 is tremendous. Yea you!

I still have to get through all of the reading material myself. I did a fair amount last night. I think your idea about evening out your points is smart. I ended up with extra points left before bed last night and left them on the table. Going from 18 points to 29 points is huge to me even if it's just a mental game.

 

[sjms71]

You're moving in the right direction. I bet that the Pointsplus will kick start you on your remaining 16 -- and, btw, 55 is tremendous. Yea you!

I still have to get through all of the reading material myself. I did a fair amount last night. I think your idea about evening out your points is smart. I ended up with extra points left before bed last night and left them on the table. Going from 18 points to 29 points is huge to me even if it's just a mental game.

That was the hot topic at our meeting, I never got the "no banana" thing. I was glad to eat a 2 point banana . Well, even though I was following the old points this past week I was logging it on etools. Which was logging it as Propoints. So, at the end of the day it said I had like 15 points left over. I don't want that to happen so I figure I can plan ahead until I get use to it for the first week or so just to make sure I'm spreading it out. I think I saw that one of the pages in the book had a sample point break up for each meal and snacks.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

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%!

2 points each, not bad for a cookie, Vitamuffins are also two points each. I don't understand why they went up, they have protein and fiber.

Sorry about the whole milk.

 

[sjms71]

2 points each, not bad for a cookie, Vitamuffins are also two points each. I don't understand why they went up, they have protein and fiber.

Sorry about the whole milk.

I'll have to recalculate mine. I think the chocolate vitatops are 3 propoints.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I'll have to recalculate mine. I think the chocolate vitatops are 3 propoints.

I think you are right, I don't have any here right now, I have the cranbran and blueberry bran. I really liked the chocolate ones so I may buy some.

I have been on the new program for 4 days now and things are going well, I love having an orange after lunch. Tomorrow morning I will weigh in at my regular meeting time. I am glad I went on Sunday, because I don't have an hour to stay for the whole meeting tomorrow. Even though it has only been 4 days I am hoping for a loss.

 

[sjms71]

I think you are right, I don't have any here right now, I have the cranbran and blueberry bran. I really liked the chocolate ones so I may buy some.

I have been on the new program for 4 days now and things are going well, I love having an orange after lunch. Tomorrow morning I will weigh in at my regular meeting time. I am glad I went on Sunday, because I don't have an hour to stay for the whole meeting tomorrow. Even though it has only been 4 days I am hoping for a loss.

They are 3 pt. just calculated the chocolate choc. chip, corn muffin and apple crumb all the same. I'm sure you'll do great Nancy!! I am still a bit overwhelmed with the new system but just read through the book completely.

 

[N&B'smom]

Well, tomorrow is the big day for me. Week 1 weigh in. I've done everything I was supposed to do (old program) so we shall see. I'm nervous though.

 

[Twingle]

Went to my first meeting yesterday, and while I'm very excited about starting the program, I am wondering if I should explore other meetings in my area. The leader was very overwhelmed with the current members asking her questions, and did not meet with the new members at all after the meeting - there were seven of us - she just said that it was all new to everyone and just read the information like everyone else has to. That didn't seem like the norm to me, maybe I'm misinformed? She didn't take the time to explain anything - some of the girls were asking about target goals and the healthy guidelines, and the leader repeated that it was new to everyone and just read the materials we were given. My understanding from reading the website was that the meetings were to provide additional information and support, but I may have that wrong. I've been looking at *LOTS* of WW information the last few days!

As an added fun bit - everything was gone. No calculators, no books, no member kits, no scales, no food. Nothing. The leader said her first meeting of the day cleaned her out.

That being said - everyone here seems super nice and I'm looking forward to cheering you on as we work towards our goals

 

[k_null81]

Well, tomorrow is the big day for me. Week 1 weigh in. I've done everything I was supposed to do (old program) so we shall see. I'm nervous though.

I'm sure you did great! Let us know!

 

[cepmom]

just saw this link on the WW facebook page...thought it was a good read about the new changes with Points Plus addressing why the program changed. I've been experiencing a bit of resistance and even some anger about these changes this week(not here!) so I thought this article addressed some of the reasons why the change was needed in case anyone was interested:

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/weight-watchers-diet

 

[Sandi]

Went to my first meeting yesterday, and while I'm very excited about starting the program, I am wondering if I should explore other meetings in my area. The leader was very overwhelmed with the current members asking her questions, and did not meet with the new members at all after the meeting - there were seven of us - she just said that it was all new to everyone and just read the information like everyone else has to. That didn't seem like the norm to me, maybe I'm misinformed? She didn't take the time to explain anything - some of the girls were asking about target goals and the healthy guidelines, and the leader repeated that it was new to everyone and just read the materials we were given. My understanding from reading the website was that the meetings were to provide additional information and support, but I may have that wrong. I've been looking at *LOTS* of WW information the last few days!

As an added fun bit - everything was gone. No calculators, no books, no member kits, no scales, no food. Nothing. The leader said her first meeting of the day cleaned her out.

That being said - everyone here seems super nice and I'm looking forward to cheering you on as we work towards our goals

You might have to check out some other meetings and leaders. I tried a few different meetings before I found a leader who clicked for me. The program, however, is new to everyone and I think the 1/2 hour format just didn't work for as much as there was to go over. My leader stayed for her newbies and a number of us stuck around to go over the program and to ask more questions. You wouldn't set a target weight at the start. Usually they set 5% as the first target. Everyone needs smaller, more manageable goals. Stick with it and stick with us. Welcome.

 

[sjms71]

Well, tomorrow is the big day for me. Week 1 weigh in. I've done everything I was supposed to do (old program) so we shall see. I'm nervous though.

Shelby, I'm so excited for you, I'm sure you did awesome your first week. I can't wait to congratulate you tomorrow on your big
weight loss.

Went to my first meeting yesterday, and while I'm very excited about starting the program, I am wondering if I should explore other meetings in my area. The leader was very overwhelmed with the current members asking her questions, and did not meet with the new members at all after the meeting - there were seven of us - she just said that it was all new to everyone and just read the information like everyone else has to. That didn't seem like the norm to me, maybe I'm misinformed? She didn't take the time to explain anything - some of the girls were asking about target goals and the healthy guidelines, and the leader repeated that it was new to everyone and just read the materials we were given. My understanding from reading the website was that the meetings were to provide additional information and support, but I may have that wrong. I've been looking at *LOTS* of WW information the last few days!

As an added fun bit - everything was gone. No calculators, no books, no member kits, no scales, no food. Nothing. The leader said her first meeting of the day cleaned her out.

That being said - everyone here seems super nice and I'm looking forward to cheering you on as we work towards our goals

I agree you may need to shop for the right meeting for you. We had a lot of people at our meeting today. I got there first as I knew it would be very busy. Our leader went over the new program as best she could in the time of our meeting. She also informed us that she was having a "new member" meeting after to further go over the program. We all were welcome to stay we didn't have to be new. And she also said she would be staying the next several weeks after our regular meeting to have a new member/new program meeting for whoever needed it. She rocks!! Good luck.

 

[Mermaid02]

just saw this link on the WW facebook page...thought it was a good read about the new changes with Points Plus addressing why the program changed. I've been experiencing a bit of resistance and even some anger about these changes this week(not here!) so I thought this article addressed some of the reasons why the change was needed in case anyone was interested:

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/weight-watchers-diet

Great article! Thanks for the link.

 

[robinb]

Twingle: If the meeting time works for you, I would give her another week and see if she's any better when she's not totally overwhelmed. Try to get there earlier and ask if she'll do a "new member" meeting with you after the regular meeting. If it doesn't click the second time, I would try to find a different meeting.

 

[robinb]

I'm back from my weigh-in. I had a lot of challenges this week. Two Thanksgivings (1 on Thurs and 1 on Sun), eating out all day Friday because we were out of town, a home Badger football game on Saturday (think beer, brats and pizza), my DH's work holiday party (think more beer & flat iron steak) and my DH's birthday (I ended up cooking salmon because it was only 1 point more than the shrimp). I did not track between Thurs - Sun, but I "set aside" all my daily points and weekly extras for Fri-Sun. I used every single point I had left plus the 9 AP's I earned.

I lost 1.4 lbs!

When I stood there, shocked on the scale, and said "Wow! After two Thanksgivings, a Badger game and a work holiday party!" The receptionist (who is usually very upbeat) said: "I hope it doesn't show up next week." Gee, thanks for being Debbie Downer!

I had a 4 point celebratory non-fat latte with sugar free vanilla syrup on the way home.

 

[cepmom]

I'm back from my weigh-in. I had a lot of challenges this week. Two Thanksgivings (1 on Thurs and 1 on Sun), eating out all day Friday because we were out of town, a home Badger football game on Saturday (think beer, brats and pizza), my DH's work holiday party (think more beer & flat iron steak) and my DH's birthday (I ended up cooking salmon because it was only 1 point more than the shrimp). I did not track between Thurs - Sun, but I "set aside" all my daily points and weekly extras for Fri-Sun. I used every single point I had left plus the 9 AP's I earned.

I lost 1.4 lbs!

When I stood there, shocked on the scale, and said "Wow! After two Thanksgivings, a Badger game and a work holiday party!" The receptionist (who is usually very upbeat) said: "I hope it doesn't show up next week." Gee, thanks for being Debbie Downer!

I had a 4 point celebratory non-fat latte with sugar free vanilla syrup on the way home.

nice job! strange comment from your receptionisteven though you had all those challenges, you earned a good amount of activity points so that definitely helped you! Keep it up!

I have had really good losses after weeks like that too; sometimes you can't explain why a body does what it does, but maybe it helps to mix things up a bit from the usual routine.

BTW...I love that picture in your signature...so sweet!

 

[cepmom]

weighed in to today and I'm down .2 which I am happy with. On Saturday I weighed myself at home and was up several pounds, so to be back down today was great. On Tuesday I ended my 2 week love affair with food and I'm now being faithful to my tracker once again