Weight Watchers Chat

[robinb]

One of the CNAs that works out of my office is retiring next month. Today she came in with all her Christmas scrubs. She won't need to wear them ever again. This lady is a size medium...I am currently an XL.

I thought about it and realized that by next Christmas I WILL BE A MEDIUM (or maybe even a small!) took a few of her shirts, because I just know I will need them next year!

What a great motivator! I'm certain that you will be able to wear them next year .

 

[k_null81]

Good evening to all my WW peeps! It's been a week or 2 since I have posted.

I'm so thankful the holidays are over and I can focus on getting the last 12-15 lbs off.

Of course I didn't get to weigh in the week of Christmas since my weigh in day is Saturday morning but I did weigh in New years eve since again my meeting would be closed on New Years day. So how did I fare? I gained under a half pound. Which for it being the holidays I was ok with it. I have been sick though since the 29th and if my work scale and home scale is right I lost a little over 2lbs this week due to being sick. I have been so sick that I haven't worked out since the 30th. Which I'm super stressed about since I run...I'm scared that me being sick will sabotage me. I'm scared that I won't want to work out again once I'm feeling well again and I feel working out is essential for me to lose weight since I don't follow the plan as good as I should so I make it up by earning activity points.

I'll post again tomorrow after my weigh in!

Hope everyone is doing great! And to all the new posters! I hope we can all inspire and motivate each other to reach our goals!

Kristin

 

[sjms71]

I did something brave today. Not sure if I ever told you guys, but I am a nurse.

This year for Christmas I had no holiday scrubs to wear. My old ones were just too big and I didn't want to spend money on "in between" sized scrubs that would only be worn a few times.

One of the CNAs that works out of my office is retiring next month. Today she came in with all her Christmas scrubs. She won't need to wear them ever again. This lady is a size medium...I am currently an XL.

I thought about it and realized that by next Christmas I WILL BE A MEDIUM (or maybe even a small!) took a few of her shirts, because I just know I will need them next year!

Brave maybe, CONFIDENT YES! That is awesome and I'm so happy that you are thinking positive and you're confident you WILL be in that size by Christmas. How exciting.

 

[sjms71]

Good evening to all my WW peeps! It's been a week or 2 since I have posted.

I'm so thankful the holidays are over and I can focus on getting the last 12-15 lbs off.

Of course I didn't get to weigh in the week of Christmas since my weigh in day is Saturday morning but I did weigh in New years eve since again my meeting would be closed on New Years day. So how did I fare? I gained under a half pound. Which for it being the holidays I was ok with it. I have been sick though since the 29th and if my work scale and home scale is right I lost a little over 2lbs this week due to being sick. I have been so sick that I haven't worked out since the 30th. Which I'm super stressed about since I run...I'm scared that me being sick will sabotage me. I'm scared that I won't want to work out again once I'm feeling well again and I feel working out is essential for me to lose weight since I don't follow the plan as good as I should so I make it up by earning activity points.

I'll post again tomorrow after my weigh in!

Hope everyone is doing great! And to all the new posters! I hope we can all inspire and motivate each other to reach our goals!

Kristin

Hey Kristin,

Sorry you haven't been feeling well. I think everyone I know is sick with some illness . Other than that, sounds like you faired well through the holiday's. Don't worry you'll get in the exercise groove again.

 

[ashenbiez]

hi hi everyone!

sounds like we're all either doing well, or in the right mindset to fix small set backs! how encouraging. loving this tread
i've been keeping up on reading even though i haven't been posting, and its just so inspiring and comforting to know we're all going through the same thing. such camaraderie!

my weigh in isn't until sunday, but i snuck a peak tonight since i felt really bloated and gross - and at this point i'm unofficially down another 2lbs

i run my own crafty business (the link is in my sig hehe) and i'm doing my first craft show in 78 days (yes, i'm counting down i'm so excited) and i'm worried how i'll do leading up to that. its going to be a VERY busy and stressful 2.5 months for me - but hopefully since i'm still in the beginning and a little psycho about my point tracking it will help me stay on track!

can't wait to see my ticker move again on sunday! that's more exciting than putting it into my weight tracker online

 

[sjms71]

hi hi everyone!

sounds like we're all either doing well, or in the right mindset to fix small set backs! how encouraging. loving this tread
i've been keeping up on reading even though i haven't been posting, and its just so inspiring and comforting to know we're all going through the same thing. such camaraderie!

my weigh in isn't until sunday, but i snuck a peak tonight since i felt really bloated and gross - and at this point i'm unofficially down another 2lbs

i run my own crafty business (the link is in my sig hehe) and i'm doing my first craft show in 78 days (yes, i'm counting down i'm so excited) and i'm worried how i'll do leading up to that. its going to be a VERY busy and stressful 2.5 months for me - but hopefully since i'm still in the beginning and a little psycho about my point tracking it will help me stay on track!

can't wait to see my ticker move again on sunday! that's more exciting than putting it into my weight tracker online

Hey Ash, I was wondering where you've been . Glad to see you are doing well. Oh, by the way, I checked out your etsy stuff a while ago and it's beautiful. I don't paint but, I am a huge crafter. My friends are always telling me I should sell my stuff. Good luck on the craft show. I just got a bunch of vinyl in the mail and was up in my craft room cutting stuff out on my cricut.

 

[Sandi]

I did something brave today. Not sure if I ever told you guys, but I am a nurse.

This year for Christmas I had no holiday scrubs to wear. My old ones were just too big and I didn't want to spend money on "in between" sized scrubs that would only be worn a few times.

One of the CNAs that works out of my office is retiring next month. Today she came in with all her Christmas scrubs. She won't need to wear them ever again. This lady is a size medium...I am currently an XL.

I thought about it and realized that by next Christmas I WILL BE A MEDIUM (or maybe even a small!) took a few of her shirts, because I just know I will need them next year!

Brave, confident, and smart. Good for you. You'll have to post photos from the 2009 holiday and the 2011 holiday in a year.

 

[ashenbiez]

Hey Ash, I was wondering where you've been . Glad to see you are doing well. Oh, by the way, I checked out your etsy stuff a while ago and it's beautiful. I don't paint but, I am a huge crafter. My friends are always telling me I should sell my stuff. Good luck on the craft show. I just got a bunch of vinyl in the mail and was up in my craft room cutting stuff out on my cricut.

I'm still kickin!
Thanks for all the compliments! I really love it - its fun. and it DEFINITELY keeps me from snacking as much!! Can't get crumbs and chocolatey fingerprints on my stuff to sell hehe.
People told me for years to sell my stuff and I was too chicken. but it was the best decision EVER!

 

[MaryAz]

I just did my WI, I was down 4.6 pounds!

One low point dessert I have read about a bit is the sugar free Jell-O pudding, plus you can add things to the pudding as well. One gal on a WW board I visited said she adds pumpkin and cinnamon to the vanilla pudding and it's delicious. Rice Krispy bars are pretty low as well I believe. I love to make a Root Beer Float with diet root beer and frozen yogurt or low-fat ice cream. I'm sure others will have some great ideas too!

That is awesome Brook-congrats!!

 

[DVC Jen]

Hi All.

Well I started out thinking I would read this entire thread so I could get to know most of you first - and THEN introduce myself. Once I realize the thread was at 141 pages I gave up on that idea. Gonna have to read a few pages a day until I catch up.

Anyway - I am Jennifer (DVC member as you can see). My weight has been an issue pretty much my entire life. The past few years have really been - well forget the yo yo - how about a roller coaster. I have tried the ole simple will power and excersize route and did well - for a while. I have done the adipex and seeing my Dr. every month several times and would do well... then gain it back... start again and do ok.. gain it back. You get the picture.

My DH is in the same boat as I am. We are both emotional/stress eaters and this past year (2010) has been a DOOZY (notice the caps). The worst of that is over and we are sick to death of feeling sluggish, having our clothes get smaller and smaller, hating the way we look more and more. Factor in the growing health concerns and the fact we are not getting any younger and we have had it.

This past week we both joined WW online. Neither of us but especially my DH has the time to go to a weekly meeting. With work and two kids (one in college that I drive to and from - 35 minute drive each way and a very active senior in high school), my own small business, my DH studying towards his PhD and us belonging to an emergency response volunteer group (which my DH is the head of)- there is very little time left. So - online was the way for us.

I always thought I could figure out how much and what was good to eat. I am learning sooo much on WW. It is really making me look at what I am eating, the carbs - oh the carbs as well as portion sizes. Who would have thought 1/2 cup of taco rice would be worse than a burrito size fat free tortilla?

AND - I did so well one day that I was able to actually have some ice cream. I was so proud of myself - made the ice cream taste that much better.

My main fear is I am afraid of veggie burnout. I really need to start scouring those recipes.

BTW- I have a tendency to ramble... as if you didn't already realize that.

OK back on track - introducing myself.

Jennifer
44
wife to Ian
Mom to Kylie and Emily
photographer
DVC Member
Disney freak
and new WW member.

 

[brookelizabeth]

Welcome Jennifer!

WW is such a great program. I too was amazed at how UN-healthy I was eating after joining the first time. It continued to open my eyes to wonderful alternatives that taste just as good.

As for the veggie burnout, there are some fantastic recipes on the WW site to help avoid that. Lots of tips of trying different cooking methods and seasonings too.


mrzrich - I agree with everyone else! What a great motivator! You will have to post pictures next year!

 

[sjms71]

Hi All.

Well I started out thinking I would read this entire thread so I could get to know most of you first - and THEN introduce myself. Once I realize the thread was at 141 pages I gave up on that idea. Gonna have to read a few pages a day until I catch up.

Anyway - I am Jennifer (DVC member as you can see). My weight has been an issue pretty much my entire life. The past few years have really been - well forget the yo yo - how about a roller coaster. I have tried the ole simple will power and excersize route and did well - for a while. I have done the adipex and seeing my Dr. every month several times and would do well... then gain it back... start again and do ok.. gain it back. You get the picture.

My DH is in the same boat as I am. We are both emotional/stress eaters and this past year (2010) has been a DOOZY (notice the caps). The worst of that is over and we are sick to death of feeling sluggish, having our clothes get smaller and smaller, hating the way we look more and more. Factor in the growing health concerns and the fact we are not getting any younger and we have had it.

This past week we both joined WW online. Neither of us but especially my DH has the time to go to a weekly meeting. With work and two kids (one in college that I drive to and from - 35 minute drive each way and a very active senior in high school), my own small business, my DH studying towards his PhD and us belonging to an emergency response volunteer group (which my DH is the head of)- there is very little time left. So - online was the way for us.

I always thought I could figure out how much and what was good to eat. I am learning sooo much on WW. It is really making me look at what I am eating, the carbs - oh the carbs as well as portion sizes. Who would have thought 1/2 cup of taco rice would be worse than a burrito size fat free tortilla?

AND - I did so well one day that I was able to actually have some ice cream. I was so proud of myself - made the ice cream taste that much better.

My main fear is I am afraid of veggie burnout. I really need to start scouring those recipes.

BTW- I have a tendency to ramble... as if you didn't already realize that.

OK back on track - introducing myself.

Jennifer
44
wife to Ian
Mom to Kylie and Emily
photographer
DVC Member
Disney freak
and new WW member.

Welcome Jennifer!!! When I started WW and started eating the way I was suppose to eat, I was like no wonder I'm 70+ lbs. over weight . Good luck to you and your husband.

 

[Twingle]

Hello WW buddies! Had my WI yesterday and I was down .4. Wished for more, but it's still a loss and I'm glad of that! Looked over my tracker, and not one day did I eat all my points. Most of the time I was missing a good 10+ of them - so I never met all my DHG. This week I'm striving to get all my points and DHG every day - my 5% goal is only 1.8 pds away, and I'd really like to make that next week!

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend - I'm trying to pack up the last of the Christmas stuff and the laundry. Oh geeze the laundry!

 

[vavalynn2]

...... weigh in day for me. although, I am not sure how celebratory I can be with it since I had the stomach bug from sunday-monday.

but I am down 3.4 pounds! I prefer down than up any week....

I have many more to go but would most ideally be down another 8 lbs. before we cruise on the Disney Dream! 50 more days to go til we set sail. We will see what I can do.

I am headed to Panera today for lunch to see a few friends for a mini baby shower for one of them. After this post, I am headed to their website to check out the nutrion info.

Keep up the good work everyone! Make smart choices.

 

[KNJWDW]

Hi everyone!

I just joined WW online this past week. I have 29 points to use per day right now. But, how does that change once I start losing weight? Will I get less points to use each day?

Thx!

Amy

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Hi everyone!

I just joined WW online this past week. I have 29 points to use per day right now. But, how does that change once I start losing weight? Will I get less points to use each day?

Thx!

Amy

Hi Amy!

29 points is the absolute minimum. You cant eat less than 29.

Welcome to the thread.
Jessie

 

[brookelizabeth]

Hi everyone!

I just joined WW online this past week. I have 29 points to use per day right now. But, how does that change once I start losing weight? Will I get less points to use each day?

Thx!

Amy

With the new plan 29 is the lowest (18 was the lowest on the old plan). There are some online materials, and the message boards, that explain it a bit. I was BAFFLED at first at how I could still loose even though the points didn't go down like the old plan, but it truly makes sense when you read the science behind it.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

I did something brave today. Not sure if I ever told you guys, but I am a nurse.

This year for Christmas I had no holiday scrubs to wear. My old ones were just too big and I didn't want to spend money on "in between" sized scrubs that would only be worn a few times.

One of the CNAs that works out of my office is retiring next month. Today she came in with all her Christmas scrubs. She won't need to wear them ever again. This lady is a size medium...I am currently an XL.

I thought about it and realized that by next Christmas I WILL BE A MEDIUM (or maybe even a small!) took a few of her shirts, because I just know I will need them next year!

Good for you! It also shows that you're committed to doing something for you. We all need to take care of ourselves.

 

[czycropper]

I'm at 29 points also but the last time I was on WW I was at 21 pts. so I was wondering that because I had a gained weight that was the reason I could eat more points to begin with.....is there any where online that explains the points?

I've been home all week with either taking care of the family with the flu or taking care of myself with the flu so I haven't been able to go to a meeting like I had hoped to do.

Thanks!

Oh, I lost 6 lbs this week!

 

[miflag1]

Hi all! I weighed in yesterday morning and was super excited - down 2.8! That's the most I've EVER lost in a week. I'm usually a .5 or .2/week loss kinda gal! I just started exercising two weeks ago (just walking - I'm so out of shape that's all I can do!) so I'm wondering if that really made an impact on the loss.
Does anyone have any low point ideas for sweets that don't contain any artificial sweeteners? I can't have aspartame or sucralose (sp?) so 'sugar free' stuff is a no go for me. I did find some chococolate chip cookie dough frozen yogurt that is AWESOME and only 2 points per serving!!! I'm always looking for other things to satisfy my sweet tooth!
Have an awesome Saturday everyone!
Jen