Weight Watchers Chat

[cepmom]

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!

hi there! congrats on your loss!

the calculation for the DPT is different than it was before. remember that little quiz you used to have to do, which accounted for your daily activity levels?, now the equation is different. Now they are looking at your age, height, weight and sex to determine the DPT. so it has nothing to do with your weight gain. Apparantly they found that many people overestimated their activity level and it wasn't really accurate.

I find with the new Points Plus program, you really have to "forget" the old plan and just learn the PP plan as totally new. The two are not interchangeable, so you really can't go back and say my old points were xyz, now they are abc, because the calculations are not the same. hope that helps explain a little.

 

[Sandi]

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

Congratulations Jen. 2.8 is fabulous. I'm sure your exercise had an impact, so keep it up. On the sweets, I like to have Ghiradelli chocolate square for a real chocolate fix. They are 2 points for one, so it's sort of a splurge, but I find that one really satisfies my chocolate need.

 

[azdizzymom]

HI!! Just found this thread today. I signed up for WW online on January 1, 2011. I have done WW on and off for years. I was lifetime...fell off the wagon and gain. I have 20 lbs. to lose. It is hard to go to meeting with teenagers (who can't drive yet), work and trying to find time to go. I also didn't really enjoy the leaders (we only have one center) and found the AM meetings I could go to had kids...little ones. I used to take mine and understand taking them...no biggie. BUT the issue was these kids would talk and talk LOUD. They would play with musical toys that were LOUD and the moms just ignored and made it impossible to hear. A friend and I approached a leader and she said they had said something but moms didn't do anything. SORRY tell them they have to excuse themselves and kids when loud. Anyway...love the online. So much easier at this point for me. Read thru info and did get a PP calculator I toss in purse. I did my official first WI on 1-1-11. I did my first weekly WI today and was down -8.4. I have 29 points per day and ate at least the 29 per day and used 9 of the 'extra' points. I also had 16 exercise points as I have been walking on treadmill or recumbent bike daily. I do realize the weight loss won't be that much weekly and that I can expect 1 pound or so per week...I was thrilled and LOVE the new points program. I plan on reading this thread as finding all the support you can get.

 

[vavalynn2]

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

Are you able to have Stevia?

Unrelated- I will mention that beyond the stomach bug I was able to do cardio 3xs this past week, I did not use my activity points or my extra weekly points. So here is hoping for another good week minus the stomach bug!

 

[ashenbiez]

holy smokes we've got some awesome weigh-in results today! hopefully the trend continues tomorrow (since that's my WIday! hehe)

congrats to everyone who's doing so well - its so inspiring and encouraging to hear how well the plan works. seriously, finding this thread has been such a help!

snuck a peek at the scale today and it said i was down another 5lb, but i dont' believe that since it was morning and my WIs are at night. I'm just surprised it wasn't a gain since I haven't been sticking to the plan 100% this week.

alright, time to figure something out for dinner - i'm thinking its a use-up-the-weeklies kind of night as I'm craving greasy delivery food. or maybe i'll just make my Smart Ones pizza and be good

 

[sherry7]

Just introducing myself here. I'm still hanging onto some pregnancy weight, and I want to take at least 12 lbs off. I signed up for the free 1 week trial of WW Online, but I'm not sure if I'm going to keep it or not because of the cost. I stopped by the local WW center and bought the Deluxe Member kit and calculator, so I have everything that I need to do it at home. With an 8 month old baby, going to meetings is just too inconvenient to do.

I just started on Thursday, but so far it's been going pretty good. I like the new program, and how it encourages choosing healthier foods. I think I might be overdoing it on fruit (mainly bananas) though. I had 2 1/2 of them today. I know they're 0 points, but if you calculate them, they would really be 3 points. I'm going to start limiting myself to just 1 banana a day, and eat some different fruit instead.

I made a good concoction today. I ate it by itself, but it would be really good over pasta or rice. Here's what I threw together:

About 1 tablespoon of jarred minced garlic, browned in a skillet.
Handful of sliced mushrooms
1 can of diced tomatoes (no sodium)
1 can of artichoke hearts, drained and chopped (packed in water not oil)
Dash of pepper, dash of onion flakes, dash of celery seed
I simmered it all over low heat for a few minutes, and it was VERY tasty, and all made of 0 point ingredients.

 

[DVC Jen]

Ok so we HAVE to eat the 29 points per day for the program to work? Some days I have like 5 points left and I am not feeling hungry. Just seems strange to have a weight loss plan telling me to eat when I am not feeling hungry. Must have to do with the whole starvation mode thing.. right?

Now with the new plan (the only one I know) do the points go down as you lose weight, or will they always stay at 29?

And - thanks for the warm welcome. Tomorrow morning is my day to get back on the scale. Cross your fingers for me.

 

[mrzrich]

Ok so we HAVE to eat the 29 points per day for the program to work? Some days I have like 5 points left and I am not feeling hungry. Just seems strange to have a weight loss plan telling me to eat when I am not feeling hungry. Must have to do with the whole starvation mode thing.. right?

Now with the new plan (the only one I know) do the points go down as you lose weight, or will they always stay at 29?

And - thanks for the warm welcome. Tomorrow morning is my day to get back on the scale. Cross your fingers for me.

Your point will always be 29 points. That is the minimum.

As for not eating all your points. Perhaps you can look at what you are eating. Are you eating FF salad dressing or cheese? Or other FF or LF items? If you are consistently having points left at the end of the day, consider switching back to their Full fat counterparts.

 

[mrzrich]

Oh DVC Jen, one more thing about points left at the end of the day, look back at these days and make sure you have gotten in your GOOD HEALTH GUIDELINES for the day. 2 oils, 2 dairy, 5 fruits and veg . If you aren't getting them in, you need to swap out some empty and perhaps lower point foods, like snacky stuff or extra fruit servings to make sure you are getting them in.

I get my oil in by putting on my salad, on my popcorn, or cooking with it. Some people put a tsp in their smoothies.


As for the dairy, a serving is more than most people put in their cereal or coffee. This article helped me with the dairy serving sizes. There is a table at the bottom that spells it all out.

http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=43141

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Sounds like most of you are doing very well with your losses so far. I, on the other hand, ate my body weight in chocolate yesterday.

 

[december]

I weighed this morning, and lost 1 lb. I was actually pleased with that, because I've had several family get togethers this week and I didn't always follow the program. Didn't even try to do pts on Thu, when we all went out to eat. But I do like the program, and 1 lb is better than none!

 

[DVC Jen]

Thanks for the help. I think what I am doing is just being super careful during the day to make sure I can eat a decent dinner with my family at night. I usually have about 5 points at the end of the day and use those up with a bag of lite microwave popcorn. Some days I am hungry for it and some I am not.

This morning I got on the scale and I am down 7.2 pounds! I really think at least half of that is water weight (but I will take it). I am the kind of person that can look at something salty and retain 5 pounds overnight - and that is NOT being sarcastic.

I am really hoping on 2 pounds for my next weight in date. DH lost 7 pounds as well and his points went down by 1. mine didn't budge. He is now at 56 points per day and I am still at 29.

Congratulations to everyone this past week. Here is to a great next week weigh-in.

 

[ashenbiez]

Had weigh-in today...
another 3lbs GONE! FOREVER (hopefully!)

Its really crazy how just making changes to what we eat has such an impact on our bodies. It really makes me grossed out by what I was eating before, too.
Fast food for lunch every day, delivery/take-out for dinner every night. Yuck! I feel like my 8lbs have just been all that grease that i'm not putting inside myself every day

I hope everyone with Sunday WIs is happy with the results!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Thanks for the help. I think what I am doing is just being super careful during the day to make sure I can eat a decent dinner with my family at night. I usually have about 5 points at the end of the day and use those up with a bag of lite microwave popcorn. Some days I am hungry for it and some I am not.

This morning I got on the scale and I am down 7.2 pounds! I really think at least half of that is water weight (but I will take it). I am the kind of person that can look at something salty and retain 5 pounds overnight - and that is NOT being sarcastic.

I am really hoping on 2 pounds for my next weight in date. DH lost 7 pounds as well and his points went down by 1. mine didn't budge. He is now at 56 points per day and I am still at 29.

Congratulations to everyone this past week. Here is to a great next week weigh-in.

Those are great losses Jen, for both of you! You'll find that your points will remain at 29 through out your weight loss journey. That's the minimum. Once you reach your goal, you can begin to add points to your day.

 

[sjms71]

Sounds like most of you are doing very well with your losses so far. I, on the other hand, ate my body weight in chocolate yesterday.

Don't make me come up there!!!

This morning I got on the scale and I am down 7.2 pounds! I really think at least half of that is water weight (but I will take it). I am the kind of person that can look at something salty and retain 5 pounds overnight - and that is NOT being sarcastic.

I am really hoping on 2 pounds for my next weight in date. DH lost 7 pounds as well and his points went down by 1. mine didn't budge. He is now at 56 points per day and I am still at 29.

Congratulations to everyone this past week. Here is to a great next week weigh-in.

Great Job

Had weigh-in today...
another 3lbs GONE! FOREVER (hopefully!)

Its really crazy how just making changes to what we eat has such an impact on our bodies. It really makes me grossed out by what I was eating before, too.
Fast food for lunch every day, delivery/take-out for dinner every night. Yuck! I feel like my 8lbs have just been all that grease that i'm not putting inside myself every day

I hope everyone with Sunday WIs is happy with the results!

Way to go Ash!!

 

[sjms71]

So, I am kind of still struggling through the weekends. I don't know what is with me I just can't get with the program, literally . Those darn BLT's are my biggest problem on the weekends. Hope everyone else is doing ok.

 

[DaBoo]

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. I just joined last week. I was told that you will never go below 29 points by my leader. Good luck.

 

[DaBoo]

Had weigh-in today...
another 3lbs GONE! FOREVER (hopefully!)

Its really crazy how just making changes to what we eat has such an impact on our bodies. It really makes me grossed out by what I was eating before, too.
Fast food for lunch every day, delivery/take-out for dinner every night. Yuck! I feel like my 8lbs have just been all that grease that i'm not putting inside myself every day

I hope everyone with Sunday WIs is happy with the results!

Just wanted to say Congrats and I love your art.

 

[OhdahLolly]

Congrats on all the losses you guys!! It's super hard to do that through out the weekend.


Weighted myself on my moms offical WW scale today. I SWEAR that thing is bi polar. It told me only 3 days ago, I was 8 pounds heavier. 8 pounds! And I was behaving! These past three days being sick, I have not behaved, have not exercised.. and today I am lighter.

I also wanted to causion everyone to not assume because things that are our WW staples (like laughing cow cheese, skinny cows and blue bunny) are always going to be light points. I bought a box of blue bunny drum sticks. I foolishly didn't bother to look at the back of the box, because I figured. Blue bunny, how bad could it be?

After DH and I already had a few, I worked out the points today. They are 9 points a piece.

Not bad if you are treating yourself from your weekly points. But just wanted to throw out a word of causion out there. Use your calculator on all brands, even if you think it is going to be low.

 

[ashenbiez]

steph - oh noes! stick with it, girl!! you've come so far. I haven't investigated, but are there ways to make a blt more points friendly? does turkey bacon help or cuttiong out the mayo... or switching to wheat/multi grain bread? I'm glad we never have any of the ingredients for sammiches like that, or I wouldn't be able to fit through a door. Well, that and the fact that I cannot cook bacon to save my life. Boyfriend forbids me from attempting lol

daboo - thank you so much for the encouragement and kind words. That shop is my baby - its all i think about... except for planning our Disney trip of course