Weight Watchers Chat

[mrzrich]

I'm new to this board and I haven't figured out how to reply to multiple people's posts, but to the person who said they have a ton to lose (like biggest loser) - so do I. And I LOVED how someone said, "I have to lose 1pound - 107 times. Well, I have 100 lbs to lose and I only have to lose 1 pound 85 more times Great way to look at it!

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[DisneyMOM09]

Well today is my second weigh in day and I am ..... down 3 lbs!!!!
I'm so excited! It's working!!!! Woohoo!
Okay thanks for reading my little victory dance! Congratulations to the of you who have found a new size pants! I know it must feel great and I can't wait to have to buy myself some new pants too. You all are inspiring to me! I enjoy coming to this thread and reading about everyone's success and even your difficulties, because it is nice to know there are people just like me out there and you all are doing it and doing it well!
On another note I see that I will be in Disney at the same time some of ya'll are also. We arrive on the 15th of March and head back home on the 22nd! Woohoo! My biggest worry is how am I going to resist those darn Mickey bars while I am there! The good news is we are going with my sister and her family and she just joined WW too, so we should be a good support to each other!

 

[gypsydoodlebug]

My biggest worry is how am I going to resist those darn Mickey bars while I am there! The good news is we are going with my sister and her family and she just joined WW too, so we should be a good support to each other!

I started on Friday ... and we leave next Saturday for a week. I just chalk it up to the fact that it's a LOT of walking! I'm planning on drinking a TON of water, too -- especially before meals.

 

[shinysparklybubbles]

How do you guys try to divide your points? Today is my first day and I get 32 points. I guess it is just going to be trial and error until i find a balance that works so I don't end up with either no points by dinner or way too many.

 

[sjms71]

For those of you who have lost a lot, do you have issues with skinny people who are used to you being fat? Like their self esteem is damaged because you aren't their "Fat Friend" anymore?

There is a lady at work who keeps telling me that I've lost enough, she says "You don't want to get too skinny". I'm not even half way to goal yet.

But this lady isn't the real issue, I can CHOOSE not to assiciate with her.

MY MOTHER is a bigger issue. My mom has always been thin. In her 20s she was a size 6, in her 40's an 8, 50's a 10, 60's a 12 an now in her 70's she's crept to a 14. She's always been one who can eat whatever she wants, but now meds and natural body changes are effecting her weight. BUT she always had ME the FAT DAUGHTER. Size 24. In family pictures, I was the fat one. KWIM?

So tonight we went to JC Penny because 53 lbs later, I look ridiculous in my size 24 jeans. I went to the PLUS dept and picked out size 16 jeans. I brought them in the dressing room with me. When I came out with them in my hand she said

"Are you gonna get them?"

I say no.

"Oh you need me to get you an 18?" She asks.

No...I need to go look in the Misses Dept because I need a 14!

You would have thought I had just killed her puppy. Her face dropped
"But...I'm a size 14." She said in a defeated voice.

I didn't let her rain on my parade. I went and picked out some size 14 jeans. I cried tears of joy in that dressing room as I zipped them up.!

Last time I was a 14 was in 10th grade!

That is awesome!!!! I have people try to sabotage me and I just won't let them do it. Before you know it you'll be in single digits baby!

 

[sjms71]

Thanks, Steph
I'm SO excited for our trip. Just booked our anniversary dinner at Narcoosee's tonight!!!
Had my heart set on California Grill (since I got the budget okay from my other half), but they were booked and after whining in the DIS chat room, was convinced that Narcoosee's would be better anyways. hehe

Super jealous of your big trip!! have fun!!

Sounds so fun!! If you really want CG keep trying something may open up. I wish we could go for our anniversary ours is May 12, 14 years this year.

I took my 3 year old son to Old Navy today to purchase him some new pants. While we were there I decided to browse through the clearance racks. I have always had to buy my pants online because my Old Navy doesn't sell plus sizes in the stores. But today I picked up a pair of size 18 cordouroy (sp???) pants and THEY FIT!!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! When I started WW in November I was wearing size 20 or 22 plus. I know size isn't everything, but it sure felt good today!

I'm new to this board and I haven't figured out how to reply to multiple people's posts, but to the person who said they have a ton to lose (like biggest loser) - so do I. And I LOVED how someone said, "I have to lose 1pound - 107 times. Well, I have 100 lbs to lose and I only have to lose 1 pound 85 more times Great way to look at it!

Welcome, that's a great NSV (non scale victory)

Well today is my second weigh in day and I am ..... down 3 lbs!!!!
I'm so excited! It's working!!!! Woohoo!

3lbs is great keep going

I started on Friday ... and we leave next Saturday for a week. I just chalk it up to the fact that it's a LOT of walking! I'm planning on drinking a TON of water, too -- especially before meals.

Welcome, do the best you can when away. Just get right back in it when you get back.

How do you guys try to divide your points? Today is my first day and I get 32 points. I guess it is just going to be trial and error until i find a balance that works so I don't end up with either no points by dinner or way too many.

It's different for everyone. Some have a big breakfast, 10 pts, I usually use 5-7 for breakfast. I average about 7pts a meal then the snacks. One of my favorite snacks in 5 pts so leave enough room for that, yum.

 

[Sandi]

For those of you who have lost a lot, do you have issues with skinny people who are used to you being fat? Like their self esteem is damaged because you aren't their "Fat Friend" anymore?

There is a lady at work who keeps telling me that I've lost enough, she says "You don't want to get too skinny". I'm not even half way to goal yet.

But this lady isn't the real issue, I can CHOOSE not to assiciate with her.

MY MOTHER is a bigger issue. My mom has always been thin. In her 20s she was a size 6, in her 40's an 8, 50's a 10, 60's a 12 an now in her 70's she's crept to a 14. She's always been one who can eat whatever she wants, but now meds and natural body changes are effecting her weight. BUT she always had ME the FAT DAUGHTER. Size 24. In family pictures, I was the fat one. KWIM?

So tonight we went to JC Penny because 53 lbs later, I look ridiculous in my size 24 jeans. I went to the PLUS dept and picked out size 16 jeans. I brought them in the dressing room with me. When I came out with them in my hand she said

"Are you gonna get them?"

I say no.

"Oh you need me to get you an 18?" She asks.

No...I need to go look in the Misses Dept because I need a 14!

You would have thought I had just killed her puppy. Her face dropped
"But...I'm a size 14." She said in a defeated voice.

I didn't let her rain on my parade. I went and picked out some size 14 jeans. I cried tears of joy in that dressing room as I zipped them up.!

Last time I was a 14 was in 10th grade!

Don't let your mom -- or anyone else -- get you down. That is THEIR problem, not yours. Sure, it would be great if everyone else would celebrate (or at least acknowledge) your successes with you, but not everyone is as NICE AS THE PEOPLE ON THIS THREAD. When I need a boost up or some support, this is where I turn. My Disboard friends.

Yea for you!

 

[Sandi]

Well, it's really official now because I bought our flights for our Spring Break trip to WDW. DD16 and I are going April 2 - 10 for her break. (DH's break is in March, he's not a Disney guy, so. . .) I also signed up for the backstage magic tour -- the 7 hour one that takes you behind the scenes. As I told DH, it's the only good thing about DD growing up -- now that she is 16, we can do that tour.

Anyway, how does that tie into WW? Well, we went to WDW Spring break 2010 and my Sister's family joined us. BIL took many, many photos. I was embarassed by how large I'd gotten. Upon our return to the real world, I went back to WW. It has taken since mid-April to lose a bit more than 25 pounds and I'm still working on the last 5 or so pounds. DD16 has agreed to take a few photos at WDW and I hope to post (only for you guys) before and afters when we return from our WDW trip in April.

Thank you all for being here when I need you.

 

[sjms71]

Well, it's really official now because I bought our flights for our Spring Break trip to WDW. DD16 and I are going April 2 - 10 for her break. (DH's break is in March, he's not a Disney guy, so. . .) I also signed up for the backstage magic tour -- the 7 hour one that takes you behind the scenes. As I told DH, it's the only good thing about DD growing up -- now that she is 16, we can do that tour.

Anyway, how does that tie into WW? Well, we went to WDW Spring break 2010 and my Sister's family joined us. BIL took many, many photos. I was embarassed by how large I'd gotten. Upon our return to the real world, I went back to WW. It has taken since mid-April to lose a bit more than 25 pounds and I'm still working on the last 5 or so pounds. DD16 has agreed to take a few photos at WDW and I hope to post (only for you guys) before and afters when we return from our WDW trip in April.

Thank you all for being here when I need you.

I can't wait to see photos!!! I've been wanting to do a behind the scenes tour when the kids are older. Sounds awsome.

 

[Tinker_Belle]

Hello! My name is Lisa. I just re-joined Weight Watchers and was thrilled to find this thread.

Currently, I have 50 pounds to lose and an eventful summer ahead of me. DH and I are going wine tasting in Napa Valley in early July, then DS and I are bringing my parents to WDW in August for the start of free dining. The challenge will be to lose the weight and keep it off for my brother's wedding which will be exactly 2 weeks after we return!

So far, I'm having some trouble remembering the changes with the new PP...so many foods have changed, and it is frustrating to have to look everything up. My first weigh-in is Wednesday.

Thank you all so far for posting your inspirational stories. I'm starting to feel like I can actually do it this time!

 

[sjms71]

Hello! My name is Lisa. I just re-joined Weight Watchers and was thrilled to find this thread.

Currently, I have 50 pounds to lose and an eventful summer ahead of me. DH and I are going wine tasting in Napa Valley in early July, then DS and I are bringing my parents to WDW in August for the start of free dining. The challenge will be to lose the weight and keep it off for my brother's wedding which will be exactly 2 weeks after we return!

So far, I'm having some trouble remembering the changes with the new PP...so many foods have changed, and it is frustrating to have to look everything up. My first weigh-in is Wednesday.

Thank you all so far for posting your inspirational stories. I'm starting to feel like I can actually do it this time!

Welcome, Another Jersey Girl!! July is a beautiful time of year to go to the Napa Valley. DH and I went in July, 16 years ago and he wasn't my hubby quite yet) but, the weather was perfect however, cool if you go down by the SF bay area. Have fun and good luck.

 

[Tinker_Belle]

Welcome, Another Jersey Girl!! July is a beautiful time of year to go to the Napa Valley. DH and I went in July, 16 years ago and he wasn't my hubby quite yet) but, the weather was perfect however, cool if you go down by the SF bay area. Have fun and good luck.

Thank you! BTW, I love your fitness ticker! Congrats on losing 57 pounds so far!

 

[sjms71]

Thank you! BTW, I love your fitness ticker! Congrats on losing 57 pounds so far!

Thanks! I still have 14lbs to go and they are not coming off easy . But not giving up.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

I am biting the bullet and attending my first WW meeting in person in years tonight. Wish me luck!

I am pleased to report I had the best Half Marathon of my life at WDW! I finished in under 3 hours, which is a personal record for me. I did ok with food, some days better than others. I have a quick trip to NYC Wed. and Thurs., and then I can get back to my normal life. I really think going to meetings is going to be helpful to me. I am excited to learn the new Points Plus program, but nervous about that first weigh in. I never weigh myself at night, and I'm coming off vacation at WDW and home, so I know this is not going to be pretty. Sigh. Nowhere to go but down, though!

Maria

 

[Sandi]

I am biting the bullet and attending my first WW meeting in person in years tonight. Wish me luck!

I am pleased to report I had the best Half Marathon of my life at WDW! I finished in under 3 hours, which is a personal record for me. I did ok with food, some days better than others. I have a quick trip to NYC Wed. and Thurs., and then I can get back to my normal life. I really think going to meetings is going to be helpful to me. I am excited to learn the new Points Plus program, but nervous about that first weigh in. I never weigh myself at night, and I'm coming off vacation at WDW and home, so I know this is not going to be pretty. Sigh. Nowhere to go but down, though!

Maria

Congrats on your 1/2 Marathon PR and on committing to go back to WW meetings. I hope you're able to find a meeting that works for you. I had to try a few different times and days to find a leader and group that clicked for me.

 

[sjms71]

I am biting the bullet and attending my first WW meeting in person in years tonight. Wish me luck!

I am pleased to report I had the best Half Marathon of my life at WDW! I finished in under 3 hours, which is a personal record for me. I did ok with food, some days better than others. I have a quick trip to NYC Wed. and Thurs., and then I can get back to my normal life. I really think going to meetings is going to be helpful to me. I am excited to learn the new Points Plus program, but nervous about that first weigh in. I never weigh myself at night, and I'm coming off vacation at WDW and home, so I know this is not going to be pretty. Sigh. Nowhere to go but down, though!

Maria

Hey Maria, good for you going back to meetings and Congrats on the 1/2. The fact you are going to face the scale knowing the results may not be in your favor is a huge victory. So, you should give yourself a pat on the back for that.

 

[cbordelon97]

Hi. I recently joined WW and have lost 13 pounds since the first week of November. It is less than what I wanted to lose in 2 months, but at least I LOST during the holidays. Mondays are my weigh in days. I hope to lose 30 more pounds before our next Disney trip at the end of May. I am looking forward to reading and participating in this thread!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Congrats on your 1/2 Marathon PR and on committing to go back to WW meetings. I hope you're able to find a meeting that works for you. I had to try a few different times and days to find a leader and group that clicked for me.

Thanks, and that is good advice -- I could also go Wed. nights, so if for some reason Monday isn't a good fit I have an option...

Hey Maria, good for you going back to meetings and Congrats on the 1/2. The fact you are going to face the scale knowing the results may not be in your favor is a huge victory. So, you should give yourself a pat on the back for that.

It's weird, I should be more worried about going next week and not seeing a loss -- but I know that initial number is a reality check I've been avoiding. I also know I'm going to freak out when I see how much I have to lose to get to 10%...

Thank you both so much for the support! I've got my husband taking me so I can't just decide not to go

Maria

 

[mrzrich]

Hi. I recently joined WW and have lost 13 pounds since the first week of November. It is less than what I wanted to lose in 2 months, but at least I LOST during the holidays. Mondays are my weigh in days. I hope to lose 30 more pounds before our next Disney trip at the end of May. I am looking forward to reading and participating in this thread!

30 more pounds in Less than 20 weeks? Thats pretty ambitious. I'm not saying that it isn't do-able, but I don't want you to beat yourself up if it doesn't happen. One of the main reasons people fail at weight loss is un realistic goals. If you have lost 13 pound in the last 12 or so weeks, your average is about a pound a week.

You know your body better than I do. For me, 15 to 20 lbs in that time frame is much more feasible. It allows for a few slip ups along the way. (Which DO happen, even to the best of us)

 

[sjms71]

Thanks, and that is good advice -- I could also go Wed. nights, so if for some reason Monday isn't a good fit I have an option...



It's weird, I should be more worried about going next week and not seeing a loss -- but I know that initial number is a reality check I've been avoiding. I also know I'm going to freak out when I see how much I have to lose to get to 10%...

Thank you both so much for the support! I've got my husband taking me so I can't just decide not to go

Maria

I know when I go away or have had a bad week and know I will gain, the build up is so stressfull but as soon as I weigh in and sit down at my meeting I feel 100% better. I mean the weight is still there but, I just feel better. I think for most of us in the past when we were on WW or some other plan as soon as it wasn't going our way we gave up. I think now most of us after a stumble get right back on the program. So, it's not so much about the gain but more about the committment to stick with it through good and bad .