Weight Watchers Chat

[brookelizabeth]

Will you be doing most of your eating at all 4 parks or will you be eating at the resorts as well? Knowing this may help us help you.

We will be eating all over - usually lunch in a park and dinner can be anywhere. We love to resort hop, so I'm open to anything!

We have 46 days . I tried to do good in September. There are a lot of great salads but the dressing is already on. It's a vinaigrette but who knows what the calories were. Sunshine Seasons you can get rotisserie chicken and veggies and same with Cosmic Rays.

Ah yes! The rotisserie chicken! That reminds me that I think Sunshine Seasons has quite a few healthy options.

Does this website help at all...? http://www.buildabettermousetrip.com/article-healthyfoodchoices.php

Yes! That is exactly like something I was looking for. Perfect ideas. Thank you!!!

I think this means we will overlap. We are at Saratoga Mar 15-21st.

I am very sad we are missing Brook by just days

I am so bummed to be missing you, and your girls, Mary!!! We miss each other by THREE days. I would love to squeeze in a second trip this year, so we still have hopes for later this year maybe.

Do you have a person in your family that you can share some of your meals with? DH and I like to split some of our favorites so we get to taste our favorites, but keep the portion sizes down. We especially love to do this at the Tangierine Cafe in Morocco.

We also like Sunshine seasons Food Court in Epcot.

In MK we like Cosmic Rays. We either split a Rotiserie Chicken or a turkey wrap. You can bulk up the wraps at the toppings bar.

AK we like Flame Tree. We do get a serving of ribs which we share. (2 ribs each) BUT we also get the Fruit plate. Its really yummy! Sometimes we stop and get the fruit plate a snack during the day.

At DHS we actually like to go to the Brown Derby and share a Cobb Salad. Its HUGE! Its not exactly a DIET salad, but its really good. Its not a CS, but its usually pretty empty in there during the afternoon. And since we split the salad, the bill is usually LESS than a CS.

This is great info! Thank you!!! Yes, I am thinking I will be able to split quite a few CS with my 3 year old, instead of buying him a kids meal and me a meal that I might not eat all of. Good idea, I'll have to think about all that...

Thank you again to everyone for your tips! You've given me some great ideas and much to think about.

"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.

GOOD FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would have been incredibly hurt and MAD at my mother if she had that reaction toward my weight loss, you are a much better person than I! A 14! A 14! YOU ROCK! And what in the world is your mother going to do when you are SMALLER than her?!?!

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!

WOO-HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! That is FANTASTIC! Congrats!!!!!

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.

I look forward to the pics!



Welcome to all the new people on the thread! This is a great place!!!

 

[shinysparklybubbles]

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

Make a smaller goal of 5 lbs and then 5% and then 10% etc. My first goal is 5lbs. My end goal is 65-75 lbs but if I only look at it that way I'll go nuts.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

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!

Congratulations on making it to size 14!

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I used to post a lot more here but right before Christmas I found out I was expecting a new baby. So no more Weight Watchers for a little while. I am still trying to eat healthy low fat foods and lots of fruit and vegetables. But no longer trying to lose weight. I will be back on the program in September after baby comes.

Anyways, to those of you who have a lot to lose I wanted to say to just take it one day at a time. Do your best to track everything you eat and stay in your points. Eventually, the weight will slowly melt away and you will reach that goal.

I joined WW in Sept. 2009. I lost 94 pounds total. If I can do it you can do it. After you get used to your new eating patterns, tracking add some exercise it will really help you lose the weight and maintain your weight lose.

One day at a time though. Good Luck! Also, when I needed some encouragement I read the success stories on Weight Watchers Website.

 

[sjms71]

I used to post a lot more here but right before Christmas I found out I was expecting a new baby. So no more Weight Watchers for a little while. I am still trying to eat healthy low fat foods and lots of fruit and vegetables. But no longer trying to lose weight. I will be back on the program in September after baby comes.

Anyways, to those of you who have a lot to lose I wanted to say to just take it one day at a time. Do your best to track everything you eat and stay in your points. Eventually, the weight will slowly melt away and you will reach that goal.

I joined WW in Sept. 2009. I lost 94 pounds total. If I can do it you can do it. After you get used to your new eating patterns, tracking add some exercise it will really help you lose the weight and maintain your weight lose.

One day at a time though. Good Luck! Also, when I needed some encouragement I read the success stories on Weight Watchers Website.

Hey Nancy, glad to see you are still checking in with us .

 

[Julia M]

Hello, I'm Julia. I rejoined WW on Saturday and am sad, because I have gained SO much weight!! The new program is a bit confusing to me, but I am trying.

I work full time. I run a program for preschoolers with autism, coordinate our transitions (when kids leave Birth-Three services and begin school district services) and manage our assessment team.

I also do a bit of weekend traveling. DD is a competitive baton twirler, so we go to competitions. Mostly in CA, but we will be at WDW for Twirlmania in Feb and in Kansas City for HS and Collegiate Championships. This summer we'll be in Little Rock for a week and then Jacksonville for another week.

Right now I have three kids at home, but oldest ds leaves for school this weekend. It is a bit easier, food wise, when he is gone, as my two younger kids are much healthier eaters and eat a way bigger variety of food. DH is mellow about what I fix, which is good.

My current goals are to fix and bring a breakfast/lunch every day to work and have something planned for dinner.

I am hoping to be a regular here and get inspiration from everyone!

Julia

 

[Tinker_Belle]

Hello, I'm Julia. I rejoined WW on Saturday and am sad, because I have gained SO much weight!! The new program is a bit confusing to me, but I am trying.

I work full time. I run a program for preschoolers with autism, coordinate our transitions (when kids leave Birth-Three services and begin school district services) and manage our assessment team.

I also do a bit of weekend traveling. DD is a competitive baton twirler, so we go to competitions. Mostly in CA, but we will be at WDW for Twirlmania in Feb and in Kansas City for HS and Collegiate Championships. This summer we'll be in Little Rock for a week and then Jacksonville for another week.

Right now I have three kids at home, but oldest ds leaves for school this weekend. It is a bit easier, food wise, when he is gone, as my two younger kids are much healthier eaters and eat a way bigger variety of food. DH is mellow about what I fix, which is good.

My current goals are to fix and bring a breakfast/lunch every day to work and have something planned for dinner.

I am hoping to be a regular here and get inspiration from everyone!

Julia

Hi, Julia! I'm new to this board today too. I just rejoined WW and am having a hard time getting used to the new points-plus as well. I think your goals for right now are perfect! I need to focus on the same. I also looked up the values for a few things that I can order out without feeling guilty and put them on an index card. I'm looking forward to losing with you!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

I've done a lot of drooling during the conversations that some of you have had on the thread about the VitaTops. So today, for the very first time, I bought and tried a VitaTop Deep Chocolate thingy and I gotta say...not feelin' the love. I even ate a second one just in case I had eaten the first one wrong... but it didn't help.

 

[sjms71]

I've done a lot of drooling during the conversations that some of you have had on the thread about the VitaTops. So today, for the very first time, I bought and tried a VitaTop Deep Chocolate thingy and I gotta say...not feelin' the love. I even ate a second one just in case I had eaten the first one wrong... but it didn't help.

Really? I'm getting ready to eat one in a few minutes. Now I always heat my chocolate one up, I don't think I've ever eaten it not heated. I add a little of the 5 cal.(0ppt) whip cream. If I really want a big snack I heat it add a serving of better N peanut butter and some whip cream, well I'm in heaven then .

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Really? I'm getting ready to eat one in a few minutes. Now I always heat my chocolate one up, I don't think I've ever eaten it not heated. I add a little of the 5 cal.(0ppt) whip cream. If I really want a big snack I heat it add a serving of better N peanut butter and some whip cream, well I'm in heaven then .

One was room temp and the other one was warm because I thawed it in the microwave. There are still two left in the pac so maybe I'll try those ones with p/butter or ice cream. That actually sounds pretty good. At the moment though, I'm thinking that the WW frozen chocolate cakes are better for 4 points.

 

[sjms71]

One was room temp and the other one was warm because I thawed it in the microwave. There are still two left in the pac so maybe I'll try those ones with p/butter or ice cream. That actually sounds pretty good. At the moment though, I'm thinking that the WW frozen chocolate cakes are better for 4 points.

I just ate mine. I like them plain too, if you have to "dress" it up to like it, maybe it's just not your thing. I'll have to try the ww chocolate cakes.

 

[mrzrich]

What I Ate (and plan to eat) Today

Breakfast
1/4 cup egg beaters (1)
1/2 slice 2% American Cheese (1)
1 slice center cut bacon (1)
Clementine (0)

Snack
1 cup Broccoli Soup (1)
Made this like the cauliflower soup I made last week only with broccoli instead and a little grated Romano- ran through recipe builder

Lunch
Wendy's Small Chili (4)
2 Saltines (1)
Apple (0)

Snack
Navel Orange (0)
10 grams Special K Cracker Crisps (1)
2 tbsp Reduced Fat Sour Cream (1)

Dinner

2/3 cup Green Giant broccoli with Cheese sauce (2)
3 oz Breaded Oven "Fried" Pork Cutlet (7) Ran through recipe builder
1/2 cup instant mashed potatoes made with FF milk and light spread (2)

Desert
Fruit smoothie made with WW smoothie pack, FF milk and strawberries. (4)

Planned TV Snack
17 Special K multigrain crackers (2)
1 Laughing Cow Wedge(1)


Total 29 Points

 

[Sandi]

For those of you that like brocolli, this is how my family likes me to cook it:

Heat oven to 450F.
Wash and cut brocolli into florets.
Toss brocolli in 1 or 2 tsp olive oil, salt and pepper.
Roast brocolli on a cookie sheet for 10 to 15 minutes (parts will burn, but they'll be yummy).
Squeeze fresh lemon juice on brocolli before serving.

For some reason, as soon as the cookie sheet is removed from the oven, the brocolli cools down really fast. Best to serve straight away.

 

[pjstevens]

Someone had mentioned the Special K 'chips' on here last week. I just 'found' them at Target (they was one box laying on the shelf where the wheat thins were, not where it belonged and no idea where it was supposed to be). Grabbed that box. They are yummy!!! Enjoying my 3 point serving of 30 (yes THIRTY chips) with some natural salsa. What a nice snack.

Thanks for sharing this good find.

 

[ashenbiez]

I knew this would happen
it was so "easy" the first few weeks that I started to fall off the wagon. Now I can't seem to get back into making/ordering/buying healthy food choices. Boo!

Going to keep this page open on my computer all week - same with the WW site - this way I have constant reminders!

hope everyone else is having a good week so far!!

 

[brookelizabeth]

I used to post a lot more here but right before Christmas I found out I was expecting a new baby. So no more Weight Watchers for a little while. I am still trying to eat healthy low fat foods and lots of fruit and vegetables. But no longer trying to lose weight. I will be back on the program in September after baby comes.

Anyways, to those of you who have a lot to lose I wanted to say to just take it one day at a time. Do your best to track everything you eat and stay in your points. Eventually, the weight will slowly melt away and you will reach that goal.

I joined WW in Sept. 2009. I lost 94 pounds total. If I can do it you can do it. After you get used to your new eating patterns, tracking add some exercise it will really help you lose the weight and maintain your weight lose.

One day at a time though. Good Luck! Also, when I needed some encouragement I read the success stories on Weight Watchers Website.

Congrats on the baby! And thank you for the encouragement!!!

I've done a lot of drooling during the conversations that some of you have had on the thread about the VitaTops. So today, for the very first time, I bought and tried a VitaTop Deep Chocolate thingy and I gotta say...not feelin' the love. I even ate a second one just in case I had eaten the first one wrong... but it didn't help.

I'm with ya. I tried them a couple years ago when I was on WW for the first time and just didn't like 'em at all. How many points are they now in the new system?

For those of you that like brocolli, this is how my family likes me to cook it:

Heat oven to 450F.
Wash and cut brocolli into florets.
Toss brocolli in 1 or 2 tsp olive oil, salt and pepper.
Roast brocolli on a cookie sheet for 10 to 15 minutes (parts will burn, but they'll be yummy).
Squeeze fresh lemon juice on brocolli before serving.

For some reason, as soon as the cookie sheet is removed from the oven, the brocolli cools down really fast. Best to serve straight away.

That's pretty much how we do cauliflower. I haven't tried it with broccoli, but will! Thanks for the tip!


What I Ate Today
Breakfast
2 slices of WW multi-grain bread (2)
1/4 cup Egg Beaters (1)
2 slices turkey bacon (1)
Dannon Light & Fit yogurt cup (2)

Lunch
Slice of spinach pizza (7)
carrots (0)
banana (0)

Dinner
Jr. Whopper w/o cheese or mayo (7)
Apple slices (0)
BK side salad w/ a bit of lite dressing (2)

Snacks
2 graham crackers w/ tbsp of chocolate frosting (4 but soooo good!)
Starbucks Skinny Vanilla Latte (3)
Clementine (0)

 

[brookelizabeth]

Someone had mentioned the Special K 'chips' on here last week. I just 'found' them at Target (they was one box laying on the shelf where the wheat thins were, not where it belonged and no idea where it was supposed to be). Grabbed that box. They are yummy!!! Enjoying my 3 point serving of 30 (yes THIRTY chips) with some natural salsa. What a nice snack.

Thanks for sharing this good find.

THIRTY!?! I need to find these STAT!

I knew this would happen
it was so "easy" the first few weeks that I started to fall off the wagon. Now I can't seem to get back into making/ordering/buying healthy food choices. Boo!

Going to keep this page open on my computer all week - same with the WW site - this way I have constant reminders!

hope everyone else is having a good week so far!!

Take little steps and plan your meals, then write your grocery list off your meal plan so you don't forget what to buy/make poor choices. It's hard to break old habits, you'll get there!

 

[sjms71]

Someone had mentioned the Special K 'chips' on here last week. I just 'found' them at Target (they was one box laying on the shelf where the wheat thins were, not where it belonged and no idea where it was supposed to be). Grabbed that box. They are yummy!!! Enjoying my 3 point serving of 30 (yes THIRTY chips) with some natural salsa. What a nice snack.

Thanks for sharing this good find.

That was me, aren't they so good and I measured 30g and it is 30 chips. It's funny you said that about the salsa cause I had a bowl of the chips this past weekend and was like let me try some with salsa, very yummy.

I knew this would happen
it was so "easy" the first few weeks that I started to fall off the wagon. Now I can't seem to get back into making/ordering/buying healthy food choices. Boo!

Going to keep this page open on my computer all week - same with the WW site - this way I have constant reminders!

hope everyone else is having a good week so far!!

Sometimes it's really hard to get back on track. But I know you can do it, it is not easy but find somethng within to motivate you. I think someone posted this a while back, but go through the before and after photos on the ww site. Sometimes that gives you that burst of motivation you need. We are here for you girl don't give up .

 

[ashenbiez]

Take little steps and plan your meals, then write your grocery list off your meal plan so you don't forget what to buy/make poor choices. It's hard to break old habits, you'll get there!

Sometimes it's really hard to get back on track. But I know you can do it, it is not easy but find somethng within to motivate you. I think someone posted this a while back, but go through the before and after photos on the ww site. Sometimes that gives you that burst of motivation you need. We are here for you girl don't give up .

thanks, both of you
i think one of the biggest things is that my uterus is trying to kill me right now - so i'm just trying to make it happy with greasy junk food. haha. another problem is that we need to go grocery shopping BADLY! having no healthy food options isn't good!
i like the idea of going through before/after photos - i might have to do that after work.

we decided to upgrade from the QSDP to the regular DP and i'm kind of excited! I haven't been able to eat in most of the sit-down restaurants in Disney!! I'm a little worried about what all these big meals will do to my weight, but hell - i'll be on vacation and walking some of it off anyways

 

[mackeysmom]

Someone had mentioned the Special K 'chips' on here last week. I just 'found' them at Target (they was one box laying on the shelf where the wheat thins were, not where it belonged and no idea where it was supposed to be). Grabbed that box. They are yummy!!! Enjoying my 3 point serving of 30 (yes THIRTY chips) with some natural salsa. What a nice snack.

Thanks for sharing this good find.

I'll have to check those out. I've been enjoying 16 RF Wheat Thins for 3 points - been pairing them with a yummy peach/mango salsa for a sweet and salty snack.

Tooting my own horn now: Weighed in this morning - down 2.4 for a total of 9.4

- Laura