Weight Watchers Chat

[Julia M]

congrats on a good first week! I have my first weigh in on Tues... hopefully I'll have a loss like you!

Good Luck!

Julia

 

[Good Ol Gal]

Had my first weigh in yesterday...down over 4 pounds. I'm happy I'm off to a good start. I'm pleased because I went out to eat a couple of times and stayed good. I also brought breakfast and lunch to work everyday.

I do like this new points program, and am trying to learn the details. Found out yesterday at my meeting that only raw veggies are 0 points, not cooked! Luckily, that didn't impact my points alot.

I went out last night ( a Cioppino dinner) and figured the points. Tonight is Chevy's and I have already planned my points. It was interesting reading the nutrionals....I discovered that steak fajitas are lower in points than steak. How can that be? I also need to totally not eat any chips-because if I start, I can't stop.

I also discovered a treat I like-using the Crystal light flavors in sparkling water.

Good Luck to everyone this week.

Julia

What??!! What was their explanation for that? How do you figure the points for them then?

I just cooked onions and mushrooms to put on my burger with dinner tonight I also just started eating roasted red peppers in my salad instead of dressing.

 

[Sandi]

What??!! What was their explanation for that? How do you figure the points for them then?

I just cooked onions and mushrooms to put on my burger with dinner tonight I also just started eating roasted red peppers in my salad instead of dressing.

Your cooked onions and mushrooms will also be 0 points plus unless you cooked them in oil or butter (or something like that) and then the veggies are still 0, but you have to add in the oil, butter, or whatever for the value of those points. Except for potatoes, peas, and other high starch veggies, the vegetables have no points plus value whether they are cooked or raw.

Under the OLD program, there was a distinction between cooked and raw veggies. The argument was that cooked veggies were more dense than raw veggies, so a cup of cooked had more calories, etc. than a cup of raw.

Under the NEW points plus program, nearly all veggies are zero points whether raw or cooked. This is how they come up on the on-line tracker.

Hope this helps. Not sure why someone at Julia's meeting would be giving out bad information. Maybe there was a misunderstanding or the leader was trying to make a distinction with those starchy veggies -- most of which you'd only eat cooked.

 

[dis-happy]

Had my first weigh in yesterday...down over 4 pounds. I'm happy I'm off to a good start. I'm pleased because I went out to eat a couple of times and stayed good. I also brought breakfast and lunch to work everyday.

I do like this new points program, and am trying to learn the details. Found out yesterday at my meeting that only raw veggies are 0 points, not cooked! Luckily, that didn't impact my points alot.

I went out last night ( a Cioppino dinner) and figured the points. Tonight is Chevy's and I have already planned my points. It was interesting reading the nutrionals....I discovered that steak fajitas are lower in points than steak. How can that be? I also need to totally not eat any chips-because if I start, I can't stop.

I also discovered a treat I like-using the Crystal light flavors in sparkling water.

Good Luck to everyone this week.

Julia

That's a great loss! Congratulations!!!

Regarding the steak: I had to do some points research on different cuts of meat (was cooking a tri-tip roast one night). Anyway, a possible explanation is that fajitas are made with flank steak, which is lower in fat (and points) then a regular steak you grill, such as a NY strip steak.

 

[Julia M]

Your cooked onions and mushrooms will also be 0 points plus unless you cooked them in oil or butter (or something like that). Except for potatoes, peas, and other high starch veggies, the vegetables have no points plus value whether they are cooked or raw.

Under the OLD program, there was a distinction between cooked and raw veggies. The argument was that cooked veggies were more dense than raw veggies, so a cup of cooked had more calories, etc. than a cup of raw.

Under the NEW points plus program, nearly all veggies are zero points whether raw or cooked. This is how they come up on the on-line tracker.

Hope this helps. Not sure why someone at Julia's meeting would be giving out bad information. Maybe there was a misunderstanding or the leader was trying to make a distinction with those starchy veggies -- most of which you'd only eat cooked.

I asked why the roasted vegetable recipe (in the book I was given) said it was 1 point per serving. That's when I was told about the cooked vs. uncooked. After reading the previous posts, I checked in my online tracker, and saw the cooked vegies are 0 points. Not sure why I was told that!!

I ate at Chevy's. Truly, I was shocked. I ordered the chicken fajitas and the serving size was amazingly small. I haven't eaten there in years. There were 5 strips of meat, each one about 2 inches long, maybe a half an inch wide and about 1/4 inch thick. No worries about overeating!!!

Julia

 

[mrzrich]

I made turkey meatloaf using Stove top stuffing mix last night for dinner. 5 points per serving. Of course, the recipe is on my new blog! (shameless plug!)

http://community.weightwatchers.com/Blogs/UserBlog.aspx?blogid=1026354

 

[sjms71]

Had my first weigh in yesterday...down over 4 pounds.
Julia

Way to go go Julia

I made turkey meatloaf using Stove top stuffing mix last night for dinner. 5 points per serving. Of course, the recipe is on my new blog! (shameless plug!)

http://community.weightwatchers.com/Blogs/UserBlog.aspx?blogid=1026354

You're so funny!

 

[ashenbiez]

i just love reading everyone's posts in here. its so great knowing we're all going through the same thing - and looks like most of us are having success with it! woohoo!

btw mrzrich - that halfway pic is AMAZING i hope you feel proud just looking at what you've accomplished!!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Wow! I don't post for a few days and I'm 4 or 5 pages behind! So, welcome to all the new posters and congrats to all the losers! Sorry some of you are up. I was up a pound this morning from yesterday.... Oh, well, I guess it was the weekend.

Someone asked a while back if anyone weighed themselves everyday. Well, I do --at least 3 times each morning and before I go to bed each night. If I have to get up through the night to go to the bathroom, I weigh myself then too. Anyway....


Here's my menu for today:

Breakfast: 5pts
WWSmoothie/water/fruit/yogurt
Scrambled egg

Lunch: 9pts
Frozen entre, veggies, milk, yogurt, fruit

Supper: 13pts
Potroast (meat, sauce, potatoes, veggies), Milk

Snacks: 2pts
Yogurt, Fruit, unsweetened applesauce, chocolate

Hope everyone have a points friendly weekend.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Finally got around to some before and Midways (not afters yet)

Before

During...53 lbs down...53 to go!

Thanks for posting your pics! I love being able to see pictures of people during different stages of their weight loss journey because they're such an inspiration to us all. And YOU looking AMAZING!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Your cooked onions and mushrooms will also be 0 points plus unless you cooked them in oil or butter (or something like that) and then the veggies are still 0, but you have to add in the oil, butter, or whatever for the value of those points. Except for potatoes, peas, and other high starch veggies, the vegetables have no points plus value whether they are cooked or raw.

Under the OLD program, there was a distinction between cooked and raw veggies. The argument was that cooked veggies were more dense than raw veggies, so a cup of cooked had more calories, etc. than a cup of raw.

Under the NEW points plus program, nearly all veggies are zero points whether raw or cooked. This is how they come up on the on-line tracker.

Hope this helps. Not sure why someone at Julia's meeting would be giving out bad information. Maybe there was a misunderstanding or the leader was trying to make a distinction with those starchy veggies -- most of which you'd only eat cooked.

You sound like you work for Weight Watchers!

 

[Sandi]

You sound like you work for Weight Watchers!

Someday Jesse. I would love to be qualified to be a receptionist. I think it would keep me on the straight and narrow for the rest of my life. I have achieved lifetime a couple of times and then think I can do it without going to meetings and without tracking. Alas, I know the futility of that now.

I admire the receptionists and leaders because I know they've been where I am. My team (yes, I take ownership of them) is fabulous.

 

[mackeysmom]

Down 9.4 in my first three weeks, but fell waaaaay off track this week.

Tuesday (weigh in day) and Wednesday were fine, but totally off program on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Back on track today, but we'll see what the scale says tomorrow.

In the past, I probably would skip the weigh-in and try to "re-group" before the next one. This time - I'm ready for a gain if that's what the scale says. It is all about accountability this time around

On the plus-side - I made a delicious dinner tonight. (It is very cold here in New York and I needed some comfort food). I had a tube of pre-made polenta in the fridge and sliced up one serving into very thin slices. "Fried" them up with a little Pam in the frying pan w/ some black pepper and garlic powder. Once they were crispy, I put a little tomato sauce on them, a little grated mozzarella and some good grated parmesan cheese and stuck it under the broiler until bubbly. It was absolutely delicious and only 5 pointsplus.

 

[Sandi]

Down 9.4 in my first three weeks, but fell waaaaay off track this week.

Tuesday (weigh in day) and Wednesday were fine, but totally off program on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Back on track today, but we'll see what the scale says tomorrow.

In the past, I probably would skip the weigh-in and try to "re-group" before the next one. This time - I'm ready for a gain if that's what the scale says. It is all about accountability this time around

So, how'd it go? Facing the scales when you think you know it will not be happy news is brave. It's really important to going the distance though.

We sure are quiet today. My WI is tomorrow. I ate more than I should have over the weekend, but otherwise did okay. I'm not sure what the scales will say tomorrow, but I need my meeting.

Also, we tried the Kellogg's chips -- sea salt. They were not a hit with my family. Didn't seem worth the points to me. DD16 and her friends also tested them and they didn't get thumbs up there, either. I'm glad they're doing it for some of you though.

 

[mackeysmom]

So, how'd it go? Facing the scales when you think you know it will not be happy news is brave. It's really important to going the distance though.

I'm glad I went - I was down .8 . Total is 10.2.

Does anybody here use the Simply Filling Technique? I asked for the handout at my meeting today - I'm not prepared to do it this week but was thinking about trying it one of these days. I like the idea of not having to count for a week (although the idea of not counting also scares the #@&# out of me!)

 

[vavalynn2]

Also, we tried the Kellogg's chips -- sea salt. They were not a hit with my family. Didn't seem worth the points to me. DD16 and her friends also tested them and they didn't get thumbs up there, either. I'm glad they're doing it for some of you though.

I am not a big fan of them either. I bought them Sunday and portioned them out to bring to work, but tried the couple left in the bag. I really do not care for them. I wish I did.

I have not looked into all natural pop chips. I know Jillian Michaels seems to be talking about them every chance she gets. Anyone tried them?

Have a good week all. Stay warm.

 

[Sandi]

I'm glad I went - I was down .8 . Total is 10.2.

You were down!!!! That's awesome.

 

[Julia M]

Checking in........
I have been out to eat twice this week, so have been working on being good tehse weekdays (although I think I counted the points and think I made good choices)

I am in a rut with my lunches, though. I have been taking a cup of Trader Joes butternut squash soup (2 points), carrots and pea pods, hummus (2 points) and raisin rosemary crisps (2-3 points). I also sometimes add in a cabbage slaw (2 points)

ANy ideas? I am not a big sandwich person.

I am trying to exercise as well, but can't go for very long on the elliptical e have. SO I am trying to do it during commercials (it's hard on my knees)

Julia

 

[brunette8706]

I'm glad I went - I was down .8 . Total is 10.2.

Does anybody here use the Simply Filling Technique? I asked for the handout at my meeting today - I'm not prepared to do it this week but was thinking about trying it one of these days. I like the idea of not having to count for a week (although the idea of not counting also scares the #@&# out of me!)

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Hi! Yes, I have done the SF Technique and it does work. Concentrate on all the power foods with out counting points, BUT STOP EATING with you are SATISFIED NOT FULL. You can eat all fruits, Veggies, lean protein, etc. Check your literature.

I started WW again on January 13. Lost 4.5 pounds the first week. I will get weighed in again this Thursday.

Brunette

 

[mackeysmom]

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Hi! Yes, I have done the SF Technique and it does work. Concentrate on all the power foods with out counting points, BUT STOP EATING with you are SATISFIED NOT FULL. You can eat all fruits, Veggies, lean protein, etc. Check your literature.

Thanks for the input

I think I'll plan to do the SF Technique next week. I'll use this week to create my meal plans and put together a grocery list that won't leave me hanging.