Weight Watchers Chat

[cepmom]

today is my 2nd WI.... but school got cancelled so our meeting is cancelled!! (our meeting is held at our elementary school).

So now I guess I'm going to have to wait another week?! I don't know if I can do that! I can weigh myself unofficially I guess, but it just won't be the same.

are there any other meetings nearby that you can get to this week? You can go to any WW meeting to weigh in; if it's not your regular meeting location, just tell them you are a visitor and they'll weigh you in!

 

[robinb]

Good morning everyone! I was a good Do Bee yesterday and walked 35 minutes and rode the stationary bike for 25 minutes all at my 70-75% maximum heart rate. All for 5 points. I also shoveled show for 30 minutes today for a whopping 2 points. Sadly, I'm still in the hole from the weekend! But the scale seems to be staying around last week's WI so I don't think I'll gain it back now that I have been ... well .. eating. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a Friday latte, but in reality I'll be happy if I maintain.

I bought a jar of the Better'n Peanut Butter at Target this week and I'm sorry to say but ... *blech*. I thought it was pretty nasty . Sorry to the folks who like it. I ate about 1/4 of a sandwich before I threw the rest away ... I just couldn't see eating something I didn't like. Then I made 1/2 a sandwich with my organic freshly ground peanut butter (from the local natural foods co-op) and I was much happier. Yeah ... it's 5 points for 2T v/s 2 points for the Better'n stuff but sometimes I'm willing to sacrifice points for taste. Now I just need to take this stuff back to the Target. I paid $5.14 for it!

 

[sjms71]

Good morning everyone! I was a good Do Bee yesterday and walked 35 minutes and rode the stationary bike for 25 minutes all at my 70-75% maximum heart rate. All for 5 points. I also shoveled show for 30 minutes today for a whopping 2 points. Sadly, I'm still in the hole from the weekend! But the scale seems to be staying around last week's WI so I don't think I'll gain it back now that I have been ... well .. eating. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a Friday latte, but in reality I'll be happy if I maintain.

I bought a jar of the Better'n Peanut Butter at Target this week and I'm sorry to say but ... *blech*. I thought it was pretty nasty . Sorry to the folks who like it. I ate about 1/4 of a sandwich before I threw the rest away ... I just couldn't see eating something I didn't like. Then I made 1/2 a sandwich with my organic freshly ground peanut butter (from the local natural foods co-op) and I was much happier. Yeah ... it's 5 points for 2T v/s 2 points for the Better'n stuff but sometimes I'm willing to sacrifice points for taste. Now I just need to take this stuff back to the Target. I paid $5.14 for it!

Good for you all those activity points!! As for the peanut butter, it's funny how some love stuff and other not so much. I personally think it's the cat's meow, I love it and don't feel I'm sacrificing any taste. It's good to try new things though. Good luck this week you never know you could see a loss.

 

[diskids2]

Hi Everyone!

Just joined WW on Saturday, so I'm on day four. Seems to be going pretty well but since I have SO MUCH weight to loose, I'm having trouble eating all my points. Anyone else ever have that issue?

 

[Holly324]

As far as the weekly weigh-in, by signing up on the DIS Biggest Loser Challange, I know my weigh in day is every Friday. It's fun to be with everyone else online here. Go Team Mickey!

I am doing ww online, too.....Go Team Mickey! Just had to comment!

 

[brookelizabeth]

Hi Everyone!

Just joined WW on Saturday, so I'm on day four. Seems to be going pretty well but since I have SO MUCH weight to loose, I'm having trouble eating all my points. Anyone else ever have that issue?

I did at first, but I've gotten into a better routine with things and don't usually have that problem. If you find yourself with extra points at the end of the day try using full-fat things for things you might have as FF. Creamer for your coffee, butter, real mayo, not-low-cal bread, etc. Also, are you getting your good health guidelines in? All your oil and dairy?

It really helps to pre-plan your day as much as possible to get all those guidelines in and be sure you are using your points well. It gets smoother, I promise!

 

[Sandi]

Hi Everyone!

Just joined WW on Saturday, so I'm on day four. Seems to be going pretty well but since I have SO MUCH weight to loose, I'm having trouble eating all my points. Anyone else ever have that issue?

I agree with what Brookelizabeth said, but I just wanted to add that even the weekly material WW provides acknowledges that sometimes you have points left at the end of the day and don't get stressed about it. You should aim to use the points allotted, but if you're a few short at bedtime, don't try to pound down some more food.

Good luck. It's a journey.

 

[vickiemariko]

Hello Everyone!
I've been lurking around here for a while and thought I would say hello! I've been doing WW for almost 3 years now (on and off). I'm a lifetime member, and I just started going back to the meetings. I am one of those people who struggles with the last 5-10 lbs. I can get it off, but keeping off is another story. I'm not too far off my goal weight, but I'd like to actually go a bit lower than my set goal this time around. It's pretty hard to stay within the 2 pound limit sometimes, especially if I go on vacation for a couple weeks . So I'm thinking that two pounds below my goal and I should be good. I'll be able to catch my weight before it creeps up too much.
I love this thread! It's such a good way to check in with others on WW. I don't know about everyone else, but I need more than just a weigh in once a week to keep me accountable.

 

[KimRaye]

Hello all and Hi Robin! I RE-joined WW online but I'm new to the Plus system. Point values seem higher but daily points are higher too. Not sure what they're trying to achieve there. I'll give it a shot tho, their way. WISH me luck!

 

[diskids2]

Thanks everyone...I looked over my tracking and I'm not getting in all the dairy. Good to know that I can be short on points. For the first time I have started a healthy eating plan (look no diet ) for me and not for "something". Starting Day Five today. Wish me luck and good luck to everyone else!

 

[brookelizabeth]

I love this thread! It's such a good way to check in with others on WW. I don't know about everyone else, but I need more than just a weigh in once a week to keep me accountable.

Me too, I weigh myself daily just to see where I'm at.

I hear ya on that last 5 lbs! I gave up right there last time. Great idea to get a bit below your original goal to giver yourself some "padding", so to speak. You can do it!!

 

[KristiMc]

Good morning everyone,

I am new to this thread. I started on WW back in August and I have lost 44 pounds! Though it has started to get really hard. I am still eating good, but the pounds are just coming off much slower. I need to step up the exercise - which I hate.

Has anyone else had this issue? What do you do to keep motivated?

Thanks,
Kristi

 

[DisneyMOM09]

Good Morning all, Weigh in day for me... down 2.2 pounds!! I love getting on the scale and seeing a nice drop!! This week I ate all of my dailes and about half of my weeklies. My goal for this week is to start excercising. This is the beginning of week 5 for me and I know that excercise is part of it, but I am one of those one change at a time kind of people. Now that I've got a few weeks of changing my eating I think I can handle making a new change. Any suggestions on your favorite ways to work out?

 

[Sandi]

Good Morning all, Weigh in day for me... down 2.2 pounds!! I love getting on the scale and seeing a nice drop!! This week I ate all of my dailes and about half of my weeklies. My goal for this week is to start excercising. This is the beginning of week 5 for me and I know that excercise is part of it, but I am one of those one change at a time kind of people. Now that I've got a few weeks of changing my eating I think I can handle making a new change. Any suggestions on your favorite ways to work out?

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Congratulations. I take a Zumba class that I love. If you sign up for a class, sometimes that keeps you honest.

Good morning everyone,

I am new to this thread. I started on WW back in August and I have lost 44 pounds! Though it has started to get really hard. I am still eating good, but the pounds are just coming off much slower. I need to step up the exercise - which I hate.

Has anyone else had this issue? What do you do to keep motivated?

Thanks,
Kristi

I'm right there with you. Started in April and have lost 30 pounds. Still about 5-10 to go -- and that's been my story for a few months. Very frustrating. However, the inches are definitely coming off and my muscles are in much better shape. So, you have to look at your NSV's (non-scale victories) to stay motivated. Also, I pull out a pair of my old size 16 pants and compare how those look next to my 8's and 10's. That helps, too. Someone else on this thread suggested putting out a swimsuit that you want to wear this summer, so I did that, too.

Keep with it. It's a long row to hoe, but we'll get there!

 

[sjms71]

Good morning everyone,

I am new to this thread. I started on WW back in August and I have lost 44 pounds! Though it has started to get really hard. I am still eating good, but the pounds are just coming off much slower. I need to step up the exercise - which I hate.

Has anyone else had this issue? What do you do to keep motivated?

Thanks,
Kristi

Hey Kristi, Welcome and Congrats on the 44 lbs. loss. I too am in the same boat. I have loss 59lbs and have 11 to go and have been kind of at a stand still. Last week I had my first big loss in months. Hoping it wasn't just a fluke. But I agree 100% with Sandi, you need to look at your NSV's. They are a great motivator.

Good Morning all, Weigh in day for me... down 2.2 pounds!! I love getting on the scale and seeing a nice drop!! This week I ate all of my dailes and about half of my weeklies. My goal for this week is to start excercising. This is the beginning of week 5 for me and I know that excercise is part of it, but I am one of those one change at a time kind of people. Now that I've got a few weeks of changing my eating I think I can handle making a new change. Any suggestions on your favorite ways to work out?

WooHoo on the 2.2!

 

[cepmom]

hey guys
hoping to get to a weigh in tomorrow; last week's meeting was cancelled due to snow. It's been rough the past couple of weeks; I really need to get back to going to regular meetings. I need that to stay focused. You would think by working for WW, you'd stay on plan at all times, but it just isn't that way for me. I need to be a member first, to keep my head in it so to speak.

I can't get to my old regular meeting that I love since I am now working at it, but am going to commit to going to a Thursday morning meeting now instead (as long as the weather doesn't change my plans again!) My mother joined WW a few weeks ago and this is the meeting she has been going to, so I'll have a buddy to go with too. I used to go with a friend and that was great, because we'd both look forward to going together each week. She stopped going regularly after having a baby 3 years ago; just not as easy to commit when you have a little one to think of too.

One good thing this week, I've been racking up activity points like a rock star with all my shoveling . I do wish the snow would stop though...this is getting ridiculous!

the front of my house after shoveling for 2 hours yesterday and 2 hours this morning:

hope every one is having a good week!! Congrats to all the "losers"

 

[karliebug]

I weigh in tomorrow and am a little nervous because last week's meeting was cancelled due to snow so I don't know how I will do. My scale at home fluctuates a lot so I am anxious about getting on that one at the meeting. Keep your fingers crossed for me and send some pixie dust , please.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Good for you all those activity points!! As for the peanut butter, it's funny how some love stuff and other not so much. I personally think it's the cat's meow, I love it and don't feel I'm sacrificing any taste. It's good to try new things though. Good luck this week you never know you could see a loss.

Sounds like me and the VitaTops!

 

[vickiemariko]

Good morning everyone,

I am new to this thread. I started on WW back in August and I have lost 44 pounds! Though it has started to get really hard. I am still eating good, but the pounds are just coming off much slower. I need to step up the exercise - which I hate.

Has anyone else had this issue? What do you do to keep motivated?

Thanks,
Kristi

This time of year is tough for me to exercise. It's so cold and I just want to curl up on the couch and read or watch movies . But one thing I do to motivate me to get on my treadmill, is to record my fave tv shows and only allow myself to watch them when I'm working out. Kind of silly, but it gets me moving. When I was a member at a gym I would actually coordinate my gym time to the tv schedule!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

I think I earned my first activity point for 2011 this morning! Me and DS (but mostly me!) shoveled the driveway for 1 hour and 20 minutes. I left the windrow for DH. It was a snow day for DS -- his first for this school year. It sounds like lots of activity points are being earned this week by shoveling.

This is also my weigh-in day so I didn't get to that this morning but on my scale I'm down finally!