Weight Watchers Chat

[sjms71]

Stephanie, I love your new photo! I've been so transfixed by your weight loss ticker (61 pounds is amazing), that I just noticed the photo change. Looks like the kids had fun!

Thanks sweetie! did it last night, it was from September. My kids are just the best, they have such a great time when they go. I swear they act like it's their first time every trip. I am so happy we can provide these memories for them and we just get to enjoy each other as a family. I know this is a loooooong time off but I said to DH just last night, that when our kids grow up and go to disney with their children they better invite us or I will never speak to them again, .

 

[dthogue]

Evening Everyone,

Its been busy in here the last week days - its great to see everyone posting.

So nice to see alot of new faces - WELCOME!!!

I haven't purchased any of the WW bars, but I do LOVE the Kellog's Fiber Plus Bars - if you haven't tried them, you might want to - my favorites are the chocolatey peanut butter and the caramel coconut fudge bars - YUMMY!

I had a bad binge attack Saturday and Sunday afternoons - I was home alone both days and I was bored, so I just started eating - boy I hate when I return to my old ways - the scaled jumped almost 2 pounds from Saturday morning to Monday morning. Happy to report that I am back on track yesterday and today and the scale is moving back down, but boy am I mad at myself for allowing it to happen. I worked so hard last week too!

Hope everyone has a wonderful evening!

Tammy

 

[sjms71]

Evening Everyone,

Its been busy in here the last week days - its great to see everyone posting.

So nice to see alot of new faces - WELCOME!!!

I haven't purchased any of the WW bars, but I do LOVE the Kellog's Fiber Plus Bars - if you haven't tried them, you might want to - my favorites are the chocolatey peanut butter and the caramel coconut fudge bars - YUMMY!

I had a bad binge attack Saturday and Sunday afternoons - I was home alone both days and I was bored, so I just started eating - boy I hate when I return to my old ways - the scaled jumped almost 2 pounds from Saturday morning to Monday morning. Happy to report that I am back on track yesterday and today and the scale is moving back down, but boy am I mad at myself for allowing it to happen. I worked so hard last week too!

Hope everyone has a wonderful evening!

Tammy

Hey Tammy, how many points are the the fiber plus bars?

 

[dthogue]

I wanted to share a recipe that is all the rage at our meeting - shared with us by a lady who has lost over 130 pounds in the last year!

One apple, any kind, with or without skin - chopped into pieces and put into a microwave bowl, sprinkle of cinnamon, and a little vanilla. Top with 1/4 cup sf syrup - microwave about 3 minutes (longer if you want a softer apple). Top with ff cool whip. Yummy - the only points is in the syrup - my syrup is 1 points plus for 1/4 cup or 0 points plus for 1/8 cup - check your NI.

You can also make it on the stove if you prefer. I have also made it with bananas and strawberries on the stove - I only use 1/8 c syrup and heat til it carmelizes.

Tammy

 

[cepmom]

I wanted to share a recipe that is all the rage at our meeting - shared with us by a lady who has lost over 130 pounds in the last year!

One apple, any kind, with or without skin - chopped into pieces and put into a microwave bowl, sprinkle of cinnamon, and a little vanilla. Top with 1/4 cup sf syrup - microwave about 3 minutes (longer if you want a softer apple). Top with ff cool whip. Yummy - the only points is in the syrup - my syrup is 1 points plus for 1/4 cup or 0 points plus for 1/8 cup - check your NI.

You can also make it on the stove if you prefer. I have also made it with bananas and strawberries on the stove - I only use 1/8 c syrup and heat til it carmelizes.

Tammy

sounds yummy! I've been doing that lately with an apple then crumble the new 3 pt Cinnamon Crumb bar on top.....sooooo good! But I may try this instead to lower the points.

On a related note with the FF cool whip, I know that 2 T is 0 PP, but I keep mine frozen and its hard to scoop out 2 Tablespoons. I decided to start weighing in on my food scale (9 grams is the serving size) and it's really a small amount! Ive definitely been putting much more than that in my SF hot cocoa, or on top on my baked apple and never counted points for it It's so eye opening when you start weighing things!

 

[dis-happy]

Is it just me? Or does anyone else find those Jennifer Hudson WW commercials a bit grating?

 

[Catira]

Hi hoping to attend my first WW meeting tomorrow. What can I expect? I have heard great things in regards to the new points WW has. I have been extremely lazy lately and have gained back a couple of pounds. I need to loose about 15 pounds.

Went to first meeting today I have so much to learn. They have no points calculators and have no idea when they will get any. I tried to get my bestfriend to try WW and she did not seem interested. I know that most times a buddy system works wonders Would love to hear what otehr snacks you all eat and how many points they are. I am am big sweets person, and of course must have diet coke.

 

[dis-happy]

Went to first meeting today I have so much to learn. They have no points calculators and have no idea when they will get any. I tried to get my bestfriend to try WW and she did not seem interested. I know that most times a buddy system works wonders Would love to hear what otehr snacks you all eat and how many points they are. I am am big sweets person, and of course must have diet coke.

Swiss Miss Diet Hot Chocolate saves my life. I drink a cup almost every night. 25 calories, 1 pt.

 

[cepmom]

Went to first meeting today I have so much to learn. They have no points calculators and have no idea when they will get any. I tried to get my bestfriend to try WW and she did not seem interested. I know that most times a buddy system works wonders Would love to hear what otehr snacks you all eat and how many points they are. I am am big sweets person, and of course must have diet coke.

yeah we've had a hard time with getting calculators in stock around here too. In the mean time, you can access a free calculator on the WW website. Also, if you have a smart phone you can download a calculator app for it to use too

 

[sjms71]

Went to first meeting today I have so much to learn. They have no points calculators and have no idea when they will get any. I tried to get my bestfriend to try WW and she did not seem interested. I know that most times a buddy system works wonders Would love to hear what otehr snacks you all eat and how many points they are. I am am big sweets person, and of course must have diet coke.

Woohoo, on going to your first meeting!!! Do you have etools? If so you can use the calculator there also if you have an iphone or android phone there are tons of ww apps.

As for snacks I love my chocolate, chocolate chip vitatop muffin 3pt+. Now that fruit is free I eat a lot more fruit for a snack. I also buy the blue diamond 100 cal. pack of almonds (3pt+). Sugar free black cherry jello(0pt+) is really good too. Those are a few of my quick go to snacks.

 

[Laurabearz]

One apple, any kind, with or without skin - chopped into pieces and put into a microwave bowl, sprinkle of cinnamon, and a little vanilla. Top with 1/4 cup sf syrup - microwave about 3 minutes (longer if you want a softer apple). Top with ff cool whip. Yummy - the only points is in the syrup - my syrup is 1 points plus for 1/4 cup or 0 points plus for 1/8 cup - check your NI.
Tammy

Sounds Yummy! Gonna try it as soon as I restock on apples!

It's so eye opening when you start weighing things!

I need to buy a scale. I am sure it will be an eye opener. I know just measuring stuff in a measuring cup was depressing

Went to first meeting today I have so much to learn. They have no points calculators and have no idea when they will get any. I tried to get my bestfriend to try WW and she did not seem interested. I know that most times a buddy system works wonders Would love to hear what otehr snacks you all eat and how many points they are. I am am big sweets person, and of course must have diet coke.

I think that is just sad that they dont have point calculators for you. Seems to me that is the core of the program, and if they take your money they should give you the keys.

Stayed on plan today. But I did calculate the points for a Shamrock shake (15 for those who care) so I think when I loose 15 lbs that will be my treat! lol

 

[sjms71]

But I did calculate the points for a Shamrock shake (15 for those who care) so I think when I loose 15 lbs that will be my treat! lol

Holy Cow 15pts!

 

[heimlichfan]

Newbie...

In the middle of my second week of WW and down 4 pounds. Decided to come here and join the conversation!

Chicago people... anyone figure out points for Portillo's yet?

 

[disbabyndaddy]

Is it just me? Or does anyone else find those Jennifer Hudson WW commercials a bit grating?

YES...my DH does. Every time, he says, "Why does she sound so angry?? She just lost 70 pounds!" Jennifer Hudson looks amazing and should be SO proud of her weight loss, but we're not fans of the ads.

But WW works -- we're all proof of that!

 

[Sandi]

Newbie...

In the middle of my second week of WW and down 4 pounds. Decided to come here and join the conversation!

Chicago people... anyone figure out points for Portillo's yet?

Welcome aboard! You've certainly started off well.

 

[Good Ol Gal]

had my WI today. I was down 1.6 after having a birthday party this weekend! Went the the chinese buffet, had ice cream, a cupcake, and chips and french onion dip!

Woo Hoo! I am only 1.2lbs from 10, and .67 from my 5% goal!! I hope I can make them both next week

 

[brookelizabeth]

Today I measured myself - and I've lost over 4 inches since Feb 4!

I'm hoping for a good weigh-in on Friday, we leave for a two week trip to the World on Saturday!

 

[Laurabearz]

Newbie...

In the middle of my second week of WW and down 4 pounds. Decided to come here and join the conversation!

Chicago people... anyone figure out points for Portillo's yet?

I too and in the middle of my second week and also down 4 lbs... And I live near brookfield zoo, and my husband works at Fermi... Welcome to the group!!

had my WI today. I was down 1.6 after having a birthday party this weekend! Went the the chinese buffet, had ice cream, a cupcake, and chips and french onion dip!

Woo Hoo! I am only 1.2lbs from 10, and .67 from my 5% goal!! I hope I can make them both next week

Keep up the great work!! You are doing something right!!

 

[Mouse House Mama]

Hey everyone! Congrats to all of you on this week's weight loss! I had a rough week. I know I didn't eat that well and drank pretty much no water and it showed. I gained .2lbs. I know where I went wrong but I will admit that the children have been sick (my poor bubs!) and I have been awake more hours than normal. It is hard to manage your points sometimes when your day starts at 3am. I am going to try and focus better this week though. I have a goal and I will reach it. Eye on the prize!
I do need to food shop and get some more fruit and make that 0 point veggie soup again. That soup seemed to really get me through when I wasn't sure what I wanted to eat. For those looking for a sweet treat that is satisfying Fiber One bars in chocolate are really good. They are 3 points and totally worth it. They are nice and chewy.

Anyone have any super low point meals (like the 0 point cabbage soup) that are easy to make? I like it when I have something quick to grab. Well, I hope everyone has a great week. It sure was easier (and more fun) to put this weight on! Oh well, it will feel so great to get it off though.

 

[robinb]

Is it just me? Or does anyone else find those Jennifer Hudson WW commercials a bit grating?

I really hate to say it because it's really not a nice thing to say, but I kinda think she looks fat in her clingy dresses. One one hand it's refreshing to see someone so curvy be the spokesperson for a weight loss company. OTOH, it's disheartening to know that someone who is such a small size (she's a 2 or a 4 and you know she's wearing a spanx) can still look so big. There! I've said what I have been thinking for a long time.