Weight Watchers Chat

[cepmom]

Ok let me just warn you here. I know some brands have been scrutinized for bad packaging.

5 carbs is pretty much impossible for a Tortilla. Is the fiber more than 5? If it is, the NI is truly BS. It is NOT POSSIBLE for the fiber count to be higher than the carb count. Fiber is a carb, so there HAS TO BE at least as many carbs as there is fiber. What is most likely is that there are 5 NET carbs (Carbs minus the fiber) But that is not what the package says, which makes the package false.

this came up at a meeting a few weeks ago...some packaging is not accurate for the carb listing I wonder if it's the same brand in question? that stinks. so do you think if you add the fiber to the net carbs it will give an accurate carb count?

dis-happy, can you post the nutritional info?

ETA, I think LaTortilla brand is only 1 pt per tortilla (the small ones)

 

[dthogue]

Hi, I'm Haley. i just joined Weight Watchers and have my first meeting Thursday. I am very excited! I would like to lose about 40 pounds. I am training for the Disney Princess 1/2 marathon next year. It will be a long road, but I am ready!

Hi Haley,

Welcome to the WW thread - glad you found us! There are a few of us training for the princess 1/2 marathon here as well - everyone is such great motivation!

 

[dthogue]

Yesterday was WI and I have to say that I almost quit the program. Despite following the program completely without cheating I gain .2 again. I was so upset that I was almost in tears. I really tried hard last week and even did some exercise. It is very frustrating.
That being said- I talked to the lady at WW and one of my friends that I am doing it with and I will keep on going. I haven't been eating my BF points because I didn't think I needed them. This week I will eat my BF points and see how it goes. I also have a new resolve after talking to my friend and now I am simply annoyed and will not let it get the best of me. Meaning I will be dammed if I don't get this weight off and one or two rough weeks will not stop me. I exercised for 1/2 hour yesterday and upped my water intake. I plan to make today even better. I am on a mission!

Congrats everyone on their victories and welcome to all the new members! I am so glad I found this place and I hope you will be too!

Lots of hugs coming your way - I know you are frustrated, it stinks when things don't go the way you want them to.

Make sure you are tracking everything you eat and make sure you are being honest in your portion sizes - weigh and measure everything - don't try to eyeball it - count the pretzels and such - sometimes these are the things that derail us. Also in my experience, I have to watch how much fruit I eat - even though it is zero pp, its not unlimited and when I graze on it all day, I tend not to lose either. Hang in there - we're here for you and YOU CAN DO IT!

 

[DisneyMOM09]

Weigh in day... down .6 lbs. I am officially 10lbs lighter!!! I had a horrible weekend as far as making healthy choices, so I am pleasantly surprised to see a loss. I made 5% of my goal this week also. So a very happy weigh in for me!!!

I hope everyone has a great weigh in this week as well!

 

[dis-happy]

Ok let me just warn you here. I know some brands have been scrutinized for bad packaging.

5 carbs is pretty much impossible for a Tortilla. Is the fiber more than 5? If it is, the NI is truly BS. It is NOT POSSIBLE for the fiber count to be higher than the carb count. Fiber is a carb, so there HAS TO BE at least as many carbs as there is fiber. What is most likely is that there are 5 NET carbs (Carbs minus the fiber) But that is not what the package says, which makes the package false.

Oh my, reading this had me rushing to the fridge to see what I did. So sorry! Blaming the "need my reading glasses" eyes on this one.

The front of the package reads 5 g net carbs.

The NI is:
fat 2 g
total carb 11 g
fiber 6 g
protein 5 g

When I enter it into the WW site it comes out to 2 points. And the default setting for a medium sized whole wheat tortilla is also 2 points. So we should be good there.

 

[robinb]

sounds yummy, can you share the recipe??

Tammy

It was yummy! I usually use more tomatoes and an extra can of beans .

Jennie-O Biggest Loser Black Bean Turkey Chili

1 (20-ounce) package Jennie-O Extra Lean Ground Turkey
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced (optional)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 (16-ounce) cans low-sodium whole tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
1 (16-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
8 ounce tomato sauce
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
4 tablespoons low-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
In a large stockpot, combine turkey, onion, red pepper, garlic, jalapeño peppers, chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, marjoram, red pepper flakes and cinnamon.

Cook mixture over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until turkey is no longer pink. Stir in tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Stir in beans and cilantro. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes. Serve topped with cheese.

Makes 6 servings.

 

[mrzrich]

Oh my, reading this had me rushing to the fridge to see what I did. So sorry! Blaming the "need my reading glasses" eyes on this one.

The front of the package reads 5 g net carbs.

The NI is:
fat 2 g
total carb 11 g
fiber 6 g
protein 5 g

When I enter it into the WW site it comes out to 2 points. And the default setting for a medium sized whole wheat tortilla is also 2 points. So we should be good there.

Then you'll be fine. But I know there IS a tortilla on the market (I think OLE?) that the NI is totally wrong. The Carbs read something like 8 and the fiber is like 12, which is impossible because fiber IS a carb.

Just be cautious of any product where the fiber count is greater than the carb count.

 

[mommykds]

It was yummy! I usually use more tomatoes and an extra can of beans .

Jennie-O Biggest Loser Black Bean Turkey Chili

1 (20-ounce) package Jennie-O Extra Lean Ground Turkey
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced (optional)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 (16-ounce) cans low-sodium whole tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
1 (16-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
8 ounce tomato sauce
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
4 tablespoons low-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
In a large stockpot, combine turkey, onion, red pepper, garlic, jalapeño peppers, chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, marjoram, red pepper flakes and cinnamon.

Cook mixture over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until turkey is no longer pink. Stir in tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Stir in beans and cilantro. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes. Serve topped with cheese.

Makes 6 servings.

Sounds great, could you do this in a crockpot as well?

 

[robinb]

I decided yesterday that I will be running in the Princess 1/2 Marathon in 2012 - I was looking at the pictures from this past weekend's run and decided that is something I want to do - so in addition to the WDW 1/2 marathon in January, I will be doing this in February 2012. Anyone want to join me???

Congratulations on making the commitment! There is no way that I could run a marathon, but I'm thinking of doing a 5K this spring.

Thanks for the warm welcome!
I had my 3rd weigh-in today and lost 3.6 lbs this week for a total loss of 9.8 lbs. I was a little nervous this week since I didn't work out much but I stuck to my points.

Whoo hoo!

So, I think I need some moral support. I've been terrible at tracking this week. I do it in my head, but I know it's not the same thing. I've actually been looking at getting a Smartphone or and Iphone so that tracking will be easier then running to my computer throughout the day. The paper tracking isn't even an option for me...

Why isn't paper tracking an option? You can at least write down what you ate and then figure out the points later. Writing things down is *way* more than half the battle for me.

When you've eaten too much and you can't write it down,
And you feel like the biggest failure in town.
When you want to give up just because you gave in,
And forget all about being healthy and thin.
So what! You went over your points just a bit,
It's your next move that counts...so don't you dare quit!
It's a moment of truth, it's an attitude change.
It's leaning the skills to get back in your range.
It's telling yourself, "You've done great up till now.
You can take on this challenge and beat it somehow."
It's part your journey toward reaching your goal.
You're still gonna make it, just stay in control.
To stumble and fall is not a disgrace,
If you summon the will to get back in the race.
But, so often the strugglers, when losing their grip,
just throw in the towel and continue to slip.
And learn too late when the damage is done,
That the race wasn't over...they still could have won.
Lifestyle change can be awkward and slow,
But facing each challenge will help you to grow.
Success is failure turned inside out,
The silver tint in a gray could of doubt.
When you're pushed to the brink, just refuse to submit,
If you bite, you write it....but don't you dare quit!!

YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awesome!

Hi, I'm Haley. i just joined Weight Watchers and have my first meeting Thursday. I am very excited! I would like to lose about 40 pounds. I am training for the Disney Princess 1/2 marathon next year. It will be a long road, but I am ready!

Welcome to the thread Haley!

Just checking in with you all from the World.

I'm doing "okay" in the food department - not great. I know I have been too full a few times, but I am not stuffing myself either. For lunch we had Casey's and I chose the apples over the fries. I did have a Mickey Bar later though...

Tonight I did a 5k in the workout center! I've never done one before and it felt sooooooo GOOD! My time was around 42 minutes. I hit "cool down" on the machine before I glanced one last time at my time. I ran about 2 of those miles, so I'm really proud of myself!

Tomorrow we are off to Animal Kingdom and have an ADR at Yak & Yeti. I'm going to get the lettuce cups and a side of the wok fried green beans. I am SO looking forward to this meal!

I always wondered who works out at WDW after doing all that walking . It's you!

Yesterday was WI and I have to say that I almost quit the program. Despite following the program completely without cheating I gain .2 again. I was so upset that I was almost in tears. I really tried hard last week and even did some exercise. It is very frustrating.
That being said- I talked to the lady at WW and one of my friends that I am doing it with and I will keep on going. I haven't been eating my BF points because I didn't think I needed them. This week I will eat my BF points and see how it goes. I also have a new resolve after talking to my friend and now I am simply annoyed and will not let it get the best of me. Meaning I will be dammed if I don't get this weight off and one or two rough weeks will not stop me. I exercised for 1/2 hour yesterday and upped my water intake. I plan to make today even better. I am on a mission!

Congrats everyone on their victories and welcome to all the new members! I am so glad I found this place and I hope you will be too!

I am having a brain cloud ... BF points? Weekly points? Activity points? Both? In any case, try to eat all your points this week. Maybe your body needs more food.

 

[Sandi]

Just back from WI and I am down 2.2 pounds. You all know I've been struggling the last few weeks. The whole "if you kinda work the plan, the plan kinda works; if you really work the plan, the plan really works" was my mantra for the week. Lo and behold, it worked. I think I'll try it again this week.

My goal is less than 5 pounds away!!!!

 

[Sandi]

Hey mrzrich, I was posting on some other threads and saw that you've stayed at Fort Wilderness before. We changed our April ressie to do 4 days at Pop and then 5 days at a FW Cabin. My sister and her family are joining DD16 and me. With my AP, I can get a good rate at FW for all of us. Anyhoo, I was wondering what you thought of FW and whether you have any advice on dining options there. We are planning to order from GardenGrocer so we can have breakfast and snacks at the Cabin (love having a full kitchen), but are there good options for CS type food at FW?

Also, I loved the photos you posted on another thread. Especially the new pool area. Were towels available poolside or do you need to take them from your Cabin?

Sorry for the momentary hi-jack from our WW theme, but . . .

 

[sjms71]

Just back from WI and I am down 2.2 pounds. You all know I've been struggling the last few weeks. The whole "if you kinda work the plan, the plan kinda works; if you really work the plan, the plan really works" was my mantra for the week. Lo and behold, it worked. I think I'll try it again this week.

My goal is less than 5 pounds away!!!!

:Great Job girl!!!!!!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

I am having a brain cloud ... BF points? Weekly points? Activity points? Both? In any case, try to eat all your points this week. Maybe your body needs more food.

I was actually told that very same thing this morning by my leader. I was perfectly behaved all week. Normally, I use every last one of my Weekly Points Allowance points but this week I only ate 4. I really wanted to see a big loss this week and thought that eating less was the way to go about accomplishing that. However, I lost .2! POINT TWO!! All my effort, all my sacrificing and POINT 2! So, this week, I will behave myself once more but I will use up all of my WPA points. She better be right. I don't know just how much longer I can be good.

Ok, now I'm off to phone my mother and get her cinnamon roll recipe.

Congratulations to the rest of you who have lost so far this week. Welcome to the new members!

 

[sjms71]

Just back from WI and I am down 2.2 pounds. You all know I've been struggling the last few weeks. The whole "if you kinda work the plan, the plan kinda works; if you really work the plan, the plan really works" was my mantra for the week. Lo and behold, it worked. I think I'll try it again this week.

My goal is less than 5 pounds away!!!!

Ok I have to tell you guys this cause it's kind of what Sandi said. Yesterday I went into school for an event for my 5th grader. One of the 1st grade teacher's who I hadn't seen in a very long time saw me and I got the OMG, you lost a lot of weight. She then said how did you do it and I said WW's. She then said, really, so WW really works? To which I replied YES if you do the program it works!! Do people really think WW doesn't work? Anyway, she seemed very surprised that that was how I lost the weight.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

So Steph... I'm just curious, since you're not doing the dining plan next week, where are you going to be eating while you're at Disney?

 

[sjms71]

So Steph... I'm just curious, since you're not doing the dining plan next week, where are you going to be eating while you're at Disney?

Sad to say I am doing the dining plan . This is the deal we are visiting some family from Sat -Mon. Then we will check into POR and do the dining plan for a week. The second week we are going to stay at CBR and wing it. The second week I have stuff packed to eat, snacks and stuff. We will eat out but it won't be soup to nuts as they say like on the dining plan. Plus I can see DH and I sharing some meals cause he's not a big eater himself. So hopefully since it's not 2 weeks on the dining plan I will be able to survive, I hope.

 

[Sandi]

She better be right. I don't know just how much longer I can be good.

I'm sorry, but this made me laugh so hard I nearly choked. Yeah, we can't be good forever -- it's a total drag. Jessie, you are good even when you're bad!

Ok I have to tell you guys this cause it's kind of what Sandi said. Yesterday I went into school for an event for my 5th grader. One of the 1st grade teacher's who I hadn't seen in a very long time saw me and I got the OMG, you lost a lot of weight. She then said how did you do it and I said WW's. She then said, really, so WW really works? To which I replied YES if you do the program it works!! Do people really think WW doesn't work? Anyway, she seemed very surprised that that was how I lost the weight.

I bet you felt great with that compliment. Yes, people, WW works if you follow the plan (really, not kinda).

I just have to add that I thought Jennifer Hudson looked gorgeous at the Oscars. The dress she wore was stunning. I liked it a lot better than the dresses she has been wearing on the WW TV and on-line ads. She and Stephanie are proof that WW works!

 

[Sandi]

Sad to say I am doing the dining plan . This is the deal we are visiting some family from Sat -Mon. Then we will check into POR and do the dining plan for a week. The second week we are going to stay at CBR and wing it. The second week I have stuff packed to eat, snacks and stuff. We will eat out but it won't be soup to nuts as they say like on the dining plan. Plus I can see DH and I sharing some meals cause he's not a big eater himself. So hopefully since it's not 2 weeks on the dining plan I will be able to survive, I hope.

Are you going to be able to check in with us while you're at WDW?

 

[natashag76]

When you've eaten too much and you can't write it down,
And you feel like the biggest failure in town.
When you want to give up just because you gave in,
And forget all about being healthy and thin.
So what! You went over your points just a bit,
It's your next move that counts...so don't you dare quit!
It's a moment of truth, it's an attitude change.
It's leaning the skills to get back in your range.
It's telling yourself, "You've done great up till now.
You can take on this challenge and beat it somehow."
It's part your journey toward reaching your goal.
You're still gonna make it, just stay in control.
To stumble and fall is not a disgrace,
If you summon the will to get back in the race.
But, so often the strugglers, when losing their grip,
just throw in the towel and continue to slip.
And learn too late when the damage is done,
That the race wasn't over...they still could have won.
Lifestyle change can be awkward and slow,
But facing each challenge will help you to grow.
Success is failure turned inside out,
The silver tint in a gray could of doubt.
When you're pushed to the brink, just refuse to submit,
If you bite, you write it....but don't you dare quit!!

YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm printing this and taping it to my forehead! Or at least making sure I carry a copy with me all the time. Thanks!

I haven't had key lime pie in ages...sounds yummy!

I don't remember to write anything down either, so I make *sure* to get on the computer first thing when I get to work to track my breakfast and just keep it up throughout the day each time I eat something. After supper, I do the same at home...track immediately.

You know where you're sliding, and recognizing that is a step forward. You can do it!!

Definitely yummy! I found the recipe on the inside of a Keebler's Reduced Fat Pie Crust. I just used SF/FF ingredients- except for the cool-whip stuff. Didn't have FF. That's where I think I can change the PP value.

I sometimes can track immediately, sometimes life interrupts and then I forget until hours later. Gotta make a better battle plan!

Why isn't paper tracking an option? You can at least write down what you ate and then figure out the points later. Writing things down is *way* more than half the battle for me.

I'll have to collect a new tracker form at my next WI. I'll see if that helps.

Thanks for encouragement and great advice everyone!!!

 

[sjms71]

Are you going to be able to check in with us while you're at WDW?

You are darn right I will be checking in with you guys!!!!! I can't survive with out all of you . You'll be going not soon after I get back right?