Weight Watchers

[emmjay]

Oh yeah, spaghetti squash is good - you can also cut it in half and put the halves face down in about 1/2" of water in a big pot and boil/steam them for 50 minutes.

I'll have to try sauteeing it in the garlic, basil and oil - I usually just put the sauce on top.

[mierin]

It feels good to fit into your clothes, it really does!
ITA. I never realized how tight my clothes were getting until I started losing weight. Now things that I had stopped wearing because they were uncomfortable, are feeling great! I love not having the pudge that sticks out over the sides of pants. I love not having red lines on my stomach from the rolls when I sit down.


We had spaghetti squash with pasta sauce on it.
Thanks for thinking of me! That sounds really good, actually. I do like squash. Especially acorn squash. With butter and maple syrup. :rolleyes: That might be more than five points!

[mrstim]

I've been halfheartedly counting points since earlier this month and I started back with full force yesterday. This weeks weigh in was on Thursday - 164.5 and next week I'll weigh on Friday mornnings. That's when I like to weigh in - I'm not doing meetings, I'm doing it all at home.

I lost about 30 lbs. in '01 and gained back about 20 lbs. of it. Then since the wedding I lost 10 of that and gone from a size 16 to a 12/14. I'm right at 14 lbs. over my lowest weight EVER!

I'll be back!

[sportyj]

Oh I am so glad it is FRIDAY! I am going to my yoga class after work and DH and I are going to Indian food. He said we will have Tandoori chicken, I am a little worried because I have NO CLUE how many pts that could be.

I am on cloud nine today after my WI yesterday, it is the best feeling int he world to be LOSING weight and be IN CONTROL!

[mobox]

Speaking of spaghetti squash, I have made this recipe twice and it's delish!!! I add a lot more spices though:

Italian Turkey and Spaghetti Squash Pie


POINTS® value | 3
Servings | 6
Preparation Time | 18 min
Cooking Time | 60 min
Level of Difficulty | Moderate

main meals | Cooked spaghetti squash makes an excellent substitute for regular pasta. It’s filling comfort food, and kids will love it, too.

Ingredients

1 medium raw spaghetti squash (cubed)
1/2 pound lean ground turkey
2 tsp olive oil
1 small onion(s), chopped
1 medium garlic clove(s), minced
29 oz canned diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tsp Italian seasoning, dried
6 oz fat-free ricotta cheese
1 large egg(s)
1 serving cooking spray (5 one-second sprays per serving), nonstick
1/2 cup Kraft Free Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, or other brand

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Halve squash lengthwise; scoop out seeds. Place squash, cut sides down, in a large baking dish and prick skin all over with a fork. Bake until tender, about 30 to 40 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook turkey in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until brown, about 5 minutes. Drain, remove from skillet and set aside.

In same skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and stir-fry for 5 minutes, or until tender. Stir in diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning; bring to boil. Reduce heat; add cooked turkey and simmer uncovered, 5 minutes, or until desired consistency, stirring often.

Place ricotta cheese and egg in food processor or blender and puree until smooth.

Coat a 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. Remove squash from oven and increase oven temperature to 375ºF.

Using a fork, carefully rake stringy squash pulp from shell, separating it into strands that look like spaghetti. Arrange spaghetti squash strands in bottom and up sides of pie plate to form a crust.

Add ricotta cheese mixture and gently spread over squash. Pour tomato-turkey sauce over cheese mixture and sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before slicing into 6 pieces.

[mobox]

One more thing,

tandori chicken, without skin, 1 piece 4

[AKA Poohgirl]

mobox - that spaghetti squash recipe sounds delicious. I’m definitely trying that.

I’ve been going through all of my old Cooking Light magazines, and finding recipes that look good, my husband will like, and are low in points. I don’t want to get stuck in a rut of eating the same foods every week, so my goal is to try at least 2 recipes a week. Yesterday I made minestrone, which is only 2 points a cup. Very good, and very filling, I added 3 oz of chopped cooked chicken, and I was stuffed! I’ll post the recipe is anyone is interested.

Well, today was WI day. I’m down another 4 lbs!!!! This brings my 2 week total to 9lbs. I know that I won’t continue losing at this rate, I’m surprised I’ve even lost this much, but I’m sure it has to do with my food choices. Basically, I’m about 80% doing core, but counting all of my points to stay in my point range. So, I’m counting my fruits, and meats, and anything else, but I’m eating as many whole, natural foods as I can, and staying away from refined foods, bread, pasta, etc.

How was everyone’s weekend!?

[Aug2002Bride]

Id love to get the Minestrone recipe! Adding chicken is such a great idea !! Makes it even more filling!

Thanks!
Karie

[DiscoDiva]

ARGH!!!!! I am having such a hard time right now eating healthy!! I went on vacation a few weeks ago and still haven't totally gotten back on track. I hate this!

Word of advice, if you go on vacation, do NOT go off your eating plan. It will be so much harder to get back on it once your vacation has ended. And you have no idea how hard! I think one week on vacation cancelled out 4 months of good eating habits. :(

[mierin]

I had my WI this Saturday and, much to my surprise, I lost 0.75 lbs. I really thought I hadn't gained or lost anything, so I'm pleased. I'm officially in the 140s and that's a place I haven't been for at least five years.

I'm hoping to lose at another half a pound this week. These last 10 pounds are going to be slooow going.

[calliope_muses]

Friday's WI yielded a 3.8 lb loss - enough to get rid of the 2.8 I gained last week plus another pound. After this weekend I'm fairly certain I'll have another gain on Friday though. Gonna try my best to use no flex and really fill up on veggies and lean dairy!

Poohgirl - congrats on the 4lb loss!!

[AKA Poohgirl]

mierin & calliope - great job on the losses. Any loss is better than any gain, that's what I always say! At least we're headed in the right direction.

DD - our resident inspiration, you need to be strong! Get back on track, you have to! No excuses, just do it.

(did that help at all?) :D

[AttyGrl74]

Way to go on the losses Mieren, Poohgirl and Calliope!

I went out for cajun food with my dad on Saturday. So good, but so so so bad! Thank goodness for FPs!

I think my WI on Wednesday will be alright though - I spent the remainder of my weekend chasing after my newly-walking 10 month old. (I wonder how to calculate the APs of parenting? :D )

[Mom2Cole]

Can I join in here?! :D

I have joined WW in the past and had success. I have all the materials and will be doing this without actually signing up online or for local meetings.

I weigh in on Friday's...so I will keep posted as to how WI goes for me on Friday! :)

CONGRATULATIONS...all the losses are AWESOME!!!! :D

[DiscoDiva]

DD - our resident inspiration, you need to be strong! Get back on track, you have to! No excuses, just do it.

(did that help at all?) :D
Yes, it helps. Thanks! I don't know why vacation was so hard for me. Is it because I got out of the habit of tracking points? Or was it that I ate dessert every evening and wanted to keep that up once we were home? Is it that I didn't attend a meeting that week? I don't know, but I do really stress staying on plan when you go on vacation.

I did well today. Worked out, got activity points, ate on plan, wrote it all down, and didn't go over my points. Hooray!!!!!

[mierin]

Hi Mom2Cole! Welcome! I'm sure you'll find lots of support here and I can't wait to see how you do.

[filmgirl7]

Hey All,
I think I need some encouragement today. :( J and I came back from vacation about a week ago and it seemed the weight was slowly coming off but then the weekend totally blew it and since I'm expecting AF this week, it's like a double blow. J is completely off track as well, which also doesn't help. I will be afraid to get on the scale on Friday.

To top it all off, I'm in a wedding in 19 days, and I HAVE TO lose another couple of pounds between now and then or my dress probably won't fit (though I don't have it yet so I don't even know!!!)

HELP!!! :eek:

[lindybug]

Well, my second weigh in was last night... I lost 5.8 pounds my first week!!! :D I guess the program really does work if you stick to it, LOL.

Do you ladies use all of your weekly flex points? I used 18 of my 35 this past week. I always feel like I'm cheating when I use them, but I guess I'm not... That's what they're there for!

filmgirl7 ~ Don't be discouraged! Between AF and just coming back from vacation, you can't rely on the scale just yet. Just stick with it, and you should see results by next week for sure.

[Mom2Cole]

filmgirl~the same thing happened to me. I went off plan for awhile and had AF and I gained 5 pounds!!! :eek: I was so discouraged, but I didn't give up. I just jumped back on the plan and the weight is coming off again!! We are here for support sweetie and YOU CAN DO IT!!!! :D

lindybug~OMG...AWESOME!!!! Good job girl!!!! I am so proud of you!!! Isn't it great to get such a fantastic start?! :)

[mobox]

I had an EXTREMELY bad weekend. I ate and drank WAY too much and I think it derailed me. But I did 50 minutes of cardio yesterday and I'm off to the gym now.

Good vibes to all and encouraging {{{HUGS}}}!!!

[lindybug]

Thanks Mom2Cole... You are so sweet!

I went to Applebees for dinner with a friend last night because I wanted to try their WW menu (http://www.applebees.com/menu/menu_ww.php). I got the teriyaki steak and shrimp skewers, for 7 points. It was yummy! I should have had the cheesecake too, because...

I was really low on my points by the end of the day, yet not hungry at all. I managed to choke down some milk and a granola bar later, but I was really not hungry for it, and it made me feel too full afterward. But I know it's not good to go below my points. (I only get 20 to begin with!) Does anyone else have trouble getting all their points in, once in a while? (I know, usually it's the opposite problem! I don't know what was wrong with me yesterday...)

[APCullip22]

lindybug: I love applebees WW menu...it makes it nice that you can go out to dinner and have all the points figured out so that you can really enjoy our meal :) I used to have a problem eating all my points when i was getting 22 points per day, now that I only get 20, well, I usually have no problem whatsoever eating all of those...in fact, lately (for some strange reason) I've been hungry all the time. Hang in there and make sure that you eat all your points, you're doing great!

[mierin]

Do you ladies use all of your weekly flex points? I used 18 of my 35 this past week. I always feel like I'm cheating when I use them, but I guess I'm not... That's what they're there for!
I usually use most of them over the weekend and stick to just my daily points during the week. I still feel a little guilty using them, though, as though it would be better if I didn't. The old plan didn't used to have them. Instead, they had the points built into your daily points, so I guess you really ARE supposed to eat them. Or at least some of them, anyway.

I still feel like I shouldn't, though. Not sure why. :confused:

[AttyGrl74]

Way to go on your loss, Lindybug!

Had a gain this week. I ate too much cheese so I had the double whammy of too much sodium AND too many points. Ah well, live and learn and move on, right?

Week 16 WI
+1.0
Total Loss: 31.2
To Goal: 43.2

[DiscoDiva]

I've always eaten ALL of my flex points, and I got to Lifetime by doing it!

[mierin]

I've always eaten ALL of my flex points, and I got to Lifetime by doing it!
Hrm...good to know. I guess I need to quit feeling guilty. I just wish these next 10 lbs weren't being so stubborn!

[DianaFaye]

Thought I'd join in the thread. I haven't read through it all though!

I'm on WW and have currently lost 23.6lbs (gone forever!) on flex! I have a long way to go since I'm plus size (overweight...) but I'm willing to take the journey. ;) Afterall, it took years to put on the weight. :o I'm a WW veteran. This is my 3rd time on program and my LAST! I'm never going to be a WW flunkee again.

Anyways, nice to see so many others doing the program!

[bunnyboo]

DianaFaye - I like your avatar...so cute!

Congrats and welcome!!

[tgray99]

Uggh, I gotta start counting points again and journaling my food. I've quit losing. I also need to pay better attention to what I put in my mouth and not just eat because I'm bored.

Back to the old grindstone!

[filmgirl7]

Hey all,
Ok, so things didn't turn out at bad as I thought. AF came today, and my weight is back in the realm where it was before vacation. My weigh day is Friday, and feel like next friday could be my lowest weight of the year. Today I worked out and burned 700 calories. (perhaps my best W/O ever!)

Anyway, I don't know about you guys but I've been feeling like "I wonder what these other girls look like." I mean, I love before/after pics and things like that. So, here's what I would consider a before pic:
http://images.kodakgallery.com/photos1376/6/92/3/68/90/0/90680392607_0_ALB.jpg
7/21/05


Also, the bridesmaid dress arrived today and when I took it out and looked at it, it was a FOUR!!!!!!! AHHH! I freaked out. Turns out they mixed up the dresses and set mine to one of the other girls. It should be arriving from her next week. I could not even get the four around my hips at all. I hope my ten fits! Must work out every day and stay on the plan for the next 18 days! :eek:

[sportyj]

I used to have a problem eating all my points when i was getting 22 points per day, now that I only get 20, well, I usually have no problem whatsoever eating all of those...in fact, lately (for some strange reason) I've been hungry all the time. Hang in there and make sure that you eat all your points, you're doing great!

WHY is there such a difference between 20 and 22!? SHEESH! I miss those two points so bad!!!

I am so nervous about my WI on Friday, I lost BIG last week and am afraid I did not maintain that loss. My goal is to lose .4 lbs this week for my official 5 lb. loss!!!

Sounds like all you ladies are doing great!

[LLB0526]

I'm going to my first meeting tomorrow and I'm definitely freaking out a little. Here are my stats--I'm 5'1 (maybe a little taller) and weigh about 132 lbs. I'd like to weigh between 115-120. I've just been lazy lately. I haven't been to the gym since I got pregnant with my now 15-month old. :eek: I don't have a lot of time to work out, but I definitely could find some time.

The thought of weighing my food and calculating points is a little bit overwhelming, though. I think I'm just not enthusiastic about the lifestyle change, though I know that I need it, KWIM?

Back when I was in my 20s, I weighed about 117. Then I lost a bunch of weight when I was in law school. I was going to the gym every day (it was more fun than studying) and then started really curbing my fat intake. But it wasn't healthy, because I ended up feeling guilty for anything "unhealthy" that I ate and I'd get furious at myself if I ate even one cookie. I never weighed an "unhealthy" amount for my frame, but it wasn't good. I'm hoping that WW will be better because I'll be "allowed" to eat the occasional cookie, as long as I've stayed within my points. Do people find this to be generally the case, or is there still a big guilt factor?

[mel7dog]

I am also 5'1" and know how quickly the weight can pile on our small frames :( Currently I am 114 due to WW and working out 4x a week min. I have been doing WW on my own for about 2 years now and I LOVE it. I used to have "borderline eating disorder tendencies" so I know what you mean by feeling guilting about eating bad every now and then.

WW is certainly a program you are allowed to have sweets on! I LOVE sweets and couldn't like without them! There's rarely a day that goes by I don't have a cookie or a mini candy bar :rolleyes: The trick with WW is learning to balance it all. I never feel like I am depriving myself, because I can honestly eat what I want, as long as it's in moderation.


I think I'm just not enthusiastic about the lifestyle change
WW will work for you, if you stick to it and get excited :)

Good luck with your meeting!

[udsweetpea]

Weigh-in was today for me, and I lost 1.2! Thank goodness because I went on vacation and thought I had blown it! I had previously gained more than what I started with, so my official total loss is 0.2. Oh well, its something.

[sportyj]

Way To Go ud!!!

[mb1197]

I had weigh-in today as well. I lost 2 pounds. I've been up and down by a few pounds for what seems like forever so hopefully I can break that pattern. My total loss with weight watchers is 18.8 pounds. :)

[Mom2Cole]

AWESOME, AWESOME losses UD and MB!!! You girls are doing fabulous!! MB...way to go on the 18 pounds...that is FANTASTIC!!! :D

[LLB0526]

Thanks for the support, Mel7Dog! I went to the meeting today and it was fine. All the materials are a little overwhelming, but there are a bunch of people at my office participating and some of them are WW veterans, so fortunately I have people to help me. I think giving up my morning grande vanilla soy latte in favor of a tall skim latte is going to be the hardest step. :)

Congratulations to UD & MB! That's great news.

[APCullip22]

Congrats to all the "losers" this week!!! You ladies are all doing awesome!

[mb1197]

Thanks for the support everyone! :D

[filmgirl7]

Today is my weigh in day so here I go.

Starting weight this time (7/26): 137.8
last WI: 135.4
TODAY: 134.2 :cool:
Goal for next WI: 132.8

Well, I missed my own personal goal for this week by .2 pounds, but I'm glad for the loss I've had. I'm hoping that the end of AF will yield a greater loss this week. I'm a little impatient at the moment because before vacation I was 132.2, so everything since getting back has just been damage control, and I'm ready to break some new ground!

Also, my best friend's wedding is in 16 days, and I don't know if I have a prayer of fitting into the size 10 skirt if I don't lose about an inch in my waist in the next two weeks. But I know i can do it!!!

Congratulations to everyone this week, not just for the losses, but for the time and attention you've put towards improving your health and overall well-being. All of your efforts are creating a "health vibe" and I think it's awesome! :)

[sportyj]

Filmgirl - That is a great loss! My WI is in about an hour, I am scared this week! I bet you will make your goal for your GF's wedding, just maybe up your work outs!

[EmilyZA]

So after being bad for the last 3 weeks, I weighed in this morning with a 4.6 pound gain! :(

I'm trying my best to just get back on track this weekend, but I feel a little more motivated than usual, and hoping that it's really the case!

[DiscoDiva]

So after being bad for the last 3 weeks, I weighed in this morning with a 4.6 pound gain! :(
Me too. Does it help that you aren't alone?

Still, I'm not giving up. I'm getting back on track and as I said before, I'm NEVER letting vacation get me off track again!

[sportyj]

Emily and Disco, keep your head up. I think we have all been there at some point.

My WI yeilded a .2 loss! HA HA! I almost laughed. Oh well a loss is a loss. My toal for the last 3 weeks is 4.8 lbs.

[Aug2002Bride]

Has anyone made the Diet Coke Chicken recipe but with a whole chicken?

[EmilyZA]

Me too. Does it help that you aren't alone?


YES, it definitely does! I feel like I'm just on a constant rollercoaster this time around (with WW.) I joined back in March (it's my third time around) and I am having the hardest time. I thought it would be easiest this time around too...

[mierin]

I had my WI on Saturday morning and I lost another 1.2 lbs. I'm so excited! In celebration, I went to the mall and got myself some much needed new jeans. In a size 10!!! I haven't worn in a 10 since I was a freshman in college. :D

I just want to add a thanks for everyone, too. It's so nice that I can come in there and, whether I've gained or lost, find support. It's really kept me going.

[AKA Poohgirl]

mierin - congratulations girl! Good for you. What does that bring your total loss to?

Me, I weighed in this morning, I'm down another 3 lbs!!! That brings my 3 week total to 12 lbs! I love the way my clothes fit now, except I do have a pair of pinstriped pants, that fit me just slightly big to begin with, they're HUGE on me. I can't wear them anymore, but that's a good thing!

Welcome to all the newcomers, and Good Luck on your weight loss journey. You won't find a nicer and more supportive group of girls than on here.

Congrats to all the other losers this week! Keep up the great work!

[mierin]

mierin - congratulations girl! Good for you. What does that bring your total loss to?
A little over 22 lbs in about about 2.5 months. I really can't believe it. I don't want to say it's been easy, but it's sure been easier than I thought it would be.

[calliope_muses]

Friday's WI yielded a 1.2 lb loss. Much better than I had anticipated - I was reeeaaallly bad last week. If I can lose 1.8 lbs this week I'll be at 20 lbs total. Keeping my fingers crossed and my hand out of the cookie jar!!

I'm really impressed with you ladies who have managed 12 lbs in 3 weeks and 22 lbs in 2.5 mos! Aug 11 will be 3 mos for me, and I'm just now getting to 20... I admire your dedication!

[Ginger1970]

Awesome losses everyone, how inspiring you all are :D


I have lost 30 pounds and its taken me about 7 months. I'm sort of stuck at 170'ish at the moment but I just joined Curves last week and its really making a difference for me!

Weekends are the hardest and Mexican food is my weakness, I think once I'm back at work it will go a little more smoothly!

[Mom2Cole]

WOW...AWESOME losses!!! So proud of all of you!!! :D

Started WW last week and weighed in Friday and I had lost 1 pound! :) I was pleased with that since I didn't exercise at all last week!

I started walking again today and hope to walk 20 miles this week before weigh in...so we'll see what this week holds! :)

[scny9592]

Hi Everyone
I haven't had time to read most of this thread, but just wanted to join to get some more WW support. So far I have lost 16 lbs in a little over a month. I am doing WW online and i love it. I still have a really long way to go until my goal, but any weight gone is a good thing by me :) Congrats to everyone on their losses, and to those who admitted that they gained. :D Its all part of the process. Ok well enough rambling out of me.

Have a great day!
Katie

[ztaprincess]

Hi guys I am new to this thread...I started weight watchers on JUne 1st and started at 170...I am now 155....I have been so impressed with it....I have tried so many things...diets...I have worked out 3 times a week for year and just nothing...no real progress...I am so thrilled....2 more pounds for my 10 percent goal

[AttyGrl74]

Hi all - congrats on the losses this week.

My WI is tomorrow, I'm feeling alright about it.

Just heard about a recipe:


4 Points - Diet Soda Cake #130793
WW recipe

1 (18 ounce) box dry cake mix (any flavor)
10 ounces diet soda (any flavor)
1-2 egg white (slightly beaten, optional but cake stays together better and is fluffier)

12 servings Change size or US/metric
Change to: servings US Metric

25 minutes 5 mins prep

Mix the dry cake mix, the diet soda, and the egg white(s) until well
blended.
Pour into a 9 X 13 sprayed pan or prepared cupcake tins.
Cook according to the directions on cake mix box.
Slice into 12 pieces - 4 points per slice.

Addtl note: Also try a yellow cake mix with diet Sprite (or Fresca or 7-Up) with a dollop of Cool Whip -- tastes like a "Twinkie".

Serving Ideas : Diet Soda Cake Combinations:
orange cake /diet Mountain Dew
cherry chip cake / A& W diet Cream soda
diet lemon + lemon;
angel or yellow cake/orange diet pop
diet peach with white cake
spice cake/ diet lemon-lime pop
diet ginger ale + white
diet cherry sodas in chocolate cake
Diet cola + devils food or chocolate mix
diet vanilla coke in chocolate cake
devils food cake with diet Vanilla coke
diet root beer with chocolate cake
diet cherry coke with chocolate cake
marble cake + diet cream soda
lemon with tangerine Diet Rite.

Has anyone tried this? I'm so curious! Maybe I'll make this tomorrow after my WI!

[Aug2002Bride]

I havent tried it but I have heard of it...I bought a cake mix to try it out a couple weeks ago and just havent made it yet! Let us know how it turns out if you make it soon!

[emmjay]

I have made that Diet Coke cake - I made cupcakes so they would automatically be in smaller serving sizes. They were pretty good - you wouldn't know there was Diet Coke in there. They were REALLY good w/ fat free cool whip.

I did feel like there was a chemical aftertaste. It was very faint, and it might have been just because I knew about the Diet Coke - I don't know if I would have noticed it if I was just given one to eat.

[Mom2Cole]

I LOVE Diet Coke cupcakes! :D I actually just make mine with the DC...no eggs and it tastes awesome, IMO! ;)

[PeanutButter]

Hi all!

I used to be a member of this thread back on that other site and I am trying to get back on track. I've been on and off WW for three years. I am still down around 40 pounds from three years ago, but I am up ten from my all-time low, and still 15 from my personal goal.

I am recommitting myself, and will do a WI at the gym tonight (scale at home is only .5 lb increments)

Quick question -
I usually figure 1 point per ounce of lean meat, but I have confused myself - is it 1 ounce cooked or raw? If I weigh my chicken before I cook it, does anyone have a system for determining the number of points when it is cooked?
For example, a chicken breast that is about 6 ounces raw = how many points??

I have eaten the Diet Coke cake and cupcakes before - they're pretty good!

[AttyGrl74]

Week 17 WI
-.6
Total lost: 32 lbs.

So I lost the pound I gained the week before!

I went shopping over the weekend and in 4 months on WW I have gone from a size 24 to a size 16!

[calliope_muses]

Week 17 WI
-.6
Total lost: 32 lbs.

So I lost the pound I gained the week before!

I went shopping over the weekend and in 4 months on WW I have gone from a size 24 to a size 16!

That's so great!!! Congratulations!!

[Aug2002Bride]

AttyGrl

Thats so AWESOME!!! GREAT JOB!!!!

I had WI this morning and lost 1.8 so Im excited about that! I tried out core this week but I didnt end up sticking to the whole week...but I did use more of my points on protein and stuff like that instead of carbs that just make me hungry an hour later! I think that helped alot. I want to do Core totally but Im kinda easing my way into it and getting familiar with whats okay and not okay on core!

[udsweetpea]

Week 17 WI
-.6
Total lost: 32 lbs.

So I lost the pound I gained the week before!

I went shopping over the weekend and in 4 months on WW I have gone from a size 24 to a size 16!

That's amazing! Way to go!!!

[APCullip22]

Congrats Attygrl!!! Way to go!! you're doing great, keep up the good work!!

[mierin]

AttyGrl and Aug2002Bride, that's amazing! Congratulations! Keep up the good work. :D

[DiscoDiva]

Congratulations everyone!

I finally have a loss. I've been struggling to lose some weight since my vacation one month ago. I lost 2 pounds today! woo hoo!!! I feel like I'm finally back on track.

And I'll say it one more time so you all learn from my mistake: Do NOT go off program on vacation, thinking you'll get back on track when you return home. It's taken me a month, tight clothes, and a lot of regrets to get back on track. Never again!

[bunnyboo]

Congratulations to all of the losers of the week!!! You're my inspiration!

DD - Great job after the vacation!!

So I had my weigh in last night and in 2 weeks, I gained 2 pounds!! I did exactly what DD said not to do...I went off program for my two extended weekends the last two weeks!! Ugh! Not so happy, but considering how much beer I drank and all the crap I ate...it's not as bad as I expected. But my butt is definitely in gear from here on out!!!!

[PeanutButter]

congrats to everyone with such big losses!! That is awesome work!

I am just posting my stats here, for safe-keeping, after my initial WI yesterday:

Current weight: 147.1
Goal: 130
All-time high: 185 (04/2002)
All-time low: 136.6 (05/2004)

[jeepgirl]

WOW!!! Congrats to THE BIG LOSERS!!!! :) You are inspiring. KEEP IT UP! Do not stop, or take a break... stay in "THE GROOVE!"

Hi all,

I hate to say it, but I've been afraid of this thread... the last two weeks of my nursing semester were insane with four hours of sleep a night... needless to say I did not count points. Once the semester was over the pressure was off, but the "groove" I was in with WW when I started has been hard to get back on. I think I've been rebelling... not entirely, mind you. I've sorta been keeping track of points in my head... I've just been ignoring my WW online journal, and ignoring this thread, and, even though I suspect I have not gained due to how my clothes are fitting (I haven't weighed myself in about 4 weeks??) I doubt I have lost, and that's what I really need to do. So, here I am, with my tail between my legs, WILLING myself to start again...

Here goes! I'm off to the WW website...

[udsweetpea]

I'm really starting to not like the little old lady who weighs me in each week. Needless to say, I gained 2.6 pounds this week, but I got in almost 40 activity points and I stayed on track 6 out of the 7 days this week. I know my gain is simply muscle, but its discouraging. And the little old lady weighing me in doesn't help with her reactions... "oops, I guess you messed up this week."

In the past week, I've built up my running endurance from 5 minute jog/25 minute walk to 18 jog/12 minute walk. I think I did an amazing job this week, and no gain or rude little old lady will get in my way!!!

[APCullip22]

Andrea, don't let this get you down! You are doing an awesome job!! 40 APs are excellent and congrats on the running, that's huge! Don't let this get you down, you are a strong woman and you are headed in the right direction...keep it up!

[filmgirl7]

Today is my weigh in day so here I go.

Starting weight (7/26): 137.8
last WI: 134.2
TODAY: 133.4
Goal for next WI: 132.2

So, I missed my goal this week by .6 and only lost .8 pounds but on the positive side, I can guarantee that the .8 was real weight lost because I've been working my A$$ off! I went to the gym every morning this week and burned an average of 600 calories per visit. Yesterday after the gym I actually weighed 132.6 but fair is fair so I'm not counting that.

I've been keeping a spreadsheet of my weight since May of '04, and getting into the realm of 131 is something i haven't done since LAST JULY, so that will be a huge achievement for me....maybe that will happen this week. :) :)

I tried on the bridesmaid dress again a couple days ago and the top is definitely fitting looser. The skirt....well, who knows. The real test will be when I put it on next Sunday for the wedding. :rolleyes:

It's sad....I went away for a 9 day vacation and it's taken me 3 WEEKS to get my weight back down where it was! :eek:

udsweetpea: Please ignore that ww lady who told you that you "messed up." She doesn't know what she's talking about! You're doing GREAT, and I'm sure your clothes will be fitting looser if you keep it up. A little fluctuation is normal and the development of good exercise habits is invaluable. Good luck!

[mierin]

Andrea, I can't believe that woman at WW said that to you! :eek: The ladies who do my WIs are always so cheery and supportive and positive. Isn't that what the whole experience is about? I would be mortified if one of them said that to me and would avoid them on future WIs. Seriously, that's just no okay.

I have a question for people. I seem to plateau every 10lbs or so, stay there for a several weeks and then all of a sudden start losing again. Does this happen to anyone else? I'm just wondering if it's weird. I don't know why my body would do that. You'd think you would just lose weight at a consistant pace.

[APCullip22]

Filmgirl: Congrats on your loss, you're doing so great, keep it up!! :)

mierin: Keep plugging away, don't get discouraged because as you know the weight will come off. I do have plateaus every now and again, they are so annoying for me. You're doing great, keep it up!

As for my weigh in today, I am now 2 pounds above my goal weight...it will probably take me until christmas to get there, but somehow, I will....I'm sticking to this! A non scale victory for me to share, I bought a size 4 skort and a size 4 pair of capri pants the other day!!!!! :) I'm still in shock and keep telling myself that they are probably just made big! lol. Iknow that in regular jeans I'm still probably a 6 or 8,but hey, i'll take it! :)

ETA: I feel bad for sharing. as I am not one to normally toot my own horn...just wanted to share my excitment for WW and the wonderful insight on a program that works!

[DiscoDiva]

As for that woman that works at WW: next time, I'd say something like, "Do you really think that was an appropriate comment?" I'd also make sure I said it loud enough for others to hear!

[mierin]

ETA: I feel bad for sharing. as I am not one to normally toot my own horn...just wanted to share my excitment for WW and the wonderful insight on a program that works!
Don't feel bad for sharing! That's what all of us want to hear. I love hearing about the goals that people have reached and the exciting things that have happened. So, don't feel shy about it. It's motivating to hear those things.

[udsweetpea]

Amber, please don't feel bad for sharing your NSV's! You're doing an amazing job, and I'm so proud of you! You are truly an inspiration!!! Size 4 is awesome! What size did you start out at?

By the way, I'm still waiting on before and after pictures ;)

[APCullip22]

When i started, I was a in a size 14 jean and on some days those felt tight...some of my 14s didn't even fit. I'll work on befores and afters...I have a bit of a WW site, with 2 pictures if you're interested...freewebs.com/apcullip

[Aug2002Bride]

Amber-Definitely dont feel bad! thats why I love this thread...to see everyones motivation and goals reached! It pushes me to stay with it!!

As far as the comment from the WI lady..that is just wrong!! I would definitely say something back to her next time. I know probably at the time your just so in awe that she said it you dont have a comeback to it.

Also how are the scales when you all go to WI? In my meeting you walk into the room and the scales are on the left and everyone sits behind the people sitting at the table with the scales...so I know if your sitting over there you can simply look over and see what someone weighs! this makes me so uncomfortable to get on the scale! Is that how it is everywhere??? Im assuming its not but I have no idea! I just thought it was kinda weird!

[mierin]

Is that how it is everywhere??? Im assuming its not but I have no idea! I just thought it was kinda weird!
Where I go, the scales are in a totally seperate room. You walk in and there are three scales. On the other side of the wall in another couple of scales and then there's a room for meetings. All of the people who read the scales are against a wall, so no one can look unless they go behind the counter.

[Aug2002Bride]

Thats what I figured! Its so weird how mine is set up!... I dont know why they dont do it on the other side of the room...because on one side is a wall and then where they sit is the big meeting room behind them!

[AKA Poohgirl]

Andrea – that’s amazing that you got 40 AP’s in one week! This week I got 4. :D Don’t let that lady bring you down. Next time, just don’t go to her. And if you have to, tell her something if she makes another comment. Or tell the instructor. That’s not a way to motivate people. Jerky.

Anyhow, I was really worried to get on the scale this week. I wasn’t bad per se, but I did have a couple of days where I ate more than I should have. And yesterday was definitely one of those. My hubby was gone all day, and the house was clean, and there was nothing on tv, so what do you think I did? Yup, I ate. Granted, I ate mainly good stuff, fruit, veggies, chicken, a couple of chips :D, but I felt like I couldn’t stop. I was bored, and I just wanted to eat and eat and eat! I know now that boredom is a HUGE trigger for me, so I have to try to keep myself occupied. But when I stepped on the scale this morning, I lost

4 more pounds!. Fabulous! That brings my 4 week total to 16 lbs. Amazing. As for activity, I did take 2-30 minute walks this week. My goal for this week is 3-30 min walks. It’s not so easy, as it’s still so hot outside. I have an exercise bike, but it’s not a recumbent, and unfortunately, it hurts my back when I ride it, so I’m looking forward to cooler weather so I can get more exercise!

Anyhow, I hope everyone’s weekend was good, and everyone was good! Unlike me. Have a good week!

[mierin]

I had my weigh in on Saturday and I'm down another 1.4 lbs. Woo! I'm so excited. Within the next couple weeks, if things keep going like this, I should hit the 25 lb mark. I can't believe I weigh 146 lbs! I haven't weighed that little since I was a freshman in college. It's so exciting.

I have another question for people. I made this delicious chicken salad from Cooking Light and when I punched in the nutritional information, it came out as being 4 points per serving. However, when I entered the ingrediants into the recipe builder on WW.com, it came out as being 6 points per serving. :confused: I'm so confused. How can they be so different? Which one should I go with?

[emmjay]

That happened to me too - I made a frittata from Cooking Light and it was 5 pts per serving, but on WW recipe builder it was 7. I decided to just split the difference and call it 6. I don't really know! I guess it's better to err on the high side.

[Aug2002Bride]

AKA POOHGIRL
Great job!!! Are you doing points or core?

I had a pretty good week, but yesterday went to The Cheesecake Factory for our anniversary. Although I did have a slice of cheesecake I split it with DH instead of having my own piece like usual! So Im hoping my half slice of Peanut Butter Cup Fudge Ripple Cheesecake doesnt hurt me too bad on Wednesday! ;)

[AKA Poohgirl]

mierin-great job!! 25lbs is a remarkable feat! I remember earlier this week, I was talking about how I had such a looonnnnnggg way to go, and that 12 lbs was just the tip of the iceberg. My husband came back with a 5lb bag of flour and said, you've lost 2 1/2 of these, probably 3 by the end of the week. You should be damned proud of yourself! It was great. I can't wait to hit the 25lb mark! Good for you!

I've always just used the nutritional information from Cooking Light, as I've never used the recipe builder. Interesting. However, if you also do the ingredients individually, like I made this soup, according to CL, the points value was 6. But, if I counted everything individually, like tomatoes (0), eggplant (0), etc, it came out to 2 points. I just used the 6 points, and called it good. I think their calorie info is accurate enough, and I'm fine trusting that.

So what was the chicken recipe? I'd love to try it! I've been cooking maybe two to three recipes from CL a week, trying different stuff so our menu doesn't get old. It's been working out great.

karie - basically, I'm doing points, but I'm mainly eating core foods if that makes sense. So, even though say, fruit and veggies are core foods, if they have a point value, I count them. So, I'm trying really hard to eat as healthy as possible, but I'm counting my points. And apparently, it's working! I have no plans on changing the way I'm eating. It's great, I feel wonderful (no joint pain, no allergies, softer skin), and I'm losing weight. Who'da thunk?

[Aug2002Bride]

Thats great! I might try that too, because I use up so many points on junk stuff and then Im hungry an hour later.

[bunnyboo]

Poohgirl - An inspiration....I need to start filling up my points by eating more "core" foods also!

Karie- this is my biggest hurdle..I can't stop eating just "2 points" foods. I have been having a horrible time trying to get back on track and I can't stop snacking on Junk stuff also....aaah how do I beat that?

DD - Now I know exactly what you were talking about on getting back on track after vacation....man it is definitely taking a toll on me! I am starting to get discouraged. :( I think I need to plan my meals out for the entire week in order to get back on track. and I definitely need to journal journal journal!

All you ladies are doing great though, congrats!

[DiscoDiva]

DD - Now I know exactly what you were talking about on getting back on track after vacation....man it is definitely taking a toll on me! I am starting to get discouraged. :( I think I need to plan my meals out for the entire week in order to get back on track. and I definitely need to journal journal journal!
Hang in there, it took me a month to bet back on track, but I did it. Plus, I learned a VERY valuable lesson!!

[EmilyZA]

I've been trying to get fully back on track for a long while now... today was the first day I have stayed within my points range in I can't tell you how long!!

I probably have been off track, honestly, since the end of June.

[emmjay]

Emily, me too! Yesterday was my first day within my points in ages. I don't know what my problem has been, but I feel motivated now. It doesn't help that my husband is supposed to be on WW too but he isn't counting points at all. I haven't gained anything, but I haven't lost either.

I just started a new walking program for myself, and I have a goal to lose 7 lbs by this time next month. I'm hoping having a smaller goal will keep me from getting discouraged (7 lbs sounds a lot easier than 20!)

Molly

ETA - not that I wanted to lose 20 lbs in a month, I just want to lose 20 - 25 lbs total and I'm trying to break it up into smaller amounts.

[EmilyZA]

I just started a new walking program for myself, and I have a goal to lose 7 lbs by this time next month. I'm hoping having a smaller goal will keep me from getting discouraged (7 lbs sounds a lot easier than 20!)

I want to do this too! I want to write out a whole new recommitment plan, I've just been too lazy!

[emmjay]

I am lucky - my office is 2 miles from home. I used to walk back and forth when I didn't have a car but now I have a moped and I like being able to sleep in an extra 30 mins, and go home for lunch.

Now my husband just got a job working from home, so I drive myself to work and home for lunch. He drives me back to work at 1:00 and then I walk home. That way I get 2 miles in 5 days a week. I want to start swimming at the rec center again too. Blah, I'm so lazy!!! :D

[AttyGrl74]

Hi all!
I spent a long weekend with my parents - which was good and bad. Good in that they're also working on eating better and bad because I had no access to a computer so I didn't count points.

I think my WI will be good tomorrow!

Congrats AKAPoohgirl and Mieren on your losses!

And WAY TO GO AMBER! Please toot your horn. I looked at your site and you're looking fab!

[EmilyZA]

Tough day today... I had a business lunch which didn't have many healthy choices... so I only had 5 points remaining tonight for dinner. And what did I do? I completely overate. :(

I am not going to feel really guilty about it, though... I am just moving on. Tomorrow is another day!

[DiscoDiva]

Tough day today... I had a business lunch which didn't have many healthy choices... so I only had 5 points remaining tonight for dinner. And what did I do? I completely overate. :(

I am not going to feel really guilty about it, though... I am just moving on. Tomorrow is another day!
It's okay. It's not overeating on one day that makes us overweight, it's overeating on everyday. As long as you get back on track tomorrow, you'll be fine!

[PeanutButter]

So last night was my first WI... I always lose a lot in week 1 (and usually zero in week 2), but I am still proud of myself!

Starting weight: 147.1
This week: 144.1
This week: -3.0
Total: - 3.0
Goal: 130.0

Emily I totally agree with this:
It's not overeating on one day that makes us overweight, it's overeating on everyday. As long as you get back on track tomorrow, you'll be fine!

mierin and poohgirl Congrats on your losses!!

[AttyGrl74]

Week 18 WI
-3.0
Total lost: 35.2
To long-term goal: -44.8
To short-term goal: -9.9

I am only 9.9 pounds from ONEderland! I'm so freaking excited and feel a totally renewed motivation!

It may not be completely realistic, but I'd like to get to ONEderland before 9/15 - which is my daughter's first birthday.

[DiscoDiva]

I had an interesting NSV (non-scale victory) yesterday. I had PMS and I was majorly craving something sweet. To make it worse, I was at the grocery store. I wanted doughnuts, but I didn't get some. I wanted cookies, but I said no. I wanted any type of pastries, but I passed them up. Finally I decided to satisfy my urge, but with something healthier. So, I bought raisins and pigged out on those.

Two years ago I would have eaten a whole box of cookies. Yesterday, I ate a few cups of raisins. Much better and a huge improvement in my PMS snacking choices!

[mierin]

Congratulations AttyGrl and PeanutButter! You guys are doing great!

I feel like I've had way too many questions lately, but I have yet another one. What do you do when you're sick? I've been feeling under the weather for the last few days (sore throat, stuffy nose) and all I want when I'm sick is grilled cheeses and other comfort foods. I don't want veggies or fruit or other good-for-me things. Do I let my body have what it's craving when it's sick or do I still try to pay attention to points? I want some orange juice, but I'm afraid of having a big glass because of the points!

[bunnyboo]

COngrats to the losers for the week!! That is awesome!!! And GREAT job DD for passing up the sweets for a healthier sweet!!!

Mierin - My suggestion would be to try to keep in mind your points value, but also take into account your health. I love making grilled cheese sandwiches with the Parkay's spray butter (0) points and Fat Free sliced Cheddar Cheese with wheat bread. Total point value is (3) points...so that's not too bad at all. Also you could make some (0) pointt soup if you want and then you can even add egg noodles or chicken to each serving to make it a (2) or (3) point soup which is also a great "sick" food. But me personally, I would concentrate on getting myself healthy again with keeping in mind my points value in the back of my head. Get well soon!

[bunnyboo]

this thread is quite slow today!

Well, wish me luck girls...I go for my weigh in today and after a couple pound gain last week, I could sure use the luck!

I've been in my points but not eating the right foods...we shall see!

[Aug2002Bride]

I had WI today and only lost 0.4!!! Not great but at least I didnt gain right!! Im going to try out the points this week but trying to stay with core foods and see how it goes!

[filmgirl7]

First, congratulations to everyone for their losses this week! You're all doing an awesome job!!! :)

I'm having a really rough time today. Last night I couldn't sleep and got up in the middle of the night and ATE! Boy, did I eat!!! 12 points worth. UGH! The good news is, I had the flex points left, so that's not a big deal. The bad thing is, I keep putting myself back at every turn. Sunday we went out to dinner with J's parents, and Monday we had leftovers from that. (Burrito Grande..) I was just starting to see some progress and now I'm set back again. Tomorrow is my weigh in, and I think I won't be losing too much this week, though I've stuck to my points better than I ever have before and exercised like a nut! I know that weight loss is slow, but I'm getting very frustrated! :rolleyes:

[bunnyboo]

I had my weigh in last night and I lost 2.6 pounds!!! I am so excited after having an unwanted 3-4 week haitus I was ready to lose!!!! Thanks girls for helping keep me motivated.

[AKA Poohgirl]

Good job bunnyboo - congrats on your loss!

[mobox]

Had my WI today and feel better than I have in weeks. I only lost .4 but I feel really good as I have been eating much less and also exercising. I miss the gym, had to skip the last couple days but I'll be back tomorrow. :p

[APCullip22]

Congrats to all the losers this week! Everyone is doing so great!! Keep it up!

[filmgirl7]

Today is my weigh in....and mentally it's been a rough week. I'm doing everything I can to get the weight off...I just want my body to cooperate.
Ok, here goes...

Starting weight (7/26): 137.8
last WI: 133.4
TODAY: 132.4
Overall total loss: 5.4 lbs.
Goal for next WI: 131.6

Here's the thing though....since my last weigh in, I've burned 3650 calories at the gym. This was also the first week in forever that I came in below my points! Based on what I was doing I really thought I would lose more, especially since I'm in a wedding on Sunday!!! :eek:

However, that said, I am very excited for next week. My scale hasn't read 131.? in over a year....so I'm on the cusp. Only 25 pounds to go. LOL!!! :p

Thanks to all for your support. Good luck to other WI's today!

[APCullip22]

Congrats Filmgirl, you're doing great!

Had my weigh in this morning, lost 1 pound...which means...I am only 1 pound above my goal weight....AHHH. It's probably going to take another 6 months to get there, but darn it, I will!

[Mom2Cole]

A HUGE congratulations for all the losses ladies...you all are such an inspiration!! So much so, that I lost 4.5 pounds this week!!!!!!!!! :D

I am extremely excited and have not seen this number on my scale since 2000!!!! :eek: :D Amazing!!

Thanks for all the support and inspiration!!

Moni

[Aug2002Bride]

:eek: 4.5lbs!!! THAT IS AWESOME!!!! GREAT JOB!!! :) :) :)

[udsweetpea]

Congrats Filmgirl, you're doing great!

Had my weigh in this morning, lost 1 pound...which means...I am only 1 pound above my goal weight....AHHH. It's probably going to take another 6 months to get there, but darn it, I will!

Congratulations, Amber! You'll get there next week, I know it! You have done such an amazing job, and I'm so proud of you!

[PeanutButter]

congrats to AttyGrl74, Aug2002Bride, bunnyboo, mobox, filmgirl7, APCullip22 and Mom2Cole.

What awesome losses!!! Keep up the great work! You are all inspirations...

[calliope_muses]

*sigh* Only .6 loss this week. I'm ok with it because at least it was a loss and not a gain, but dammit! I want to hit that 20 lb mark!!

[AttyGrl74]

Good job on your -.6! Calliope

Just remember that small losses are the ones that are gone permanently!

[bunnyboo]

Just remember that small losses are the ones that are gone permanently!

What a great quote!! Congratulations to all the other losers!!

I think the loser of the week is <insert drum roll>..............................................

Mom 2 Cole :D :D

Congrats!! You go girl!! That's so awesome, keep up the good work! What's your secret???

[calliope_muses]

Good job on your -.6! Calliope

Just remember that small losses are the ones that are gone permanently!

:D Thanks! You're absolutely right - a little at a time is the way to go. And, any loss is better than where I was 19 lbs ago!

[Mom2Cole]

(((Aug2002Bride, PeanutButter, bunnyboo))) Thank you so much girls...it means so much!!! :)



What's your secret???

I walked 4 miles everyday this week and stuck to my points!! :D I found that exercise and following the points system is my secret to success! :D I know I will not lose like this every week, but it sure does feel good to see that scale number where it was 5 years ago!! :p

Thanks for all the support...you girls are amazing!!!


calliope_muses...girl -.6 is awesome and you should be extremely proud!! I know that I have weeks that are awesome and then weeks that I get a little down that it wasn't a huge loss...but we need to keep plugging along!! I am right there with ya girl!! :)

Moni

[APCullip22]

I'm very proud of everyone this week! Keep it up ladies!! You're worth it!

Mom2Cole: thanks for sharing your secret! :)

[EmilyZA]

I had my WI in this morning-- down .6. Not as much as I had hoped, but it's a step in the right direction!

[APCullip22]

EmilyZA: a loss is a loss, no matter how big or small...you're right, it is a step in the right direction, keep up the good work!!!

Alright ladies, I just had to share...When I stepped on the scale this morning I had made my goal weight!!!!!! YAY Finally!! I started on March 11, 2005 and have finally lost 45 pounds!!! :) Just wanted to share!

Keep up the good work everyone!

[filmgirl7]

Amber, that is AWESOME!! WOW!! Congratulations! :) I'm inspired! :D

[mierin]

Amber, that's fantastic! Congratulations!

I had a bad weekend. :o First, I slept in and skipped WI and then I had a run-in with Cold Stone Creamery. So bad, but so goood! I hopped back on the wagon on Sunday, but the damage was done. I didn't gain anything this past week, but I know I didn't lose anything, either. I suppose this last 10 lbs would be coming off a whole lot faster if I quit it with the ice cream!

Sigh. I'll get there eventually.

[AKA Poohgirl]

Good job Amber!!! YAY for reaching goal! Awesome!

Well, I had a bad week. Due to a number of social obligations, I ended up eating out 5 times this week! Aye! I tried to keep it healthy, but I know I didn't do as good as I could have if I had been making my own meals. Still, I managed to drop 2 pounds. Which is weird, 2 lbs is great, right? But, I've been on a roll dropping 4lbs a week, I feel a little disappointed. Snap out of it!!!

:D

Anyhow, that brings my 5 week total to 18lbs! YAY! 2 more lbs, and I'll hit the 20lb mark, and 1/3 of my goal!

[lindybug]

Great losses, everyone! :) You are an inspiration.

I hit the 10 pound mark last Monday (yay) and will WI again tonight. I think the weight loss is starting to slow down... I'm hoping to be down one pound tonight, but we'll see. I really need to start getting in some more exercise, and not only concentrating on the food aspect.

This next week (my 5th week on the program) will be a challenge... I'll be on vacation! Wish me luck and lots of willpower, ladies.

[EmilyZA]

Congratulations, Amber! That is awesome! Great job.

Sending all happy low-point days to all of you girls. :)

[jellybeany]

I have a few questions - Has anyone just done the online program? What does it supply you with and how does it work?

I'm thinking about joining WW. I need to get healty and lose weight. I did Atkins a while ago and lost a bunch of weight but put it all back on. I want a healthy way to do it this time to keep the weight off.

[AttyGrl74]

Hi Jellybelly - I do the online program only (no time for meetings with a baby in tow). It really is a comprehensive program. The website has the points-tracker and the weight tracker and the database of like 10,000 foods and their point values. You can also use the recipe builder where you input the ingredients and servings and it tells you the points. There also are a ton of WW recipes you can search through and use.

[AttyGrl74]

AND...

WAY TO GO AMBER and EMILY and POOHGIRL and LINDYBUG on your losses!


:D :D :D

You all have inspired me to have a good OP day for my WI tomorrow!

[jellybeany]

Did you use the "WW At Home" or just the "Online" program?
How does it calculate how many points you can have?
So the program is pretty much sticking to the number of points per day?
Are there different stages that you go through?

Sorry about the q's I'm just trying to understand how it works. I think I might get DH to try it with me. I really want to both of us to get healthy again.

[AttyGrl74]

Did you use the "WW At Home" or just the "Online" program?
How does it calculate how many points you can have?
So the program is pretty much sticking to the number of points per day?
Are there different stages that you go through?

Sorry about the q's I'm just trying to understand how it works. I think I might get DH to try it with me. I really want to both of us to get healthy again.

I don't know anything about WW at Home - but the online program will run you through a setup where you put in your current weight and it suggests a goal weight which you can change and then based on your current weight it assigns you points. The point-assignment is the same whether you do WWonline or at home or at meetings.

The breakdown is like this:

Current Weight POINTS Target
Less than 150 pounds: 20
150 - 174 pounds: 22
175 - 199 pounds: 24
200 - 224 pounds: 26
225 - 249 pounds: 28
250 - 274 pounds: 30
275 - 299 pounds: 31
300 - 324 pounds: 32
325 - 349 pounds: 33
More than 350 pounds: 34

Plus everyone gets 35 flex points to use whenever you want during the week.

[jellybeany]

Thank you so much for the information! :)

[DiscoDiva]

Question for you:
How many points is a Snickers bar? A small bag of M&M? A Hershey's bar?

[AttyGrl74]

Question for you:
How many points is a Snickers bar? A small bag of M&M? A Hershey's bar?

Snickers Ice Cream Bar, 1 bar 5
Snickers Ice Cream Bar, Snack Size, 1 bar 2
Snickers Ice Cream Bar, The Big One, 1 bar 6
Snickers Ice Cream Cone, 1 cone 7
Snickers Ice Cream Cone, The Big One, 1 cone 9
Snickers Snickers Bar(s), 1 bar 7
Snickers Snickers Cruncher Candy, 1 item 5
Snickers Snickers Munch Bar, 1 bar 5

Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bar(s), 1 bar 5
Hershey's Milk Chocolate English Toffee Bar(s), 1 package 5
Hershey's Milk Chocolate Nuggets Candy, 4 pieces 5
Hershey's Milk Chocolate with Almond Nuggets, 4 pieces 5
Hershey's Milk Chocolate with Almonds Bar(s), 1 bar 6
Hershey's Milk Chocolate with Almonds Bites, 17 pieces 5
Hershey's Milk Duds, 1 box 6
Hershey's Mini Robin Eggs Candy, 1 box 5
Hershey's Mini Whopper Eggs Candy, 1 package 5

M&M's Almond M&M's, 1 bag 5
M&M's Peanut Butter M&M's, 1 bag 5
M&M's Peanut M&M's, 1 bag 6
M&M's Plain M&M's, 1 bag 5
Mars Almond Bar, 1 item 6
Milky Way Milky Way, 1 bar 6
Milky Way Milky Way Dark Bar, 1 bar 5
Milky Way Milky Way Lite Bar, 1 bar 4

[LIZNKEITH]

Mind if I join ya?

I was on WW 2 years ago and lost 32 pounds. Unfortunately, I gained all of it back (and more) during TTC and pregnancy. I'd like to get back in the swing of things and shed these pounds.

I didn't do any meetings or anything last time. Just bought the books online and tracked my points. As far as support, I hung out in this thread.

My short term goal is 25 pounds...back down to my PP weight. After that, I'd like to lose another 25 pounds. We'll see.

Thanks for that post AttyGrl! I've been eating Snickers Ice Cream bars like they are going out of style, so that is just the wake up call I needed.

[EmilyZA]

I am having a really tough week so far... :(

[Aug2002Bride]

I am too Em! I WI tomorrow and Im not looking forward to it!

[AKA Poohgirl]

Welcome Liz! Good luck to you in your weight loss journey. You won't find a better bunch of women to support you anywhere!

emily, Aug2002 - I had a tough week last week too! You just need to get motivated again! Keep with it. Don't give up. We all have bad days/weeks. The trick is not to stay there.

Think of what you've lost. Do you want to gain it back?

[filmgirl7]

Hey All,
I'm getting so frustrated. For the past four weeks I have stuck to this program like glue, and exercised my A$$ off, but I can't seem to get past stupid 132.2 on the scale. It's really annoying. Yesterday I went to the gym and burned 540 calories, and that's about average for what I do every day in my workout. Why isn't it helping? :mad:

Has anyone been able to break through a stubborn platteau, and if so, what did you do? To weigh 131 again would be such a huge step for me, but I can't seem to reach it. I REALLY wanted to get back into the 120's before school starts next friday. Help! :cool:


Thanks in advance!

[APCullip22]

Ladies, hang in there and you'll get to your goal, I just know it. It's tough sometimes, but...keep at it, you won't be sorry that you did :)

Filmgirl: Have you tried the wendy plan? I have used this before and it got me off the plateau.

Have a wonderul OP day ladies...remember, you're worth it!

[Aug2002Bride]

Filmgirl...are you counting in your AP? I wasnt doing that for awhile because I just couldnt understand that you could exercise and then eat more food for it. So after I started doing that I got over my little plateau.

It definitely is tough to stick with it when the scale stays the same or goes up. Its easy to give up and not want to pay money every week for that. I wasnt going to go this morning because I knew I had gained, but I still went and sure enough I gained.

Im going to try out Core this week, because Im sick of using all my points up on 1 and 2 point things and then being hungry an hour later. So we'll see how it goes! Im excited about trying out Core.

[DiscoDiva]

I got stuck on a plateau at least 3 times on my way to Lifetime, and many times they lasted up to a month. So, hang in there and stick to the program. You will get past this!

[Myra]

Yesterday I went to the gym and burned 540 calories, and that's about average for what I do every day in my workout.


Thanks in advance!


Just a thought, but are you going by the number of calories the machine says you have burned? Those are not really accurate. I know that when I used to use the elliptical trainer, it would tell me I had burned 500 calories, but I had barely broken a sweat so I knew it wasn't correct.

[AttyGrl74]

Don't sweat a plateau Flygirl! I was stuck in the 220s for 2 months. That was really horrible. I got out of my plateau by getting food poisoning. I wouldn't suggest that route! :D

Hugs for the gains this week - you can do it next week!

Week 19 Weigh-In
-.6 lbs.

I'll take it! :D

[PeanutButter]

Week 3 WI

Starting weight: 147.1
Last week: 144.1
This week: 143.0
This week: -1.1
Total: -4.1

Congrats attygrl and welcome liznkeith

filmgirl - I would echo what myra said - the calorie counters on gym machines are notoriously unreliable - I stick to the WW system of counting APs - and eating them, as Aug2002 said. I have a slider that calculates them, but you can only "eat" up to 4 APs - I almost always eat all 4!!
Aug2002 let us know how Core goes! I have been sticking with Points, but really focusing on eating Core foods (as I munch down on a plate of raw summer tomatoes... YUM.

:)

[macgirl]

Hello...can I join in the fun? ;)

I actually had joined the other WW thread here, but it seems to be dead in the water so I wanted to pop in to this one. It is so encouraging to read about all of your losses. DH and I started WW in April, neither of us had done the program before.

My stats:
Starting weight: 140
Current weight: 122
WW Goal: 120
Personal Goal: 115

DH and I had been steadily losing until we went on vacation at the beginning of the month. A little too much splurging (despite Disco Diva's advice), and now I'm struggling to get back on the plan - and I'm weighing in (at home) higher than my pre-vacation weight. After missing two weeks of meetings I'll weigh in for real tomorrow. I'm hoping it won't be too disappointing.

[DiscoDiva]

DH and I had been steadily losing until we went on vacation at the beginning of the month. A little too much splurging (despite Disco Diva's advice), and now I'm struggling to get back on the plan - and I'm weighing in (at home) higher than my pre-vacation weight. After missing two weeks of meetings I'll weigh in for real tomorrow. I'm hoping it won't be too disappointing.
I think we all splurge on a vacation once, then learn our lesson. Unfortunately, it's a hard lesson to learn. Fortunately, we really learn
the lesson!

My plateau experience: I had been on a one month plateau when I gave myself one day to eat junk all day! I had pizza, cookies, you name it. The next weigh-in, I finally broke my plateau. I think the pig out day jumpstarted my metabolism. However, I do NOT recommend this, as it may backfire.

[mierin]

I just wanted to chime in and agree with people that everyone hits plateaus. My personal theory, and this is just mine and is probably totally wrong, is that the longer we stayed at a particular weight on the way up, the longer we'll stay there on the way down. For instance, I stalled at 150 for about a month, but I weighed 150 for several years so I figure it took my body a little while to get used to weighing less than that. This is just my pet theory and makes me feel a little better about plateaus. You'll break through them eventually.

[APCullip22]

I just wanted to chime in and agree with people that everyone hits plateaus. My personal theory, and this is just mine and is probably totally wrong, is that the longer we stayed at a particular weight on the way up, the longer we'll stay there on the way down. For instance, I stalled at 150 for about a month, but I weighed 150 for several years so I figure it took my body a little while to get used to weighing less than that. This is just my pet theory and makes me feel a little better about plateaus. You'll break through them eventually.

I really agree with this! My FMIL and I have discussed this same topic...we both agree that is usually the case!

[mobox]

I only do the WW online as well. It has worked for me to maintain at 150 for over 2 years but now I want to get lower. My GW is 138 but I would be sooo happy to be just at 140.

Good luck over the weekend everyone!! I WI tomorrow.

[LIZNKEITH]

How are activity points calculated? I seriously need to get my arse upstairs on the treadmill!

[PeanutButter]

I have a slider for APs.
It depends on weight, intensity of workout and time.

I know that for my weight (-150) if I do at least 35 min of high intensity (i.e. running), I get 4 APs.

The intensity level (perhaps not surprisingly) makes a big difference. In order to gain 4 APs doing moderate intensity (i.e. fast walking or biking) I have to do close to 80 minutes.

I don't know that there is a formula - but if you wanted to know about a specific situation, I coudl tell you how many APs you earned!!

[filmgirl7]

Today was my weigh in, and I'm kind of despairing today.....I did pretty well on the program this week, though I was over by 6 points. That never used to cause a problem.

Starting weight (7/26): 137.8
last WI: 132.4
TODAY: 132.4
Overall total loss: 5.4 lbs.
Goal for next WI: 131.8

:( I lost nothing this week. I want so badly to be in the 120's but I just can't seem to get there.

A couple of noteworthy things this week.....yesterday after my workout I hopped on the scale for fun, and I weighed 131.6! That was cool. I hadn't seen that number since last summer, so it did make me feel good.
Also, I've been taking Ortho-lo starting last month, but for some reason i'm getting my period a week early! It's not due til next Wednesday, yet here it is. I'm sure that's causing a little bit of water/weight retention. I just wonder if that will be true next week as well. I thought BCP was supposed to prevent such things. Oh well....

Short term goal: 130 on September 6th. This is the first day of school!
Wish me luck!

[mobox]

I gained .1 this week at WI.

Starting 161.2
Last WI 155.3
Loss 5.9

At one point, before I got married last year, I had made it to a 14.2 loss but I'm sooooo stuck at 155. It's really pissing me off. Two weeks ago I started religiously going to the gym. Almost every day. It's helping a little. My mini goal is 150 before September 15. I was in Vegas for 3 days this week so that probably didn't help in my non=-loss.

[Mom2Cole]

Awesome week...congratulations on all the losses!! I totally agree with the plateau comment!!

Well, this week's weigh in was extremely nice to me again! :) I lost 3 pounds this week!!! :D I am pretty stoked!!! All that walking and staying OP is paying off!!

Moni

[LIZNKEITH]

Thanks, PB! I'll have to keep my eyes peeled on Ebay for one. Normally I do about a 20-30 min. on the treadmill at approx. 3.5-4 mph.

[EmilyBronte]

Can I join? I am only using WW online, but could seriously use some group motivation!

I currently weigh ~195 and my goal is ~145. I am 5'4". I weight about 145 around 4 years ago and just gradually started adding on a few pounds here and there until I had a baby and then of course it jumped up to an all-time high! Now I am stuck at about 20 pounds above my prebaby weight.

That being said, my first goal is to lose the rest of the baby weight, so 20lbs. My overall goal, though, is 145.

[calliope_muses]

Well, only an .8 lb loss this week, but I got my 20lb star! Yay me! Only 70 more to go! ;)

[jellybeany]

I joined weight watchers online tonight! Hubby and I are going to start the Flex program tomorrow! :) Wish me luck!!

[macgirl]

Jellybeany - Best of luck to you and your hubby! Hope you guys like the program - it has made a world of difference for my DH and I. :)

[jellybeany]

Thanks macgirl

Ahh...my first day and I have a question - Do you try to hit your points exactly or stay under?

The points I have seem like I'll be eating more than usual. How is this going to be helping?

TIA!! :)

[lil_geek]

Hi!

I have been doing WW online (ummm, okay, not over the summer!!)

Anyway, DH wants to loss a bit of weight and I was wondering if anyone could estimate the amount of points he would be at...

Male, 25, 197lbs...... I was thinking 28 but am not sure.

Thanks!

[Vane5/06]

Hi I joined WW for the fifth time :eek: and plan on sticking with it this time ;) ..I want to lose 15lbs and tone up before my May 2006 wedding! :D

[mierin]

Anyway, DH wants to loss a bit of weight and I was wondering if anyone could estimate the amount of points he would be at...

Male, 25, 197lbs...... I was thinking 28 but am not sure.

Thanks!
Here's the breakdown for you:

Less than 150 - 20 points
150 to 174 - 22 points
174 to 199 - 24 points
200 to 224 - 26 points
225 to 249 - 28 points
250 to 274 - 30 points
274 to 299 - 31 points
300 to 324 - 32 points
325 to 349 - 33 points
350 or more - 34 points

So your DH would be at 24 points.

[lil_geek]

Perfect!

Thanks!

[mrstim]

I'm Backk!!!!! I LOVE WW and am back again. I lost 35 lbs. back in '01 and gained back all but 10 lbs. of it since late '02. I've got my motivation back and would love to be a member here. I just cut back last week and lost 1 lb. but I'm back on WW full time today. I weigh in on Monday's supposedly. I am doing it at home, and I'd like to change my weigh in day to Friday, but I'll stick with the Monday for a few weeks.

I began my WW journey at 185 lbs. I lost down to 150, then gained back to 175 last year. Due to stress, I lost a few lbs. before the wedding and since the wedding have held my own. I am right now at 167.5 lbs. I'm 5' 6'' and miserable at this weight. When I gained back my weight, lots of it went to my hips and butt, something I've never had, so I'm now built totally different!

Has anyone used the "Get Fit" WW workout dvd? I did the high intensity one yesterday, and Im SO sore today! ACK! It was a great workout though, I'm curious to see if it helped on the scales this week!

Good Luck everyone!

amy

[angel17]

Although I've been working out I wasn't seeing any real results & after going through a friends WW book I decided to join. I just started WW this past Friday and in the span of a few days my weight has dropped a total of 6.5 lbs - is this normal?

I'll just write it all out here:

Friday morning 150 lbs
Friday night 148 lbs (didn't think anything of it since I've fluctuated between 148 & 150)

Sunday morning (cause I'm an admitted scale whore) 146 :)

Then this morning....143.5 :eek: I had my mom weigh herself just to make sure the scale is working. I mean I'm happy if its finally coming off but just wondering whats the norm?

I'm also doing it online -I have to go through this entire thread but any tips for a newbie would be appreciated!

[EmilyZA]

Thanks macgirl

Ahh...my first day and I have a question - Do you try to hit your points exactly or stay under?

The points I have seem like I'll be eating more than usual. How is this going to be helping?

TIA!! :)
You should hit your Point Target daily-- sometimes if you eat under (too little) you'll end up gaining, believe it or not!

[mobox]

Angel,
Stop weighing yourself every day!!! There are normal flucuations day to day, but you need to pick one day and weigh yourself that day at the same time every week. That's the only true gauge of how much you will lose.

[DiscoDiva]

Here's some inspiration to stay on WW even if you aren't losing as much as you want:

Two years ago I had a full blood workup. My triglyceride level was 259. That is in the High category - not good. I had a full blood workup last week. My new triglyceride level is 91! I'm now in the normal range, and not even close to the borderline area!

[EmilyZA]

Here's some inspiration to stay on WW even if you aren't losing as much as you want:

Two years ago I had a full blood workup. My triglyceride level was 259. That is in the High category - not good. I had a full blood workup last week. My new triglyceride level is 91! I'm now in the normal range, and not even close to the borderline area!
That is awesome, DiscoDiva! Good for you!

[AttyGrl74]

Whoo hoo! Week 20 Weigh In
SW: 245.0
CW: 206.0
Lost this week: -3.2
Total lost: 39 lbs.
Total left: 31 lbs!

I'm more than halfway!

I think I'm going to try the Wendie Plan for a week or two. I'm curious if it really works.

Have any of you tried the Wendie Plan?

http://www.stormpc.com/ww/wendie_plan.htm

My Wendie Plan will be:

POINTS TARGET - 26 (Weigh 200 - 224 lbs)

Day 1 - 26 points (Wed)
Day 2 - 31 points (Th)
Day 3 - 27 points (Fri)
Day 4 - 41 points Super High Day (SHD) (Sat)
Day 5 - 26 points (Sun)
Day 6 - 30 points (Mon)
Day 7 - 28 points (Tue)

[mierin]

Two years ago I had a full blood workup. My triglyceride level was 259. That is in the High category - not good. I had a full blood workup last week. My new triglyceride level is 91! I'm now in the normal range, and not even close to the borderline area!
I just wanted to add on to this. The last time I was in the doc's office, my blood pressure had dropped from 120/90 to 90/60, which is great! I couldn't believe it. I also have high colesterol, so I'm hoping that, like you DD, mine is much lower when I got in for my next physical. I really didn't realize that just losing 25 lbs would make such an impact on my body.

[bunnyboo]

That is great DD!

Atty - I have never heard of that Wendie plan, but it sounds pretty much like the same thing with the extra 35 points added. You will definitely have to update us and see what differences you saw!

btw, I was totally off program last week but I still managed to lose -.02 of a pound! Oh well, what can I say at least I didn't gain! I don't think I am going to weigh in today because I just know i gained this week! I think I am going to use my no weigh in pass! Good luck to all you ladies this week!

[EmilyZA]

Just wanted to drop in and say hello... I've been sick with a cold/flu all week and haven't had an appetite, so therefore haven't been counting anything because I've barely been eating.

My appetite has started to come back today... as soon as it is fully, I'll be ready to go!

[AKA Poohgirl]

Wow, such excellent news from everybody! (well, except for you emily, hopefully you'll feel better soon!)

I had my weigh in on Monday, lost 2 more lbs, bringing my 6 week total to 20 lbs! Yay!

But this was my birthday week, and with everyone taking me out, and my lack of willpower (boo!) I haven't been doing very good. But my birthday is gone now, and I am going to get back on track starting today! So, hopefully the damage won't be too bad on Monday's weigh in.

Keep up the good work everyone! I hope you all have a safe, happy, and low-point holiday weekend!

[jellybeany]

First week loss - 3.5 lbs! :D

[EmilyBronte]

My first week weight loss was only -0.5 lbs. Boo!

I was doing excellent all the way up to the weekend. Sunday is my weigh day, and I chose to use all my extra points on Friday and Saturday. This might have something to do with it, I guess.

[filmgirl7]

Congratulations to everyone who lost weight this week! I've been completely absent from keeping my points because we took a long weekend last week, and then there was another long weekend, and I knew it was going to be a mess. Today is my first day "back" (also the first day of the new school year, so truly a beginning) and I'll be leaving for the gym in a little while. I'm just hoping that when I get on the scale on Friday that my weight hasn't shot up.

Current motivator: My cousin's wedding on September 24th! It's also our 6 year anniversary next Saturday....so that's something to exercise for! LOL! :)

[amberfiddles]

glad i found this group:)

i just started ww online yesterday. i'm pretty good about going to the gym regularly, but my eating has really gotten out of control. so i'm hoping ww helps me shed the 20 # i gained after i got married!

start date---9/6/05
current weight---149
height---5'4"
goal---in the 120s

[AttyGrl74]

Week 21 Weigh In
Start: 245
Last week: 206
This week: 207
+1.0 lb.
Total: 38.0
To Goal: 32

Ah well - a gain, it happens!

I tried the Wendie Plan this week but didn't take into account a complete lack of self-control, plus a 4 day weekend.

Next week I will rock!

Big props to the LOSERS this week!
:D

[angel17]

I totally forgot to come back and update you all - first week official weigh in last Friday- 3lbs down :D .

And I haven't weighed myself since.

[EmilyBronte]

I am not going to Weight Watchers, but my mom is, and I am just using her online tools to keep track of my points each day. I am wondering if someone can tell me...

How many activity points should I be earning each week?

Thanks!

[Vane5/06]

On Sat was my first weigh in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and i lost 3.2 :D :D :D

[mrstim]

EmilyBronte - According to WW material, they reccommend earning 4 activity points per day = 28 activity points per week. They also reccommend EATING those points!!!! :) It seems like a lot, but you can rack up those points very quickly!! I average 4 on three days per week, 2-3 on three other days, and take one day off. ;)

Good Luck!!

Amy

[mierin]

Hm. So, I had an awful week last week. There was chocolate and muffins at work and I'm only human. Then, this weekend we had a barbeque and it was my last hurrah before heading off to school so I drank and ate with abandon. Miraculously, and with no explanation, I've finally dropped to 140. I don't get it. I probably ate for than twice my bonus points last week and lost more than I had in the past three weeks combined.

Weight loss is a very strange thing sometimes.

Also, congrats to all the losers! It's so inspiring to hear how well everyone is doing.

[EmilyBronte]

mrstim~

Thank you! So, if they recommend that you eat your activity points, do they also recommend that you eat all of your 35 flex points per week, too? That seems like a TON of points!

[Kristibell]

I have a question about fiber.

Say 1 serving of something has the following nutritional information:
100 calories
5 grams of fat
6 fiber

Now, I know when calcuating that I can only use 4 fiber, so the item would be 2 points, but if I eat 2 servings and double the cals/fat can I also double the fiber? or does it cap at 4 regardless of the servings?

I think I know the answer, but I want to be sure.

[mrstim]

Yes, they do recommend you eat all the points given to you! It does seem like a lot of food, but here's the reason why.

Each point is roughly equal to 50 calories, more or less. If you eat say 22 points per day, you're going to eat roughly 1100 calories, more or less. Your body WILL go into starvation mode and begin burning muscle instead of fat for energy. Given that, you will not be losing weight, because your body will be holding onto everything it has for the simple reason of survival! It's not like your body knows you're on Weight Watchers, ya know! So...they offer you plenty of "other" points to get. The developers of WW know that you as a human will have times that you want other foods that may not fit within your day's alotment of points. Therefore they give you a "leeway" to eat other points. If you put 28 activity points + 35 flex points + normal 22 points per day it equals 31 points average per day = 1550 calories average per day. That's how you're able to lose weight by eating flexies, activity points & your normal points. Remember my calculations are roughly off, as fiber can offset the calories that make up a point. ;)

I remember one diet that I was on, which was one piece of bread for breakfast, 2 oz. tuna & five crackers for lunch, and one cup of carrots, one cup of green beans for supper. That's starvation! Bottom line is even though we've all been taught that a "diet" is eating barely enough to survive and excersicing plenty! It sounds crazy, but you DO need to eat more to be able to lose more. As long as you burn off more calories during the week than you consume, you will lose. It may not be as fast as some of these "crash" diets, but you won't be losing muscle tone and energy.

Hope this all makes plenty of sense! I'm welcome to feedback, by the way!

[EmilyBronte]

Kristibell~
I looked at the online calculator I use on WW tools, and for 100 calories, 5 grams of fat and 6 grams of fiber, it says 2 points. For 200 calories, 10 grams of fat and 12 grams of fiber, it says 4 points. However, when I did 200 calories, 10 grams of fat and 4 grams of fiber, it was still 4. So, I guess the fiber must cap out at 4 grams.

[EmilyBronte]

mrstim~
That does make sense. I was just trying to figure out how it made sense to earn the activity points if you were going to just eat back all the calories you just burned. But it makes sense the way you explained it! Thanks!

[DiscoDiva]

The fiber caps at 4. If not, some people would dump fiber in their food in order to eat more, and would circumvent the proper food servings and points.

[filmgirl7]

Just wanted to briefly show my face here to say that I fell off the wagon and i'm slowly trying to get back on. Two long weekends will do that, but this was the first week of school so it's a "new beginning." :) I put back about a pound, maybe 1.5 so I'm not going to freak out. My clothes still fit pretty well. Also, I went to the gym three times this week, and I'll go twice this weekend. It will be ok. No weight to report at the moment though....let's not go there.

:rolleyes:

[EmilyZA]

Weighed in yesterday-- down .6!

[mierin]

I went to a meeting on Saturday, after skipping out for a few weeks and I was down 3 more lbs and am now just 2 lbs from the highest goal weight for my height and 5 lbs from the goal I set with my leader. Just 5 more lbs! :eek: I can't believe it. I desperately hope I can keep it off. I can't imagine putting the 35 lbs I will have lost back on. That would be seriously depressing. :(

[calliope_muses]

Friday's weigh in only yielded -.2. But, I was such a pig for the week leading up to Labor Day that I'm perfectly happy with losing .2!

[AirForceLove]

Suscribing to this thread!!! I just re-joined WW this past Saturday. I was a member about 2 years ago and lost 60lbs! My DH and I decided to get pregnant and I was not allowed to work out exept for walking and 4 months after he was born we got pregnant with the second one. It has been 8 weeks since our second son was born (C-section) and I have been cleared to work out. My motivation is that me and DH have a wedding that we are in this time next year and the dress has already been ordered for me. A size 12! That is my motivation. Plus, I have all the clothes that I bought when I lost my weight the last time.

Current Stats:
C/W: 213
My G/W: 140

Looking foward to posting my updated

[AirForceLove]

Anyone around???

[lindybug]

I'm here, LOL. Weigh-in this afternoon... Think "light"! :)

I hit my 10% goal last week (yay!) and would like to lose 6 more pounds. I've had a hard time this week though, either eating way over my points or way under... Plus our home scale has gone bonkers, so I'm not sure what to expect tonight.

[AttyGrl74]

Yeah Lindy on your 10%!

I had a great weighin

Week 22 Weigh
SW: 245
CW: 203.2
-3.8 since last week
Total: -41.8
To goal: 33.2

:D

[amberfiddles]

congrats lindy & attygirl!
:)


? re: AP---do you always eat your AP?

[bethnjim]

Does everyone count "small things" in their activity points?? I walk a lot now that I started back to school, but I don't count those walking points as activity points...should I?? I power walk so it is good exercise and it takes me about 20 minutes to get from my parking garage area to my class...which includes me taking 2-3 flights of stairs...

[filmgirl7]

After a long absence, I'm finally back in the game and weighing in!

Starting weight (7/26): 137.8
last WI: 132.4
TODAY: 131.6
Overall total loss: 6.2
Goal for next WI: 131.0

I had hit a plateau and i've finally broken through. It has taken me one year!!!!! YAY! I haven't weighed anything less than 132 since last summer!!!

Next weekend is my cousin's wedding. I'm wondering if I could possibly be 130 by then but we'll see....I've also changed my weigh in day to Wednesday so that maybe I can be the next "biggest loser". LOL. I love that show! :)
The following weekend is my SIL's bridal shower, so that's another motivator!

How is everyone else doin?

[calliope_muses]

This may have been asked before, but I don't remember...

I'm not sure how to count the points in this situation. I brought soup for lunch today. 1 serving = 130 cal, 2 g fat, 4 g fiber - which according to my pointsfinder slide = 2 points. There are 2 servings in the can. Do I double the points and count my lunch as 4 points? When I double the serving info and look it up on my pointsfinder it comes out as 5 points. So which do I go with - 4 or 5? I guess to be on the conservative side I should count it as 5?

[lins_n_derek]

Hey guys! My name is Lindsey and I am just starting back on weight watchers. I was on it my freshman year of college and I lost 6 pounds but that's all I needed to loose. Now I am a senior and I am getting married next summer and I need to loose 20 pounds. I am going to officially start counting points tommorow. I am going to try and do it this time on my own since I already know the program.

My starting weight- 128
Height 5'2 barely

Goal for tommorow--Drink only water and stay on points--I am a diet coke fanatic!

[Elizabeth]

Okay, I'm back on the WW wagon. Last summer I was on it and lost 12 lbs. Gained it all back and then some. So here are my stats:

Starting weight: 156 : (
Current weight: 154.8
Week 1: - 1.2 lbs.
Goal for week 2: 152
10% Goal: 141

It was my first week, and I counted points for a grand total of two days, so I'm glad to have lost anything at all. My goal for this week is to follow the program religiously and lose 3 lbs. That's a hard goal for me.

[Ferris]

I NEED to join this thread for encouragement!! 6 years ago I joined ww and lost 25 pounds. I kept it off until I had a baby!! So now I am here 4 months post-partum and I need to lose the rest of the weight. I am having a problem eating all my points and veggies. Since I am nursing I need to eat 32 points a day and have 8 fruits and veggies!! :eek:

My stats: (after I had the baby!!)

Starting weight: 166 : (
Current weight: 157
overall weight lose: 9
Goal #1: 142 (pre-preggo weight)
Goal #2: 135 (my ideal weight)

bethnjim I have never counted my activity points! But I would count that as mild exercise. I think it would give you 1 point for 20 minutes.

[AttyGrl74]

Hi all - just wanted to pop in and wish you all happy and healthy WW journeys!

I'll be taking off until #2 is born next spring!

GOOD LUCK AND THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT!

[lindybug]

I brought soup for lunch today. 1 serving = 130 cal, 2 g fat, 4 g fiber - which according to my pointsfinder slide = 2 points. There are 2 servings in the can. Do I double the points and count my lunch as 4 points? When I double the serving info and look it up on my pointsfinder it comes out as 5 points. So which do I go with - 4 or 5?

I would probably go with 5. The 2 points per serving is probably slightly more than 2, like 2.4, which would round down to 2. But 2 servings would be 2.4 + 2.4 which is 4.8 which would round up to 5. Make sense?

Welcome to the new members of the thread! :)

My WI is tomorrow... Hoping to be down at least .6, which would bring me to 15 total in 8 weeks.

[calliope_muses]

I would probably go with 5. The 2 points per serving is probably slightly more than 2, like 2.4, which would round down to 2. But 2 servings would be 2.4 + 2.4 which is 4.8 which would round up to 5. Make sense?


That's what I did - I figure better to overestimate the # of points and lose than underestimate and gain! Good luck at your weigh in!

[PeanutButter]

Sheepishly peeking back in...

I fell off the wagon a bit. I am starting my second year of law school, and the first couple weeks have been a bit of a whirlwind. BUT, I think I have my schedule under control again.

I just WI for the first time in three or four weeks, I believe... :o
Week 4 WI

Starting weight: 147.1
Last week: 143.0
This week: 144.6
This week: +1.6
Total: -2.5

Back on track now!!

ETA: Congrats on your pregnancy attygrl!!

[Elizabeth]

I love WW online too. I wouldn't want to do WW w/out it. So easy to track points and exercise, look up points, get recipes... etc. I think it's worth the $13/month or whatever.

I've tried counting points on my own, but I'm going to mtgs now b/c psychologically I have to go to the mtgs. and weigh ins in order to not go off the program. I don't have enough willpower. I need the structure and accountability.

[filmgirl7]

First off, congratulations to attygirl!!!! Best of luck with your pregnancy!!!

Ok, I weighed in this morning and expected the worst because i've been eating nonstop for the past five days. however, the damage wasn't as bad as I thought, so here goes....

Starting weight (7/26): 137.8
last WI: 131.6
TODAY: 131.8
Overall total loss: 6.0
Goal for next WI: 131.0

So I was up by .2, but I don't think that's bad, knowing what I've been eating. Plus I was visited by AF this week, and that's never a good thing. I'm hoping to head back to the gym today after work and tomorrow as well, assuming I have enough energy.

Motivators: Well, the big one is that I will go for the fitting of my wedding dress next month, and would LOVE to be in the 120's for the first time in over a year so that my dress looks awesome on me.
Also, my 10 year high school reunion is Nov. 25th, so I've GOTTA get in shape for that.

[ABirney]

Congrats Attygirl! H&H 9 months!!! (Hopefully I'll be joining you soon!)
I haven't posted in a while.. I have fallen off the wagon big time. I'm hoping to get back on track before I get pg. I WI the other day and realized that since I started 2 years ago I've GAINED 50#. (I lost 25 right away, fell off the wagon and gained that back plus another 25). I can't keep going in that direction, esp since DH and I just started trying for #1. So here I am for support!

[lindybug]

Well, I was hoping to lose .6, and somehow that's exactly what I did! So, my total loss so far is 15 pounds... Woohoo! :) Just 4.6 more to go to reach my goal.

You can do it, ladies. The program really does work! Hang in there...

[looch]

Joining!

Starting weight (9/01): 137.0
last WI: 137.0
TODAY: 135.6
Overall total loss: 1.4
Goal for next WI: 134.0

I have had a slow start, i know! The hardest thing for me is eating while at work, so i have a plan! I bring all my food for the day, breakfast, lunch, 2 snacks, so i don't get tempted by the cafeteria.

I don't drink soda or juice or coffee, so i don't get that added bonus for switching to water, which sucks, but i have cleaned out the candy drawer!

I do need some good lunch ideas though girls!

[Ferris]

Starting weight: 166 : (
Last WI: 157
Today's WI:156.2
overall weight loss: 9.8
Goal for next week: 154.5

I thought I would lose more this week, but I went out to breakfast on friday and then went out to dinner too! :rolleyes:

I bought those new mint cookie snack bars today and OMG are they good! I normally don't like those bars, but my leader said they taste like girl scout thin mints and they do! I loved them! To bad they cost 4.50 a box!

[Ferris]

looch- Do you live near a Trader Joe's? They have tons of lunch items that are low on the point scale.

[EmilyZA]

Hi everyone,

After getting sick and never getting back on track, I have joined online (I have had a hard time making meetings lately due to my schedule) and am recommitting. Wish me luck!

[ABirney]

Good luck Emily!!
I'm back on track today and so far so good. Of course it is only 9:30am.. lol!
I'll WI tomorrow and see how bad the damage from the weekend was... it was our anniv and we sure celebrated! SIL took us out for supper Sat night, yesterday we went out for bruch, popcorn at a movie, and chinese buffet.. plus "wedding cake" and chocolate covered strawberries last night. I'm still full! It was a combo of anniv celebration and my last whahoo before getting back on track. No more of that!

[DiscoDiva]

I don't think I have fully been on WW since the beginning of September! First, I was helping with the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. Then, I became a Hurricane Rita evacuee. It is so hard to eat healthy when you are eating prepackaged foods that require no refrigeration, you can't bring healthy food with you, and the only places open to buy food are convenience stores! Plus, my WW meetings were canceleld due to the hurricane. Amazingly enough, if I have gained weight, it has only been a few pounds. I guess it's because I have been so busy and active.

Maybe I'll be able to really start tracking again in October.

[shellbell516]

I made lifetime 5/04 and kept that weight until I got pregnant in 11/04. Now I'm 5 weeks post partum and still need to lose 20 lbs to get back to my pre-pg weight.

I need a refresher on how long I have to lose the weight being a lifetime member. I also need to figure out how many points/day I need now since I'm nursing.

[mrstim]

Lifetime: you must be at or within 2 lbs. over of your goal weight for 6 weeks.

i'm not sure on the nursing thing I only have the really old material :)

Good Luck - congrats on Rachel!

[ABirney]

Just checking in....
I WI this morning (I do on-line), I hadn't WI for a couple weeks and just recommitted on Monday... so I was up 8.5#!! Scary! I've been doing good since Monday... used some FP but have been logging everything and still have some flexies left for the rest of the week... hoping for a loss on Monday.

[looch]

Ferris: I do live near a TJ's....what would you suggest!
this week has been a terrible eating week...i just had to have buffalo chicken fingers....3 times.

[Ferris]

loochOkay, let's see if I can remember what these things are called!
Frozen stuff-
-Chicken lettuce wraps (need to buy lettuce seperate)
-pot stickers

Salads
-reduced fat greek salad
-reduced fat corn and bean salad
-reduced fat shrimp louie salad

lunch meat
-they have ham that's 20 calories per slice

Bakery
-Zen muffins (Blueberry oat bran) 4 pts (they have like 8g fiber in each)

-greek fat free yogurt(it's plain you have to add fruit)

I am blanking right now on name of things...I'll have to ask my sister for more suggestions. She works there and knows the names and points of everything!

I found some bread that's 1 point for 2 slices and it's actually good! It's Sarah Lee's Delightful 100% whole wheat honey! My DH evenn likes it!

[mobox]

I'm so excited. I have had 4 weeks of loss...which hasn't happened in a year. Albeit they are VERY SMALL losses but they are losses nonetheless.

Good luck over the weekend everyone!

[ABirney]

Great job on your losses mobox!
Things going good so far this week.... been staying on track and logging everything.

[LIZNKEITH]

I really wish we had TJ's down here. I love that place!

Shell,
I'm nursing too and plan on going back OP. I was planning on just adding 2 points to my recommended point range. Nursing only requires an additional 500 calories or so. Each ounce of BM is approximately 20 calories.

[shellbell516]

WW and Nursing

I did find my book that says you get 10 extra points per day if you're nursing (my book is from 2004). I also did the flex plan then, so I'll use 35 extra points/week.

I just need to know what the grace period is to get back to your goal weight. I've read 12 weeks and then I've read 6 months or whenever you stop nursing. I'm just not clear on what it's supposed to be.

[LIZNKEITH]

Wow! Thanks for posting that. I would have really been under on my points. :eek:

[EmilyZA]

I lost 5.5 my first week back on program! So happy!

[ABirney]

Great job Emily!

[KarenS]

Just joining in here ... I was on WW in Feb - May, but had some things come up personally and professionally that sort of messed with my schedule and my ability to keep on track. I'm ready to go back OP and I rejoined online this evening. DH is going to try to keep to the plan, too, knowing that he gets a few more points than I do (4, I think).

I'm ready to be back to eating healthily again and losing like I was back at the beginning of the year!

Starting weight (as of today): 220
First goal: 200
Final goal: 135

Wish me luck!

[Ferris]

shellbell516 My WW leader is pregnant and she told me that she only has 12 weeks to get back down to pre-prenancy weight for lifetime! It doesn't make sense though because they only want you to lose no more than 1 pound a week! So after giving birth you can only have gained 12 pounds!

I am having such a hard time eating all my points and my leader insists that I eat all 32 and some of my flex points. Plus when you are nursing they want you to eat 8 fruits and veggies a day!!! I have been losing weight SLOWLY but at least I have been losing. I only lost .6 this week.


Congrats EmilyZA!!!

[Vane5/06]

I lost 1.8 this week....Not that excited ive been in weight watchers for almost a month and i have only lost 5.8....But im not giving up...Its just so stressfull...Im trying to lose weigth for my May 2006 wedding

SW:135.2
CW:129.4
GW:115-120
Height:5'0

[Vane5/06]

great job EMILY;)
TO everyone else keep up the good work!:D

[shellbell516]

Well, I know I can't make it back to goal within the 12 weeks. I've got 6 more weeks and 20 lbs to lose.

I've really got to work harder at eating all those fruits and veggies though. I know that's where I have the hardest time following the plan.

[KRM&TPS]

I would like to join. I started doing WW about 3 weeks ago. I really love it. Its about the only diet I have not grown to hate. I don't go to meetings I do WW online. I hope that wont be a downfall for me. My husband is also doing WW. Which makes it easier.

Starting Weight: 230
Current Weight: 222
Goal Weight: 160


I also wanted to add I have found some great recipes online. Especially on the WW message board. One time I found a whole post with at least 100 or more posts about new foods or foods people liked. Well tonight we tried one idea. It is Mama Mary's Low Carb Pizza Crusts. One 12 inch pizza crust makes 6 slices of pizza at 1 point per slice. I found it at Wal-Mart. We also got the pizza sauce they make. Which is 1 point for 1/4 cup. I added some Reduced fat cheese, turkey pepp. and some spinach leaves. I calculated my 3 slices as 8 points. I thought it was well worth those points. If you have a pizza craving I highly suggest it. I mean you could probably put things on there and not make it as much as my 8 points. But like I said I am fine with that. Good luck everyone.

[alex67]

I'd like to join! I started WW online (flex) for the first time last Wednesday. Last week I really didn't stick to my points but still logged everything which really opened my eyes to how many points I've been eating on a regular basis. Now I'm starting to try to stick to the plan. I can really see this plan working for me when so many other failed.

Starting Weight: 217 (had a baby 5 weeks ago though)
Current Weight: 215
Goal Weight: 150

[ABirney]

Welcome to the newbies!
Things are ok here... I WI yesterday and was down 2.9#! So I was very happy about that. We had DH's grandma's bday party on Sunday and I didn't log my pts, but I was mindful to watch what I ate and take smaller portions. I suppose I really should have journalled but it's a new week now.
Hope everyone is having a great day!

[Brady]

Can I join in? For the past 6 months now I have been saying I need to lose these 15lbs that stuck around after having my son, and doing nothing about it- well, it's finally time to do something about it!

I've been on WW more times than I care to admit, :rolleyes: .. I actually was on maintenace about 5 years ago and stopped going! So ridiculous, considering I then maintained that weight until I got pregnant with my son, so I have to instead keep repaying to rejoin since I never stuck around to collect Lifetime status.

Anyways, I am going to be doing it on my own since I have all the materials at home, and can't justify the $$ at the moment. Hoping you will all help to motivate me!

Oh, and question- I don't have the books with me, but what are the points (I'll be doing Flex), for 155lbs? TIA!

[EmilyZA]

I'd like to join! I started WW online (flex) for the first time last Wednesday.
I'm doing WW Online too! Good luck!

[EmilyZA]

Oh, and question- I don't have the books with me, but what are the points (I'll be doing Flex), for 155lbs? TIA!
I beleive it's 22.

[Brady]

I beleive it's 22.

Thank you!

[alex67]

Thanks Emily! Good luck to you too!

[lindybug]

Had my weigh-in last night. The week before, I had gained 1.8 pounds. So I was back on program with a vengence this past week. I managed to lose not only the weight that I had gained, but an additional 1.6 more, for a total of 3.4 pounds. Woohoo!

That brings my total loss to 16.6 pounds in 10 weeks. Just 3 more to lose to hit my goal.

Moral of the story: Even if you have a bad week, all is not lost. Get right back on program, and you'll be fine! :)

Good luck this week, ladies.

[PeanutButter]

A little late with my WI this week, but good news...

Starting weight: 147.1
Last week: 144.6
This week: 143.3
This week: -1.3
Total: -3.8

Slow and steady does it...
Welcome to all the newbies!