Weight Watchers IV - Let the Losses Continue!

[JennW]

down 1.6lbs...YAHOOOOO! Finally hit my 30lb mark!!!!

Next goal is too lose another 10 lbs!!! Then I'll be happy!
Congrats! You should be so proud!

[Chimichanga]

I haven't been around in awhile, but I wanted to say congrats to everyone on their progress! :) I'll have to "drop out" for now - we're expecting #2 in August so no official trying to lose weight for me right now. :D I'd like to keep losing, but this is a darn good reason to stop!!! :D

[August2005Bride]

I haven't been around in awhile, but I wanted to say congrats to everyone on their progress! :) I'll have to "drop out" for now - we're expecting #2 in August so no official trying to lose weight for me right now. :D I'd like to keep losing, but this is a darn good reason to stop!!! :D

Aw congrats and lots of luck Check in every so often though with us on how your doing :)

Well AF showed this mornign so guess it will be bad first couple days so dont expect to lose at WI tomorrow. Yesterday I did prety bad anyway esp with two peanut brownies someone made. After tomorrow no WI since the next two thurs. are holidays and dont want to go on a different day cause it will throw me off. Guess the new year will be a new beg for me. heehee

[JennW]

WI this morning and I lost 1.8 lbs.!:)

chimichanga - Congrats!

[August2005Bride]

JennW That is a very good loss Congrats :)

[DisneyGirl]

Jenn Congrats! Great Loss

Chim Congrats on Baby #2~ Join us again when your ready.

August Good luck tomorrow at WI. Hopefully you will have a loss of some sort or even if you stay the same thats great too.

I happen to not miss any meeting during the holiday rush...DARN IT! LOL Since my meetings are on mondays.

I am trying to hard to stay on track..I really am. I have not tracked any of my food since September..and I'm not really sure why I can't do it..Its like i'm allergic to it or something..HAHAHAH

[DisneyGirl]

WI tonight.....Not expecting good things as I have been on the scale all week and its not moving...Those damn holiday cookies..Grrrrrr
I been slackin on the gym as well. Only went 3 days this past week.

Hope everyone has a great HOLIDAY and I'm sure we will be getting new members here after the New year..

[JennW]

hey three days at the gym isn't bad! especially this time of year!

[August2005Bride]

I agree with JennW...I havent gone in prob a few months :(

Well I went to the meeting last week but couldnt WI. I did really bad Wed. and Thurs so just didnt want to chance it. I may go this Friday since I cant go Thurs night and maybe that will keep me in check this week even with Xmas. We shall see

Happy Holidays to all of you :)

[DisneyGirl]

Thanks, I needed to hear that 3 days isn't bad..I for some reason keep thinking that I need to go to the gym at least 5 times per week to make a difference. I think that I have gone completely crazy lately with lossing weight. I really just want to loss all this baby weight..I guess thats what happends when I had 3 kids in just under 4 years. I really wrecked my body, something big time and now I have to work hard to get back to my normal self...almost there thought....

August Yeah, go to the meeting on Friday just so you stay on track...

[JennW]

Question for those who exercise - do you eat your earned activity points? I don't because I have a hard enough time eating all my points as it is (I am nursing so I have tons to begin with).

[Ferris]

Jennw- I don't eat my activity points because like you I have a hard time eating all my points from nursing. When I did WW in the past (not nursing) I never used my activity points either.

[August2005Bride]

How is everyone doing with the holidays and all? Well I didnt go lat week cause of xmas but did really well since Friday I hope to go this fri. to at least WI and next week on Thurs. back to the meetings. Miss it already and it has only been over a week.
Do any of you know about the whole setpoints thing? Im confused by it and dont exactly know what it is.

[JennW]

i haven't learned set points yet. a lot of the new stuff confuses me. i went to wi on christmas eve and lost 2.4 (yay!). i go tomorrow as well. i wasn't too bad over christmas other than not counting on christmas eve and christmas day but i still don't think i ate too badly. well hopefully the scale agrees with that tomorrow!

[August2005Bride]

JennW That is a great loss Good for you. In my pocket guide I was looking at last night it said setpoints will be in the week 5 book I havent been to ww since almost 2 weeks ago and next week should be week 5 but dont know if I will get thrown off with not going We shall see.

Happy New Year to you ladies and a very healthy one too :D

[Mrs.Chappy]

Hi all,
i'd like to join in. I am going to my first WW meeting since after giving birth to DS1 in summer 2005. I've been on and off the plan since my wedding in 2002. DH was on WW and i followed along while were were gettting ready to wed and i lost 30 lbs. Marriage and babies have not helped the cause so now i am totally committed to loooking better and feeling great. We just got a treadmill (today, NYE morning, i woke at 5:15 and did 30 min of cardio.). I will officially enroll in Monday morning and go to the meeting then. Its going to be a rough start but i'm totally motivated!

[DisneyGirl]

ACK! I went to WW on Mondy and I of course I was up...And this week will be a cappy eatting week for me as well. AHH, I hope to jump back on next week.

[JennW]

i went to wi yesterday and was up 0.4. not bad for christmas week i guess. nye was worse for me as we had a party and i def ate and drank too much. but, oh well. also i am switching my meeting days from wed to sun so i'll be weighing in this week after only 4 days.

weddings? we're going to one on friday night and i really want to try and stay on the plan. how do you guys do it?

welcome mrschappy!

disney - you'll get back on track - don't worry!

[DisneyGirl]

Jenn My only advice about the wedding thing would be to eat right before you go and choose foods that are low in points while at the wedding. As far as drinks go..diet coke and Capt. Morgan is only 1 point (according to the guys in my WW class)

[Ellyn]

I'll join in too. I've been going to WW since the end of Nov. My starting weight was around 187.8 and my last weigh in on 12/23 was 173.4. I have been working so hard at this...I have been incredibly pleased with WW and have heard from so many people that have tried different diet programs that this one is the best. I am eating less and making much wiser food choices. I weighed myself this morning and was 169.something...I haven't been in the 160's since before my first baby. Christmas was definitely hard - and I was actually surprised to learn I hadn't gained since I ate a little of this and a little of that - which I guess is better than what I used to do - a lot of this and a lot of that. I got so used to eating whatever I wanted and how much I wanted because I was either pg or nursing for the last 4 years! :rolleyes: Not so easy once the pounds start adding up. With weddings/eating at special occasion places I have tried to eat what I know is low in points and plan, plan, plan. I try to find out what is being served, calculate the points and automatically subtract them in the morning so I know they're "gone". I would skip the cake and I even try to get up from the table (if there are appetizers/etc. sitting out) if it isn't at an inappropriate time.

[August2005Bride]

Hey girls Welcome Newbies :)

Well went Fri. morning and was down [b]3lbs[/]b :) Did really well thi spast week and we were home NYE so that helped. Lets see what the new weeks brings

[JennW]

Went to WI today and lost .8. Not too bad considering NYE and that I changed meeting days so only had 4 days since my last weigh in.

august - That's great! Congrats!

[DisneyGirl]

August AWESOME JOB!!!!!!

[August2005Bride]

Went to WI today and lost .8. Not too bad considering NYE and that I changed meeting days so only had 4 days since my last weigh in.

august - That's great! Congrats!

That is great Jenn Shows that even a small loss is great esp on short days. Thanks for the comliment. It was actually over a few wks since I last WI like 3 wks ago then we had the holidays but it is mostly credited towards the last week where I was very strict


August AWESOME JOB!!!!!!

Thanks :) It sure is a great feeling.

[DisneyGirl]

Didn't go to WI last night so i went tonight and I am down 3 lbs..I am so happy since last weeks WI was just plain Awful.

[August2005Bride]

Disneygirl That is a great loss Congrats! :D

[DisneyGirl]

THANKS!

I received the week 5 book yesterday and the set-points are just so crazy..I mean I get it, but I think its just kinda silly in a way.

I fell off the gym wagon and I really hope to get back on since I really would like to get to my goal weight by November(we are going to Disney).

[August2005Bride]

THANKS!

I received the week 5 book yesterday and the set-points are just so crazy..I mean I get it, but I think its just kinda silly in a way.

I fell off the gym wagon and I really hope to get back on since I really would like to get to my goal weight by November(we are going to Disney).

I am so anxious to learn about the set points. How is it really? Is somethign that is set points value you have as much as you want?

[Mrs.Chappy]

i'm day 4 of WW and i'm terribly grouchy!! its hard for the body to adjust to portion control when you have been doing whatever for so long. Plus my pants just dont fit right! However, i did wake at 5:15 am to get on the treadmill that we bought. I find i'm more hungry on days i exercise (and more grouchy!)..i'm counting down to my first weigh in on monday (or sunday) to see my progress. I'm staying within my daily points though using some of the 35 weekly ones everyday. Its tough and i feel like quitting but that's not fair b/c it will only make me more miserable.

[DisneyGirl]

MRS STICK WITH IT!!

You can do it!!!!!! This is coming from someone who has lost 32 lbs in lesss than 5.5 months with some weeks gaining something big(LOL) like 3 lbs. Also, I was just like you..very use to eatting whatever I wanted and when I started I was having hard time, but I swear it will get easier and you will look back and be so HAPPY with how far you have come.

Eat more filling foods so you stay fuller longer, make sure you are drinking all your waters(this also will fill you up). Eat your exercise points if you find you are hugury after working out.

Good luck at WI and keep us posted

[August2005Bride]

Mrschappy I also agree to stick with it as it will get easier as you go alone Ime sure youwill get the weight off in no time!

Have WI tonight and not sure how I did cause Iwent on scale last night and seemed the same. Guess we shall see.

[Ellyn]

I had WI last night - down 2.4 lbs since 12/23. I didn't do well tracking pts. over the holiday, so I am happy. I definitely controlled my portions though, but it got difficult to count when I was at others' houses. I have lost a total of 16.8.

MrsChappy: STICK WITH IT! I know it is frustrating...those first few weeks I was SO cranky and hungry, but it will get better, you'll get more used to things. One thing you should try to do is eat a lot of the filling foods - veggies, etc. Also, the WW bread is 1 pt. for 2 slices and actually tastes good! I really thought WW was a bunch of crap until I talked to some others that had lost weight on it, and it sure has worked for me - being able to eat whatever I wanted (being able to have the dessert or the tortilla chips) without feeling guilty, but just controlling my portions and planning for those points has helped. Good luck this weekend!

[August2005Bride]

Ellyn That is a great loss considering you didnt track to well Congrats

Well I gained .8 at WI last night but the girt even said is nothing as it isnt even a pound. I thought I did pretty well this week but my mom thinks its water gain cause I lost 3lbs last week. Onto a new week

[DisneyGirl]

August: Sorry that you weren;t down this week, but .8 isn't anything to be uspet over. I have found(with me that it) if i had a good loss last week then I most likly know that I will not loss anything the next week.
Next week will be a better week for you.

[Ellyn]

Same with me...good loss one week = no loss the next

[Ferris]

Congrats to everyone of the weight loss!

SorryAugust for the gain! :9

Mrs. Chappy Don't quit!! I think you might need to look into eating foods that are more filling, like proteins that will give you more energy. When you work out you can eat more food as well. It might come of slowly like it has for me, and I get discouraged all the time, but I keep at it. It had literally taken me 6 months to lose 13 pounds! Before that it took me 3 months to lose 17. I still have about 10 more to get to my pre-pregnancy weight!!

[August2005Bride]

Thanks for the kind words ladies Yesterday was a horrible eating day for me as I was starvign!! Thnk AF is coming earlier than expected That is only thing I can think of Now I have to try and be extra good this week till Thurs.

[Mrs.Chappy]

first weigh in and i lost 2 lbs..thank goodness this doing something b/c you never know!! i'm on etools..how do you swap activity points..i'm not sure i know what that is..

if i work out 2 pts, that means i can eat two points more for that day if i want, right?? Just trying to plan ahead w/ some dinners that i know i hve coming up - out at restaurants.

[August2005Bride]

first weigh in and i lost 2 lbs..thank goodness this doing something b/c you never know!! i'm on etools..how do you swap activity points..i'm not sure i know what that is..

if i work out 2 pts, that means i can eat two points more for that day if i want, right?? Just trying to plan ahead w/ some dinners that i know i hve coming up - out at restaurants.

That is a very good loss Congrats :)
As far as activity points, if you earn say 2 extra pts for acitivity you earned them and can use them that day Im just not sure if you can carry them over into the next. I dont think so anyway
Make sure you add your activity poits in etools under that category and you will see.

[Ellyn]

With the new plan, I believe you can use your activity points any time during THAT week. It used to be that you had to use them that day, but if you look at the tracker, you now circle the points as you earn them and then cross them out as you eat them...so that and the 35 flex points should help with dinners out, etc. :)

[Mrs.Chappy]

Thanks guys..the etools is a bit confusing at times but to be honest..its only been a week.

I was asked to join a WW Focus Group for tomorrow and it pays $100 for an hour of my time..score!

[JennW]

August - I gained .6 this week. I feel your pain, but just keep trucking, it will come off, and then some!

[August2005Bride]

Jennw It seems to get harder and harder for me but we just have to stay focused as best we can I guess.

[DisneyGirl]

WI tomorrow..It should be very interesting. I started to track, but of course didn;t do it everyday. At least its better than nothing and hopefully next week I'll do the whole week.

[Ellyn]

I WI last Wed...lost 3lbs! I am now past my 10% - I have lost a total of 19.8lbs in 7 weeks...it feels SO good! I didn't do well this weekend, but I do tend to do better on the weekdays because of work and not being home all day. I am 4lbs away from my BMI for my height, and then I still want to lose about 10-11 lbs more - for a total of 14-15 more pounds. I think those will be the hardest to get off.

[DisneyGirl]

ellyn AWESEOM AWESOME JOB!!!!! WTG!

[JennW]

Well I felt like I did really great this week and was excited to go to WI yesterday. Then I came down with a 24 hour stomach flu and couldn't make it. Being sick, I didn't eat/drink all day, threw up once, etc. and was really dehydrated and when I went to WI today I had lost 6.2 lbs!!! Of course a lot of that is probably water weight from being dehydrated and the receptionist told me to expect to gain a lot of it back by next week when I'm healthy again. Grrr... now I have to wait another week to see what my loss really is. Did this ever happen to anyone else? I hope it wasn't all from the illness and I at least had a decent loss!

Disney - How did it go today?

ellyn - Great job!

[tray622]

Hi everyone. I was around awhile back and then fell off the WW bandwagon. I did pretty well maintaining but am back full force and ready to conquer the last 40lbs!

[August2005Bride]

I WI last Wed...lost 3lbs! I am now past my 10% - I have lost a total of 19.8lbs in 7 weeks...it feels SO good! I didn't do well this weekend, but I do tend to do better on the weekdays because of work and not being home all day. I am 4lbs away from my BMI for my height, and then I still want to lose about 10-11 lbs more - for a total of 14-15 more pounds. I think those will be the hardest to get off.

Wow that is a great loss. :) Keep up the good work.


Well I felt like I did really great this week and was excited to go to WI yesterday. Then I came down with a 24 hour stomach flu and couldn't make it. Being sick, I didn't eat/drink all day, threw up once, etc. and was really dehydrated and when I went to WI today I had lost 6.2 lbs!!! Of course a lot of that is probably water weight from being dehydrated and the receptionist told me to expect to gain a lot of it back by next week when I'm healthy again. Grrr... now I have to wait another week to see what my loss really is. Did this ever happen to anyone else? I hope it wasn't all from the illness and I at least had a decent loss!

Well it def. sucks to get sick but that is such a good loss. I would be so upset if the receptionist told me that even if I was sick grr lol


Hi everyone. I was around awhile back and then fell off the WW bandwagon. I did pretty well maintaining but am back full force and ready to conquer the last 40lbs!

Good luck :)

[Ellyn]

Anyone with Monday/Tuesday weigh ins?

I weigh in tomorrow...I am hoping for a loss...I didn't do very well this week for some reason - had a REALLY hard time resisting crap that I know I should.


I have to wait another week to see what my loss really is. Did this ever happen to anyone else?
No...but I would guess there is some true weight loss in there...and not all water/illness. Good luck!

[August2005Bride]

Ellyn Sometimes you think you do bad but ends up being a good loss in teh end :) I should listen to my own advice LOL

I didn't WI last week as I knew it was a very bad week and overdid it since I had my period but this week I seem to be doing ok except for a couple slips on the weekend. We did go out to eat Sat. night but dont think I did so bad I did have a Choc. martini but tried to count that into my extra points.

Im keeping my fingers crossed for tomorrow.

[Mrs.Chappy]

I'm a monday WI..However, knowing it was MLK and i would be home w/ the kids and coudln't get there, i went on SUnday morning in the midst of a snowstorm. the timing seemed right b/c we were headed to brunch after. I lost .6 and was so disappointed. I was perfect except i went out to dinner during the week w/ girlfriends but totally stayed w/in my points and resisted beer and spinach/artichoke dip!!

The night before my WI i also went out for TAPAS and had two Sangrias but ate sensibly..the morning ofWI i worked out so i think iwas still maintaining some water and bloat. Anyway,a loss is a loss. My DH pointed out that week 2 on the Biggest Loser is always the toughest so that said, i'm still proud of my 2.6 total wt. loss in the 2 weeks i
m at it.
I didn't count points at all on sunday and told my etools that i WI on monday like always and just started tracking from there.. AT brunch i ate mainly shrimp and lobster (it was a very fancy brunch that DH and i got for the holidays from my parents)..i did, however treat myself to 2 mimosas! and didn't eat a think other than brunch all day!

Congrats on the wt. losses everyone. i love reading along to see progress or no progress..it keeps me in check!

[JennW]

Mrs. Chappy - Good job! A loss is a loss!

[Ellyn]

Mrs. Chappy - You're right...week 2 (and maybe 3) are the hardest...I found those to be the hardest not to fall back into old habits, the hardest to lose, the hardest to say no, etc. I have another WW friend that told me the same thing when I was in weeks 2-3. Hang in there - good loss!

I WI today and had a loss of 1.2 I am now up to 21lbs, and am hoping to reach goal next week (well, the top end of my weight chart for height so I can lifetime after 6 weeks and stop paying ;) ), then lose about 10-15 more. I have to be disciplined this week so I can try and get that loss!

[JennW]

Good job Ellyn!:)

[August2005Bride]

Ellyn good work :)

[DisneyGirl]

Sorry I haven't been around in a few days, my mom was in town.

Awesome loss GIRLS!

I WI on Monday Night 7PM to be exact..I loss 4 Lbs this week!!!!

Been hitting the gym hard this week and I can't wait to see what this Monday brings me..hopefully a big damn smile..LOL LOL

[August2005Bride]

DisneyGirl That is an awesome loss :D Congrats

Well I gained 1.2 at WI last night :( I thought I did ok but didnt really weight or measure anythign Thank goodness I drank lots of water cause I prob would of gained more as I think I overdid it a couple days on teh 100 calorie packs Of course I didnt track either and that is a big part of it

Tom. night Im taking my gf out to dinner for her Bday so hopefullyh I can contain myself. I have to try!

[August2005Bride]

I must ask do any of you feel that you can do this but then get down on yourself and think you can't?? I have been feeling that way for the last couple months. I think that is why I am not concentrating on this like I used to and it is def. disappointing. I know it prob has to do with stress and some pressure I am under but it is very frustrating.

I know we are all in this together and any advice would be helpful :-)

[JennW]

Going to WI tomorrow. I'm nervous. I've done great the last two weeks (not one food off plan in two weeks!) but with the stomach virus and all that mess from last week I have no idea what to expect.

Disney - That's awesome! Congrats!

August - Sorry for the gain, but just think, this is a new week! I get the same way sometimes and I haven't even been doing WW that long (about two months ). Some days it feels so easy, other days it seems tough. I especially feel that way if I have a gain/little loss. But, I just try and realize if I wasn't doing WW I wouldn't be losing at all. One day at a time...

[Ellyn]

Disney - great work!

August - there will be setbacks...if you screwed up one day or one week, just tell yourself you always have a fresh start and can never give up. It is so incredibly hard. Remember how long it took to put on the weight...overall for me it was 4+ years! So remember that the weight isn't always going to come off quickly either...it takes time - you can do it!!! :)

Jenn - good luck!!!

[JennW]

Just got back from WI and I only gained back 0.4 of the big sick loss. I'm pretty excited.:)

[Ellyn]

Jenn - That's great!!! Nice job! Keep it up! :D

[August2005Bride]

Going to WI tomorrow. I'm nervous. I've done great the last two weeks (not one food off plan in two weeks!) but with the stomach virus and all that mess from last week I have no idea what to expect.

August - Sorry for the gain, but just think, this is a new week! I get the same way sometimes and I haven't even been doing WW that long (about two months ). Some days it feels so easy, other days it seems tough. I especially feel that way if I have a gain/little loss. But, I just try and realize if I wasn't doing WW I wouldn't be losing at all. One day at a time...

Thanks for the words of encouragement It isnt always easy but just want it to get a bit better


August - there will be setbacks...if you screwed up one day or one week, just tell yourself you always have a fresh start and can never give up. It is so incredibly hard. Remember how long it took to put on the weight...overall for me it was 4+ years! So remember that the weight isn't always going to come off quickly either...it takes time - you can do it!!! :)

That is what I have to try and keep doing if I don't do so good one day need to start from scratch basically. I find that I have done that alot but woudl just like one week of doing this perfectly even though there isnt any such thing LOL


Just got back from WI and I only gained back 0.4 of the big sick loss. I'm pretty excited.:)

That is great Jenn :)

[Mrs.Chappy]

hi all, hope you are doing well

Just got back from WI. Lost 2.4 so grand total of 5! yippee.

[August2005Bride]

MrsChappy That is a great loss Congrats :)

[JennW]

Good job Mrs. Chappy!:)

[DisneyGirl]

Mrs chappy AWESOME JOB!!

WI was last night...down -2lbs Grand total loss is 35 lbs!!

I was thinking it might be a good idea if everyone puts there total weight loss up everyone now and again...I think it might those of us who fall of the wagon for a week or so. I myself fell off for about a month and see what others lost really helped me get moving again

[August2005Bride]

Disneygirl Great loss :)

[Ellyn]

I lost 2.8 lbs this week! :D AND...I met goal this week! I am finally at 164lbs - I haven't weighed that since I got married (although since having 2 kids my stomach sure doesn't look the same :rolleyes:) I have lost a total of 23.8 lbs. I'd like to lose about 10 more, but it sure feels good to be in the "normal" BMI for a change. I can't wait to go shopping for a few new pairs of pants after the last 10lbs come off.

[JennW]

Congrats Disney and Ellyn!:) Good job!!!

[August2005Bride]

Ellyn Great loss and congrats :D

well WI is tonight and nervous Another bad week for me and didnt concentrate at all. :( We shall see.

[Mrs.Chappy]

Ellyn and Disney:great job! Good luck August!

So w/ activity points and etools, i've noticed i'm now getting LESS points w/ the same work out i've been doing on the treadmill..its a function of my weight i guess. But still sucks to see only 1 point for 30 min on a treadmill at 3.6 miles/hr at 9% incline and 350 calories burned..it DEF does not take into acct. my incline. How annoying!

[DisneyGirl]

ellyn Awesome job!

August Good luck tonight

[Ellyn]

Any weigh ins? How is everyone doing? We went to the ILs last night for supper...they ordered pizza...and I had a hard time resisting. :o

[DisneyGirl]

august how did WI go?

[Mrs.Chappy]

I decided to wI one day early so i'll go tomorrow instead of monday..for a few reasons!!! the superbowl...i know i'll 'splurge' and also my brother and family are flying in for a few days so we are ordering in food - always a killer. I'm giving myself a no points counting day tomorrw but *promise* not to g o nuts!

[DisneyGirl]

I know I blew it this week..I ate out 3 times this week and tomorrow is a superbowl party. I have no control when it comes to parties and eatting out. CRAP!

[Mrs.Chappy]

WI this morning and lost 2!! that's my 5% goal. i'm thrilled. we are ordering in chinese tonight so i'm not optimistic though i'm going to do something steamed.. but i just baked brownies w/ my 3 year old...oye..temptation ;)

[Ellyn]

Great job Mrs. Chappy!

Sounds like all of us are having a rough week/weekend...super bowl parties, relatives/friends visiting, etc. Ugh...so hard to resist the good food!

[DisneyGirl]

Mrs Great loss!!!!

[August2005Bride]

Great loss MrsChappy :)

Well very bad week last week I gained 3.5 Im so ashamed to admit but its my own fault. :( this weekend wasnt so great either but didnt overdo it. Lets see what this week brings I wont give up!

[Ellyn]

I'm sorry August! Keep working at it! I have a feeling I will have a similar week...ate too much crap. It is definitely harder now than it was in the beginning. :(

[magdesilver]

Just joined WW online yesterday. I'm hungry, but sticking to it. I would like to lose 15 lbs. I've done WW before, did meetings this summer and lost 10 lbs. We moved overseas a few months ago and I lost when we first got here but recently gained 5 lbs. So, I need to get back in control!
I feel better today re: hunger, than I did yesterday. I know the first week is the hardest! I do like the concept of the set points, I must say :) .

[August2005Bride]

Thanks Ellyn It sure isnt easy Last year around this time I got back into it, counted, measured, went to the gym, etc. I hope I can get that motivation back again.

magdesilver Good luck and keep us posted on your progress :)

[DisneyGirl]

I gained as well at yesterdays meeting. NOt a big deal of a gain, but its still a gain.

[August2005Bride]

Disneygirl Well at least like you said it isnt a big gain so that is good.

[Oakley]

Hi Ladies!

I just joined WW online the other day and am loving it so far. It's challenging for me to figure out how many points I'm eating for dinner if it's not something pre-packaged, but I'm definitely over-estimating to be on the safe side, and am hoping that once I get the hang of it it'll be easier.

As a great snack I bought the Hostess 100 calorie pack of chocolate cupcakes- they're only 1 point!!!

[August2005Bride]

Hi Ladies!

I just joined WW online the other day and am loving it so far. It's challenging for me to figure out how many points I'm eating for dinner if it's not something pre-packaged, but I'm definitely over-estimating to be on the safe side, and am hoping that once I get the hang of it it'll be easier.

As a great snack I bought the Hostess 100 calorie pack of chocolate cupcakes- they're only 1 point!!!

Good for you Kate :) Keep it up and we can track together also ;)

Oh the hostess mini cakes are good I have that with my tuna sandwhich each day for my snack

[Mrs.Chappy]

Thanks for the tip on the hostess cupcakes..i usually eat a progresso soup for lunch b/c its such low points so i'll be looking forward to the sinful taste of the cupcakes after! i'm stopping at the store on my way home!

[Ellyn]

Note to self: check out the 100 calories packs. :D I have a hard time resisting the chips, regular crackers, etc. that DH and the kiddos have in the house - that would probably help! ;)

I WI tomorrow...not expecting a good outcome (really, for how I have been eating lately, I'd be SO happy if I stayed the same)

[JennW]

Hi all! I forgot to check in last week. I WI on Sunday. I lost 2.6 for a total of 15.2. I guess I'm finally past my plateu, but I have a long way to go! Also, DS is nursing like crazy round the clock so I think I'm burning more calories that way!

[August2005Bride]

JennW That is a good loss :) Congrats

[Mrs.Chappy]

JennW: awesome! nursing does that too!!

[DisneyGirl]

Jenn Awesome!

Those 100 cal packs are so good, but damn are they a freakin ripe off! LOL

Also try the 100 cal bagles and english muffins. For ice cream try the skinny cows they are super low in points and very very good to boot.

[Anna Low]

As a great snack I bought the Hostess 100 calorie pack of chocolate cupcakes- they're only 1 point!!!

They are absolutely fabulous! Naturally, they would be better if they weren't quarter-sized, but we can't have it all for 1 point, right??

Has anyone tried the WW brownies? I haven't been able to find them in the store.

[DisneyGirl]

I have not tried the brownies, but I did try the what looks like twinkes and they were gross, yet some of the others in my meetings loved them.

[August2005Bride]

I didnt even know there were brownies LOL I did try the twinkies also but werent crazy about them not like the cookies at least.

Not sure if Im going to make it to WI tonight cause me and my boss are moving to another cubicle/office tomorrow aft. so i may get stuck here late. Ill find out at teh end of the day though

[RobynScott]

Hi all! I have posted sporadically here before and then fallen off the wagon. I was maintaining at a comfortable weight for a while - and then the holidays hit! As of this morning, I am 6.5 pounds above where I was maintaining! 3 pounds were this week alone so I am hoping some of it is water retention, but it was enough to make me realize I need to buckle down. I just signed up and paid for a 3-month subscription to WW online! I hope that tracking everything I eat (and making myself do so!) helps me get these 6.5 pounds off and maintain where I want to be! (which is really a range of 6.5 - 11.5 pounds from where I am - I am just shooting for the high end of the range now).

Hope it's ok if I join in here again!

Also, are there any nursing-toddler mams in here? DS still nurses 2x/day so I was given 5 points for nursing, but I'm not sure if I should have them, kwim? On the other hand, 20 points/day is really hard to fathom right now - thoughts?

[August2005Bride]

RobynnScott Welcome back :D Im sure you will get off the weight in no time :)

[JennW]

Robynscott – I’d go with the extra five for now. If it keeps you from losing you can always drop them.

August – Hope you get to weigh in!

Have you guys heard of Vitatops. They are all natural, organic baked goods. They are in frozen section. They carry them in Shoprite; I’m not sure what other stores carry them. Anyway, they have muffin tops, muffins, brownies, etc. I haven’t tried them but everyone at my meeting was raving about them. I think they are all only 1 point each. I hear they are expensive though.

[Ellyn]

Robyn - welcome back!

I WI last night...and as expected, it didn't go well. I guess I knew it was coming. I am back on track today and don't want that feeling again. :( It sure is a crappy feeling going there knowing that I had gained - going and knowing/thinking you've lost a little is such a good feeling. So, I've gained 1.2 lbs...I have to be careful, because I want to be lifetime in 6 weeks, so I no longer have to pay!

Re the WW brownies: THEY're CRAP! :D They really are gross, I think...they are sort of like cocoa flavored cardboard. :rolleyes: I definitely didn't feel satisfied after, and still wanted the real ones my kids were eating. You're definitely better off taking an extra point (for a total of 3pts) and eating a real brownie made from the box with applesauce. I've also made them with a can of black beans, and they're good! (take a box of brownie mix and a can of black beans...I drain the beans, rinse them, put them back in the can, fill the can to the top with water, puree them and mix them with the brownie mix...the kids couldn't tell the difference...not sure on the pts value, though, but I'm guessing it's ok because of the high fiber)

[August2005Bride]

August – Hope you get to weigh in!

Have you guys heard of Vitatops. They are all natural, organic baked goods. They are in frozen section. They carry them in Shoprite; I’m not sure what other stores carry them. Anyway, they have muffin tops, muffins, brownies, etc. I haven’t tried them but everyone at my meeting was raving about them. I think they are all only 1 point each. I hear they are expensive though.

I did and I was glad I made it :)
I have heard of them from a coworker but havent tried them yet. I did hear they were very good.


I WI last night...and as expected, it didn't go well. I guess I knew it was coming. I am back on track today and don't want that feeling again. :( It sure is a crappy feeling going there knowing that I had gained - going and knowing/thinking you've lost a little is such a good feeling. So, I've gained 1.2 lbs...I have to be careful, because I want to be lifetime in 6 weeks, so I no longer have to pay!

Im sorry for the gain but Im sure you will get it right off. At least it was nothign like what I had last week LOL

Well I lost 2lbs this week which was good since I gained 3.5 last week At least Im in the right direction Hopefully this week I can start being strict again with this. Tomorrow I am going to Applebee's for lunch with a friend so I hope to order from the WW menu Have to check it out later.

[DisneyGirl]

robyn as far as I understand even if your DS nurses 2Xs or 8xs a day your still entiled to the extra points and you should be eatting them.

[Ellyn]

August - good loss!

I think I am back on track now, and according to my scale at home (which tends to be about .5 higher than WW's scales) I have lost what I gained...now to keep up the tracking.

I spent half the morning trying to find a good cake recipe with low points. It is my MILs Bday today and she is also on WW. I did find one - taking a chocolate cake mix and add one can of diet coke - it's 3 pts for 1/12th of the cake. I also read that you can take a can of diet 7up for yellow. I'm going ot serve it with FF COol whip. I hope it is ok! :) Anyone ever made it before?

[DisneyGirl]

ellyn I have never made cake/brownies that way, but lots of people in my WW meetins do. I also hear you can make it with apple sauce as well.

August Awesome loss!!

[JennW]

Went to WI today. Lost 1.2 pounds. 16.4 pounds lost so far!

August - That's awesome!!! Congrats.

ellyn - Good luck this week. Glad you are feeling back on track!

[Ellyn]

Thanks ladies...

I did make the cake and it turned out really good! I am not much a sweets person (prefer salty), but it was good. Normally I wouldn't "waste" 3 pts on cake. ;)

[DisneyGirl]

Jenn Awesome loss this week and great overall loss~~

I have WI tomorrow

[August2005Bride]

Thanks girls I was hoping some of it would come right off. Yesterday I didnt do so well though. Hopefully starting today though I can get back on it.

[DisneyGirl]

Okay, I had WI this morning and I lost -4 LBS!!! Yeah go me!!! One more lb and I get another silly gold star..LOL

[August2005Bride]

Disneygirl That is such an awesome loss Congrats :D

[Mrs.Chappy]

i gained 2.6 (which is exactly what i lost last wee). sometimes i wonder a bout those scales. for me everything is in ".6"..like one week i lost .6, one i lost 2.6, one i lost 1.6..its odd.

[August2005Bride]

MrsChappy Sorry about the gain as I know how you feel. Im sure it will come right off though.

[Mrs.Chappy]

its fine..i weighed myself this morning after my workout )and consuming 40 oz of water and i was down to where i was pre-weigh in. I suspect it was salt from the 1 pt. hot dogs i ate the night before.

Hope everyone is having a good week!

[DisneyGirl]

Mrs Sorry about your grain. Next week will be better.

[Ellyn]

Mrs. Chappy - I weighed in last week and had that gain...and weighed at home a day or two later and it was gone, probably from something similar to what you mentioned.

I weighed in today - a loss of 2.6lbs! So I lost what I had before, plus another 1.4 I'd like to be down a little more for that "buffer" zone. ;)

[August2005Bride]

Ellyn Great loss I knew it would come off quick :)

I dont think I will WI tonight as my "friend" showed Wed night and ate like a pig since then so of course I dont want a large gain to show. Ill think about it Im sure but prob just go to the meeting.

This has become very frustrating for me as of late and I dont understand why I just can't get my head into this like I used to. Im not counting like I should or measuring, not going to the gym, etc. Im only really drinking water like I shoudl as only thing I seem to be doing right.

Something has to give and soon!!

Ok enough of me drowning in pity lol

[Mrs.Chappy]

Ellyn: awesome

August: i expect my friend any min...i'm bloated but i've totally not even touched my 35 points all week.i'm saving that for my tapas and sangria night out tomorrow ;)

[Mrs.Chappy]

i totally have a sweet tooth. infact, i just passed on the office party that was going on to commend a co-worker. They served Cheesecake with what looked like sugar coated strawberries on top. I'm giving myself a bravo for that!

i did take a few champagne sips

[August2005Bride]

MrsChappy Girl that Sangria sounds good right now LOL Im going out to dinner tonight and tom so I may use some of my 35 pts for that. But then again being Ive been doing horrible I may try and pass

Well I def. didnt WI last night, just went to the meeting. There was this one guy in there who made the 100lb loss mark and that was wake up call for me If he can loss 100 then I should be able to lose 1-2lbs a week. Makes me realize it can be done. Maybe that will keep me from stuffing myself tonight and tom LOL

[Julss05]

Hello!

I just joined WW through work last week. I lost 3 lbs. in my first week. Not bad, I'm trying to lose at least a pound or two a week.

Does anyone have possible Valentine recipes that are WW friendly? I'm planning on making dinner at home. I was thinking of making something with pasta (using whole grain) and making a fat-free chocolate pie since that's DH's favorite.

[DisneyGirl]

August I too at my meeting at a man reach 105 Lb mark. He lost 105 lbs in 7 months :eek: and like you I stuggle to keep on the freakin program.

[Ellyn]

Welcome Julss05!

I went to a baby shower today...did my best. I had salad, a tiny scoop of my favorite cheesy hashbrown potatoes, veggies and a little dip, and avoided the yummy crossants with chicken salad on them (and the cake). I went over points today I think, but only a few...mostly because of the salad dressing (which I only ate 2 tbsp, but it was full fat, as was the veggie dip). How is everyone else doing over Valentine's weekend?

[Mrs.Chappy]

WI this morning a day early..lost 2.4! that evens me out just about from my 2.6 gain last week. then was so inspired i came home and did 45 min on my treadmill including running, yes, running for 15 min..i'm ready to pass out.

[DisneyGirl]

WI this morning a day early..lost 2.4! that evens me out just about from my 2.6 gain last week. then was so inspired i came home and did 45 min on my treadmill including running, yes, running for 15 min..i'm ready to pass out.

Awesome JOB!!!

I am dreading WI tomorrow AM..I just know I went up especially after my 4 lb loss last Monday.

[Mrs.Chappy]

good luck disney!

[Ellyn]

Mrs. Chappy - great work! And running - good for you!

Disney - good luck...let us know how it goes!

[JennW]

I haven't been getting notifications for this thread?

Welcome julss!

Great job, Mrs. Chappy

WI was Sunday. I lost 1.6. 18 pounds total so far.:)

[August2005Bride]

Hello!

I just joined WW through work last week. I lost 3 lbs. in my first week. Not bad, I'm trying to lose at least a pound or two a week.

Does anyone have possible Valentine recipes that are WW friendly? I'm planning on making dinner at home. I was thinking of making something with pasta (using whole grain) and making a fat-free chocolate pie since that's DH's favorite.

Welcome to WW and good luck How did you make out with dinner?


August I too at my meeting at a man reach 105 Lb mark. He lost 105 lbs in 7 months :eek: and like you I stuggle to keep on the freakin program.

It is unreal how we struggle but like my mom said it is so much easier for men to lose! It sucks but it is like a fact lol 7 months though?? WOW


I went to a baby shower today...did my best. I had salad, a tiny scoop of my favorite cheesy hashbrown potatoes, veggies and a little dip, and avoided the yummy crossants with chicken salad on them (and the cake). I went over points today I think, but only a few...mostly because of the salad dressing (which I only ate 2 tbsp, but it was full fat, as was the veggie dip). How is everyone else doing over Valentine's weekend?

Sounds like you did well and controlled yourself You deserve lots of credit for that.


WI this morning a day early..lost 2.4! that evens me out just about from my 2.6 gain last week. then was so inspired i came home and did 45 min on my treadmill including running, yes, running for 15 min..i'm ready to pass out.

Great loss :) I knew it would come off quick :D


WI was Sunday. I lost 1.6. 18 pounds total so far.:)

Great loss :)

Well I seemed to do well over Vday weekend Had to out to dinner Fri and Sat. night and managed to do well with the food both nights. I still tracked as best I could and ate through out the day but some fruit mostly and a yogurt each day. I think I am on right track again. Just had some fruit now for breakfast also Im trying to get into that habit instead of having the special k bar. I also got to the gym Sun and Mon so very proud of myself for that heehee

[DisneyGirl]

i freakin gained!! +1.4 damn it!

[August2005Bride]

Disneygirl Im sorry about the gain :( I know those are the worst but Im sure you will lose quickly once you get right back on it

[Mrs.Chappy]

Disney: hang in there..gains suck but you can do it! at least you went and got weighed in!!

[DisneyGirl]

The only reason why I sound so stinkin mad at my gain is because I'm only 2.2 lbs from my 40 lb mark! Gosh, I want that 40 lb mark more than anything right now. Then I'll only be 10 lbs from goal..AHHHHHHHHH then I can drop out of WW..LOL

[Mrs.Chappy]

yeah, then yiou don't have to pay, right??

[August2005Bride]

Disney I hear ya and Im sure you are very anxious to get there. Like I said I can see it coming off pretty fast :D

[JennW]

disney - Sorrry for the gain but you are almost there! Look how far you've already come!

[August2005Bride]

Ok so WI is tonight and feel pretty good. According to my scale at home Im down about 3lbs I did well tracking this week so think that is a major part of it. Ill let you know tomorrow :)

[JennW]

Good luck August!:)

[August2005Bride]

Thanks Jenn

[DisneyGirl]

August Good Luck! Can't wait to hear the news!!

[Ellyn]

I lost 1.2 at WI last night...I've got about 5lbs left. I have 3 weeks until I'm lifetime...and no more paying! :D

[August2005Bride]

Ellyn Good job and you will get there in no time Im sure

Well my hard work this week paid off. I lost 3lbs :D I was def. happy and hope I can continue this stretch. I know I always say that but Im sure serious now than before! Last year around this time I was around same wait just about 2lbs less and each week I lost for 4 wks or so and want to be in same habit.

[DisneyGirl]

great job Ellyn and August!!!

[JennW]

Great job Ellyn and August!

My WI today I had a slight gain (0.2). I'm fine with it since I went off track a bit this week. This is a new week ahead!

[DisneyGirl]

Jenn..thats not a horrible gain, but your right its a new week tomorrow.

I have WI tomorrow and I have not hopefull of of a loss. This was a horrible horrible week. One to next week..LOL

[August2005Bride]

JennW Not a bad loss at all. That will come off quick I am sure.

Disneygirl Good luck today. Hope it wont be too bad but keep us posted.

[Ellyn]

Good luck everyone...hope everyone has a great week!

My sister is visiting from NH, so I took a few days off. My control is pretty much gone when I am home all day, so I'm hoping to make it through without snacking. :D

[Mrs.Chappy]

WI today..lost 2.8 yay total of 9.6 since 1/5/09~

[August2005Bride]

MrsChappy Great los :D Keep up the good work.

[DisneyGirl]

Mrs Awesome loss!!!! Great job!


had WI tonight and I missed my 40lb mark by... .4 . &*^*% (*&^ &^%$^!!! GRRRRRRR! Oh well, on to next week~

[August2005Bride]

Im sorry Disneygirl... I take it you had somewhat of a loss though?

[Ellyn]

Well I blew it at supper last night...I didn't really track yesterday, but I know I went over my pts for the day. I had some flex pts left though.

Good losses everyone. I'm hoping I can join in with a little more tomorrow night.

[DisneyGirl]

so far I'm not off to a good start..LOL Went to TGIF's last night and had a tasty burger..LOL THen Friday I have Breakfast plans with some moms at my kids school, then diiner plans with another friend then going out for "bar food"(wings, drinks ect..) late Friday..GREEAAT~

[August2005Bride]

Disneygirl Ya never know you may do fine and not realize it Just try to watch the portions and you have your extra 35 points. :)

Im off from work the next couple days but will try my best to get in here Fri morning to post my results May not have a big loss since I had one last week but hopefully it is something since I tracked and worked out again.

[JennW]

Congrats Mrs.Chappy!

[Ellyn]

I did lose this past week - lost .8 for a total of 27+ lbs. Almost there! I think maintaining will be harder than losing...I'm so afraid to "level-off" and try to stay in one place.

[JennW]

Great job Ellyn!:)

[August2005Bride]

Good job Ellyn Im sure i will have the same fear of maintaing when the time comes anyway.

Well had WI tonight and lost 2.8 :D Total now is 15.4 I believe. Soo glad I had another great week and hope to keep it up.

[DisneyGirl]

ellyn Good job!

August Yeah for another out standing WI and what a great overall loss.

[JennW]

Great job August!!!

Just got back from WI and I lost 3.8 this week! I guess that makes up for my little gain last week!:) 21.6 total loss so far. More than halfway there - yay!

[Mrs.Chappy]

wow JENN awesome!!

I WI today a day early and lost 1.8. Total of 11.4 since 1/4.09. i celebrated by eating the biggest bagel..was sooo craving the carbs. today is my whatever day as i'm not counting points. i haven't had a day like that in a while. Tomorrow its back to yogurt, high fiber options and guzzling water

[Ellyn]

Great job everyone! Keep it up!

I have found since I hit goal that I have kind of become lax on tracking...it has definitely gotten harder. Has anyone thought ahead to "lifetime" status - will you keep going to meetings? Will you keep tracking? For how long?

I will keep up with meetings....I think wihtout them I will do awful. I will hopefully track some, but I hope now I have the "tools" to help me make better choices so I don't have to track all.the.time.

[August2005Bride]

Thank you everyone It sure feels good. Last night I did treat myself to Chilis so hopefully that didnt spoil it but we shall see.

JennW and Mrs Great losses :) Good work

Ellyn I am afraid of also maintaining when the times comes that I reach goal but when I do I will def. keep going to meetings and tracking as best I can That will keep me going I think.

[JennW]

Great job MrsChappy!

When I reach goal I hope I can keep going to meetings and hopefully track as best I can but pretty much just make better choices without having to weigh/measure, etc. everything. I am terrified to gain it back but right now I have to lose the rest of it first - LOL!

[JennW]

How did you guys chose your goal weight? I thought I knew what I was going to chose but I also don't want to make it too low for fear that I'll gain it back quickly.

[DisneyGirl]

Jenn & Mrs AWesome Losses!!!

I was suppose to have Wi today but we had a snow storm. I ate out 7 times last week since I have a few luch, breakfast and dinner dates. Oh well, I'll try harder next week.

When I hit goeal at this rate who knows if that will happen. As far as meeting I will keep going each week and as far as tracking I don't do that know so I guess I will keep going without it.

[August2005Bride]

Disney We all have those weeks for sure Im sure you will get right back on track this week.

I honestly had a different goal weight but made it 5lbs higher as it was more realistic Still not that realistic for my height but just didnt want to be higher. I may even still try to lose 5 more once I hit that and make that my personal goal.

[Mrs.Chappy]

The people who registered me at WW picked my 10% goal based on my weight. Honestly..i have 7 to lose but i'm happy with how i look and feel now. I was a snug size 8 and now i'm sure i can fit into size 6..some of my clothe are hanging on me.. I used to hate to wash my jeans b/c i hated that tight feeling but now i need to wash them after wearing them or else i'm forever pullling them up. I told DH, though, that i should have started WW earlier when there was more baby weight to lose b/c then i would already be at my goal.. i think.

as far as maintaing..i heard its MUCH toucher than losing and i 'm scared to death of it.

[Ellyn]

How did you guys chose your goal weight?
I chose the highest weight for my BMI category...that way you can stop paying once you maintain for 6 weeks. In reality and in my head my goal weight is about 10 lbs below that. I know the WW book says you must stay within 2 lbs (above or below) your goal but my leader told me that it is ok to go below...they won't do anything unless you get below the recommended lowest BMI weight for height.

[August2005Bride]

Well last night I felt I was on a bad eating binge and didnt know what it was and today Im still hungry! Already had some of my fruit but had a Rice Krispie Treat also (needed something sweet) Not good after I did so well Cant be AF cause it is too early unless its in my mind
Ugh have to try and be more stable today and def. get to gym tonight Havent gone since Sunday!

[DisneyGirl]

WI was last night and I'm up 1.2 Lbs..Damn it~! But, not suprised since I ate out so much.
My goal weight according to the book is so impossible. IT says I should be 140 Lbs..YEAH RIGHT! SO, I will have my dr write a note and say 150 ish is more normal for me.

[Mystikal]

I just joined on Monday.
SW: 160.8
GW: 120-125

[Ellyn]

Hi girls...I WI tonight and I am down 2.4lbs! Not sure what it was but I lost! I have about 3-5 more until maintenance time...not looking forward to that!

[August2005Bride]

Mystikal Good luck with WI and keep us in the loop :) If you have any questions just let us know :)

Ellyn What a great loss :D I am still dreading maintenance myself when the time comes LOL I think it is the hardest

Well decided Im not going to WI tonight just go to mtg. Did horrible last couple days by eating sooo much. I will start fresh tomorrow.

[Mrs.Chappy]

As far as goal wt. I decided that i won't go w/ their 10% which is 140..i think that's not realistic for me to maintain. i' 146.someting now but i think i'll be happy losing another 2-3 and then maintaining that. I have to LIVE!!, right?

[August2005Bride]

Mrs You def. have to go with what you are comfortable with. I should be at a higher goal but I guess Im in denial. ;)

WEll I decided to face teh scale last night and get on even though I knew it would be a disaster. Needed to face my fears. Well I was right and gained 3.8 :eek: I told the girl I have been on an eating binge since Tues night relaly and its my own fault and the weather I think contributed. She said we all have that sometimes and its sure to come off as soon as I focus again.
So starting this morning back on track!! So far I had my 3 oz of Pineapple and 1 bottle of water with more to go.

[Ellyn]

I thought I'd stop by and drop off a website I found last night -

This lady (http://www.dwlz.com/restaurants.html)has point values for pretty much every stinkin' restaraunt you can imagine - way more thourough than WW's Dining Out Guide!

(I was looking for point values for Red Robin - holy crap! I can't eat anything there!)

[Anna Low]

I love Dottie's site. Not only does she have lots of restaurants, she does a fantastic job of actually updating the values when the menus change. It is also quite eye-opening.

[DisneyGirl]

I too LOVE that site Ellyn posted.

I love red robin..LOL

August Sorry about your gain..like you said on too next week.

[Ellyn]

I just wanted to stop by...I went shopping yesterday and for the first time since high school I got to buy size 10s and even one size 8! That was a good feeling! :D

[August2005Bride]

I also love Dotties website and she is a good inspiration :)

Ellyn That is a great feeling Im sure to get into a size smaller :)

Well so far I am back on track being about .4 than I was originally and AF did show yesterday so Im sure that is a big part of why I was on an eating binge last week.

I went out late Sat. night for a friend's bday and had two drinks and of course me and my gf shared chicken fingers but only had 2. Three of us also shared a cheescake but didnt over do it eventhough it was delicous lol I did well during the day though and still had 7 pts left daily and my extra 35 so I contained myself :D

[JennW]

Congrats Ellyn - Buying smaller clothes is such a great feeling and an inspiration to continue!

My WI yesterday was no gain, no loss. I had a big loss last week though so I'll take it!

[DisneyGirl]

Ellyn Congrats on being able to buy smaller clothing..It truly is a great thing.

Jenn Staying the same is as good as lossing weight in my book.

Had Wi this AM and I lost 2.6 Lbs!! YEAH! I am soo happy that I finally made it past my rutt I have been in for the last 3 weeks. On to the next 5 lbs now.

I really hope to start the maintaining part soon so I can become lifetime. I think I have another 15 to go, but I have to see my dr in April so he can set a more reasonable goal for me since the one in the book it not happening or within reason in my eyes.

[August2005Bride]

Jenn Better no loss and no gain than gaining anything :)

Disney What a great loss :D Very happy for ya

[JennW]

Great loss Disney!:)

[Mystikal]

Hey everyone, I had my WI tonight. Just finished my first week and I'm down 3.2 pounds!!! I'm so excited, although it would have been more if I hadn't eaten over my flex points by 2 this week. :o Oh, well. Going to start walking on breaks with a girl at work and hopefully will keep the momentum going.

I love Dottie's website, too. So many restaurants. It's crazy to look at points values for my favorite restaurant - Chili's. My favorite meal is like 75 points!!! :eek:

[Mrs.Chappy]

Disney and Mystikal..way to go!!

me: up 1.4..it was the mimosas!!! i had an off the wagon few days but i need to get back on track.

[August2005Bride]

Mystikal Great loss. First weeks are always the best. OMG girl the classic nachos at Chilis is my fav!!! That meal alone is 37pts and its only an appetizer I have to have that when I go there though as that is my main meal.

Mrs Sorry about the gain but Im sure you will get it off quick if you go right back on track

[Natasha]

Can I join in? I am in my fifth week of WW and am down 9.6 pounds so far! I BF full time, so I get a pretty decent point allowance. I started out at 217.6 (yikes!) and my ultimate weight goal to be at is 150 or a size 12.

[JennW]

Great loss Mystikal!:)

Mrs.Chappy - Sorry about the gain but I'm sure you'll get right back on track!

Welcome Natasha - Great loss so far! I am also doing the breastfeeding program. It really is a decent amount of points. I find that I'm hardly ever hungry and by getting in the good health guidelines I feel like I'm eating healthier for baby and me!

[August2005Bride]

Natasha Welcome aboard and good luck :) Always enjoy seeing new ppl here. We are all in same boat :)

Well thought I was doing well until late last night whenI started getting hungry again! Im still about 1lb more than where I was two weks ago and want to get rid of that by tom. night. Not sure after I had a few "extra" snacks about 10 last night. Hopefully I will make up for it today adn tomorrow Want to get to gym tonight too.

[DisneyGirl]

Natasha Welcome aboard!

Myst Great Loss!

[Fenway]

I need to get back on the wagon. Does anyone have a good WW iphone app that they recommend?

[Ellyn]

Fenway - I don't know about any iphone apps...but someone at my meeting 2 weeks ago mentioned one that she tracks with. If you still don't have one by next Wed. let me know and I'll ask her. :)

I WI last night - a gain of .8 but it is wonderful AF time, so I'm blaming it on that. :D I made lifetime and 16 weeks last night! It feels good! I have about 3-4lbs left. People at work, etc. have really noticed and that feels good. :)

[August2005Bride]

Ellyn That is still a good gain considering AF is here. Congrats on lifetime too That is awesome and a great accomplishment :D

Well I only lost .8 last night at WI. Prob would of lost all that I gained last week but just wastn focused last few days. ITs very frustrating. Tomorrow is my BF's bridal shower at a chinese rest. so Im worried about what to eat so that isnt helping me. I guess back to trying again and def have to get my exercise in.

[Natasha]

Thanks for the welcome, everyone! Today is WI, so hopefully I'll continue to see a loss.

August2005Bride--Good luck with the Chinese food. I encounter that problem a lot, as my inlaws are Chinese. I always try to fill up with stir fried veggies and then some grilled shrimp if I can find it.

[DisneyGirl]

Ellyn congrats on making lifetime........AWESOME job!!

August
good loss......eat the chicken with brocolli at the shower..its your best bet.

[August2005Bride]

Chicken w/Broc is actually my fav so I guess that would work. Have to watch if there is cake though. Oh and today was no better Had a small bag of choc chip cookies and a few chicken tenders. Ugh when will it end? Im just so hungry

[Ellyn]

I have been really hungry lately and trying my best not to fall into my old ways. Damn AF...go away already!

I ate pizza tonight, granted it was Papa Murphy's Medi. DeLite pizza...but still...ate too much. I am tracking better this week so far, though. I am hoping to lose a pound or two this next WI.

[JennW]

Congrats on making lifetime, Ellyn!:)

Just got back from WI. I lost 2.4 this week. 24 total. Whoo hoo! Today is DS's birthday. I need to stay away from all the yummy food I'm making. It's bad enough I was eating icing while decorating his cake last night!

[Ellyn]

Good job JennW! Have you been shopping for smaller clothes (or fit into old clothes?)

[DisneyGirl]

Jenn Great job!

[August2005Bride]

Great job Jenn :)

[Mystikal]

Great job, Jenn!

I had a 4 day weekend from work, which translated into a 4 day weekend from logging my food. :o We didn't have a meeting this week because the woman that runs our meeting is on vacation this week and couldn't get anyone to fill in for her, so luckily my weight didn't count this week. They did get the scale out for us to weigh in, though. (I do WW at work.) I was only up .2, so I would likely have lost if I had drank my water this week. I know I'm retaining massive amounts of water. Oh, well. here's to an awesome loss next week! :D

[Fenway]

Fenway - I don't know about any iphone apps...but someone at my meeting 2 weeks ago mentioned one that she tracks with. If you still don't have one by next Wed. let me know and I'll ask her. :)


Do you mind? I can't find anything I'm happy with. Thanks!

[Ellyn]

If she's at the meeting I'll ask her on Wednesday. :)

[TaterBaby]

May I join this group? I started WW at the first of the year and I'm down 15.4 lbs total!

[August2005Bride]

Tater New faces always welcome :) Very good loss and keep us updated on your progress :)

[Mrs.Chappy]

wow..i missed a lot.
i did WI on Sunday and lost 1.6 BUT i'm not tracking at all this week and not 'dieting' as i'm going to London on Thur. Evening and coming back sunday evening and will not deny myself anything. Its my first time away from both kids and i studied there years ago. This opportunity came up for me to tag along at the tail end of DH's business trip so we are hoping for a great time together... i just can't think of WW while i'm there!! i've decided to skip my WI next week though i'll start back on track as soon as my plane touches down.

Congrats on Lifetime Ellyn..you must feel accomplished!

[Ellyn]

Thanks everyone.

I WI tonight - same exact as last week, so I guess that's ok, even though I wouldn't mind taking another 5lbs off.

Fenway - the woman I was going to ask left early tonight so I didn't get a chance to ask her about apps...I will next week if she's there! Sorry!

[Ellyn]

I went to Taco Bell today with the family (after talking them out of going to a pizza place ;) )...I had a Fresco Ranchero chicken taco (so good!) not knowing how many points it would be. I looked it up onlin when I got home - 3 points! I couldn't believe it. Had I known that I would have ate more :D

[JennW]

Welcome Tater!

Good job on the Taco Bell, Ellyn - it's nice when it turns out to be less than you expected instead of more!

I go to WI tomorrow. I did good tracking this week but we had DS's birthday party last Sunday and a rehearsal dinner for a wedding tonight. I tried to stay on track and think I made good choices, but only the scale will tell for sure.:)

[August2005Bride]

wow..i missed a lot.
i did WI on Sunday and lost 1.6 BUT i'm not tracking at all this week and not 'dieting' as i'm going to London on Thur. Evening and coming back sunday evening and will not deny myself anything. Its my first time away from both kids and i studied there years ago. This opportunity came up for me to tag along at the tail end of DH's business trip so we are hoping for a great time together... i just can't think of WW while i'm there!! i've decided to skip my WI next week though i'll start back on track as soon as my plane touches down.

Good loss Mrs ;) I hear ya on going away and not really tracking. Just enjoy yourself either way


I WI tonight - same exact as last week, so I guess that's ok, even though I wouldn't mind taking another 5lbs off.

Staying the same is great. Def. better than gaining :)


I went to Taco Bell today with the family (after talking them out of going to a pizza place ;) )...I had a Fresco Ranchero chicken taco (so good!) not knowing how many points it would be. I looked it up onlin when I got home - 3 points! I couldn't believe it. Had I known that I would have ate more :D

Wow only 3pts That is awesome :) Not a fan of Taco Bell but at least you know you kept your guard :)


I go to WI tomorrow. I did good tracking this week but we had DS's birthday party last Sunday and a rehearsal dinner for a wedding tonight. I tried to stay on track and think I made good choices, but only the scale will tell for sure.

Good luck at WI Keep us posted.

Well did horrible last week Gained again but it's my own fault. This weekend didnt help either. Im just so off track. Im going to try to be as good as I can this week leading up to WI on Thurs. I didnt get to the gym this past weekend but hopefully tonight and Wed. I can and still track.

[TaterBaby]

Does anyone else eat a lot of sushi? I'm pretty much obsessed. However, I feel like I may be miscalculating the points as I've read conflicting info in my pocket guide and WW magazine. I realize it varies by the size and contents of a roll, but how do you calculate sushi?

[August2005Bride]

Taterbaby Unfortunatley I cant help ya out there. Never a shushi person. Im sure it does vary though.

[Mrs.Chappy]

hi
I am a sushi person..we order take out every friday night..its my one treat. I think you have to be careful w/ the avocado and any 'spicy' rolls b/c those contain mayo.

I generally give myself 4 pts per maki roll. I always make sure i have the bank 35 points to dip into b/c we also get salad w/ ginger dressing or soup. are you part of etools?? There is some good estimation for different rolls on that.
HTH!

Me: i'm getting back on track after my weekend in london. well, not really tracking but watching. i skipped my meeting this week on purpose but will WI on monday. I weighed myself at home and wasn't disgusted so that's good.

[Mystikal]

I need to read up on what I've missed, but it seems I never have time. I am sneaking on at work with my WI from this week.

Last week we didn't WI because the woman that runs our meetings was out of town and couldn't find anyone to fill in. Needless to say, that, coupled with a 4 day weekend, I went way off track, and wasn't able to get back on the wagon last week. So, a week and a half of horrible eating, and I expected a gain. I was pleasantly surprised, however, that I only gained .4! :D

Next week will kick butt, I'm sure. :) Okay, promise I'll try to get in here and check on everyone else's progress later tonight.

[August2005Bride]

Mystikal That is not a bad gain at all :) Sometimes we just never know how well we do until we get to that WI point. I think we seem to do better when we arent really paying attention LOL

[Natasha]

My weigh ins are on Friday. I was up .8 pounds last Friday, which stinks. But, I have been pretty careful this week and I am moving more, too. So hopefully I'll have a loss this week! You guys are all doing really well. I wanna be like ya'll! ;)

[Ellyn]

I lost 1.6 this week (lost the 1 lb I gained a few weeks ago and a little more ;) )...I have lost 30.6lbs now. I am having a hard time since I am technically on maintenance...so hard to do - much easier when I was losing, I think. It is so easy to fall back into old habits. :(

[August2005Bride]

Natasha Im sure since you are moving more you will loss this week and maybe even more thatn you gained last week. :)

Ellyn Good loss. Im def. so afraid of maintaining when the time comes esp now since Im having a hard tiem losing but its my own fault for not really stickign with program. At least your trying :)

Well don't think Im getting on scale tonight for sure. Had another bad week and just not happy with myself at all. I would think I would be more motivated with my friend's wedding coming up in a little over a month but noooo LOL Ugh have to try try try.

[Mrs.Chappy]

August: you should totally get on the scale tonight. It will help you get back on program. I skipped this week, which was my first skip since is started after the new year. It made me fall off track more. I find that stepping on the scale holds me accountable for what goes in my mouth..

you can do it.

[August2005Bride]

Mrs I totally understand what ya mean :) but last week I did go on and faced but again did so bad. I know I need to be accountable for sure but just too scared to do it again and just dont want another gain on my card also. It really stinks but will def. think about it

Thanks for the support ;)

[Mystikal]

August did you end up getting on the scale? How did it go?

I just need to vent for a second - anyone else have a hard time staying on plan over the weekends? I do so well during the week, and then the weekends I just blow it. Yesterday DH and I took the kids to a buffet for a late lunch/early dinner, and while I didn't eat all that much (started with a big plate of salad) the stuff I did eat wasn't that great for the most part. Then DH and I went to the movies and of course got the popcorn with butter, because movie theater popcorn is my weakness. *sigh* I weigh myself daily just because it's habit (I dont put much stock in the numbers, because I know that too much sodium/not enough water can artificially inflate the numbers, blah blah blah.) Anyway, this morning I was a full pound more than yesterday morning and I know it's water retention. But now I'm afraid that my numbers are going to be higher tomorrow and not show a loss, even though I know I did lose. *sigh* How can I stay focused during the weekends?

[TaterBaby]

Mystikal, YES! My weigh in day is Thursday for a reason. I need the 4 week days to re-lose what I gained over the weekend, plus some more. I don't know why I do this every single week. It's total self-sabotage.

I was -1 on Thursday, for a total of -16.4. By Friday though, I was down another full pound, but I'm sure I've blown that this weekend and now need to re-lose it before Thursday. :o

[August2005Bride]

Mysikal I didnt get on I just couldn't I realy didn't want the damage on my card lol So far Im doing ok though except for a splurge on Fri night but kept on track Sat. and Sun . I also have a hard time on weekends even though I try my best. It isnt easy

Tater That is a good loss. Ya never knwo you may suprise yourself this week :)

[Mrs.Chappy]

WI today. -1.6 making it 13.2 total.. my 10% is in sight..about 4 away.

[Bastille]

Hello -

I would like to join in. I am a "lifetime" member of WW having lost over 30 lbs 14 months ago. I have now regained 7 lbs and need to start counting points again. Maintenance is not easy but I also had a failed IVF and that may have helped contribute to the weight gain. It is disheartening to have to do this again but I did enjoy going to the meeting this last Saturday and am starting to write down what I eat which is helping me get motivated. There is a certain amount of "disappointment" that once the weight is lost it does not automatically stay off like it was some kind of magic. I guess that is what maintenance is about - learning that you still take one day at a time, weight accumulates over time if not monitored and there is no magic wand to make the weight disappear or stop from coming back once it is originally lost.

[Mystikal]

Mrs.Chappy great WI this week! :)
Bastille welcome! I'm sorry to hear about the failed IVF. :( I can only imagine how heartwrenching is must be. It's great, though, that you're trying to get a hold on the weight now. You'll take that 7 pounds off in no time!

I WI tonight and I am down 1.2 pounds, for a total of 4 pounds. :D

[Mrs.Chappy]

welcome and hugs Bastille..

as for me..i binged all day...tomorrow..back on track...and back to tracking!

[August2005Bride]

Mrs and Mystikal Good loss girls :) Seeing that has to get me motivated :)

Bastille Welcome aboard and good luck to ya. I heard maintenance isnt easy as it is harder than actually losing. Not looking forward to that

[TaterBaby]

Weighed in yesterday and was down 1.8 lbs for a total of -18.2. I am extremely motivated to hit -20 next week. I know I can do it!

-20 will be a big milestone for me and I fully intend to reward myself. I'm thinking a half day at the spa or some major shoe shopping. :D Do you reward yourself for hitting milestones? What kinds of things have you done?

[Mrs.Chappy]

Tater: that's awesome!!

Rewards: i know you shouldn't reward w/ food but i reward w/ chocolate sometimes! in moderation of course. I did go clothes shopping after losing 11 b/c i went down a size and things were falling off me. The reward in itself was trying on the smaller size and everything looking great!! Happy shopping!

[August2005Bride]

Tater Great loss and you will get to that -20 Im sure :) Good luck.

I normaly reward myself with food also but small protions. I try not to go crazy.

[Ferris]

I have been lurking but not posting. I just need to vent.

I am down 47 from pre-pregnancy (need to lose 3 more to get their) but 10 away from my goal. However, I am super frustrated. My sister in the last 6 months hired a personal trainer, works out 2 hours a day and now weighs less than me. I am happy for her, but last week I told her how much I weighted and she started dancing saying "I am skinner than Kim." I danced back and said "I am 2 inches taller." But that really hurt me. I have been thinner than her for the last 9 years and have NEVER said anything like that to her. Ughh! I feel like the fat girl in high school again when she teased me about my weight. Sorry for the rant.

So I have been trying to exercise more, but this weight is coming of so slowly. I never lose weight quickly with breastfeeding.

Sorry for the negative post!!

[August2005Bride]

Ferris I would be hurt too esp when it comes to weight. Def. not mature in my opinion but dont let it get you down and discouraged. WE all have our moments but Im sure as long as you can stick with it you can do it.

Well went on scale last night and lost 1lb Since I gained over 2lbs two weeks ago I wasnt thrilled and thought I got rid of it but guess not. I know I didnt do great on the weekend but didnt feel I pushed it.

This weekend should be better We are only going to movies tom. night but going to try and bring one of my small 100 calorie packs evenif I bring 2 of them insteadof the reg popcorn. Im going to try my best

[Bastille]

Try and sneak in a bag of 94% fat free popcorn and a Diet Coke - nothing like crunching popcorn at a movie but just make sure it is the "right" kind if you can.

Didn't go to weigh in but according to my home scale I lost 1.1 lbs in the last week. It has been interesting to track again and be more in control of what I am eating. As a lifetime member you only need to go to meetings 1x a month and stay within 2 lbs of goal weight or you need to pay the $12.00 weekly fee, so as I knew that I was not near goal I didn't go but I will go next week. That is my "intellectual response" for not going to weigh in, "real" response is that I pigged out last night and was nervous about going in as it has been a while for me to go to regular meetings and I was lazy this morning.

I pulled out my old WW pedometer and yesterday I walked 7 miles for the whole day - interesting to see and kind of fun to check in during the day. I recommend the pedometer to those of you who don't have one.

[DisneyGirl]

Gosh, its been like 3 weeks since I last posted...I fell off the wagon something big and I just can not find it in me to get back on. I also fell off the gym wagan as I have not been there is 3 weeks. I really hope to start the gym and tracking up again tomorrow.

rewards Yeah, I reward myself.

[Mystikal]

So, I went to my meeting tonight after work, and I expected to lose a pound or so. Imagine my surprise when she told me I was down 3.2 pounds!!!!! :D I was so thrilled. Two pounds to go to get to my 5%, 10 pounds to get to my 10%.

Ferris congrats on the loss so far, that's incredible! I'm sorry about your sister, though. That was very mean and immature, even if she didn't mean it to be nasty. If it makes you feel any better, I always feel like the fat kid in high school when I'm around my sister. She's 5' and weighs 96 pounds soaking wet.

Disney Girl good luck getting back on the wagon. It can be tough, but it's SO worth it!!!

Rewards funny we should talk about this as I've been trying to figure out some rewards for myself. I'm thinking when I hit my 5% I'll get a manicure or pedicure and a new piece of clothing. Beyond that I'm clueless. lol.

[Ellyn]

I am down a total of 33lbs since last Nov. I don't remember when I posted here last...it's been a while. I didn't have a good week (as my stomach is also now full of Papa Murphy's Herb Chix Med. DeLite pizza) and am going to face the scale tomorrow night hoping it'll help me track over the long holiday weekend. We are going to a big brunch on Sunday and hoping I can save my 35pts plus make decent choices. :)

[Bastille]

Ellyn congrats on your weight loss - that is a very impressive number!

I went to weigh in today for the first time in 2 weeks and lost 2.8 pounds. I am 3.8 pounds away from my lifetime goal and 2 lbs away from not having to pay anymore (as a lifetime member you can gain 2 pounds above your goal weight and not pay as long as you go to monthly meetings). My "real" goal is 6.8 pounds away as I set my WW goal 3 pounds higher than that to be able to start maintenance sooner and stop paying - not sure if this is all too confusing. Bottom line - still weight to lose. I am feeling better about following the program and tracking. I am also feeling more healthy with the better eating. Happy to be back at the meetings.

[August2005Bride]

Hey girls Sorry I havent been here lately Busy week. I didnt WI last week cause we went to dinner with the In Laws and this week we are vising DH's cousin and new baby so another week I cant go but I havent been good the last couple weeks so hope to get back on track this week!

Ill catch up in a bit..

[Mystikal]

Just a quick flyby. I WI tonight and I stayed the same. I'm trying not to be disappointed, because last week sucked and I probably ate all my flex points times two it was that bad. Anyway, I'm still down six pounds from starting last month, and I'm only two pounds from hitting my 5%...hopefully next week I'll hit it.

Good luck to everyone weighing in this week!!

[Bastille]

Went to weigh in and lost .2 which was a bit disappointing after following the program for the full week. Need to move more and exercise. This thread has been quiet are people still following WW?

[August2005Bride]

I noticed its been quiet here too I havent been to WW in the last 2 wks due to family get togethers but going this thurs. Did horrible again this week but I have to WI anyway.

[Ellyn]

I am still around...I WI a few weeks ago, skipped the week after, and WI last week - down .2lbs. I am hoping tomorrow night goes ok. (Hoping to maintain or lose a little...had a bad day today - not sure why I do that to myself the day before a WI!) :rolleyes:

[August2005Bride]

Good luck at WI today Ellyn Im sure you will do fine Come back to update us :)

[August2005Bride]

Well I WI last week and I gained 4.2 :eek: :mad: :(

Of course its my fault as I didnt control mysel at all esp with teh last few get togethers we had with family. So far this weekend I did good though so hope to get that right off We shall see.

[Mrs.Chappy]

sorry about the gain August!

i WI on sunday after not for 3 weeks. i lost .4..i'm 1 lb away from my 10%..i'm stopping there!