The BWW Weight Watchers Club- Page 50

[MasterLcZ]

Posted: 8/11/06 at 8:37am

"I only gained 3 pounds! And, I can drop that in no time. yea!!!!

That's why I love WW--even when I am being bad, I'm not as bad as I think. :)"


Ha! Ha! I know that feeling well. A few weeks ago, I also had a munchie week. I stepped on the scale (always THE SAME SCALE) and the WW weigh-in-gal-of-the-day said "It looks like you have put on three pounds." I looked at her and said with astonishment, "That's ALL?!? I thought I would have been up four or five!"

If I put on a few, I know I can lose it - lost 31 pounds since January (and only about 4 or 5 to go!!!)

Updated On: 8/11/06 at 08:37 AM

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 8/11/06 at 1:16pm

"congrats for getting out there to a dance class."

Try three a week. Four, beginning next week. One won't do it.

[Patronus]

Posted: 8/11/06 at 1:21pm

Hey Addy! Nice to see you in here.

Rath - I'd love to take a dance class for excerise. I don't know of any places near buy that cater to anyone other than young girls though and I'd feel a bit "creepy" doing that.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 8/11/06 at 1:24pm

Yeah, it's definitely easier to find places for that in the city. And I'm on a musical theater performer scholarship there, so I can take as many as I want for my 3-hour a week desk shift.

So that's my weekly workout. Sweet.

[Patronus]

Posted: 8/11/06 at 1:26pm

That's a really nice perk. Sounds like a lot fun.

One day, I shall live in the city...

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 8/11/06 at 1:29pm

It became fun after a while - the first few weeks were better described as torture. I'm at quite an advanced age to begin dance training.

[Patronus]

Posted: 8/11/06 at 1:31pm

Even still, good for you for doing it! It would have been a lot easier not to.

I am inspired. ::looks sheepishly at the ellipitical machine::

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 8/11/06 at 1:32pm

I have to say it's the first exercise I've been able to enjoy.

Ever.

[Patronus]

Posted: 8/11/06 at 1:34pm

Do you do all types of dancing or do you focus on one style?

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 8/11/06 at 1:35pm

Because of the scholarship aspect, I am required to take ballet, tap and jazz.

That's right.

[peach]

Posted: 8/16/06 at 1:22pm

Back on the bandwagon...

I have made a committment to work out in the morning. Every morning, for at least 30 minutes. I am on day five.

And I have lost 2 more pounds!

Question for the WW fans - how oh how does one eat only 18-23 points per day? I try and try but eating veggies when I'm really hungry, just isn't cutting it for me. I figure if I amp up the exercise, I can go up to maybe 27 and still lose? Of course, I'm using WW materials from about five years ago, so maybe things have changed up a bit.

Part of my problem is that I don't like all those veggies. I'd much rather have ice cream.
Updated On: 8/16/06 at 01:22 PM

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 8/16/06 at 2:45pm

Bumping this for those who are currently on WW who might be able to answer peach's questions...

Are there any veggies you like?

[peach]

Posted: 8/16/06 at 3:40pm

I don't really mind veggies - I eat them. I just don't love them (I wish I did). I don't find them filling enough on their own. I usually go for fruit over veggies for snacks.

I do rather enjoy some veggies, however - namely tomatoes (mmmm - fresh from the garden!), asparagus, mushrooms, eggplant, zucchini and spinach! Hmmm...maybe I'll make a veggie lasagna...

It's "celery sticks as a snack" or "put some cucumbers slices in some fat-free dip for an afternoon pick me up" that I just feel blah about. I'd rather have an apple or a banana, or a cup of strawberries. But fruit's a point. And at only 18-23 a day, I don't have many points to spare!

So I've decided, if it's fruit I want - it's fruit I will eat. The point differential is negligible. And it's still better than having chips or an ice cream cone, I suppose!

I just don't get how people can stick to 18-23 points a day! It's difficult!
Updated On: 8/16/06 at 03:40 PM

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 8/16/06 at 4:01pm

Try eating veggies with hummus. Or something that is both tasty and low point.

I'm on 22 points a day myself. I've been known to average my weekly points over the week so I can have 27 points a day. And, if I work out, that's 4 additional points for that day.

But to stay within 22 points, I have just gotten to where I live on meals that are around 6-7 points, and then I can snack with the remaining points.

For breakfast I often eat non-fat vanilla yogurt with granola and fruit (6 - points.

For lunch, I often eat a whole wheat tortilla with cheese and maybe some chicken, beef, or beans - (6 - 9 points)

a salad can be anywhere from 0 points (no dressing) to 1 point (low fat vin or olive oil) to 5 points (blue cheese dressing OR chicken/cheese). Obviously, a salad can be way more depending on the dressing and how much meat or cheese goes in. But the bulk of that meal is veggies, which are 0 points and VERY good for you.

WW recipes and frozen dinners are a good thing--portions are usually 4 - 7 points.

I snack with things like pretzels or those 1 point WW cakes. Tasti D is a FAB FAB FAB way to get your ice cream fix in for LOW points. A Pint is only 4 points!

I drink coffee with Splenda and non fat half and half--that keeps my points way down.

My new thing is to drink Crystal Lite--0 points and can be a great way to get some water in ya in a tasty way.

The other rules I am trying to follow:

don't eat 2 - 3 hours before sleep

drink WATER!!!!

avoid Diet Sodas as much as possible, even though they are 0 points.

Otherwise, I just eat what I want.

[peach]

Posted: 8/16/06 at 4:12pm

Jerby rules!

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 8/16/06 at 4:33pm

That's chockful of info from Jerby!

[bunnywings]

Posted: 8/16/06 at 8:05pm

Weighed in this morning and lost .8, which I was very happy about. This past weekend I was involved with a large multiple day walk, where there was no "diet" food. Normally after the walk is over, I leave with gaining *at least a pound or two*. So I'm very happy about the loss.

[CostumeMistress]

Posted: 8/16/06 at 8:06pm

Since being sick, I've lost 5 pounds. One week, five pounds. A diet of water, orange juice, water, oatmeal, water, chicken soup, water, softened cheese cubes and water will do that to ya. Mind you, I can't say I'd advise it.

[aspen]

Posted: 8/16/06 at 8:19pm

Has anyone tried those 1-point carrot cakes from Weight Watchers? Talk about amazing! Those things are my favorite 'junk' food (except onion rings w/ ketchup :P) and they're not even that bad for you. And they're good with coffee if you don't have time to cook breakfast.

EDIT: Oh, sorry jrb... didn't read your post closely enough. I'm a dork ;P

Updated On: 8/18/06 at 08:19 PM

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 8/16/06 at 8:30pm

Yeah--that's what I meant by "1 pt WW cakes"--I LOVE those things. My faves are the lemon and chocolate though.

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 8/17/06 at 12:29am

But you're on the mend now, right, CM?

[peach]

Posted: 8/22/06 at 10:18am

Fell off the wagon a bit over the weekend - ate chips and cake and the like...gained a pound.

And then - I was sick yesterday so I didn't do any exercise. But I walked two brisk miles before coming into work this morning!

For the WWs - I've been vocal about my love for Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches (2 pts a piece!). Well, last night I discovered the chocolate peanut butter flavor. Oh my - it's yummy!



Updated On: 8/22/06 at 10:18 AM

[Patronus]

Posted: 8/30/06 at 10:42am

Hi all. Just bumping this up since it's been a while.

How is everyone doing?

I've been too busy to be good lately and have gone up and down, but I am now firmly planted back at 191.5. That is the 30lb lost mark!

Still 7 lbs to go to hit my original goal, but I am not backtracking so that's a plus. :)

[peach]

Posted: 8/30/06 at 10:49am

I've lost 2 this week...yee haw!

That's in addition to the one I gained back last week.

So I'm where I should be.


Updated On: 8/30/06 at 10:49 AM

[Patronus]

Posted: 8/30/06 at 10:53am

Congrats peach! Doesn't it feel great.

I never really thought of myself as being "fat" rather than "chunky", but I feel so much better. It really shows when I try on some of my older clothes. A suit that I bought last November and had tailored just looks ridiculous on me now.

I've even had to buy a few things in medium. I was an XL only guy for a while. It's bittersweet when you have to get rid of some of your favorite clothes, but it's worth it.