Weight Watchers May 12-18

[Reg]

Originally Posted by oraki

I walked the last two days!!

30 mins yesterday and 25 mins today...it's a start.

Everyone here has inspired me to get moving.

Excellent !!

[slimdays]

Weigh in report! I lost 1.4 this week! I was very happy. My home scale was not showing that much. So I was surprised. I got my 16 week charm with the clapping hands on it. My friend and I both got ours together because we started together 17 weeks ago. It hardly seems like that long.

Hubby and I went to our favorite seafood place and had our platter for two. OMG! It was good. I wouldn't know where to start with points for that. But all I had was a ww peanut flavor bar when I was at my meeting for 2 points. So I am good. I can have a bowl of mixed fruit with yogurt later on and that will be today.

Tomorrow I will be back on bunny food and water and exercise.

[oraki]

Originally Posted by Dedicated

It's supposed to be 2 oz......



The smallest should be 2oz

I have one of these too to measure spaghetti. I also have a digital scale so I can measure it that way too.

Originally Posted by Dedicated

I hope your trip to the dr isn't bad...I've been looking on the fitness section of ww reading posts on what people use....turbo jam seems to be good and a dance dvd can't remember the brand

I have turbo jam and I really like it. I mean I like it when I decide to put in my the dvd player.

Originally Posted by flower75

everyone!


Mike, I'm not sure about the spaghetti either. The only thing I could think of is to put the cooked spaghetti in a measuring cup when done and measure out 1 cup, or whatever the serving is. I don't have that pasta thing that Dedicated posted to measure out oz. of uncooked pasta. That is a great idea though! Maybe I'll have to look for one of those!

Hope everyone is having good losses this week at their weigh in!

I've lost a few pounds of the water 6 lbs. water weight I gained since last Weds. night. I have to lose a few more by tomorrow night to be at the same weight for my weigh in tomorrow night. for today's plan I will keep the points low, eat lots of fruits and veggies and eat my dinner by 4-5 pm. I either won't snack at all after dinner or allow a light snack. I'll be sure and drink lots of water and watch my sodium too.

I hope you get that extra water off by your weigh in. If not just keep up the good work and it will definitely show up next week.

Originally Posted by Dedicated

I'm off to weigh in....I just want a loss!

{{{{{{{more skinny vibes}}}}}}

Originally Posted by ToothPick

Ok, I'm starting a blog today, probably tonight when I have more time to focus on it. I just got back from the gym, had an excellent workout...so far today

AM - 1 mile (ran 3/4 of it) 50 walking lunges - not as painful as I thought they would be

NOON - Elliptical - 2.47 miles, 276.6 calories burned, 30 minutes - resistance set at 6 (I tried 8 but that was way too much)
- Treadmill - 1.04 miles, 75 calories burned, 18.22 minutes - set at 3.5 the entire time.

I WILL GO TO THE TRACK TONIGHT. Or I will go and play tennis with dd. Some sort of exercise this PM...I WILL EXERCISE THREE TIMES TODAY.

ts1draft - I've not figured out the protein yet. I don't quite understand the concept of protein and CORE...I know we can eat as much as we wish from the list...but I've not been able to totally wrap my mind around the concept of mixing carbs and protein as freely as CORE allows...so I've not had much protein at all. I also have not been getting in my dairy...which I really don't like...this is another reason I really need to get that food tracker working on the ww site...I just can't get it up and running. Dedicated - do you have any suggestions about protein...what should I know/what are the rules on CORE?

Why aren't you able to use the ww site? Did you receive some type of error message? They have customer service on the site that you can email someone that can help. I really love using the site and tracking my food. I hope you get it fixed soon.

[Reg]

Originally Posted by violettfem

I just walked.....and HOUR!!!!!!!!! *W00T* That is a lot for sickly, out of shape me!!!!!!

3 AP's BABY! I really need to get a pedometer to see how many miles I did. I did inclines repeatedly and everything. I am so proud of myself.

Excellent !!

[Reg]

Originally Posted by slimdays

Weigh in report! I lost 1.4 this week! I was very happy.

[oraki]

Originally Posted by slimdays

Weigh in report! I lost 1.4 this week! I was very happy. My home scale was not showing that much. So I was surprised. I got my 16 week charm with the clapping hands on it. My friend and I both got ours together because we started together 17 weeks ago. It hardly seems like that long.

Hubby and I went to our favorite seafood place and had our platter for two. OMG! It was good. I wouldn't know where to start with points for that. But all I had was a ww peanut flavor bar when I was at my meeting for 2 points. So I am good. I can have a bowl of mixed fruit with yogurt later on and that will be today.

Tomorrow I will be back on bunny food and water and exercise.

Congrats!!!! Woohoo!!

What 16 week charm???? I didn't get a charm?? Maybe you don't get a charm when you attend ww at work? Oh well!!

Bunny food?? You're funny.

[Reg]

Originally Posted by oraki

What 16 week charm???? I didn't get a charm?? Maybe you don't get a charm when you attend ww at work? Oh well!!

Here are the goodies (these are from google)

[oraki]

Originally Posted by Reg

Here are the goodies (these are from google)

Nope no 16 week charm for me. That's okay. I'll just have to earn all of these when I start attending the ww center meetings. I know I can do it!

Thanks for the pic!

[oraki]

POINTS® Tracker entries

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Morning
1 item frozen waffle(s) 2
sausage patty - Quick-added food 3
1/8 cup Sugar free syrup 0.5
Subtotal 5.5

Midday
2 item cooked skinless, boneless chicken drumstick 2
3 oz frozen stir-fry vegetables 0
Subtotal 2

Evening
bean soup - Quick-added food 8
Subtotal 8

Anytime
can mixed fruit - Quick-added food 5
4 cups Extreme Butter Popcorn 4
1 cup fat-free skim milk 2
2 Tbsp Chocolate Syrup 0
Subtotal 11

Food POINTS values total used 26.5
Food POINTS values remaining 1.5

Activity
25 min walking, brisk 2
Activity POINTS values earned 2


Yesterday and today went pretty well for me. TOM has left the building so I'm starting to feel like my normal self again. I even took a walk for the last two days!! Everyone here has inspired me to exercise!! My legs are pretty sore today though. I know it will pass though.

On payday (15th) I'm going to switch my etools so I can attend meetings. I'm going to sign up for the monthly pass. Does anyone else here use the monthly pass? I can't wait to start going to the centers. I really believe I'll get more out of the center meetings versus the meetings that we've been having at work. I don't know if I ever mentioned it before but the numbers started to decline and at one meeting there was only 5 of us. The leader made the comment that she wasn't going to stand there and do a full meeting topic for just 5 people. That kinda annoyed me. No not kinda...it annoyed the hell out of me. I mean we deserve a meeting too, right? That's one of the reasons that I'm not signing up for the at work sessions anymore. It may sound silly to others but that just rubbed me the wrong way.

Well the pup is looking at me right now. BBL

[Reg]

Originally Posted by oraki

. Does anyone else here use the monthly pass? I can't wait to start going to the centers.

I do !!

Originally Posted by oraki

The leader made the comment that she wasn't going to stand there and do a full meeting topic for just 5 people.

Well, if she does that again, get her ass fired




.

[Reg]

POINTS® Tracker entries

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Morning
1 wedge Light Creamy Swiss Original Flavor 1
TJ's PIta Chips- - Quick-added food 2
1 serving(s) Weight Watchers Yogurt 1
Hostess Mini Blueberry - Quick-added food 1
Subtotal 5

Midday
1 cup romaine lettuce 0
4 slice deli-sliced turkey 2
48 pieces Pretzel Sticks 2
1 medium baby carrots 0
1 serving(s) Arnold Sandwich Thins 1
Subtotal 5

Evening
1 cup romaine lettuce 0
1 wedge Light Creamy Swiss Original Flavor 1
1 serving(s) TJ's Pita Chips 2
WW Orange Shake - Quick-added food 1
1 Turkey Enchilada Pie 4
Subtotal 8

Anytime
5 cups reduced-fat microwave-popped popcorn, 94% fat-free 1
1 serving(s) Kozy Shack NSA Rice Pudding 1
3 Hershey Kisses - Quick-added food 2
NSA Pop - Quick-added food 1
Subtotal 5

Food POINTS values total used 23
Food POINTS values remaining 4

Activity
53 min walking, brisk 4
Activity POINTS values earned 4

[oraki]

Originally Posted by Reg

I do !!



Well, if she does that again, get her ass fired




.

I really think the montly pass is a great deal!!! You can attend meetings plus have access to etools for free. You can't beat that!

I won't have to worry about her anymore because I'm not going back to the at work meetings. It was so funny I did attend the last meeting and she asked who was going to sign up for the next session. I think I was the only one in the room that didn't raise their hand. So she then asks me what could she do to get me to sign up for the next session. Oooh talking about awkward!! Thankfully she moved on to another subject because I really didn't want to answer her question.

I think she was upset because at the beginning of the year a lot of people signed up but towards the end the numbers really dwindled. Oh well. I have to do what's best for me!

[Reg]

I am sharing my Turkey Enchilada Pie recipe at my meeting tomorrow :brown nose smiley:





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[oraki]

Reg you little ww leader in the making!!! Have fun sharing your recipe! I don't like talking during the meetings. I'm kinda shy.

[Reg]

Originally Posted by oraki

Reg you little ww leader in the making!!! Have fun sharing your recipe! I don't like talking during the meetings. I'm kinda shy.

I'm a big talker

I'm always giving my

[oraki]

Originally Posted by Reg

I'm a big talker

I'm always giving my

I bet they love you at the meetings!!

[Reg]

Well, gotta get the kids in the shower..........bbl later (I hope).

If you miss me, read my blog

[Reg]

Originally Posted by oraki

I bet they love you at the meetings!!

I'm sure they're sick of me

[oraki]

I was browsing my etools and found some great shopping lists for flex and core. I need to go over these articles myself! Hope they help!

FLEX


Having weight-loss friendly foods on hand is half the battle when it comes to losing weight.

These lists will take the guesswork out of supermarket shopping. And with the right foods on hand, you'll have a leg up on preparing Weight Watchers recipes and minimizing food temptations.


Fridge Staples
Cheese:

reduced-fat or fat-free hard cheese, such as parmesan
grated cheese
cream cheese
cottage cheese

Condiments:

mustard
ketchup
light or nonfat butter
light or nonfat margarine
low-fat salad dressing
low-fat sour cream
light mayonnaise

Cooking Essentials:

bottled minced garlic
fresh lemons and limes to squeeze for juice

Diet Beverages:

flavored waters and seltzers
soda
light juice cocktails
sugar-free lemonade mixes

Dips:

hummus
black bean dip
fat-free or low-fat sour cream-based dips

Eggs/Liquid Egg Substitute
Fresh Fruit:

whole items such as apples and plums
cut-up melons and mixed fresh fruit salad

Fresh Vegetables:

whole items for slicing and dicing
bagged salad mixes
Cut-up vegetables for dips

Hot Dogs and Bacon:

Canadian-style bacon
light turkey or pastrami bacon
reduced-fat or fat-free hot dogs

Luncheon Meats:

deli-sliced turkey breast
lean ham
roast beef

Meat, Fish and Poultry:

lean beef
skinless fish
lean ground chicken
turkey breast

Meat Alternatives:

soy dogs
tofu
tempeh
seitan

Milk:

skim
1%
buttermilk

Starches:

tortillas
wonton wrappers
fresh pastas

Yogurts/Smoothies (low-fat or fat-free varieties)

Freezer Staples
Breakfast Items:

whole-grain waffles
pre-made pancakes

Frozen Desserts:

light and fat-free ice creams, muffins and cakes

Frozen Entrees (light breakfasts, lunches, dinners and side dishes)
Frozen Fruit (for baking and making smoothies)
Frozen Starches (low-fat/low-calorie potatoes and squashes)
Frozen Vegetables (whole, cut-up and sliced for soups, stir-fries and other entrees)
Meal kits (Asian stir-fries that include already-cut veggies and light sauces)
Meat Substitutes:

veggie burgers
soy products

Meat, Fish and Poultry:

lean beef
skinless fish
lean ground chicken
lean ground turkey breast

Soup (bean-based, broths for cooking)

Pantry Staples
Baking Mixes/Needs:

angel food cake
spice cake
reduced-calorie pancake and brownie mix
light or fat-free, sugar-free pudding and gelatin mixes
sugar and/or sugar substitutes

Beans and Lentils (canned and dried; kidney, pinto, black, chickpeas, etc.)
Bread/Starches:

light whole-wheat or whole-grain breads
reduced-calorie hamburger and hot dog buns
pre-made thin pizza crust
reduced-fat crackers

Canned fish (tuna and salmon packed in water)
Canned Vegetables and Soups:

pureed pumpkin for baking
chopped chilies
canned artichoke hearts
fat-free broth
reduced-fat tomato-based soups

Canned Fruit (packed in water or their own juice)
Cereal:

high-fiber varieties
dry oats and farina
instant flavored oatmeal

Dried Fruit/Vegetables:

cranberries
raisins
apricots
sun-dried tomatoes
dehydrated vegetable snack mixes

Jam/Jelly:
Oil, Vinegar, Cooking Spray and Other Bottled Sauces/Dressings

teriyaki
reduced-sodium soy
reduced-calorie syrup
olive-oil flavored cooking spray, etc.

Pasta, Rice and Other Dry Grains:

whole-wheat pasta
brown and wild rice
bulgur
couscous

Peanut Butter or Other Nut Butters/Nuts
Savory Snacks:

light popcorn
baked chips
portion-controlled cracker packs

Seasonings:

dried herbs and spices
prepackaged seasoning packets

Shelf-Stable Vegetables:

whole onions
heads of garlic
potatoes

Sweet Snacks (reduced-fat and fat-free candy, cookies and chocolates)
Tomato Sauce and Paste:

bottled and canned
plain and seasoned

Popular Getting-Started Must-Haves
Canned, fat-free refried beans (for burritos, quesadillas and vegetable dips)
Flavored mustards (such as tarragon, dill and honey mustards for sandwiches, potato and poultry toppings)

Flavored salsas/canned seasoned tomato products (for potato toppings, vegetable dips, poultry and fish, Mexican-based dishes)

Frozen veggie burgers (black bean, Southwestern- and Indian-flavored and soy burgers)
Grapes (wash and freeze for a frozen treat)

Gum

High-fiber crunchy cereal (to snack on or mix into yogurt)

High-quality dark chocolate

Highly flavored vinegars (high-quality balsamic vinegar and herb-infused vinegars)
Highly flavored cheeses (Parmigiano Reggiano, crumbled feta, blue cheese)
Highly flavored oils (toasted sesame, walnut, extra-virgin olive oil)
Light crackers/cookies (look for pre-portioned snack packs)

Light or fat-free whipped topping (for dessert toppings or as a dip/topping for fresh fruit)

Light or nonfat sour cream and plain yogurt (for making dips and sauces; plain, fat-free Greek yogurt is nice and thick - perfect as a chili/stew topping and thicker creamy sauces)

Low-fat microwave popcorn

Mini packs of low-fat cottage cheese

Pistachios in shells/tamari roasted almonds

Whole-wheat pitas/tortillas/wraps (use for sandwiches or slice, season and toast for homemade chips)
Soy chips/baked chips/flavored rice cakes

Spaghetti Squash (bake and remove flesh with a fork as a pasta alternative)

String cheese

Sugar-free fat-free pudding and gelatin

Sugar-free, fat-free fudge pops, ices and ice cream bars

Sweet potatoes (for homemade oven-baked fries)

Whole-wheat pasta and whole-wheat couscous

[beachbound]

Originally Posted by oraki

I walked the last two days!!

30 mins yesterday and 25 mins today...it's a start.

Everyone here has inspired me to get moving.

WooHOOOOOOO

Babbs