Weight Watchers May 12-18

[beachbound]

Skinny vibes to all that are weighing tomorrow.

The girls and guys are on their way to my room to go out.

Talk to you all tomorrow.

Babbs

[beachbound]

Originally Posted by oraki

Oh my goodness!! Are you serious???? 11am?? Goodness I guess they couldn't wait to get back home. If you're going to do something like that at least try to hide...or maybe that was the point! They wanted to be seen??? OOOoooohhhhh Babbs you're having an adventure!

I am guessing that was their home.

Babbs

[ts1draft]

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?

from WW site:
More Satisfaction for Fewer Calories
Eating foods with a high satiety value helps extend the time between meals and the amount of food needed to stop hunger. Both of these factors can reduce the number of calories consumed in a day, resulting in weight loss. In a new study conducted at the University of Washington in Seattle and the University of Oregon in Portland, researchers showed that people eating meals with varying amounts of protein and fat fared better with weight loss when their meals contained more protein. The higher-protein meals produced greater satiety and a desire to eat fewer calories, leading to a greater loss of weight and body fat.

Playing the Percentages
The diets used in the study were not extreme, fitting into the recommended ranges for both protein and fat. (Read more about Macro nutrient Recommendations.) The higher fat diet had 15% of calories coming from protein and the higher protein diet had twice that amount. While satiety levels were greater on the higher protein regimen, the reason why is unclear because the study also found no impact on either ghrelin or leptin, two hormones known to affect hunger and appetite.

If hunger and a lack of eating satisfaction are impeding your weight-loss efforts, you may want to try the approach used in this study and look for ways to cut fat calories and increase protein. Low-fat, high-protein foods include lean cuts of meat (look for cuts that include the words loin, round or leg), skinless poultry, fish, egg whites, low- or nonfat dairy products, and beans and legumes.

&

Here's another fact: You need to eat a wide range of nutrients to survive. Dietary fat, for instance, helps in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins; protein aids in tissue repair and is pivotal for cell growth; and carbohydrates provide the brain with its primary fuel source. Purposefully omitting any of these nutrients from your diet can wreak havoc on your health.

The secret to safe weight loss? Balance. The best eating plans are ones that include a mix of all nutrients.

Originally Posted by ToothPick

Thanks, I will be going to my first meeting tomorrow so I hope to get more answers.

After the meeting stick around. The leader should talk you through any questions you have. Make sure you have plenty!

Originally Posted by violettfem

Reg, what kind of pedometer do you use? I am looking for something good that measures steps, miles and maybe heart rate.

Your kids will be fine Tarolee....don't worry. It's a rite of passage for teens and their parents!

I always measure pasta cooked Mike....*if you don't have a scale or one of those dry ounce measurer's then that is your best bet. You'll be surprised at how little a cup of pasta is. I know I was.

Good luck and {{{{Skinny vibes}}}}}


Better than most Reg...thank you doll!

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.

Try the mapmyrun site, it just takes a little time to get around in it. i lose my runs all the time.

thanks for the faith in my boys...at least there are 2 so they nark on each other.

Mike, I would also recommend putting pasta in a measuring cup after it is cooked.

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.

Come on we've been waiting for you to join us!
it's contagious.

Originally Posted by Reg

2.72 miles @ 52 minutes = 3.13 MPH

Now I dont feel so bad

Great!
good luck at WI tomorrow. I know you will do great.

Originally Posted by regandy

Okay... I think I have my weekend trip ready. I've got a couple of apples, an orange, some "homemade" trail mix (3 points per bag), a can of 0 point progresso soup (in case someone builds a fire to cook out), some freeze dried fruit chips, AND .. tada .. some tootsie roll pops (1 point each). The pops might just be the life saver. Every evening our friends usually break out all the BAAD stuff. I can take my time, endulge, and enjoy a "childhood memory" with my tootsie roll pop. And YES.. I'm only taking 3 of them... one per day. Now I've just got to get all this stuffed into my plastic bin that is about the size of a shoe box.

I am determined. I want to have the 30 pounds that I have gained back OFF by the time of the cruise in January. I have NO ROOM for procrastination.

I will walk.
I will plan.
I will journal
I will do it.

That is a great plan, you rock! Now go and have fun!!!!!

Originally Posted by Reg

I dont have one because in the past my bubble butt interfered with the ped registering steps.

I use mapmyrun to figure out the distance (I used to drive the route and note the odometer) and for the time I use the stopwatch on my iPod

I can figure out MPH using the mileage and time

It rocks, don't you think?!

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.

Good job, now go enjoy your dinner!

Originally Posted by oraki

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!

I get mine in 3 weeks, I should get my 10% too! I can't wait. I've never set goals before, I think it is very encouraging!

Originally Posted by oraki

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

Go w/ the monthly pass, it helps a lot!

Originally Posted by Reg

I'm a big talker

I'm always giving my

Me too, I'm always making suggestions or asking questions. I think I'm enjoying it so much that I just want to share.

Originally Posted by beachbound

So far my highlight was waiting on the trolley and observed a couple have sex. Not just kissing. It was the act . I am a small town girl therefore this is not the usually site to observe at 11o am.

Babbs

[ts1draft]

sorry double posted

[regandy]

Originally Posted by ts1draft

sorry double posted

That's okay... it was the "sex" thing!! Threw us all for a loop! hahahaha

[oraki]

Originally Posted by regandy

That's okay... it was the "sex" thing!! Threw us all for a loop! hahahaha

BWWWAAAAHHHHHH!!!! LOL!!!!

[ts1draft]

must have been. still shocked.


Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Morning
1/2 serving(s) jif peanut butter 2tbsp 2.5
1 item Light Multi-Grain English Muffin 1
chai/skim/splenda 0.5
banana shake & vitamins 2.5
Subtotal 6.5

Midday
1 medium apple(s) 1
1 serving(s) sargento 2% string cheese 1
3/4 serving(s) ss baked salmon w/ compound butter 3
15 items Scoops tortilla chips 2
1/2 cup salsa 0
Subtotal 7

Evening
1 serving(s) ss dr pepper flank steak 3
1 cup cooked asparagus, with salt 0
3/4 cup cooked whole wheat pasta 2
Subtotal 5

Anytime
1 serving(s) b-day cookie 6
Subtotal 6

Food POINTS values total used 24.5
Food POINTS values remaining 0

Activity
slim sculpt - Activity I created 5
Activity POINTS values earned 5

[Dedicated]

Originally Posted by Reg

Cleeeeeeeeee.....What's the good news?

No good news...I'm up 2.6 but I ate the sushi twice this week so I can't be mad I ate it and enjoyed it..now I need to focus (clean clean eating)and I'm joining you and not using my home scale...

Originally Posted by violettfem

WOW! YOU guys were active when I was gone!!!!



Have you tried collagevideo.com (I Think that's the address). They let you preview the videos. I have always found exercise dvd's to be cheapest on half.com though.


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.

I looked it up this morning there's a dance one I want to try. I bought another dance one from target so I'll try it tomorrow

Originally Posted by Reg

2.72 miles @ 52 minutes = 3.13 MPH

Now I dont feel so bad

That's awesome!

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.

I'm getting on the bandwagon and moving too, since our meeting was about moving more

Originally Posted by oraki

Sounds like you have a great plan!!!

You will walk

You will plan

You will journal

YOU WILL DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!

Edited to add: I changed the colors!! Yippe!!

I love it!!!

[oraki]

Don't worry Clee!!! I know you'll show a loss next week. It's just that darn water weight!

[Dedicated]

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.

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

congrats slim

[quote=oraki;10311584]

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

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

QUOTE]

I've heard good things about turbo jam...I'll look out....

Originally Posted by beachbound

Survived the cocktail party last night. I ate 5 shrimp cocktails,1 cheese square and 2 diet cokes. No adult beverages. So far eating on plan today but going out for fun tonight for dinner at fisherman's wharf and then what ever happens.

Tomorrow is my fun day. I am going to Nappa Valley for wine tasting and the beautiful scenery. I always have to spend a day in Nappa.

I have been reading but am that I do not have time for personals.

Babbs

Good job at the party

Originally Posted by oraki

Don't worry Clee!!! I know you'll show a loss next week. It's just that darn water weight!

It better....I might have a breakdown...then throw a tantraum.... now I'm gonna be extra good

Lol thanks Oraki

[regandy]

Dearest Dedicated,
You have been so kind and so encouraging to everyone on this board. I enjoy reading your posts. It bothers me that you are struggling right now. I know EXACTLY what that breakdown/tantrum fit is. Been there done that, stretched out the t-shirt! So it is with a sadden heart that we have to do this. It really hurts us more than it hurts you.. well, not really ... but you are hereby grounded. Young Lady, you are NOT allowed any of that sushi stuff anymore. We love you and want to cheer for you, but in the meantime, Missy, consider yourself on restriction.
Love,
Your WW Moms

(See my avatar photo?? Imagine that is a plate of sushi!!)

[Dedicated]

Originally Posted by regandy

Dearest Dedicated,
You have been so kind and so encouraging to everyone on this board. I enjoy reading your posts. It bothers me that you are struggling right now. I know EXACTLY what that breakdown/tantrum fit is. Been there done that, stretched out the t-shirt! So it is with a sadden heart that we have to do this. It really hurts us more than it hurts you.. well, not really ... but you are hereby grounded. Young Lady, you are NOT allowed any of that sushi stuff anymore. We love you and want to cheer for you, but in the meantime, Missy, consider yourself on restriction.
Love,
Your WW Moms

I'm almost in tears so sweet and soooo funny! I knew the water gain was there but I didn't expect 2.6... I almost passed out lol I asked her to repeat it...as she was trying to be discreet...I'm over it....It's a new daY! But thanks for the love! all my ww moms...it helps!

[Dedicated]

Originally Posted by regandy

Dearest Dedicated,


(See my avatar photo?? Imagine that is a plate of sushi!!)

I literally did not walk by the sushi restaurant I walked across the street (I'm proud of myself) a lil bit

[oraki]

Originally Posted by regandy

Dearest Dedicated,
You have been so kind and so encouraging to everyone on this board. I enjoy reading your posts. It bothers me that you are struggling right now. I know EXACTLY what that breakdown/tantrum fit is. Been there done that, stretched out the t-shirt! So it is with a sadden heart that we have to do this. It really hurts us more than it hurts you.. well, not really ... but you are hereby grounded. Young Lady, you are NOT allowed any of that sushi stuff anymore. We love you and want to cheer for you, but in the meantime, Missy, consider yourself on restriction.
Love,
Your WW Moms

(See my avatar photo?? Imagine that is a plate of sushi!!)

No sushi Dedicated!! Sushi??? No!!!

Originally Posted by Dedicated

I'm almost in tears so sweet and soooo funny! I knew the water gain was there but I didn't expect 2.6... I almost passed out lol I asked her to repeat it...as she was trying to be discreet...I'm over it....It's a new daY! But thanks for the love! all my ww moms...it helps!

Yeah it's definitely water weight. It will be gone next week. I would have been ready to pass out too but remember this is a lifestyle change so we may have those ups and downs. For right now though...no sushi!!!! I guess everyone's body is different because I don't have problems when I eat sushi. Now it's a different story with other foods though. Dang I'm just rambling now..it's time for me to go to bed. Just remember we're in this together!!!

Originally Posted by Dedicated

I literally did not walk by the sushi restaurant I walked across the street (I'm proud of myself) a lil bit

Good job!!! I probably would have tried to look through the window. I'm pitiful like that. Keep it up. You're doing great! Don't you dare let this one weigh in get you down. I won't allow it. It's my job to be all dramatic and stuff.

Okay I'm going to bed now. I've been up long enough.

Good night all!!

[Dedicated]

Originally Posted by oraki

No sushi Dedicated!! Sushi??? No!!!



Yeah it's definitely water weight. It will be gone next week. I would have been ready to pass out too but remember this is a lifestyle change so we may have those ups and downs. For right now though...no sushi!!!! I guess everyone's body is different because I don't have problems when I eat sushi. Now it's a different story with other foods though. Dang I'm just rambling now..it's time for me to go to bed. Just remember we're in this together!!!



Good job!!! I probably would have tried to look through the window. I'm pitiful like that. Keep it up. You're doing great! Don't you dare let this one weigh in get you down. I won't allow it. It's my job to be all dramatic and stuff.

Okay I'm going to bed now. I've been up long enough.

Good night all!!

Before ww I never noticed the water gain really..and not ever lasting 6-7 days in my system...I'll leave the drama for you...I'm not really good at it lol I'm over it!

[oraki]

Dedicated I'm learning/trying not to be so dramatic about my weight fluctuations. Really I am!!

I don't have much time this morning but I wanted to send some {{{{{{skinny vibes}}}} to Reg and everyone else weighing in today!!

Have a great day and I'll be back later!!

[Dedicated]

Originally Posted by oraki

Dedicated I'm learning/trying not to be so dramatic about my weight fluctuations. Really I am!!

I don't have much time this morning but I wanted to send some {{{{{{skinny vibes}}}} to Reg and everyone else weighing in today!!

Have a great day and I'll be back later!!