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Reg · 07-20-2008, 08:12 PM

"If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun"
~Katharine Hepburn

Reg · 07-20-2008, 08:15 PM

RenoMom
Babbs
Dedicated
Reg
Flower

Rebecca130 · 07-20-2008, 08:51 PM

Hi girls, I've had a very busy week with Mom moving to the nursing home from the rehab facility. She'll be at the nursing home for about 6 weeks until the halo comes off and about 2 weeks with the cervical collar, and then back at the rehab facility after that to learn how to rebalance for about 5 days or so.

I gained 1.2 last week and I don't know what to expect this week. I haven't kept track of points and that's dangerous for me, but I'm going on Tuesday to weigh in so that I don't quit going and regain the 20 that I lost AND thus, quit going altogether.

See you all soon. I don't know how often I can post but I try to read everyone's posts every few days. Everyone have a good Monday.

Dedicated · 07-20-2008, 09:25 PM

marking my spot

Reg · 07-21-2008, 08:40 AM

Damn it's hot

I walked 46 minutes today......2.5 miles 3.29 MPH, 18 min mile

RenoMom · 07-21-2008, 08:50 AM

I finally lost the 1.5 gain from last week. WI is on Thursday so lets see if I can drop some more. I have much work to do today. I have my food planned out so lets see how it goes. I am staying on water and no diet soda. I now water is what helps me shed pounds, I just need to drink more. This week my goal will be 80oz. Its a start.
Okay then Im off.

wendysmiling · 07-21-2008, 09:35 AM

I'm thinking of starting WW tonight.

Dedicated · 07-21-2008, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wendysmiling

I'm thinking of starting WW tonight.

Hey wendy if you do....there are great people in this group who can help you! let us know

RenoMom · 07-21-2008, 10:47 AM

Wendy is it a great plan, and one I am enjoying sticking to.

Dabbadooey · 07-21-2008, 11:25 AM

I'm back on the exercise train this week....I have been totally unmotivated to work out this summer!

Dedicated · 07-21-2008, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dabbadooey

I'm back on the exercise train this week....I have been totally unmotivated to work out this summer!

welcome back!

Reg · 07-21-2008, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wendysmiling

I'm thinking of starting WW tonight.

Wendy.....you should be smiling in your avatar !! You've done great with Atkins and SB !!

Many of us have done those plans and we are very happy on WW. I could never follow Atkins for the rest of my life, and SB was rough for me. Finally, WW is something I can see myself following FOREVER !!

Welcome !!

KimmerJ · 07-21-2008, 03:32 PM

I had to wait of course at the Doc's office. I am 15 pounds LIGHTER than I was last year at this time!!!! My Blood Pressure is normal!!!

The Doc and I had a long talk about weight. I just came out and told her, that as determined as I am I don't see myself staying on program and just losing ONE STINKING POUND A WEEK. And she just looked at me and said,

That's is exactly how I want you to do it!. WHAT!!!!

She told me that if I didn't I would wind up and just gain it all back like I have done 50 Billion times in the past. We also talked about the dreaded E word "Exercise". She told me instead of looking at all the clothes that I have, that really hasn't worked in the past now has it?? To pretend I'm in training for something.

Then she asked me a question, What is it that I absolutely LOVE to do, but I can't now because of my weight and exercise?"

I had to think.....then a lightbulb went off. AH HA!!! I'm moving to Texas and I won't be able to ride the horses at the farm!!! Yes you can ride overweight You may say. BUT.....you can't really. I don't have the strength in my arms to hold the reins if I'm riding the "trouble maker" and I sure can't stretch my foot up to the Stirrup to climb on. I would limp for days after. Before I could ride for hours before I actually felt it.

So now I'm in "training!" A whole lot of leg and arm exercises and tightening the "core" muscles.

So I learned a lot today! How are all of you ladies today??? I'm in the process of going through the paperwork that was left on my desk this morning.

My Menu:

WW Chocolate Muffin= 3 points

Lean Cuisine Parmesean crusted fish with vegis = 6

SnackSpecial K Snack Bites = 2

Dinner= Shrimp I think with fresh green beans

WENDY!!!! I have your before and after picture in my journal!

beachbound · 07-21-2008, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dedicated

marking my spot

So sorry to hear about your grandmother.

I can feel your pain. I recently lose my nieces.

i will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Babbs

beachbound · 07-21-2008, 05:13 PM

Can someone please tell me how many calories is a point?

Babbs

beachbound · 07-21-2008, 05:15 PM

48 oz

Babbs

oraki · 07-21-2008, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rebecca130

Hi girls, I've had a very busy week with Mom moving to the nursing home from the rehab facility. She'll be at the nursing home for about 6 weeks until the halo comes off and about 2 weeks with the cervical collar, and then back at the rehab facility after that to learn how to rebalance for about 5 days or so.

I gained 1.2 last week and I don't know what to expect this week. I haven't kept track of points and that's dangerous for me, but I'm going on Tuesday to weigh in so that I don't quit going and regain the 20 that I lost AND thus, quit going altogether.

See you all soon. I don't know how often I can post but I try to read everyone's posts every few days. Everyone have a good Monday.

{{{{healing vibes}}}}} for your Mom.

Kudos to you for still going to your meeting tomorrow. Once you're back on track that gain will come off in no time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dedicated

marking my spot

I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reg

Damn it's hot

I walked 46 minutes today......2.5 miles 3.29 MPH, 18 min mile

Very hot!!!!! I did 23 minutes of turbo jam today. I'm pretty proud of myself!!

Be careful in the heat walking.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RenoMom

I finally lost the 1.5 gain from last week. WI is on Thursday so lets see if I can drop some more. I have much work to do today. I have my food planned out so lets see how it goes. I am staying on water and no diet soda. I now water is what helps me shed pounds, I just need to drink more. This week my goal will be 80oz. Its a start.
Okay then Im off.

Congrats on the loss!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by wendysmiling

I'm thinking of starting WW tonight.

Hey Wendy!!! WW is a great program. I love it and it's the only thing that I know I can stick with for the rest of my life. Feel free to join in!! Congrats on your loss!! You've done great!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by RenoMom

Wendy is it a great plan, and one I am enjoying sticking to.

I agree!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dabbadooey

I'm back on the exercise train this week....I have been totally unmotivated to work out this summer!

I'm trying to get on the exercise train. It's hard but I'm trying. We both can do it!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reg

Wendy.....you should be smiling in your avatar !! You've done great with Atkins and SB !!

Many of us have done those plans and we are very happy on WW. I could never follow Atkins for the rest of my life, and SB was rough for me. Finally, WW is something I can see myself following FOREVER !!

Welcome !!

I started off with Atkins and lost a lot of weight with it but ultimately I couldn't stick with it. I tried SB for a while too but I have issues with deprivation and I always felt deprived with those programs. With Weight Watchers I don't. I love WW.

Even when the scale isn't cooperating.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KimmerJ

I had to wait of course at the Doc's office. I am 15 pounds LIGHTER than I was last year at this time!!!! My Blood Pressure is normal!!!

The Doc and I had a long talk about weight. I just came out and told her, that as determined as I am I don't see myself staying on program and just losing ONE STINKING POUND A WEEK. And she just looked at me and said,

That's is exactly how I want you to do it!. WHAT!!!!

She told me that if I didn't I would wind up and just gain it all back like I have done 50 Billion times in the past. We also talked about the dreaded E word "Exercise". She told me instead of looking at all the clothes that I have, that really hasn't worked in the past now has it?? To pretend I'm in training for something.

Then she asked me a question, What is it that I absolutely LOVE to do, but I can't now because of my weight and exercise?"

I had to think.....then a lightbulb went off. AH HA!!! I'm moving to Texas and I won't be able to ride the horses at the farm!!! Yes you can ride overweight You may say. BUT.....you can't really. I don't have the strength in my arms to hold the reins if I'm riding the "trouble maker" and I sure can't stretch my foot up to the Stirrup to climb on. I would limp for days after. Before I could ride for hours before I actually felt it.

So now I'm in "training!" A whole lot of leg and arm exercises and tightening the "core" muscles.

So I learned a lot today! How are all of you ladies today??? I'm in the process of going through the paperwork that was left on my desk this morning.

My Menu:

WW Chocolate Muffin= 3 points

Lean Cuisine Parmesean crusted fish with vegis = 6

SnackSpecial K Snack Bites = 2

Dinner= Shrimp I think with fresh green beans

WENDY!!!! I have your before and after picture in my journal!

I think a pound each week is a great goal! I think the slower you lose it the more chance you have to keeping it off. How's the Lean Cuisine?? I saw a commercial for the new ones this morning. Good luck with your training.

Quote:

Originally Posted by beachbound

So sorry to hear about your grandmother.

I can feel your pain. I recently lose my nieces.

i will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Babbs

Cletra and Babbs - You're both in my thoughts and prayers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by beachbound

Can someone please tell me how many calories is a point?

Babbs

I'm not for sure.

I'll check the ww website and see what I can find out.

oraki · 07-21-2008, 05:47 PM

WW Mock Breakfast Danish

Ingredients
2 slices bread
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/4 ts vanilla
1/4 ts cinnamon
1/4 ts sugar or sweetner or to taste

Directions
Toast the bread.
Mix the cottage cheese, vanilla, cinnamon and sweetner (play around with cinnamon and sweetner to your particular taste).
Spread mixture onto the toast.
Put under broiler for 2 to 3 minutes (watch to make sure doesn't burn) till cottage cheese mixture gets a bit bubbly.
Remove, put on plates and enjoy

I found this while checking on the ww website and it sounds interesting. I would never think to do this!! Apparently it's a super old ww recipe from the 70s. I tried it this morning and it was pretty tasty. It was filling too!!! I added some baking apples on top of mine and it was really delicious. I use double fiber bread so it's a fairly low point breakfast.

Has anyone tried or heard of this??? I just thought I would pass this along to my ww buddies. I'm trying to shake up my eating and this is definitely different for me.

oraki · 07-21-2008, 06:15 PM

POINTS® Tracker entries

Monday, July 21, 2008

Morning
2 slice Double fiber wheat bread 1
1/3 cup fat-free cottage cheese 1
splenda baking apples - Quick-added food 1
Subtotal 3

Midday
2 item cooked skinless, boneless chicken drumstick 2
1 salad Garden Salad, Restaurant Type 2
2 Tbsp fat-free Italian salad dressing 0
mixed fruit - Quick-added food 3
Subtotal 7

Evening
shepherd's pie - Quick-added food 8
watermelon - Quick-added food 3
1 cup grapes 1
Subtotal 12

Anytime
1 Tbsp chunky peanut butter 2.5
25 medium baby carrots 1.5
5 cups light microwave-popped popcorn 2.5
1 cup grapes 1

Subtotal 7.5
Food POINTS values total used 29.5
Food POINTS values remaining 0

Activity
22 min aerobics, high-intensity 4
Activity POINTS values earned 4

5 smiley day!!!

Rebecca130 · 07-21-2008, 08:25 PM

Hey, I lost that 1.2 pounds that I gained last week. NOW to just keep it going DOWN. See ya all tomorrow. I'm very tired tonight.

Dedicated · 07-21-2008, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beachbound

So sorry to hear about your grandmother.

I can feel your pain. I recently lose my nieces.

i will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Babbs

Thanks Babbs

I will do the same

Quote:

Originally Posted by oraki

I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother.

Cletra and Babbs - You're both in my thoughts and prayers.

.

Thanks Oraki

Reg · 07-22-2008, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beachbound

Can someone please tell me how many calories is a point?

Babbs

approx 50.....but as you know, it also depends on the fiber and fat. You should get yourself one of those point calculators from your center. I paid $10 for mine.

.

07-20-2008, 08:12 PM	#1
Reg I see everything as points Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,635 Blog Entries: 38 Gallery: Reg Stats: 247/184.6/172 (124-155 WW's goal: TBD) WOE: WW: FLEX: WI: Wednesday. 23-25 Points Start Date: 01/09/08	WW Rockstars Mon July 21-Sunday July 27 "If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun" ~Katharine Hepburn

07-20-2008, 08:51 PM	#3
Rebecca130 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,558 Gallery: Rebecca130 Stats: 201/ 183/130 WOE: Weight Watcher / South Beach Start Date: Jan 23, 2008	Hi girls, I've had a very busy week with Mom moving to the nursing home from the rehab facility. She'll be at the nursing home for about 6 weeks until the halo comes off and about 2 weeks with the cervical collar, and then back at the rehab facility after that to learn how to rebalance for about 5 days or so. I gained 1.2 last week and I don't know what to expect this week. I haven't kept track of points and that's dangerous for me, but I'm going on Tuesday to weigh in so that I don't quit going and regain the 20 that I lost AND thus, quit going altogether. See you all soon. I don't know how often I can post but I try to read everyone's posts every few days. Everyone have a good Monday. __________________ ''What would life be without dreams????'' ~William Dillon~ "Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible." ~St. Francis of Assisi "I didn't say it would be easy. I said it would be worth it." Rebecca

07-20-2008, 08:15 PM	#2
Reg I see everything as points Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,635 Blog Entries: 38 Gallery: Reg Stats: 247/184.6/172 (124-155 WW's goal: TBD) WOE: WW: FLEX: WI: Wednesday. 23-25 Points Start Date: 01/09/08	RenoMom Babbs Dedicated Reg Flower

07-20-2008, 09:25 PM	#4
Dedicated I'm his Princess Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 5,396 Blog Entries: 99 Gallery: Dedicated Stats: 270/234/180 WOE: Trying some things, enjoying it this time around Start Date: So many times!	marking my spot

07-21-2008, 08:40 AM	#5
Reg I see everything as points Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,635 Blog Entries: 38 Gallery: Reg Stats: 247/184.6/172 (124-155 WW's goal: TBD) WOE: WW: FLEX: WI: Wednesday. 23-25 Points Start Date: 01/09/08	Damn it's hot I walked 46 minutes today......2.5 miles 3.29 MPH, 18 min mile

07-21-2008, 08:50 AM	#6
RenoMom Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno NV Posts: 4,495 Gallery: RenoMom Start Date: 02-6-04	I finally lost the 1.5 gain from last week. WI is on Thursday so lets see if I can drop some more. I have much work to do today. I have my food planned out so lets see how it goes. I am staying on water and no diet soda. I now water is what helps me shed pounds, I just need to drink more. This week my goal will be 80oz. Its a start. Okay then Im off.

07-21-2008, 09:35 AM	#7
wendysmiling MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 2,496 Gallery: wendysmiling Stats: Lost 112, working on 49 lb re-gain. WOE: Plant Based Whole Foods	I'm thinking of starting WW tonight.

07-21-2008, 10:47 AM	#9
RenoMom Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno NV Posts: 4,495 Gallery: RenoMom Start Date: 02-6-04	Wendy is it a great plan, and one I am enjoying sticking to.

07-21-2008, 11:25 AM	#10
Dabbadooey MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: South Carolina USA Posts: 1,830 Gallery: Dabbadooey WOE: Metabolic Medical Clinic Start Date: 8/8/08	I'm back on the exercise train this week....I have been totally unmotivated to work out this summer!

07-21-2008, 03:32 PM	#13
KimmerJ Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: central kansas but wishing for TEXAS Posts: 9,456 Gallery: KimmerJ WOE: Weight Watchers Start Date: Today is the DAY!!!!!	I had to wait of course at the Doc's office. I am 15 pounds LIGHTER than I was last year at this time!!!! My Blood Pressure is normal!!! The Doc and I had a long talk about weight. I just came out and told her, that as determined as I am I don't see myself staying on program and just losing ONE STINKING POUND A WEEK. And she just looked at me and said, That's is exactly how I want you to do it!. WHAT!!!! She told me that if I didn't I would wind up and just gain it all back like I have done 50 Billion times in the past. We also talked about the dreaded E word "Exercise". She told me instead of looking at all the clothes that I have, that really hasn't worked in the past now has it?? To pretend I'm in training for something. Then she asked me a question, What is it that I absolutely LOVE to do, but I can't now because of my weight and exercise?" I had to think.....then a lightbulb went off. AH HA!!! I'm moving to Texas and I won't be able to ride the horses at the farm!!! Yes you can ride overweight You may say. BUT.....you can't really. I don't have the strength in my arms to hold the reins if I'm riding the "trouble maker" and I sure can't stretch my foot up to the Stirrup to climb on. I would limp for days after. Before I could ride for hours before I actually felt it. So now I'm in "training!" A whole lot of leg and arm exercises and tightening the "core" muscles. So I learned a lot today! How are all of you ladies today??? I'm in the process of going through the paperwork that was left on my desk this morning. My Menu: WW Chocolate Muffin= 3 points Lean Cuisine Parmesean crusted fish with vegis = 6 SnackSpecial K Snack Bites = 2 Dinner= Shrimp I think with fresh green beans WENDY!!!! I have your before and after picture in my journal!

07-21-2008, 05:13 PM	#15
beachbound Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 888 Gallery: beachbound Stats: 153.5/153 /125 WOE: WW/Flex WI Thursday Start Date: 10/31/08	Can someone please tell me how many calories is a point? Babbs

07-21-2008, 05:15 PM	#16
beachbound Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 888 Gallery: beachbound Stats: 153.5/153 /125 WOE: WW/Flex WI Thursday Start Date: 10/31/08	48 oz Babbs

07-21-2008, 05:47 PM	#18
oraki MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Norfolk VA Posts: 1,182 Blog Entries: 28 Gallery: oraki Stats: Atkins: 303/218/190 restart WW Flex 243/220.6/190 WOE: WW with CAD WI: Saturday Start Date: Atkins 4/4/05 now WW Flex 01/17/2008	WW Mock Breakfast Danish Ingredients 2 slices bread 1/2 cup cottage cheese 1/4 ts vanilla 1/4 ts cinnamon 1/4 ts sugar or sweetner or to taste Directions Toast the bread. Mix the cottage cheese, vanilla, cinnamon and sweetner (play around with cinnamon and sweetner to your particular taste). Spread mixture onto the toast. Put under broiler for 2 to 3 minutes (watch to make sure doesn't burn) till cottage cheese mixture gets a bit bubbly. Remove, put on plates and enjoy I found this while checking on the ww website and it sounds interesting. I would never think to do this!! Apparently it's a super old ww recipe from the 70s. I tried it this morning and it was pretty tasty. It was filling too!!! I added some baking apples on top of mine and it was really delicious. I use double fiber bread so it's a fairly low point breakfast. Has anyone tried or heard of this??? I just thought I would pass this along to my ww buddies. I'm trying to shake up my eating and this is definitely different for me.

07-21-2008, 06:15 PM	#19
oraki MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Norfolk VA Posts: 1,182 Blog Entries: 28 Gallery: oraki Stats: Atkins: 303/218/190 restart WW Flex 243/220.6/190 WOE: WW with CAD WI: Saturday Start Date: Atkins 4/4/05 now WW Flex 01/17/2008	POINTS® Tracker entries Monday, July 21, 2008 Morning 2 slice Double fiber wheat bread 1 1/3 cup fat-free cottage cheese 1 splenda baking apples - Quick-added food 1 Subtotal 3 Midday 2 item cooked skinless, boneless chicken drumstick 2 1 salad Garden Salad, Restaurant Type 2 2 Tbsp fat-free Italian salad dressing 0 mixed fruit - Quick-added food 3 Subtotal 7 Evening shepherd's pie - Quick-added food 8 watermelon - Quick-added food 3 1 cup grapes 1 Subtotal 12 Anytime 1 Tbsp chunky peanut butter 2.5 25 medium baby carrots 1.5 5 cups light microwave-popped popcorn 2.5 1 cup grapes 1 Subtotal 7.5 Food POINTS values total used 29.5 Food POINTS values remaining 0 Activity 22 min aerobics, high-intensity 4 Activity POINTS values earned 4 5 smiley day!!!

07-21-2008, 08:25 PM	#20
Rebecca130 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,558 Gallery: Rebecca130 Stats: 201/ 183/130 WOE: Weight Watcher / South Beach Start Date: Jan 23, 2008	Hey, I lost that 1.2 pounds that I gained last week. NOW to just keep it going DOWN. See ya all tomorrow. I'm very tired tonight.