Weight Watchers

[Lissa]

Have you tried the WW cakes? Mmm yum! Doesn't make it feel like a diet when you can still have chocolate! My bf lost 3 pounds in his first week, so he is over the moon that it actually works and he can still eat the things he likes.

[Jess-ee-ka]

I did it about 5 years ago and lost 25 lbs in 4 months. I felt great and looked great. I have since fallen way off the wagon and am definitely going to go back. Go to at least 4 meetings. You can always count points on your own but the meetings really do keep you motivated. Also, never say "only 1.4 lbs" or whatever. Go to a grocery store and pick up a pound or two of butter. It really puts into perspective what you've accomplished. Besides, any loss is good right? Anyways, good luck with it and keep posting your progress

[Hilly]

Down 4 lbs now!!!!!

[Krasevayadancer]

Congrats girly!!!

[MACATTAK]

Wooo hooo!! Your hard work is paying off! Keep it up!

[tannny]

omg you're making me want to take this weightwatchers thing seriously. I signed up online and am doing it online, but im not even really doing it at all. I don't have a poor diet as it is, i just dont drink enough water and eat as many times in a day as i should. i try to starve instead of eating a bunch of tiny meals, so i think my metabolism is screwed, maybe i should start counting points. today is the best day for me to start too, i just got off my period, and i haven't eaten anything yet. good thing i read your post. are you working out too?

[Hilly]

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Originally Posted by tannny

are you working out too?

Yup! I have a membership to the YMCA. I get on the eliptical, read my magazines, listen to my ipod,and go for 30-50 minutes. I do the variety mode. After this, Ill do like crunches or sprint. I was working out in the mornings, but I have been doing it in the evenings. It's not as hot out and then I have some energy after dinner rather than just laying on the couch watching Mama's Family and eating snacks.

Have you tried going to regular meetings? The meetings are a little cheesy, but it's the weigh ins that motivate me! GOOD LUCK!

[Lissa]

Last night was our second weigh-in and while my bf lost 3.5lb I have somehow managed to GAIN 1.5lb. I've stuck to the diet - but I haven't drunk much water in the last week - only diet coke . I'm still mystified as to how I could have gained weight??

[Hilly]

Gah- I was a lil naughty this weekend and used up ALL my flex points (not the work out ones..i absolutely dont use those even tho i do workout). My friend had a party and I just ate a bunch of mini quiche and homeade banana creame pie!
So at today's weigh in, I lost .6 lol. Pathetic! SO I am eager to make up for last weeks non loss and make this week better!

[NicksWifey]

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Originally Posted by hdirenzo

Gah- I was a lil naughty this weekend and used up ALL my flex points (not the work out ones..i absolutely dont use those even tho i do workout). My friend had a party and I just ate a bunch of mini quiche and homeade banana creame pie!
So at today's weigh in, I lost .6 lol. Pathetic! SO I am eager to make up for last weeks non loss and make this week better!

.6 is better than nothing though! Banana cream pie, dang that sounds so good right about now! You gotta spoil yourself sometimes for always working so hard on the WW

[MACATTAK]

Like the above said.... .6 is better than nothing & it's sure better than gaining! Just remember this is a new week to start fresh!

[Hilly]

Woot..lost 3! I am down 7.6
So excited! I think lifting weights is helping. I started lifting this week.

[MACATTAK]

:woots: Yayyy! I'm soo happy for you! I missed your update last week, but so glad to see you are making great progress! Congrats!

[VeXedPiNk]

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Originally Posted by hdirenzo

Woot..lost 3! I am down 7.6
So excited! I think lifting weights is helping. I started lifting this week.

Congrats!! That's awesome news!

Lifting weights definitely help... it helps to build more muscle mass which means more fat burning!!! Plus it gives you a chance to sculpt any problem areas (ie: butt and thighs for me!). I got a few sessions with a personal trainer, and although it was kinda pricey I learned a LOT of helpful tips and techniques that I wouldn't have known on my own.

And although weights can be kinda hard at first, it's REALLY motivational to look back and realize that you're using a heavier weight than when you started.

Good luck!!!!

[righteothen]

My mother did WW, and I went to a couple meetings with her. WW is one of the few diet plans that I actually think works, because it's about lifestyle changes, not just a fad. I also love the fact that it's all about portions, and eating healthier. Even if you don't loose a thing, just changing your eating habits to be healthier will extend your lifespan, and make you feel so much better.

[MxAxC-_ATTACK]

I am back on WW now too. I did it a year ago and Managed to lose 15 Lbs in like 2 months. . anyways, Ive decided to go back on it, luckly last time I printed out all the stuff from the website, so i have a list of food and its points. so I am not paying for it, just going by what i used to do. and yeah portion control,like you said, a bowl of cereal for me was like, 2 servings! i love my cereal!

[kuuipo1207]

I bought the WW books about a year ago. I should find them, cause when I was trying to change my habits eariler this year, the books really helped out...especially with balancing my carbs and getting enough protiens, etc. Hmm...I'll have to go book hunting in the kitchen tomorrow morning.

Great job on your loss!! I'm very excited for you!

[Hilly]

Hellooo

Lost 1.4 lbs this week! Bringing me at 9 lbs! I bet I would have lost more if I hadn't drank a bottle of wine and ate doritos when drunk lol. Oh well!

This week my friends from Chicago are coming to visit. I better be good! Gotta hit the 10 lb mark next week!

[MACATTAK]

Great job! You are still enjoying life "bottle of wine & doritos," and losing weight as well! Can't beat that! Almost to the 10 pound mark woo hoo!!

[Hilly]

Ok...need motivation. I was off WW for a few days...my friends were here from Chicago. Though I still worked out and tried to eat the best choices, I still indulged in booze (one night of several drinks and one night with 1 and a half drinks) and had treats.
Now they are gone and stuff. I need some words of encouragement hehe.
I am dying to get that 10lb mark.
Thanks

[MACATTAK]

Motivation...okay. You can't fix what's already happened, so you just start fresh tomorrow. Tomorrow is a new day. You have come this far already ***almost hitting 10 pounds**** is a huge deal. The great part about weight watchers is you can still drink, eat desserts...you just have to plan for that. Plus a good motivation is you want to look "bangin" in your wedding dress....though I'm sure you would no matter what. Hey, are your friends still doing it with you???

[bexarfeliz]

Congratulations on your weight loss! Almost 10 lbs is wonderful. I joined WW back in 2000 & lost about 60 lbs, made it to my goal weight & became a lifetime member. WELL, WW is for life for me, because I fell off the wagon, gained quite a few, went back, lost a few, then got pg w/ my twins. Needless to say I'm back again & taking it slow this time around. I've lost 17 lbs so far (+ 5 that I lost before joining again). I found that it's the only thing that works for me. And really the only activity I've been getting is chasing my twins around the house. Best of luck to you all. Just remember, "nothing tastes as good as being thin feels" (our leader always closes with that).

[Lissa]

Last night was my 7th week weigh-in and so far I have lost 11.5lbs and my boyfriend 19.5lbs. It has been hard going some nights recently, I have just wanted to stuff my face!!

Good luck hitting the 10lb mark! Someone told me as a motivational tip to go to the supermarket and see what a pound of butter looks like, and to pick it up, and you'll see what a big deal that amount of weight actually is.

[Hilly]

Wooohoo!! After being super naughty this week, I still managed to lose 1.2!! BRINGING ME TO 10.2 down!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY!!

My fiance is taking me to MAC when I get to my 10% goal....8.8 to go!!

[MACATTAK]

WOW!! That is great! Keep up the great work!