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WeightWatchers & "How Many ProPoints?" Thread
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Hi guys, was only delighted with myself when I found this forum... My WW story thus far... had a baby, and as you do, I put on loads of weight, never knew exactly how much because I was one of those people who never weighed themselves and lived in denial telling myself I was happy with my body. Long story short, I decided in Jan last yr to join WW. Now just over a year later I have lost 67 pounds and am feeling great about it... problem now is, it took me 2 wks to loose the half pound I needed to reach goal, now on wk 2 of maintencance I've only gone and lost 3lbs in one week, and i'm now 4 pounds under goal... What is the deal with that, If I go 5lbs under do I not receive a gold card.
by the way... I was eating rings around me in celebration of reaching goal and have no idea how I lost a further 4lbs , I couldn't do it if I tried before... but some ppl in my circle are looking at me as if i've jumped on the anorexia train... warning me not to go too far... Im not, i'm quite happy now at 10.4... hardly anorexic is it... (same ppl that were trying to loose weight also and unfortunately didn't succeed btw)
K I am going to say from my experience - my ww goal was 11st - my goal now is 10st and I could get to 9st according to BMI!!! You will still get your gold card even if you GO UNDER your goal, going under your goal is no problem unless its drastically!!! What height are you?? Unless you are very tall 10st 4 is perfect (I wanna be 10st 4) and the reason you prob lost the 3lb was cos you relaxed and didn't focus on eating - mad isnt it!!!Hi everyone
Great to hear all the fantastic weight losses Im thrilled for all of u!!!
Well went to WI last nite thinking Id done ok this week and I was up 1lb absolutely devastated to be totally honest
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I have been going for two walks all this week and only went out on sat for the match and I drank vodka and diet 7up. My leader said some people's bodies work in 2 week cycles and I should see it next week!!!
I hope so - im not giving up, Im just more determine this week to get back to basics of tracking, walking and drinking the water!!!
Best of luck for the rest of the week!!!
Ah sweetie, that is the way it works, I remember one week I was super good I was up .5lb and another week bf took me to an Italian and I had main and starter and I lost 5lb... Makes no sense but you could be down next week, if you are up again next week after proper pointing say it your leader but you won't be xxxThats amazing, congratulations and well done you!
Everyone is different but I know when I have lost weight before (not drastic amounts) and gotten down to about 9st 7lbs, which is perfectly healthy for my height etc...there have been freinds and family around me saying that I shouldnt go too far or that I shouldnt be loosing anymore blah,blah,blah....to be honest I think quite often it is jealousy and I cant help but notice that in practically every case it is other women who struggle with their weight who make the comments. I think your weight sounds perfectly healthy, and weight watchers would wrn you if they felt you were loosing too much!
But anyways, you're an inspiration!
What is it about "friends" saying oh don't go too far!!! To be honest the only person's opinion I really value is my mum, at the end of the day she gave birth to me, has done the weight loss thing and won't let me go over board as she made me and won't let me get sick... I think its jealousy that you have acomplished something!!!!Hi all, I am one of the originals from this thread and it's been a while since I have posted. Have been reading all the posts for a while to look for inspiration and have finally bitten the bullet and gone back tracking. I have two problems that are making it a little difficult for me. First is that I am trying to save money at the minute and can't afford the ten euro a week. I know that sounds silly but it's a bad time. I have started weighing myself on the wii fit at the same time each week and keeping track of it using an app I got for my iPod. It's called iSkinny and is quite handy. I miss the motivation from the meetings but feel I can get what I need here for now. The second problem is tracking! I found one of the toughest parts was tracking in work. I don't like people knowing I am doing WW and I was so conscious of taking out the page and writing everything I eat that I was leaving stuff out. Find it much easier since I started using the iSkinny app (assume it works on iPhones as well). It's so handy because you can save favourites and stuff and now nobody knows what I am doing other than on the iPod. I am a bit patriotic and like that it's by an Irish developer and I asked for a change and it was done so definitely worth trying. So hope you are already for some moaning from me! And maybe some celebrating. I had got to my goal last year and I am not that far back from it. Want to lose about seven pounds and will be happy again. Doesn't sound a lot but when you are around your goal it's massive. Anyhow, my goal is to lose the half stone by 16th April when I am going on a hen. Will be checking in with you all for inspiration and support.
Welcome back
:) I am the exact same hate people knowing I am on ww (I am in college with only guys - all slim) so I love here as no one can see it unless I leave the page open!!! I do ww at home too due to time and money, I spent all the money before to get to goal and just can't afford it!!! Think I may even have to pay a rejoining fee :eek::eek:
My goal is 10st - I am 12lb off it and its alot, 7lb is alot too at any stage and when you are so close to goal its massive, don't knock it, its your 7lb and you will loose it and get back to your fab self!!!0 -
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Hi everyone,
Am new to boards.ie and this thread... I actually joined boards.ie so I could read about your journeys and get advice for my own!
Feel guilty about 'snooping' but it's great to see so many people in the same boat...
Joined WW 4 weeks ago and am down 11lb. Have about 40lb to go. Am heavier now than when I was pregnant and am disgusted with myself for letting it happen.
Still, I do think you have to be in the right frame of mind to undertake this - positive attiude is half the battle.
Am off to Prague on Sunday until Wednesday and am nervous as I don't want to put any of the weight back on. I think the answer is to control or avoid booze - when I drink, I eat anything that's not nailed down!
Thanks for allowing me to read all of your entries - will be in touch next week and will let you know how I fare... 0 -
Snaggle0705 wrote: »Hi everyone,
Am new to boards.ie and this thread... I actually joined boards.ie so I could read about your journeys and get advice for my own!
Feel guilty about 'snooping' but it's great to see so many people in the same boat...
Joined WW 4 weeks ago and am down 11lb. Have about 40lb to go. Am heavier now than when I was pregnant and am disgusted with myself for letting it happen.
Still, I do think you have to be in the right frame of mind to undertake this - positive attiude is half the battle.
Am off to Prague on Sunday until Wednesday and am nervous as I don't want to put any of the weight back on. I think the answer is to control or avoid booze - when I drink, I eat anything that's not nailed down!
Thanks for allowing me to read all of your entries - will be in touch next week and will let you know how I fare...
I went to prage last aug and came back to show a loss. You will walk the feet of yourself and it will cancel out all the wonderful beer you will be drinking. Most of the meat is griled but just be careful with Baked potatoes. The first night I asked for pbaked potato and got a normal baked potato, the next night I asked for baked potato and it was cubed roast spicy potatos and the 3rd night it was cubed roast potato with green beans and bacon all sort of mashed. Really yum.
I really would not worry as you will be walking all day, it is a beautiful city. If you have any questions, just pm me.
I hardly ever post on this thread anymore but am delighted to tell you all that I am now down 49.5lb and still positive (most of the time) I find it really helps posting in my food diary, it really keeps me on track. I hope to hit goal by the end of this ear. My leader and I have not talked about a goal yet.0 -
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MonkeySocks24 wrote: »Hey all, Congrats on weight loss. I am two weeks on WW. Doing ok. Just slightly worried because I got all WW food in etc and I got loads of WW snacks in. Is it ok too have a WW dessert everyday if you have the points for it??:rolleyes: It just seems weird that I can have a sweet thing everyday and still lose weight.
I eat junk! (too much junk!) I'm still losing weight (touch wood)
But I am trying to reign it in! Having a healthy balance is the most important thing. 0 -
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MonkeySocks24 wrote: »That is great to know Doc
No prob! Some of the healthier on here might kill me for saying it tho!
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Anyhoo don't forget you don't just have to have WW treats! There are lots of nice "real" options out there!
For example I found I really nice low points recipe for Choc orange brownies! I have them with low fat ice cream sometimes!
I also listed treats on a page here not so long ago that have low points!
*is very, very bold! :P*0 -
hey everyone, I've not been on too much in the last 2 weeks so have spent tonight catching up... and wow!! well done everyone! I went a bit off course lately and I know my problem is being full of enthusiasm for the first few weeks then losing interest. But I got loads of support on the food diary (big thanks!) so heres something I found tonight that inspired me to perservere and maybe it might help someone else out too
My favourite quote from it is "Healthy weight-loss is a slow process that can be frustrating at times. It's not a diet (four-letter word!), and it's not a quick-fix. It's a lifestyle change" Soooooo true!!!!
http://www.dailyspark.com/blog.asp?post=5_ways_to_keep_those_new_years_resolutions_on_track0 -
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Heres my update for the week!!
Lost 1.5lb, total loss 4st 9.5lb! Thrilled!!
Well done on all the losses! Keep it all up!! We can all get to goal!!
Just watched your vid for the first time... yay!!! Firstly, well done on an amazing loss, and secondly, well done on being a great motivator!!!! The shots of your meals look yummmmmmmmmy!!! 0 -
I am dreading easter!. Is there any WW easter eggs??? All I can think about is food food food! Dreaming about chocolate cake:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: Nothing taste as good as slim feels tho. Wearing really tight jeans today, can hardly breath but I am going to the cinema so if I wear them won't be tempted to eat!:p:p:pac::pac::pac: 0
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MonkeySocks24 wrote: »Hey all, Congrats on weight loss. I am two weeks on WW. Doing ok. Just slightly worried because I got all WW food in etc and I got loads of WW snacks in. Is it ok too have a WW dessert everyday if you have the points for it??:rolleyes: It just seems weird that I can have a sweet thing everyday and still lose weight.
I try not to spend more than 3points a day on treats but sometimes I do go over that!! :rolleyes:
I think you'll find as you lose more weight and your points get smaller you won't want to use your points on it and will not have them as much! That's what happened me!
When I started I had 27points and used loads on junk but now I'm allowed 20points and can't afford it!Just watched your vid for the first time... yay!!! Firstly, well done on an amazing loss, and secondly, well done on being a great motivator!!!! The shots of your meals look yummmmmmmmmy!!!
Thank you so much for watching the video. I find they help me keep motivated! I love doing them!
You'll make me blush!
I have been trying to make more of an effort with my meals lately! Really want to get that 5th stone!! :P0 -
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I try not to spend more than 3points a day on treats but sometimes I do go over that!! :rolleyes:
I think you'll find as you lose more weight and your points get smaller you won't want to use your points on it and will not have them as much! That's what happened me!
When I started I had 27points and used loads on junk but now I'm allowed 20points and can't afford it!
I hope so. I am allowed 24pts a day. Having around 2points on WW treats.
I had a really healthy dinner but feel so stuffed.. Went on a 40min brisk walk. Hope I can lose a decent amount by next sun!0 -
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Shinners13 wrote: »Monkey socks well done you!!!!
Thats a brilliant start keep up the good work!!
Well now 5 days into my first week and so far so good i seem to have gotten back into the swing of it thank god went and did a big shop today for the house bought lots of healthy foods and was really good!!!
Looking forward to weigh in on wednesday now once i keep going as i am till then!!!
Right now i am having a muller light yogurt orange and chocolate flavour and oh my god they are gorgeous well worth 1.5 pts i got them in Dunnes today 6 pack for €2.49!!
Theres these orange and choc ones x 2, Cherry vanilla and choc x 2 and vanilla and choc x 2 in the pack.
Ok well i will be off now i think got to go to bed soon for work in the morning!!! Lucky me haha!
Wooohooo someone starting just like me:D
It really helps to get the shopping in and pack the shelves with low fat healthy food because if you are anything like me I am a late night snacker and its handy just to reach for the rice cakes or whatever. Did you try the WW pizzas? so good! only 5pts and really filling. I am stuffed after it. not to bad on the purse either. The low fat tub of jelly in tescos is only 10kcals and really good if you have used up all points but starving. I bet you will do great on your weigh in! lets us know! are you keeping a food diary?? I am finding it really handy and looking at other peoples on here is giving me ideas for healthy snacks
Good luck of the weight loss x0 -
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Hi everyone, finally got up courage to step on scales today! Work very long hours so WW meetings practically impossible to attend regularly so joined WW at home. Only problem is it doesn't have a weigh in as such so am afraid that without the motivation will not be successful.
Plan is: Weigh in Monday mornings, post here instead of weekly meetings.
Height: 5 4
Start Weight: 13 2
Target: 9 7
I realise it's a lot to lose and am prepared to lose it slowly. Have 24 points/day as have very active job. First day went well used 22. Have a wedding this weekend though so am getting nervous about how to manage that, does anyone have any tips?
Hey milky Way! Welcome. Compared to me you don't have alot to lose! I am also doing WW at home! I find that keeping a diary here helps wit
h the motivtion. This is my third week on WW and I am down 6lbs. I also am allowed 24pts a day. If you save up points say 2pts a day until the wedding then you can relax at wedding but don't go mad! choose all the healthy options on menu, i know that weddings have limited choices! maybe skip the dessert? Drink spirits with zero or diet coke! Start up a diary so i can pop in and see how you are getting on:D
I am delighted someone else is starting like me!
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