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WeightWatchers & "How Many ProPoints?" Thread MkII
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ah yea i am. I was always an inbetween size as i have a small waist and a big belly so was always a size 15 or 17 rather than 14, 16 or 18
... im in between the 12-14 now. have lost 4.5 inches off my jelly belly and have lost 11lb in 6 weeks so i know i am doing well... was just disappointed that my hard work this week didnt show... hopefully next week it will.
am going to try and eat more of my weeklies this week. even if i use around the 20 mark just to see if it makes a difference. i earned 22 activity pp and only used 12 weeklies so i'll follow the advice and push on this week...
its just a blip! and at least its not a gain.... have to think positively!!!
Just remember 11lbs in 6 weeks is almost 2lbs a week on average! Good steady weight loss that stays off is better than speedy loss that goes back on! Sometimes your body just needs a week to adjust! Try using more weeklies (thats what they are there for)!!Seriously could do with some help, have a hen party this weekend and i am dreading how to manage it. All tips would be very grateful. I was down 3.5 this week and into a new stone really don't want to go back up. Well done on all the losses
I'd say save all your weeklies for it, on the day fill up all day on fruit,veg and 0pp soup and use a few dailies as you can. If you are eating out for it, go for a protein heavy meal rather than a carb heavy - like a steak with lots of veg/salad or a piece of fish. And if you are into spirits then just go with your diet mixers and have a glass of water with or between each one to slow down your drinking (obv not including the obligatory shots for a hen which have to be done)Hi all,
I lost 2lbs tonight! Thrilled as I feel the weight loss is very slow this time round.
Yesterday I tried on the dress I wore NYE, it didn't fit me right but it was the best out of a bad bunch lets say. I went out that night feeling just rotten. Dress was so tight on my stomach, I had a cushion/handbag on my belly all night. Felt like crap, it was a real final straw moment.
Yesterday I sat down with comfort in the same dress! And not a cushion it sight!
Really opened my eyes to not dwell so much on numbers.
I have a long way to go but I got a glimpse of the light at the end of the tunnel and I loved it!
I love that feeling, I squeezed myself into a pair of jeans on New Years and I was so uncomfortable all night - same as you bag or cushion in front of my belly, and each time I went to the loo it was harder to close the button til i eventually gave up and left it open (under a very loose top). Now the jeans fit comfortably and it feels amazing :-)0 -
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thanks.... i have been really good... just hope it shows...
How did you get on this week??? I know you have your weigh in tomorrow
Hiya! I put on my blog roughly how I got on this week! Walking every day, so I hope I do okay
http://tonesqueeze.blogspot.com/2012/02/valentines-day-vs-tomorrows-wi.html0 -
Just back from WI.... soooo disappointed ... STS...
really gave it socks this week...
Had a good chat to my leader and she said to use more weeklies and see how it goes this week....
She said the fact I earned 22 activity pp and only used 12 weeklies could be why... so she ordered me to eat more .. try and tally the amount of activity pp I earn with more weeklies...
Really disappointed but feck it... next week will be a good week.... (it bloody better be! :P )
Awh don't fret Ali. WE all know our bodies can play hard to get sometimes for some God unknown reason. It will show eventually, and sure you've been absolutely flyin along so far! And passed me might I add haha! So fret not! 0 -
Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay! I'm down 5 lbs today Flipping delighted!
That's 1st and 5 lbs I'm glad to see the back of!
Was extra good this week with the eating and the walking and, I have to say, delighted the Rugby was called off because it saved me going on a serious lash of Pints and the obligatory trip to the chipper after!
Well done on yer losses this week guys! This thread is a godsend! x
Amazeballs!! You go girl! 0 -
Hi all,
I lost 2lbs tonight! Thrilled as I feel the weight loss is very slow this time round.
Yesterday I tried on the dress I wore NYE, it didn't fit me right but it was the best out of a bad bunch lets say. I went out that night feeling just rotten. Dress was so tight on my stomach, I had a cushion/handbag on my belly all night. Felt like crap, it was a real final straw moment.
Yesterday I sat down with comfort in the same dress! And not a cushion it sight!
Really opened my eyes to not dwell so much on numbers.
I have a long way to go but I got a glimpse of the light at the end of the tunnel and I loved it!
Love that feeling! Congrats Foundry! Delighted for you 0 -
BaileyPants wrote: »Awh don't fret Ali. WE all know our bodies can play hard to get sometimes for some God unknown reason. It will show eventually, and sure you've been absolutely flyin along so far! And passed me might I add haha! So fret not!
Thanks baileypants....
I had a dirty dirty mcdonalds last night. I had 18pp left for the day so I decided to just go for it... went over by about 10pp so I took them out of this weeks weeklies and i got up this morning with a new outlook.
Have my lunch in here with me, and I have decided to try and use 2 extra pp a day... and keep up with my walking/joggin/zumba.... Hopefully it will start to shift this week....
I was bound to plateau at some point, and I was feeling very sorry for myself last night, but I just said feck it... its a long term not a short term thing... 0 -
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tiny_penguin wrote: »So I was doing my weird lunch time thing of pointing random foods from other peoples lunches (things I want to eat but think would be far to high to actually eat)
I had to laugh at this
I am the very same! I've found myself looking at other people's food and thinking oh my god DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY POINTS ARE IN THAT!!
I am completely brain washed
I have a measuring spoon set that I bring with me everywhere! Better safe than sorry 0 -
Cliodhna26 wrote: »I had to laugh at this I am the very same! I've found myself looking at other people's food and thinking oh my god DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY POINTS ARE IN THAT!!
I am completely brain washed
I have a measuring spoon set that I bring with me everywhere! Better safe than sorry
Totally the same - one of the girls had a wrap that had 15pp in it - 54% of RDA for fat. And my wrap that is the same size but different filling was only 6pp! I try not to say things out loud unless people ask, cos it does tend to put people off the food sometimes!0 -
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tiny_penguin wrote: »Cheeky_gal wrote: »Can someone help me on this cause I'm quite confused.
I have 19 points left for today and I would love a mocha! Serious craving for one!
My question is though, would I be able to have 6 mochas a day and still lose weight? Considering they're 5 points each and my allowance is 30.
Obviously I'm not going to do this but is this the logic behind the points system?
The logic under any system is if you had only this every day you would lose weight in the short term - but its not sustainable or healthy or anything so this is not encouraged.
While technically you can eat anything you want once you stay within your propoints you are strongly encouraged to choose as many of the filling and healthy foods as you can as these are the keys to general health and long term weight loss sustainability. Its flexible as it allows for the treats and the occasional naughty thing and its realistic this way as it does not rule out any foods completely. But as I said you are encourage to eat the filling and healthy options.
Thanks for the reply Tiny_penguin
Would a mocha every third day be ok then? Before I joined weight watchers I used to have a mocha every day, now I have one twice a week but since joining I feel guilty for having even those two
I don't eat any crap really other than a weight watchers wafer bar every second day.0 -
Cheeky_gal wrote: »Thanks for the reply Tiny_penguin
Would a mocha every third day be ok then? Before I joined weight watchers I used to have a mocha every day, now I have one twice a week but since joining I feel guilty for having even those two
I don't eat any crap really other than a weight watchers wafer bar every second day.
can you make them a healthier way, skimmed milk may be! glad my pespi max is sugar free, although I do try and cut back as its not healthy for you either!:) I wouldn't feel guilty as long as your tracking it every day.0 -
Cheeky_gal wrote: »Thanks for the reply Tiny_penguin
Would a mocha every third day be ok then? Before I joined weight watchers I used to have a mocha every day, now I have one twice a week but since joining I feel guilty for having even those two
I don't eat any crap really other than a weight watchers wafer bar every second day.
In relation to your love of mochas, in my opinion that's EXACTLY what the 49 weeklies are there for
I think they are amazing!0 -
Cliodhna26 wrote: »I had to laugh at this I am the very same! I've found myself looking at other people's food and thinking oh my god DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY POINTS ARE IN THAT!!
I am completely brain washed
I have a measuring spoon set that I bring with me everywhere! Better safe than sorry
I always do that There was this girl who used to work in my office and I was shocked that she had easily used up all her points or more (i'd say she would be on 29) before she had even had her dinner. 11am break was always a chocolate muffin (12PP in the Cuisine de France ones) and a chocolate bar (approx 7PP) and lunch was a sandwich (approx 9PP), full fat packet of tayto or hunky dory's (approx 6PP) and a full fat bottle of 7up (5PP)...!! :eek:
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Down 2lb at WI I am not counting my eggs yet though because I am sick, and what usually happens when I am sick is I drop a decent amount of weight and then I gain the following week (even though I have been really good). So would be super happy for a STS next week.
6lbs to go til I get in to the 14's again
And 11lbs til I get to where I was last August/July Really want to reach this one by 22nd April (my OH's birthday), which gives me 10 weeks, I think that's do-able.
Had a bit of a treat tonight, chicken nuggets and chips from the chipper Don't feel one bit guilty though because I told myself I could have it as long as I honestly track it First time ever tracking a post WI treat 0 -
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Cheeky_gal wrote: »Thanks for the reply Tiny_penguin
Would a mocha every third day be ok then? Before I joined weight watchers I used to have a mocha every day, now I have one twice a week but since joining I feel guilty for having even those two
I don't eat any crap really other than a weight watchers wafer bar every second day.
Like was suggested by someone else you can make them lower with skimmed milk and have them everyday - i mean a mocha a day is prob fine if you are tracking it honestly and eating well the rest of the time. Also I make home made ones (not as good but i cant afford to buy them all the time and i love them too) and I use options or highlights and warm whisked skimmed milk - can do them for 2 or 3pp which is grand to have everyday.
using all your propoints on mochas in inadvisable - but having one every couple of days or even counted properly every day would be grand i'd say!0 -
first day of operation bulk up the points is done... all pps gone for the day...
would you believe it the wii fit actually has me down weight already ha!!! i dont believe the wii though... never!
Trying to drink a bit more water as well...
well done on all the losses ladies.... you are doing great!!! 0 -
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tiny_penguin wrote: »Had fish and chips tonight WW style! even made my own creamy salad dressing to make the meal seem even more indulgent and all for 12pp! I couldnt be more stuffed. After making my own home made wedges am never going to bother with frozen chips again. You get so much more when they are home made and they are much tastier!!
Well done everyone on their losses!! Heres to another week
How did you make your wedges (exact instructions if possible, i'm a bit of a novice)? 0 -
How did you make your wedges (exact instructions if possible, i'm a bit of a novice)?
Just posted details of my whole dinner on my bloghttp://59lbstogo.blogspot.com/2012/02/fish-and-chips.html 0 -
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just wondering if any of ya have a recipe for a WW friendly pizza base...
Me and the lil one going to make home made pizzas on saturday (she loves pizza and its a good way of sneaking extra veggies into her diet! sly mammy i know... )
Got all the toppings sorted... I use the low fat mozzarella from aldi, its 1pp for 30g.... have chorizo, peppers, mushrooms etc....
just stuck for a base... (i used a slice of bread rolled out really thinly and fried in low fat spray before... but want something a little bit doughy this time... )
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just wondering if any of ya have a recipe for a WW friendly pizza base...
Me and the lil one going to make home made pizzas on saturday (she loves pizza and its a good way of sneaking extra veggies into her diet! sly mammy i know... )
Got all the toppings sorted... I use the low fat mozzarella from aldi, its 1pp for 30g.... have chorizo, peppers, mushrooms etc....
just stuck for a base... (i used a slice of bread rolled out really thinly and fried in low fat spray before... but want something a little bit doughy this time... )
Any ideas????
This one is from the complete kitchen and it serves 4
200g strong white bread flour
200g plain white flour
1tsp salt
1tsp fast action yeast
2tsps olive oil
250ml tepid water
Combine all the dry ingredients in a bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the oil and almost all of the water (the water should feel just warm - if it is too hot it may kill of the yeast) Use a table knife or spoon to bring the liquid and flour together, adding just enough additional tepid water to make a soft dough that comes together without being sticky, leaving the bowl clean.
Dust the worksurface with flour and knead the dough for 3-4mins until it feels soft springy and elastic. If you prod the dough the indentation should spring back lightly. Return the dough to the bowl and cover with cling film, and leave for 1hr til it has doubled in size.
Punch the dough to deflate it, divide it into 4 balls. Dust baking trays with flour and shape each ball into a flat disc and gently flatten it with a rolling pin before rolling it into a 20cm round.
When you have put your toppings on it just takes 12-16 minutes.
The recipe says these are 13pp each - and it includes 0pp tomato sauce , cherry tomatoes, basil, 125g reduced fat mozzerella and 25g of parmasan and it serves 4!0 -
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Cliodhna26 wrote: »I have a recipe for cookies that requires polyunsaturated margerine..
Could anyone tell me what brand of margerine this is? I have googled and googled but I am none the wiser!
Thanks!
How about Soy Spread? It's very difficult to get, the only place I know that definately sells it is Nolans in Clontarf 0 -
tiny_penguin wrote: »This one is from the complete kitchen and it serves 4
200g strong white bread flour
200g plain white flour
1tsp salt
1tsp fast action yeast
2tsps olive oil
250ml tepid water
Combine all the dry ingredients in a bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the oil and almost all of the water (the water should feel just warm - if it is too hot it may kill of the yeast) Use a table knife or spoon to bring the liquid and flour together, adding just enough additional tepid water to make a soft dough that comes together without being sticky, leaving the bowl clean.
Dust the worksurface with flour and knead the dough for 3-4mins until it feels soft springy and elastic. If you prod the dough the indentation should spring back lightly. Return the dough to the bowl and cover with cling film, and leave for 1hr til it has doubled in size.
Punch the dough to deflate it, divide it into 4 balls. Dust baking trays with flour and shape each ball into a flat disc and gently flatten it with a rolling pin before rolling it into a 20cm round.
When you have put your toppings on it just takes 12-16 minutes.
The recipe says these are 13pp each - and it includes 0pp tomato sauce , cherry tomatoes, basil, 125g reduced fat mozzerella and 25g of parmasan and it serves 4!
Thanks Tiny!Hi!
this is my first post, so a little nervous! I've been going to ww since mid Oct and have lost about 18lbs, not great but alright i guess! fitting size 14's comfortably now but DYIN to be a 12! however I'm really struggling at the moment to stick to the 26 propoints per day and always seem to be going over them! I have a busy lifestyle as i am doing a masters and I'm working aswell so its pretty tough, trying to live the life of a student and also loose weight isn't a great combo! loosin motivation at the moment, anyone got any tips?!!
thanks!
Hi Carneen,
Firstly well done on the 18lbs... that is brilliant!!!
Everyone on here loses motivation at some point, I stayed the same this week and had an evening of feeling really sorry for myself.. but the folks on here are great for giving you a kick in the right direction.
I can only imagine how tough things are for you, I work full time and that is hard enough let alone studying for a masters! You must be driven off your trolly!!!
My first tip would be to pop in and out here when you can. It really has been a godsend to me... When you are having a bad day/bad week there is always someone on here that feels the same or has felt the same and has come out the other end.
Secondly, mix up your food. I'm back on WW for like the 4th time. Each time I did it before I always got peed off coz I felt all I was eating was salad, salad bloody salad... :mad: But this time around I am using my days off to make soups and buying different fruits and veg each week, like one week I got avocado which I had only ever had in guacamole form! just to make a change.... Also try pointing some of your favourite foods. I'm a wagon for chicken burgers and I pointed them the other night... only 4pp when grilled... now all I need is a skinny bun and I am happy out!
When I work long hours (like today ) I bring copious amounts of fruit and lower fat munchies... i love the light choices biccies from tesco... lovely with a cuppa...
Lots of us on here have blogs too. (most of us are novices... myself being the biggest novice of them all :P ) but its good to get a good rant down or if you have a good tip or recipe its great to get it all out on screen.
Anyway... I have rambled on enough here.... ha! Can you tell I don't want to launch into the mountain of paperwork on my desk this morning! :P
Good luck! and keep us all posted on your progress!!! Onward & downwards! 0 -
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Hi All,
Down 2.5lbs at WI last nite, thats 7.5lbs in 2 weeks, so happy:D
I am very nervous about today though. Have to go out for lunhc with work today and am also meeting friends for dinner and drinks tonight. Don't know how I am going to stick within the 49 weeklies today and it's only day 1 of my week.
Where we're going for lunch is usually carvery - Beef or Chicken with Mash and Veg. Have no idea how to point this as I don't know what has been added to the mash etc.
I am going to a restaurant called café bliss tonight off George's street in Dublin. It's €10 for main course and its BYOB:) Great value money wise but again I don't know what my best option food wise would be Has anyone else been here before?? Also, how many points are in a bottle of ww wine?
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Hi All,
Down 2.5lbs at WI last nite, thats 7.5lbs in 2 weeks, so happy:D
I am very nervous about today though. Have to go out for lunhc with work today and am also meeting friends for dinner and drinks tonight. Don't know how I am going to stick within the 49 weeklies today and it's only day 1 of my week.
Where we're going for lunch is usually carvery - Beef or Chicken with Mash and Veg. Have no idea how to point this as I don't know what has been added to the mash etc.
I am going to a restaurant called café bliss tonight off George's street in Dublin. It's €10 for main course and its BYOB:) Great value money wise but again I don't know what my best option food wise would be Has anyone else been here before?? Also, how many points are in a bottle of ww wine?
Thanks
Had a look at the menu on menu pages and I would say your best choices for main course are:
Greek Salad
Vegetarian Chilli
Cajun Chicken Wrap
Ratatouille Wrap
Piri Piri (which I am guessing is spicy chicken)
WW Wine is 12PP per bottle (You can get it in JC's in Swords) but if you are planning on getting merry, I don't think that would help as it is only 8% per bottle (so double the strength of alcopops).
For the carvery, try to stick to meat without fat or breadcrumbs or anything deep fat fried. Go with mash potatoe (leave the roast ones - 4PP per roastie) and what I would do is try and guestimate how many grams of it are on your plate and then add a few PP for whatever is added. Don't forget to PP the stuffing and gravy too. I would say (from eating where you're going, just so the ladies don't think i'm talking through my ar*e lol) it is about 200g of mash (so 4PP) and then I would probably add 2 or 3PP for whatever has been added to it.
Most importantly, enjoy!! Life is for living and we can't all be perfect all the time, and if you do have a little slip, draw a line under it and start again tomorrow (no chicken fillet roll ha ha). 0 -
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Most importantly, enjoy!! Life is for living and we can't all be perfect all the time, and if you do have a little slip, draw a line under it and start again tomorrow (no chicken fillet roll ha ha).
Thanks a mill. 8% is nothing, think I'll stick to the vodka - not sure how well the restuarant will take it though walking in with a naggin. ha ha ha it is bring your own drink by the way im not just sneaking it in
I'll try make the best choices I can and be extra good for the rest of the week then and up the exercise. Have a great weekend:D0 -
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I was down 1.5 this week back in to the 11's great to see it slowly heading in the right direction I will get there in the end!
This week is going to be a hard one! I have 4 birthdays, my MIL was last night but we made this cake for her http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scH2BtXBupw&feature=g-user-f&context=G2cb9c1fUCGXQYbcTJ33Z8jBbYB32JDfYuVHIhsaHI6F4T_zl9ONE it's out of the complete kitchen book and was lovely really enjoyed it!
tomorrow night I have a party to go to, I'm helping make the food so that will help I hope, then my sons 11th birthday on Monday and my Mothers birthday Sunday!
I will be making all the cakes etc so it will help and I guess the key is track and plan them in! so next week I will let you all know if it is possible to lose weight and have so many cakes etc in the way 0 -
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