WeightWatchers & "How Many ProPoints?" Thread MkII

kildareash

Seven pages in one day!!!!
I had read about three or four yesterday, so I will go back and read the rest now. My bosses aren't in the office this morning, so I might get a chance to take some of the recipes off the old thread.

I was up .5lb this week, was a little disappointed as I had been really good. But I haven't exercised at all. I just don't seem to have the energy.
But I was thinking if the weather was fine over the weekend, I might persuade the OH to take a trip up to Glendalough or Mount Leinster.

Had my tests on Wednesday, so it looks like my gallbladder is packed with stones and is going to have to come out. Don't know when, have to go back to the consultant in a few weeks and we'll make a plan then.

Although pain and surgery is not good, I think this is the healthy eating kick up the behind that I needed. Knowing that the wrong kind of food is going to have me in agony, I am much more careful about what I eat and how I cook things.

kildareash

bubbaloo wrote: »

I had the Aldi yellow fin sole last night for dinner - yum yum yum for only 4PP.

Doc told me to stick to chicken and fish, but I don't eat fish at all.
Any suggestions for something that might not be too fishy to start with?

Lady Lainy

I really don't like fish, but that Aldi Yellow sole fin is nice, not overly fishy at all, and it can be cooked from frozen which is SO handy...its my go to dinner

bubbaloo

kildareash wrote: »

Doc told me to stick to chicken and fish, but I don't eat fish at all.
Any suggestions for something that might not be too fishy to start with?

I'm not a big fish eater either and found the Aldi one very tasty. I'd never touch shellfish or strong flavoured seafood (other than salmon) but really like cod or whiting (baked with a little balsamic glaze). It's low in PP too and delicious with boiled spuds and steamed veg. God, my mouth is watering now at the thought of it. Ha ha!
Salmon is stronger in flavour but I like it mixed in with pasta and a tomato based sauce. A bit of courgette is nice with that too.
Bon Apetit!

lil kc

Whoop feeling the joys of life this morning ha ha! Got up early and I was in the gym by 9.30am for 30 mins of cardio and 30 mins of weights, crunches and stretches. AND wait for it ... I RAN for a good 4 minutes ha ha ha. Couldn't believe that I didn't pass out. Chuffed with myself.

Things i'm loving this week are readybrek (I keep saying it, miracle!), spinach sauteed in a tsp of olive oil, garlic and pinch of salt, makes a great side and so good for you, and Banana and Raspberry smoothies for an 11am snack.

These 2 lbs are going whether they like it or not and thats the end of it!

lil kc

Haven't tried the batcherlors beans, it was my leader that said it but if I can save 2pp then i'm all for them

Shoe Lover

I'm really trying to incorporate fish into my diet too! I recommend going to your local fishmonger if there is one near you. They will help you and give you the best advice, esp if you are a fish novice like me! I find that fish cakes, fish stirfry or fish pie are the best to begin with - I don't like an overwhelming fish taste, white fish could be best. Check out the Bord Bia site, they have a fish promotion on at the mo with lots of recipes.

http://www.bordbia.ie/aboutfood/recipes/fish/Pages/default.aspx

lil kc

kashmir wrote: »

Howdy all, been flat out in work (not complaining!!) for the past couple of days so haven't had much time to catch up. Got a bit of a shock when I logged on initially and saw the thread was closed....found the new one. Can't believe y'all gone through 7 pages already, can't leave you alone for 5 mins

Debating whether to WI in or not at lunch time, haven't done hardly any walking and have eaten all around me all week.........I'll let you know later. Well done to all you motivated, hard working people.

Do it do it do it and draw a line under the week!

oat

Monife wrote: »

Your good week will possibly show next week.

Try changing what you have for breakfast even. If you have porridge, try having egg and rashers/sausages or fruit salad with yoghurt and some nuts. Or for lunch, try something different, if it is always salads, try incorporating some pasta or more protein or have a wrap or pitta. For dinner, if you are having the same carb all the time with your dinner (eg: potatoes) try having something different this week like rice or pasta or don't have any carbs with dinner if you can manage that.

If you aren't exercising much, try upping it a bit. Or try something different, if you are walking all the time, try go for a swim or a hike type walk.

Thanks, I'll change from porridge to fruit and see how I get on, I'll review my lunches and dinners and try and mix them up a little. I normally do aerobics once a week so I'm gonna do it twice this week and keep up the walking.

Baby75

Question on BMI I was checking what mine would be when I get to goal around 8 and a half to 9 stone seeing how I feel when I get there, I am only 4ft 10 so the BMI is telling me I would still be over weight! it suggest I should be 7 stone for a healty BMI to me thats to thin :eek: I was always 8 and a half to 9 stone and I hadnt a pick on me I was very fit, worked with horses so Im thinking I will never get in to a healthy BMI range as it does not take in muscle or bone denisty in to account!
What do you all think!

Kay_80

That seems very very small baby75 my mum is the same height of you & yrs ago doing WW she got down to 8 stone & was told by her dr & WW leader that she was too skinny, looked gaunt & needed to gain 7-14lb.

I think while BMI is a good guide - it is only that because it doesn't take into account all the other things you pointed out. 2 ppl who are exactly the same height can have very different body shapes & skeleton size & what looks good on one might look terrible on the other.

Your goal weight seems really sensible, you have the right idea see how you feel when you get there, & if you're really concerned maybe talk to your dr on it? That's what I'm going to do because my initial goal weight is to get to 10.7 & probably lower that to 9.10 - 10.0 to give myself a bit of leeway but I know myself if I was even 9.7 I'd look very skinny I'm short but have a big skeleton my hips & shoulders are wide so I'd be quite hour glass shaped I picked my goal based on the top end of the BMI scale for my height but I know the lower end was 7.6- 8.0 stone & I was thinking um no way!! I'd look horrible!!

Edited cos I rechecked & lower end is 7.6 O_O

So I say use as a guide only & see how you look & feel

Lady Lainy

Baby75 wrote: »

Question on BMI I was checking what mine would be when I get to goal around 8 and a half to 9 stone seeing how I feel when I get there, I am only 4ft 10 so the BMI is telling me I would still be over weight! it suggest I should be 7 stone for a healty BMI to me thats to thin :eek: I was always 8 and a half to 9 stone and I hadnt a pick on me I was very fit, worked with horses so Im thinking I will never get in to a healthy BMI range as it does not take in muscle or bone denisty in to account!
What do you all think!

yeah i think BMI can be slightly out dated....cos like a guy could weight 200lbs but be muscle...and still be "over weight" according to BMI.

Like I'll never get to my BMI range...cos i'd look like a shriviled prune...i do have a broad build...short and stocky....like i was stocky from day one....born with dislocated shoulder...cos i wouldnt fit LOL and i do have "heavy" bones....I've been to the hospital and had the Bone density scans to prove that :P haha!

Read up if you can more about fat percentage, and the healthy range...

aspie mum

I can never make a nice pastry or dough crust so last night i got the napolina pizza bases both bases worked out at 23 pp so I covered them in passatta and then in a bowel I put chopped green and yellow peppers red onion and 100g grated ww chesse in a bowl and added some gallic and chilli flakes and black pepper with oregno and mixed it all up divided it across the two basses and baked in a hot 220 oven for 10 minutes 28 pp for the lot

Just had a half for 7pp delish

the bases are freezer friendly so I now have 3 lunches in the oven to serve with a side salad and a bowl of lovely homemade soup.......made the soup at the same time and will freeze 3 bowels as well...sorted for next week as I have to do my year end returns before the accountant gets ansty looking for them ..I hate paperwork :pac::pac::pac:

You could probably add mushroom and other 0pp stuff as well but that was all I had in.

Naid23

Lady Lainy wrote: »

I use Blue Dragon or Amoy Light Coconut milk alot for marinades, but I'd be throwing out the marinade and not actually eating it, its great for tenderising chicken

400ml (full can) Full Fat coconut milk is 19pp (half the can is is 9pp)
400ml (full can) Reduced Fat Coconut Milk is 13pp (half the can is 6pp)

I'm cooking for one, so when I do use it, the most i'd ever use would be about 150ml of the reduced fat version which is 3pp.

but realistically curries aren't the best option for losing weight...sorry i have to say it before someone pounce on ya for wanting to have a curry while on a diet... I have the odd Thai green curry at home...but like once or twice a month at the most

Thanks Lady Lainy, I know there not the best Points wise but I'm limiting it to a treat every couple of weeks and even with that its a home made treat with lots of veg.

GT_TDI_150

dont forget to have you're weights in to me by 00:00 tonight;)

Lady Lainy

GT_TDI_150 wrote: »

dont forget to have you're weights in to me by 00:00 tonight;)

when will it be published then?

LORNLAKES22

Hi there can anyone give me some advice - went for my first WI last night did not lose any weight - now I am following the points - did eat pretty healthily anyway but I feel my portion sizes were probably over generous so I have cut them down for carbs and protein and upped my vegetable and fruit intake - cut out the odd choc bar crisps etc so they no longer feature and thats not a prob - I walk about 5k twice a week and go to a spinning class twice a week - All this I was doing for the last 4 weeks anyway before I joined WW - but my weight was not going down so thats why I decided to join WW thought that if I followed a structured plan and tracked and pointed what I was eating it would kick start the weight loss - so far this week I have stuck to my dailies and have so far only used about 10 of the weeklies and not eaten any of my exercise points - also drinking water throughout the day. - anybody got any tips , or words of wisdom to get me through the next couple of days

misslt

LORNLAKES22 wrote: »

Hi there can anyone give me some advice - went for my first WI last night did not lose any weight - now I am following the points - did eat pretty healthily anyway but I feel my portion sizes were probably over generous so I have cut them down for carbs and protein and upped my vegetable and fruit intake - cut out the odd choc bar crisps etc so they no longer feature and thats not a prob - I walk about 5k twice a week and go to a spinning class twice a week - All this I was doing for the last 4 weeks anyway before I joined WW - but my weight was not going down so thats why I decided to join WW thought that if I followed a structured plan and tracked and pointed what I was eating it would kick start the weight loss - so far this week I have stuck to my dailies and have so far only used about 10 of the weeklies and not eaten any of my exercise points - also drinking water throughout the day. - anybody got any tips , or words of wisdom to get me through the next couple of days

I would definitely say get a kitchen scales and weigh everything you eat.

Portion control is a HUGE factor, you could be eating twice what you think you are - then thats twice the points!

It's really impossible to do properly with no kitchen scales. I prefer digital ones myself.

I got a brabantia one that is quite good, I know some of the guys here were raving over a salter one! Check out Argos, etc.

aspie mum

LORNLAKES22 wrote: »

Hi there can anyone give me some advice - went for my first WI last night did not lose any weight - now I am following the points - did eat pretty healthily anyway but I feel my portion sizes were probably over generous so I have cut them down for carbs and protein and upped my vegetable and fruit intake - cut out the odd choc bar crisps etc so they no longer feature and thats not a prob - I walk about 5k twice a week and go to a spinning class twice a week - All this I was doing for the last 4 weeks anyway before I joined WW - but my weight was not going down so thats why I decided to join WW thought that if I followed a structured plan and tracked and pointed what I was eating it would kick start the weight loss - so far this week I have stuck to my dailies and have so far only used about 10 of the weeklies and not eaten any of my exercise points - also drinking water throughout the day. - anybody got any tips , or words of wisdom to get me through the next couple of days

Keep at it for another couple of weeks but weigh everything and track at every meal sometimes or body work in mysterious ways even if you pick point it...my leader did an exercise the other week and put toghther a bowl of pickings and it came to nearly 14 pp i nearly died that stopped me picking..

Please it is so important in the first few weeks to weigh everything the goes in your mouth you can be supprise at how heavy some breads and meat are.
Dont give up keep at it you will see results also eat all your weekley if not using your activity points
but as Lainey says add more lean proteins for a better result and long term better health When I started the programme it was on the old points system and I used a lot on sugary snacks but now reach for fruit as its free. keep it up I know it is hard when its not comming off

Plan weigh point and check it again when you are starting

LORNLAKES22

Thanks for your replies will certainly double check the weights as I know I was quite shocked when I compared a medium portion of rice on WW with what I would have considered a medium portion !!!

Baby75

thanks for the replies Kay and Lainy I do think the BMI system is out of date must look in to fat % etc did any one hear that add on the radio about waist size and preventing heart disease!

right Im off now for walk second one today! Ive had my first bad day in 4 weeks so doing some more exercise to help off set it! lovely healthy dinner planned to night

m'lady

Hi Baby75, I'm the same height as you and have said same thing, there is absolutely no way I could be 7/8 stone, I'd look emaciated! I'd be very happy at 8.5-9 stone, extremely happy actually! I wouldn't say I've a big frame, but I am quite busty, so I'd like to go in and out in the right places!

Eabhabear

LORNLAKES22 wrote: »

Hi there can anyone give me some advice - went for my first WI last night did not lose any weight - now I am following the points - did eat pretty healthily anyway but I feel my portion sizes were probably over generous so I have cut them down for carbs and protein and upped my vegetable and fruit intake - cut out the odd choc bar crisps etc so they no longer feature and thats not a prob - I walk about 5k twice a week and go to a spinning class twice a week - All this I was doing for the last 4 weeks anyway before I joined WW - but my weight was not going down so thats why I decided to join WW thought that if I followed a structured plan and tracked and pointed what I was eating it would kick start the weight loss - so far this week I have stuck to my dailies and have so far only used about 10 of the weeklies and not eaten any of my exercise points - also drinking water throughout the day. - anybody got any tips , or words of wisdom to get me through the next couple of days

I was up 0.5lb my first WI and my leader said that it can be normal for people to STS or be up a little the first week. It can take time for our bodies to adjust and for us to get use to the plan. The following week I had a loss and haven't looked back since. So stick with it and weigh your portions and you should see a loss next week

Mother Teresa

Wow lotsa changes here, but great to see a fresh thread and lots of fresh motivation!
I'm more of a lurker than a poster, but looking fowrard to reading and eating some new recipes. Hopefully this is the next phase/new phase of a successful journey for all

GT_TDI_150

peeps, 7 people that had indicated that they might be joining the 'league that isnt really a league' thingy(aka the WW motovational tool) havent returned with weights yet .... remember midnight tonight

Monife

Very quiet on here this evening...

GT_TDI_150

has been, I've pm'd you ....but just realised that you already know!;)

shannon82

misslt wrote: »

I would definitely say get a kitchen scales and weigh everything you eat.

Portion control is a HUGE factor, you could be eating twice what you think you are - then thats twice the points!

It's really impossible to do properly with no kitchen scales. I prefer digital ones myself.

I got a brabantia one that is quite good, I know some of the guys here were raving over a salter one! Check out Argos, etc.

Any Salter one in particular? heading to Argos and theres 3 that look ok €25-30, suppose I will have to look more into it.

Have been following this thread for a while, however I cant seem to post from my mobile and dont always have access to the PC.

Had my 4th weigh in, wk1 sts, wk2 -3.5 wk3 +1.5 and wk 4 -1, so its been a bit up and down. Have 1 more wi and then im off on hols, have to be really good. Have also started the c25k am on wk 3 day 3 its tough but you feel great(usually an hour after!) going to try and do it when im away.

I love the recipes and for once I'm going to print them off and cook them and bung them in the freezer. Had a tesco ready meal last night and I dont think I want to have another, they are a waste of points.

Lady Lainy

shannon82 wrote: »

Any Salter one in particular? heading to Argos and theres 3 that look ok €25-30, suppose I will have to look more into it.

Have been following this thread for a while, however I cant seem to post from my mobile and dont always have access to the PC.

Had my 4th weigh in, wk1 sts, wk2 -3.5 wk3 +1.5 and wk 4 -1, so its been a bit up and down. Have 1 more wi and then im off on hols, have to be really good. Have also started the c25k am on wk 3 day 3 its tough but you feel great(usually an hour after!) going to try and do it when im away.

I love the recipes and for once I'm going to print them off and cook them and bung them in the freezer. Had a tesco ready meal last night and I dont think I want to have another, they are a waste of points.

as long as its a digital kitchen scales....any brand any price will do

Rebeleen

Monife wrote: »

Skinny Doll's Blog has a list of takeaways and their PP. I love chicken and cashew nuts which is 9PP and then add the PP for rice. Or duck, it's fairly low in PP if you take all the fat off, which I do, because I hate fat.

http://theskinnydollsjourney.blogspot.com/p/sweet.html

Thanks for the link monife.....jeez there's loads on there!!!!

flamelily

evening all, I am a long time lurker first time poster!! but been peeking at the WW threads for a couple of weeks I re-joined WW after a looong break and am slowly getting to grips with the new propoints (much prefer the new program!!!)

Lost 5.5 pounds my first week so was a happy bunny.....but to my horror I was up 0.5 pounds this week and I don't understand why :eek:.....I tracked everything and didn't exceed my points.....so went off the rails last night and ate all around me:(......am back on the straight and narrow today but wondering what I could have done wrong??? and advice or motivation would be much appreciated!!!

izzy24

Hey... Tried the healthy lasagne with the quorn mince... not a huge fan dont think will be making it again with it... Its Friday wohooo cant wait for lie in in the morning:D...

Lady Lainy

sometimes it just takes a while to show...our bodies dont know we have WI days..the body burns weight at its own rate...doesnt work on a 7 day week.

Could have been a difference in the clothes/shoes you were wearing....or if you had a heavy meal in the day...it hadnt cleared your system yet. Did you drink alot of water before your WI...lil small things can throw the scales...but not your actual progress...took me along time to not get so hung up on the scales....mind you i still love seeing the losses....but if i dont see a loss...when i feel i should have seen it....i just chalk to down to it'll show me next week...

i've worked my ass off this week....literly...my ass is KILLING from squats and weights and lunges ect....if i dont see a big loss tomorrow morning...i'll still know i've done things write...ate right, drank my water and exercised alot...more than i have since....oooh last summer i say... (j just finished college last week)

did you eat anything excessively salty..maybe retaining extra water...or are you due your TOM soon, that can show a false gain in the scales, as i say...if you did things right...ie...within your points...with primarily healthy foods, your loss will show another time...

flamelily

thanks lainey......and yes its about to be TOM so that may be what it was after being bold yesterday I stuck to my points like glue today!!! and you are right I need to stop being so hung up on the scales!!!!

need to start exercising as well.....I have no excuse I have a perfectly good treadmill in my kitchen currently masquarading as a clothes horse

Lady Lainy

I dwell on the scales way too much still...i peek WAY too many times during the week....i try not let it get me down...just try and move on and work harder

GT_TDI_150

GT_TDI_150 wrote: »

peeps, 7 people that had indicated that they might be joining the 'league that isnt really a league' thingy(aka the WW motovational tool) havent returned with weights yet .... remember midnight tonight

tick-tock-tick-tock ....

misslt

GT_TDI_150 wrote: »

tick-tock-tick-tock ....

Am I in? I forget!!

GT_TDI_150

misslt wrote: »

Am I in? I forget!!

yup;)

Lady Lainy

GT_TDI_150 wrote: »

yup;)

Sure this week is the starting weights isnt it, its next weeks results are the ones that really count!

misslt

Oh good!

For me next week is on Monday...I hate having my WI at the beginning of the week!

GT_TDI_150

Lady Lainy wrote: »

Sure this week is the starting weights isnt it, its next weeks results are the ones that really count!

exactly, but if i dont have someones weight this week their starting week will be next week and their first % wont show till the week after again

Caros

ASked the following in t'other place but didn't get a reply so here goes here, anyone know if we only get 3 booklets in WW, I got Enjoy your food (blue cover) and Start Losing Weight (orange cover) in Week one and then Live the plan (red cover) on the 2nd week. Is that it??? Didn't get any since!
Years and years ago when I did this I got about 8 booklets at least!

Monife

Caros wrote: »

ASked the following in t'other place but didn't get a reply so here goes here, anyone know if we only get 3 booklets in WW, I got Enjoy your food (blue cover) and Start Losing Weight (orange cover) in Week one and then Live the plan (red cover) on the 2nd week. Is that it??? Didn't get any since!
Years and years ago when I did this I got about 8 booklets at least!

Yeah thats all the booklets you get. When you reach 5% and 10% (if you have not done already) you get a booklet for each of them and also another when you reach goal.

Lady Lainy

Down 1.6lbs Thats all my exam weight from last few weeks gone woooo
It might be a small loss...but not feeling bloated at all and have tonnes of energy...hell its 8am on a SATURDAY and i'm up :O

kildareash

Well done lady! 1.6lbs is by no way a small loss, u worked ur ass off for it this wk and really deserve it...onwards and downwards

Cld u bottle some of ur energy and send it to me? I'm wide awake but glued to the bed

Lady Lainy

I literly had ants in my pants....cudnt stay in bed any more... haha...was actually TRYING to go to sleep. cos i usually dont WI till about 10.30 on saturday....so its like....3 hours early this week LOL!

NSV - Non scale victory as someone called it. ha ha....all the stiffness and pain is gone gone gone from those work outs!

Now..I Just wish the weather would make up its mind what its going to be today...need to figure out what i'm wearing to this communion...maxi dress or top a linen trousers....I think we have to walk thru a field :O getting to the house...new house...no driveway yet...so i'm predicting....grass stains....

flamelily

morning

woo hoo on the weight loss Lainey, tis always nice to see the weight going down!!! I was up at the crack of dawn thanks to my little people :eek: so am fed and watered and hoping that I can get out for a walk......but the weather is horrible outside!!!:(

Lady Lainy

flamelily wrote: »

morning

woo hoo on the weight loss Lainey, tis always nice to see the weight going down!!! I was up at the crack of dawn thanks to my little people :eek: so am fed and watered and hoping that I can get out for a walk......but the weather is horrible outside!!!:(

My little person woke me at 6am....but she has 4 legs and a tail....yeah looking kinda crappy for the day...got new phone few weeks ago...so i got a message from one the apps....notifying me there is rain 30km away moving towards me from the north....kinda insane what you can do with apps LOL

flamelily

hehehe thats mad......I have yet to upgrade my phone to something that allows apps, do you have the WW app??? I have heard mixed reviews about it
no rain here thankfully but the wind is mental and I somehow don't think flying will earn me any extra points :rolleyes:

numbernerd

Hey Gang,

My first post in our new home!! Awh here's hoping it's as great as its predecessor

I STS this week but I'm totally happy about it as I'm just over week 1 of exams so it's been a rough few days lol.

Happy Weekend everyone. Goodluck in the league thingy I'll get back into swing and get some recipies and stuff up after exams..non cake ones ofcourse