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I was down 2.5lbs tonight, absolutely delighted. I was hoping to get my first mini goal, back into the 13s, which would have required another lb. I was probably a bit too ambitious. I made my fruit juice tonight and I have my exercise planned for the week. I hope that my reintroducing exercise this week that it doesn't effect the scales next week as while I don't mind losing the weight slowly, it really has been snails pace so far!
Well done to everyone on your losses tonight. Some fantastic numbers.
Misschoo when you join, some leaders automatically set a random goal. You hit that random goal tonight which is why you had to reset it. Regarding your actual goal, go with the number that feels right to you now. As you get closer to that, you can make it higher or lower depending on what you are comfortable with. You are allowed to set your own goal with the aid of your leader. As long as it is under 25 then WW shouldn't have an issue with it.
Chickatees Did you include absolutely everything in your tracker, including alcohol, fizzy drinks, coffee (milk/sugar) etc? Did you suddenly up your exercise this week? Did you eat your full amount of dailies every week? Are you on any antibiotics or anything like that? If there's no reason for the gain, then sometimes our bodies just don't cooperate. I know its frustrating but if you stick to plan this week then you should see a loss next week.
I have found in the last week or so that setting goals or challenges have helped me stay on track. One of them was to try a new fruit or veg each week which I have been doing. I'm still battling the fizzy drinks challenge but there has been improvements
This week I want to battle my scales addiction. After our discussion about weighing during the week, I have realised I am a bit obsessed. So I am going to try and stay off them until Saturday, allow and sneak peak and then stay off them until my WI on Wednesday.
Well done.. good on you great weight loss!
Your dead right about setting goals and challenges.. mine has been to keep mixing my food up.. not having the same breakfast lunch an dinner! Definitely going to raccess my weight loss after next weigh in.. have some nice trips planned so will be a good to use them as targets
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flowerpower12 wrote: »
I just read the article there. I hadn't seen it before but I know fizzy drinks are bad for both regular and diet. What is even more shocking about that article is that it is only one can. I'd easily drink a bottle a day. In saying that, I have cut down massively on the amount I drink.
It does include diet drinks but more so if you are overweight. Tbh I think diet drinks are the worse as they are marketed as healthy but they're not. At least with regular drinks you know what you're getting.0 -
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I'm a fizzy drink fiend too. A few years ago I was borderline addicted to lucozade. I would have a bottle in the morning and then another one later in the day. I managed to cut that out for the most part, but I always loved coke too. I couldn't stand Diet drinks though, they just didn't taste nice to me. I started drinking Coke Zero last year and now I prefer it to regular coke. But again I'd nearly have a bottle a day
(500ml). Not every day but I'd say on average 5 a week. I really should try and cut down 
The thing is I have a very sweet tooth so I use the Coke Zero in the evening as a treat to stop me eating chocolate!
Edit: I do drink a good bit of water too, I'd say at least 1.5l a day.
Edit 2: Thanks for putting my mind at rest Lormuz! 0 -
Guys,
Just to clarify ( and let me start by saying i don't work for coca cola) but there is very little evidence that aspartame has negative/bad effects.
I think someone mentioned reseach shows it is very bad for you.
I did my thesis on artificial sweeteners and there is very little (validated research) that indicates an issue.
There was one study done back in the 80's if i recall correctly where they force fed mice 8000 times the average dose of aspartame and they developed cancers.
If you force feed anything 8000 times the normal dose then you will see problems.
I wouldn't worry about taking diet drinks.
As they say, everything in moderation!!
That's my 2 cents worth!
Yipee! Vodka and D Coke it is so! 0 -
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x Purple Pawprints x wrote: »Ah we were given chocolate in class and there is a Mars Bar currently calling me from my bag because I felt bad for not taking it
Share with a friend and spread the guilt
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Cliodhna26 wrote: »If I'm honest, my eating was not the best!
I bought a wii fit!
I have been doing it every night for aaaages! All games and thingys are a real work out!
It's great!
AND, I did not have 1 take away all week! That might have made the difference. I have 34 points daily so I can usually afford a take away at the weekends but didn't have one this weekend!
Good stuff great to know- I definitely agree the activity boosts the weight loss trying to mix it up so i don't get bored its a task in itself
With regard to the fizzy drinks i can take them or leave them mite have one every couple of weeks mainly if im drinking alcohol too i need a coke zero or whatever!
It is very much all about what works for you.. weight watchers has thought me that too what works for one may not for another! and of course everything in moderation 0 -
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Cliodhna26 wrote: »Hi everybody!
I am going for tapas this evening with my Mum!
Pp'ing each dish seems to be very hard! Does anyone have any tips re. which ones to go for and which ones to avoid!
I don't drink so I don't have to worry about the wine
Prawns are low in fat, but just check are they cooked in butter..
not sure what else would be in the menu, I'd imagine patatas Bravas would be quite high in points, cured meats are usually not too bad for points...
As the restaurant how they cook stuff, should give you a better idea.0 -
Bit the Bullet today and went to WI and dont know how but was down the half pound and GOT TO GOAL. Oh so happy was very emotional (made a show of myself probably) but anyway. Have lost a total of 3 stone and 8.5 lbs. Big shopping trip in order (Pennys mainly have no dosh)
Have to say last week in class they were talking about who is your biggest supporter and have a great hubby but this thread has been so helpful i dont think i could have done it without it - having so many others in the same boat understanding what you are going through especially on the bad days - Ye are all awesome Thanks0 -
tryagain2012 wrote: »Bit the Bullet today and went to WI and dont know how but was down the half pound and GOT TO GOAL. Oh so happy was very emotional (made a show of myself probably) but anyway. Have lost a total of 3 stone and 8.5 lbs. Big shopping trip in order (Pennys mainly have no dosh)
Have to say last week in class they were talking about who is your biggest supporter and have a great hubby but this thread has been so helpful i dont think i could have done it without it - having so many others in the same boat understanding what you are going through especially on the bad days - Ye are all awesome Thanks
FANTASTIC NEWS!!! Well done, that must feel AMAZING! 0 -
tryagain2012 wrote: »Bit the Bullet today and went to WI and dont know how but was down the half pound and GOT TO GOAL. Oh so happy was very emotional (made a show of myself probably) but anyway. Have lost a total of 3 stone and 8.5 lbs. Big shopping trip in order (Pennys mainly have no dosh)
Have to say last week in class they were talking about who is your biggest supporter and have a great hubby but this thread has been so helpful i dont think i could have done it without it - having so many others in the same boat understanding what you are going through especially on the bad days - Ye are all awesome Thanks
Woohoo!! That's brilliant - well done xx0 -
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I was down 2.5lbs tonight, absolutely delighted.
Chickatees Did you include absolutely everything in your tracker, including alcohol, fizzy drinks, coffee (milk/sugar) etc? Did you suddenly up your exercise this week? Did you eat your full amount of dailies every week? Are you on any antibiotics or anything like that? If there's no reason for the gain, then sometimes our bodies just don't cooperate. I know its frustrating but if you stick to plan this week then you should see a loss next week.
I have found in the last week or so that setting goals or challenges have helped me stay on track. One of them was to try a new fruit or veg each week which I have been doing. I'm still battling the fizzy drinks challenge but there has been improvements This week I want to battle my scales addiction. After our discussion about weighing during the week, I have realised I am a bit obsessed. So I am going to try and stay off them until Saturday, allow and sneak peak and then stay off them until my WI on Wednesday.
Well done on your weight loss - that's brill!
I point my fizzy drinks (red bull = 3 and diet red bull = 0) I have one can of each per day (one of my many downfalls!!). I don't drink tea/coffee. I started eating cereal two weeks ago and have been using quite a bit of splenda. I know in small amounts it's free, but the whole 75g is 8pp, so I've just started adding one in per day to my tracker to cover myself. I did no exercise and I have used all my points and weeklies too. REally flumoxed this week :-( However I'll keep plodding along.
I like your idea of a mini challenge. I need to (a) drink more water and (b) try eat veg! I get at least 5 portions of fruit daily but I'm not great with veg....0 -
cailleach an airgid wrote: »Someone once said it somewhere on this forum (not this thread) - when it comes to diet, you are an experiment of one. Some people can eat all the bread they want, some people really can't process wheat well. Some people love tomatoes, others get mouth ulcers from them. Some people find it best to have three reasonably sized meals a day, some need six small ones. I personally can't abide bananas, pineapple, dried fruit or mushrooms - cannot abide them!! Some people do well on paleo, others on a vegan diet, others on weight watchers, and yet others on 5:2. Too much of anything is probably not a great idea, but finding what works for you and your is the best strategy.
You hit the nail on the head. It really is what works personally for you. People always go on about how bad WW is and it annoys me. It works for me and without I couldn't lose the weight. I know people can abuse the points system, but so what if they do. That is their choice and they are not hurting me so why should I be bothered by what they eat. There's a girl in work who swears by paleo/clean eating. It is really annoying when she tries to force on everyone or comments on what people are eating because its not healthy.
Lormuz thanks for the info on aspartame. When I said that diet drinks aren't healthy, I wasn't referring to the aspartame as I know that any theories around that has been discredited. I just feel that diet drinks in general are unhealthy. They are really bad for your teeth, they can make you dehydrated and tired and its full of chemicals. From a personal point of view, the I find the fizziness really bad as it makes me bloated and feeling sick. That is why I have decided to try and cut them out. I do agree though that everything in moderation, one or two a week is no harm.
ibarelycare Lucozade was my problem as well. I don't really drink tea or coffee so I was drinking Lucozade by the gallons especially during exams. Like you I also drink a lot of water, 2-3 litres a day. I use fizzy drinks for my sweet tooth but I have cut down dramatically in the last few weeks.
Cavangal you may well be down. I know people who do lots of exercise and lose big numbers regularly. Unfortunately I am not one of them
Tryagain well done. That is a fantastic achievement. I would love to hear a bit about your weight loss journey, how long it took and what helped you achieve it. If you want that is! I just find hearing these stories, like tinys, help keep me motivated!
Chickatees it seems like you did everything by the book. Maybe introduce some exercise. Or perhaps maybe try not to use your weeklies? I find that sometimes 49 extra points can mean a lot of extra food, particularly if they're not used right. Maybe reduce the amount you use and see does that work?0 -
tryagain2012 wrote: »Bit the Bullet today and went to WI and dont know how but was down the half pound and GOT TO GOAL. Oh so happy was very emotional (made a show of myself probably) but anyway. Have lost a total of 3 stone and 8.5 lbs. Big shopping trip in order (Pennys mainly have no dosh)
Have to say last week in class they were talking about who is your biggest supporter and have a great hubby but this thread has been so helpful i dont think i could have done it without it - having so many others in the same boat understanding what you are going through especially on the bad days - Ye are all awesome Thanks
Well done you! good on ya excellent news im waking up too- Well deserved too! Enjoy your shopping say it feels amazing!
Off to body pump before work hoping to exercise Fri sat an sun! Meal out tomorrow that is on my mind.. will not let it intimidate me
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