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ck83

Fresh week girls (and guys, if there's any around!). Fresh start. I will confess that after I declared myself back on the wagon on Friday, I was away for the weekend, so things were out of my control somewhat. Then I made some baaaad choices. But today, this is it. I've had my porridge, and my yogurt for break at work... My lunch is packed.
I've come up with a motivational tool. I've a one for all voucher that I got for my bday, along with a bit of money. i was going to buy a new winter coat, but ive decided to do without for now. so I'm going to give the voucher and money to my bf. I will instruct him not to give it back to me until I get my next stone. It might take me all year, but I know he won't give in and give it back to me...

tryagain2012

Oh why do we do what we do , did work out class Friday evening, got up Saturday went for 5k run, went to the fruit and veg shop, bought loads of fruit had a big fruit salad with yogurt, low point lunch round 3.00pm then around 7 sat down and proceeded to eat anything i could get my hands on and this then led into Sunday. Raging with myself cause i was up last week and i really didnt deserve it so i was going to be extra good this week so i would have a good loss at wi and NOW im here hoping for a sts. oh will we ever learn onwards and downwards (some chance!)

bobskii

Eabhabear wrote: »

Points plus is the US programme which is different from ours. You should be careful using apps as when I went to meetings the leader said there was no official app and some of the girls realised the app they were using was wrong. I'd especially be wary of barcode apps. This site is accurate http://mypoints.me/ and easily accessible on phones.

Thanks for that,i'll just use my app for tracking and use my calculator until i find a reliable app to use!

1ehkrjq6x2opfm

Hi everyone

Cliodhna26 - Welcome back to the club! Remember what Eabhabear said last week - imagine the end goal! Just think about popping on a smaller size dress or being able to run without doing your knees in (yes, that's another issue I have with my weight...my knees are positively groaning under my weight).

Eabhabear - Good luck with the new job and here's hoping the next weigh in is kind to you!

flowerpower12 - I kinda know what you mean...I've got an assignment to do for next week and only started it at the weekend. The stress had me munching through everything! I'm determined to get a handle on myself again today.....after a mood boosting lunch maybe..... <and the internal battle rages - salad or chips>

flowerpower12

Eabhabear wrote: »

chicken and veg stew

Serves 4
Ingredients:
Knob low fat butter/tsp olive oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 small turnip, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp oregano
Freshly ground black pepper

I made this for lunch today ! Thanks a mil. It's delicious. I made it with left over roast chicken, tore up the meat and didn't use any skin.
I didn't have anything with it, would be too much for lunch I think.

Thanks Eabhabear!

fussyonion

Hey everyone
I haven't been to WW since June (lots of personal reasons meant I couldn't make a few meetings, which then snowballed til I kept putting the meetings off I know-no excuse, but things had been manic and of course I ended up eating stuff I shouldn't have so I guess at the back of my mind I kept putting it off), but I really feel ready to take back control again.

Actually got fed up eating so badly these past few months-my skin was starting to get bad and my clothes were starting to get tighter again and I thought "No, I'm not going back this way again..I've come so far to let a few months off ruin everything".

I've been reading some comments here about Christmas coming up and you're dead right-it'll be amazing to feel and look great in a sparkly dress or a pair of jeans, and I'm keeping Christmas as my motivation.
I know I can do this; willpower and dedication is all it takes.

As I type, I've got a pot of food on for tonight's dinner; just something I made up, that's low in fat and I hope tastes good.
It's a tin of tomatoes, garlic, onion, basil, oregano, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper and a tin of mixed beans, which I'll serve with spicy home made chicken breasts and salad.
Hope it's nice.

Anyway sorry for the long rant, your motivational comments are really inspiring and I'm glad to be back in the club.
Best of luck this week.

Eabhabear

flowerpower12 wrote: »

I made this for lunch today ! Thanks a mil. It's delicious. I made it with left over roast chicken, tore up the meat and didn't use any skin.
I didn't have anything with it, would be too much for lunch I think.

Thanks Eabhabear!

That's great! It's so easy to make as well. My brother loved and he normally says anything I eat is like rabbit food. If you're doing low carb its a great dish to have.

fussyonion wrote: »

Actually got fed up eating so badly these past few months-my skin was starting to get bad and my clothes were starting to get tighter again and I thought "No, I'm not going back this way again..I've come so far to let a few months off ruin everything".

That's exactly how I felt over the summer. My clothes were tight again and I didn't want to have throw away my sparkling new wardrobe! Planning is key to getting back on track.

fussyonion

Eabhabear wrote: »

That's great! It's so easy to make as well. My brother loved and he normally says anything I eat is like rabbit food. If you're doing low carb its a great dish to have.



That's exactly how I felt over the summer. My clothes were tight again and I didn't want to have throw away my sparkling new wardrobe! Planning is key to getting back on track.

I know-it's the most disheartening feeling to try on an outfit you were starting to get comfortable in, only for it to feel tight and clingy again.

I was in Dunnes last month and saw a beautiful dress but when I tried it on and it did nothing for me, I felt like crying there and then in the dressing room.

I left the shop feeling as bad as I did when I first joined WW and so recently I thought "I can change this-I don't have to keep feeling this way, I want to enjoy shopping for clothes, not dreading it."

I've been really virtuous over the weekend and today I've had a salad sandwich and some home made soup.
Drinking lots of water too and I know it's only been a few days, but already I feel lighter in myself-I feel like all the bad stuff I've eaten is gone and in the past-there's only good things to come of eating well and keeping on track.
Good luck to you, Eabhabear

Taz1

Down 1.5 tonight and with that I've finally gotten myself to goal :D:D

ck83

Taz1 wrote: »

Down 1.5 tonight and with that I've finally gotten myself to goal :D:D

Well done you! *beams with pride*!!!

Eabhabear

Taz1 wrote: »

Down 1.5 tonight and with that I've finally gotten myself to goal :D:D

CONGRATS What an achievement. It's great to hear people reaching goal as it means it is possible!

cosmic

Taz1 wrote: »

Down 1.5 tonight and with that I've finally gotten myself to goal :D:D

Well done Taz! I'm absolutely delighted for you. You have worked so hard, you really deserve it

tiny_penguin

Taz1 wrote: »

Down 1.5 tonight and with that I've finally gotten myself to goal :D:D

Well done Taz! That is amazing. Its so lovely seeing people getting to goal, especially when we have all seen how hard you work on here! So happy for you xx

ccseli

Kayleen wrote: »

Hi ccseil, brilliant blog spot thanks for sharing.
Can I just ask where you get those spice burgers please??

Keep up the great work
Kayleen

Hey Kayleen,

Thanks very much. I bought the spice burgers in Dunnes Stores their made by Walsh.

I hope you find them :-)

Taz1

Awh thanks guys, ye're well wishes mean so much! Some of ye probably know my journey better than most in my class! And for those that don't, like most of us, I too have had a lot of ups and downs, getting to goal back in May, pushing it down a further 2 pounds which I never reached but instead grew further and further away from with the hit of summer and summer holidays/illness. I came out of the hospital 5 weeks ago and said this is it I'm going to get to goal and do it properly this time, no messing! So I stuck to the programme religiously since then, thankfully didnt have too many big events in between, and here I am...So guys, never give up, it took me two goes, you will get there! I couldn't have done it without the support of this forum, ye're hints, tips, stories and support has been incredible and very much appreciated

bulmersgal

Taz1 wrote: »

Down 1.5 tonight and with that I've finally gotten myself to goal :D:D

Congrats on reaching your goal! Looking forward to reaching mine.

So day 3 and I've still 2 points left but I'm gone to bed. Bring weighing and pointing everything. In college 2mo and all organised have lunch ready and snacks. Hopefully remember to bring them. Still haven't touched my weeklies yet tho so happy days. Have a basketball match 2mo, it's my first time in years. But least I'll be getting some more excerise in.

Have been quite good past few days and gone out each day with pram walking. Be grand 2mo I walk to college and it about 4km each way so good bit of excerise. Looking forward to seeing the scalds

sandy33

hi guys - new to the board - great support here ;o))

sandy33

this is my second week on ww plan- lost 4.5lbs last week and going well so far this week ;o))

ccseli

Hey everyone,

Ive added a new post for Spicy Chorizo Stew for 5 WW PP. On http://theniptuckfoodblog.blogspot.ie/2012/10/weightwatchers-spicy-chorizo-stew.html I hope your all having a good week. This cold weather is making me wanna eat and eat and eat but i think its time i just made wiser choices. I hope you all have great Weigh ins

sunrise91

Hi guys. I'm quite nervous about my WI tonight, found it quite hard to find motivation after last weeks disappointment. I know a loss is a loss though so will be back into the full swing of things next week! I did a lot of exercise this week so hopefully that will count towards something!

noodlestrudle

New to this forum an on week 3 WI tomorrow. Lost 11 lbs in the last 2 weeks. Ecstatic I am ) ye all look like ye will b great support from reading all your comments. Looking forward to sharing with ye

Katie7192

Down 2lb last night.. Delighted Need to keep on track this week and hopefully I'll have the same again next week Good luck to everyone in their WI!

tiny_penguin

Down another pound this week! Slow and steady is hopefully how things will keep moving for me. 12.5 lbs off goal now and 3lbs off losing 50lbs! Ne'er thought id be here already but delighted I am.

Best of luck with the WIs people!

cosmic

tiny_penguin wrote: »

Down another pound this week! Slow and steady is hopefully how things will keep moving for me. 12.5 lbs off goal now and 3lbs off losing 50lbs! Ne'er thought id be here already but delighted I am.

Best of luck with the WIs people!

Well done tiny! You're doing so well!

ck83

I have been a model weight watcher for the last couple of days. I'm back in the game! Going to my WI in the morning, and all the weigh ins from now on! I'm looking forward to a full week of tracking like crazy.
Good luck everyone with this weeks WI's!!

Cliodhna26

First weigh in over and after rejoining and I was -1.5lbs!
Didn't have a great week.. it was hard to get back into the 'swing' of things!

Went to an exercise bootcamp after weigh in boy, did I feel the burn! It was VERY hard!!
Will do my best at keeping it up and see how it goes!
I WILL NOT GIVE UP!

Before I go I want to ask if anyone has any ideas for lunches to bring to work, I am SO fed up of soup!

bulmersgal

So I done well today finish college early as we had college basketball matches a team for every class played 3 games only till half time but 20 min extra excerise. It was fun but rough. Went into town shopping and bought some clothes but walked by mc Donald's eating apple. That's a first could of killed to go in n eat some of my fav food. Went home n had half a low fat pizza with some chips from my actifry was lovely.

Went a little over points today though had a twirl inbetween the matches and I really enjoyed it, instead of shoving it into my mouth and not thinking. Still have 40 weekly points left and weigh in on sat morning so happy enough with that.

This sounds stupid but it's the truth even though it's only my 4th day on ww, it's the longest I've properly ate healthy and tracked everything, I'm even weighing stuff. Hopefully I see a loss other I'll lose a lot of tears lol

bulmersgal

Cliodhna26 wrote: »

First weigh in over and after rejoining and I was -1.5lbs!
Didn't have a great week.. it was hard to get back into the 'swing' of things!

Went to an exercise bootcamp after weigh in boy, did I feel the burn! It was VERY hard!!
Will do my best at keeping it up and see how it goes!
I WILL NOT GIVE UP!

Before I go I want to ask if anyone has any ideas for lunches to bring to work, I am SO fed up of soup!

Well done on weight loss, I bring in or make for lunch. Bake potatoes, leftover pasta, curries. Salads or sometimes those ww rolls I cook them and put diff fillings in. It's hard though trying to decide for lunch

Taz1

Phew its been so busy on here lately. Welcome to all the new members and best of luck with your weight loss journey!

First off, thanks ccseli for yet another yummy looking recipe, I'm curious about this one! You're so good for trying new recipes I usually tend to stick to the same old ones, but have been trying harder to vary it up a bit!

Well done noodlestrudle, great stuff, here's too many more! Same goes to Cliodhna and bulmersgal, keep it up, you're doing great!

Tiny, a serious well done on how well you've done so far, almost hitting that 50lbs mark in itself is an incredible achievement, I'm in awe!

Best of luck with your WI this week CK83, it was getting myself into that same frame of mind of trying my best to be the 'model weight watcher' that pushed me through those last few pounds, so keep it up!

Are there any gold members on here? I'm a little nervous about this whole maintenance thing!

jakeypooh

jakeypooh wrote: »

Does anyone know a good leader in the kildare area, my leader went on maternity leave last week and am nervous of lady taking over> Anyone with any suggestions?

Anyone????

sunrise91

Down 1.5, delighted!! And made my 5% goal, yay!

bulmersgal

jakeypooh wrote: »

Anyone????

Girl in Celbridge/maynooth was quite good when I went too meetings.

Taz1

jakeypooh wrote: »

Anyone????

No, sorry... Did you go to the new leaders meeting?

tryagain2012

Cliodhna26 wrote: »

Before I go I want to ask if anyone has any ideas for lunches to bring to work, I am SO fed up of soup!

I use the toaster bags if u have a toaster in work I find them good for either a wrap or pitta with different fillings like tuna mayo and some cheese in a wrap or just ham and cheese in a WW pitta I use ltl mayo with a bit of curry powder through it to give it a bit of flavour. I find it hard to eat salads this time of year and there's only so much soup u can eat well done to everyone really good motivation from here this week everyone is doing really well best of luck for wi

jakeypooh

Taz1 wrote: »

No, sorry... Did you go to the new leaders meeting?

Its not on till tomorrow nite

Taz1

jakeypooh wrote: »

Its not on till tomorrow nite

Well why not give the new leader a chance before panicking about finding a different one!

ck83

Cliodhna26 wrote: »

First weigh in over and after rejoining and I was -1.5lbs!
Didn't have a great week.. it was hard to get back into the 'swing' of things!

Went to an exercise bootcamp after weigh in boy, did I feel the burn! It was VERY hard!!
Will do my best at keeping it up and see how it goes!
I WILL NOT GIVE UP!

Before I go I want to ask if anyone has any ideas for lunches to bring to work, I am SO fed up of soup!

I hate soggy sandwiches, so I often bring Melba toast, and a little lunch box with ham and cheese in. You could use a laughing cow lite triangle if you preferred that to ordinary cheese. I'd bring fruit and yogurt too. The last few days I've brought a couple of rich tea to keep me from going to the shop to buy chocolate.

CavanGal

Hi all,

My week is going well. I went out Saturday night but didnt drink as much as I could have I also was quite good at resisting the hangover gorging! I did tag Monday and spin yesterday and this evening. The class yesterday was sooooo hard. I literally thought I was going to collapse and the instructor was on a roll, screaming at everyone to give 100%. I feel like I lost two stone last night alone!!

Quick question, my OH bought an actifry at the weekend as he doesnt like oven chips. He made homemade chips and spice burgers last night (thanks ccseli for letting us know they are only 4 points!). He did the burgers on the George Foreman so no extra points there but you have to put approx 30mls of oil into the actifry. This made 3 portions of chips as my sister is visiting. We used veg oil so how many points would that be? Also what is the best and lowest pp oil to use?

Thanks all!

ck83

CavanGal wrote: »

Hi all,

My week is going well. I went out Saturday night but didnt drink as much as I could have I also was quite good at resisting the hangover gorging! I did tag Monday and spin yesterday and this evening. The class yesterday was sooooo hard. I literally thought I was going to collapse and the instructor was on a roll, screaming at everyone to give 100%. I feel like I lost two stone last night alone!!

Quick question, my OH bought an actifry at the weekend as he doesnt like oven chips. He made homemade chips and spice burgers last night (thanks ccseli for letting us know they are only 4 points!). He did the burgers on the George Foreman so no extra points there but you have to put approx 30mls of oil into the actifry. This made 3 portions of chips as my sister is visiting. We used veg oil so how many points would that be? Also what is the best and lowest pp oil to use?

Thanks all!

I think all oils are the same. It's 1pp per tsp, which is about 5ml. So your bf used 6pp worth of oil. 2pp each for oil, and whatever the potatoes weighed. I've an actifry, and I wouldn't use that much at all. . I'd use maybe two tsp, if I was making a lot of chips!

cosmic

I just discovered the loveliest 3pp treat in Aldi! They're called Spirals and taste similar to Kinder Buenos, only they're even tastier! A pack of 7 is less than €1 so they're a bargain in every sense



I've got my WI in tonight. I'm hoping to see a loss but the cold weather has made my appetite grow this week so we'll see what comes of it!

CavanGal

ck83 wrote: »

I think all oils are the same. It's 1pp per tsp, which is about 5ml. So your bf used 6pp worth of oil. 2pp each for oil, and whatever the potatoes weighed. I've an actifry, and I wouldn't use that much at all. . I'd use maybe two tsp, if I was making a lot of chips!

Two teaspoons? Is that enough? Do you use that little with homemade chips? If so that's great! He used the green measuring spoon that comes with it which he said is about 30mls. I don't have a clue how much it is.

ck83

cosmic wrote: »

I just discovered the loveliest 3pp treat in Aldi! They're called Spirals and taste similar to Kinder Buenos, only they're even tastier! A pack of 7 is less than €1 so they're a bargain in every sense



I've got my WI in tonight. I'm hoping to see a loss but the cold weather has made my appetite grow this week so we'll see what comes of it!

I wonder would I have it in me to just eat one of these... 21pp is a lot on a treat!!

Eabhabear

Cliodhna26 wrote: »

Before I go I want to ask if anyone has any ideas for lunches to bring to work, I am SO fed up of soup!

I've started work full time so I've been doing some research on lunches. Preferably I want as low points as possible but still filling so that I have enough points for breakfast, snacks and then a good dinner. Here's a few ideas I have.

Tuna, chopped tomato and cucumber mixed together with extra light mayo and pinch salt. I have that with 2 crackerbreads and a low low ham and cheese triangle.

Chicken and apple salad:
2 cups cooked skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 stalk of celery, sliced
1 medium unpeeled apple, diced
1/4 cup raisins
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup low fat yogurt
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 tsp curry powder

Method:
Place chicken cubes in a medium bowl along with sliced celery, diced apple and raisins. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, yogurt, mayonnaise and curry powder. Pour over chicken and toss to coat.
Serve with McCambridge BB for a lunch

Chicken and Pasta Salad:
8 ounces uncooked tube pasta (penne or ziti)
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 cup peas, thawed
1/2 red pepper, chopped
1 1/2 cups cooked shredded/chopped chicken breast
1/4 cup low fat buttermilk
1/4 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup chopped basil
Freshly ground black pepper

Method:
Cook pasta according to the directions on the package. Rinse with cold water. Add chopped zucchini, tomatoes, peas, red pepper and chicken breast. Combine buttermilk and yogurt. Spoon over salad. Sprinkle basil and toss.

Eabhabear

I've been so good this week and had my meals planned meticulously but a flat tyre has gone and ruined my plans I had planned to do my shop today to get what I need. I've spent the last half hour going through my kitchen trying to come up with meals with what I have but failing miserably.
Welcome to all the newbies! Its great that the thread has life again. It makes me feel so much more motivated and positive that I can do this!

mossimo9

Hey everyone, well done on the losses!! Wow taz1 that's AMAZING!!

I LOVE this forum. I don't like talking too much about wanting to lose weight to the people I work with in case I don't lose enough to notice. It's great to have here. My other half knows and is good but he works outside in 36 degrees (Oz heat) and burns off his lbs no problem. Food was was never an issue to him. I'm sadly often tempted to go to mcdonslds when he wants it, but I only ever get the small SEARED sweet chilli chicken wrap meal to be good, as I watch him wolf down a large grand Angus burger ha ha!

Living in Australia has it's weight challenges, there are bbqs at people's houses almost every second evening. Huge culture here to 'have a few beers mate' in the evening time after work. It's social pressure!!

I'm going home to Ireland for a month at Christmas and if I reach my goal of 7 more lbs, I will have lost 2 stone since jan (and since family have seen me last). I really hope I can.

Has anyone done boxercise? I'm joining a '6 week Christmas chsllenge' here leading up to Xmas. 3 hrs a week. I wonder how many points per hour will I give myself?
Any feedback on boxercise?

Keep up the great work everyone!! 

ccseli

CavanGal wrote: »

Hi all,

My week is going well. I went out Saturday night but didnt drink as much as I could have I also was quite good at resisting the hangover gorging! I did tag Monday and spin yesterday and this evening. The class yesterday was sooooo hard. I literally thought I was going to collapse and the instructor was on a roll, screaming at everyone to give 100%. I feel like I lost two stone last night alone!!

Quick question, my OH bought an actifry at the weekend as he doesnt like oven chips. He made homemade chips and spice burgers last night (thanks ccseli for letting us know they are only 4 points!). He did the burgers on the George Foreman so no extra points there but you have to put approx 30mls of oil into the actifry. This made 3 portions of chips as my sister is visiting. We used veg oil so how many points would that be? Also what is the best and lowest pp oil to use?

Thanks all!

I usually just add olive oil for 2 propoints for a tablespoon. Did u like the chips, I find them much better than oven chips

ck83

I STS this morning. Small miracle, consifering that I've missed my last few meetings, and basically eaten like nobody's business. That brings me in at -3stone exactly. I stayed to my meeting and really enjoyed it this week.
I've 5lb to lose to get me to where I was before I went back to work. Hopefully that won't take too long. 7lb to my 7th silver seven, and 8 to my 50 lb cert. they're the goals I'm focusing on right now.
I haven't felt this positive in ages. Thanks guys for all the support. Lots of new life on here lately. Making skinny dolls pepper pot beef this eve... Will let y'all know how it goes!

cosmic

Cliodhna26 wrote: »

Before I go I want to ask if anyone has any ideas for lunches to bring to work, I am SO fed up of soup!

I posted this on the old thread a while back when someone else was asking about vegetarian lunches:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=79706565&postcount=10078

RachaelFergie

Hi all finally back on the ww wagon properly after a disaster of a summer +10lbs of a disaster, WI tonight feeling positive about it even just 1lb will be enough to keep me going..

has anyone a nice easy to make curry recipe? im a novice in the kitchen so any help would be great

well done on all the losses

flowerpower12

mossimo9 - My leader said the wraps in McD's are worse than the burgers!!! I think 6 chicken nuggets are 7ppt and a hamburger the same. Don't be fooled just cause it's healthy!

Taz1- WOW! Congraulations, you must be so thrilled. Well done, I'm jealous of your will power but know I'll get there someday (with blood sweat and lots of tears!!)

tryagain2012 - never thought of using those toaster bags for pittas and wraps, thanks! I need to go easy on the cheese, I tend to eat slices and slices without noticing/ counting

Eabhabear - Thanks for the lunch ideas. I mix tuna apple red onion in the extra light mayo and a bit of mustard, gives it a nice kick.

RachaelFergie - have you tried the knorr shake packs (you put the meat and veg in the bag and cook)?? I know they're not to high for the mediterrean chicken one. Avoca do a pre made curry sauce Aruba I think for 3 ppts.

Forgot to ask... I lost my purple food list book...any one know how I can replace it?! Will it cost me?