WeightWatchers & "How Many ProPoints?" Thread MkII

GT_TDI_150 · 09-08-2011 9:28am

guys,

might make a quiche tomorrow night for myself, wife and baba are away...

what are the points for flower?

Ta

sarahfancy · 09-08-2011 9:33am

Hi GTI,

Flour

1 teaspoon (10g) = 1 pp
1 ounce (28g) = 3 pp
100g = 10 pp

Hope that helps,
Sarah

fionas046 · 09-08-2011 9:39am

seriouslysweet wrote: »

Just wondering how far can you go without repaying the fees? As in how many weeks can you miss?

Missed Weeks
Making a commitment to come each week helps you stay motivated – so your weekly fee is payable each week as long as you are a member. Your membership allows for 2 weeks holiday every 6 months. If you are going on holiday, let your leader know and you will not be charged. Outside your holiday allowance, missed weeks apply up to a maximum of 3.

Republic of Ireland: 1 missed week €5 Plus weekly charge = €15
2 Missed weeks €9 plus weekly charge = €19
3 Missed weeks or more you pay the registration fee of €20

fionas046 · 09-08-2011 9:47am

Niamh94 wrote: »

Hey guys, I'm just wondering what people's thoughts are on goal setting? I started ww the last week in June and since then, I've lost 12 pounds. I'm going into leaving cert in September so I know it'll be difficult to devote time to ww. I'm 13' 10" atm and I'm hoping to get down to 11 stone or so. Just wondering, does April sound realistic for this goal? I'm gonna be turning 18 on April 9th so I'd love to unveil the new me at my party I'd love to hear people's thoughts on whether this is realistic or not?
Regards,
Niamh
P.S. I'm sorry if this is off-topic, not very experienced on boards, feel free to PM me if it is

In my opinion, it is realistic but its never a great idea to set yourself such a big goal, just work towards little ones along the way. If you're always looking toward the end then it will at times feel like you'll never get there and that kind of attitude can really throw you off track if even only for a day!
Set mini goals and be happy to reach them, all the little ones will eventually add up and you'll look and feel a million dollars! Best of luck.

Caros · 09-08-2011 10:12am

Have to agree with Fiona there, my first goal was half stone, then 5%, then a stone, then the 10%, - all nice easy enough to get to chunks at a time.
When I started WW I couldn't contemplate the big picture at all which would involve me losing 5 stone but now I'm beginning to think it may be possible.
My next chunk is to get to 2 stone lost. But to be honest I'm very happy at each WI if I'm down at all never mind the bigger picture!

You have 30 odd weeks till April so your goal of 11 stone for April is possible and good luck with it!

Lady Lainy · 09-08-2011 10:29am

sarahfancy wrote: »

Lainy, if you google low carb or paleo recipes, and search for "zucchini" instead of "courgette", you will find a lot of recipes that use courgette as lasagna noodles. basically you cut it with a mandoline or sharp knife lengthwise and layer the lasagna with the regular ingredients. You can leave the skin on. Since courgette cooks quickly, I would think you wouldn't have to cook it all before.

This isn't a lowfat recipe, but here is what I mean:
http://nourishedmeadow.com/2010/07/zucchini-lasagna/

It works quite well and tastes great!

Sarah

That is exactly what i needed! i have a lasagne recipe i use iwth Quorn and make my own white sauce.

Just needed to know HOW to use the courgette in it

THANKS

Lady Lainy · 09-08-2011 10:37am

GT_TDI_150 wrote: »

guys,

might make a quiche tomorrow night for myself, wife and baba are away...

what are the points for flower?

Ta

Baking propoints attached

EGGS
1 egg 2pp
2 eggs 4pp
3 eggs 5pp
4 eggs 7pp

Caros · 09-08-2011 11:24am

Made this last night, it's really tasty and deliciously low in propoints at 6 per portion, throw in some potatoes (3pp) and some free point veggies and you've a great dinner for 9 pp's.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 eating apples
500 g pork fillet - sliced into medallions
200ml chicken stock
1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
1 tablespoon chopped sage leaves or use maybe 1 teaspoon dried sage if you don't have fresh.
2 tablespoons half fat creme fraiche

Method:

Heat half olive oil in large pan, core and cut apples into wedges, cook for 10 mins until caramelised and softened.
Remove from pan and set aside.
Heat remaining oil in pan.Fry the pork on each side for 2 mins. Add the stock and mustard to the pan, then let it bubble for 5 mins or until pork is cooked thru. Return the apples to the pan with the sage and cook for a minute more. Remove from the heat and stir in the creme fraiche and some seasoning.

donnamc5 · 09-08-2011 1:19pm

Down 0.5lb today. Not much but every little helps right. No more weekends away for 4 weeks now so I'm going to try really hard to keep on track of everything and get in a bit more exercise. Onwards and Downwards

Tmeos · 09-08-2011 1:28pm

Hi All, just a quick reccomendation, has a M&S salad for lunch today from their simply fuller longer range. It was tomato and basil chicken with butternut squash, cous-cous and soya beans its 8 points, delicious and really filling. If you need a quick lunch when out and about I'd definitley reccomend it

hotfire · 09-08-2011 1:33pm

Dreading my WI later. I thought I had a good week last week and was up 2lbs. My first time beng up!!!! Dont know what to expect this week??? Ive tried my best, havent touched my weeklies. Only thing is i havent done much exercise as I hurt my ancle running last week... Fingers crossed I lose something this week

hotfire · 09-08-2011 1:36pm

Just wanted to add that since I joined WW six weeks ago I have eaten soooo much fresh fruit and veg and I have so much more energy. Im finding that when im sitting in front of TV in the evening time and I get the nibbles I feel like some pineapple or melon instead of putting on a plate of chips .

Lady Lainy · 09-08-2011 6:37pm

Eating the Nicest dinner! 13PP!

Its the Quorn Cottage Pie I make....but instead up bulking it up peas and corn, I added a grated courgette into the mince.....

WOW! My eating is getting healthier and healthier every week

Woooo delighted i like actually found out i like courgette! There's a big spread in the ww magazine about courgettes

13pp for a huge cottage pie

compared to the 9pp for that puny ww readymeal cottage pie

I cant even taste the courgette, but it really bulks it up and ups the fiber without adding points

seriouslysweet · 09-08-2011 6:42pm

Bought the ww Philly cheese today, really low in points, how could I cook this with chicken breasts? If I sliced the chicken and put it in would it work? Sorry...not used to cooking much and trying to be healthy!

Lady Lainy · 09-08-2011 6:47pm

seriouslysweet wrote: »

Bought the ww Philly cheese today, really low in points, how could I cook this with chicken breasts? If I sliced the chicken and put it in would it work? Sorry...not used to cooking much and trying to be healthy!

yep i got a recipe from one the girls here, Lidl Linessa cheese is even lower...but tastes like crap...u need to season it ur self with herbs and garlic,

Cut a pocket along the side of the breast of the chicken, and stuff it with the amount of cheese u want to use, and wrap it in foil, if you can get ur hands on it, stuff some fresh basil leaves in there.....OMG it will be amazing, it'll be like a chicken kiev.

if you have it and the points for it, wrap the breast in a few slices of parma ham....if you can prepre the chicken an hour or two before cooking and wrap it in foil...to let the flavours develop.

it'll take about 30 - 40 mins in the oven..

This if fonany recipe! I LOVE IT!

GT_TDI_150 · 09-08-2011 7:25pm

I'm now 6 months into my WW experience and had probably my best feeling moment this evening!!

Since we moved in our house 3+ years ago, I've not had a comfortable soak in the bath, a combination of my big fat ass and a narrow bath.:mad:

This evening, with my wife and son staying at the inlaws after an airport run, I decided to have a bath after my 45min cycle...and guess what, no wedging, no turning on my side to get a propper soak, I fit in comfortably with inches to spare!!!!!:D

I dont care what the scales say tomorrow .... i feel a million dollars(even with the dollar down against the euro, thats still a good feeling);)

Caros · 09-08-2011 7:34pm

GT_TDI_150 wrote: »

I'm now 6 months into my WW experience and had probably my best feeling moment this evening!!

Since we moved in our house 3+ years ago, I've not had a comfortable soak in the bath, a combination of my big fat ass and a narrow bath.:mad:

This evening, with my wife and son staying at the inlaws after an airport run, I decided to have a bath after my 45min cycle...and guess what, no wedging, no turning on my side to get a propper soak, I fit in comfortably with inches to spare!!!!!:D

I dont care what the scales say tomorrow .... i feel a million dollars(even with the dollar down against the euro, thats still a good feeling);)

Fair play to you, it's the little signs like this that count along the journey and are possibly more significent than the numbers on the scales - not that we won't celebrate them too

!

newbee22 · 09-08-2011 9:48pm

Hi guys, havent been here in ages! Just dropped by to say I haven't fallen off the wagon! Got my 10th silver 7 tonight, I am delighted, hoping to lose 4.5lb now by mid September to get my 75lb cert! Going for a massage tomorrow to treat myself, no point buying clothes as a treat because hopefully they'll be too big more in a month or so!:P

cailindana · 09-08-2011 10:13pm

Lady Lainy wrote: »

yep i got a recipe from one the girls here, Lidl Linessa cheese is even lower...but tastes like crap...u need to season it ur self with herbs and garlic,

Cut a pocket along the side of the breast of the chicken, and stuff it with the amount of cheese u want to use, and wrap it in foil, if you can get ur hands on it, stuff some fresh basil leaves in there.....OMG it will be amazing, it'll be like a chicken kiev.

if you have it and the points for it, wrap the breast in a few slices of parma ham....if you can prepre the chicken an hour or two before cooking and wrap it in foil...to let the flavours develop.

it'll take about 30 - 40 mins in the oven..

This if fonany recipe! I LOVE IT!

sounds yum! any idea of how many pp are in the parma ham??

Lady Lainy · 09-08-2011 10:26pm

cailindana wrote: »

sounds yum! any idea of how many pp are in the parma ham??

Cant remember off the top of my head. but the Nutritional information is on the packs.

Whan i say parama ham....anything like....black forest ham, or spanish ham...any of those kind thin slices of ham. aldi and lidl do loads. even tho it makes no difference to the points, I always try to trim the big long white fatty strip on "ham" just to make it that little bit leaner,

I've done it a few times just using bog standard super value wafer ham....exactly the same, still delish!

cailindana · 09-08-2011 10:29pm

Lady Lainy wrote: »

Cant remember off the top of my head. but the Nutritional information is on the packs.

Whan i say parama ham....anything like....black forest ham, or spanish ham...any of those kind thin slices of ham. aldi and lidl do loads. even tho it makes no difference to the points, I always try to trim the big long white fatty strip on "ham" just to make it that little bit leaner,

I've done it a few times just using bog standard super value wafer ham....exactly the same, still delish!

ok thanks for that.. great recipe! ill have to try and get more adventurous in the kitchen!

kenna3 · 09-08-2011 10:36pm

hey to all

hope ye dont mind having a newbie on board

my history so far for 2011...

Woke up in jan and realised i was sooo overweight it hit me like a bus think the pictures from xmas was a helping hand in the realisation

Joined a gym at end of jan,lost a total of 1 stone up till july didnt think it was good going on the weight loss side but definetly made an impact on my shape which has changed, im getting curves again

ive been following this thread for a couple of weeks and find it soooo motivational and some inspiring stories. I joined ww 4 weeks ago and im -9 lbs WOOHOO i think thats good going, got my first silver seven at wi today was delighted...anyway just wanted to share and look forward to the weeks and months ahead of chatting

wi week 1 : -3lbs

wi week 2 : -2.5 lbs

wi week 3 : was away did not get to one

wi week 4 : -3.5 lbs

cailindana · 09-08-2011 10:41pm

kenna3 wrote: »

hey to all

hope ye dont mind having a newbie on board

my history so far for 2011...

Woke up in jan and realised i was sooo overweight it hit me like a bus think the pictures from xmas was a helping hand in the realisation

Joined a gym at end of jan,lost a total of 1 stone up till july didnt think it was good going on the weight loss side but definetly made an impact on my shape which has changed, im getting curves again

ive been following this thread for a couple of weeks and find it soooo motivational and some inspiring stories. I joined ww 4 weeks ago and im -9 lbs WOOHOO i think thats good going, got my first silver seven at wi today was delighted...anyway just wanted to share and look forward to the weeks and months ahead of chatting

wi week 1 : -3lbs

wi week 2 : -2.5 lbs

wi week 3 : was away did not get to one

wi week 4 : -3.5 lbs

welcome! and well done, you seem to be flying it with ww.. well done on the losses so far!!

kenna3 · 09-08-2011 10:47pm

hi cailindana

thanks very much...im still trying to figure out my way round how to post replys, smilie faces etc lol

GT_TDI_150 · 10-08-2011 5:14am

Last weeks gain has been avenged!!

3.5LBS down, so back below 200LBS, back to over 3stone lost and now also below 90kgs!!

fionas046 · 10-08-2011 7:23am

GT_TDI_150 wrote: »

Last weeks gain has been avenged!!

3.5LBS down, so back below 200LBS, back to over 3stone lost and now also below 90kgs!!

And don't forget your all important Bath victory!!:p

Boop22 · 10-08-2011 7:37am

I was advised to follow a low GI diet as i have PCOS and it is supposed to be the best way to go about losing weight when you have this. I haven't tried it yet but was wondering if anyone knows of any low GI foods which are also low in PP? Thanks

Monife · 10-08-2011 7:58am

Boop22 wrote: »

I was advised to follow a low GI diet as i have PCOS and it is supposed to be the best way to go about losing weight when you have this. I haven't tried it yet but was wondering if anyone knows of any low GI foods which are also low in PP? Thanks

The link below has a general list of foods that are low, medium and high GI.

http://www.the-gi-diet.org/lowgifoods/

What I noticed, was that weetabix is high GI, but All Bran was low GI. Also, wholewheat pasta shapes, spaghetti, rice, sweet potatoes and new (baby) potatoes are low GI. But mashed and baked potatoes are high GI.

There are a few on this thread (I think) with PCOS that should be able to help too.

Tmeos · 10-08-2011 9:22am

Down one today, delighted because I was still a bit convinced last week was a false loss. Only 3 lbs to go for my 3rd stone. On a bit of a mexican kick this week have recepies to try for spicy bean burgers and chickpea enchiladas, will post them up of they work out well.

Caros · 10-08-2011 9:30am

Boop22 wrote: »

I was advised to follow a low GI diet as i have PCOS and it is supposed to be the best way to go about losing weight when you have this. I haven't tried it yet but was wondering if anyone knows of any low GI foods which are also low in PP? Thanks

Offhand, porridge and sweet potatoes.

Zwillinge · 10-08-2011 9:41am

Hi o/

New to the whole WW club as of last night.

Decided am in a good place, physically and mentally, to actually get on top of this and sort out my fat ass

So heres hoping for some success

And wish you all the best in yours too!!

But one quick Q - how many PP in a cuppa tea with a splash of milk? I know the tea is 0 but does the milk make up anything or am I just being paranoid and overthinking it??

Thanks and am glad theres extra support out there

sarahfancy · 10-08-2011 9:51am

Tmeos wrote: »

Down one today, delighted because I was still a bit convinced last week was a false loss. Only 3 lbs to go for my 3rd stone. On a bit of a mexican kick this week have recepies to try for spicy bean burgers and chickpea enchiladas, will post them up of they work out well.

Mmm, I love Mexican. Chickpea enchiladas sound amazing. Please do post if they are good.

Baby75 · 10-08-2011 9:51am

Any one ever get an insult and compliment all in one go!!!

My two sisters have started doing ww at home, my youngest sister put on weight over her exams and summer, I was thinking she was after putting on a bit of weight and she looked as if she was around the same weight as I am now. my other sister has a lot to lose and has major health problems, so happy she is back on the saddle, she was telling me their starting weights and when she told me our younger sisters I said oh same as me so! and she went OMG your that light!!!!!

:eek::P:confused:
yea thanks sis! LOL at least she apologized after!

I hate to think I go to all this trouble and I look heavier because of my weight on my tummy! left over from my beautiful kids.... still at least I will be healthier and fitter and then I will win the lotto and fix my tummy :D

Lady Lainy · 10-08-2011 9:59am

had all my fruit chopped up for smoothie this morning,

strawberries, 2 bananas, tinned pears,

Was going to half on my porridege, and use half in a smoothie....

popped them into the blender.....and NOTHING

blender is dead! So ended up having a mountain of fruit with my porridge...LOL but just means now i can buy a new blender without getting given out to, going to get one for doing ice

so annoying....why are strawberries so expensive

MaggieMay2 · 10-08-2011 10:16am

There on offer for 3euro at the moment in Tesco? I know and they are gorgeous. I'm half thinking of trying to grow some next year and rhubarb as I love it too. Both totally easy to grow we had them when we were kids. Took all that for granted at the time!!

Really nice brekkie this morning. I was going to just have egg and toast v boring.....so just whisked the egg and soaked slice of bread for french toast. Sprinkled on a bit of Splenda and some cinnamon, some sliced strawberries and blueberries and dollop of natural yoghurt. Delish all for the same 5pp as the egg and toast on its own. It's great how I've started to think about what you can do differently with food and a little bit of effort how it can make it more interesting every day so you don't get bored of it.

Lady Lainy · 10-08-2011 10:20am

MaggieMay2 wrote: »

There on offer for 3euro at the moment in Tesco? I know and they are gorgeous. I'm half thinking of trying to grow some next year and rhubarb as I love it too. Both totally easy to grow we had them when we were kids. Took all that for granted at the time!!

Really nice brekkie this morning. I was going to just have egg and toast v boring.....so just whisked the egg and soaked slice of bread for french toast. Sprinkled on a bit of Splenda and some cinnamon, some sliced strawberries and blueberries and dollop of natural yoghurt. Delish all for the same 5pp as the egg and toast on its own. It's great how I've started to think about what you can do differently with food and a little bit of effort how it can make it more interesting every day so you don't get bored of it.

there the ones i wolfed down this morning :P omg....they were seriously some of the nicest ones I've never had....perfectly ripe, not a single one wasted!

but like 3 euro was special offer price...still pricy enough (or am i just cheap)
like they'll be like 3.99 or something when that offer ends.

MaggieMay2 · 10-08-2011 10:51am

Ha ha no I agree. For the amount you get for 3 bob it makes you think. But then there too nice so I'm like sod it, love myself and worth it so....I can't seem to find them much cheaper anywhere else so next year I'm getting green fingered

javagal · 10-08-2011 11:24am

Have been away from this thread for quite a while getting comfy.. But i'm on hols in 3 weeks and determined to shift 3lbs so I can enjoy myself over there...

History:
Started WW in April at 13 st 10.. My goal weight was 10st 13.. I'm now 11st 5.75 and loving my new figure...

Gonna read back through this thread for new recipes

Monife · 10-08-2011 11:26am

MaggieMay2 wrote: »

Ha ha no I agree. For the amount you get for 3 bob it makes you think. But then there too nice so I'm like sod it, love myself and worth it so....I can't seem to find them much cheaper anywhere else so next year I'm getting green fingered

Lidl often do them for €2.25, i think. They also do raspberry offers every now and again, 1 EURO for a small tray

Lainy, you're not cheap. We are being ripped off as usual. I think the price is outrageous too. In Tesco up North, they are doing 2 large punnets of strawberries for £3 (€3.40)!! :eek:

Lady Lainy · 10-08-2011 11:29am

MaggieMay2 wrote: »

Ha ha no I agree. For the amount you get for 3 bob it makes you think. But then there too nice so I'm like sod it, love myself and worth it so....I can't seem to find them much cheaper anywhere else so next year I'm getting green fingered

We have wild strawberries out in the garden....but there the tiny tiny ones. we have the more for the sentiment and appearance. Mint and wild strawberries growing together....

at least those 3 euro strawberries in tesco are irish grown....so even tho tesco are prob slightly screwing the farmer over....at least we'e supporting irish produce! I do try to "buy irish" when i can, but face it....sometimes its just cheaper to by the import....sadly

but you know what....i'm actually still full after breakfast...then again....it was 300g of strawberries, 200g tinned pears (drained) 2 bananas and porridge LOL the fruit was already chopped before i realised the blender was dead....and even in the fridge...the fruit would have dried out....its never as nice as it when freshly chopped up....

Making Quorn and Courgette Lasagne today

last night the Quorn/Courgette cottage pie was SOOOO nice

even my mom has said my eating has gotten healthier 10 fold!

granted the odd time a cupcake falls over and lands in my mouth....but u know what.....sue me :P I like cake! Hell I LOVE cake :P LOL

but my attitude to it has totally changed....its not oh god i'm eating this diet crap food....I've had a low fat healthy boring tasteless crappy dinner.....i deserve to have a banoffee muffin...

now its more like......oh god i cant wait for dinner tonight.....its healthy, fresh, so yummy and filling, I've made it my self, so i'm kinda proud of my dish. And I dont want to spend 5 seconds eating a cupcake even tho i've spent an hour making a really good dinner.

I think I'm getting a far healthier attitude to food....i've also noticed I'm not geting as many tooth aches! So over all my eating has to healthier, if my body and mind are feeling better....and I think...having a doctor telling me...that something was hindering my weight loss was my saving grace...

(for newbies....I was already overweight, and my doctor put me depo contraceptive injections, I was on it for four years....found out about 2 weeks ago...those injections have the highest most severe amount of weight gain associated with them, she said with my borderline thyroid, and these injections in my system....it would be quite difficult if not impossible to lose weight, because these are hormone injections which increase the appetite)

It could take a few months for the injections to leave my system fully, in the month after i finished the injections i gained a whole stone just from water retention...thank god the doctor said that was normal....cos i was losing the plot....and i could feel my self giving up....slightly...i stopped writing my blog, i quit the table on here...

But now i'm going to focus on LOOKINg better, FEELING better, Fitter, Healther....and a side effect of that... should eventually be losing weight...confidence going up....motivation up!

Toning, Cardio, Weights 5 times a week, 30 - 40 mins a day, 2 litres of water a day, more fruit and veg, and taking care of my hair, skin & teeth

WELCOME ALL NEWBIES!

Lady Lainy · 10-08-2011 2:44pm

Right well thats the lasagne made!

the whole thing... is 20pp....its a standard domino square lasagne dish....20pp

Instead of jar white sauce, or making a roux from flour and milk, I used a sachet of ERIN WHITE SAUCE (on offer in tesco for like 35c)

the 20g sachet is 2pp + 280ml skimmed milk makes up 1/2 a pint of white sauce for 5pp

Whole lasagne = 20pp
1/2 of lasagne = 10pp
1/3 of lasagne = 7pp
1/4 of lasagne = 5pp
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Preheat oven to about 180C

Spray oven dish with frylight oil, (helps prevent sticking, makes cleaning WAY EASIER)

400g Quorn Mince
500g Pessata
2 Large Onions,
Fist full of Fresh Basil leaves,
As much garlic as you like
Season with what ever salt and pepper, chili flakes you want

Fry mince till cooked and no longer frozen, Add your diced onions and garlic and basil leaves, the smell is AMAZING. FRESH Basil really makes the difference. Leave the onion to cook for few mins, Add pessata, and bring to boil, then lower the heat and leave to simmer while you prepare white sauce and courgettes

3 courgettes are the perfect amount for a "family size" lasagne, Top and tail and slice lengthways, giving you sheets of courgette,

Prepare white sauce according to instructions on packet.

Grate 30g Dublin Light Cheese (2pp) and have it ready to use,

Layer lasagne in oven dish, meant, courgette, sauce, ect. and sprinkle final top layer with cheese and put in oven for about 30 - 40 mins,

(I havent made this before, havent tasted it before....I really hope its nice)

Boop22 · 10-08-2011 6:15pm

only lost 1/2 pound tonite after being so good all week. joined curves and am doin a good bit of walking too. Also barely touched my weeklies:( on the upside though, i did reach my 5% goal tonite so at least that's something i suppose:)

LinK3 · 10-08-2011 7:41pm

I lost a half pound this week too but after gaining the last two weeks I'm happy! Down slowly but surely, I will get my last 3.5 pounds off:)

Niamh94 · 10-08-2011 7:59pm

Guys I know this is a bit of a weird question but is it normal to not see an inch loss for a while? Like I've lost 12 pounds (down to 13 stone 10) and I haven't seen any inch loss at all :O people have noticed I've lost weight but I'm still measuring the same as I was day one!! is this normal/similar to others' experiences?

dubliin_ali · 10-08-2011 8:06pm

Hi All,
Its been ages since I have had some time to read loads of posts and see how everyone is doing. Loads of people are doing really super.. Congrats.

hollyhock wrote: »

:Ddown 2lbs on thurs,ive done out a little graph for myself from last week,22 weeks,(i know,i know,nobody wants to hear that yet!!),but i reckon at a doable 1lb per week,thats just over 1.5stone,so ive 2 gone notches down already,if you could see the downward curve every week i hope that will keep my motavation up!!:D i'll try it and see,anyway,good luck!
meant to say 22 weeks til christmas,ssh!

I have been doing exactly that since the start of Feb and I did it for 52 weeks -I love my graph. I have my "wish line" which I had drawn out as 1lb per week loss over the 52 weeks, and my "actual line" which has been pretty keeping up with my "wish line"!! On weeks where I've crossed to the wrong side of the line it does wonders to kick me back into gear again. It's brilliant motivation so good luck with yours:) After today's WI I've officially lost 30 pounds!!! This time me and my little graph will get there :rolleyes:

Eabhabear · 10-08-2011 8:13pm

Niamh94 wrote: »

Guys I know this is a bit of a weird question but is it normal to not see an inch loss for a while? Like I've lost 12 pounds (down to 13 stone 10) and I haven't seen any inch loss at all :O people have noticed I've lost weight but I'm still measuring the same as I was day one!! is this normal/similar to others' experiences?

I've dropped from a size 16 in dresses to a size 12. However I am still a size 16 in jeans because I haven't lost any inches on my legs :mad: The weight will fall off in different places and the inch loss will come eventually. Eveyone's different just be patient

yolanda · 10-08-2011 8:22pm

Hi Everyone

Sorry now to interrupt and ask such a boring q but I have just had a baby 2 weeks ago and regularly would log on to this thread to check things out during the pregnancy. Was fantastic and well done to everyone!

Just wondering when I could rejoin ww after having a baby. Tried to look it up on the ww website but dont really have any answers on it. Does anyone know when you can join after having a baby or is there a specific time frame you have to wait?

Thanks in Advance!!

Lady Lainy · 10-08-2011 8:31pm

I think you can join anytime, but you MUST tell your leader if your breast feeding, cos that is taken into account when making up your point allowance.
breast feeding burns ALOT of calories.

Tmeos · 10-08-2011 8:45pm

I think any time is fine but maybe wait till after your six week check just to give yourself a chance to recover. It's no joke with a newborn so don't put too much pressure on yourself to loose the weight quickly.

Also as Lainey says above if you are breastfeeding a serious reduction in your calorie intake can interfere with your milk supply so make sure you eat enough high quality food.

Good luck with it, I'm hoping to get to goal for my little ones first birthday in September.

Tangled · 10-08-2011 9:19pm

Sorry, I've been lurking here recently too

Just rejoined WW after 2nd baby, to answer Yolanda's q you must be at least 6 weeks post natal and have been declared fit by your doctor, so after your 6 week check if all going ok. There's a booklet you get for breastfeeding if that applies to you, and you get an extra 14 points a day if BF fully.

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