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WeightWatchers & "How Many ProPoints?" Thread MkII
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You beat me to it with your great idea of making garlic bread. Was going to say you could have some WW or lowfat garlic bread but your idea sounds waaay nicer.
I was going to suggest home made garlic bread made with wholemeal bread, butter and crushed garlic and parsley ! I love the sound of the bagel though as well!
Well if I lose 2 pound tomorrow, I will have made 7 pounds by the Bank Holiday a slow and steady loss, I dont think I will lose 2 pounds I will be down though but not that much! see what tomorrow brings.
Lainy thanks for that information on exercise! Im going to use my heartbeat as well to work it out! I am finding exercise is getting easier now so upping the pressure now. I walked to a near by park yesterday they have free exercise machines you can use, I can feel it in my legs today
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Love this thread everyone , been putting this off ages finally starting my first meeting tuesday ! gutted i didnt do it yesterday , can anyone tell me if the pro points system complicated ?? im a pro at the old system but this seems quite complicated ! dont know whether to weight myself and start today or just hold on till my first meeting , ive bought a few ww meals to get me going just have no idea how many pro points im allowed ? cant wait to start seeing the lbs drop off
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Hi All, Week 7 this week and I'm down 3.5 this week so got my third silver 7 and my 10%. Cant believe I've lost 23 lbs in just 7 weeks. It has really made me focused on not undoing my hard work when I'm away this week! P.S. Happy June everyone!
WOW !!! Thats fantastic progress well done you , any spare motivation you can throw it my way 0 -
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Is Lainey the only one who can set goals for themselves? nope but its an interesting one for the month of June......will fit in nicely with my next two mini goals
* to get my 5% weight loss (1lb to go)
* to lose 1 stone (7lb to go)
love the motivation so I am piggy backing on her idea :cool:0 -
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Hey All!
I'm back on the radar-exams complete, house moved and afew other big things acomplished in the last few weeks!!
Anyways I was the bright spark who initiated the -7lbs for June Bank hol a month ago...
Unfort I went mental with chocolate for my exams so if i'm gonna get there I have 3 days to loose 3lbs which is a tad optimistic but I've a big weekend ahead so I'm just gonna be super good until then and see what happens
On another note, nite out after exams was my first big nite in a while and it just felt so amazing to hear all the compliments-better than any figure on the scale for me!!
Well done to everyone doing so well and welcome to all the newbies!0 -
GT_TDI_150 wrote: »Found it(in the old thread):
c'mon all, fess up, who accepted the challange and how close are you to hitting it?
I'm @6.5lbs with tomorrows WI still to add to it
I can't remember, but I'd say I was up for it. As that was my goal for May. Failed miserably!
Well done to all those who succeeded tho.
What's this new challenge Lainy?
fionas congratulations, that's fantastic. Have you any plan to celebrate when you get to goal?0 -
hey Bubbaloo this was lainys challenge :cool:
Thanks - I accept! :eek:Love this thread everyone , been putting this off ages finally starting my first meeting tuesday ! gutted i didnt do it yesterday , can anyone tell me if the pro points system complicated ?? im a pro at the old system but this seems quite complicated ! dont know whether to weight myself and start today or just hold on till my first meeting , ive bought a few ww meals to get me going just have no idea how many pro points im allowed ? cant wait to start seeing the lbs drop off
Welcome Laura. ProPoints can be complicated to begin with but it's just a matter of getting used to it. Try not to compare it to the old programme because it is completely different. Point values are based on protein and fibre content, (as well as fat and carb) but calories/saturated fat are irrelevant. If I were you I would go to a meeting and have a chat with the leader so you can ask questions and get all the books. Buy a digital calculator too because the cardboard wheel you get is awful!!
Also, I find the WW meals very bad value for points. I find you can make something tastier from scratch and it is usually the same or less points. You can bulk things out with 0 point veg to fill you up. (I think the WW meal portions are tiny!)
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Does any one know the lowest number of points a man could end up with?
my formula works fine but doesnt stop at the basement level for men, it keeps goinf down to 29 which is the lowest value for women:rolleyes:
I hadnt updated my weight in my formula for a while, when I weighed 17st3 my PP allowance was 55PP, it has been gradually coming down, now jumped to 39PP
ignore , I had the wrong age in, i did the points for someone's OH on here a while back!!
PS: still wondering about the basement value of PP for men though
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Meant to say that I'm finished with iwatchr now. It was wrecking my head - every time I closed it, it would say "error closing" and all this crap :mad: So now I have WW Points Diary. Seems ok, but I prefere the layout of iwatchr. Just have to get used to it - like that it follows the UK Propoints plan - iwatchr only has the US one and it was annoying! 0
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Shoe Lover wrote: »Meant to say that I'm finished with iwatchr now. It was wrecking my head - every time I closed it, it would say "error closing" and all this crap :mad: So now I have WW Points Diary. Seems ok, but I prefere the layout of iwatchr. Just have to get used to it - like that it follows the UK Propoints plan - iwatchr only has the US one and it was annoying!
Did you pay the 79c and buy it?? I've had no problems at all with it - couldn't manage at all without it now.0 -
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Shoe Lover wrote: »Hey Lainy, could I get the Eddie Rockets pp off you? Going to Shannon on Friday for an exam and we are staying in a Travelodge that has Eddie Rockets next door so am assuming that that is where we will eat on Friday night. Want to make the best decisions! Will be bringing a load of bananas and bran muffins with me though cos the exam starts at 8am and goes on till 12 so we wont have time for breakfast in the morning and I cannot go without my brekkie so will have the bran muffins with me for that :D
If you to get anything there is a big tesco across the roundabout form the travellodge in limerick the eddies there is lovely there is also a suppermacks in a bit futher past Dunnes which has a sandwich bar when my lot have supermacs I have a sambo from there:pac:0 -
GT_TDI_150 wrote: »Does any one know the lowest number of points a man could end up with?
my formula works fine but doesnt stop at the basement level for men, it keeps goinf down to 29 which is the lowest value for women:rolleyes:
I hadnt updated my weight in my formula for a while, when I weighed 17st3 my PP allowance was 55PP, it has been gradually coming down, now jumped to 39PP
ignore , I had the wrong age in, i did the points for someone's OH on here a while back!!
PS: still wondering about the basement value of PP for men though
Regards
If you give someone with aww calculator your height and goal weight we can plug in the info and get your daily allowance for you then oH will also need your age pm me and i will do it0 -
OMG that is amazing Fiona, well done!!!! Any tips for those of us starting out?
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To be honest, I've far too many to mention! But just stick with it. I never thought for one minute when I started this that I could possibly get to the end but two years and five months later, (long I know!) I've done it. Nothing tastes as good and feeling good feels!
kildareash wrote: »fionas congratulations, that's fantastic. Have you any plan to celebrate when you get to goal?
Thanks Kildareash, I hadn't really thought about a plan to celebrate but I will now! I'm going to the south of France on Tuesday afternoon for two and a half weeks so getting this last 1.5lb on Tuesday morning would make the holiday extra special.
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I'm hoping the forecast is as promised and we get the heatwave this weekend-Here's some bbq recipes I got from WW uk if anyone is interested in them for the bank hol
Turkey Tikka Kebabs
ProPoints® Value: 5
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 15 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
The taste of these turkey kebabs is simply terrific! Barbecue them if you can - or grill them indoors.
Ingredients
500 g Turkey, Breast, Skinless & Boneless, Raw
150 g (as purchased) Yogurt, Low Fat, Plain, natural
2 tablespoons Curry Paste, all types, (tikka masala)
1 tablespoons Lemon Juice
2 slice(s) Cucumber, chucks - roughly chopped
4 medium Tomato, roughly chopped
1/2 large Onion, All Types, (red) thinly sliced
1 individual Chilli, Green or Red, (red) deseeded and sliced
2 tablespoons Coriander, Fresh, chopped fresh
1 pinch Salt
1 teaspoons (ground) Pepper, Black (Whole, Cracked or Ground)
Instructions
· Cut turkey into 2.5 cm (1 inch) chunks. Place in non-metallic bowl. Add yogurt, curry paste and lemon juice. Mix well, then cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, overnight if possible.
· Preheat barbecue or grill. Thread turkey onto skewers. Cook, turning often, for 12 - 15 minutes, until thoroughly cooked.
· Meanwhile, mix together remaining ingredients to make salad. Season, then serve.
Caribbean BBQ Rump Steaks
ProPoints® Value: 7
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 10 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Colourful and tasty, this barbecued food will go down a treat.
Ingredients
600 g Beef, Rump Steak, 88% Lean, 11% Fat, Raw, 4 x 150g thin steaks
1 oz Lime, Whole, juice (or 1/2 lemon)
1 teaspoons Mixed Spice, (Jamaican jerk seasoning)
5 spray(s) Cooking Spray, Calorie Controlled
2 individual Chilli, Green or Red, halved and deseeded
2 medium Courgette, sliced diagonally
1 medium Pepper, Red, cored, deseeded and cut into six pieces
1 medium Pepper, Yellow, cored, deseeded and cut into six pieces
4 sprig(s) Thyme, Fresh
1 pinch Salt
1/4 teaspoons (ground) Pepper, Black (Whole, Cracked or Ground)
Instructions
· Brush the steaks with the lime or lemon juice, then sprinkle with the jerk seasoning. Cover and keep cool until ready to cook.
· Preheat the barbecue, char-grill pan or grill.
· Spray the steaks, chillies, courgettes and peppers with low fat cooking spray. Barbecue the steaks, chillies, courgettes and peppers for 4-6 minutes, or until done to your liking, turning occasionally. If using a char-grill pan or grill, cook the chillies, courgettes and peppers before cooking the steaks.
· Serve, garnished with the thyme sprigs and seasoned with salt and pepper.
Notes
· Simply press steaks with your finger to test that they are done - a rare steak will leave a slight indentation; a medium steak will be quite firm; a well-done steak will be firm. Check with a sharp knife if you’re still unsure.
Beef Burgers
ProPoints® Value: 6
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 10 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
These tasty burgers are just the thing for a barbecue or easy family meal in a flash. Go on, get grilling!
Ingredients
500 g Beef, Mince, Extra Lean, Cooked
1 small Onion, All Types, finely chopped
2 teaspoons (as purchased) Oregano, dried
2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
1 individual Egg White, lightly beaten
1 pinch Salt
1/8 teaspoons (ground) Pepper, Black (Whole, Cracked or Ground)
8 leaf/leaves (small) Lettuce, or rocket leaves
50 g Tomatoes, Cherry
4 large Pickled Gherkin, sliced (optional)
Instructions
· Mix together mince, onion, oregano, Worcestershire sauce and egg white. Season with salt and pepper. Shape into 4 burgers. Wrap and chill until ready to cook.
· Preheat char-grill pan, grill or barbecue. Cook burgers for 4-5 minutes on each side.
· Serve on a plate with lettuce or rocket leaves, cherry tomatoes and pickled gherkins.
Grilled Chicken Thighs with Chickpea Salad
ProPoints® Value: 13
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 40 min
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
The warm weather makes it a great excuse to fire up the barbie and do some aromatic grilling. Cooking with spices adds great flavour without added fat.
Ingredients
1 tablespoons Oil, Olive
1 1/2 teaspoons (level) Cumin seeds
1 teaspoons (level) Coriander, Dried
2 teaspoons (level) Cumin, Ground
2 teaspoons (heaped) Honey
600 g Chicken, Thigh, Skinless & Boneless, Raw, halved
300 g Beans, Green, ends trimmed, halved
400 g Chick Peas, Cooked or Canned, drained and rinsed
250 g Tomatoes, Cherry, halved
1 tablespoons Lemon, rind, finely chopped (1 piece preserved lemon)
2 medium Shallots, ends trimmed, finely sliced on diagonal
1 teaspoons (as purchased) Mint, Fresh
1 teaspoons Coriander, Fresh, chopped
2 tablespoons Salad Dressing, Fat or Oil Free, (French)
1/2 tablespoons Tzatziki
1 medium Lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
· Combine 2 tsp oil, cumin seeds, ground coriander, 1 tsp ground cumin and 1 tsp honey together in a medium size bowl. Add chicken and season well with salt and pepper. Toss well to coat. Allow to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes, or ideally overnight.
· Meanwhile, bring a small saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add beans and cook for 2 minutes, or until tender crisp. Remove from heat and refresh under cold running water. Drain well.
· Place beans in a large bowl. Add chickpeas, tomatoes, preserved lemon, shallots, mint, coriander, remaining honey, ground cumin, remaining oil and dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper and toss well to combine. Set aside for 30 minutes for flavours to develop.
· Meanwhile preheat grill to high. Cook chicken thighs for 5 minutes each side, or until cooked through. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a plate. Cover loosely with foil and set aside to rest for 5 minutes. Serve chicken with salad, tzatziki and lemon wedges.
Notes
· Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days and can be enjoyed hot or cold. This is great to pack on a picnic for an easy and fun day out!
Quorn Premium Burgers with Barbecue Relish
ProPoints® Value: 7
Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 15 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Enjoy this veggie burger accompanied with a spicy peppery relish. Scrummy!
Ingredients
2 burger(s) Quorn Burger
2 medium Bread, Burger Bun
50 g Lettuce, Shredded
1 large Onion, All Types, – red, diced For the relish:-
10 spray(s) Cooking Spray, Calorie Controlled
1/2 medium Onion, All Types, finely chopped
2 clove(s) Garlic, crushed
230 g Tomatoes, Whole or Chopped, Canned, chopped
1 tablespoons (level) Tomato Purèe, (15ml)
1/2 tablespoons Sugar, Light Brown
1/2 tablespoons Brown Sauce
3 splash(es) Hot Pepper Sauce (Tabasco)
1 tablespoons Vinegar, White Wine
1/2 tablespoons (level) Mustard, English
1 pinch Salt
1/8 teaspoons (ground) Pepper, Black (Whole, Cracked or Ground), freshly ground
Instructions
· To make the relish, pre-heat the oil and cook the onion and garlic for 5-6 minutes or until the onions are soft.
· Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the mixture has slightly thickened. Whilst this is simmering, cook the Quorn Premium Burgers according to the instructions on the back of pack.
· Serve the burger in a bun with a generous dollop of the barbecue relish, crispy lettuce and red onion.0 -
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Down 4lbs tonight Couldn't believe it when I saw it. I lost the 2lbs from exam time and 2lbs extra!! Would love to get my next stone next week, 1.5lbs away from it.
Was at the doctors today and it turns out I have a kidney infection so not sure how this will affect me doing the mini-marathon. Definitely won't be walking tomorrow. Hopefully by Fri I'll be much better.
Lainy there is definitely something going around. My infection started as a bad cold yesterday and a few people have colds.0 -
Down 4lbs tonight Couldn't believe it when I saw it. I lost the 2lbs from exam time and 2lbs extra!! Would love to get my next stone next week, 1.5lbs away from it.
Was at the doctors today and it turns out I have a kidney infection so not sure how this will affect me doing the mini-marathon. Definitely won't be walking tomorrow. Hopefully by Fri I'll be much better.
Lainy there is definitely something going around. My infection started as a bad cold yesterday and a few people have colds.
I just feel so tired! like the energy is being pulled out of me....
I also think i've been eating way too many potatoes lately....they are jst so quick and easy....and filling! Need to go back to brown rice for a while!0 -
Down 3lb at WI:D Absolutely delighted. To say I was shocked when I stood on the scales is an UNDERSTATEMENT!!! And I am now in the 14's :D 2lb away from 7th silver seven and 3lb away from 50lb lost... Really excited now and totally back on track. I have come to the conclusion that my body will do what it wants, when it wants and it will lose the weight when it wants. 0
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Had my weigh in today and was up 1lb, think it was my week in London catching up on me, did a lot of drinking and eating stuff i shouldn't. Back on the straight and narrow this week and will get rid of it again next week. Got a new Jack Russell on Sunday as company for my terrier, great fun now trying to walk the two of them at the same time:D keep getting tangled still its great to get the exercise. 0
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way to go peeps there are some serious losses this week :cool: my WI is tomorrow but me suspects that the fudgefest at the weekend did some damage so I shall be peeking at the scales result through my fingers
on the plus side I got my bum off the couch and did workout 2 on C25K, so I am a happy bunny!!!!
LOL GT.....sorry.....alas unlike the rest my chest is deflating rapidly.....can't shift inches anywhere else but man alive its shifting from there this week 0 -
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way to go peeps there are some serious losses this week :cool: my WI is tomorrow but me suspects that the fudgefest at the weekend did some damage so I shall be peeking at the scales result through my fingers
on the plus side I got my bum off the couch and did workout 2 on C25K, so I am a happy bunny!!!!
LOL GT.....sorry.....alas unlike the rest my chest is deflating rapidly.....can't shift inches anywhere else but man alive its shifting from there this week
My chest is deflating too I dont mind if it goes down to a B (was a large C before I started WW) but only if it perks up a bit too. I wish the weight would go from my back and stomach. Although a good bit has gone from legs and stomach, my back is still persisting!!! 0 -
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