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WeightWatchers & "How Many ProPoints?" Thread
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started the couch to 5k today. :eek: it was hard!! i was bet after it he he. oh well it has to be done i suppose.
starving now and dont know what to have for dinner. hate these kind of days!!
I started that last year, got to week 3 and then the dark evenings came and I stopped. Was to self conscious to run along the road!
I was really enjoying it tho. Found day 1 hard going, but day 2 was a little easier!
I had an app on my phone That I could use my own music with and record my feelings after I had completed the run.
Must go at it again tho, were planning to climb croagh Patrick this summer.
Was also thinking about doing this mud fun run, it wld probably have killed me tho! I'm not available on the date this year, but will definately do it nxt year when I'm a skinny mummy and I won't be dragging around all this extra weight
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kildareash wrote: »I started that last year, got to week 3 and then the dark evenings came and I stopped. Was to self conscious to run along the road!
I was really enjoying it tho. Found day 1 hard going, but day 2 was a little easier!
I had an app on my phone That I could use my own music with and record my feelings after I had completed the run.
Must go at it again tho, were planning to climb croagh Patrick this summer.
Was also thinking about doing this mud fun run, it wld probably have killed me tho! I'm not available on the date this year, but will definately do it nxt year when I'm a skinny mummy and I won't be dragging around all this extra weight
I only run where there's the min amount of people too!
Wish I had a treadmill! :cool:0 -
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@ Bubaloo.. Ha thats mad were both in the same city.. I cnt wait and i really do hope to be godd apart from the drink told the bf the runners are coming with me so I hope he will be ready haha!!
@Dammitj.. Thanks for your advice.. iv heard such good things about Tapas! Looking forward to seen all the nice sights and have planned a trip ice skating uber exciting!!
Im starving today for some reason! Melt
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kildareash wrote: »I started that last year, got to week 3 and then the dark evenings came and I stopped. Was to self conscious to run along the road!
I was really enjoying it tho. Found day 1 hard going, but day 2 was a little easier!
I had an app on my phone That I could use my own music with and record my feelings after I had completed the run.
Must go at it again tho, were planning to climb croagh Patrick this summer.
Was also thinking about doing this mud fun run, it wld probably have killed me tho! I'm not available on the date this year, but will definately do it nxt year when I'm a skinny mummy and I won't be dragging around all this extra weight
OMG me too, I hate running when people are around and only do it for about 30 seconds when there is no one around. Actually not able for jogging yet but sometimes try and incorporate a little into a walk (sometimes) when its dark and no one is around. The OH laughs when i say that but he doesnt understand that all we think when we run is, I bet those people are thinking "OMG look at the fat girl run" lol0 -
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Lady Lainy wrote: »Anyone got a recipe for home made burgers?
I'd give you my mother's recipe only it involves mixing the mince with lots of bread and eggs. They are yummy. You could just mix the mince with 1 egg and then egg white. Then add an onion and some garlic."OMG look at the fat girl run" lol
This is my big fear but then in my head I'm like well at least I'm doing something about it. Don't worry what people think at the end of the day you are doing it for you and you only 0 -
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Lady Lainy wrote: »oh that does sound gorgeous! thats what i have found...alot of recipes call for bread crumbs. kinda wanna avoid bread crumbs
What i have is Turkey Mince, Egg(whites) , onions, seasoning, Worcestershire sauce.
Thinking trying home made burgers and wedges some time during the week while i have the time to experiment.
They are gorgeous but lethal
I made chicken burgers before without the bread and it was obvious that it was missing.
I've been craving wedges for a while now but I always associate them as bad. What way do you make them?0 -
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They are gorgeous but lethal I made chicken burgers before without the bread and it was obvious that it was missing.
I've been craving wedges for a while now but I always associate them as bad. What way do you make them?
havent made them yet...but been looking thru the ww website and tweaking recipes (to make them for one)
Roasted Herb Potato Wedges
ProPoints® Value: 3
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 12 min
Cooking Time: 30 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
If you really want to add flavour to this savoury side dish, substitute one tablespoon of whole-grain mustard for one tablespoon of the Dijon
Ingredients
2 tablespoons (level) Mustard, Dijon
5 spray(s) Cooking Spray, Calorie Controlled, and 1 tsp olive oil
1 sprig(s) Rosemary, Fresh, chopped
1 tablespoons Parsley, fresh, chopped
1/2 teaspoons Salt
450 g Potatoes, Old, Raw, peeled, cleaned and cut in half
1/4 teaspoons (ground) Pepper, Black (Whole, Cracked or Ground)
3 teaspoons (chopped) Oregano, fresh, chopped (1 tbsp)
Instructions
Preheat oven to Gas Mark 7/ 220°C/425°F.
Combine all ingredients, except potatoes, in a small bowl.
Place potatoes in a sealable plastic bag. Add mustard mixture. Close bag and shake to coat.
Pour contents of bag into a shallow baking pan coated with cooking spray.
Bake, turning occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 25-30 minutes.
(for me I've changed it to 300g potatoes for one serving cos i have the extra points ....and i'm a total foodie, so for me i'm having 8pp of wedges)0 -
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Hello All
Hope yee dont mind me joining in to your thread .. I have followed you all for ages but not been posting ..
Just wondering are there any Gold members struggling with new Pro Points ..i got to goal May last year after losing 5 Stone 11 lbs and managed to maintain all the way to Xmas ... i am now 6 lb up and started new system 2 weeks ago ...
Last week i was Super good - followed plan exactly and walked a good 50 mins to an hour 6 of the 7 days ...
so went to my Meeting tonight expecting to at least have a half lb or 1 lb off but nothing ... i stayed the same ..(i know its better than on but want to get back under the 5 lbs)
so now im thinking I should not have ate the fruit (even though its Zero) and I should not have used the Weekly Pro Points (I used 35 of them)
So decision now is to start fresh tomorrow on the Pro Points or get out the old Books and return to what worked in the first place
Sorry for long rant .....has any one been here, have you any advice Please I feel like eating all round me and need to move out of kitchen :eek: 0 -
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Hi , The name is Steven I have started the WW diet last week initally started off 210lbs and in a week with the propoints system I am now down to 205lbs , I started back to the gym last friday. So far I have set out a daily amount of 26 pp per day as I stand most of the day. Im not missing my beloved take aways yet :S thankfully.
So far i have been eating mostly ww food from tesco some of which I found quite nice, I havent attended any classes as I'm kinda embarassed to go, has anybody any tips for nice low pp meals.
Tonight for dinner i made
Brown Bread toasted 2pp
Poached egg 2pp
sprinkle of pepper 1pp (possibly)
Heinz Ketchup two table spoons 4pp??
Go easy on me now guys I'm just starting off ha0 -
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Well done on your lost. I would say that your loss this week is the good week catching up on you so be careful this week to ensure that the bad week doesn't catch up. It can a week for your effort to show on the scales.
Thanks I will keep that in mind so. I'l be very good this week to compensate 0 -
Hi , The name is Steven I have started the WW diet last week initally started off 210lbs and in a week with the propoints system I am now down to 205lbs , I started back to the gym last friday. So far I have set out a daily amount of 26 pp per day as I stand most of the day. Im not missing my beloved take aways yet :S thankfully.
So far i have been eating mostly ww food from tesco some of which I found quite nice, I havent attended any classes as I'm kinda embarassed to go, has anybody any tips for nice low pp meals.
Tonight for dinner i made
Brown Bread toasted 2pp
Poached egg 2pp
sprinkle of pepper 1pp (possibly)
Heinz Ketchup two table spoons 4pp??
Go easy on me now guys I'm just starting off ha
Welcome and well done on starting WW. I'm certainly no expert but I'd say you could be getting more value for your points if you know what I mean. You could certainly be getting a lot more nutrients into you for nearly 9 points.0 -
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Hi , The name is Steven I have started the WW diet last week initally started off 210lbs and in a week with the propoints system I am now down to 205lbs , I started back to the gym last friday. So far I have set out a daily amount of 26 pp per day as I stand most of the day. Im not missing my beloved take aways yet :S thankfully.
So far i have been eating mostly ww food from tesco some of which I found quite nice, I havent attended any classes as I'm kinda embarassed to go, has anybody any tips for nice low pp meals.
Tonight for dinner i made
Brown Bread toasted 2pp
Poached egg 2pp
sprinkle of pepper 1pp (possibly)
Heinz Ketchup two table spoons 4pp??
Go easy on me now guys I'm just starting off ha
Hi steven...there are all men classes you can go to, if you havent done ww before i would advise going to a couple of classes....minimum daily points is 29pt for a woman. so sounds like you under eating BIG time.
If you dont want to face meetings, sign up at weightwatchers.co.uk (use an english address) tonnes of recipes on there, and they will also give you your correct pro points allowance
its only about 12 euro a month to use the english site. I'm in college full time so cant make any of the meetings0 -
Hi , The name is Steven I have started the WW diet last week initally started off 210lbs and in a week with the propoints system I am now down to 205lbs , I started back to the gym last friday. So far I have set out a daily amount of 26 pp per day as I stand most of the day. Im not missing my beloved take aways yet :S thankfully.
So far i have been eating mostly ww food from tesco some of which I found quite nice, I havent attended any classes as I'm kinda embarassed to go, has anybody any tips for nice low pp meals.
Tonight for dinner i made
Brown Bread toasted 2pp
Poached egg 2pp
sprinkle of pepper 1pp (possibly)
Heinz Ketchup two table spoons 4pp??
Go easy on me now guys I'm just starting off ha
Welcome to the thread Steven! Well done on your loss! Keep up the good work! This thread will motivate you and most of the ppl, mainly women, are so inspriational!
I am dreading my WI in morning... I am thinking of not going. I feel atthis moment I should knock it on the head, arghhhh
Well done to everyone who lost this week, fair play! Your closer to your goals.0 -
Hi , The name is Steven I have started the WW diet last week initally started off 210lbs and in a week with the propoints system I am now down to 205lbs , I started back to the gym last friday. So far I have set out a daily amount of 26 pp per day as I stand most of the day. Im not missing my beloved take aways yet :S thankfully.
So far i have been eating mostly ww food from tesco some of which I found quite nice, I havent attended any classes as I'm kinda embarassed to go, has anybody any tips for nice low pp meals.
Tonight for dinner i made
Brown Bread toasted 2pp
Poached egg 2pp
sprinkle of pepper 1pp (possibly)
Heinz Ketchup two table spoons 4pp??
Go easy on me now guys I'm just starting off ha
Hey Steven, glad you decided to post. First off let me say this - at 26pp you are eating FAR TOO LITTLE. Yep, it might sound mad, but undereating will actually hinder your weight loss. You don't mention your age or height, so it's hard to tell you what propoints you should be having, but honestly, I'd reckon it is close to double what you're on now.
Regarding what you said about being embarrassed to go to class - don't be. There is a guy in my class who has lost 10 stone so far and often the men seem to be incredibly successful. That said, there are also a lot of men only classes around if you don't fancy being surrounded by a bunch of wimminz
About recipes, I'm actually cooking a lot and have just started to put them into a file on the computer. When I'm a bit further along, I'll probably post a load of them on here. If you are brand new to healthy eating, it's worth being adventurous and trying new foods. I eat a wide range of veggies, fish, chicken and some meat too. Maybe if you gave us an idea of food you enjoy, we could be more help?
Finally (yeah I rambled a bit) well done on joining up and taking control and the very best of luck with your weight loss. 0 -
I best give you a run down like I said i was 210lb. Age 22 and Height is roughly about 5 ft 11. I just checked out the ww classes in limerick online turns out there are no all males classes unfortunately , my gf is telling me I should go along to a class just to see , but I reckon I might feel a bit out of place awkwardness more than anything. 0
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I best give you a run down like I said i was 210lb. Age 22 and Height is roughly about 5 ft 11. I just checked out the ww classes in limerick online turns out there are no all males classes unfortunately , my gf is telling me I should go along to a class just to see , but I reckon I might feel a bit out of place awkwardness more than anything.
Dude....your ment to be on 47pp PER DAY! and YOU MUST EAT THEM ALL
you also get a weekly treat balance of 49 to blow on what ever you like...they are optional!
stay away from those ready meals....they are CRAP!0 -
I best give you a run down like I said i was 210lb. Age 22 and Height is roughly about 5 ft 11. I just checked out the ww classes in limerick online turns out there are no all males classes unfortunately , my gf is telling me I should go along to a class just to see , but I reckon I might feel a bit out of place awkwardness more than anything.
Ok...well according to my calculator with your age, weight and height, you should be eating 47propoints per day. I wasn't too far off with the doubling. It's worth going along to a class, honestly. There is about 10 guys in my meeting although some weeks, only one or two are there. Really, it doesn't matter though, everyone is there for the same reason. Try it out - if you hate it and feel horribly awkward you don't ever have to go back after all!0 -
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I best give you a run down like I said i was 210lb. Age 22 and Height is roughly about 5 ft 11. I just checked out the ww classes in limerick online turns out there are no all males classes unfortunately , my gf is telling me I should go along to a class just to see , but I reckon I might feel a bit out of place awkwardness more than anything.
Two guys attend the class I go to in Charleville and no one takes any notice what so ever!!0 -
Just had a gorgeous dinner...
Chicken and Broccoli Bake...
Serves 2.
320g Chicken breast 8pp
Broccolli 0pp
Onion 0pp
Garlic 0pp
Erin cream of chicken soup 6pp
Water
curry powder 1tbsp 1pp
salt
pepper
Spray oil
Bread crumbs 50g 6pp
boiled potatoes 300g 6pp
Preheat oven to 220c
Fry onion and garlic in pan *2-3 mins
Add in chicken and fry * 10 mins
Add Broccoli to boiling water for 2-3 mins
Add curry powder, water,salt and pepper to soup to make sauce.
Add chicken and broccoli to dish and cover with suace.
Add bread crumbs and bake for 30 mins.
Boil potatoes.
Yum Yum... delish if you have 14 pps to spare or make it less by removing breadcrumbs...
I make chicken and broccoli bake a good bit and a few tips to lower the points would be, use the Erin low fat soup instead, and instead of breadcrumbs, I just throw a slice or two of slightly stale WW bread in a food processor and make my own bread crumbs. Makes it just as nice 0 -
I best give you a run down like I said i was 210lb. Age 22 and Height is roughly about 5 ft 11. I just checked out the ww classes in limerick online turns out there are no all males classes unfortunately , my gf is telling me I should go along to a class just to see , but I reckon I might feel a bit out of place awkwardness more than anything.
Hope you dont feel like your being attacked! Your a newbie...we dont want to see ya make the rookie mistakes like under eat
I say go to one or two meetings....to get the booklets and information..and buy the electronic calculator at a meeting its about 11 euro
WELCOME ON BOARD STEVEN!0 -
I best give you a run down like I said i was 210lb. Age 22 and Height is roughly about 5 ft 11. I just checked out the ww classes in limerick online turns out there are no all males classes unfortunately , my gf is telling me I should go along to a class just to see , but I reckon I might feel a bit out of place awkwardness more than anything.
welcome to the thread steven... i only started three weeks ago so im new to the programe also... such a pity there is no all new classes near you... in my class there are a few men and they are totaly welcome by everyone:D... u dont have to say a word in the meetings if u dont feel like it... maybe go along to a meeting and see how u feel everyone is there for the same reason no one is judging anyone its just u get so many tips and advice and support from the meetings... just go sit down and listen there is no pressure to speak or anything...
hope this helps and keep us updated on ur progress...
I have my weight in tomarrow so hoping im down 4 pounds really want to get my first stone... have been very good all week stuck to all my points so fingers crossed:D....0 -
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WOW jesus Lady Lainy i'm seriously shocked I cant believe im allowed 47 pp ,
I have to say Im seriously shocked!!!:eek::eek::eek:
As for the ready made meals I actually found them to be kinda ok , when pay day comes friday I'll sign up to the uk site for a start
the ready meals are tasty...but feck all for nutrition value really..get cooking...you can make WAY bigger tastier meals for the similar value...tho you have a massive balance...so possibilities are endless...
ww uk site definitely worth it! you cant buy from the site cos they only post to uk. you can pay for access to the exclusive content with irish credit card but will have to give an english postal address...theres a good few of us on here doing it in the uk
oh and a must....is an electronic kitchen scales for weighing out portions....and if your doing it from home....an electronic bathroom scales
SALTER scales are the best....i think they on offer in argos at the moment0 -
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Lady Lainy wrote: »the ready meals are tasty...but feck all for nutrition value really..get cooking...you can make WAY bigger tastier meals for the similar value...tho you have a massive balance...so possibilities are endless...
ww uk site definitely worth it! you cant buy from the site cos they only post to uk. you can pay for access to the exclusive content with irish credit card but will have to give an english postal address...theres a good few of us on here doing it in the uk
oh and a must....is an electronic kitchen scales for weighing out portions....and if your doing it from home....an electronic bathroom scales
SALTER scales are the best....i think they on offer in argos at the moment
Haha looks like I have a lot of spending to do come saturday , you wouldnt mind but my brother lost ten stone in nearly 8 months from healthy eating and excercise , 2 stone should be easy :S0 -
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Haha looks like I have a lot of spending to do come saturday , you wouldnt mind but my brother lost ten stone in nearly 8 months from healthy eating and excercise , 2 stone should be easy :S
well that fantastic...that you have a guy within your family to lean on Plus you have your gf.. you'll be grand!
I think you'll like this recipe!
Full English Breakfast
ProPoints® Value: 6pp per serving
Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 5 min
Cooking Time: 15 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Yes, you can enjoy a full English - if you make a few adjustments to the cooking method!
Ingredients
2 sausage(s) (medium) Sausages, Reduced Fat, (hodgins low fat sausages)
150 g Mushrooms
100 ml Stock, Fresh
2 rasher(s) (medium) Bacon, Back, Raw
2 large Tomato, halved
5 spray(s) Cooking Spray, Calorie Controlled
2 medium Egg, Whole
1 pinch Salt, and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the grill. Arrange the sausages on the grill pan and cook them for about 10 minutes, turning often.
At the same time, put the mushrooms into a saucepan and add the stock. Simmer gently whilst cooking the rest of the meal.
Arrange the bacon rashers and tomatoes on the grill rack with the sausages. Continue to cook until the bacon is crispy.
Meanwhile, spray a non-stick frying pan with low fat cooking spray. Heat for a few seconds, then crack in the eggs. Cook over a medium heat for 2 minutes, then finish them off under the grill whilst you arrange the sausages, bacon, tomatoes and mushrooms onto warm serving plates. Slide the eggs onto the plates, season, then serve.
Notes
Enjoy your breakfast with a medium slice of toast, if you like. (dont forget to point the toast and add it on)0 -
Lady Lainy wrote: »well that fantastic...that you have a guy within your family to lean on Plus you have your gf.. you'll be grand!
I think you'll like this recipe!
Full English Breakfast
ProPoints® Value: 6pp per serving
Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 5 min
Cooking Time: 15 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Yes, you can enjoy a full English - if you make a few adjustments to the cooking method!
Ingredients
2 sausage(s) (medium) Sausages, Reduced Fat, (hodgins low fat sausages)
150 g Mushrooms
100 ml Stock, Fresh
2 rasher(s) (medium) Bacon, Back, Raw
2 large Tomato, halved
5 spray(s) Cooking Spray, Calorie Controlled
2 medium Egg, Whole
1 pinch Salt, and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the grill. Arrange the sausages on the grill pan and cook them for about 10 minutes, turning often.
At the same time, put the mushrooms into a saucepan and add the stock. Simmer gently whilst cooking the rest of the meal.
Arrange the bacon rashers and tomatoes on the grill rack with the sausages. Continue to cook until the bacon is crispy.
Meanwhile, spray a non-stick frying pan with low fat cooking spray. Heat for a few seconds, then crack in the eggs. Cook over a medium heat for 2 minutes, then finish them off under the grill whilst you arrange the sausages, bacon, tomatoes and mushrooms onto warm serving plates. Slide the eggs onto the plates, season, then serve.
Notes
Enjoy your breakfast with a medium slice of toast, if you like. (dont forget to point the toast and add it on)
Well that breakfast does sound quiet tasty indeed apart from mushrooms haha, when you say grill does a george foreman suffice?0 -
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