WeightWatchers & "How Many ProPoints?" Thread MkII

Oh definitely, once the weekend arrives i think 'sre its the weekend i can have a treat' and then sabotage the good effort that i made during the week!! plus, theres always things going on at the weekend, drinks or lunch with friends, etc.

Shoe Lover wrote: »

Jewellery looser is something I'm not happy about. I have some beautiful, expensive rings that are getting quite lose on me now. They keep spinning around on my finger - it's very annoying :mad: It's the only thing about WW that I'm not happy about - weird huh?



Congrats on your compliments, bubbaloo! Delighted for you!

Yeah i am the same about the jewelry thing! My Pandora has all genuine charms on it and is worth over 600 euro and it is swinging off my arm! I have to be so careful with it. I think i will get the smaller chain though and transfer the charms onto it! That and my shoe size shrinking 2 sizes are the downsides to loosing 6 stone!! I have loads of cool shoes and they are too big.... And you think there are no downsides!!!

Shoe Lover wrote: »

Jewellery looser is something I'm not happy about. I have some beautiful, expensive rings that are getting quite lose on me now. They keep spinning around on my finger - it's very annoying :mad: It's the only thing about WW that I'm not happy about - weird huh?



Congrats on your compliments, bubbaloo! Delighted for you!

well the fact they are looser means you ARE losing in general, less bloated, losing water, inches.

your body might just be too used to what you eating, jazz it up a little, more protein in the breakfast maybe, add a boiled egg to your breakfast, boil it up and deshell it the night before and keep it in the fridge :P that way you cant say...ah i dont have time this morning...

LOL A friend of my mums called up yesterday, it was her dog I was grooming. She paid me....and then handed me a chocolate cake! :O I had one slice....thats my story and i'm sticking to it...i swear i dont know what happened to the other two slices of it LMAO

Well today....i'm getting rid of it! I've it cut into slices...along with the apple tart thats been in the fridge screaming at me all weekend. We have a guy working on the patio today with my brother....hopefully they'll demolish all the cake and apple tart!

LMAO!

(hmmm this is kinda a funny post...might rob it for my blog)

harr wrote: »

hi
just back from my WI and down 2lb taught it would more as i walked 5km for 7 days straight,its a loss and thats the main thing and i got to my 10% loss this morning.Going to the west for a few days holidays next week so am a little worried how i will cope when i wont be cooking my own food and the lack of exercise:(

you wont be able to point things 100% thats just a fact. So just use common sense and eat healthy,drink loads of extra water as naturally on hols you will prob be having a few more drinks than usual

Munu Lingo:
A: Translating dish descriptions is half the battle when you're trying to eat healthily out on the town. Read the description carefully, and be on the lookout for terms that may indicate more caloric preparations. Phrases like battered, breaded, buttered, creamed, crispy and fried are clear red flags. But some other, not so obvious unhealthy terms include:

Au Gratin - topped with cheese or a combination of breadcrumbs and butter.

Bolognaise - a meat sauce often made with full fat milk or cream.

Flambé - small quantities of hot liquid containing alcohol are poured over the food and then set alight.

Glacé - coat with a thin sugar or syrup.

Hollandaise - a rich, creamy sauce made from egg yolks, butter and lemon juice.

Roux - melted butter or fat combined with an equal amount of flour, used for thickening sauces, soups or gravies.

Sauté - food is cooked gently in a little hot fat, shaking the pan to prevent sticking or browning.

Scalloped - usually refers to a potato-based dish made with cream or a creamy sauce.

Healthier Options
On the other hand, dish descriptions that usually indicate healthier preparations include:

Au jus (in its own juice)
Baked
Boiled
Grilled
En papillote (food cooked in a foil or greaseproof parcel)
Pared (thinly peeled vegetables or fruit)
Poached
Roasted
Seared
Steamed

Mean Greens
Salads are supposed to be light choices, right? Here are some things you need to know if you want to go green:

Goat's Cheese Salad
Whether it's ordered from a restaurant menu or supermarket bought, this salad can carry a ProPoints value of up 20! You'd be better off ordering a plain grilled steak with green salad or steamed veggies on the side.

Caesar Salad
This dish is often higher in ProPoints values than you may expect. Ask for the dressing on the side so you can add just a little, to taste. Or opt for a Greek Salad, with the dressing served separately.

Tomato and Mozarella Salad
The mozarella cheese can make this simple side salad high in ProPoints values. Try a mixed or vegetable side salad instead if you'd prefer to keep the ProPointsvalues down.

Tip:
Don't pour it on When possible, order salad dressings and sauces on the side. Dip your fork in, instead of pouring it on, and you'll consume far less without noticing much of a difference in flavour.

2lbs....half of us literly would give up our right arm and first born to lose 2lbs at the moment THATS A BIG LOSS!

I always get ceasar salad out...then again i'm rarely ever eating out....but i ask for it without bacon or crutons, and dressing on side (say please and thank you...and staff are more likely to accommodate you) so its just a chicken salad with dressing by the time i get it LOL

Lady Lainy wrote: »

you wont be able to point things 100% thats just a fact. So just use common sense and eat healthy,drink loads of extra water as naturally on hols you will prob be having a few more drinks than usual

Munu Lingo:
A: Translating dish descriptions is half the battle when you're trying to eat healthily out on the town. Read the description carefully, and be on the lookout for terms that may indicate more caloric preparations. Phrases like battered, breaded, buttered, creamed, crispy and fried are clear red flags. But some other, not so obvious unhealthy terms include:

Au Gratin - topped with cheese or a combination of breadcrumbs and butter.

Bolognaise - a meat sauce often made with full fat milk or cream.

Flambé - small quantities of hot liquid containing alcohol are poured over the food and then set alight.

Glacé - coat with a thin sugar or syrup.

Hollandaise - a rich, creamy sauce made from egg yolks, butter and lemon juice.

Roux - melted butter or fat combined with an equal amount of flour, used for thickening sauces, soups or gravies.

Sauté - food is cooked gently in a little hot fat, shaking the pan to prevent sticking or browning.

Scalloped - usually refers to a potato-based dish made with cream or a creamy sauce.

Healthier Options
On the other hand, dish descriptions that usually indicate healthier preparations include:

Au jus (in its own juice)
Baked
Boiled
Grilled
En papillote (food cooked in a foil or greaseproof parcel)
Pared (thinly peeled vegetables or fruit)
Poached
Roasted
Seared
Steamed

Mean Greens
Salads are supposed to be light choices, right? Here are some things you need to know if you want to go green:

Goat's Cheese Salad
Whether it's ordered from a restaurant menu or supermarket bought, this salad can carry a ProPoints value of up 20! You'd be better off ordering a plain grilled steak with green salad or steamed veggies on the side.

Caesar Salad
This dish is often higher in ProPoints values than you may expect. Ask for the dressing on the side so you can add just a little, to taste. Or opt for a Greek Salad, with the dressing served separately.

Tomato and Mozarella Salad
The mozarella cheese can make this simple side salad high in ProPoints values. Try a mixed or vegetable side salad instead if you'd prefer to keep the ProPointsvalues down.

Tip:
Don't pour it on When possible, order salad dressings and sauces on the side. Dip your fork in, instead of pouring it on, and you'll consume far less without noticing much of a difference in flavour.

2lbs....half of us literly would give up our right arm and first born to lose 2lbs at the moment THATS A BIG LOSS!

I always get ceasar salad out...then again i'm rarely ever eating out....but i ask for it without bacon or crutons, and dressing on side (say please and thank you...and staff are more likely to accommodate you) so its just a chicken salad with dressing by the time i get it LOL

Wow thanks a lot for this i am going to print it and keep it my wallet it will be a big help,i am going to try and get out for a walk for a few of the mornings which might help

LinK3 wrote: »

Hi all, happy Monday:) I'm feeling a bit miserable today.have a killer of a sore throat and I ache everywhere. I've pointed all this week, like last week.. I used all my dailies and weeklies but last week I put up 2, so I'm worried for tomorrow.. I need to see a loss and even a half will do..I'm off to trabolgan next week with family so I want to stay focussed.... So nervous about Wi..

Yeahhhhhhh... Had my weigh in and was 1 down, I know it's not the two I gained last week but it's a start.. I got chatting to my leader this week, last week it was the assistant, and we were trying to pin point how I gained 2... I was taking difene!! I pulled a muscle in my shoulder, and it was killing me.. Apparently painkillers make you retain fluid.. I nearly cried with joy! At least all my efforts weren't in vain.. She maintains that I need to keep downing the water and it will show soon.. Off on hols on Friday but determined to keep following the plan;) oooohhhhhh so happy now.. And bought digital scales today so will definitely get my food spot on;)

harr wrote: »

hi
just back from my WI and down 2lb taught it would more as i walked 5km for 7 days straight,its a loss and thats the main thing and i got to my 10% loss this morning.Going to the west for a few days holidays next week so am a little worried how i will cope when i wont be cooking my own food and the lack of exercise:(

2lbs is fab! Go into a shop and pick up 2 x 1lbs of butter and see what you think! It's brilliant - well done!

kildareash wrote: »

The two best feelings in the world - seeing a minus on the scales at WI and genuine compliments from people.
My best friend always tells me I look great, love that dress etc. But sometimes I feel very patronised by it - like she's just saying it but doesn't actually mean it. But at the weekend, I was wearing a new top and trousers and she was genuinely shocked that I looked so well.
I was never one for keeping up with the latest trends, whereas she is and she passed some comment about my outfit being so on trend, which I know she meant as a compliment, but my heart sank a little when she said it. It was like she was saying she didn't think I cld wear those clothes or dress 'on trend'.

Thanks. I know what you mean. I have a neighbour (who's a bit of a self-absorbed cow tbh!!) and she looked genuinely shocked last week when I met her on the road. She kept saying how "different" I looked and how obvious my weight loss was. I felt like she was only short of saying "god, you were such a fatso, I can't believe you lost weight!!".

Anyway, well done to all those with losses this week. And thanks Lainy for the tips on menu lingo! Very handy to have!

harr wrote: »

Wow thanks a lot for this i am going to print it and keep it my wallet it will be a big help,i am going to try and get out for a walk for a few of the mornings which might help

Good Idea! I'm putting together my own ww guide book at the moment, just for my self, cos ww online, i dont have any little book i can flick thru. and i constantly losing recipes...so printing them out and having them together in my own Handy WW Guide

Going to print my self a copy of that Menu lingo aswell..

I'm sure there is an app i can get to scan documents things into my phone....that would be SO freaking handy!

I have a couple of things pointed and printed in a little binder now

Baking ingredients,
Cheese/Dairy/Creams,
Eating out - Eddie Rockets, Subway, Dominos, 4 Star Pizza, Nandos,
Chocolate Bars
Alcohol (nights out...which are rare)
Desserts/Ice Creams
Dressings/Sauces/gravys
Coffees ie starbucks, costa coffee, gloria jeans, M&S

I'm including less healthy stuff....so that I cant be tempted to say "ah i'll just take it from my weeklies"...i'll have the list printed...and hopefully the horrendious high pp value of some "treats" will put me off them. It'll be there in black and white IN THE KITCHEN...so there is no denying it...or "oh god i didnt think it would be that high"

I'm never really eat out. but I do have a friend who when visits we end up eating OUT for every single meal...really annoying....and expensive. She's due to visit soon, so at least I'm prepared. I actually subway but she loves eddie rockets.

And anyone who knows me....knows I love my coffee....i dont care if its 28 degrees...i still want a tall skinny vanilla latte :P 4pp! better than a pint of kopperberg at 8pp :O

I'm prepared to eat/drink right
I'm prepared to work hard
I'm prepared to lose weight
I'm prepared to live my life


ooooooh mum is going baking fruit cake (gross) but means we got MOUNTAINS of cooking apples! NOM NOM NOM Srewed apple with spoon of brown sugar done in the oven! 1pp dessert for after dinner! and these apples ARE HUGE!

SAexpat wrote: »

Love Merengues! I normally make Rachel Allen recipe ( have not pointed it as I have not made them lately., what recipe do you use? You have made me want meremgues!! LOL!!

one I found online:

Making Meringues

Kitchen Utensils Required

1. Large glass mixing bowl
2 Electric mixer
3. Grease-free Tablespoon
4. Baking Trays
5. Greaseproof paper

To make 12-15 meringues, all you need is:

3 large egg whites
175g (6oz) caster sugar
A pinch of salt

Method:

1. Heat the oven to gas mark 2 (150C-300F). Line two baking trays with greaseproof paper.

2. Place the egg whites and a pinch of salt in the bowl of an electric mixer with a whisk attachment. Whisk on a low speed for 1 minute, then increase the speed to medium and whisk for another 2-3 minutes, or until the egg whites form stiff peaks. If you lift the whiskattachment out of the bowl, the mixture should look fluffy and cling to them, while the peaks remain stiff and moist-looking.

3. Thengradually add the sugar a tablespoon at a time,whisk on fast speed, until you have a stiff and glossy mixture.

4. Using a large,grease-free metal spoon, place freeform shapes on to the prepared baking trays.

5. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the meringues are pale and dry. Turn off the oven and allow the meringues to cool in the oven.

Top tip:
Oven pre-heated to gas mark 2 (150C-300F)

Temp is then reduced to mark 1 (140C-275F). for baking.

Once meringues are baked,oven is turned fully off,leaving meringues to cool until oven is completely cold.

Lady Lainy wrote: »

Dont know where I picked it up might have been from a gym instructor, but to leave an hour after eating before exercising... just to let the food settle. and for the same after wards, cos your body can still be burning calories after excercising after you've actually stopped.

even the turkey breast on its own would be enough for a protein snack. the potatoes might be a bit heavy on the stomach if your going to be bouncing around the place to zumba I know i cant excercise on a full full tummy....cos my body just wants to get rid of the food....if you know what i mean....

maybe ditch the pitta bread...you have tonnes of carbs in the potatoes. so to as you said. balance it out. maybe have another bit of turkey cooked for when you get home for protein recovery, help your muscles mend over night
Maybe have a banana smoothie with your dinner, skimmed milk, banana (i must get back into smoothies...our blender is just a bitch to clean) there is some protein even in skimmed milk, and banana is a energy boost.

PS LOVE LOVE LOVE your wedges :P just had some tonight with some yellow fin sole!

Can someone smack me round the head and tell me to COP ON! I've been very lazy and ah sure...its about Xpp.

TRACK TRACK TRACK! I need to take my own freaking advice!

Thanks Lainy I ate that at 7 and zumbas at 9.15 I'm the same a full stomach and I'd be sick!
I added the pitta out of habit I think, thinking it would keep me fuller for longer iykwim

So if I finish Zumba at 10.15 I should wait till 11.15 ish to eat something yikes that's very late will a glass of milk (full fat) do me afterwards it being protein n all for repair

Hi everyone.
I took the plunge and joined WW tonight. I have a lot of work to do!! Hopefully I will get there, this is really the first time I've made much of a move to lose weight. I'm about 6st away from my goal weight so I know I have a long journey ahead of me....
The pro points plan is very realistic before, any other time I've tried to eat healthy I've just thought about cutting out all junk food. It doesn't work for me as when I give in to the junk food, I feel like a failure and just go back to the comfort of junk food. I like that I can have little treats here and there, it's more sustainable for me! I look forward to getting to know you all, and hearing about your weight loss!

Hi all, just home after joining Weight Watchers this evening, so looking for lots of advice from the professionals. Its all a bit daunting but i am going to give it a shot. Have a lot of weight to lose but im going to do it in stages. looking forward to being able to buy straight off the rail rather that going home empty handed.