WeightWatchers & "How Many ProPoints?" Thread MkII

supersally01 · 08-06-2011 8:06pm

yeh i'm the same.. luckily i have a treadmill at home aswell, cos for some reason i hate going out for walks.. too self conscious! i used to go to aerobics classes all the time when i was younger but i need to do something i can keep up. very inconsistent with exercise!
Oh and lady lainy would u know the pp for a heaped teaspoon of nutella?? i have been pointing it as one but i have a funny feeling it might be more ??

Lady Lainy · 08-06-2011 8:10pm

supersally01 wrote: »

yeh i'm the same.. luckily i have a treadmill at home aswell, cos for some reason i hate going out for walks.. too self conscious! i used to go to aerobics classes all the time when i was younger but i need to do something i can keep up. very inconsistent with exercise!
Oh and lady lainy would u know the pp for a heaped teaspoon of nutella?? i have been pointing it as one but i have a funny feeling it might be more ??

I'm the same...dont like going out for walks...cos i get all gross and sweaty....dont want ppl to see me like that. plus roads too dangerous to walk with ipod on. and i cant walk without music. so treadmill is safer

I go by grams when ever i can...its safer.

in measuring...
1 table spoon = 15g
1 tea spoon = 5g

Nutella = 2pp per 15g
Nutella = 1pp per 5g

Monife · 08-06-2011 8:29pm

Well, was up 1/2lb at WI. Kind of glad really, well not happy about it of course, but I think it has given me the kick up the a**e I need. I have been faffing around for over 6 weeks now and I really need to get my act together. Going to try and be sooo good this week. Have friends over for drinks on Friday, so I know I will probably use all my weeklies on alcohol, but other than that, I am going to try and make good food choices and I am seriously going to get back on the "exercise wagon".

Going to get back to my couch to 5k jogging. Basically gave it up over 5 weeks ago but I am determined to finish the program now. Going to try and go out for a morning jog tomorrow, hope it doesn't rain.

Caros · 08-06-2011 8:39pm

Right, here's the thing - over the last few weeks I have grown to enjoy going for a walk, but I'm a kind of fair weather walker and if it's raining I'm very slow to head out there so I was thinking of investing in either a treadmill or cross trainer thingy. Anyone with recommendations?

The nearby hotel has a gym but I might be lazy heading out to that too :rolleyes:, so I was thinking if I had something at home I might use it.

Lady Lainy · 08-06-2011 8:47pm

Caros wrote: »

Right, here's the thing - over the last few weeks I have grown to enjoy going for a walk, but I'm a kind of fair weather walker and if it's raining I'm very slow to head out there so I was thinking of investing in either a treadmill or cross trainer thingy. Anyone with recommendations?

The nearby hotel has a gym but I might be lazy heading out to that too :rolleyes:, so I was thinking if I had something at home I might use it.

crosstrainers are great....but to get a decent one they are quite expensive...you can get ones quite cheap....but i'd be iffy about the quality...and what ever you do dont get self asembly....NIGHTMARE...i pissed 400 euro away last year on one...could never get it put together...had an engineer friend try to put it together....he couldnt do it..I had to get expensive one....cos it had to be one that took my weight

Try the crosstrainer a few times at the hotel...see how you like it...and then maybe RENT one for a month...see how much use you REALLY get out of it...rental companies will usually let you buy it then, and deduct the rental fee from the cost of the machine. google CRAZY FIT @ HOME.

the treadmill we have folds up, which is really handy. got it from crazyfit!they deliver all over the country, they're based in tip

Caros · 08-06-2011 8:56pm

Thanks for that Lainy!

opheila · 08-06-2011 10:21pm

Lady Lainy wrote: »

crosstrainers are great....but to get a decent one they are quite expensive...you can get ones quite cheap....but i'd be iffy about the quality...and what ever you do dont get self asembly....NIGHTMARE...i pissed 400 euro away last year on one...could never get it put together...had an engineer friend try to put it together....he couldnt do it..I had to get expensive one....cos it had to be one that took my weight

Try the crosstrainer a few times at the hotel...see how you like it...and then maybe RENT one for a month...see how much use you REALLY get out of it...rental companies will usually let you buy it then, and deduct the rental fee from the cost of the machine. google CRAZY FIT @ HOME.

the treadmill we have folds up, which is really handy. got it from crazyfit!they deliver all over the country, they're based in tip

Really good advice! Made my ten percent today wahoooo

unknowngirl!! · 08-06-2011 10:33pm

Hi Everyone,

I joined WW propoints today. It's my first time trying WW so I'm a bit nervous..I'm hoping to lose just over a stone.. I think it'll be difficult but I'm up for the challenge

I really hope I can stick with it and learn the points and have a loss next week. Great seeing all the losses here, such good motivation!

Lady Lainy · 08-06-2011 10:52pm

unknowngirl!! wrote: »

Hi Everyone,

I joined WW propoints today. It's my first time trying WW so I'm a bit nervous..I'm hoping to lose just over a stone.. I think it'll be difficult but I'm up for the challenge I really hope I can stick with it and learn the points and have a loss next week. Great seeing all the losses here, such good motivation!

welcome on board. any questions you have over the week jot them down to ask your leader in meeting.. .(get your money worth)

and ask on here too,

(weeklies are optional....its up to you weather you use them....)

i've enclosed a few handy propoint lists. and the recipe for the bran muffins we're always talking about, the bran muffins are 4pp each

Lady Lainy · 08-06-2011 10:56pm

opheila wrote: »

Really good advice! Made my ten percent today wahoooo

THATS GREAT! WELL DONE!

GT_TDI_150 · 08-06-2011 11:08pm

I posted a similar post previously, as my tracker is an xls sheet Im able to run all sorts of stats for my self. Last time, my top20 included coke 330mls, focattia(?spelling?) and other not so healthy foods.

my current top20 foods consumed by me since starting my diet are:
Apple 108.06%
Banana 95.16%
Milk Low Fat 79.03%
Salad 64.52%
Potato Salad 1 tbsp 58.87%
Egg (medium) 51.61%
Rice Krispies 30grm 50.81%
Dessert Vanilla Lidl 43.55%
Orange 42.74%
Cooking Oil 39.52%
Fruit Salad 38.71%
Beetroot 37.90%
Speculoos(1) 36.29%
Chicken Fillet 34.68%
Merengue 33.87%
Onion 33.87%
Soup Work 33.87%
Salad Dressing (Work) 1tbsp 33.06%
Butter(lowlow) 30.65%
Mayo Lite 1tbsp 29.84%

unknowngirl!! · 08-06-2011 11:10pm

Wow Lady Lainy, thats amazing! Thank you so much, it's great to have such a detailed reference!

It's amazing that you can have everything in moderation.. Can't wait to see the results

Lady Lainy · 08-06-2011 11:16pm

unknowngirl!! wrote: »

Wow Lady Lainy, thats amazing! Thank you so much, it's great to have such a detailed reference!

It's amazing that you can have everything in moderation.. Can't wait to see the results

in serious moderation...but when eating out...do try to make the healthiest choice...dont just go for the same old foods even tho they might be within your points...eating those foods is why we're in ww...

you can eat out....but do make the best possible choices....

Lady Lainy · 08-06-2011 11:21pm

GT_TDI_150 wrote: »

I posted a similar post previously, as my tracker is an xls sheet Im able to run all sorts of stats for my self. Last time, my top20 included coke 330mls, focattia(?spelling?) and other not so healthy foods.

my current top20 foods consumed by me since starting my diet are:
Apple 108.06%
Banana 95.16%
Milk Low Fat 79.03%
Salad 64.52%
Potato Salad 1 tbsp 58.87%
Egg (medium) 51.61%
Rice Krispies 30grm 50.81%
Dessert Vanilla Lidl 43.55%
Orange 42.74%
Cooking Oil 39.52%
Fruit Salad 38.71%
Beetroot 37.90%
Speculoos(1) 36.29%
Chicken Fillet 34.68%
Merengue 33.87%
Onion 33.87%
Soup Work 33.87%
Salad Dressing (Work) 1tbsp 33.06%
Butter(lowlow) 30.65%
Mayo Lite 1tbsp 29.84%

wow big changes, so did you cut out the coke altogether?

GT_TDI_150 · 08-06-2011 11:25pm

Lady Lainy wrote: »

wow big changes, so did you cut out the coke altogether?

no, still have it(had a can today;)) but nowhere near as often as I used to.

Geansai Rua · 08-06-2011 11:34pm

Lost 2 lbs this week!!!
So surprising considering I had chocolate and two big dinners this weekend at work..

My job is the biggest challenge I have. Chefs really dont know how to make anything without butter or cream!

flamelily · 08-06-2011 11:35pm

hiya peeps......the boards been really busy tonite.....you guys been chatting up a storm!!!!

did another C25K workout this evening, so far I am going along grand and have managed to increase my speed when I run so am pleased with myself!!! had a yummy dinner of poached eggs, rasher medallions, beans and mushrooms am still stuffed......had a sneaky peek on the scales and looks like I will be up at WI tomorrow.....oh well.....I know why so not gonna dwell on it, just work harder this week.

must admit I am a treadmill girl......don't like crosstrainers......feels un-natural to me (I sheepishly admit I have no co-ordination on the thing

) but try them both out and see what you prefer......defo agree with Lainy, don't go the self assembly route its a nightmare!!! I got my treadmill a few years ago and after a short spell as a clothes horse

it is now being used properly and worth every penny as the roads round me are lethal.....would spend the walk leaping into ditches.....so ipod and indoor running for me:D

wow GT thats an interesting way to look at what you eat.....and congrats on ditching the coke. I have given up fizzies all together, even the diet ones, if I crave bubbles I add a bit of soda water to sugar free cordial.....much nicer!

off to catch up on the posts and see what I missed!!!

hollyhock · 08-06-2011 11:39pm

hi all,feelin much happier 2day,thanks for encouraging replies!!! sorry,LL was gone offline so didn't get to tell u channel the bigger loser was on.MUCH more motivated 2day,got my self organised,A5 note book,washed and preped all veg and fruit that i had(and actually used them),went for hour walk this morn and tracked every morsel!! Only went over my 29 by 3 but as i was starting afresh,had my 49 so have 46 left. Not goin to use activity points.
Loved all the posts about ye're reasons 2 lose weight and Lainy ur posts aren't too long,their great!!
thanks again;)

BabyBlueJeans · 08-06-2011 11:45pm

Does anyone know if there is any benefit to drinking Bulmers Light instead of Bulmers Pear? Would a bottle of Coors light be better than a bottle of Miller? They have the same pro point value but it would probably make me feel better drinking the light option even though I prefer Bulmers pear. I use some of my 49weeklie points on a few drinks at the weekend and I want to make the best choices.

Lady Lainy · 08-06-2011 11:52pm

BabyBlueJeans wrote: »

Does anyone know if there is any benefit to drinking Bulmers Light instead of Bulmers Pear? Would a bottle of Coors light be better than a bottle of Miller? They have the same pro point value but it would probably make me feel better drinking the light option even though I prefer Bulmers pear. I use some of my 49weeklie points on a few drinks at the weekend and I want to make the best choices.

isnt any point difference in bulmers light and pear in the 500ml cans both are 6pp

Kopperberg pear is 8pp (cos its a sweet cider) bulmers is a dry cider

BabyBlueJeans · 08-06-2011 11:56pm

Lady Lainy wrote: »

isnt any point difference in bulmers light and pear in the 500ml cans both are 6pp

Kopperberg pear is 8pp (cos its a sweet cider) bulmers is a dry cider

Is there any advantage in drinking the light option? Kopperberg is nice too!!

Lady Lainy · 09-06-2011 12:05am

BabyBlueJeans wrote: »

Is there any advantage in drinking the light option? Kopperberg is nice too!!

it might have less calories...i dont drink bulmurrs...kopperberg is my drink..but at 8pp....not a chance!

BabyBlueJeans · 09-06-2011 12:39am

Lady Lainy wrote: »

it might have less calories...i dont drink bulmurrs...kopperberg is my drink..but at 8pp....not a chance!

If I go out for a drink, I feel guilty ordering the bulmers pear instead of bulmers light. Theres a part of me that wants to believe that I could have a little bit extra or I'm using less points if I go for the light one! I know they have the same pro point value but I think I was just hoping that someone would tell me that they don't!! If i'm going to use my weeklies on a few drinks, I'm going 2allow for them in my points and enjoy them guilt free....and try to avoid the munchies afterwards!!

Lady Lainy · 09-06-2011 12:43am

BabyBlueJeans wrote: »

If I go out for a drink, I feel guilty ordering the bulmers pear instead of bulmers light. Theres a part of me that wants to believe that I could have a little bit extra or I'm using less points if I go for the light one! I know they have the same pro point value but I think I was just hoping that someone would tell me that they don't!! If i'm going to use my weeklies on a few drinks, I'm going 2allow for them in my points and enjoy them guilt free....and try to avoid the munchies afterwards!!

frozen daquri's are only 4pp...you could indulge in a few cocktails.

spirits are 3pp

bacardi breezer orange is 4pp

louin · 09-06-2011 1:04am

Hi all, just joined boards today and WW last week. Had my second WI this evening and lost 5lbs, delighted

Loving this board, finding it a great help. Just wondering, if any of ye had a top tip to give to a newbie WW, what would it be? I've a long road to travel, I'm determined to do it, but i'm taking it day by day, week by week.

Oh Lainey, thanks for the drinks points sheet.

Monife · 09-06-2011 7:12am

Well I did it. Got out for my morning exercise. Back to couch to 5k, left off at the end of week 5 but think I am going to have to start back at end of week 4. Managed 2 5 minute jogs and the rest walking. Happy with that

Shoe Lover · 09-06-2011 8:26am

Lady Lainy wrote: »

Might try that at some point, just wont be near any shop for at least another week or so.
how do you make them? what do they taste like?

Sweet Pototo is lovely, Lainy! Just peel them, dice them up, crank up the oven as high as it will go, spray a baking tray with oil, put the SP on them and spray them with oil. Bung them in the oven for about 40mins, turning once. Just be careful not to cut them into too big of chunks or they go a bit soggy instead of crispy. And they tend to go a bit black around the edges but they taste delish! A bit like BNS but sweeter. And they are so filling too

supersally01 wrote: »

Oh and lady lainy would u know the pp for a heaped teaspoon of nutella?? i have been pointing it as one but i have a funny feeling it might be more ??

Just on the Nutella front, cos I used to be addicted to it - when I'm measuring it out, I get my measuring spoons, dip them into a drop of hot water, then use them to scoop out the Nutella. That way you know exactly how much you are getting and because the spoon is warm, it will just slide off on to whatever you having it on!

WI tonight, feeling nervous cos I really want to be down especially after last week. I've worked really hard this week to track accurately and do more exercise. I've my tracker in my bag to give to my leader - very nervous about this!

Lady Lainy · 09-06-2011 9:42am

Monife wrote: »

Well I did it. Got out for my morning exercise. Back to couch to 5k, left off at the end of week 5 but think I am going to have to start back at end of week 4. Managed 2 5 minute jogs and the rest walking. Happy with that

thats great! thats a serious NSV - non scale victory! Well done

Lady Lainy · 09-06-2011 9:46am

Shoe Lover wrote: »

Sweet Pototo is lovely, Lainy! Just peel them, dice them up, crank up the oven as high as it will go, spray a baking tray with oil, put the SP on them and spray them with oil. Bung them in the oven for about 40mins, turning once. Just be careful not to cut them into too big of chunks or they go a bit soggy instead of crispy. And they tend to go a bit black around the edges but they taste delish! A bit like BNS but sweeter. And they are so filling too

Just on the Nutella front, cos I used to be addicted to it - when I'm measuring it out, I get my measuring spoons, dip them into a drop of hot water, then use them to scoop out the Nutella. That way you know exactly how much you are getting and because the spoon is warm, it will just slide off on to whatever you having it on!

WI tonight, feeling nervous cos I really want to be down especially after last week. I've worked really hard this week to track accurately and do more exercise. I've my tracker in my bag to give to my leader - very nervous about this!

sweeter than BNS? i dont like BSN cos i find it too sweet lol

well after all my talk yesterday...i forgot to take the minute steak out of freezer. So going to have some yellow fin sole and probably end up having a few running poached eggs....more eggs....but poached eggs are YUM!

sneak peak on the scales......looking good! As long as i dont get an attack of the munchies tomorrow night i'll be happy saturday morning!

flamelily · 09-06-2011 10:08am

Lady Lainy wrote: »

sweeter than BNS? i dont like BSN cos i find it too sweet lol

well after all my talk yesterday...i forgot to take the minute steak out of freezer. So going to have some yellow fin sole and probably end up having a few running poached eggs....more eggs....but poached eggs are YUM!

sneak peak on the scales......looking good! As long as i dont get an attack of the munchies tomorrow night i'll be happy saturday morning!

I love butternut (I assume that is BNS

), I roast it in the oven with a sprinkle of cinamon its yummy!!! Love sweet potato as well, when I was weaning my kiddies I used to make a bowl for them and a bowl for me :rolleyes:, must try it roasted (thanks Shoe lover)

I love poached eggs as well, used to be really rubbish at making them (can't do the dropping them in water in the pot thing

) but got some poaching rings yesterday so the egg stays put had some for my dinner last night and they are on the cards today for lunch as well!!!

well done monife thats brilliant!!! i am also doing the couch to 5km, am on week 2 and really enjoying it :cool:

Hope the scales go ok for you today shoelover!!! I have my WI tonite as well but I know I will be up cause I was bold

have been good since and planning to work really hard for the next week. Thanks for the nutella tip, I love the stuff but don't buy it cause measuring a correct portion was a nightmare......got new measuring spoons yesterday so might give it a go again!!!

hey louin, welcome to the board.....and congrats on a brilliant first week!!! my top tip would be TRACK everything honestly, if you track you know what you are eating.....I point and track everything even when I fall off the wagon

Lady Lainy · 09-06-2011 10:29am

Vegetable peeler

Apple corer

Measuring spoons & Measuring cups (for american recipes)

Glad zipper lock bags (the ones you have to like pop close are annoying i like the slidy zip lock ones) Aldi do quite good ones, in a orange packet. with the slidy zip thing accross the top.

Magic Oven bags (super value €1.20 for 8 bags)

Silicone Muffin baking trays (silicone baking stuff was on offer that week)
Silicone Whisk,
Silicone Spatula

Digital kitchen Scale

Pyrex Measuring Jug with millilitres and pint increments (measuring stock for cooking)
soup freezing bags (really hand for freezing fresh stock)

Lunch boxes, tupperwear, and cooler lunch box bag for office or packed lunches
Thermus mug and flask for winter! thermus mugs keep your coffee/soup hotter longer....so you end up drinking them slower...instread of gulping it down and reaching for the vending machine 2 mins later

Meat Mallet (or what ever there called) they are expensive about 10 - 15 euro...but great for flattening chicken breasts for goorge forman grilling. METAL ONE! Wood is kinda icky in the kitchen...not the most hygeinic. metal easy to clean too...just boil the kettle...squirt some washing up liquid and scrub clean in like 30 seconds...

flamelily · 09-06-2011 10:35am

great list lainy, i can see a few extra bits I need to buy

love buying kitchen gadgets......and as I can't buy clothes at the moment.....gadgets will do :cool:

Lady Lainy · 09-06-2011 10:38am

flamelily wrote: »

great list lainy, i can see a few extra bits I need to buy love buying kitchen gadgets......and as I can't buy clothes at the moment.....gadgets will do :cool:

its scary....i LOVE going to "home store & more" so many handy gadgets...And aldi/lidl/tesco ALWAY have stuff on offer..

At the moment i think aldi/lidl have BBQ....disposable foil servers...you could always make a healthy low point dish at home and bring it to the bbq as prezzy for the hosts to contribute to the day...and stuff your self with the healthy dish

flamelily · 09-06-2011 10:38am

so I got a new smart phone today.....finally!!!! :cool: I know there is are apps you can get for WW, can anyone recommend one??? My phone is an android one.....and I am still trying to figure out how to 'drive' it

whilst I ashamedly admit that at the mo its smarter than me !!!

flamelily · 09-06-2011 10:41am

Lady Lainy wrote: »

its scary....i LOVE going to "home store & more" so many handy gadgets...And aldi/lidl/tesco ALWAY have stuff on offer..

At the moment i think aldi/lidl have BBQ....disposable foil servers...you could always make a healthy low point dish at home and bring it to the bbq as prezzy for the hosts to contribute to the day...and stuff your self with the healthy dish

I was in 'home store & more' yesterday, hence new measuring spoons, poaching rings and a new baking sheet!!! love that shop!!!:cool:

Lady Lainy · 09-06-2011 10:44am

flamelily wrote: »

so I got a new smart phone today.....finally!!!! :cool: I know there is are apps you can get for WW, can anyone recommend one??? My phone is an android one.....and I am still trying to figure out how to 'drive' it whilst I ashamedly admit that at the mo its smarter than me !!!

thats what im doing THIS SECOND...just looking for handy apps (i'm on android) screw you apple!

wwpoints diary is GREAT! you can point exact portions as well as info on pack. it is so worth getting the paid app! some of the free apps have been a bit wrong.

there are also a tonne of C5k apps.

ooooh Chip crisper tray thing for the oven (ON OFFER IN ALDI TODAY 9th OF JUNE)

they also have walking boots in aldi today..they look like timberlands, except they are like 20 quid

lol i'm at home all day....so all the leaflets...dunnes, supervalu, tesco, aldi, lidl come in haha! i go thru them ALL..

Shoe Lover · 09-06-2011 10:46am

flamelily wrote: »

great list lainy, i can see a few extra bits I need to buy love buying kitchen gadgets......and as I can't buy clothes at the moment.....gadgets will do :cool:

If you are getting stuff online, I can recommend these guys: http://www.kitchencookware.ie/

I think they are based in Westport. I've gotten some stuff off them in recent weeks and they are really good

The stuff arrived within a day or two and they give you a 5% discount off your next order too!

flamelily wrote: »

so I got a new smart phone today.....finally!!!! :cool: I know there is are apps you can get for WW, can anyone recommend one??? My phone is an android one.....and I am still trying to figure out how to 'drive' it whilst I ashamedly admit that at the mo its smarter than me !!!

I was using Iwatchr but I've since changed to WWPoints Diary. You have to pay for both of them. Iwatchr is cheaper but I found on my phone that it kept crashing when I backed out of it. I've had no probs with WWPoints Diary - I actually find it better because it has an online food directory with all the points calculated. Think it was about 3euro

flamelily · 09-06-2011 10:48am

I don't have a meat mallet (but its on my list) so what I do at the mo is put the chicken breast between two sheets of cling film and beat it with my rolling pin:), its a silicon one so can be cleaned properly am with you on the wood and meat thing!!!!:eek:......but the cling film prevents the meat and rolling pin from being in contact anyway!

GT_TDI_150 · 09-06-2011 10:48am

oh, oh, .... my 36waist trousers are getting a little loose! :rolleyes:

"That a good thing" I hear you say.

Not when you have no money at all to by any new clothes?!?!?:eek:
Diet is under threat ... from my wallet!:P

Lady Lainy · 09-06-2011 10:49am

Shoe Lover wrote: »

If you are getting stuff online, I can recommend these guys: http://www.kitchencookware.ie/

I think they are based in Westport. I've gotten some stuff off them in recent weeks and they are really good The stuff arrived within a day or two and they give you a 5% discount off your next order too!

I was using Iwatchr but I've since changed to WWPoints Diary. You have to pay for both of them. Iwatchr is cheaper but I found on my phone that it kept crashing when I backed out of it. I've had no probs with WWPoints Diary - I actually find it better because it has an online food directory with all the points calculated. Think it was about 3euro

love that site...they have that burger moulder i want with the wax paper. but then i know i'd start eating burgers allthe time haha!

Lady Lainy · 09-06-2011 10:50am

GT_TDI_150 wrote: »

oh, oh, .... my 36waist trousers are getting a little loose! :rolleyes:

"That a good thing" I hear you say.

Not when you have no money at all to by any new clothes?!?!?:eek:
Diet is under threat ... from my wallet!:P

invest in a few key pieces

that you know you'll get LOADS of use out of

(throw stuff in the dryer to shrink them a lil) haha

Lady Lainy · 09-06-2011 10:57am

flamelily wrote: »

I don't have a meat mallet (but its on my list) so what I do at the mo is put the chicken breast between two sheets of cling film and beat it with my rolling pin:), its a silicon one so can be cleaned properly am with you on the wood and meat thing!!!!:eek:......but the cling film prevents the meat and rolling pin from being in contact anyway!

even with the meat one...i put the chicken into a cheap lunch bag and bulverise it...my mum kills me cos i bash the house down haha!
(not going wasting my good zip lock ones on beating chicken LOL.

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Caros · 09-06-2011 11:12am

Weigh in number 7 this a.m. and lost 2 pounds

which brings me over a stone lost - 15 and 1/2 pounds. 5 and 1/2 pounds to go to my 10% and hopefully might have it by end of month - (praying!)

kildareash · 09-06-2011 11:21am

Bear with me folks, this is going to be a long one!

Caros wrote: »

but I'm a kind of fair weather walker and if it's raining I'm very slow to head out there

Caros, I am the exact same. But I had two lively pups who needed the excercise the last winter so I had to take them out whatever the weather.

I was laughing at myself yesterday because I just realised that pouring rain or freezing cold would not stop me from going to a football match and standing out in it for an hour, but I wouldn't exercise in that weather, when I'm going to be warm from the exercise and I can go straight home and jump in a hot shower! Go figure!

Anyway, we invested in good rain gear...already had the jacket so just bought the trousers from Regatta...the ones that roll up into the pack so they're easy to store away. I've no excuses now!

Lady Lainy wrote: »

its scary....i LOVE going to "home store & more" so many handy gadgets...And aldi/lidl/tesco ALWAY have stuff on offer..

My boyfriend will not let me go near "home store and more". He chaproned me in there a couple of weeks ago to pick something up and he wouldn't let me get a basket because he knew I'd fill it. Sometimes he can be so mean!

BTW, just read your blog for the first time today. It's great...I am in love with your dog, he is just soooo cute. I think it's time for more recent pics tho! Thanks for all the points sheets today, going to print them off now

Was +1 at WI...but I had forgotten my pumps that I would normally wear, so I'm saying I STS! (Excuses, excuses!)
Must be something in the air that's making us all get on the C25k this week. I restarted it last night...had got to week 3 or 4 September. My goal is to be running by the end of the summer.
Was surprised at how easy I found it. The first run was the most difficult, I'd say. Around the middle I told myself I could walk the next run, but by the time I beeped again I was recovered and ran it all. Go me!

Dublin25 · 09-06-2011 11:28am

gillygill wrote: »

hi ,
what couscous do you use and how many points r in it ?
ive never tried it would like to give it a go

Oh i buy the one by Shamrock brand(i think) get it in Dunnes, though lidl do it in a huge box.
60g of it dried is 6 points - but makes a huge portion!!!! So i tend to use 40g for 4 points.
Use just boiled water and mix with half a stock cube (normally veg) for flavour and pour over couscous in a bowl. Use enough water to cover the couscous then i cover usually with a plate for a few mins untill all the water is absorbed, then just fluff it up with a fork.

You will need to seriously season it as otherwise it is very bland. I usually try chilli flakes, herbs or garlic but up to yourself what you prefer.
Couscous is great with stuffed peppers or mushrooms or as a salad ingredient.

(Sorry my measurements are non existant!)

BabyBlueJeans · 09-06-2011 11:31am

Finally down a stone after 3months in WW! Delighted! It took longer that I hoped but life got in the way- weekend away, communion, confirmation, bank holidays etc. I would love to lose another stone to get back to the weight I was before I had my kids, so now I'm half way there. My summer clothes from last year were too tight on me in March but now they are a bit loose! This thread is great, keep posting everyone! Its great to read about the successes but it also great to know that other people are finding it tough too. We all need the encouragement to keep at it, especially when its not going well. WW really works...we just have to keep making it work for us! Here's to losing the next stone, might be harder over the summer holidays but I'm not is a rush! I'm really happy with what I've achieved so far.

Dublin25 · 09-06-2011 11:41am

WI number 3 last night and was down 1.5lbs. Happy enough with that. So it's 4.5lbs in total, not bad going. But something tells me this is going to be a long long long battle! I'll get there.

This week i'm going to try step up exercise - have the OH out walking with me so hoping thats helping. Still struggling to get my behind up earlier in the mornings to go the gym, currently all efforts are not working. Talk in work about a lunch time excerise class, so will stick my name down for that.

I'm hoping for 1lb down next week but will have to see how the week pans out!

Lady Lainy · 09-06-2011 11:58am

kildareash wrote: »

Bear with me folks, this is going to be a long one!

Caros, I am the exact same. But I had two lively pups who needed the excercise the last winter so I had to take them out whatever the weather.

I was laughing at myself yesterday because I just realised that pouring rain or freezing cold would not stop me from going to a football match and standing out in it for an hour, but I wouldn't exercise in that weather, when I'm going to be warm from the exercise and I can go straight home and jump in a hot shower! Go figure!

Anyway, we invested in good rain gear...already had the jacket so just bought the trousers from Regatta...the ones that roll up into the pack so they're easy to store away. I've no excuses now!

My boyfriend will not let me go near "home store and more". He chaproned me in there a couple of weeks ago to pick something up and he wouldn't let me get a basket because he knew I'd fill it. Sometimes he can be so mean!

BTW, just read your blog for the first time today. It's great...I am in love with your dog, he is just soooo cute. I think it's time for more recent pics tho! Thanks for all the points sheets today, going to print them off now

Was +1 at WI...but I had forgotten my pumps that I would normally wear, so I'm saying I STS! (Excuses, excuses!)
Must be something in the air that's making us all get on the C25k this week. I restarted it last night...had got to week 3 or 4 September. My goal is to be running by the end of the summer.
Was surprised at how easy I found it. The first run was the most difficult, I'd say. Around the middle I told myself I could walk the next run, but by the time I beeped again I was recovered and ran it all. Go me!

i'm adding pics almost daily on facebook of him...i'm embarressing myself...you'd swear he way my baby son! haha will do a puppy blog today just for you :P haha. (even have videos on youtube of him!)

donnamc5 · 09-06-2011 12:10pm

Heya

I just thought I'd throw in this website I'm signed up to called www.spoonfedsuppers.com in case any of you are interested. They send you a shopping list once a week (Thursday) and then email you a healthy dinner every day Mon-Fri which are fairly easy to make and also low in calories. It's just good for new ideas really if you're bored of the same stuff. They def have a lot of variety. They tell you in the shopping list what ingredients are for which dish as well so if you don't like the sound of any you can just not do it that day. Oh, and the best bit is it's free.

Tmeos · 09-06-2011 12:16pm

Hi All, WI last night down 0.5lbs which is not too bad at all considering the week I had! Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a fast convenience style dinner for 10-15 points, have a million and one things to do tonight so need something that will be really easy. Any ideas?

WeightWatchers & "How Many ProPoints?" Thread MkII

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