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WeightWatchers & "How Many ProPoints?" Thread MkII

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  • #1252
    Micki
    Registered Users Posts: 74 ✭✭Micki


    Lady Lainy wrote: »
    Got lots of goodies today!

    Crackers, crisp breads, (aldi)
    light soft cheese (lidl)
    Tonnes of Passata (aldi)
    Herbs & Spices (lidl)
    Loads of Tinned spaghetti (works out same as ww spaghetti) (tesco)
    Yellow Fin Sole (aldi)
    Brown Rice (tesco)
    Fruit Pasteel lollies (2pp each + only 60kcal) (tesco)
    Spring Onions (on special in aldi)
    tinned Fruit in juice (tesco)
    Tesco Own brand version of Readybrek (tesco...cheaper than real readybrek)
    Light Choices raisin+apple crisp slices (pre packed in 3s 1=1pp, 3=4pp) (tesco)
    ww tikka sauce (was on special in Lidl)
    Sugar Free Squash, Cherries berries (tesco)
    Cod Fish Cakes (tesco)

    Lots of lovely yummy big portion serving recipes to try this week! YOM YOM YOM!

    Freezer is always stocked with chicken breasts, chicken mince, minute steak, yellow fin, Quorn Mince, fish cakes,

    The only thing my mum gets is baby potatos and "pink milk" thats what she calls slimline milk. but this week trying not to have potatoes more than twice

    Lainy - How many propoints are in the fish cakes, i got a bag yesterday! I never got to point them though and i want to get my mother to put them on for me to have at lunch and i want to have worked out the points!!!! Thanks... :D


  • #1253
    Lady Lainy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,427 ✭✭✭Lady Lainy


    Micki wrote: »
    Lainy - How many propoints are in the fish cakes, i got a bag yesterday! I never got to point them though and i want to get my mother to put them on for me to have at lunch and i want to have worked out the points!!!! Thanks... :D

    are they these ones? (pic attached)

    1 = 3pp
    2 = 5pp
    3 = 8pp

    they're potato and cod...YUM! and they grill from frozen...SUPER handy!


  • #1254
    tantipie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 846 ✭✭✭tantipie


    First time weighing in tiday since May as I reached goal back then.was down 2lb so im thrilled thats 4lb under my target weight:) keep up the good wirk everyone!!!


  • #1255
    Micki
    Registered Users Posts: 74 ✭✭Micki


    Lady Lainy wrote: »
    are they these ones? (pic attached)

    1 = 3pp
    2 = 5pp
    3 = 8pp

    they're potato and cod...YUM! and they grill from frozen...SUPER handy!


    Yes that is them! Thanks you are a lifesaver!!! I'm gonna have 2 at lunch with a handful of wedges and some salad :D. I haven't tried them yet so kinda looking forward to them!!


  • #1256
    Lady Lainy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,427 ✭✭✭Lady Lainy


    Micki wrote: »
    Yes that is them! Thanks you are a lifesaver!!! I'm gonna have 2 at lunch with a handful of wedges and some salad :D. I haven't tried them yet so kinda looking forward to them!!

    They are really nice! not too fishy at all!


  • #1257
    Lady Lainy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,427 ✭✭✭Lady Lainy


    Tmeos wrote: »
    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?

    Depends what you have in the house...pasta/rice/potatos, some home made potato wedges and salad with some yellow fin sole...

    at this stage i just assume nearly everyone has that in there freezer LOL think we're all eating it (well the ppl who like fish)

    Omlette with what ever meat is cooked in the fridge already,

    even those dolmio stir in pasta sauces arent that bad on points. (cant remember off the top of my head)

    some pasta + sauce, with salad.

    _________________

    Puppy blog is up LOL


  • #1258
    Micki
    Registered Users Posts: 74 ✭✭Micki


    Lady Lainy wrote: »
    They are really nice! not too fishy at all!

    Yeah something different anyway and good value, i think they were only €2.09 or something. I also get the Tesco brand chocolate wafer bars for 66c. They are slightly bigger than the WW ones and the same 2 points! They are nice when you fancy something sweet and only 2 points and 66c for 5! Plus fruit in Tesco is 3 for €3 - I got a punnet of grapes, a net of easy peelers and a pineapple for €3... Ha ha i went to Tesco yesterday eve and spent time just strolling round and found all these good deals... :D


  • #1259
    Lady Lainy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,427 ✭✭✭Lady Lainy


    ProPoints® Value: 0
    Servings: 6
    Preparation Time: 10 min
    Cooking Time: 10 min
    Level of Difficulty: Easy

    Make up a batch of this perfect thirst-quencher - ideal for a warm summer's day. With zero ProPoints values you won't need to go thirsty!

    Ingredients
    4 medium Lemon, unwaxed
    6 tablespoons Artificial Sweetener, granulated
    6 sprig(s) Mint, Fresh
    6 portion(s) (medium) Strawberries,
    Ice cubes
    1 litre Sparkling water

    Instructions
    Use a potato peeler to pare the zest from the lemons. Make sure you only remove the yellow part as the white pith is bitter.

    Put the lemon zest into a saucepan with 500ml boiling water. Simmer gently for 10 minutes, then remove from the heat. Squeeze the lemon juice and add to the mixture. Leave until cold, then stir in the granulated sweetener.

    Share between 6 tall glasses, adding a mint sprig and two strawberry halves to each one. Top up with ice cubes and sparkling water, and serve at once.


  • #1260
    unknowngirl!!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 389 ✭✭unknowngirl!!


    What is the best oil to use when cooking something like a stirfry?


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  • #1261
    Lady Lainy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,427 ✭✭✭Lady Lainy


    unknowngirl!! wrote: »
    What is the best oil to use when cooking something like a stirfry?

    nearly all the oils are same value, but extra virgin olive oil is the healthiest i think. or the lo-cal fry light stuff is good :)

    if its a really good wok like a high end tefel, you should only need tiny amount


  • #1262
    kty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 76 ✭✭kty


    unknowngirl!! wrote: »
    What is the best oil to use when cooking something like a stirfry?

    I usually use some olive oil starting off the stirfry, if i need to add more i use a splash of water instead! Works a treat, and not using more oil than you actually need.:D


  • #1263
    bubbaloo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 758 ✭✭✭bubbaloo


    Hi all. I didn't even go to my WI this week. I knew it had been a bad week and also, I would have had to bring my little boy with me - although that's just an excuse really! Anyway, I'm back on the wagon and so far so good.

    My reasons to lose weight are numerous but last October it came to a head when my blood pressure (which has been out of control for years) was really high, even with medication and after millions of tests nobody could give me a medical reason. My sister gave me a good "talking to" and made me realise that my weight was have a massive negative affect on my life. I have a little 2 year old boy and we had to endure 7 years of crap to have him. Why would I fight so long and hard to have him, just to give up on him when he arrived?
    I joined WW the next day and 8 months later I'm 3 stone lighter! :)
    We are now trying to give him a brother or sister and it's proving to be another long road (that's a story for a whole other thread!!) but I know my weight loss could just make that road a little bit shorter. In any case my weight loss means that I'm healthier for my son and more able to enjoy my interaction with him. It's fantastic to be able to run around with him and play games and sit down on the floor with him. He brightens my day! :D
    When I feel a bit disheartened and about to fall off the wagon I look at a photo from last October. It's a picture of me holding my little boy - i HATE the picture. I look HORRENDOUS in it and it reminds me of how I have changed my life and help me get back on track.

    On the subject of salads, I just had a DELICIOUS lunch:
    Tomatoes, spring onions, feta cheese and ham - all finely chopped and seasoned with salt and pepper and balsamic glaze. I had that with 3 krisprolls and the whole lot was just 7PP and I'm stuffed - yumm!

    Well done everyone who has lost this week - there are always some great results on here. Best of luck everyone for a good week ahead.


  • #1264
    kc83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 139 ✭✭kc83


    up 2lbs today :( Not surprised or anything and usually feel really down bout it but now Im kicking myself up the bum and 7 weeks to africa....1.5-2lbs a week for the nxt 7 weeks = 14lbs give or take!!!


  • #1265
    addictedtoshoes
    Closed Accounts Posts: 129 ✭✭addictedtoshoes


    Tmeos wrote: »
    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?

    How about an ommlette, would be even less points. I usually use 1 egg (2pp) and 2 egg whites, loads of veggies, 30g goats cheese (2pp) and olive oil (1pp), you could get a wholemeal wrap to make up the points (4 or 5pp), lay the omlette on it and roll it for a nice quick easy dinner.

    The other quick one is a chicken & cashew nut stir fry with loads of veggies and a small bit of rice, I never use sauces, just a bout a tbsp of olive oil for frying and then some soy sauce and a bit of sweet chilli to taste - the lot is roughly 11 to 12 pps.


  • #1266
    Shoe Lover
    Closed Accounts Posts: 671 ✭✭✭Shoe Lover


    unknowngirl!! wrote: »
    What is the best oil to use when cooking something like a stirfry?

    I use Sesame Seed oil for stir-fry's then top up with a drop of soy sauce :D

    WI in three hours - wish it was over with


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  • #1267
    Lady Lainy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,427 ✭✭✭Lady Lainy


    Its SO cold today! I don't want to get on the treadmill!
    But going to suck it up and just DO it...then nice hot shower and cup of skinny mocha & Bran muffin for snack afterwards!


  • #1268
    Raspberries
    Registered Users Posts: 122 ✭✭Raspberries


    Hi everyone,

    I've been a lurker for a while, finally joined WW yesterday. Your stories are really inspiring and uplifting!

    I've realised that I drink an awful lot of really milky tea, and I was thinking if I point it at 1pp, it might curb my tea-drinking habits.

    Do ye think this a good idea or should I stick to the guide? It says 0pp for black tea, but it's kinda hard to measure how much milk you use over a day's tea drinking. I was going to point it at 0pp with the milk, but I thought that would be cheating.

    I would drink 6-8 cups of tea a day, so I thought if I pointed that at 1pp, that would make me think twice about drinking as much.

    What do ye think?


  • #1269
    Micki
    Registered Users Posts: 74 ✭✭Micki


    Raspberries wrote: »
    Hi everyone,

    I've been a lurker for a while, finally joined WW yesterday. Your stories are really inspiring and uplifting!

    I've realised that I drink an awful lot of really milky tea, and I was thinking if I point it at 1pp, it might curb my tea-drinking habits.

    Do ye think this a good idea or should I stick to the guide? It says 0pp for black tea, but it's kinda hard to measure how much milk you use over a day's tea drinking. I was going to point it at 0pp with the milk, but I thought that would be cheating.

    I would drink 6-8 cups of tea a day, so I thought if I pointed that at 1pp, that would make me think twice about drinking as much.


    What do ye think?

    My leader suggests that if you are a tea drinker that you should measure out your milk in the morning in a jug and point it and allocate those points onto your tracker and use that for your tea during the day! I dont drink tea though but i always remember her saying that and thought it was a good way to keep track of it for anyone that does drink tea!!! :D


  • #1270
    gillygill
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭gillygill


    well i tried on my bridesmaid dress last n ight only 5 weeks left still feels a bit tight so need some tips to drop a few pound in 5 weeks .. and how many days do you guys wait b4 having a sneeky weigh in x


  • #1271
    Lady Lainy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,427 ✭✭✭Lady Lainy


    Raspberries wrote: »
    Hi everyone,

    I've been a lurker for a while, finally joined WW yesterday. Your stories are really inspiring and uplifting!

    I've realised that I drink an awful lot of really milky tea, and I was thinking if I point it at 1pp, it might curb my tea-drinking habits.

    Do ye think this a good idea or should I stick to the guide? It says 0pp for black tea, but it's kinda hard to measure how much milk you use over a day's tea drinking. I was going to point it at 0pp with the milk, but I thought that would be cheating.

    I would drink 6-8 cups of tea a day, so I thought if I pointed that at 1pp, that would make me think twice about drinking as much.

    What do ye think?

    maybe get a small 500ml carton of slimline milk....on hot drinks you honestly cant tell the difference in taste...

    there is SOME caffine in tea bags...maybe switch a de-caffinated tea bag...i think barrys do one, in a green and pink box.

    and if your using milk to cool the tea down....fill the cup about 3/4's....then a lil cold water...then your drop of milk, you wont need half as much milk to cool it down.


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  • #1272
    Lady Lainy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,427 ✭✭✭Lady Lainy


    gillygill wrote: »
    well i tried on my bridesmaid dress last n ight only 5 weeks left still feels a bit tight so need some tips to drop a few pound in 5 weeks .. and how many days do you guys wait b4 having a sneeky weigh in x

    water water water water....with clothes...its not just about lbs...its about bloating...for the sake of the special occasion, maybe sign up to a toning class or personal trainer...its inches you want

    No fizzy drinks or alcohol....for a deadline thats not flexible....just do it...you'll be so glad you did! you'll have to be strict....no eating out...if you can avoid it....AVOID IT!

    When on a tight deadline like that....you kinda just gotta suck it up and bite the bullet and work and point and walk your ass off.

    then on the wedding day.....ENJOY EVERY SECOND OF IT! RELAX & CELEBRATE!


  • #1273
    GT_TDI_150
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,917 ✭✭✭✭GT_TDI_150


    Lady Lainy wrote: »
    nearly all the oils are same value, but extra virgin olive oil is the healthiest i think. or the lo-cal fry light stuff is good :)

    if its a really good wok like a high end tefel, you should only need tiny amount

    I though I read somewhere that as the olive oils boiling point at a lower heat that the soak into the foods faster?! could be 100% completely wrong tho


  • #1274
    Lady Lainy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,427 ✭✭✭Lady Lainy


    GT_TDI_150 wrote: »
    I though I read somewhere that as the olive oils boiling point at a lower heat that the soak into the foods faster?! could be 100% completely wrong tho

    They all have the same pro point allowance, but most healthy diets use extra virgin, I do the same as another poster, literly a drizzel of oil and top it up with water as i need it. or even just "fry" them in water to begin with and save the points altogether,


  • #1275
    Lady Lainy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,427 ✭✭✭Lady Lainy


    Right so just getting my tracker ready for tomorrow...as its end of the ww week for me...to see how many dailies, weeklies, activity points used and earned.

    I've eaten ALL my dailies EVERY day!

    Eaten 40 of my weeklies (1 packet of ryvita 250g + 2x200g Light soft cheese...spread out througout the week...9pm every night i have some ryvita + cheese spread with diced onion!)

    Earned 18 Activity points (not eaten)

    And so far i'm seeing a VERY NICE loss :D YIPEEEEEEEE! And I havent been hungery at all this week! (nearly out of pears tho...i'm eating like two cans a day)

    So with the weeklies its about WHAT you eat....not just the points...next wekk I will switch to extra light philly tho. it'll save me like 6 points thru out the week


  • #1276
    Raphaela
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭Raphaela


    I've just rejoined WW (two days ago) after 4 years. Finding the new ProPoints hard to get use to or maybe its the shock that a bottle of wine is now 20 points whereas it was 7 points on the old system! Any tips?


  • #1277
    Lady Lainy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,427 ✭✭✭Lady Lainy


    Raphaela wrote: »
    I've just rejoined WW (two days ago) after 4 years. Finding the new ProPoints hard to get use to or maybe its the shock that a bottle of wine is now 20 points whereas it was 7 points on the old system! Any tips?

    forget the old point......there is no comparision....its a whole new measuring system...try to approach from totally fresh newbie point of view.

    this thread is short only about 90 pages (last ww thread was about 900 pages)
    So have a scroll back and read this thread.... even print it out at work and having it as bed time reading material...

    ppl have lists of "must have foods" "must have gadgets" what to buy at meetings...what not to buy...ect.


  • #1278
    Lady Lainy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,427 ✭✭✭Lady Lainy


    GT_TDI_150 wrote: »
    I though I read somewhere that as the olive oils boiling point at a lower heat that the soak into the foods faster?! could be 100% completely wrong tho

    I did submit my wk 3 results (or lack of results) didnt I? wk 4 results are going to make up for my disaster!


  • #1279
    stanlea
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭stanlea


    hi all,
    Follow the thread but don't often post, going for an indian tonight and dreading it-what can I have??? Im guessing prawns/chicken dish in tomato based sauce? N what about rice etc, whats my best accompanying item?
    Thanks


  • #1280
    Lady Lainy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,427 ✭✭✭Lady Lainy


    stanlea wrote: »
    hi all,
    Follow the thread but don't often post, going for an indian tonight and dreading it-what can I have??? Im guessing prawns/chicken dish in tomato based sauce? N what about rice etc, whats my best accompanying item?
    Thanks

    A sizzling dish thats not in sauce, like Chicken Tikka (not masala)
    With boiled rice, take half the rice and send the rest back,
    Nan bread is LETHAL! plain nan is something like 16pp i think.

    If you get something with sauce...kinda fish the meat/veg out of the sauce rather than tipping it all onto the rice. and again send the sauce back. so its not there looking at you.

    Indian/Chinese portions of rice are about 12pp,
    Pilau Rice 16pp


    Tandoori Chicken (half) 15
    Tikka (8 pieces) 14
    Vegetable Curry 15
    Vegetable Biryani 29
    Dahl Balti 15
    Prawn Jalfrezi 16
    King Prawn Vindaloo 15
    Chicken Balti 18
    Fish Curry 18
    Lamb Balti 23

    _______________________________________________

    Can anyone tell me if American Biggest Loser is on TV these days? I cant find it in the listings....is it on Living or SKy One?


  • #1281
    GT_TDI_150
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,917 ✭✭✭✭GT_TDI_150


    Lady Lainy wrote: »
    I did submit my wk 3 results (or lack of results) didnt I? wk 4 results are going to make up for my disaster!

    you did


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  • #1282
    GT_TDI_150
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,917 ✭✭✭✭GT_TDI_150


    Lady Lainy wrote: »
    Can anyone tell me if American Biggest Loser is on TV these days? I cant find it in the listings....is it on Living or SKy One?

    Tuesday's on Living but ... and this is a big but, they are showing the series prior to the last one the aired.

    on ehte previous one they aired they brought back shea( haviest woman ever) to get $1000 per LB lost on the finally, and this series is the one with shea in it :mad:


  • #1283
    Baby75
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,070 ✭✭✭Baby75


    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
    I know what you mean, i had a moment like that over the weekend took out a skirt to wear and its way to big now looked stupid big yay but I was sad as well as I loved that skirt! then I need new clothes now! need to win the lotto :D
    Raphaela wrote: »
    I've just rejoined WW (two days ago) after 4 years. Finding the new ProPoints hard to get use to or maybe its the shock that a bottle of wine is now 20 points whereas it was 7 points on the old system! Any tips?

    stick with it, took me two weeks to get used to the new programe but I am loving it now :) Im never hungry and love I eat healthy with the odd treat and all with in points! forget the old points system and just learn the new one, ooh get a good scales t


  • #1284
    Lady Lainy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,427 ✭✭✭Lady Lainy


    GT_TDI_150 wrote: »
    Tuesday's on Living but ... and this is a big but, they are showing the series prior to the last one the aired.

    on ehte previous one they aired they brought back shea( haviest woman ever) to get $1000 per LB lost on the finally, and this series is the one with shea in it :mad:

    that the one in the mornings...old reruns......how long it been on do you know?

    you like your desserts and puddings...whats the lowest pp custard to buy?
    and do you know if custard would freeze okay? i've seen like 500g cartons...but only want like 100g at the most at a time...and dont want it sitting in the fridge...calling to me...thinking of making ice cubes of custard...and just pop out a few an hour before i want them...


  • #1285
    ymckenna
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭ymckenna


    Hi there, anyone have any idea how many pro points are in salt and vinegar frisps? had some today but forgot to keep the wrapper to calculate it when i got home! :(


  • #1286
    hollyhock
    Registered Users Posts: 264 ✭✭hollyhock


    Was down 2lbs today,glad i gave myself a good talkin to the other nite!!
    I think i pointed frisps as 4pps before,nearly sure you'll be safe enough with that.
    Good luck in morn lainy,funny when ur doin it right ur whole mood changes and everything,i was in top form after wi,scrubbed bathroom and washed floor on my knees!!!! smellin lovely and dusted a large built in press in hall,don't think it was done properly since xmas cas i found a little gift tag there from a friend!!!!
    Have drank 1.5 litres of water too:D


  • #1287
    ymckenna
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭ymckenna


    hollyhock wrote: »
    I think i pointed frisps as 4pps before,nearly sure you'll be safe enough with that.

    Thats great, thanks for that! thats not too bad, but still think i'd prefer Skips for 2pps! :)


  • #1288
    aspie mum
    Registered Users Posts: 127 ✭✭aspie mum


    hollyhock wrote: »
    Was down 2lbs today,glad i gave myself a good talkin to the other nite!!
    I think i pointed frisps as 4pps before,nearly sure you'll be safe enough with that.
    Good luck in morn lainy,funny when ur doin it right ur whole mood changes and everything,i was in top form after wi,scrubbed bathroom and washed floor on my knees!!!! smellin lovely and dusted a large built in press in hall,don't think it was done properly since xmas cas i found a little gift tag there from a friend!!!!
    Have drank 1.5 litres of water too:D


    If your still feelin energitic you could clean my house for me

    Well don e on the loss:pac::pac::pac:


  • #1289
    shazza_90
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19 ✭shazza_90


    just wondering can anyone help with the magie seasoning bags for meat, what points are they?i remember lady lainy you pointed them before but cant find the post. just to let you know low fat custard ambrosia 125g are 3 points, i love them and have them at the end of my day with 0point jelly, lovely, treat!!


  • #1290
    Lady Lainy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,427 ✭✭✭Lady Lainy


    WOOOO empty house tomorrow! I'm a goin COOKING!

    Finally got some chicken mince! MEAT! NOM!

    Chicken pasta pake! And pear bran muffins!


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  • #1291
    Caros
    Registered Users Posts: 578 ✭✭✭Caros


    This will tell ye the change in attitude for me in the last couple of months - had to go to Cork today to see Periodontist, normally a trip to the big smoke would involve a nice lunch followed by dessert with a bar of chocolate for the drive home. Today I brought an apple and a banana and a bottle of water with me. Considering apples would normally be a twice yearly thing at most this is a change!!!!

    Looked at clothes but didn't buy any in case they won't fir for long - nothing like a bit of optimism! Got a nice pair of purple sandals instead!

    Lainy I have to go up again in a few weeks if you fancy meeting for a coffee?


  • #1292
    Lady Lainy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,427 ✭✭✭Lady Lainy


    Caros wrote: »
    This will tell ye the change in attitude for me in the last couple of months - had to go to Cork today to see Periodontist, normally a trip to the big smoke would involve a nice lunch followed by dessert with a bar of chocolate for the drive home. Today I brought an apple and a banana and a bottle of water with me. Considering apples would normally be a twice yearly thing at most this is a change!!!!

    Looked at clothes but didn't buy any in case they won't fir for long - nothing like a bit of optimism! Got a nice pair of purple sandals instead!

    Lainy I have to go up again in a few weeks if you fancy meeting for a coffee?

    sure just let me know closer to the time! RAaaah! out of soft cheese....and i want my ryvita munch!

    and up still having them...with a scape of scapes of flora light...


  • #1293
    flamelily
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭flamelily


    me is a happy bunny this evening, as I was down another pound at WI :D especially as I fell off the wagon over the weekend......looks like getting myself back on track and exercising my butt off undid some of the damage :p

    also got to my 5% goal so really chuffed......need to set some new mini goals so I can stay motivated!!!:)

    congrats to all who faced the scales, there have been some great losses this week :)

    there is going to be a 'breakfast morning' in work tomorrow as they are fundraising at the mo......this will mean, bacon, sausages, scones and rolls :( aaaggghhhh......just packed my lunch box and have included an extra yougurt and some fruit......plan to stick my head around the door, donate some money and sneak back to my desk and eat the yougurt so I am not tempted!!!!! :o:o:o

    Lainy do you have the WW mag for April???? There is a recipe in there for portuguese custard thingies that I want to try but I didn't have time to write it down at the meeting, if you have it and could post it up I would be forever in your debt!!!:D


  • #1294
    Lady Lainy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,427 ✭✭✭Lady Lainy


    flamelily wrote: »
    me is a happy bunny this evening, as I was down another pound at WI :D especially as I fell off the wagon over the weekend......looks like getting myself back on track and exercising my butt off undid some of the damage :p

    also got to my 5% goal so really chuffed......need to set some new mini goals so I can stay motivated!!!:)

    congrats to all who faced the scales, there have been some great losses this week :)

    there is going to be a 'breakfast morning' in work tomorrow as they are fundraising at the mo......this will mean, bacon, sausages, scones and rolls :( aaaggghhhh......just packed my lunch box and have included an extra yougurt and some fruit......plan to stick my head around the door, donate some money and sneak back to my desk and eat the yougurt so I am not tempted!!!!! :o:o:o

    Lainy do you have the WW mag for April???? There is a recipe in there for portuguese custard thingies that I want to try but I didn't have time to write it down at the meeting, if you have it and could post it up I would be forever in your debt!!!:D

    No sorry i dont have it. but i'll have a look thru ww online to see if its on there. :D


  • #1295
    Shoe Lover
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    WI tonight and was down 1lb :) Still doesn't negate the 2.5lbs gain from last week but it is the biggest loss that I've had in a few weeks. :) Gave my tracker to my leader and she is going to go over it and ring me tomorrow :D She is so nice! She already gave me a few pointers:

    1. Bananas - I normally have two a day, my leader thinks I should cut this down as apparently it takes 36 hours for a banana to be completely processed through the body :eek:
    2. Treats - In the evening, I tend to sit down with a cup of tea and a mini bar or something. She totted up how many points I'd used on treats and I started out at 2pp last Friday but it increased every day - because most of the treats I have in the press are only 2 or 3pp, I tend to think of them as being low but when you see them added up :eek::eek::eek: So I'm defo making an effort to cut that out. Think I will try Lainys trick of Ryvita in the evenings - except I might have rice cakes instead :)
    Anyway, we'll see what else she comes up with when she rings tomorrow! Onwards and downwards as the fella says :D


  • #1296
    Lady Lainy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,427 ✭✭✭Lady Lainy


    fantastic results on everyones WI :D Fingers crossed for saturday morning!

    Last chance work out tomorrow!


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  • #1297
    Shoe Lover
    Closed Accounts Posts: 671 ✭✭✭Shoe Lover


    flamelily wrote: »
    Lainy do you have the WW mag for April???? There is a recipe in there for portuguese custard thingies that I want to try but I didn't have time to write it down at the meeting, if you have it and could post it up I would be forever in your debt!!!:D

    I have that mag - I keep them all. I'll post it in the Cakes & Bakes thread in the Food & Drink forum :)


  • #1298
    Lady Lainy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,427 ✭✭✭Lady Lainy


    Shoe Lover wrote: »
    WI tonight and was down 1lb :) Still doesn't negate the 2.5lbs gain from last week but it is the biggest loss that I've had in a few weeks. :) Gave my tracker to my leader and she is going to go over it and ring me tomorrow :D She is so nice! She already gave me a few pointers:

    1. Bananas - I normally have two a day, my leader thinks I should cut this down as apparently it takes 36 hours for a banana to be completely processed through the body :eek:
    2. Treats - In the evening, I tend to sit down with a cup of tea and a mini bar or something. She totted up how many points I'd used on treats and I started out at 2pp last Friday but it increased every day - because most of the treats I have in the press are only 2 or 3pp, I tend to think of them as being low but when you see them added up :eek::eek::eek: So I'm defo making an effort to cut that out. Think I will try Lainys trick of Ryvita in the evenings - except I might have rice cakes instead :)
    Anyway, we'll see what else she comes up with when she rings tomorrow! Onwards and downwards as the fella says :D

    on the ryvita website there are some nice sweet topping ideas like stawberry and banana drizzled in honey on a ryvita :) and loads of dessert recipes...i had no idea they could be a "sweet food" :D

    Your leader sounds GREAT!


  • #1299
    Shoe Lover
    Closed Accounts Posts: 671 ✭✭✭Shoe Lover


    Lady Lainy wrote: »
    on the ryvita website there are some nice sweet topping ideas like stawberry and banana drizzled in honey on a ryvita :) and loads of dessert recipes...i had no idea they could be a "sweet food" :D

    Your leader sounds GREAT!

    I must check it out and see what they have. I need new ideas - she was even pointing the bran muffins as "treats", even though I don't think they are :( So I need new snack ideas!

    Flamelily, them tarts are here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=72677104&postcount=19


  • #1300
    Lady Lainy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,427 ✭✭✭Lady Lainy


    Shoe Lover wrote: »
    I must check it out and see what they have. I need new ideas - she was even pointing the bran muffins as "treats", even though I don't think they are :( So I need new snack ideas!

    Flamelily, them tarts are here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=72677104&postcount=19

    there snacks more than treats...but i guess anything outside our meals are "treats"

    Green Isle Chicken Bacon Sweet Corn Pancakes are 3pp each! 2 for 6pp! YUM i loved them as a kid! hehe!


  • #1301
    flamelily
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭flamelily


    Shoe Lover wrote: »
    I have that mag - I keep them all. I'll post it in the Cakes & Bakes thread in the Food & Drink forum :)

    thanks Shoe Lover.....you are a star!!!! glad the scales went in the right direction for you......your leader sounds fab.....I am off to look at my tracker cause I think my treats may be clocking up big time :eek:

    Am loving Ryvita Lainy, I have mine with Garlic and Herb low fat Philly and some sliced tomato and scallions.....it yummy!!! love the crunch!!! have you tried the 'sweet' ryvita yet??? Thing it has raisins or something in it??? saw it in the supermarket the other day but didn't get any ..... yet


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