[BaileyPants]

Down a half pound at WI. Don't mind that at all post Val's day! :-) And a loss is a loss, still going in the right direction. That 9lbs in 6 weeks now.

Well done to all the other "losers" too! x

[tiny_penguin]

Originally Posted by Cheeky_gal

Thanks for the reply Tiny_penguin

Would a mocha every third day be ok then? Before I joined weight watchers I used to have a mocha every day, now I have one twice a week but since joining I feel guilty for having even those two :/

I don't eat any crap really other than a weight watchers wafer bar every second day.

Like was suggested by someone else you can make them lower with skimmed milk and have them everyday - i mean a mocha a day is prob fine if you are tracking it honestly and eating well the rest of the time. Also I make home made ones (not as good but i cant afford to buy them all the time and i love them too) and I use options or highlights and warm whisked skimmed milk - can do them for 2 or 3pp which is grand to have everyday.

using all your propoints on mochas in inadvisable - but having one every couple of days or even counted properly every day would be grand i'd say!

[ali85]

first day of operation bulk up the points is done... all pps gone for the day...

would you believe it the wii fit actually has me down weight already ha!!! i dont believe the wii though... never!

Trying to drink a bit more water as well...

well done on all the losses ladies.... you are doing great!!!

[tiny_penguin]

Had fish and chips tonight WW style! even made my own creamy salad dressing to make the meal seem even more indulgent and all for 12pp! I couldnt be more stuffed. After making my own home made wedges am never going to bother with frozen chips again. You get so much more when they are home made and they are much tastier!!

Well done everyone on their losses!! Heres to another week

[Monife]

Originally Posted by tiny_penguin

Had fish and chips tonight WW style! even made my own creamy salad dressing to make the meal seem even more indulgent and all for 12pp! I couldnt be more stuffed. After making my own home made wedges am never going to bother with frozen chips again. You get so much more when they are home made and they are much tastier!!

Well done everyone on their losses!! Heres to another week

How did you make your wedges (exact instructions if possible, i'm a bit of a novice)?

[tiny_penguin]

Originally Posted by Monife

How did you make your wedges (exact instructions if possible, i'm a bit of a novice)?

Just posted details of my whole dinner on my blog http://59lbstogo.blogspot.com/2012/0...and-chips.html

[intouch44]

tiny_penguin that look so yummy!! thats dinner sorted for tomorrow so
does anybody know off hand would mc donnells curry be high in pp? it'd give the dinner more of a chipper feel for me

[ali85]

just wondering if any of ya have a recipe for a WW friendly pizza base...

Me and the lil one going to make home made pizzas on saturday (she loves pizza and its a good way of sneaking extra veggies into her diet! sly mammy i know... )

Got all the toppings sorted... I use the low fat mozzarella from aldi, its 1pp for 30g.... have chorizo, peppers, mushrooms etc....

just stuck for a base... (i used a slice of bread rolled out really thinly and fried in low fat spray before... but want something a little bit doughy this time... )

Any ideas????

[lisa_celtic]

Originally Posted by intouch44

tiny_penguin that look so yummy!! thats dinner sorted for tomorrow so
does anybody know off hand would mc donnells curry be high in pp? it'd give the dinner more of a chipper feel for me

I asked this my first week of ww, its 1pp per table spoon.

[tiny_penguin]

Originally Posted by ali85

just wondering if any of ya have a recipe for a WW friendly pizza base...

Me and the lil one going to make home made pizzas on saturday (she loves pizza and its a good way of sneaking extra veggies into her diet! sly mammy i know... )

Got all the toppings sorted... I use the low fat mozzarella from aldi, its 1pp for 30g.... have chorizo, peppers, mushrooms etc....

just stuck for a base... (i used a slice of bread rolled out really thinly and fried in low fat spray before... but want something a little bit doughy this time... )

Any ideas????

This one is from the complete kitchen and it serves 4

200g strong white bread flour
200g plain white flour
1tsp salt
1tsp fast action yeast
2tsps olive oil
250ml tepid water

Combine all the dry ingredients in a bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the oil and almost all of the water (the water should feel just warm - if it is too hot it may kill of the yeast) Use a table knife or spoon to bring the liquid and flour together, adding just enough additional tepid water to make a soft dough that comes together without being sticky, leaving the bowl clean.
Dust the worksurface with flour and knead the dough for 3-4mins until it feels soft springy and elastic. If you prod the dough the indentation should spring back lightly. Return the dough to the bowl and cover with cling film, and leave for 1hr til it has doubled in size.
Punch the dough to deflate it, divide it into 4 balls. Dust baking trays with flour and shape each ball into a flat disc and gently flatten it with a rolling pin before rolling it into a 20cm round.
When you have put your toppings on it just takes 12-16 minutes.

The recipe says these are 13pp each - and it includes 0pp tomato sauce , cherry tomatoes, basil, 125g reduced fat mozzerella and 25g of parmasan and it serves 4!

[molly09]

Hi

just wondering what is the lowest pp shop bought veggie soup

Thanks

M

[carneen]

Hi!
this is my first post, so a little nervous! I've been going to ww since mid Oct and have lost about 18lbs, not great but alright i guess! fitting size 14's comfortably now but DYIN to be a 12! however I'm really struggling at the moment to stick to the 26 propoints per day and always seem to be going over them! I have a busy lifestyle as i am doing a masters and I'm working aswell so its pretty tough, trying to live the life of a student and also loose weight isn't a great combo! loosin motivation at the moment, anyone got any tips?!!
thanks!

[Cliodhna26]

I have a recipe for cookies that requires polyunsaturated margerine..

Could anyone tell me what brand of margerine this is? I have googled and googled but I am none the wiser!

Thanks!

[Cheeky_gal]

Originally Posted by Cliodhna26

I have a recipe for cookies that requires polyunsaturated margerine..

Could anyone tell me what brand of margerine this is? I have googled and googled but I am none the wiser!

Thanks!

How about Soy Spread? It's very difficult to get, the only place I know that definately sells it is Nolans in Clontarf

[ali85]

Originally Posted by tiny_penguin

This one is from the complete kitchen and it serves 4

200g strong white bread flour
200g plain white flour
1tsp salt
1tsp fast action yeast
2tsps olive oil
250ml tepid water

Combine all the dry ingredients in a bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the oil and almost all of the water (the water should feel just warm - if it is too hot it may kill of the yeast) Use a table knife or spoon to bring the liquid and flour together, adding just enough additional tepid water to make a soft dough that comes together without being sticky, leaving the bowl clean.
Dust the worksurface with flour and knead the dough for 3-4mins until it feels soft springy and elastic. If you prod the dough the indentation should spring back lightly. Return the dough to the bowl and cover with cling film, and leave for 1hr til it has doubled in size.
Punch the dough to deflate it, divide it into 4 balls. Dust baking trays with flour and shape each ball into a flat disc and gently flatten it with a rolling pin before rolling it into a 20cm round.
When you have put your toppings on it just takes 12-16 minutes.

The recipe says these are 13pp each - and it includes 0pp tomato sauce , cherry tomatoes, basil, 125g reduced fat mozzerella and 25g of parmasan and it serves 4!

Thanks Tiny!

Originally Posted by carneen

Hi!
this is my first post, so a little nervous! I've been going to ww since mid Oct and have lost about 18lbs, not great but alright i guess! fitting size 14's comfortably now but DYIN to be a 12! however I'm really struggling at the moment to stick to the 26 propoints per day and always seem to be going over them! I have a busy lifestyle as i am doing a masters and I'm working aswell so its pretty tough, trying to live the life of a student and also loose weight isn't a great combo! loosin motivation at the moment, anyone got any tips?!!
thanks!

Hi Carneen,

Firstly well done on the 18lbs... that is brilliant!!!

Everyone on here loses motivation at some point, I stayed the same this week and had an evening of feeling really sorry for myself.. but the folks on here are great for giving you a kick in the right direction.

I can only imagine how tough things are for you, I work full time and that is hard enough let alone studying for a masters! You must be driven off your trolly!!!

My first tip would be to pop in and out here when you can. It really has been a godsend to me... When you are having a bad day/bad week there is always someone on here that feels the same or has felt the same and has come out the other end.

Secondly, mix up your food. I'm back on WW for like the 4th time. Each time I did it before I always got peed off coz I felt all I was eating was salad, salad bloody salad... But this time around I am using my days off to make soups and buying different fruits and veg each week, like one week I got avocado which I had only ever had in guacamole form! just to make a change.... Also try pointing some of your favourite foods. I'm a wagon for chicken burgers and I pointed them the other night... only 4pp when grilled... now all I need is a skinny bun and I am happy out!

When I work long hours (like today ) I bring copious amounts of fruit and lower fat munchies... i love the light choices biccies from tesco... lovely with a cuppa...

Lots of us on here have blogs too. (most of us are novices... myself being the biggest novice of them all ) but its good to get a good rant down or if you have a good tip or recipe its great to get it all out on screen.

Anyway... I have rambled on enough here.... ha! Can you tell I don't want to launch into the mountain of paperwork on my desk this morning!

Good luck! and keep us all posted on your progress!!! Onward & downwards!