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WeightWatchers & "How Many ProPoints?" Thread MkII
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Wow! That's fantastic!! I think you've got to be the biggest loser this week!! CongratsZip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay! I'm down 5 lbs today
Flipping delighted!
That's 1st and 5 lbs I'm glad to see the back of!
Was extra good this week with the eating and the walking and, I have to say, delighted the Rugby was called off because it saved me going on a serious lash of Pints and the obligatory trip to the chipper after!
Well done on yer losses this week guys!
This thread is a godsend! x0 -
the west wing wrote: »Have you tried doing a Filling and Healthy week? I found that really good and lost 5lb on it. Though I am a new member so that could be why I had such a good loss. However I still think by doing the F&H week, you are cutting out a lot of processed goods, so that might help you!
Thanks west wing. Yea I need to pp every day as I'm not one of those people who could do the eating until satisfied. I'm not good at judging that. I prefer to know amounts etc. On saying that, I tend to make all my meals from scratch with non processed food. I have processed ham maybe a couple of times a week and a frozen dinner once in a blue moon
I could cut back salt for a start, I'm heavy handed in making my wholesome non processed meals...ahem 
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the west wing wrote: »Wow! That's fantastic!! I think you've got to be the biggest loser this week!! Congrats
Thanks a mill west wing! 0 -
Weight Watchers is great for portion control. It's a flexible system as you can eat everything you like. You could probably become a bit obsessed counting points, but if you're used to eating a lot - or big portions- there has to be some way of controlling your intake so the points system works fine. I would advise you to choose as many healthy foods as possible, say 90-95% healthy food, 5-10% treats. I've heard about people using their points in alcohol, chocolate and junk food. If you stick to your points you probably lose weight anyway, but you might not be providing important nutrients that your body needs. Just make sure to do wise and healthy choices. The leaders are not nutrition professionals so sometimes their advise may not be adequate, but they have lost a lot of weight with the system and can give you lots of advice and motivation. Also, it's not expensive. You are not obliged to buy their products or food. It's up to you. You can follow the program without buying their branded food at all so you just pay for the weekly meetings which is €10 - considering you probably spend more on biscuits, chocolates or other treats-. It's a sensible investment for your health There are other weight loss programs or products which are very expensive and not worth it to be honest. For example, Motivation Clinics costs circa €600 for 20 weeks plus lots of products you have to buy from them (at least €30 per week or more). They really push their products and their "practitioners" are salespeople only worried only about commission and selling and not your health at all. They're not nutritional professionals either, but at least Weight Watchers leaders decide to run meetings in order to genuinely help and motivate others, not just to gain €€€. Good luck with Weight Watchers if you decide to join! I know lots of people who have successfully lost weight with the system. 0
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Cheeky_gal wrote: »Why would you be disappointed? Your weight has probably stayed the same because you've put on muscle with all the exercise
Have you noticed a difference in your clothes?
ah yea i am. I was always an inbetween size as i have a small waist and a big belly so was always a size 15 or 17 rather than 14, 16 or 18
... im in between the 12-14 now. have lost 4.5 inches off my jelly belly and have lost 11lb in 6 weeks so i know i am doing well... was just disappointed that my hard work this week didnt show... hopefully next week it will.
am going to try and eat more of my weeklies this week. even if i use around the 20 mark just to see if it makes a difference. i earned 22 activity pp and only used 12 weeklies so i'll follow the advice and push on this week...
its just a blip! and at least its not a gain.... have to think positively!!! 0 -
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We should definitely do that! It's my friend's birthday this week so as a present I'm bringing her to the Bare Minerals counter in Debenhams and we're getting makeovers done on Friday. We're heading out that night and I'll be wearing my new blue dress plus I am getting my hair done. You'd swear it was my birthday! But I vowed in January that instead of going out every week and going over my points and then feeling miserable as I wasn't losing any weight, I would instead go out for occasions and make a big deal of it. That way going out really in a treat and it becomes more memorable.lisa_celtic wrote: »Operation transformation is coming to an end next week
very good show this week. Had the biggest loser recorded the girls looked fab after the make over! If anyone here fancys it we should het together for a make over and shopping!
Definitely getting a new dress and makeover has made me way more motivated in the last week or so.0 -
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the west wing wrote: »We should definitely do that! It's my friend's birthday this week so as a present I'm bringing her to the Bare Minerals counter in Debenhams and we're getting makeovers done on Friday. We're heading out that night and I'll be wearing my new blue dress plus I am getting my hair done. You'd swear it was my birthday! But I vowed in January that instead of going out every week and going over my points and then feeling miserable as I wasn't losing any weight, I would instead go out for occasions and make a big deal of it. That way going out really in a treat and it becomes more memorable.
Definitely getting a new dress and makeover has made me way more motivated in the last week or so.
That sounds brill! Good for you! 0 -
My only advice is to try and limit the damage during the rest of the week. Make lots of no-points soup, eat lots of fruit and bulk up meals with a lot of veg. I'd cut down on carbs as you'll be bloated from the alcohol and try to drink as much water as you can both at the weekend and after.Seriously could do with some help, have a hen party this weekend and i am dreading how to manage it. All tips would be very grateful. I was down 3.5 this week and into a new stone really don't want to go back up. Well done on all the losses
I've a big party that I'm going to on Friday and plan on drinking a lot. One thing I am going to do is to count how many drinks I actually have so that I know what the damage is. That way I won't be over or under estimating. It's easy to keep track by putting a note on your phone every time you have a drink (also it's subtle and won't draw attention).0 -
Hi all,
I lost 2lbs tonight! Thrilled as I feel the weight loss is very slow this time round.
Yesterday I tried on the dress I wore NYE, it didn't fit me right but it was the best out of a bad bunch lets say. I went out that night feeling just rotten. Dress was so tight on my stomach, I had a cushion/handbag on my belly all night. Felt like crap, it was a real final straw moment.
Yesterday I sat down with comfort in the same dress! And not a cushion it sight!
Really opened my eyes to not dwell so much on numbers.
I have a long way to go but I got a glimpse of the light at the end of the tunnel and I loved it! 0 -
Thanks so much for the help, weekends like this have to be done. Losing weight can't take over my life! However I must admit I am scared.comthe west wing wrote: »
My only advice is to try and limit the damage during the rest of the week. Make lots of no-points soup, eat lots of fruit and bulk up meals with a lot of veg. I'd cut down on carbs as you'll be bloated from the alcohol and try to drink as much water as you can both at the weekend and after.Seriously could do with some help, have a hen party this weekend and i am dreading how to manage it. All tips would be very grateful. I was down 3.5 this week and into a new stone really don't want to go back up. Well done on all the losses
I've a big party that I'm going to on Friday and plan on drinking a lot. One thing I am going to do is to count how many drinks I actually have so that I know what the damage is. That way I won't be over or under estimating. It's easy to keep track by putting a note on your phone every time you have a drink (also it's subtle and won't draw attention).0 -
Hi all,
I lost 2lbs tonight! Thrilled as I feel the weight loss is very slow this time round.
Yesterday I tried on the dress I wore NYE, it didn't fit me right but it was the best out of a bad bunch lets say. I went out that night feeling just rotten. Dress was so tight on my stomach, I had a cushion/handbag on my belly all night. Felt like crap, it was a real final straw moment.
Yesterday I sat down with comfort in the same dress! And not a cushion it sight!
Really opened my eyes to not dwell so much on numbers.
I have a long way to go but I got a glimpse of the light at the end of the tunnel and I loved it!
Well done you!
I had jeans on in my home house over Xmas - they ruined my day! :mad: Felt so tight and uncomfortable I couldn't settle all day - ended up in my pj's at half 5! That was my kickstart moment for me The same jeans are loose on me now, great buzz! 0 -
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MaggieMay2 wrote: »Okay so my leader and methinks I need to mix all my foods up this week give my body a shock as I've been the same for a while. Anyone any suggestions on 'mixing things up' have they done stuff that works etc. All suggestion very welcome.
Oh STS this week, hence the needing to shake things up, at a bit of a standstill even though I've been busting a gut But better than being up...:)
About 10 months ago, when my weight started to stall for no reason, I changed up my foods. I had fruit salad and yoghurt for breakfast (instead of cereal) and had protein packed salad (instead of wrap/pitta) and then meat and rice (instead of potatoe) for dinner. So it was kind of like a low carb week as I only had carbs with my dinner and my treat. I did it for the weekdays and I was down 4lb the following week. You could also try changing your exercise for at least 2 of the days. Perhaps (if you don't have a gym membership), find a pay as you go swimming pool and go swimming twice in the week (if that's something you don't regularly do, or vice versa).
I have also heard spicy food kick starts your metabolism but I don't know how reliable it is.0 -
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ah yea i am. I was always an inbetween size as i have a small waist and a big belly so was always a size 15 or 17 rather than 14, 16 or 18 ... im in between the 12-14 now. have lost 4.5 inches off my jelly belly and have lost 11lb in 6 weeks so i know i am doing well... was just disappointed that my hard work this week didnt show... hopefully next week it will.
am going to try and eat more of my weeklies this week. even if i use around the 20 mark just to see if it makes a difference. i earned 22 activity pp and only used 12 weeklies so i'll follow the advice and push on this week...
its just a blip! and at least its not a gain.... have to think positively!!!
Just remember 11lbs in 6 weeks is almost 2lbs a week on average! Good steady weight loss that stays off is better than speedy loss that goes back on! Sometimes your body just needs a week to adjust! Try using more weeklies (thats what they are there for)!!Seriously could do with some help, have a hen party this weekend and i am dreading how to manage it. All tips would be very grateful. I was down 3.5 this week and into a new stone really don't want to go back up. Well done on all the losses
I'd say save all your weeklies for it, on the day fill up all day on fruit,veg and 0pp soup and use a few dailies as you can. If you are eating out for it, go for a protein heavy meal rather than a carb heavy - like a steak with lots of veg/salad or a piece of fish. And if you are into spirits then just go with your diet mixers and have a glass of water with or between each one to slow down your drinking (obv not including the obligatory shots for a hen which have to be done)Hi all,
I lost 2lbs tonight! Thrilled as I feel the weight loss is very slow this time round.
Yesterday I tried on the dress I wore NYE, it didn't fit me right but it was the best out of a bad bunch lets say. I went out that night feeling just rotten. Dress was so tight on my stomach, I had a cushion/handbag on my belly all night. Felt like crap, it was a real final straw moment.
Yesterday I sat down with comfort in the same dress! And not a cushion it sight!
Really opened my eyes to not dwell so much on numbers.
I have a long way to go but I got a glimpse of the light at the end of the tunnel and I loved it!
I love that feeling, I squeezed myself into a pair of jeans on New Years and I was so uncomfortable all night - same as you bag or cushion in front of my belly, and each time I went to the loo it was harder to close the button til i eventually gave up and left it open (under a very loose top). Now the jeans fit comfortably and it feels amazing :-)0 -
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thanks.... i have been really good... just hope it shows...
How did you get on this week??? I know you have your weigh in tomorrow
Hiya! I put on my blog roughly how I got on this week! Walking every day, so I hope I do okay
http://tonesqueeze.blogspot.com/2012/02/valentines-day-vs-tomorrows-wi.html0
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