WeightWatchers & "How Many ProPoints?" Thread MkII

sarahfancy · 02-09-2011 12:38PM

Hi all,
I made this yummy soup from www.skinnytaste.com last night. It is an American recipe, but it is easy enough to convert the ingredients. I have cups at home anyway (I'm American). I just used regular potatoes.:

Baked Potato Soup
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 5 • Size: 1 cup • Old Points: 4 pts •Points+: 5 pts
Calories: 207.6 • Fat: 7.8 g • Carb: 22.5 g • Fiber: 2.4 g • Protein: 11.9 g

2 russet potatoes, washed and dried
1 small head of cauliflower, stem removed cut into florets
1 1/2 cups fat free chicken broth
1 1/2 cups 1% reduced-fat milk
salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup light sour cream
10 tbsp reduced-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 tbsp chopped chives, divided
3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (you can use turkey bacon if you prefer)

Pierce potatoes with a fork; microwave on high for 5 minutes turn over and microwave another 3 - 5 minutes, until tender. Or if you prefer to use your oven, bake at 400° for 1 hour or until tender. Cool. Peel potatoes.

Meanwhile, steam cauliflower with water in a large covered pot until tender. Drain and return to pot. On medium heat, add chicken broth, milk, potatoes and bring to a boil. Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. Add sour cream, half the chives, salt and pepper and cook on low another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat. Ladle 1 cup soup into each bowl. Top each serving with 2 tbsp cheese, remaining chives, and bacon.

Even the kids ate it and it was even better at lunchtime today!

Whoever suggested that Ultimate Weight Watcher Diary app for Android, thank you!! So worth the money. You can even scan in stuff and it finds it (e.g. WW pittas).

kavanajd · 02-09-2011 12:48PM

Boop22 wrote: »

The Cully and Sully soups are 6pp i think but are so worth it if you haven't got the time to make a home made one....they r delish and very filling:D

I don't get this, I've looked at the ingrediants on these soups before, they are all fresh ingrediants with no artificial additives or sugars, for the veg soup anyway. Its just veg, so I would give it 1pp to cover it incase there was any stock in there?

Likewise for innocent smoothies, there ingrediants are just fresh fruit, they tell you exactly how much too. So according to that I point them at 0pp...for a pressed apple, half a banana, 1 strawberry, 1 orange, 2blackberries, 3 blueberries, thats the ing of a small carton.

Boop22 · 02-09-2011 01:07PM

kavanajd wrote: »

I don't get this, I've looked at the ingrediants on these soups before, they are all fresh ingrediants with no artificial additives or sugars, for the veg soup anyway. Its just veg, so I would give it 1pp to cover it incase there was any stock in there?

Likewise for innocent smoothies, there ingrediants are just fresh fruit, they tell you exactly how much too. So according to that I point them at 0pp...for a pressed apple, half a banana, 1 strawberry, 1 orange, 2blackberries, 3 blueberries, thats the ing of a small carton.

There is butter and cream in the soup. Just checked again and there is defo 6pp in the Veg soup & 5pp in the Mushroom one. Have attached link to the NI on their website http://www.cullyandsully.com/content/cookbook/vegetable-soup-no-bones-about-it

kavanajd · 02-09-2011 01:13PM

100ml of cream, thats insane, no wonder they taste so good!!! Thanks for pointing that out to me, dont think I'll be going near them again

Im more worried about the smoothies though, seem too good to be true, and I have a lil carton every day and also point it as no pp

Boop22 · 02-09-2011 02:03PM

Are innocent smoothies 0pp?? If all that is in them is fruit then I am guessing they'd have to be

Lady Lainy · 02-09-2011 02:58PM

Going here on Sunday night for brothers graduation dinner,
http://www.haveli.ie/alacarte.pdf

Thinking of splitting the "platter" in the starter menu with my mum,

and going for a potato vegetarian dish cooked in a tomato sauce for my main course,

SARSON KA ALOO – Chunks of potatoes cooked with crackled mustard seeds, simmered in a tomato-based sauce with selective spices and finished with fresh

I'm going to try my hardest not to have any Naan bread....its the best Naan in cork!

Does that sound okay? I want to be satisfied! I dont want to come home hungry!

for three people, we have a voucher for about 70 euro to use! I wont be drinking as its a wine/beer licecence I dont drink either.

LizT · 02-09-2011 03:24PM

Boop22 wrote: »

Are innocent smoothies 0pp?? If all that is in them is fruit then I am guessing they'd have to be

Wouldn't think so. Oranges are free but orange juice isn't. I think it's probably to do with the fact that when you're consuming actual fruit you have something to break down but if you're consuming a liquid, your body doesn't have to use as much energy. That would be my guess anyway!

LizT · 02-09-2011 03:27PM

Lady Lainy wrote: »

Going here on Sunday night for brothers graduation dinner,
http://www.haveli.ie/alacarte.pdf

Thinking of splitting the "platter" in the starter menu with my mum,

and going for a potato vegetarian dish cooked in a tomato sauce for my main course,

SARSON KA ALOO – Chunks of potatoes cooked with crackled mustard seeds, simmered in a tomato-based sauce with selective spices and finished with fresh

I'm going to try my hardest not to have any Naan bread....its the best Naan in cork!

Does that sound okay? I want to be satisfied! I dont want to come home hungry!

for three people, we have a voucher for about 70 euro to use! I wont be drinking as its a wine/beer licecence I dont drink either.

Sounds pretty good as indian food goes! How did the theory test go?

Lady Lainy · 02-09-2011 03:54PM

lizt wrote: »

Sounds pretty good as indian food goes! How did the theory test go?

it is a great indian....really authentic...most indian places are actually bangladesh (we know our indians :P my mum lived and travelled all over india for years)

Passed it

delighted! Thanks for asking!

Also paid my college fees, and got a pretty big discount on my fee's

So what ive saved on my college fee's is now my deposit for South Africa next summer

Car checked in for service and got a pretty good quote for car insurance...eeeep been quite all summer now its go go go!

heading back to college 12th september! aaaah so soon! Must start getting up craic of dawn again from next week...to get my self kinda used to it!

Lady Lainy · 02-09-2011 03:58PM

sarahfancy wrote: »

Hi all,
I made this yummy soup from www.skinnytaste.com last night. It is an American recipe, but it is easy enough to convert the ingredients. I have cups at home anyway (I'm American). I just used regular potatoes.:

Baked Potato Soup
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 5 • Size: 1 cup • Old Points: 4 pts •Points+: 5 pts
Calories: 207.6 • Fat: 7.8 g • Carb: 22.5 g • Fiber: 2.4 g • Protein: 11.9 g

2 russet potatoes, washed and dried

1 small head of cauliflower, stem removed cut into florets

1 1/2 cups fat free chicken broth

1 1/2 cups 1% reduced-fat milk

salt and freshly cracked black pepper

1/2 cup light sour cream

10 tbsp reduced-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese

6 tbsp chopped chives, divided

3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (you can use turkey bacon if you prefer)

Pierce potatoes with a fork; microwave on high for 5 minutes turn over and microwave another 3 - 5 minutes, until tender. Or if you prefer to use your oven, bake at 400° for 1 hour or until tender. Cool. Peel potatoes.

Meanwhile, steam cauliflower with water in a large covered pot until tender. Drain and return to pot. On medium heat, add chicken broth, milk, potatoes and bring to a boil. Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. Add sour cream, half the chives, salt and pepper and cook on low another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat. Ladle 1 cup soup into each bowl. Top each serving with 2 tbsp cheese, remaining chives, and bacon.

Even the kids ate it and it was even better at lunchtime today!

Whoever suggested that Ultimate Weight Watcher Diary app for Android, thank you!! So worth the money. You can even scan in stuff and it finds it (e.g. WW pittas).

if the kids like it....I say good chance I'll like it

Sounds REALLY good! Some weekend I have the kitchen to my self going to attempt it!. What chicken broth did you use? home made or canned, i know ww do chicken soup....meat soup in a can always kinda grossed me out a lil! meat in a can always kinda gave me the creeps!

sarahfancy · 02-09-2011 04:02PM

Lady Lainy wrote: »

if the kids like it....I say good chance I'll like it Sounds REALLY good! Some weekend I have the kitchen to my self going to attempt it!

I baked the potatoes in the oven because I was working from home yesterday and had time, but I think it work just as well in the microwave.

Every recipe I have tried from that site has been excellent. One of my other faves was a Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp. Quick and yummmy.

Lady Lainy · 02-09-2011 04:06PM

sarahfancy wrote: »

I baked the potatoes in the oven because I was working from home yesterday and had time, but I think it work just as well in the microwave.

Every recipe I have tried from that site has been excellent. One of my other faves was a Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp. Quick and yummmy.

yeah I'd prob bake the in oven. prob that bit healthier than the microwave swell! heard a horrible story other day...which has made me just wanna minimise my microwave usage as much as possible! i wont post the story cos its just HORRIFIC!

Hmmmmmm prawns would prob work in that thai coconut recipe i say...i have bags and bags of prawns in the freezer...must start using them....to make room for other stuff! LOL

sarahfancy · 02-09-2011 04:13PM

Lady Lainy wrote: »

yeah I'd prob bake the in oven. prob that bit healthier than the microwave swell! heard a horrible story other day...which has made me just wanna minimise my microwave usage as much as possible! i wont post the story cos its just HORRIFIC!

Hmmmmmm prawns would prob work in that thai coconut recipe i say...i have bags and bags of prawns in the freezer...must start using them....to make room for other stuff! LOL

Prawns would work. I used king prawns from Tesco.

Actually shrimp is really only the American word for prawns here.

Lady Lainy · 02-09-2011 04:16PM

sarahfancy wrote: »

Prawns would work. I used king prawns from Tesco.

Actually shrimp is really only the American word for prawns here.

to me shrimp are the lil tiny ones :P yeah we get the tesco ones too

Aldi Fishmonger brand are good too

Supermummy · 02-09-2011 09:46PM

hey im just after finding this thread, ive been a long term member with weight watchers. back in 2006 i lost a total of 51lbs to reach my goal and became a gold member. fast forward 2008 started my family and ive had kids and piled all weight back on. I went back to weight watchers in jan and found it hard to get used to the new scheme lost about 2stone followed the old plan. gave up in june as had surgeries and now im back doing it myself the past 2 weeks and i cant shift anything on this new plan. I just cant seem to just eat 29pp each day im always going over it. I also have a girls night out coming up anyone know how many points in a bottle bud lite? thanks

m'lady · 02-09-2011 10:39PM

Supermummy wrote: »

hey im just after finding this thread, ive been a long term member with weight watchers. back in 2006 i lost a total of 51lbs to reach my goal and became a gold member. fast forward 2008 started my family and ive had kids and piled all weight back on. I went back to weight watchers in jan and found it hard to get used to the new scheme lost about 2stone followed the old plan. gave up in june as had surgeries and now im back doing it myself the past 2 weeks and i cant shift anything on this new plan. I just cant seem to just eat 29pp each day im always going over it. I also have a girls night out coming up anyone know how many points in a bottle bud lite? thanks

Hey... I'm a bit the same as yourself, having difficulty keeping within the 29 pp at the moment. Are you using your weekly pp?

I checked a mail that my leader sent us with the pp of alcohol. coors light is down at 4 pp per bottle, but bud isn't list, they are quite similar really. However I'm not sure if that is correct to be honest, it seems a bit low to be, so maybe someone else might know ?

Supermummy · 02-09-2011 11:51PM

thanks so much for your reply, im trying to stick to points and ive gotten three walks in this week. Im cheif bridesmaid at xmas for my friend and her and the two other bridesmaids are very skinny. Im 11st 7lbs at the minute i would be very happy to get down 1 stone, going to get myself organised this week with food and recipies. ive downloaded the ones from this thread they are great. Thinking of joining a spinning class but afraid i wont be able for it. Any one any suggestions.

fofany · 03-09-2011 12:05AM

Supermummy wrote: »

thanks so much for your reply, im trying to stick to points and ive gotten three walks in this week. Im cheif bridesmaid at xmas for my friend and her and the two other bridesmaids are very skinny. Im 11st 7lbs at the minute i would be very happy to get down 1 stone, going to get myself organised this week with food and recipies. ive downloaded the ones from this thread they are great. Thinking of joining a spinning class but afraid i wont be able for it. Any one any suggestions.

You're doing really well so far & I'm sure you'll get the last stone off in time for the wedding. This thread is great for motivation. Good luck.

fofany · 03-09-2011 12:07AM

Lady Lainy wrote: »

Passed it delighted!

Congratulations.:D

truckerswife · 03-09-2011 07:48PM

Hi guys totally new to this i joined ww bout 3 wks ago, 1st wk stayed the same 2nd wk down1.5lbs 3rd wk up .5lbs just cant get in to the swing of it this time, been good with points well i think i am, have been using the vibro plate so not sure if its muscle, have bout 12lbs more than when i was going june 10, would love some tips, leader said track everything and maybe need to get bloods checked

havana · 03-09-2011 08:35PM

truckerswife wrote: »

Hi guys totally new to this i joined ww bout 3 wks ago, 1st wk stayed the same 2nd wk down1.5lbs 3rd wk up .5lbs just cant get in to the swing of it this time, been good with points well i think i am, have been using the vibro plate so not sure if its muscle, have bout 12lbs more than when i was going june 10, would love some tips, leader said track everything and maybe need to get bloods checked

My main tips would be plan, weigh everything and track everything. There is no point tracking everything though if you're guessing portion sizes. So if you don't have one invest in a weighing scales.

Also don't guess points - I point everything before I eat it. I also plan every days food the day before and rarely make changes.

All this does take a bit of time but it's time well invested.

It'll happen for you!! Best of luck.

GT_TDI_150 · 03-09-2011 08:57PM

Completed a 33km cycle as one part of a triathlon team today ... knackered.com

LizT · 03-09-2011 09:05PM

GT_TDI_150 wrote: »

Completed a 33km cycle as one part of a triathlon team today ... knackered.com

Wow, thought I was doing well yesterday - went for a swim, did an hour in the gym and then went to aqua aerobics as well. So sore today, hope the scales reflect the work I put in this week!

m'lady · 03-09-2011 11:52PM

havana wrote: »

My main tips would be plan, weigh everything and track everything. There is no point tracking everything though if you're guessing portion sizes. So if you don't have one invest in a weighing scales.

Also don't guess points - I point everything before I eat it. I also plan every days food the day before and rarely make changes.

All this does take a bit of time but it's time well invested.

It'll happen for you!! Best of luck.

That's brilliant advice Havana, I so need to start planning my meals in advance, my problem is that I end up not in the mood for what I've planned the night before!

lisa_celtic · 04-09-2011 11:03AM

fluffball wrote: »

Thankyou All so very much for your kind words. I am writing my shopping list now and taking note of all the fruit and veg I WILL be buying. Have a nice weekend everyone

Sorry to hear your news..

Pears
Carrots and Parsnips
Peppers
Apples
Bananas all 79cent in Aldi this week!

Caros · 04-09-2011 11:35AM

truckerswife wrote: »

Hi guys totally new to this i joined ww bout 3 wks ago, 1st wk stayed the same 2nd wk down1.5lbs 3rd wk up .5lbs just cant get in to the swing of it this time, been good with points well i think i am, have been using the vibro plate so not sure if its muscle, have bout 12lbs more than when i was going june 10, would love some tips, leader said track everything and maybe need to get bloods checked

Track and point everything - Weigh everything. It's as simple as that.
I'm doing this since end April and I don't guess weights of anything unless I'm dining out and then I give a guesstimate and edge on the side of caution and generally would give it a few extra points to be safe.

For what did the leader reckon you need your bloods tested?

Lady Lainy · 04-09-2011 11:35AM

So you know the way I've been nattering on about South Africa....sounds like one of those things ppl say but never actually do.......I JUST PUT DOWN A DEPOSIT! 16th July 2012 for THREE WEEKS working in a research and conservation centre with elephants. We'll be living in the park! So now I have a something HUGE to work towards! I might do a further two weeks out in Madagascar! Studied Lemars in college so would love to see the places that I've been reading about!

Now thats my motivation...now I have a date...an event to work towards. 10 months! roughly 40 weeks! I'd love to even get 30lbs off!

I'm finally getting off my ass and making my life happen!

Caros · 04-09-2011 11:36AM

Lady Lainy wrote: »

So you know the way I've been nattering on about South Africa....sounds like one of those things ppl say but never actually do.......I JUST PUT DOWN A DEPOSIT! 16th July 2012 for THREE WEEKS working in a research and conservation centre with elephants. We'll be living in the park! So now I have a something HUGE to work towards! I might do a further two weeks out in Madagascar! Studied Lemars in college so would love to see the places that I've been reading about!

Now thats my motivation...now I have a date...an event to work towards. 10 months! roughly 40 weeks! I'd love to even get 30lbs off!

I'm finally getting off my ass and making my life happen!

Good woman Lainy and you can do it too!

Lady Lainy · 04-09-2011 04:34PM

Right So I have 31pp left for the indian tonight!

I know I wont be able to point it exactly....but at least I shouldn't go over by too much

going to stick to vegetarian main course, with no rice

diet coke and water.
And shared starter,
and A large Latte for dessert...even if its full fat milk...thats still better than ice cream and fried banana fritters....prob wont go there for another 2 years :P I really want Lamb Keema Nan! standard Nan is 12 pp....god only knows what this could be....But i gotta live! It's one meal, not the end of the world....I have been out for 45 min walk with the dogs aswell...this week I really trying...

Plan from this week...even if i cant point it....I'm still going to write it down as a food diary in general! I need to start making it fit me!

I seemed to have this mentallity....ah i can i can have this slice of toast...its not like I'm out on the piss and eating curries! I was rationalising my food cheats! enjoy it for about five seconds then kick my self for having it!

Going to try and set my self lil challenge...Going to tell my self I need to earn 15 activity points over the next week...does matter how i get them...as long as i get them! Now so far I have 6 earned between yesterday and today!

so its kinda 1pp per 10 mins walking...so I need to brisk walk 150 mins between now and next saturday morning!

LizT · 04-09-2011 11:06PM

Just wondering if everyone uses activity pro points? I don't, my leader doesn't really encourage using them...

I don't want to fall into the trap of undereating but at the same time I'm just afraid of doing the whole "I earned x amount of point so I can have 10 biscuits now"

WeightWatchers & "How Many ProPoints?" Thread MkII

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