WeightWatchers & "How Many ProPoints?" Thread MkII

lisa_celtic wrote: »

One last question before i fall into my bed.. do any of you guys do a sneeky weigh in? i was in dunnes today and there scales temptation got the better of me so i weighed myself there in the middle of the shop... didnt like the result so decided it was a stupid scales... im trying to decide should i buy a ww one to keep at home or am i better off staying away from one from one tueday to the next...

I'd have the odd sneaky weigh in,but not very often. I don't own a scales cos I know I'd be up and down on it all day. I think if you are going to ww meetings, then just stick with their scales.. if you have a sneaky weigh in and your down,you may not try so hard, if your up or sts you may get disheartened and not bother for the rest of the week.. then the vicious circle begins.

Up to you though!!

At my meeting last week there was a different leader and she told us that all our 'treats' should be taken out of our 49 weekly pp, and not our daily pp. Has anybody heard that before cos I really think this is incorrect...

lisa_celtic wrote: »

Im torn on what to do i want it but i reckon id get obsessed weighing morning noon and night! also if i was up would i go to the meeting thats big the question!

Only you know the answer to that! I know if I knew I was up,I'd probably persuade myself to not pay to be told that, tell myself I'll start afresh and go next week...but sometimes that next week doesn't happen, and your back to square one..

hollyhock wrote: »

everyone seems to be goin well except me! at one point i had 1st 4lbs off since new yr,now im back to havin only 9lbs off.:mad:i was up 1lb thurs and up 3lbs the week b4,my mojo is totally gone!!HELP:eek:

Well maybe ask yourself what made you join ww in first place? Are you organised food wise,or are you snacking more? Maybe try set yourself a mini goal, like you'll have x amount off by Halloween? And don't beat yourself up over what you have put back on, otherwise you won't get back on track!

Monife wrote: »

Yeah, a lot of their "Count on us" range has the propoints on the back.

Ugh, I am actually smothering Upside is, I knew since before my wedding, this bout of sickness was coming, just sooo glad it held off til after wedding and honeymoon, but feeling pretty crappy. Does anyone know how many PP in halls honey and lemon sweets and the soothers ones too?

wouldn't have a clue, maybe find the NI online somewhere? But if your sick, your sick and I wouldn't be too worried, maybe point the pack at 3-4 pp? Unless you tried taking some honey in place of them and point that accordingly ?

Lady Lainy wrote: »

what consistancy is it? i made BNS soup before when i started ww and it was very watery didnt like it at all...

first time I made it, it was yummy but second time I was short on veg and should have reduced my water but didn't and it was so watery my 3rd atempt was yummy though!

lisa_celtic wrote: »

One last question before i fall into my bed.. do any of you guys do a sneeky weigh in? i was in dunnes today and there scales temptation got the better of me so i weighed myself there in the middle of the shop... didnt like the result so decided it was a stupid scales... im trying to decide should i buy a ww one to keep at home or am i better off staying away from one from one tueday to the next...

I do a sneaky weigh in I like it cause I know if I'm doing good or bad and it does motivate me. so it depends on if it will help you along or will it only annoy you!

blueshark22 good Idea so we can update if we want! we could put something in our signature either a ticker or just our goal! just an idea but either way we can help each other along:)

gillou83 wrote: »

thanks. is everyone on 29 pp a day or does it differ depending on weight , height etc. the 29 pp seem fine for me daily actually, sort of struggle to use them all because im filling up on fruit and making yummy low point soups. getting the ww meals just to keep me right when im starting off. so glad i joined on here. every1 seems so nice and full of support.

The daily propoints you are allotted depends on your sex, weight, height and age.

PharmNS wrote: »

Sounds like you are starting off well! Over time you may well start using some weekly points as it can be hard to maintain the initial motivation to be super-super-good but that's why they are there, to make the plan successful and sustainable in the long term. As regards the WW meals they are handy if ur stuck for time etc. but I think most people would agree that you will get better value for points if you can cook something fresh.

I have quite a massive amount of weight to lose so I'm on 45 daily + 49 weeklies. I only use my weeklies when im actually hungery...and i try to use them on extra portions of lean foods...I do have a massive appetite...i grew up with a feeder then i have had a bunch of other issues both emotional and medical that have screwed up my weight loss...and made me lose all motivation! I'd be doing soooooo well then BANG a bomb shell would totally derail me! and for the life of me my motivation would just disappear!

(last few weeks i've had feck all motivation....cant seem to get off my arse and do anything....i think being cooped up in the house all summer was really getting to me....cabin fever....isolation....boredom....lonely)

As we speak I'm scrubbing a lunch box and measuring it so i can find an funky insulated sleeve so i can bring a funky tasty fresh lunch to college save money and points!

Yesterday I did track every bite i ate Got a new battery in the kitchen scales, back to weighing everything!

College in the morning! so tonight I'm going to have my strawberries chopped up and ready, have my readybrek weighed out in the bowl, and have the milk already measured out in a glass. Smoothie + readybrek for breakie, going to keep my usual "morning mocha" for morning break in college!

This winter I AM going to do it! I've got a target event next summer! And soon enough the side effects from the injections I was on should be gone! I'm only in college 3 days a week! 2 days a week I'll be working outdoors in the rain and snow with horses! and weekends at home so I'll be walking the dogs, or using treadmills.

I'm not giving my self any "adjustment period" for college...cos i know i'll let one week "adjustment" run into the next week..and then i'll let it run right up to christmas!

14lbs by christmas! that will be the biggest present to my self!

PharmNS wrote: »

Sounds like you are starting off well! Over time you may well start using some weekly points as it can be hard to maintain the initial motivation to be super-super-good but that's why they are there, to make the plan successful and sustainable in the long term. As regards the WW meals they are handy if ur stuck for time etc. but I think most people would agree that you will get better value for points if you can cook something fresh.

I'm finding cooking from scratch with fresh ingredients gives me lower points and more food... win win situation!! I have not touched a ready meal yet!

Lady Lainy wrote: »

PharmNS wrote: »

Sounds like you are starting off well! Over time you may well start using some weekly points as it can be hard to maintain the initial motivation to be super-super-good but that's why they are there, to make the plan successful and sustainable in the long term. As regards the WW meals they are handy if ur stuck for time etc. but I think most people would agree that you will get better value for points if you can cook something fresh.

I have quite a massive amount of weight to lose so I'm on 45 daily + 49 weeklies. I only use my weeklies when im actually hungery...and i try to use them on extra portions of lean foods...I do have a massive appetite...i grew up with a feeder then i have had a bunch of other issues both emotional and medical that have screwed up my weight loss...and made me lose all motivation! I'd be doing soooooo well then BANG a bomb shell would totally derail me! and for the life of me my motivation would just disappear!

(last few weeks i've had feck all motivation....cant seem to get off my arse and do anything....i think being cooped up in the house all summer was really getting to me....cabin fever....isolation....boredom....lonely)

As we speak I'm scrubbing a lunch box and measuring it so i can find an funky insulated sleeve so i can bring a funky tasty fresh lunch to college save money and points!

Yesterday I did track every bite i ate Got a new battery in the kitchen scales, back to weighing everything!

College in the morning! so tonight I'm going to have my strawberries chopped up and ready, have my readybrek weighed out in the bowl, and have the milk already measured out in a glass. Smoothie + readybrek for breakie, going to keep my usual "morning mocha" for morning break in college!

This winter I AM going to do it! I've got a target event next summer! And soon enough the side effects from the injections I was on should be gone! I'm only in college 3 days a week! 2 days a week I'll be working outdoors in the rain and snow with horses! and weekends at home so I'll be walking the dogs, or using treadmills.

I'm not giving my self any "adjustment period" for college...cos i know i'll let one week "adjustment" run into the next week..and then i'll let it run right up to christmas!

14lbs by christmas! that will be the biggest present to my self!

Great attitude!! You seem to have a good plan in place - and I really believe planning is the key.

Well I'm still on track and still feeling motivated. Had a heavy night on Friday and was pretty hungover yesterday. I've written off my weeklies- Friday was hard to point. But I've drawn a line under it and back on track today - we'll see how it goes Tuesday.

3lb from goal!! I'm hoping to get there in the next 2 weigh ins - I'm nervous about getting there though. Maintaining has always been my down fall but I feel I've learned so much more this time than any other time I've lost weight and with the increase in my exercise I am confident that time time is the one!!!

ProPoints® Per Serving: 8
No of Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 25 min
Cooking Time: 105 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy

Try this delicious family casserole for a cosy autumnal dinner.

600 g Beef, Stewing Steak, Raw, Lean, diced
5 spray(s) Cooking Spray, Calorie Controlled
1 large Onion, All Types, sliced
6 clove(s) Garlic, peeled
3 teaspoons Rosemary, Fresh
12 individual Olives, in Brine, drained
400 g Tomatoes, Whole or Chopped, Canned
2 cube(s) Stock Cube, Vegetable, beef, use 2 low salt and make up to 1 litre
125 g Pasta, Plain, Fresh, Uncooked, wholemeal shapes e.g. fusilli
1/4 teaspoons (ground) Pepper, Black (Whole, Cracked or Ground)

Instructions
Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 1/140°C/fan oven 120°C. Brown the beef in low fat cooking spray in a non stick frying pan, in 2 batches, transferring the meat to a plate as it is done.

At the same time, brown the onion in low fat cooking spray in a large flameproof casserole, adding a splash of water if needed to stop the onion sticking.

Add the whole garlic cloves, rosemary, olives and chopped tomatoes to the casserole. Pour a little of the stock into the frying pan and stir to release the meat browning juices, then add this to the casserole, along with the rest of the stock. Return the beef to the casserole and bring to a simmer, then cover and transfer to the oven to cook for 1½ hours.

Stir the pasta into the casserole, pushing it down into the liquid. Replace the lid and return the oven to cook for 10-15 minutes, until the pasta is tender. Season and serve immediately.

Steak and Guinness Casserole

ProPoints® Value: 5
Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 120 min
Level of Difficulty: Moderate

A measure of Ireland's favourite brew gives this casserole depth and flavour.

5 spray(s) Cooking Spray, Calorie Controlled
700 g Beef, Stewing Steak, Raw, Lean, cubed
2 clove(s) Garlic, crushed
1 medium Onion, All Types, chopped
1 medium Leek, sliced
1 cube(s) Stock Cube, Vegetable, beef, dissolved in 300ml water
200 ml Guinness Original Guinness
2 tablespoons Redcurrant Jelly
225 g Mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons Parsley, fresh, chopped
1/2 teaspoons Thyme, Dried, (a few sprigs)
1 pinch Salt, black pepper, freshly ground
2 tablespoons (level) Cornflour, blended with 3-4 tablespoons cold water

Preheat oven to Gas Mark 5/190°C/375°F.

Spray a large flameproof casserole with low fat cooking spray and place over a high heat. Add stewing steak a handful at a time, so that meat seals and browns. Add garlic, onion and leek and cook for 3-4 minutes, until slightly softened.

Add stock, Guinness, redcurrant jelly, mushrooms, parsley and thyme. Bring up to the boil, then cover and transfer to the oven. Cook for 1 1/2 hours, until the meat is very tender.

Season with salt and pepper. Stir in blended cornflour and cook on the hob until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve with fresh vegetables such as carrots and cabbage.

Shinnie0503 wrote: »

Hi Lady Lainy, finding great receipes on thread today, thanks for your help.

Aldi do a great hot chocolate - Alcafe Hot Chocolate Light. 10 sachets in box for around €1.80 (or even less). Only 1 pp per sachet

yeah the mint one is lovely! just havent got to an aldi in ages...they like to put them in akward to get to places

So yesterday wasn't a good day. But think I've kinda pulled back today. On 20/31 points today and if I'm hungry later [I don't think I will be, just had dinner] I'll have fruit.


Question:
I'm starting a bootcamp on Wednesday, at 7pm and my WI is at 6pm - it's my first week so want it to be a good WI but I'm going to HAVE to eat before I go for the bootcamp. What can I eat? I'm aiming to eat around 4pm or 4.30, and I'll have had lunch at 12.30. Stumped as to what to eat!

AnnaGram85 wrote: »

So yesterday wasn't a good day. But think I've kinda pulled back today. On 20/31 points today and if I'm hungry later [I don't think I will be, just had dinner] I'll have fruit.


Question:
I'm starting a bootcamp on Wednesday, at 7pm and my WI is at 6pm - it's my first week so want it to be a good WI but I'm going to HAVE to eat before I go for the bootcamp. What can I eat? I'm aiming to eat around 4pm or 4.30, and I'll have had lunch at 12.30. Stumped as to what to eat!

Well will you be at home,as in will you be cooking or is it something to have in work? Also one thing I'd say is if you eat on the day of your weigh in from the very start you will be fine, it won't make a difference to your overall weight loss..