Weigh in at home 5/7 - 5/13

[JudySP]

Starting the thread - I'll be back once I catch up

[JudySP]

Carla - I'm sorry to hear you had a bad food day. Do you have any idea what the rash is from? Did you do the weight training?

Well, I ended up skipping the meeting - for two reasons. The first was that it was TOM and I didn't want to see the number on the scale even though I knew it was because of TOM. The second reason was that my parents, sister and bil were coming over Sat. afternoon for a birthday bar-b-que for my mom's birthday and I needed to shop early and then prepare. As it turns out, it's just as well that I skipped the meeting because I didn't stop from the time I got up until everyone came. I did OK food-wise (I had a small piece of birthday cake and the leftovers went home with my sister and parents. Yesterday, Tony and I played some tennis in the morning and did I wholebunch of gardening. Even though I was in a snacking mood last night, I managed to end the day with 2 points (activity points) in the bank. My bil brought their new video camera and did some taping. We watched it after dinner and while it was fun, I was horrified to see how I looked on the tape. I think that helped me keep things in line yesterday and I plan on playing that tape back in my head this week whenever I reach for one snack too many!

Have a great week!
Judy

163.6/157/135 (last week's numbers)

[cece]

Hi everyone.

Judy - There is nothing like the cold hard dose of reality we get in video shots of ourselves to keep us in line! I'll get my dose in a few weeks when we have Ana's birthday party. Sounds like you had a very busy day on Saturday. Congrats on keeping the food in line and for ending yesterday with 2 points in the bank. My rash, I'm most certain, is from stress. As for the weight training, no, I didn't do it. I wasn't feeling very good on Saturday and yesterday was non-stop busy. If I don't get it in tonight, I'll do it tomorrow morning. I'd like to go for a walk tomorrow morning, though, so I'm really going to try to get it in tonight. I had a nice walk to the train this morning.

I'm posting a maintain this morning. I held my own, which is ok. Now is the time for downward movement though so I'm really going to focus on keeping within points this week. I'm in the throes of PMS and am hoping the monster will stay away. Right now I don't have cravings, I just feel like a huge, water-filled blimp!

Have a great day everyone.

Carla
260/140

[jennifa]

Well, I too am in the throes of PMS. It got me this weekend (avocadoes and crackers - how could I say no) but I did get a LOT of exercise in. I weighed in today at 198. So considering that I'm retaining like a camel right now, I think I am actually losing. Even though I did end up eating what felt like everything in sight, I did count everything. I didn't track it, but I counted the servings. I figure that is a small success (I hope!) I brought my lunch today, counted everything in it plus my breakfast and I have 10 points left for the day, so I should be ok today.

I think I need to weigh in once a month instead of once a week. I gain and lose too much water weight every month. It's the reason I'm doing WW at home instead of going in. So even though I'm one pound down, I am going to make my weigh-in day once a month. Last month was the 30th, I weighed 199.

I don't think I could stay OP without you ladies helping. Thanks.

Jennifa
207/199/170

[Lyontamer]

Hi group :-) Sorry I missed you all last week -- I posted that one message, and never got online again until today! My SIL had gallbladder surgery, and I took charge of all 3 of our kids :-). Anyway, I never got a chance to post my 1 lb gain last week :-(. Worse, now, is that I promised myself last week to get back on track 100%, and set several May goals, and managed to journal for about 1/2 a day, and then blow off the program alltogether by weeks end. Cookies, ice cream, pizza -- I went crazy. I decided to take a vacation day today, and am trying to get my life in order -- including getting back on track. It helps me so much to log on daily and check in with you guys, and I am going to make a point to do so this week. I am really scared that I'll gain back what I've lost so far, or just not lose any more. Where is that focus I found a month ago?? I have a meeting tomorrow, but I am reluctant to face the music. Sometimes, seeing a high number on the scale doesn't motivate me as much as send me to the fridge to seek solace!

Jennifa -- good work so far! I understand not wanting to check the scale weekly, but I don't know if I could do it! Have you taken measurements? That may show better than the scale your success.

Cece -- I read in shape about a site: GetFit.com. It is supposed to be a free site that allows you to customize and save workouts. That might be a fun way to get motivated into a weight training program :-) I'm going to check it out later today. Good job on maintaining -- keeping up the fight is so important!

Judy -- We seem to be of the same mind about facing the scale at a meeting! Keep up the good work with all that exercise (which I'm convinced is the key to long-term success). Great job holding your own at a family party -- those present huge challenges! Especially if it is at your house :-)

Talk to you later! Holly

[cece]

Jennifa - Sorry to hear that your dealing with PMS as well. Sounds like you are losing though. Keep up the good work. As far as weighing in monthly - if that will help you be successful, go for it. I know that there are others posting on these boards that do the same.

Holly - Good to see you again. Sounds like you had a very hectic week last week. I hope your SIL is recovering nicely. Sorry to hear about your gain and to hear of your difficulties with food last week. Focus is going to come and go - I guess the key is to be prepared for that and plan in advance for how we're going to handle it. Now, if I could only make myself do that! As far as gaining back what you've lost or not losing any more: the only way that will happen is if you stop working the program. So keep plugging away, taking baby steps if you need to in order to get back on track, and you'll be back in losing mode.

Talk to you all later.

Carla

[Pepper]

Judy - Way to go getting rid of those leftovers. I know what you mean about those videos. We watched some from several years ago at MIL's on Easter. I couldn't believe how big I was - and I thought I looked good at the time.

Carla - Congrats on the maintain. Good job getting in the walk. Were you able to do the weight training?

Jennifa - Good luck fighting the PMS monster. I think if weighing in once a month would help you, then go for it. I'm sure it can be really frustrating when you retain a lot of water.

Holly - Hope your SIL is doing better. I agree that I do much better when I get on here every day. (I missed all last week too.) This week we will get back in control.

I'm finally back. I started having back spasms last week Sunday and could barely get around. I made it to work, but that's about it. I was finally able to start walking again this weekend, but am going to hold off on the weight training for a while yet. I have no idea how I did last week, but I know it wasn't good. The battery on my scale went out Monday so I didn't weigh in. I know I didn't follow program at all and it showed this morning. I am determined to get back OP. My vacation is in two months and I WILL be down by then. I hate that my summer clothes don't fit as good as last year.

Well, Sara wants the computer back. Only three more weeks of school.
Talk to you later.
Pat
(178/144/135)

[Lyontamer]

Good Morning! I had great intentions yesterday, and lost it after 10 P.M. last night :-(. I think it was "happy eating," as my husband came back from a 4 day trip ;-) Oh well -- move on. I WILL NOT sabotage the good work I have done do far. I WILL get to goal, and I want to be there by Fall. I also have a chance to be thinner than I've been in over 5 yrs by my vacation in Aug!

Cece - thanks for the vote of confidence! I will keep working the program, because I've proved to myself that it does work!

Pepper -- I'm glad you are starting to feel better. I must have missed your post about getting hurt -- what happened? Control is ours!!

Have a great OP day guys! Holly

[JudySP]

Carla - Congratulations on the maintain - holding your own is always a victory especially under such stress. Good for you for walking to the train yesterday. Kick that PMS monster out of the house - he's history!

Jennifa - Sorry to hear about the PMS. Yes, I think that tracking what you ate is a good first step. You have to be aware of what you're eating before you can adjust it! I think it's a good idea for you to officially weigh once a month if the water fluctuations make it hard for you to focus.

Holly - congratulations on the pound from last week. It's understandable that under all the stress you'd go off program but the key is getting right back on track. Forget about yesterday and go forward. I couldn't agree more with Carla - that's why I'm still hanging out here! I hope your SIL is doing well. I will definitely be going to my meeting on Saturday no matter what the sneak peeks are!

Pat - I hope your back is feeling better! Be careful and take it easy. Yup, those videos can be awful but really motivating. We will both be down before our vacations!

I had a pretty good day yesterday. I earned lots of activity points and I managed to keep my snacking reasonable so I have 4 points in the bank. Dinner and snacks were pretty high in salt so I have to get lots of water in this morning. I'll be uptown for the whole afternoon which will make it harder to get water in. Tonight will probably be a rest day from exercise as I may get home late but I'll probably have a little walk to the RR station from the uptown offices so that should help. I am determined to have a good weigh in on Saturday - TOM is gone and I'm going to keep thinking about the video!

Judy

[cece]

Hi everyone -

Pat - Good to hear from you. I missed you. I'm sorry to hear that you hurt your back. I hope you're 100% better now. Keep that determination I "hear" in your post and I know you'll be down by your vacation.

Holly - Yep, forget about last night and just move on. Sounds like several of us have vacation goals to work towards.

Judy - Good job earning activity points and putting 4 points in the bank. I hope you're able to get your water in.

Well, I have one OP day under my belt and am mid-way through a second one. I did weight lifting this morning so I'm 2 for 2 on the exercise front. I plan on getting up early and going for a walk tomorrow. I'm looking forward to walking outside again.

Have a great day everyone.

Carla

[Pepper]

Holly - Sounds like you have the right idea...forget about the slip and move on. We WILL be thinner by vacation. I don't really know what happened with my back. My low back was bothering me for a day or two, but nothing serious. Then I went to pick up something from the floor and couldn't straighten up. Glad to say today was my best since it happened.

Judy - Way to go getting some points in the bank. I will definitely take it easy. Darrell is having surgery next week and both girls graduate the end of the month so I don't have time for a relapse.

Carla - Way to go staying OP and getting in your exercise. Doesn't it feel good to be able to walk outside again. I know I'm looking forward to taking my walks again.

I had a good day OP. On top of the back problems last week I also broke a tooth so I had to go to the dentist this afternoon. Then I had to take my sister to her doctor (she had foot surgery last week) so I spent all afternoon in doctors offices. At least that kept me from snacking. I also took a walk tonight and was able to pick up the speed.

Talk to you later.
Pat

[JudySP]

Carla - Great going on day #2 OP. Way to go girl on the exercise front! I did weight lifting last night - tell me, did you feel great doing it? It might sound a little silly, but I feel "powerful" when I do strength work!

Pat - Sorry to hear about all the time you have had to spend in doctor's offices. LOL about it keeping you from snacking.

I did OK yesterday - I did a little upper body strength work yesterday, being careful of my shoulder. We ate dinner on the late side (Tony was late) and I think it helped me from snacking too much. I'm not saying I didn't snack but it was controlled - I don't know why. Maybe eating dinner later helps. In any case, I managed to save ½ food point and earn another activity point. I hope to build up 10 points in the bank to use on Saturday when we are going out to dinner with my parents. I have a late meeting today so I will probably take today as a rest day from exercise. I have plans to go out to lunch for sushi today (I'll have to guzzle water afterwards!) so we are having a low point dinner tonight.

Judy

[cece]

Hi everyone -

Pat - A whole afternoon in doctors' offices would probably drive me to the nearest vending machine! Congrats on a good OP day. Sounds like you have a busy month this month. I hope all goes well with Darrell's surgery.

Judy - Yes, I do feel great lifting weights. I know exactly what you mean about feeling powerful. I'm actually looking forward to weight work tomorrow. I would have done it today, but I know you're supposed to rest a day.
Good for you for controlling your snacking. I seem to remember a couple of weeks ago you mentioned that you ate dinner later and had an easier time controlling your snacking. I wonder if there's something to a later dinner?

Well, my day yesterday didn't end OP. I was exhausted (little sleep the night before), stressed, and crampy - a lethal combination. But, I didn't go hog wild at least. I was bummed that I couldn't get my walk in this morning. Both my ankle and knee - on the same leg - were bothering me. It was even a bit of a struggle walking from the train station to my office this morning. I put my brace on when I got to work and it's helping a lot. Tomorrow is weight day, but if I can get a walk in as well, I'll do it.

Have a great day everyone.

Carla

[Pepper]

Judy - Hope you got in that water. Good job getting more points in the bank and controlling your snacking. Sometimes I think I would do better if I ate dinner a little later. I stay up late so usually its been 5 or 6 hours since dinner. I always have a snack planned, but some nights it just isn't enough.

Carla - Sorry your ankle and knee are giving you trouble again. Fortunately there weren't any vending machines around the doctors' offices.

I had a good day foodwise. Sara received an award at school tonight, so I didn't get in my walk, but I did pass up the cookies, etc. at the reception.

Talk to you later.
Pat

[JudySP]

Carla – I’m sorry to hear you had a rough time on Tuesday night. I find that lack of sleep is as bad as stress in making it hard to stay OP. I know with a little one it’s hard to control how much sleep you get – I don’t have that excuse but I’m working on trying to get 7 hours a night. I hope your leg (ankle and knee) are feeling better today. I’m so glad you feel like I do when you lift weights. Yes, you are supposed to have a day of rest after you work a muscle group. You know, I think having a late dinner does help the snacking but when we eat late I feel like there isn’t any “evening” left. I’ll talk to Tony – maybe we’ll experiment a little.

Pat – Congratulations to Sara and to you too for passing up the sweets at the reception! Wow, you are up late, aren’t you? I’m trying to get to bed a little earlier (didn’t manage to do it last night though) – I wonder how it would work if I go to bed 2-3 hours after dinner? Something to experiment with, right? Yup, I got the water in - I felt like a was floating away at times but the sneak peak at the scale this morning was OK and my rings aren't tight.

I had an OK day yesterday. I had a late meeting and had planned for yesterday to be a rest day. I didn’t have a lot of points left after lunch (which I had planned for) and after dinner, I snacked a little bit but that little bit was enough to eat some of my points in the bank. I ended the day with a point still in the bank so that’s pretty good. I went for a 30 minute run/walk this morning which put the points back in the bank. I still want to have 10 for Saturday night’s dinner out.

Judy

[cece]

Hi everyone -

Pat - Good job passing up the cookies at the reception. Congrats to Sara on getting an award!

Judy - Yes, my ankle and knee are feeling better today, thanks. You're right about there being no evening left after a late dinner. We very rarely eat before 7:00 and it does cut into the evening. Good for you for putting points back into the bank.

Yesterday was a so-so day. But I'm fully back on track today. I couldn't lift weights this morning as I had to get to work early. Normally that would be a walk to the train station, but a thunderstorm and a soon-to-be-3 year old who woke up at 3:30 and couldn't get back to sleep put the brakes on that. So, assuming I have an ounce of energy left tonight, I'll lift weights then.

Have a great day everyone!

Carla

[LeslieM]

Let's try this again-I meant to post to the WW at home but just stuck it on the main page. I now know I have to hit the reply button. BTW what is the purpost of the Starting Over thread-not just WW topics only? TIA, Leslie



Hi Ladies, I was crusing the internet the other night looking at my long neglected WW sites, clicked on this thread and found JudySP, who I know from another e-mail group. She invited me to come on over and join in. I'm 42, mom of 5 (ages 2-13) and weigh 147. The WW range for my height (5'5") is 120-144 and for most of my adult years I weighed 134-139. I touched on 139 for a few glorious seconds after the last child was born, turned 40, quit work to be a SAHM and then started working my way up the scale. I want to nip this upward spiral in the bud, get back down to the mid 130's and get on a healthy life time eating plan. I joined WW for 8 weeks last fall, lost 6 pounds, then came the holidays, basketball season for my boys, just life in general and quit going to WW. Well, guess what, the weight and all my old eating habits are back! Today was my first day back OP. I still haven't decided if I'm going to formally rejoin WW or not. I like to workout so the exercise part of WW isn't a problem for me. My biggest challenge coming up is hosting a family reunion this weekend. I've got some ideas on how to handle the menu-more on that later.


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[LeslieM]

Since it turns out only my Dh's 2 brothers are coming and everybody's into eating healthy I don't have to worry about a lot of junk food appetizers to resist-We may just have a veg tray with dip made with plain yogurt and the Hidden Valley Ranch dip mis-only 13 Cal per T. The menu will be chicken parmesean (half a breast for me), home made applesauce and a leafy salad full of zero point veggies. I will have to save points for wine and pie-been craving a lemon mereigne (sp?) for a month and this is the time to make it-when there are lots of folks on hand to eat it! So far I have 4 points banked and will try to get more today. Off to workout and plan points for today and tomorrow!
Carla-I totally understand dragging around due to lack of sleep. I have a 2 yo also, had insomnia last week, and the puppy cut her foot on something last night around midnight and started yowling with pain. I think he's going to be ok, limping this morning, but putting some weight on it.

[JudySP]

Carla - I'm glad to hear that your ankle and knee are feeling better. So did you have any energy last night for weights? Ana's birthday is very soon, isn't it? Is it the 21st?

Leslie - Hi and welcome! I'm glad you posted. It sounds like you have the menu for the weekend well in hand. Sorry to hear about your restless night last night. I'm not sure about the Starting Over Thread, but my guess would be it's people who are starting over with WW, since the thread is under the WW forum.

I had an OK day yesterday. I started out with a 30 minute run/walk which got me back the activity points I ate up on Wednesday night and I also did a abs tape. I was doing OK on points although my breakfast and lunch were a little higher on points than usual on my telecommute days. Tony was late again so I snacked a bit before dinner and while it was controlled, it definitely ate into the points I had left. I did snack a little less than usual in the evening since dinner was later than usual but I ate into my activity points again. So, the upshot is that I have 2 points in the bank - not as much as I'd like to have what with eating dinner out tomorrow night. I was going to make my workout this evening a yoga tape but I think I'll do some kind of aerobics so I can earn a few more points. Maybe I'll go to the gym and use the elliptical machine since I want to go easy on my knees. Tonight is pizza night - I'll have my usual veggie pizza with no cheese. I'm planning on knitting tonight and only having minimal snacks (only fruit). My peak today doesn't bode well for tomorrow's weigh in but I need to get to the meeting because I'm finding myself getting a little sloppy.

Judy

[cece]

Hi everyone!

Leslie - Welcome! It's always nice to make a new friend. Wow - 5 kids! Where do you find the energy to keep up with them? I'll be 42 in three months and am having a hard time keeping up with my one. How do you like being a SAHM? I'm trying my very hardest to convince my husband we could manage without my income. Sound like you have your menu for the reunion well under control. Since you're saving points for wine, sounds like you have a liking of wine in common with Judy and me. Hope the puppy's foot heals soon.

Judy - Yep, Ana's birthday is the 21st. We're having her party the following Saturday. No, I didn't have the energy for weights last night and I slept in this morning. I may try to do them tonight. However, we got a lot of water in our basement after a heavy rain yesterday, so I'll have that to deal with. We'll just have to see. Good luck getting a few more points in the bank - I know you'll do fine.

My big challenge this weekend will be Sunday. We're going to a fantastic brunch with my MIL, BIL, and SIL and then will be going to my mom's. I plan on loading up on salad and fruit at the brunch and taking just tastes of other things. As for the dessert room (yes, it's in it's own room), if I can get it any other time, I'm going to pass. My nephew is taking my mom out to brunch, so we'll just be bringing dessert to her house. But I'm not going to hope for anything better than a maintain on Monday.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Carla

[jennifa]

Whew!

Actually got a moment to post. I took a sneak peek on Wednesday and it said 197. AND I
am retaining right now, so I think this WW at home is working. I had a really great OP day
yesterday with one point left. I wonder, is this available for banking?? I probably already ate it!

Carla, I'm sorry to hear about your tooth. That is NO fun. Remember you can steam your
veggies so they are soft. Honey is great on carrots. I don't know what I'd do without my Black & Decker Rice Steamer.
It is wonderful, as is my juicer.

Judy, looks like you are still burning up the calories! Keep your reasons for losing weight
in mind whenever you feel like slipping. I ask myself constantly; it's why I have the tag
at the end of my posts. Yes, I'm turning into my mother. But it's keeping me OP. Don't be afraid of varying your snacks throughout the day. I absolutely MUST eat something between breakfast and lunch,
but I am ok from lunch until dinner. I've been counting my breakfast as I make it, then counting my lunchbox contents and eating them throughout the day. It looks like a lot of points up-front but I have something to eat whenever I'm hungry. I suppose I did learn something from Dr. Chopra's Perfect Weight book. It's a good book, I'd recommend it, although he does have some really different changes for a Western lifestyle.

Cece, good luck with brunch! I'm in the same boat. May I borrow your strategy? To make it worse, it's during my usual yoga session. Grr. I will have to make it up somehow. Anybody know how many points gardening burns (3 hours)? Oh, yeah, AND I'm going to a shower on Saturday. Yipes. I hope they have cucumber sandwiches. I love those!! Anybody got a recipe?

Linda, welcome! It's nice to see new people.

I had to have a bagel yesterday BUT I walked to the bagel shop. And I had a hideous lunch
experience on Wednesday. I didn't have time to pack my lunch so I thought I'd have a salad
from Applebee's. I got it without the fried chicken on top. I checked Dottie's site; that half
size salad with the chicken is 22 points!!!!!!!! Aaaaa! It seems crazy to me that I can have
a pita with tomatoes, feta, lettuce for a mere 6 points and yet this salad is so high. How
do they add that many points??? I don't get it. And I won't be getting it anymore. The quesadilla has fewer points. Anyway, I counted the points and subtracted what a fried chicken breast would be (I think it was 8 points.)

Hope you all have a great weekend, gee, I've given you an entire novel!!

jennifa

[Lyontamer]

Hi guys :-). Happy Mothers Day!!

Well...the best of intentions, and I hardly got online :-P. After a little reflection it became obvious that I am not successful with WW when my life gets very busy -- and the last 3 wks have been *busy*. I suppose I am still using food to deal w/ stress...more now that I've barely exercised these 3 wks. I think I'll spend some time troubleshooting how I can keep my food under control when I'm on the run. I've never got the hang of staying OP out to eat or at parties.

Cece - so...how did the brunch go? Eeek ...those things are scary when on WW! However, if you managed to escape the buffet having followed your plan you would have truly grasped the "lifestyle change" attitude. I think it is less important at those really special events to stay OP than it is to make smart/healthy choices (eating like a thin person).

Leslie - Welcome! It is always great to have more people in our "ring of support!" I'm interested in the vegi dip you mentioned. I make the Hidden Valley salad dresing using skim milk and lite mayo --- how do you make the dip w/ yogurt? (proportions, etc...)

Judy - It sounds like you have recently gotten a lot of control over your evening snacking -- I admire that you are so faithful at recording/counting it even if you have gone over pts. I've gotten in the bad habit of saying "oh well" the minute the snack hits my mouth (and completely blacking-out everything that follows ;-)!) Pick up that knitting! That was a great suggestion you gave me. The nights I have been sewing, I don't even think about snacks until I put it down.

Pepper - I was wincing (sp?) as I read about your tooth...owwww. That is a really drastic way to stay OP! Hope everthing is going better -- how's the back?

I hope I'm not missing anyone, but it is time to get ready to go to Mom's :-) Have a great day! Holly