Weight Watchers - 100+ - 2 - Go, On A Roll

Thought another thread was due since we'd hit that magical 2-page number. Max, I've copied your last post here since some might miss it.

We're a group of friends that have found each other again on our quest to reach WW goal! We started out with 100+ to lose and are at varying stages in that quest. Feel free to join, the more the merryier!!

Originally from Max - on page 2 of last thread.

Lost 9.5 lbs!!!!!!!!!!!

Good Morning Everyone,

Was able to donate blood this morning even though my BP was still high at 130/96. I thought that the max for the bottom number was 90, but I guess they let me slide this time. I will go to medical in two weeks and see what 2 more weeks of staying OP will do to the BP. After donating I weighed in and was happy to lose 9.5 lbs for the week. I'm no fool, I know that a pint of blood weighs about a pound, so I cheated a little this time.

Cynthia - Great pix of nature and the seats at the all-star game must have been great. I like the little glimpse that you got of Theo Fleury. That's exactly what he'll probably in Ranger history, a little glimpse. These high scorers that they keep getting never work out, except for Mess and he just wasn't a high scorer, he was a complete hockey player. Haven't watched too much of them this year, but I did get to see Mario when the Penguins were in town earlier this month. Good luck staying OP this weekend, I know I will have a challenge ahead of me as my mother is visiting. But maybe because of my high BP she won't be as bad as usal with pushing food. Looking forward to tonight though as she is making homemade pizza. Saving alot of points for it and thankfully its Friday so she won't be making any with pepporoni, so I'll just have the veggie and cheese pizzas. Did you catch the 10:00 pm show on ABC last night, don't know which news magazine show it was, but they had some interesting finds on foods in food courts. Two things that I remember were that one Mrs. Fields's cookie has as much saturated fat as a steak and one of those large sandwiches at Schlotzky's (sp?) was the equivalent of I think 3 Quarter pounders with some added salt. What I got a kick out of was, they told us what some of the bad choices were, but then at the end they said if you want to see some of the good choices visit our website, WHY CAN'T THEY JUST TELL US, like WE don't know.

Anyway let me go, and I hope we get some more visitors here.


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Max 315/290.5/246.8/187 4/25/98

Max - WOOHOO on the loss and the ability to give blood. It must haver spurted out pretty fast (sorry for the graphic image I have now produced for everyone). You aren't the first one to give blood before a weigh-in, I know I've done that a time or two :o. But it's for a good cause so who cares!!! Just show your mom your BP from the last time, hopefully she'll be low key for you.

There can't be anyone sadder than a Rangers fan - all that money and nothing to show for it. I hope it turns around for your team soon!! Being an Avs fan is stressful because everyone has picked the team to win the Cup - which is of course the kiss of death.

I remember seeing in the points book somewhere that the large deluxe Schlotsky's has 65 points!! :eek:. So if you are OP you could NEVER have a whole one of those. And I found out my favorite, the regular original cheese, is 20 points. So I guess only half of one of those in the future. That will make DH happy since that means he'll get 1.5 of those :).

Well, the sunny day has gone south and I guess rain is coming. Good thing I did my walk this morning, but so much for the driving range. Have a great OP weekend everyone.

Cynthia - yes there is something sadder than a Ranger fan - that is a Coyote fan! They've giving away their playoff spot!

Max - great loss! Doesn't it feel great to stay OP?!


I've been super busy and haven't had time to even lurk here.

I maintained at the scale which is great since Flo arrived.

I haven't exercised in a couple of weeks though - bad bad Mare!

Okay, it is time for me to go home now.

Have a great OP day and weekend all!

Good afternoon!

Max -- I'm sooo impressed! :) Well, done!

Ranger & Coyote Fans -- What sport are you talking about? I don't recognize the team names. :?:

Jen & I had our first weigh-in this week. She lost 0.8 of a pound (not bad considering she only followed it for five of the seven days). I lost 2.2 pounds (followed all 7 days).

I'm working OT today so I can't stay and chat. Talk to you all later.

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jd - we are talking about the only sport that matters right now - NHL hockey :lol:. Congrats on your WIs, it's great to make progress and feel like the work is worth the effort.

Mare - mom lives in Phoenix and so I've been getting lots of info on the Coyotes via e-mail. However, I still say the Rangers fan is sadder since they have spent BUKO bucks to bring in the talent, but for some reason the talent isn't living up to it's potential. I believe a couple of years ago Leetch had a -30 +/- and he's supposed to be one of the premier defensemen :eek:. Oops - sounds like it's time to get outside and walk, if you can ever find the time. Maybe with the OT you can purchase a treadmill - I know how hot those Arizona summers can get, but I don't think Tuscon is too bad, is it?

I've had a very good week - gotten in all my exercise even though it was cold out there today, and have stayed within points. Monday is coming soon!!

Hi!

I'm home (for now). Gotta go back in the AM. :( Oh, well. The OT will pay for the hair salon next week. :)

Sherri -- I just went back to the previous thread and read your message to me. Sorry for the delay. I been so busy at work that I haven't been able to log on for a week! :eek: Jen is following program (kinda sorta -- with a lot of nudging from me). She has a sweet/junk tooth bigger than mine (and I didn't think that was possible). She doesn't want to eat lighter version of foods so she can save points. She wants to continue eating the way she has been. Unforturnately, that way of eating caused her to gain 15 pounds since Christmas. She has been a bit more active this week than is her norm. :) I agree with your statement about the 120 pounds. Too thin. She is just a hair over 5'4" and med/large boned. I honestly think 120 will make her look "twiggy"ish and would be next to impossible for her to maintain. We are going to let her stop where she feels comfortable. Especially since she is still growing (she's only 12-1/2).

Gotta go. Kids are whining for dinner. :rolleyes:

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I have to work on my review all weekend. I hope to read and catch up but it may be a few days...I lost 4.2 today so that is 10.2 in 2 weeks..I'll take it!!!!

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Setina

Well, it's day 9 of being OP. So far so good. :smug: The program is working out OK but I need to work on the physical activities portion of it. Hopefully, Mother Nature will smile on us this week and we can get out for some walking around the neighborhood.

I thought they were going to form a lynch party for me at our meeting yesterday. :eek: First, I made the mistake of complaining about having too many points and having difficulty getting in my minimum points each day. (The instructor and I figured I was eating too many low point, filling foods. I'm switching back to some regular versions of items this week (like bread, margarine, salad dressing, etc.) to see it that helps). Then, when the Instructor was explaining that you can consume half of your water requirement in other forms of liquids (like milk, coffee, tea, soda -- counting the points, of course) as long as it doesn't contain caffeine, I pointed out that it can't contain alcohol either. I got a few groans and dirty looks from some of the members at that remark also (all in joking). :lol:

Oh, well. I'm not going to the meeting to make new friends. I'm going to find a new, slimmer, healthier me. :)

Jen thought it was hilarious (12-year-old sense of humor). She even offered to "watch my back" on the way out. :)

Well, gotta go. It's a work day tomorrow and I've gotta get my beauty sleep. :yawn:

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Setina - you go girl. You are doing FANTASTIC. Wish there were a little dancing smiley I could add - so you can see I'm doing my happy dance. Eww, I have an idea.....

Joanne - I guess some folks don't realize difference are good. I thought that's why we went to meetings, to learn from others. If everyone was the same how would you learn other ways that might help you do better? For instance, I would have been over by your side wanting to check out your journal to figure out how I might be more satisfied on fewer points, not condemn you for it. I guess for a lot of people if they are miserable and struggling then everyone else should be too. Way to go on your success.

I am very glad that I went to WI last week even though I knew I'd have that gain. In the past I would have skipped it telling myself I would lose it before the next one, and then proceed to tell myself that I had a few days grace period so why not "relax" a little :devil:. Well, I'm sure you all know where that would lead - to never going back. It's why I've restarted so many times. Well, this time I told myself NO MORE and I went and took my lumps. It got be back OP and this week I had a 7.8 lb. loss!! I got my 5-lb ribbon and am now 4/10ths away from my 10 lb. star and being able to add a charm to my bracelet. So, in honor of our successes....

Cynthia & Setina & Joanne & Max - Congrats on your great losses!!!! Go Girls!!

Mare - you get double claps for the maintain, esp. during TOM!!

Cynthia - I have to truly admit that going every week is the only way I have kept at it. Pure resolve not to quit!!! When I do skip for various reasons, I almost never lose the next week. I hate to miss a weigh-in.

Joanne - I can't remember if I mentioned in the other post that my daughter will be 14 in the summer. She is almost as tall as I am (5'6"). I really would like her to just lose 20lbs. I think that would be good for her to maintain into adulthood. I don't pressure her though. She has to learn on her own. It took me until the age of 32 to learn this!!

Setina - How's the review going? Good luck.

Well, off to watch the UConn girls win (hopefully). We just love basketball, but racing and football are definately the favorites!!

Sheri

Quick "hi" to all. W/I on Sat. down 2 lbs - and in new decade too (now at 188).
Gotta go really really really busy. Still here, still OP, still haven't exercised!
Congrats to you losers!

All right Mare, way to go on the WI. And a new decade. I look at your weight now and think, if only I hadn't fallen off the wagon....:rolleyes:. So now I'll just use you as an inspiration whenever that demon binge monster comes knocking at the door :).

We are at last getting our sunshine back. In a couple of weeks I'll test out some of the close by hiking trails. Most of our mountains got snow so it will be a while before DH and I can go on some weekend hiking trips, but the time will come soon enough. In the meantime I'm doing what I can to get the old bod ready for the workout.

Congratulations, Mare! Well done on the 2 pound loss.

I'm on day 12 of OP. I think that's a record for me. Been getting in about 20 minutes every other day of activity. Not bad -- need to work on it.

Can't stay and chat. Gotta cook dinner.

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Hi all,

Was down 1.4 last night at weigh-in. Slowly, but surely -- that's the way I lose!! Would love a couple of 2+lb losses!! (Wouldn't we all!!) Only 4.4 more lbs to get back into virgin fat.!! I am going to try really hard to get to 100lbs gone by my third WW anniversary (6/8). That's 14.4 lbs in 10 weeks?!?! Gotta kick up the exercise!!

Hope you all are doing well. I am very crabby tonight. Must be the onset of PMS, plus I am desparately needing some "me" time. Off to get a cup of cocoa, watch Survivor and hit the sack.

Sheri
280/194.4/160 low=190

Sherri -- Congratulations on the 1.4 pound loss! :cool: Well, done. 14.4 more in 10 weeks? Hmmm! I'd be willing to bet my weekly serving of chocolate that you can do it! :) Keep up the good work.

I've been using the leaders suggestion this week about using higher point foods (rather than no-/low-fat) so I could use at least my minimum points. Now I'm having to watch what I eat because I easily hit my max! :eek: I'm going to have to work on this to find some type of middle ground. I don't want to be eating my max every day. Any suggestions?

Gotta go. Time to get ready for work.

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Joanne, it's things like that that make the journey interesting. Learning what types of foods work best for you, both weight loss wise and satisfaction wise. It's good to play around with the points and nice you have a leader that is helping you so much. As far as suggestions go, find a mix that you like. For example, I could care less if I use FF mayo or the real thing, so I use FF. However, for dressing I love making my own using a variety of oils. Some days I want to use Walnut oil, others extra virgin olive oil, etc. My balsamic vinegrette has 3 points and I love every bit. The same goes for chocolate, it must be French or it doesn't pass these lips. No light fake stuff for me on that front. But bread can be lite. So I guess just find your mix of "real" and "fake" foods.

Sheri, what a great goal to be going for. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed. I don't know what your weekly average is, but it seems to me you should be able to make it!! And so close to virgin fat territory - I'm still another 55.3 pounds away :eek:!

I got to buy a size smaller jean today - went from a 24W to a 22W. Can't wait to see how that affects my WI on Monday. I've always worn the same outfit each Monday so that I can't lie to myself about that part at least :).

Hey 100 club!

I remember some of you from when I used to post a couple of years ago. Cynthia, Setina and Max - glad to see you. Max, what do your numbers mean? Setina - how are you doing? Cynthia - love your site! You're very talented.

Well, I manged to put all my weight back on, plus. Don't ask me why, but I just went back to my old habits - stopped exercising, started eating. It's amazing how fast I put it on, though. In March of 1999, my low was 231. I started gaining and that summer, I joined WW again and reached a low of 241. We moved, I gained, and in October I joined a gym weighing 264 and that's when I really started to put it on! I did go to the gym for a several months, but continued to eat. I tried doing WW on my own last fall and I joined eDiets in January, but didn't get on the scale. I know I didn't lose any weight though. I think it helped me to become more aware that this was really a problem and I had to take definite action. WW meetings worked for me in the past, so I'm doing them again. That scale was a shocker last week, though! I stayed OP all week and lost 9.5 this week, so I'm happy. I know a lot of it is water, but I'm not carrying it around. It's great to be back!

Have a great week, everyone!
Kimmers
332/322.5/299 (10% goal)

Hey Kimmers - I remember you. Sorry you are struggling like the rest of us. I, too, gained back everything. Thanks for checking out the web site. And congrats on such a great loss, it certainly sounds like you are back on track.

I went to my meeting a day early this week because tomorrow is just too busy. My leader does Sunday mornings as well so that was nice. I lost another 4.4 lbs. for a total of 14 lbs.! More than halfway towards that darn keychain. I'm hoping to see the 250s next WI, but of course I realize I'm getting greedy. Just got to stay OP and take what comes my way.

The sun is out and it's a beautiful day. DH and I are gonna walk to the bookstore (takes about 30 minutes one way) and just hang out together. Hope no one plays too many April Fool's jokes on you guys :).

Hi Everyone!!!!!

Miss you guys. I fell at the mailboxes at my apartment and hurt my knee pretty bad...it hit right on the side of the concrete step so I have a line down the middle of my left knee..the right knee and my right palm hit the ground so I am not feeling so hot right now...then, I get up to get water last night and ran into the vaccuum cleaner...I think I need a padded cell :)
Hope to be back soon!!!!

Setina

WW Queen (I just love that handle :) ) -- Thanks for the encouragement. I really like our leader -- she is very helpful and not a bit "know-it-all" like some leader we've had in the past.

Kimmers -- I can totally empathize with you. I restarted WW at my all-time high of 271.2! :eek: Another 4.8 pounds and I won't be able to use my scale at home. Mantra of the day: "You can do it! You are worth it!"

Setina -- I'm so sorry to hear of your injury. How are you feeling today? Did you see a doctor? Not to scare you, but knee injuries can be very tricky. When my sister was 14 she fell while ice skating. Her knee barely swelled up so my parent's just used an ice pack and elevated it. Spring came early that year and she seemed fine. When winter set in again, she woke up to a balloon for a knee cap and screaming in pain. Turned out she had had a hair-line fracture on her knee cap and daily activitiies combined with the cold, damp weather cause the injury to flare up. She's had problems ever since -- it even kept her from her dream of joining the Marines. :( They are now talking about a plastic knee cap (she's only 35). I really hope you saw a doctor for your knee.

Jen and I weighed in on Saturday. One pound loss each! :) Feeling pumped!!

Gotta go. Lunch time is just about over.

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Hi Everyone!

Congrats to all the loosers I missed this week.

Cynthia-Thanks for the Happy dance!

Joanne-Thanks for the info...I never could get into see my med doc but I do have a physical coming up and I think I am going to ask for an xray or something to make sure it's ok. Better safe than sorry right?

Hi Kimmers! I remember you girl! A lot of us are in the same boat..glad you are back on board.

Hi to Max, Mare

Sheri-My review is over and it was wonderful! It was worth all the hard work. I love racing too!

I had a pretty good day finally. My knee is still black/blue but I am hanging in there. I think the scales are moving and I am going to start water aerobics this week I hope. I wanted to do something fun. I got my nails and hair done and started back to the tanning bed and everynight has been a bubble bath night it has been wonderful...DONT FORGET TO TAKE TIME FOR YOURSELVES! YOU ARE WORTH IT!

Setina

Hey all,

Has been a very busy week with meetings and school functions. Won't be making it to weigh-in tonight because my children have a chorus concert at school. It's OK though, cuz TOM is visiting and I feel pretty bloated. Kept up the exercise this week, but the PMS monster has not helped my eating.

We have so much snow here, it is depressing. At least with daylight savings, it is staying light later and that helps. My kids are so bummed, because their softball/baseball season should be starting and they are still practicing indoors. The best part is that the kids can still ride the snowmobile!!

Have to get to work. Hope everyone is doing well.

Sheri

The regular exercise is finally paying off. The "hungries" and craving level has substantially subsided and I'm not going to bed dreaming about breakfast anymore :). I've got a hockey game to go to tonight so I've got to get a little more exercise in than usual so I can have me some beers!!

Setina, oh you poor baby :cry:. Have you ever seen Broadcast News. I'm thinking of the part where that poor woman runs into the water fountain with her knee. Now I'll put your face on hers next time I watch it ;). I love your quote at the end of your post, and glad your review is finally over. So what is your new name going to be - Pampered Princess??

Joanne, you two are doing just AWESOME, tell Jen I said congrats and give her a high five for me. I had a friend who did WW when we were in 7th grade back in the early '70s. She had a tough time because the program was much more difficult then and it was obvious she was having to eat differently. I remember people used to call her Baby Elephant. However, she stuck with it and before I moved she had lost all the weight and had a great boyfriend to boot.

Sheri, guess I won't complain about our cloudy weather then. At least I could walk in the park this morning needing only a light coat. I did get to watch a guy stumble to a tree and proceed to pass out. I do live in a colorful part of town - the main lounge drag is about 3 blocks away. Yet 1/2 a block in the other direction are million dollar homes. I guess that's why I love living in the city - so darn diverse!!!

Have a great OP day folks.

Good evening, Ladies & Max. Hope this note finds you all well and content.

Sherri -- I live in Rochester, NH, and know exactly what you mean about the late start to spring training. Jen was thinking about signing up for girls soccer but I don't know when they'll be able to practice (let alone play) outside. At least (most) of the sidewalks are clear enough to take the kids and the dog out for a walk after work.

"WW Queen" -- Jen said to tell you "Thank you." for the congratulations and praise. You made her day! :)

Can't stay and chat tonight folks. It's time for bed. Man! It seems like just yesterday that I was working a 45-50 hour a week job, a 15-20 hour a week job, and going to college two nights a week. Lately it seems if I stay up past 10:00 PM, I am worthless in the morning. :rolleyes:

Have a good one, Folks!

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Hey, Gang! What's up? I posted on Thursday night and haven't heard a word from anyone else since then. I keep checking? Did you all go on vacation and forget to mention that? Did someone detonate "the big one" and it effected every where but Rochester, NH? :eek: Or are you all taking advantage of the spring weather and don't feel like logging on? :)

Jen & I weighed in on Saturday. I'm down another 1.2 (total 4.4 in 3 weeks :smug: ). Jen didn't do as well. She gained 2 pounds. But she was pretty realistic about it (not hissy fits). She admitted to not following program all week, avoiding activity, and eating way too many high-salt foods on Friday. She's recommitted to herself this week so next Saturday should be an improvement.

Gotta go. I'm at work and they frown upon personal use of the computer.

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Wow, it is silent in there lately. Hope everyone is healthy and doing well.

I had a great WI - a loss of 4.8 lbs. and got my 15-lb. star today. That brings the total to 18.8 lbs. and into a new decade. I'm so excited and still going strong. I'm going to celebrate by breaking out one of my Spin tapes. DH finally hooked up the VCR to the attic room while I was in Alb. visiting some family. I stayed OP during the visit and it was more than worth it :)

Joanne- congrats on the loss again. Good for Jen not being too hard on herself and realizing what she's going to have to do.

Hope everyone else comes back real soon.

Hi all,

I checked in this weekend, but there were not any new posts and I did not have much to say. Has been an OK weekend. Not the best, with Chinese on Friday night, but I have exercised. I am also trying to work on my tummy. I bought some pants one size down on Saturday and they fit good in the legs but are tight in the middle. I guess that is because I mainly only walk for exercise. Time to shrink the tummy!!

Cynthia - Congrats on your loss!!! You are doing super and even with being away.

Joanne - Congrats on your loss too and glad to hear Jen wasn't too hard on herself. My daughter is pretty frustrated right now, but wants to continue to go. I think it hit her this weekend, when we bought the same brand of jeans and mine were only one size larger (and a bit tight too) than hers. Of course, she wears the flare-legged things, so when we both shrink I won't be able to wear her old clothes. I just can't get used to those flair legs!!! I wear jeans to work, but still have to get my regular cut ones. My daughter definately has my genes. She is carrying her weight in the same places I do. The Butt and Thighs. Poor girl, her brother is skin and bones!!

Setina, Kimmers, Mare & Max - How are things going with you?

Well, hubby is out playing catch with the kids. Funny sight seeings how we still have several feet of snow surrounding our house. They are really itching for baseball/softball season to start.

Talk to you all soon. Keeping my fingers crossed for at least a maintain on Wedesday.

Sheri

Hey gang!

I had an unexpected project come up...worked over 20 hours on Saturday/Sunday and I am exhausted. I am hoping this is coming to an end soon. I told my boss after this project gets out if my workload did not decrease we had to talk. I already have almost 40 hours of overtime coming up on this weeks check.

I have lost a total of 12 pounds now :) I am going to measure this weekend.

Cyn-Congrats on the great loss! I don't think I saw Broadcase News but sounds like me LOL

Sheri-Snow still..wow we are 80's and running the air..bad thing though we are covered in pollen and everything is yellow!

Joanne-Congrats on the loss and tell Jen we are still proud of her and to hang in there.
My WW is closed next week because of the holiday. That is why I decided to measure then so I would still see the loss of something and stay motivated and I can tell I have lost some inches.

Well, as tired as I am, I did run by the tanning bed and had my nails and eyebrows done and now I am off for a bubble bath.

Have a great evening!

Setina

Sheri, It's so hard NOT to overdo with Chinese. Make sure to drink TONS of water and I'll have my fingers and toes crossed for you as well.

Setina, you are just melting away there woman. And as busy as you are, at least you are taking time for yourself. With the overtime maybe you can go on a trip some time soon.

And speaking of trips, DH and I plan to go to Hawaii over the Thanksgiving holidays. We have 6 nights free coming to us at a great Hilton resort (spa, private lagoon, etc) and we are finally going to do it. It makes me feel great because it shows what confidence he has in me that I am going to stay OP this time. And the pressure as well of course. But I've got to hit the weights since I only have 7 months to get this body somewhat toned looking.

I was sitting her thinking "Man, no one's posting! How am I supposed to stay motivated without the team support system?" Then I stopped and replayed that thought. Focus on the word "team". What kind of team player was I if I was expecting all my internet buddies to support me but I haven't been posting much myself? Pretty lousy team player, huh? So, I apologize for doing more lurking than writing and will try to do better from now on. :)

How is everyone's weather where you are today? We are cold and wet. Pretty normal for early April. At least most of the snow has gone. What's left is in the shadow of trees or other sun blockers but they'll subcome to the sun/rain this month and we'll see new grass soon. :)

Today marks my 25th day OP. I stumbled a time or two but all in all I feel great! My clothes are already fitting better even though my loss has been less than spectacular.

Have any of you been able to take advantage of the spring weather and get out for your activities (i.e., exercise)? I hope to start walking outside next week on a daily basis.

Well, gotta go. My friend is waiting for me to join her for lunch.

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