Thanks Sassy for all the info, very interesting.

I did so well yesterday until.....I woke up in the middle of the night and ate a ton of Cheetos. Let me explain this problem. I have had this terrible habit all of my life. I wake up and could care less what kind of diet I am on or how much I weigh I pig out on anything here. I have tried so many things to break the habit as putting anything I might eat out in the car etc. The mistake was made not to send the Cheetos home with DGS yesterday anything I have here for the boys guess I will send home with them and they can bring it back the next day. Where is my willpower????? Oh well mistake made but it is a new day and I will make up for it today.

Welcome to all the new people, this is going to be a great place to be for all of us. I am looking forward to meeting each of you and sharing your weight loss and you sharing mine.

Have a wonderful day, got to go and get ready for my DGS to get here, wish me luck today with a bossy 3 yr. old.

Diane

Don't worry about it candlelady I have the same problem. Some days I just don't care, become suddenly happy with my body and eat tons of junk food. Here's what you do if it happens again. Face the fact that it happened and ask yourself how you can fix it. A good way is to make more points by doing more exercise. That way you can control some of the damage and not feel as bad about it. That way next time you want to pig out you know that it will take a lot of effort in exercise so you'll control yourself more.

Well I'm enjoying a day off and may be going to the gym a 3rd time this week!!! I only do 30 min and I have 4 more points. Since I don't go to the meetings but I still follow the program does anyone know how or where to get a good scale like the one they use at the meetings at weight watchers?. Mine is digital but really not accurate.

Good Morning!

Yesterday wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I did order a Philly Steak sandwich for dinner but only ate half of it. So that made me fill good. Only ate a few fries too.

Today I will be walking at noon and brought some Progresso soup for lunch. I love those soups and most of them only have a few grams of fat per serving.

Thanks for the Wendie plan information. I think I will give it a try. It was always frustrating when I would work so hard and only loose a fraction of a pound and my friends would loose several. I'm doing this at home with all of your support.

I also need to get a new scale. I know mine is off. Planning on getting one next payday. I'd like suggestions on what type to get also.

Kathy

Gettingbackontrack thanks for the encouragement. I am so new to this I don't understand the exercise part of it to take off points. I guess I am going to have to do some more research. Enjoy your day off and good for you going to the gym 3 times this week. One of my friends just moved real close to me so now I have a walking partner, I only live one block from the HS Football field with a good track. I just hate going by myself so I am excited, we plan on going tonight if the weather holds. It is supposed to storm and around Texas when it says storm you had better watch out.

Roxymom you did great yesterday and glad you mentions Progresso soup I have some in the pantry think I will have that too.

I have no idea what type of scale to get would like to know too. My scale is just about wore out...


Where is everybody???

Hugs, Diane

Good morning all.
I am really thinking hard about the Wendie plan!! Hubby and I watched Oprah last night and really were interested in the BOB GREENE total body makeover. 2 probs for me....NO WHITE STUFF, eliminale the alcohol. Not that I drink a lot but it's summer and a margarita on a hot Friday night is such a treat!
I am going to incorporate the eating cut off time and exercise and maybe combine it with the Wendie plan. I am also going to start eating breakfast. I have learned through my journey (struggle) that sometimes you have to find what works for you!
I also need a good scale but I am addicted to mine. I am afraid of a new scale. I know exactly what I weigh on mine. Whether it is accurate or not I know progress or lack of. I would really like a digital scale though.
I also buy soups for lunch. Even the Campbells Select are only a few points a serving. I like the Italian Wedding.
I am trying to be good through next Thursday. I am going on my first ever (14 yrs of mariage, 10 of motherhood) girls trip. 4 of us are going to Savannah Georgia for 3 days. I cannot wait. I have gotten past the fact that I will look like a whale on the beach and am just going to enjoy the sounds, smells, and relaxation!
I have never been there before and am SO EXCITED!!!!!!!

Good morning Back to Basicers (I think I have created a new word)! Welcome to all the newcomers.

Thanks Michelle for posting the specifics of the Wendie Plan. I too have the same article on file. I have wanted to experiment with this plan for quite some time and there is no time like the present. I think it may just be the shake up that I need. Since I want my SHP day to fall on a Sunday (especially during the summer months) I will start this next Thurs. I’ve been mapping out on my calendar and starting to plan my daily menus. I am pretty anal when it comes to planning! I am very dependent on my calendar for day-to-day functioning and have even started to schedule time for exercise in hopes this might force me (mentally) to just do it!

Diane, today is another day and let go of what you did yesterday. I am reading a book right now focusing on the behavioral aspect of eating . . . 101 psychological ways to lose weight. The name of the book is Think Thin, Be Thin by Doris Wild Helmering. Not cost prohibitive (around $10) and easy informational reading with tools, and techniques that are reader friendly.

By the way Diane, I have ALL 3 (under 3) of my granddaughters today!

For those asking about a scale, mine is a Tanita Ultimate Scale and provides weight and body fat %. I purchased at Linens N Things over a year ago for about $40 and I really like it.

Patrice, your trip sounds wonderful! I LOVE your attitude.

Glad to see all the activity on our thread. This sharing of information and unconditional support (sometimes known as “tough love”) is what will make us a success on our journey. I really appreciate the sharing of soup choices. I have added to my shopping list.

Paula

I want my weigh in day to be Fri so my SHD is Sat. How do I start. Just jump right in and start on my weigh in day which is actually day 3? I really want to start now...not put it off until another day. Done that before!

Hi everybody, I hope you don't mind if I join in the conversation. I saw the title of the thread and it sang to me - I love going back to basics! Anyway, when I read about the Wendie Plan, I had to jump in and make a comment.

If the Wendie Plan is too much to absorb at once, just take it down the basics as well. Now this is just me - I'm really looking for basic, simple methods that I can keep up with because I have a very busy life. Simple is Super.

The idea of cycling calories is a really old method that people have used for busting plateaus for years. In my opinion, we've got enough to absorb with regular nutrition and plan guidelines without adding in more formulas.

Actually, if you use your activity and flex points, your regular eating is probably a lot like the Wendie plan already. If you journal your points, look back and see how you compare.

She says she doesn't use exercise points, which I disagree with. I think that is great motivation and brilliant on WW's part to motivate us to exercise, and if nothing else, I think it is good to use those extra 4 points for some hungry muscles on exercise days. But if you look at one of the sample weeks above and compare to yours, with using the exercise points alone, you're half way there. For the super high day, many people do that already with their flex points.

In a nutshell, If you've been spreading your flex points throughout the week, consolidate them to one day. Exercise at least 3-5 days a week, and use the activity points granted by WW as a pre or post workout snack, and there you go!

I went to the gym for the 3rd time and it felt great! I feel so much more motivated and energetic (not to mention confident). I just hope I can keep this up. I always have a great start but don't keep it up. OK now about the scale conversation. Mine is digital, I'm sure it shows progress but it's rediculous how much is can change. I can have supper and suddenly it dropped .5lbs. ONe day I can go up 5lbs. So I get discouraged easily

Don't let it get you down - water can affect the scale like crazy, and all scales are not as accurate as they should be. Here is a great thread on fluctuating weight that you should read. You'll feel much better.

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53052

Hey Ladies I Am Starting WW Again After My Second Child And I Am Excited About This Site. Please Keep In Touch With Me Cause I Need ALL The Support I Can Get !!!!!!!!!!!
Stacey

Didn't go to work today (sick) so I didn't get to go weigh in at lunch time. . Maybe by waiting until next weigh-in I will feel better and have made some more progress toward my goal.

I held a PartyLite candle party the other night and was very proud of my menu. Everything on it was WW friendly. Made these terrific Chicken Tortilla rollups that are listed on the recipes link under appetizers. Everyone was commenting on how good they were. I used FF cream cheese and FF cheese instead of the light versions and they were delicious. Going to make some more tonight for a Graduation Party we're having tomorrow (my daughter is graduating from High School in a week). 2 kids down and 1 to go!

Welcome to the forum Stacy! From what I've read this is a really fun group of gals all interested in supporting each other and sticking with it this time.

It's my 2nd time around on WW as well. This time I plan on reaching my goal and staying there. Last time I came within 5 lbs only to give up, gain all the weight back plus an additional 5 to boot. Not this time -- I'm kicking some booty this time around!

Happy Friday to all and thanks for the link on the signature line!

Oh man, I just tried on a top that I had worn 2 years ago. IT was soooooo tight. Ah well, I laughed it up and figured thats what counts is that I'm making the effort now

I also want to let all of you girls know that you're doing great. I'm looking at your trackers and things are in motion. Keep Going!!!!!!!