Good Morning and here's to a great new week!

I'm at 28 points today

B - 4 oz shrimp (2), 1 tortilla (1), Swiss Miss Diet Cocoa (0)
S - Apple (1), 1/4 c trail mix (3)
L - BBQ Chicken Wraps - 2 tortillas (2), 5 oz chicken (5), 1 T BBQ sauce (0) and salad - cucumbers, lettuce, tomato with 10 sparays wish bone Italian Spritzer (0)
S - Yogurt (2)
S - 1/2 sandwich - bread (1), 1 oz deli meat (1), mustard (0), lettuce (0) and 1 med orange (1)
D - 4 oz beef (4), 5 oz potato (2) pan fried in 1 T olive oil (2), green beans (0)
S - 5 1/2 oz watermelon (1)

7/5 fruits and veggies, 2/2 dairy, 2/2 oils
28/28

As for flex points - I wouldn't be afraid to use them. I know when I use all of the points for a week, I lose quicker than when I skimp on ponts. I'm following the Wendie plan, which is basically my points with flex points built in daily - If you add all of the reg points + flex point vs adding all my "Wendie Plan" points, I am eating the same points per week - I have consistently lost weight while I was OP - I maintained for December, but in 5 months, I dropped 50 lbs.

Don't try not to use the points - if WW didn't want you to have them, they wouldn't be there. You also should do the math in your head so that you are aware of how many calories you're eating - 1 pt is about 60 cal - so you probably aren't starting at a super high cal level anyway!

Good Luck! I know it's tricky to get the hang of - but you can do it!

Ok for me today -- since the holiday it will be hard getting back into the routine of actually planning for an entire day

B 2 burritos 2 low carb/calorie 0pt each, 2 egg beaters 1pt, 2 slice canadian bacon 1pt, onion 0pts = so I use 3pts for 2 burritos

S cherry tomatos 0pts small apple 1pt
L vegetable Pho 1 C rice noodles 6pts, broth 0pts, brocolli & carrot 0pts Chili sauce 0pt, bean sprouts 0pts
D 9oz talilpia 6pt, steamed green breans 1pt, butter 2pt (1tea for fish 1 tea for almonds on greenbeans), almonds 1pt
S fiber one 2pt
S Popcorn 2

Wendie plan 22/22

22/22 will have an apple before I go to bed that will bring it up 2 more pts

B:
Cheerios 1 cup (2) Skim Milk (1) String Cheese (1)
S:
Slim Fast Mint Crisp Snack bar (3)
L:
McDonalds Grilled Chicken (no mayo) (7) Medium Fries (8)
S:
Apple (1)
D:
Grilled Chicken(3) Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing 2 tbsp (2) Garlic Rice 1/2 cup(3)
Black eyed peas (2) carrots (1)
S:
Skinny Cow Ice Cream (2)

36/30 I will be using my activity points to cover the difference.
Michelle

Here's my menu for the day!

32 pts today

B - 1 c grapes (1), hot tea (0), 1 slice toast (1), 1/2 c egg beaters (1)
S - Fiber One Bar (2), Swiss Miss Diet Hot Cocoa (0)
L - Grilled Chicken Salad - 4 oz chicken (4), 1/2 hard boiled egg (1), lettuce (0), tomato (0), cucumber (0), mushrooms (0), 1 T bacon bits (1), Ranch Dressing (2), orange (1), pretzles (1)
S - String Cheese (1), 1 c grapes (1)
S - Air Popped popcorn (1)
D - Beef (6), green beans (0), potato (2) "fried" in oil (2)
S - 1/4 c trail mix (3) and apple (1)

9/5 servings fruit/veggies, 2/2 servings dairy, 2/2 servings healthy oil
32/32

OK today I am not nearly as organized as I should be but here goes:

B my two breakfast burritos 3pts
S celery and cherry tomoatoes 1pt
L ww 0pt soup but 3-4 cups so 2pts
S fiber one 2pt
D unknown but will have steamed brocolli
S popcorn? 2pt

wendie plan today is 24 pts goal...I will be editing later but dinner will most likely be some grain 3pt, fish 4pt and the veggie 0pt

17/24

B:
Cheerios 1 cup (2)
Skim Milk 1/2 cup (1)
String Cheese (1)
L:
Carrots (1)
Apple (1)
Turkey breast deli meat 1 oz. (1)
Sara Lee 45 cal bread 2 slices (1)
Cheddar cheese 1 oz (1)
S:
Pretzels (2)
Lorna Doone 100 cal pack (2)
S:
Slim fast Mint choc bar (3)
Pineapple (1)
D:
Chicken (3)
Garlic Butter rice (3)
GreenBeans (0)
Carrots (1)
Apple (1)
S:
WW or Skinny Cow Ice Cream (2)
I will still have 3 points left!!! What should I eat? Am I missing something?
I have 3 dairy, 2 protein, 5 fruits/veg. I really want to eat 2 ice creams but that is not a good idea I know! LOL Any suggestions?

chelley - you're missing 2 servings of healthy oils - I would eat 3 pts worth of nuts

Thanks Tex! I will throw some almonds in there.
Michelle

texs help me with the guidlines I think I have gone blonde;

I have 6 water, 3 dairy, 2 fruit, 6 veggies, 2 oil....what am I missing is there something for protien?...I have not problem with water, get most of my veggies and then some, fruit maybe be lacking, oil not much a problem there either

I have my homemade journal and I keep checking off the requirements but I think I am missing some so ...

Here are the Guidelines - Remember - this is what WW is supposed to be built around. It is a program about choices, but this tells you how to make the right choices

Eight Good Health Guidelines
1. Eat at least five servings of vegetables and fruits each day.
2. Choose whole-grain foods, such as brown rice and oats, whenever possible.
3. Include two servings of milk products – low fat (1%) or fat-free – each day.
4. Have some healthy oil (olive oil, canola, sunflower, safflower or flaxseed) each day. 2 t per day is suggested
5. Ensure that you are getting enough protein by choosing at least a serving or two of meat, poultry, fish, eggs, or dried beans each day. Many dairy products are also good sources of protein.
6. Limit added sugar and alcohol.
7. Drink at least 6 8-ounce glasses of water a day.
8. Take a multiple vitamin-mineral supplement each day.


What's a serving size?

1. Fruits, vegetables and leafy greens: Serving sizes are 1 cup for leafy greens and 1/2 cup for all other vegetables and fruits. The lettuce alone in a large salad may well count for 2 or more vegetable servings. The default portion for most fruits and vegetables is 1 cup.

2. Packaged whole grains: Use the nutrition label to determine the serving size of packaged whole grain foods.

3. Milk and dairy: If you are more than 50 years old or are a teenager or a nursing mom, increase milk servings to three each day. Examples of one milk serving include 1 cup of milk or yogurt or 1 1/2 ounces of many cheeses.

4. Healthy oils: Having 2 teaspoons of healthy oil each day ensures that you get the vitamin E and essential fatty acids that your body needs. Use the oil on salads, in cooking or as an ingredient in a mixed dish. 2 teaspoons of oil is not even 1 tablespoon, so be careful to measure, since each additional teaspoon counts as another POINTS® value of 1.

5. Lean meat and fish: A serving of lean meat or fish is generally 3 to 4 ounces, about the size of a deck of cards.

6. Water: Six 8-ounce glasses of water is just 3 standard 16-ounce bottles

Okay ladies - since I have been sick I have been AWFUL about getting my Good Health Guidelines. I'm going to confess here. Please feel free to critisize & offer tips. I need a kick in the booty!

I get 41 points a day & have been using quite a few of my weekly allowance. Although, I don't really need them. I'm just eating junk.

B:
Bacon, Egg & Cheese on an English Muffin 11 pts
Milk 2 pts
S:
Fruit Salad (cantelope, strawberries & banana) 2 pts
L:
Salad (lettuce, cheese, dressing, croutons) 6 pts
Snackwell cookies 5pts
D:
Frozen pizza 18 pts
S:
Skinny Cow 2 pts

The Snackwells were a last minute purchase from vendoland. I wouldn've never purchased them if I'd known they were 5 pts! They weren't even that good.

That's 46 points for the day. Still on plan but really??!! I need to get it together! More fruits & veggies please? Where are my whole grains?

Geesh.

thanks texs for the info on guidlines so here I am today wendie points 24 allowed

B 2 of my breakfast burritos 3pts
S celery & cherry tomato's 0pts = 1pt
L 4 Cup ww zero pt asian style soup 1pt = 1pt
S Fiber one 2pt
D 8oz cod 6pt, oil 2pt, broccoli 0pt, 1/2 c quonia 2pt/homemade tarter 2pt =12

19/24 so far--later I will have some sugar free pudding with fat free whip topping

nutrition 5 veggie & fruit/1 dairy/ 2 oil/ 2/ protien/ 12 glasses of water..so I missed the dairy but I am lactose intolorent and it is very hard to hit that one.

JR - You know, we all have bad days - and it's harder when we're sick. Her's a for you. Now that we are posting our menus, there is a place for accountability. You know - the reeces peanut butter christmas tree that I ate instead of my apple and cheese yesterday wasn't the best choice either, but we go on

Nancy - Don't forget that the Diet Swiss Miss (25 cal) Hot Cocoa is 0 pts and counts for a milk/dairy serving. I have been drinking one of these a day to make up for my missing milk.

Tuesday - 32 pts

B - Peanut Butter Crackers (5)
S - Fiber One Bar (2) and cheese stick (1)
L - Chick Fil A Chicken Sandwich (9.5), large fry - yes LARGE (9), Sweet Tea (3.5)
D - Large bowl of brocolli (0), Hot cocoa (0), Cheese stick (1)
S - Air Popped Popcorn (1)

2/5 fruits/veggies, 2/2 dairy, 2/2 oils - sooooo not the best day fruit/veggie wise, although I may add a salad if I'm still hungry after the brocolli for dinner
32/32 pts

Here is my menu ( a work in progress):
B:
Cheerios 1 cup (2)
Skim milk 1/2 cup (1)
String Cheese (1)
L:
Turkey 1 oz (1)
Sara Lee 45 Calorie Bread (1)
Cheese (1)
Pretzels (2)
Apple (1)
Carrots (1)
D:
2 scrambled eggs (5)
Bacon 3 slices (3)
Onion and jalapeno (0)
Olive Oil (1)
Sara Lee 45 calorie bread (1)
Margarine (2)
Pineapple (1)

That leaves 5 points for snacks and I will probably use 2 or 3 for a WW dessert or ice cream. I also plan to walk 1 hour tonight barring rain.

Michelle