Hi. :wave: I went online and typed in weight watchers online points calculator and found one!!! I have been grabbing everything out of my cupboards and adding up the points for everything. :lol: According to that my average daily intake is only about 21 points.(actually less because I eat about half a serving of breakfast.)

**breakfast**
cheerios with skim milk

**Lunch**
tuna
lowfat mayo
2 slices bread
2 servings wow chip

**snack**
1 banana

**Supper**
3-4 oz. chicken breast with cajun seasoning
1 cup jambalaya with cheese
1 cup brocolli

Do you think that is right? What I have read is that I should eat 28 points a day, how would I do that? It seems like too much food now. You mean I should be eating another 7 points per day (that isnt even counting the flex or exercise points)AND I would still lose weight? If that is true than WOW!! I think I will like this plan. :lol:

I got up and took my walk in the break of rain and it hasnt stopped downpouring once since I got back. :lol:

Oh yeah one more question. I looked up the points for restaurants on Dotties websight. So if I wanted to take all my flexpoints some Saturday and go to Popeyes I could use them all on that meal and I would still lose weight or just maintain? How do you guys work those, Do you just try not to use them or do you use them? Sorry to be so annoying? :lol:

Noelle I am so gald to hear that your dad is doing better today. I hope he keeps improving. Keep us posted.

Angie my first question is were are your veggies? You need to have at least 6 servings a day. That is like a serving size not a can of veggies or anything. You do need to eat more too. Are you measuring your food out? If you aren't you might actually be eating more points than you think. When you start off with points you are already going to be eating less than you wuld normally and as you lose weight you will adjust your points. Then once you hit goal you go into a maintnace phase and your points will go up a little. You bodyis going to be in weight loss mode and you need to fuel it or you will be in starvation mode and not lose like you should. You will lose with the points you are given. I know I thought there is no way I can eat all of that and then you figure out what to eat and before you know it you are hitting those points all the time. I usually save my FP for one meal. I use to use them for one day but I wasn't noticing anything so I switched and it made a big differnece. You need to give your body a break and it will be tricked into letting go of more lbs. Have you looked at the forum here about WW? You probably don't even need to post a question, just read back and you will find out all that you need to know. There is one lady KellyS that posts lots of useful stuff. I would read there and see if you can get a little more info on what you should be eating everyday. I hope this helps you.

Hey all, I got my morning walk in, nice, hot and sunny here. Lucky is getting used to her backpack (I weighed it down with two bottles of kids bubble soap :bubbles: ). I plan on weighing in this morning and then visiting my dad. He is in for tests this morning so we can't be in the way til the afternoon. I am hoping for more positive news today.

Oh yeah, Dottie's website rocks!

Angie, yes, you should be eating 28 pts per day...and Kempy's right, eat more veggies :carrot: Veggies are FREE meaning no points per serving, esp. if you eat them raw or just lightly steamed without butter. I use the ICBINB lite spray and lots of pepper or garlic powder for seasoning. But watch out for corn and maybe cooked carrots (which taste gross to me), the higher the sugar content in the veggie, the more cals it is bound to have (1 cup serv of corn is 2 pts, carrots are 1). If I'm pressed for time, I eat a whole can (2 serv) of green beans for 1 pt. Make sure you drink all your water too, it helps flush out the fat out of your system and makes your skin all nice and beautiful :lol: As for flex points, I usually use them as a splurge meal like you said, but do it on my WI day, that way, I weigh in, then go eat it. I do lose this way, but it's not like you will show a good loss if you eat your splurge meal the day before you WI, you know what I mean? So there are ways to do it. **You know the way I used to get in all my points in the beginning? I would once in a while have a serving of real, full-fat ice cream, the good kind like Godiva or Haagen Daz or whatever you like. I won't eat the sugar free or fat free yucky tasting stuff even if I can have a lot of it, just eat the real thing, you get all the flavor and a whopping 7 points in. Of course you wouldn't want to do this everyday, but you get the picture. It was unbelievable how much food you actually could eat on this plan if you make good food/point-friendly choices.

Cal, my boy gets out in 10 days, and the last 3 days are 1/2 days! What am I going do to? :eek: :lol:

Hi Girls

Noelle sending more prayers and best wishes for your Dad. I hope Michael's eye is doing okay too.

Angie, Noelle and Kempy you girls really got me thinking about WW. I think I need something structured. You all are doing so great.

Dips Hi girl. So how is school, almost done?

Cal that vacation is getting closer by the second.

LadyT glad your are okay. How scary!

Hi Cw and Red.

I have healthy dinner planned of chicken sandwiches, salads and broccoli. Gosh, girls I am sorry I have been absent from here but I feel like I am just running sometimes without time to post. Yesterday dd had a field trip and today ds had one. But I want to post because when I don't I start slacking and missing you all too! I got on my excercise bike this morning and turned on FitTv and worked out with Gilad. I don't think that man ages, lol. We have severe storm coming through right now.

Take care everyone and have a good day!:)

Hi ladies... Hi Julie :wave: I'm happy to see you around again. No stressing about not posting everyday, you have a life, I understand ;) :lol: I hope the storm is easing off real soon for you.

I just got back from my WI, I gained 1.8 lbs. I am disappointed in my lack of progress the past few weeks but not suprised. I am not out of the game though, I needed that WI to get me back on track, out of the pity-party mindset that I was starting to slip into. I am still fighting to get fit! :boxing:

I visited my dad, but no word from the doc yet on exactly what's going on. He needed to rest so I came home. My mom and I will go back later this afternoon when the doc is scheduled to come by again. My dad had breakfast yesterday morning, and that was the last time he ate anything solid. He was grumbling about being hungry, but can't eat until the doc says it's ok... so at least I know he has an appetite. Poor guy, I hate to be starving. :lol:

Noelle thats my girl! Just forget about the little bit of gain and keep your positive attitude that is you! That is a good sign that your Dad has his appetite. I hope he gets something in his tummy soon.

Well ladies I am going to wash my face and get myself into bed. Keep up the great work everyone!

Just a quick note to say hello to everyone.

Noelle, I'm praying for a quick recovery for your dad, and for peace for you and your family during this trying time. :hug:

Have a good night.

Good Morning everyone!! :wave:

Noelle, I hope you got some good news yesterday about your dad. I am glad to hear he has an appetite now. I am sending good vibes your way. :goodvibes

Julie, I know how busy you feel. Starting this week the winter slowdown is officially over and I am back to work 7 days a week....But, when the tourists are here is the only chance to get ahead and save for the winter so I guess it is a necessary evil in order to raise my kids. :lol: I can always keep DREAMING of my vacation in December though. :cloud9:

Well, That is about it for me. Have a good day girls.

Good morning all! I got the estimate done on the damage to my car yesterday, it is between $3500 and $5000. *sigh* So I guess I am going to have to involve the insurance. I was really hoping to avoid making a claim.

Noelle - I sure hope your Dad gets some good news today. You and your mom must be so worried. :hug: His appetite is a good sign, I hope! As for the weight gain, it could have been worse, right? 1.8 pounds in a couple weeks is *not* too bad!! You'll get those pounds off again, I know it! :carrot:

Angie - 7 days a week thru the summer, eh? I don't know if I could do that! I admire you girl! :)

:wave: Hi everyone else! Hope you're having a good day!

I had to take one of my cats to the vet yesterday. He had a bad infection on one of his hind feet, and would not let me look at it real close. Turns out he has completely seperated one of his claws from the nail-bed, *ouch*! The whole toe is infected, and the toe next to it too. The vet cleaned it out, and says he should be ok now though. I have to keep a pretty close eye on him, poor baby! :(

Hey LT, OUCH! That is alot of damage. I hope you get it fixed fast without too much hassle. Oh Your poor kitty. Do you have any idea how he did that? I hope he heals quickly.

Believe me we are so sick of the donut business but we dont know how we could make the same money and the kids still have 5 years before they are out of the house so we are scared to make any big moves career wise. We are trying to hold on until they are grown and then we can downsize everything and have a bit more normal life{hopefully :lol: }

Geesh, Noelle, I am sorry I missed your weigh in. You did great in my opinion because I could have done way more damage than that. You are getting back on track and it should be gone in a week or so just like it never happened. You still inspire me....even more so now that you are jumping right back on the wagon and are motivated to keep losing.

Hey guys. My weigh in was ok I guess. I am where I was when we left for vacation. I really wanted more gone but I know it is going to be hard now since I don't have much left to go. I do have to say I was VERY good today. I went to Sam's wholesale and didn't buy any kind of junk. I told Joe I could have spent so much money in there. I only left with (food wise) a cantalope, pinapple (fresh), edamame, chicken breast, animal crackers, salsa and a pork loin that I am going to split and freeze. I swear I could have bought the whole case of cheese. That place is so dangerous. Maybe it is b/c I had just weighed in.

LT I wanted to say I hope you are ok. I meant to post that when I read about your spill. I used to ride when I was younger. In fact, I used to jump so I was thrown so many times I can't even count. It still sucks though. Kiss you kitty for me. I hate it when my babies are sick.

Angie how is WW going? I bought the chicken cookbook today and I am going to look at it later today. What I usually do is go through the whole book and dog ear anything that I think soulnds good. Then, once i have goen through them all I will pick a few and Joe and I will try them. I make notes all over the page like if we liked it or if I had to add more veggies or seasoning. I have found so many good things just by doing that. Did you get a chance to check out the WW threads?

Come on Julie you can do WW too. You know we will all help you.

Did we lose Maggz?

Noelle at least you know you can get off that little amount in no time. I think you gave me this speech when I got back from vacation. :D

WooHoo Cal it is almost time!!!

Hey Dips, Red and anyone that I missed.

Hey Kempy, I havent actually started WW yet. I want to wait until I get the books to make it official but I think I got it pretty much figured out. I paid for the stuff with my Paypal by check and I guess now they wait to clear the check for a week so I got word today that it went through and the lady will put them in the mail on Saurday....so they should be here soon. :crossed:

You are doing an awesome job. :carrot: The weight WILL come off for you. I remember the first time I lost all my weight it took me like 3 or 4 months to lose the last 10 pounds.

I know what you mean about Sams Club, whenever we used to shop there I ALWAYS brought home stuff we would never eat normally. :lol: And it was always bad for me. Now I have just been getting the basics to get meals done. I have been buying the rite bite cookie packs though. 100 calories and 2 points I think. Plus since it is already weighted out and in individual servings then I know I am wrong to eat more than one. :lol:

I got in 2 walks so far today and I know Alicia will want another after supper so hopefully the rain will cooperate. :LOL: I think each one is a mile so I am doing about 3 miles a day. I still cant bring myself to want to walk around town being this big(and sweaty :lol: ) so I go the woodsy way instead which is shorter but hey at least it gets done right? :lol:

Hi ladies. I am in my office trying to drink my coffee to keep me up :coffee: My mom and I went to the hospital last night, my oldest sis and BIL showed up just when we did so I let them visit first, then my other sis came out with my niece. They only allow 2 visitors at a time and no kids under 12... of course there will always be rule breakers. There was this other family with their kids, like 3 or 4 of them all 5 and under, all sitting on the floor next to the bed. Come on now, the hospital is not the cleanest place to be bringing your kids and letting them roll around the floor, not to mention the germs they could pick up or even give to the patients. I can't believe the nursing staff didn't say anything. :rolleyes: I took a pic of my dad and let Michael see it, just so he could see what it's like. Still no word yet on exactly what his condition is. His spirits are definitely up, I'm sure they'll be up even further once they give him some solid food. I plan to visit later in the afternoon.

Kempy, you did good with the shopping girl. I know I always wanna buy a humungo bag of potato or corn chips when I go there, and I just have to keep away from the candy aisle where those freakin' honkin' big 3-4 lbs bags of peanut M&M's are. Sorry, I'm starting to visualize....didn't mean to make anyone think about cr@p food like that :^: I just bought 2 pineapples myself, had some for breakfast this morning. Does your Sam's sell the edamame frozen or do they come in trays where the store boils them up themselves? You will get those last 6 lbs off because you WANT that final charm on your keychain. I know I do :lol:


LadyT, I'm sorry about your car repair bill, that's gotta hurt. And poor thing about your kitty cat too, poor baby. At least he's got a good owner that looks after him :)

Angie, you sound like you got the WW thing pretty good. I think you will like the books, they'll give you more options to eat out (fast-food wise) instead of just Subway all the time (I'm not knocking Subway at all, just that sometimes I want a more burger-like experience :lol: )

Julie, you can do WW :dancer:, it's easy and it works. Did you watch AI last night? I tried watching while at the hospital but I had to put the subtitles on since I couldn't hear the singing too good....kinda stupid way to watch a singing competition isn't it? So who do you think will take it now? I'm rooting for Taylor :carrot:

Anywho, I've better get crackin' and do some work here. Have a great day all :wave:

p.s. I have failed miserably with my Memorial Day goal of losing 8 lbs...I still have 2 weeks left, but I know I'm not gonna make it.


I'm thinking of setting a new goal for the 4th of July. Anybody want in on a challenge? :chin: