Simple idea, just post what you've eaten that day!

Introduce yourself by answering any or all of these questions. Then feel free to add your tracker when it's convenient for you. If you have already answered these questions in a previous week, don't worry about answering all of them again! Goal of the Week, Challenge of the Week and How can we help you can be answered every week if you wish!


Name: (user or real, whatever you feel comfortable with)
Location: (share as much as you feel comfortable sharing, ex: I am in the states, so I will share my home state)
Current Plan: (Points Plus? Momentum?)
Current Weight: (or last weigh in)
Lifetime Goal: (this one is easy! If you're unsure, don't feel pressured to fill it in. And if you're curious about what a "healthy BMI" for you is, check out the back of your weight tracker from meetings, or use some google power!)
Trigger Foods: (just list them and feel free to add why)
Goal for the Week: (you set a goal for yourself, self explanatory)
Challenge for the Week: (YOU decide what you want to challenge yourself with. And if you want to skip this, feel free!)
How can we help You this week?: (anything we can do to support and check in on you, etc. post it!)

Any and all Weight Watchers should feel free to join this thread! Whether you're on Points Plus and 30 or Momentum and 50, it doesn't matter! Doesn't matter if you have eTools, if you attend meetings, if you follow at home, whatever--if it's Weight Watchers, you're welcome! But, please be currently following some sort of past or present Weight Watchers plan.

Once you've joined the thread, I will post a one-liner with your user name, real name (if you want to share) and Weight Watchers Plan you're following.


MrsD2008--Samantha, Points Plus
Catahoula--Meg, Points Plus
Loserjulie--Julie, Points Plus
Proatthis--Points Plus
MercuryBlue--Points Plus
Girlsenberry--Alaina, Points Plus
PatchyMama--Tiffany, Points Plus
Lots2Lose--Cristin, Points Plus
TurboMammoth--Manon, Points Plus
GoodnessGracious--Gracie, Points Plus
Somni--Terri, Points Plus
SkineeMinnee--Jill, Points Plus
Spooky--Points Plus
DerryDaughter--Linda, Points Plus
Trowter--Tanya, Points Plus
Moobunny--Tracey, Points Plus
proulxliu--Theresa, Points Plus
Jennyplain--Jenny, Points Plus combined w/ Low Carb
JeannieD-- Points Plus
SLIMplicity-- Points Plus
124chicksinger--Donna, Points Plus

I will track today, yes, I will.

I have a birthday party to go to... meh. I hate birthday parties *laughs*

You can get through it, Patchymama, you can do it!

Welcome to a new week ladies ad gentlemen...
My WI this morning, and I was down 2.8lbs...more than I expected, but really not so surprising when I look back at my food intake for the last week. Another week starting...and I am going grocery shopping tomorrow to pick up some higher calorie foods to increase my daily points used.

Morning
Raspberry Smoothie (fresh raspberries, 1% milk, fat free / splenda sweetened yogurt) - 3

Midday
1 serving(s) Kashi Soft Baked Bars - strawberry - 3

Evening
64 gm cooked beef sausage - 5
1 cup(s) tomato(es) - 0
3 Tbsp Golden italian dressing & marinade - 3
Fried Apples and Onions (walla wall onion, granny smith apple, brown sugar, butter to fry) - 2

Anytime
1 serving(s) Special K - Almond & Peanut Granola Bar - 2

Food PointsPlus values total used - 18
Food PointsPlus values remaining - 11

I was so lacking for sleep, my daughter decided to walk to work, and I slept in until 12:30!!! It was bliss! lol

I chose not to eat a breakfast meal, but had a little snack to tide me over until lunch. I ended up having like 13 points left, and you know what, I think I'm going to have at least 1/2 cup of ice cream tonight! I found a really yummy cookies and cream that's 4 pts for 1/2 cup (I tend to only have 1/4 cup). Also, I made a salmon burger for the first time ever, and YUM it was good.

BFAST
n/a

LUNCH
Papa Murphy veggie delite pizza 5

DINNER
salmon patty: canned salmon, breadcrumbs 2 tbsn, 1 egg white, salt/pep 3
sandwich thin 3
tartar sauce, 1 tbsn 1
onion, lettuce 0
broccoli 0
broiled shrimp brushed with soy sauce, 7- 1
pretzel thin (sample at store), 1- 0
bite potato salad 1

SNACKS
multi-grain crackers, 2- 1
LC cheese wedge 1
pear, marionberry 0
some sugar-free drink called Ice 0
brat w/ bbq sauce 6
lite cookies &cream ice cream, 1/2 c 4

TOTAL ALLOWED 29
TOTAL USED 26
REMAINING PTS 3

I screwed up this morning for breakfast, tho I did look online to find the lowest point thing that I wanted *laughs* That is progress right? To make up for it I ran and went no carb for dinner... tho I still went over a bit because I didn't calculate the meatball recipe points til afterwards. Oh well.

I learned a good thing today tho.... zucchini sauteed in a tiny bit of olive oil and covered in marinara sauce is delicious.

Morning
marie calendar French Toast combo - Quick-added food 20
Subtotal 20
Midday
1 large banana(s)
Subtotal 0

Evening
1 cup(s) zucchini 0
2 tsp olive oil 2
6 Meatballs (no breadcrumb, no cheese) 13
1 Giada Marinara Sauce (homemade) (1/2 cup serving) 2
Subtotal 17

Anytime
Apple - 0
Subtotal 0

Food PointsPlus values total used 37
Food PointsPlus values remaining -6

Activity
Run, incline, 15 min - Activity I created 4
Run, no incline, 10 min - Activity I created 1
20 min elliptical trainer, moderate intensity 2
Activity PointsPlus values earned 7

Whew...I had a really busy day. The town I live in doesn't have any place to buy clothes for work, so I had to drive to the closest city which is about 1 1/2 hour drive away. As a result, my food today doesn't really make any sense.
As far as my points are concerned, today was the best day in a while. Only 4 left. I overloaded on fruits and veggies today, so really I don't feel bad for the points that are left. The town I live in has a large agricultural base, and every Saturday morning the small farms have a Farmers Market, where you can get the fresh fruit and veggies from their gardens. I loaded up this morning, so now I have LOTS of veggies to eat over the next few days. The best find, is one of the farmers who plants spanish onions, and then she picks them before they are mature. The bulb would be the size of an apricot or smaller. They are absolutely delicious. They are so mild, I just slice them up, and eat them as a side dish raw (bulbs and greens).

Morning
1/4 cup(s) green peas 1
Raspberry Smoothie 3

Midday
1 serving(s) Fibre 1 - Strawberry Flavour 100 calorie bar - 2
100g deli-style roast beef - 4

Evening
86 g cooked canadian-style bacon - 4
1 tsp sunflower oil
1 cup(s) tomato(es) - 0
1 cup(s) spanish onion - 0
pickled peppers - Quick-added food - 0
4 Tbsp Golden italian dressing & marinade - 4

Anytime
1 serving(s) Starbucks - Skinny Vanilla Latte - 3
1 medium nectarine(s) - 0
1 serving(s) Kashi Soft Baked Bars - strawberry - 3

Food PointsPlus values total used - 25
Food PointsPlus values remaining - 4

Hi Patchymama,
Yes, that is progress...You were thinking about what to eat before you made it. From there you made the conscious choice to eat it, and then amended the rest of your day accordingly. That is progress...or at least for me it would be.

Can you share your marinara recipe? Or send me a link to find it? I would love to make it myself.

I did a "pasta primavera" with fresh veggies and it was soo good!
This is what I did incase someone is interested.

1 small zucchini, cut into bit size pieces (no need to peel)
1 small eggplant (Italian ones work well, no need to peel)
1/2 small onion
1 can diced tomatoes
4-6 medium-large mushrooms, wiped and sliced (any kind will do)
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 jar Ragu Light Sauce
1 Tbsp EVOO

Saute veggies in the EVOO. If you desire, you can brown ground turkey or beef in another skillet and add to veggies. Mix in spaghetti sauce and let warm. Serve with a pasta that can hold the chunks--I like Rotini. Or, serve over a piece of garlic bread, or by itself!

W/out meat or a carb the recipe is 4 servings, 3 PP per serving.
With meat it can stretch to 4-6 servings, 5 PP for 4 servings, 4 PP for 6 servings.
1 C. (after cooked) of pasta is 5 PP.
Garlic Bread ranges from 4-6 PP depending on the brand you buy, etc.

Name: Xan
Location: D.C.
Current Plan: Points Plus
Current Weight: 271.2
Lifetime Goal: 160
Trigger Foods: most
Goal for the Week: stay on plan
Challenge for the Week: I'm having minor surgery tomorrow, and may be just treading water until Wednesday


Breakfast: Liberte yogurt - 7 (very high fat, but lasts forever. I won't buy this again, though)

Lunch: fresh sliced turkey from Whole Foods sandwich on whole wheat with 2 tsp butter/canola oil spread and 2 peaches - 8

Dnner (planned): 6 ounces sirloin steak, spinach, 1 tbl butter - 11

snacks: 1 cup cantaloupe chunks, Luna bar (4), protein shake (4)

Agreed!

And yep, I can share the recipe. Its really good and easy. Its from Giada on the food network. A girlfriend and I get together once a month and make 2 giant batches of it and then freeze it so we always have some.

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil (I cut this in half usually)

2 small onions, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

2 stalks celery, finely chopped

2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes

2 dried bay leaves

In a large casserole pot, heat the oil over a medium-high flame. Add the onions and garlic and saute until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, and 1/2 teaspoon of each salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and bay leaves, and simmer uncovered over low heat until the sauce thickens, about 1 hour. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Season the sauce with more salt and pepper, to taste. (The sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, then cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before using.)

Hi, I'm new! I hope I can join -- I love talking trackers.


Name: Shana
Location: DC area
Current Plan: Points Plus
Current Weight: 176.8
Lifetime Goal: Oh, man, I have no idea ... I took a quiz once that said my happy weight was 133, so I guess 133. Whatever's healthy and easily maintainable.
Trigger Foods: potato chips, Twix bars ... I can't eat only one
Goal for the Week: Five days of exercise
Challenge for the Week: Exercise does not mean halfheartedly walking on the treadmill while holding a paperback book
How can we help You this week?: You already have!!!

Admittedly, we're just about to eat dinner, but this is my day:

Morning
Peach - 0
Chobani fat-free Greek yogurt, 6 oz - 2
Homemade granola, 0.25 cup - 4
Apple - 0

Midday
Flatout, Light Original - 2
2 oz cheese (mix of 1 piece of low-fat Swiss and Laughing Cow wedge) - 2
Tomato (a large, fresh one!) - 0 (2 servings)
Fresh dill - 0
Red wine vinegar - 0
Banana - 0
2 tsp EVOO on my salad - 2

Evening
Chicken and dumplings light - 9
WW Ice Cream! Chocolate Cookies 'N Cream - 4
Glass of skim milk (1 cup) - 3
Multivitamin

Drank 80 oz of water (it's SO hot)

Thanks for the recipe Patchymama...I'm going to try it sometime next week.

Another vegetable fest today...I am loving it!!

Morning
None

Midday
84 gm cooked canadian-style bacon - 4
2 tsp regular butter - 2
2 cup(s) cooked cauliflower - 0

Evening
2 serving(s) Bowness Bakery Whole Grain Rye Bread - 5
75g deli-style roast beef - 3
1 tsp sunflower oil - 1
100g chopped edible-podded peas - 1
1 cup(s) spanish onion - 0
2 tsp regular butter - 2

Anytime
2 serving(s) Source Yogurt - 2
1 serving(s) Kashi Soft Baked Bars - strawberry - 3

Food PointsPlus values total used - 23
Food PointsPlus values remaining - 6

I was seriously, I mean seriously craving steak today *laughs*

I made my first entire paleo style breakfast today and it was awesome. Then I went and did body pump, followed by body combat. The Activity Tracker says its like 21 points but I lowered it a bit because that seems crazy to me. It was a lot of work tho and one of the things that has been on my "goal list" for a long time.

Morning
1/4 cup(s) spinach 0
2 item(s) egg 4
1/4 cup(s) cherries 0
1 tsp olive oil 1
1/4 cup(s) sweet red pepper(s) 0
1 1/2 serving(s) fresh and easy applewood bacon - 2 slices 3
1 small apple(s) 0
Subtotal 8

Midday
1 large banana(s) 0
1/4 cup(s) cherries 0
Subtotal 0

Evening
1 serving(s) chili's 8oz sirloid with broccoli, mashed potatoes 23
1 serving(s) House Salad with lite dressing 4
Subtotal 27

Food PointsPlus values total used 35
Food PointsPlus values remaining -4
Weekly remaining: 8
Activity
Body Pump - Activity I created 6
Body Combat - high Activity I created 7
Body Combat - moderate - Activity I created 3
Activity PointsPlus values earned today 16
Activity points for the week so far 26

I've been feeling a little 'lifestyle change fatigue' lately (but still staying on plan), frustration at the scale, so hubby and I were going out on Saturday post-gym, decided to take the rest of the day and just not worry about tracking, order what I want to order, not worry about if it fits into my points, is it easy to track if there's no nutritional info, etc. I didn't go wild or anything, it was just nice to take a mental break - even after months, eating out is often a source of stress because I want to track as accurately as possible, make the best choices. Anyway, back to the grind on Sunday, I'm actually feeling energized (and more chatty ).

Breakfast:
Banana - 0
1/2 cup Fiber One clusters - 2
1/2 cup 1% milk - 1
Cooked chicken drumstick - 3

A.M. Snack:
Stonyfield probiotic vanilla - 2
1/4 cup Fiber One - 1
60 gm strawberries - 0

Lunch:
Trader Joe's marinated chicken breast 5 oz - 6
1 cup steamed green beans - 0
1/8 cup slivered almonds - 2

P.M. Snack:
Smoothie 5 pts (counted fruit w/recipe builder) - 1/2 c plain greek yogurt, 1/2 cup 1% milk, 1/2 scoop Gold Standard Vanilla Ice Cream protein powder, 1/4 cup blueberries, 1/4 cup spinach, 50 gm strawberries

Dinner:
3 cups Tortellini and Vegetable Soup, America Test Kitchen's Healthy Family Recipes - 9 (4 pts for 1 serving, 9 pts for 2)
2 slices Alexia Garlic baguette bread - 3

Points Plus used: 34
Points Plus remaining: 0

Activity:
C25K W4D1 (again!)
16 min brisk walking - 2
16 min jogging - 4
Activity Points Plus earned: 6