Weight Watchers - 3rd week of February
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ElaineP
Cathlete
Congrats to: Stacy,Melissa and Suzanne for the 1lb lost!!
Weekends are so tough to stay on track. I worked this weekend and getting my meals in is hard. I blew it tonight. Sunday night is ice cream family game night. I've been buying fat free frozen yogurt. Well, I goofed and bought premium frozen yogurt and had two helpings! This is my first slip in 4 weeks. Not feeling so good right now.
Tomorrow will be a better day!
Weekends are so tough to stay on track. I worked this weekend and getting my meals in is hard. I blew it tonight. Sunday night is ice cream family game night. I've been buying fat free frozen yogurt. Well, I goofed and bought premium frozen yogurt and had two helpings
! This is my first slip in 4 weeks. Not feeling so good right now.Tomorrow will be a better day!
Elaine dont let one "slip up" get you down! I also didnt do too hot last night....potato chip frenzy! Then had a family dinner and everyone brought over Valentine's treats....so 2 types of HUGE cookies, cupcakes....I had 1 1/2 cookies and no cupcakes but still I ate so many points with the sweets and the chips...I only had 19 WP to last til Wednesday so I figured I used them all and probably then some as I'm sure I'm in the negative point range right now. Good thing I weighed myself in the morning!! Best I can do now is just not go over my DP's. My official weigh-in is Wednesday morning!
I was planning on today being a rest day but I may just do a cardio workout later after I get home from work...gotta work off some of those chips!! Honestly, it's TTOTM and the chips really helped the cravings I'd been trying to keep at bay for 3 days!
I was planning on today being a rest day but I may just do a cardio workout later after I get home from work...gotta work off some of those chips!! Honestly, it's TTOTM and the chips really helped the cravings I'd been trying to keep at bay for 3 days!
gonnabea5
Cathlete
Happy Monday, yall. For those who lost a pound last - , I found it. yep, I'm up a pound. oh well, Got IMax 3 out of the way. Earned 11 APs.
Here's my menu:
B. collards, 3 eggs = 6
S. Banana, yogurt - 2
L. Salad, Lean Cuisine Meatballs and noodles - 7
S. peanuts, apple, graham crackers, milk - 9
D. parmesan chicken, potatoes, greenbeans- 10
total : 34
Here's my menu:
B. collards, 3 eggs = 6
S. Banana, yogurt - 2
L. Salad, Lean Cuisine Meatballs and noodles - 7
S. peanuts, apple, graham crackers, milk - 9
D. parmesan chicken, potatoes, greenbeans- 10
total : 34
MelanieC
Cathlete
Good Monday everyone.
Well, I didn't lose anything this week - so since I was up the week before, and nothing this week, I've decided to give the old plan a try this week. The only time I've lost on the new plan is when I workout twice a day, and I just cannot physically keep that up. Its been so frustrating to follow the plan to a "t", work my butt off everyday, and not see the scale move. So, I think I'm eating too much on the new plan.
I started the old plan Saturday & Sunday, and haven't felt hungry or deprived. I'll see how it goes for the rest of the week.
I'm feeling bad that the new plan isn't working, but I have been following it exactly, and it is just not working for me.
Well, I didn't lose anything this week - so since I was up the week before, and nothing this week, I've decided to give the old plan a try this week. The only time I've lost on the new plan is when I workout twice a day, and I just cannot physically keep that up. Its been so frustrating to follow the plan to a "t", work my butt off everyday, and not see the scale move. So, I think I'm eating too much on the new plan.
I started the old plan Saturday & Sunday, and haven't felt hungry or deprived. I'll see how it goes for the rest of the week.
I'm feeling bad that the new plan isn't working, but I have been following it exactly, and it is just not working for me.
exer_cited
Cathlete
Elaine - thanks! And put that slip-up behind you. Weekends are really difficult for me as well.
Melanie - good luck on the new plan. Hopefully you see/feel some positive results soon. Do you still have all of the material from Momentum or are you kind of winging it? I threw all of my materials away a few months ago and I'm kind of regretting it now.
Shereta - no worries, you'll lose that pound that you found soon enough!!!
I'll BBL to post my menu. I've been eating about 26 points a day for the past week. Not sure if that is the reason I lost 1 pound this week or not, but I'm going to stick to that again this week and see what happens.
Have a great day!!!
Melanie - good luck on the new plan. Hopefully you see/feel some positive results soon. Do you still have all of the material from Momentum or are you kind of winging it? I threw all of my materials away a few months ago and I'm kind of regretting it now.
Shereta - no worries, you'll lose that pound that you found soon enough!!!
I'll BBL to post my menu. I've been eating about 26 points a day for the past week. Not sure if that is the reason I lost 1 pound this week or not, but I'm going to stick to that again this week and see what happens.
Have a great day!!!
exer_cited
Cathlete
Hi Melanie! Good for you for keeping all of your materials.
No, I did not eat any WP's or AP's last week. I also I cut out carbs at dinner and my after-dinner snack. I actually found a spreadsheet that I made last year with the old points values for most of the foods I eat. If eating 26 points a day doesn't have me losing consistently, I might go back to the old plan as well.
No, I did not eat any WP's or AP's last week. I also I cut out carbs at dinner and my after-dinner snack. I actually found a spreadsheet that I made last year with the old points values for most of the foods I eat. If eating 26 points a day doesn't have me losing consistently, I might go back to the old plan as well.
jennifermaria
Cathlete
Hey ladies!
Sorry to be MIA again. Life just gets so hectic sometimes!
Weigh-in today was not as bad as I'd feared. I stayed the same (well, up by .3, which is essentially staying flat LOL). I would be frustrated by this if it weren't for the fact that I had indulged a lot this week and was expecting to gain a lot more. I guess holding steady is better than gaining, although it'd be nice if I could see the scale go the "right" way for once.
I also decided to make a switch from heavy weights (STS) back to moderate weight circuits. That was a really tough decision, since I know that if I committed to doing STS, I would get really great results, but to be honest, the enjoyment factor just isn't there and I was starting to dread my workouts. Not good if you need to really commit and think long-term! So I decided to follow my heart and go back to the Valerie Waters style circuits. I don't know what it is about her workouts, but they just have that super high enjoyment factor for me and when you enjoy your workouts, you'll do them consistently right? And doing them consistently counts for a lot in effectiveness.
So anyway... here's to a better week.
Workout: 20 min on the bike + 40 min of circuit training (9 points)
B: the usual oatmeal
MS: protein shake with almond milk, 1/c raspberries, 1 tbsp ovaltine (yum!!)
Lunch: 1/2 cup whole wheat couscous, 3 oz roasted chicken breast (skinless), 1 cup steamed broccoli, 1 cup steamed green beans
Planned AS: 1/2 cup nonfat greek yogurt, 1/2 tbsp honey, 1/2 cup raspberries
Planned dinner: whole wheat flatbread, 1 1/2 tbsp hummus, homemade baked falafel burger, greek salad with cucumber, bell pepper, heirloom tomatoes, red onion, and fat free feta.
I'll probably have some points left over for an evening snack, so I'll have to choose wisely LOL.
Sorry to be MIA again. Life just gets so hectic sometimes!
Weigh-in today was not as bad as I'd feared. I stayed the same (well, up by .3, which is essentially staying flat LOL). I would be frustrated by this if it weren't for the fact that I had indulged a lot this week and was expecting to gain a lot more. I guess holding steady is better than gaining, although it'd be nice if I could see the scale go the "right" way for once
.I also decided to make a switch from heavy weights (STS) back to moderate weight circuits. That was a really tough decision, since I know that if I committed to doing STS, I would get really great results, but to be honest, the enjoyment factor just isn't there and I was starting to dread my workouts. Not good if you need to really commit and think long-term! So I decided to follow my heart and go back to the Valerie Waters style circuits. I don't know what it is about her workouts, but they just have that super high enjoyment factor for me and when you enjoy your workouts, you'll do them consistently right? And doing them consistently counts for a lot in effectiveness.
So anyway... here's to a better week
.Workout: 20 min on the bike + 40 min of circuit training (9 points)
B: the usual oatmeal
MS: protein shake with almond milk, 1/c raspberries, 1 tbsp ovaltine (yum!!)
Lunch: 1/2 cup whole wheat couscous, 3 oz roasted chicken breast (skinless), 1 cup steamed broccoli, 1 cup steamed green beans
Planned AS: 1/2 cup nonfat greek yogurt, 1/2 tbsp honey, 1/2 cup raspberries
Planned dinner: whole wheat flatbread, 1 1/2 tbsp hummus, homemade baked falafel burger, greek salad with cucumber, bell pepper, heirloom tomatoes, red onion, and fat free feta.
I'll probably have some points left over for an evening snack, so I'll have to choose wisely LOL.
ElaineP
Cathlete
Okay,slip up way behind me.
Melanie: if the old plan worked before than I say for it.
Shereta: Maybe that pound is just water weight.
Stacy: I hear you on the valentine treats. We have chocolate and brownies at my house. I have not touched any of those. My definite weakness is ice cream of any kind.
Jennifermaria: I gained weight the last time I did STS. I am so afraid to do the program again. Although I did not eat very well. I really enjoyed Meso 2.
Okay, this morning was STS TB no bonus premix I only earned 3 pts.
B: oats,blueberries,flax,agave syrup and a hard boiled egg 6pts
S: string cheese and banana 2 pts
L: chicken breast,ff mayo,arnold ww thin spinach,carrots & clemetine 6pts
S:apple,sunbutter 5pts (may have grapefruit too)
D: Chicken breast,sweet potato,tossed salad 7pts
S: not sure most likely yogurt and granola and banana
Melanie: if the old plan worked before than I say for it.
Shereta: Maybe that pound is just water weight.
Stacy: I hear you on the valentine treats. We have chocolate and brownies at my house. I have not touched any of those. My definite weakness is ice cream of any kind.
Jennifermaria: I gained weight the last time I did STS. I am so afraid to do the program again. Although I did not eat very well. I really enjoyed Meso 2.
Okay, this morning was STS TB no bonus premix I only earned 3 pts.
B: oats,blueberries,flax,agave syrup and a hard boiled egg 6pts
S: string cheese and banana 2 pts
L: chicken breast,ff mayo,arnold ww thin spinach,carrots & clemetine 6pts
S:apple,sunbutter 5pts (may have grapefruit too)
D: Chicken breast,sweet potato,tossed salad 7pts
S: not sure most likely yogurt and granola and banana
I'm glad I saw a lower number on the scale the other day b/c at my official weigh-in on Wednesday I know my weight will be up. Too many Valentine treats and also we had lunch catered at work yesterday and though I kept my portion size small, when I later looked up the points i what I ate from a local restaurant, I was appalled...over 30 points alone at lunch! I'm actually now -26 that's right NEGATIVE 26 points for the week....I've used all DP and WP's and then some. Lesson learned....I've gotta be more adamant about eating what I pack for lunch and just dealing with the stares I get from other ppl. Tonight we're going out to dinner to for a combo bday/valentine dinner....so add more cals/points on there the night before weigh-in. Feeling kinda bummed at myself and also was a bit frustrated yesterday about how I dont want counting points to consume my life, but each time I stray I do serious damage I know this feeling wont last long, it's just a bump in the road, but thanks for listening to my vent I certainly dont want to mar the positivity of this thread.
I know this feeling wont last long, it's just a bump in the road, but thanks for listening to my vent I certainly dont want to mar the positivity of this thread.
gonnabea5
Cathlete
Happy Tuesday, Ladies. I was in bed, lights out at 9:25 pm. I slept straight til about 3am, turned over and went back to sleep til 5. woohoo.
Today's workout was STS TB. I earned 13 APs. I was sweating the whole time. I upped my weights to a 40lb barbell for everything except the overhead presses. That one was with 25lb bar. 20s for squats, military rows, chess presses. And 10s for the elevated rear lunges. I'm definitely getting stronger.
BBL
Today's workout was STS TB. I earned 13 APs. I was sweating the whole time. I upped my weights to a 40lb barbell for everything except the overhead presses. That one was with 25lb bar. 20s for squats, military rows, chess presses. And 10s for the elevated rear lunges. I'm definitely getting stronger.
BBL
gonnabea5
Cathlete
Stacy, that's right. This is just a bump on the road. Take a stand for yourself, Girl. People need to realize that you're about taking care of yourself right now. All those goodies will be within reach during a week when you have more wiggle room. Don't let others determine how you'll take care of yourself. Just think of their stares as looks of admiration. As in, they should be admiring you for taking a stand against peer pressure and a stand for healthy eating. .
My fam and I eat out twice a week. Sometimes I can indulge in an adult size burger and fries and sometimes, its a kids hamburger or chicken nuggets and side salad. Tonight, maybe you could try a salad, without salad dressing or a drizzle of salad dressing, a grilled Chicken breast and straight water. The salad will take a long time to eat.
So, stop feeling bummed and start planning for next week.
My fam and I eat out twice a week. Sometimes I can indulge in an adult size burger and fries and sometimes, its a kids hamburger or chicken nuggets and side salad. Tonight, maybe you could try a salad, without salad dressing or a drizzle of salad dressing, a grilled Chicken breast and straight water. The salad will take a long time to eat.
So, stop feeling bummed and start planning for next week.