Weight Watchers Point System anyone?

[imgoing2]

I am new to using my IpadII but think I would like to post an encouragement. I joined WW in Sept of2011 and had lost 20 lbs by our first cruise this year(out of a total of 4cruises this year!) We do not usually do more than 1or2 each year. I decided to be careful at breakfast, a little less careful at lunch then eat what I wanted at dinner. I also decided to use the stairs and walk as much as I could at ports while still enjoying the vacation. I am happy to report that after two cruises back to back I only gained .8 lbs. One other thing that helped was that I ate until Iwas full then stopped and I ate very slowly so I enjoyed every bite. Weighing in every week and attending meetings helps as well as walking with different friends. I have since lost enough more to be under goal which I wanted to do as we have two more cruises and I do not want to loose ground( pounds ok!). Look at the point system as a game. Know that you can eat anything you want if you save points for it and you are mostly eating healthy foods. Be realistic with yourself and stay away from the shame game. You can do it.

[mrsjetpup]

Nalagh try not to be too hard on yourself! We all slip up from time to time. The past is already past and can't be changed so it really doesn't matter anymore. What's important is what you do today and going forward. You can do it and so can I. I'm going to get my tennis shoes on and get on the treadmill!

[gubby]

Just off the treadmill where I walked for 45 minutes. Next week, I am going to start setting the incline a little higher each day in order to make the most of my time. I found a good TV program to watch while walking. It is The Revolution on ABC at 2pm Mon-Fri. Very interesting topics and great tips. Just what I need to keep my walk from becoming boring. I am going to take a break from the treadmill tomorrow but will do my housecleaning to get some exercise.

Ciao,
Nikki

[GizFriend]

Hi. I joined WW in February 2012. So far, down 23.8 pounds. Really want to get the 25 pound charm, but have had a slow week. Hopefully upcoming week will be better. We're going on a 15 night cruise in October. Really hoping to be down a total of 50 pounds by then (or more). Ultimately I think I want to lose 75 pounds to be way down in my healthy range, but 30 more would put me in the high end of the range. It's my first time, and I like the plan. The food is tasty. Now I'm heading down to the treamill (rainy, yucky day here). Good luck to all of you! It's nice to know other cruising people are doing this, too.

[Nalagh]

Thank you so much for the encouragement! It was a long day, but I got in 20 miles. I mixed it up a bit and did not go to the gym. I did it here in my home with walking dvds. I am still op for today, and I am back on target with just 5 more miles for the week that ends Tuesday morning. I plan on doing what I can to make up some ground for the extra 40 points over I had.

I am considering a jogging 5k (first one ever) for next Saturday. I know that I am not ready to jog the 5k all the way, but I can give it my best shot. I am sure that I can walk it fast.

Thanks again, you guys are fantastic!!

[Mrs. H.]

Originally Posted by gubby

Just off the treadmill where I walked for 45 minutes. Next week, I am going to start setting the incline a little higher each day in order to make the most of my time. I found a good TV program to watch while walking. It is The Revolution on ABC at 2pm Mon-Fri. Very interesting topics and great tips. Just what I need to keep my walk from becoming boring. I am going to take a break from the treadmill tomorrow but will do my housecleaning to get some exercise.

Ciao,
Nikki

Sorry to tell you this but I heard Revolution was canceled. On a good note, (for some), General Hospital was picked up for another year.

[albean86]

Hello all!

I am planning on attending my first WW meeting this Saturday after 4 months of trying and trying to lose weight on diet and exercise by myself to no loss at all maybe a slight gain haha. My fiance and I are getting married on a cruise next february 2013 and I want to look and feel my best!! Last year after we planned a trip to cancun I had lost 20 lbs and felt great but wasn't at my goal weight yet. Since then I have gained about 8lbs of that back. Hoping to lose about 15 lbs on WW. Wish me luck

[Seago2]

Just weighed in at the end of week 2 and I am down 2.4 for the week, which is funny because yesterday I was up 1.1! I had a feeling that even though I was on point (except for one night of a short but point-y Easter Basket Raid) I would not lose much because I walked for four hours over the weekend and had too much sodium Sunday. Both obviously caused me to retain water. But today, after almost no sodium and a day off from walking, I show that nice -2.4.

I knew I had to start exercising so I downloaded all 47 hours of Stephen King's The Stand (unabridged) onto my iPhone. I swore I would only listen if walking, but my legs hurt so much from this crazy walking yesterday that I have changed to it to "only if I am walking- or cleaning the house" . Saturday I was so engrossed by the story, which I haven't read since the 80's, that I walked the dog for an hour and a half and then went out later in the day and walked again. It was nice because I actually got to see the beautiful blooming trees and flowers before we got snow yesterday!

Good luck, everyone!

[gubby]

Best of luck for your weight loss albean86 and congratulations on your upcoming wedding. You CAN do this. After all, you did it before and you have a few months before you need to be at goal. And what a great incentive to want to look your best.

We spend our winters in Myrtle Beach and visit Charleston at least once every winter. It is my favourite city, so beautiful and historical and great restaurants where it is possible to order some really heathy food. Of course an occasional splurge on southern food is okay too. This past January, we spent 4 days there and even after visiting several times in the past, we found new places to see and tour.

Ciao,
Nikki

[raytownlady]

Good Morning!
I usually dread the weekly WI and yesterday was no exception. I know that I stayed on point and worked out everyday but it still scares me Well I'm happy to report that I lost 5 pounds!

[Sarapdot]

Originally Posted by raytownlady

Good Morning!
I usually dread the weekly WI and yesterday was no exception. I know that I stayed on point and worked out everyday but it still scares me Well I'm happy to report that I lost 5 pounds!

WOW that's AWESOME!!!!

[gubby]

Originally Posted by raytownlady

Good Morning!
I usually dread the weekly WI and yesterday was no exception. I know that I stayed on point and worked out everyday but it still scares me Well I'm happy to report that I lost 5 pounds!

Fantastic results. Good for you! I have my WI tomorrow at noon. Hoping to lose something.

Ciao,
Nikki

[lotusbogardi]

Yay! Congrats!

[cruising_chica]

Wow! I'm so inspired by the WIs this week! Keep up the fantastic progress!

[albean86]

Originally Posted by gubby

Best of luck for your weight loss albean86 and congratulations on your upcoming wedding. You CAN do this. After all, you did it before and you have a few months before you need to be at goal. And what a great incentive to want to look your best.

We spend our winters in Myrtle Beach and visit Charleston at least once every winter. It is my favourite city, so beautiful and historical and great restaurants where it is possible to order some really heathy food. Of course an occasional splurge on southern food is okay too. This past January, we spent 4 days there and even after visiting several times in the past, we found new places to see and tour.

Ciao,
Nikki

thank you!! We love Charleston too and have lived here for about a year now. We are originally from Boston, MA and are so happy to be away from snow hehe!!! Although I have been finding myself trying way too much southern food, those biscuits will get you everytime!!! I've had a year to eat a lot of unhealthy southern food so its time to crack down and start this weight loss, best of luck to you too

[Nalagh]

Originally Posted by albean86

Hello all!

I am planning on attending my first WW meeting this Saturday after 4 months of trying and trying to lose weight on diet and exercise by myself to no loss at all maybe a slight gain haha. My fiance and I are getting married on a cruise next february 2013 and I want to look and feel my best!! Last year after we planned a trip to cancun I had lost 20 lbs and felt great but wasn't at my goal weight yet. Since then I have gained about 8lbs of that back. Hoping to lose about 15 lbs on WW. Wish me luck

I wish you luck! Your story looks a lot like mine, but you gained back much less than I did. 10 months and 15 lbs is so doable!

Originally Posted by Seago2

Just weighed in at the end of week 2 and I am down 2.4 for the week, which is funny because yesterday I was up 1.1! I had a feeling that even though I was on point (except for one night of a short but point-y Easter Basket Raid) I would not lose much because I walked for four hours over the weekend and had too much sodium Sunday. Both obviously caused me to retain water. But today, after almost no sodium and a day off from walking, I show that nice -2.4.

Congrats on the walking and the WI. 2.4 Yea you!!

I knew I had to start exercising so I downloaded all 47 hours of Stephen King's The Stand (unabridged) onto my iPhone. I swore I would only listen if walking, but my legs hurt so much from this crazy walking yesterday that I have changed to it to "only if I am walking- or cleaning the house" . Saturday I was so engrossed by the story, which I haven't read since the 80's, that I walked the dog for an hour and a half and then went out later in the day and walked again. It was nice because I actually got to see the beautiful blooming trees and flowers before we got snow yesterday!

Good luck, everyone!

I so understand the change, as I made a few of my own this week. Congrats on starting though, I know how hard it is to take those first steps. I know that we do not know eachother but I want you to know that I am proud of you for doing it and for continuing even when it doesn't feel good.

Originally Posted by raytownlady

Good Morning!
I usually dread the weekly WI and yesterday was no exception. I know that I stayed on point and worked out everyday but it still scares me Well I'm happy to report that I lost 5 pounds!

5 lbs rocks! I LOVE that you worked out everyday. That was my plan this week but I took a few days off. Congrats!

[Seago2]

Originally Posted by raytownlady

Good Morning!
I usually dread the weekly WI and yesterday was no exception. I know that I stayed on point and worked out everyday but it still scares me Well I'm happy to report that I lost 5 pounds!

Congrats!

What week is this for you? That is an amazing loss. Cheers!

[Seago2]

Originally Posted by Nalagh

I so understand the change, as I made a few of my own this week. Congrats on starting though, I know how hard it is to take those first steps. I know that we do not know eachother but I want you to know that I am proud of you for doing it and for continuing even when it doesn't feel good !

Thank you!!!

[raytownlady]

Originally Posted by Seago2

Congrats!

What week is this for you? That is an amazing loss. Cheers!

I'm in week 5. I really made sure not to go over on my points and to drink plenty of water/fluids. Also I worked out faithfully: Zumba, walking, turbo kick, and body sculpting classes. I'm totally committed to dropping these pounds so I've decided to go all in.

[cruising_chica]

Originally Posted by raytownlady

I'm in week 5. I really made sure not to go over on my points and to drink plenty of water/fluids. Also I worked out faithfully: Zumba, walking, turbo kick, and body sculpting classes. I'm totally committed to dropping these pounds so I've decided to go all in.

That is fantastic!