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RE: the new and improved WW support group

sways — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:22:31 GMT

hey guys, i'm jumpin in!

172.6/162.6/145

got my 10lb star today, yay me. i've been on/off WW as it's really just a lifestyle change and as you start to learn the habits it gets easier. when i start journaling again it's usually do to the slack at the gym so this week is a WW journaling week and my full program at the gym again!

my goal for the end of June is 157 so 5.6lbs and hopefully i can do it. i'm only 5'1" but since i'm doing a lot of strength training etc it's completely unreasonable for me to try to go for 127 or something less and i'm totally ok with that.

i'm also excited as i'm going for my personal training certification at the beginning of September and taking boxing/kickboxing starting end of September.

oddly enough i'm also a jenny craig consultant on maternity leave right now! lol

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SamanthaNB — Sat, 31 May 2008 01:55:29 GMT

IS htere anything other WW girls out there still?

I'm doing WW hardcore to lose weight for my wedding. I lost 3 pounds this week for a total of 14.2!! yay!!

Any one else having any success??

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JadeFleur — Tue, 27 May 2008 22:34:18 GMT

Hey Ladies,

I thought I would join your thread. I am at my very very heaviest...

I weigh 185lbs. Before my first son I weighed 110lb after 145lbs then after my second son now I weigh the above weight. I feel not only fat but low energy and bloated...TMI:(

My short term goal is to loose 15lbs by July 1rst...long term I would like to be at 125lbs perhaps I am dreaming but at 185 I do not exercise and have a completely sedentary lifestyle and eat like 4000cal a day!!!between breastfeeding my 2 month old and tutoring my 6 yr old I am beat....I suppose I am lucky I don't weigh alot more! Thanks for listening to me blah blah will check in later:hehe:

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KatieK — Tue, 09 May 2006 14:04:32 GMT

Good job BabyKat!!!!!

As for me, I’m not doing so well – last week I only lost 0.6lbs and the week before 2.4. I’m going in tonight but have a feeling I’ve gained…allow me to explain; with the help of my mother, we figured the reason why I haven’t been losing much weight is due to my sodium intake. I was having soup everyday for lunch and ham at least once per week for dinner. Sodium retains water which equals no weight loss! This week I’ve cut out ALL sodium BUT I had a devastating weekend; family dinner!!! They only served lasagna and bread - two of my many weaknesses. I really did limit myself and didn’t have as much as I normally would, but…I’ll post my results tomorrow.

I told my mom that my mantra/strength for the coming weeks will be my wedding dress! I found THE ONE! YAHOO!!!! I’m going to search through all of my pictures tonight and find the fattest pictures I can of myself and make copies of them. I’m also going to make copies of the stupid skinny gal modeling MY wedding dress. Then I’m going to post the two pictures on the fridge and every single cupboard in my house!! We’ll see how this works…lmao!:P

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BabyKat — Fri, 05 May 2006 12:38:10 GMT

[quote][b]AlanaBanana (5/2/2006)[/b][hr]

But the good news is that I've officially joined Weight Watchers just yesterday.[/quote]

AWESOME Alana!!! If you stick to it no matter what, you will get to where you want to be! The meetings really help and its a great support.

So I have some GREAT news, after staying around 12-13lbs for the past few weeks, I WI on Wed. and I am down 4lbs! I couldn't believe it, I didn't excpect it at all. I love that! I think all my working out is helping out big time and finally showed up on the scale!

My total loss now after 10 weeks .....drum roll please!

16.8lbs YA ME!

KatieK how are things going with you?

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AlanaBanana — Tue, 02 May 2006 22:33:48 GMT

I'm back, and I've been a bad baaaaaaaaad girl. :( (Will somebody please post a picture of me at the Hershy factory, and tell them not to let this woman in again ever!!??)

But the good news is that I've officially joined Weight Watchers just yesterday. I weighed-in at 220.2 (yikes!), but that's about what I expected.

I've tried to do WW on my own (and for free) for eons, and it's just not working. So I decided to become a real member, and a real success!

I'm doing Flex, and while it's only been a day, I feel great. I feel like I'm really gonna do it this time! :D

I'm debating whether I want to join a gym. I already run 3 times a week, but I think I need the gym for my strength training. Hmmm....

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KatieK — Mon, 01 May 2006 13:32:34 GMT

All do my best BabyKat!! I’ll be posting my weigh-in results Wednesday morning. I feel great this week – I know I’ve lost! You always hear people on diets, especially Weight Watchers, say “I feel so great…so much more energy” blah blah blah. It really is true. I feel fantastic and my confidence level is on the rise again! :D

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BabyKat — Mon, 01 May 2006 13:20:02 GMT

[quote][b]kruk (4/29/2006)[/b][hr]I'm still here!

BK you are doing so well.

I need to recover from Easter a little bit before I face the scales.

Sorry I have been slacking girls...I guess its time to pull my socks up!![/quote]

SHE'S ALIVE!!! LOL! Hey Kruk!

Easter hit me hard too! It came back to haunt me this last WI. I was up 0.6 bringing me to 12.8lbs. I seem to just be staying at the 12-13lbs loss. I want to see these numbers go down. I am working out though and I am noticing my clothes are getting big on me. This weekend I fit into a pair of pants that used to be super tight! That felt awesome!

Anyways kruk get back on the wagon I know you can do it.....I need my twin!

KatieK welcome........You need to help keep this post alive!

Where is Christineh? I haven't seen her either since befor the Easter weekend.

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kruk — Sat, 29 Apr 2006 15:42:36 GMT

I'm still here!

BK you are doing so well.

I need to recover from Easter a little bit before I face the scales.

Sorry I have been slacking girls...I guess its time to pull my socks up!!

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KatieK — Sat, 29 Apr 2006 11:40:23 GMT

WHOO HOOO!!! A WW’s board! :D:D:D Why didn’t I find this earlier!!!

My mother and I joined a couple of weeks ago. The last time we did WW’s, a few years ago, we were really successful!

Starting weight – 217.6

Weight after 2 weigh-ins – 214.4

I was really disappointed with my first weigh in – only .6lbs which is not normal for the first week. But I did have my period, so I’ll blame it on that.

I’d like to know what everyone’s weaknesses are…

…mine is peanut butter! I’m soon going to be forced to throw our out because I keep dipping into it. I’m counting the points but, as we all know, the points rack up quickly!!!

I’m forced to only have good stuff in the house! My will power isn’t so great. The FH isn’t so pleased about not having crap food in the house but it’s good for the both of us!

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BabyKat — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 13:19:11 GMT

[quote][b]sfrobinson78 (4/21/2006)[/b][hr]Hey BK,

I think I might just have to bite the bullet and admit that I need some help (or maybe it is accountability!!).

Can you let me know how much you are paying? do you go to meetings in Hamilton? You can PM me if you wish.....

Thanks a whole bunch.[/quote]

Ok so some girls are still ALIVE!! LOL!

Ok pricing. I know that meetings cost $15 per week plus I believe a $40-50 startup fee, I am not sure if there is tax on top of that? That is if you just go to any WW. I am currently doing the Dofasco at Work program (my DH works for Dofasco) they offer WW for employees and family. It is all legit it is WW doing it all. So the price is a bit cheaper. They do it in 10week segements. when I joined they were half way through the 10weeks so i paid for 5 weeks and it worked out to $13.50 a week. They bumped the prices up and now it is $14.50. So I paid 145 even for 10weeks. And there was no startup/initiation fee. (not much of a difference now!)

Honestly I LOVE my meeting and my leader and the group I am in. If I can't make my meeting I am still able to go to any WW meeting even though I am at the at work program. However one guy in my group went to another meeting once and he said it was terrible. I guess it really is important to find a good meeting, group and leader. I am wondering if outside people can join my meetings? Not sure? but I think one group of girls did bring a friend of theirs to come and join that doesn't work for dofasco. The people that are actually employees get even more of the price compensated.....so lucky. My meetings are at that Dofasco F.H. Sherman Recreation & Learning Centre on First Road. Not sure if you know where that is. Its off of Mud street.

It is a bit pricey I guess, but I think it is so worth it and I need it. Once you reach your goal though and you maintain your goal weight for 6 weeks I believe you become a lifetime memeber andthen you go for free after that! It is important still to go when you are lifetime.

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khoshkacat — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 12:55:14 GMT

I can let you know about pricing. In Edmonton, meetings are $15 each, and you need to go and pay each week. The meetings really help with your motivation.

I am super excited for all of you girls and your successes! Keep up the great work!

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dansfiance — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 12:44:30 GMT

Hey ladies,

I will be weighing myself this weekend (no scale at my place), since I'm going to my parent's to do my taxes. I've been on my period this week, so hopefully it won't affect anything, but I wasn't as bloated as I usually am!! yay! I'll update you Monday!

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sfrobinson78 — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 11:43:14 GMT

Hey BK,

I think I might just have to bite the bullet and admit that I need some help (or maybe it is accountability!!).

Can you let me know how much you are paying? do you go to meetings in Hamilton? You can PM me if you wish.....

Thanks a whole bunch.

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BabyKat — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 12:24:20 GMT

WHERE ARE YOU

LADIES?????????????????

I am shocked to see that no one is posting. What's up?

Well after one fat filled Easter I still managed a 1.4lbs loss this week for a total of 13.4lbs after 8weeks. I am going to visit my sister(swisskris) and her husband in Switzerland in a few short weeks I want to try to get to 18lbs if I can. That is 4.6more lbs!

How is everyone doing? Are you out there???

Christineh? Kruk? Anyone?:unsure:

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BabyKat — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 12:24:37 GMT

Hey ladies,

I haven't been posting but I am still doing ok! I only lost 0.2lbs this week for a total of 12lbs. I feel like I may be at a standstill so I think I am going to try CORE out for this week and see how it goes.

I would just like to welcome Alana to our thread, thanks for that recipe!

Christineh I hope you have a fabulous bday! Goodluck with your dining out and drinking!:D YOu have done great so far, its only one weekend! If you see some numbers you don't like on Monday you know what to do.

And where is my Weightloss twin......Kruk how are you doing?

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dansfiance — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 16:16:31 GMT

that recipe looks good Alana..

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AlanaBanana — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 15:01:08 GMT

Yep :)

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christineh — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 14:09:24 GMT

[quote][b]AlanaBanana (4/11/2006)[/b][hr]222.5/213.5/160[/quote]

just so I'm certain, that means....

starting weight/current weight/goal weight, right?

and thanks for the recipe Alana.:)

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AlanaBanana — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 13:58:05 GMT

Count me in, ladies!:D

222.5/213.5/160

I've started running, and FH and I just got new bikes... hopefully, we'll be able to commit to being active together!!

I'm doing the WW FlexPlan. Core has worked well for me too, but right now I need the structure of POINTS to get me on track.

I just made a great Core recipe for Macaroni Salad!

Ingredients:

2 cups whole wheat macaroni
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 cup corn niblets
1/2 english cucumber, chopped
1/4 cup fat free mayonnaise
1/4 cup fat free milk
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

cook macaroni according to package directions, drain, and cool.
whisk mayonnaise with mustard and milk, adding the milk gradually, until you achieve desired thickness of dressing (add more or less milk as needed)
in a large bowl, mix macaroni, vegetables, dressing, salt & pepper.
chill in the refridgerator for 30 minutes.

* You can also add onion, black olives, and spices of your choice!

Yields about 8 1-cup servings. Core recipe. FlexPlan, count 5 POINTS per serving.

Have fun, ladies!

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christineh — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 13:05:45 GMT

ladies, ladies, ladies!!

I haven't been around in a couple days... and come back to find this thread on the 2nd page. Where are you guys?

congrats to everyone on their losses in the last couple weeks.

I'm gonna start again with my stats on here because I think it helps me so much to write it down... and I don't wanna let myself or you ladies down.

starting weight: 206 (Jan.16/06)
last weeks weigh in: 186
this weeks weigh in: 184
total lbs lost: 22

it's gonna be a tough week... my birthday on Friday so I have dinner out with my dad on Thurs. night, breaky out with the in-laws on Friday morning, home cooked italian dinner (gnocchis, my absolute fave) on Friday night at my mom's, going to vancouver on Saturday (and will be drinking copious amounts of liquor, after we go for all you can eat sushi) and then home for easter dinner on Sunday night. What's a girl to do?

So.... if I don't weigh in next Monday, it's because I can't roll myself and my huge belly over to the computer.:P

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BabyKat — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 12:52:23 GMT

[quote][b]duvaroo (4/6/2006)[/b][hr]Hello ladies, glad we're all back! I had my first weigh in on Monday and was down 1.8...I was a little disappointed but I had my first weigh in in the morning and my second one in the evening, and I don't know about you guys but I can fluctuate about 5 pounds during the day, so I'm hoping for better results on Monday![/quote]

Congrats on your loss duvaroo.....1.8lbs is great, don't be disappointed. You are right though about the flucitation between day and night. My scale at home is pretty much accurate compared to the WW scale. I weigh in at night with WW. When I weigh in in the moring at home I am about 3lbs lighter. I am sure if you weighed in in the morning you probably would have seen a bigger loss. but a loss is a loss so you are doing great!

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duvaroo — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 21:52:42 GMT

Hello ladies, glad we're all back! I had my first weigh in on Monday and was down 1.8...I was a little disappointed but I had my first weigh in in the morning and my second one in the evening, and I don't know about you guys but I can fluctuate about 5 pounds during the day, so I'm hoping for better results on Monday!

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dansfiance — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 15:18:23 GMT

oh okay.. cool...

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sfrobinson78 — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 15:13:55 GMT

dansfiance - I'm not officially on WW either. I just like hearing the tips and motivations from the girls who are.

I have purchased the thinsations from Zehrs - haven't tried them yet, waiting until I get a chocolate craving, then going to go for the oreo ones. I'm usually a salty girl, so chips are an issue...but those portion controled ones BK mentioned I should check out!

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dansfiance — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 14:24:42 GMT

congrats Kruk!

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kruk — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 13:57:21 GMT

Well, I did the weigh in this morning, girls.

Down 2.4lbs

total of 11.4lbs! Whoo hoo. I got my 10lb sticker. *happy dance*

BK funny how we are losing at the same pace!!! We both started at the same time. YAY.

happy happy joy joy

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dansfiance — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 12:26:05 GMT

thanks for filling me in babykat!

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BabyKat — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 21:55:21 GMT

[quote][b]dansfiance (4/5/2006)[/b][hr]so how are you guys working this post exactly.. posting goal weights and stuff like that?? - mere curiosity.. looking to lose some weight. and looking for the support..[/quote]

Well we usually just post are weight loss for the week. We all weigh in on different days. We also share tips, new food finds and MOTIVATION!!!

WELCOME SCOTBRIDE goodluck with your weighloss.....YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Christineh......just chalk it up to the PMS! You are doing fab regardless!

Today I had my weigh-in I was up 0.6lbs:unsure: oh well. Still doing good though!

11.8lbs in 6 weeks.

We also got a little gift at the meeting....the WW magazine March/April issue . SWEET!

I love that magazine, I lover reading the success stories.

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ScotBride — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 15:20:20 GMT

Hey ladies,

I have less than 2 months and really wanna lose some weight but can't loose too much as the dress arrives 2 weeks to the wedding! My goal is 5-10lbs... it's a corset top and can handle it. Just doing it through watching what I eat (trying to stick with WW) and moderate exercise (eg. take stairs instead of elevator).

Good luck to everyone! Let's all stay motivated!

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christineh — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 13:29:36 GMT

new and improved... dope.

I'm still not weighing in this week (well, I'm up 1lb from last week but I was down 1lb a few days ago) and now I'm questioning whether or not I really do have PMS.... please let it be PMS.

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dansfiance — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 12:56:48 GMT

so how are you guys working this post exactly.. posting goal weights and stuff like that?? - mere curiosity.. looking to lose some weight. and looking for the support..

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BabyKat — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 12:53:41 GMT

Glad you started this again Kruk! I was sure one of the WW ladies would.

I found the thinsations too......at Fortino's. Ya they don't really taste like chips ahoy or oreo's but they are good!

I also found 100cal packs of pringles at Fortinos for those of you that have Fortinos. So two points each as well.

I have my weigh-in tonight so if I get a chance I will update. I think I may have gained this week though.....we will see.

Goodluck with the ribbon Kruk and welcome Dansfiance.

Wow its tough getting used to these boards.... :unsure:

This emoticons aren't really impressing me! LOL!

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dansfiance — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 12:29:39 GMT

good to know it wasn't too dumb of a question!! lol.. thanks for the invite..

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kruk — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 12:17:05 GMT

nah...come on in if you wanna join.

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dansfiance — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 12:12:02 GMT

Stupid question - do we have to be part of weight watchers to join this little chat.. or can we just be watching our weight??

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kruk — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 12:04:53 GMT

Well I thought we should get this up and going here...

I haven't posted in the WW thread in a little while, I just haven't had a chance to weigh in. I plan to go tomorrow AM. I should get my stinkin' 10 lb reward then.

Glad to see you guys are still doing well and welcome to the new WWers. For those of you who are new, we have be using this thread as a source of support and motivation for one another. We also like to share hints and tips and low point goodies with each other.

Speaking of goodies I found those 'thinsation' cookies someone mentioned on the old thread...mmm the oreo ones are pretty good. They aren't even close to oreos, but good just the same!!!

Well I will let you girls know the number tomorrow morning!

Have fun playing with the new boards.