Weight Watchers While Waiting..

[redgrldj]

Ok so I have no idea when I will get my band ( it sucks).. I hate my weight right now... So I think I am starting Weight Watchers on Monday.. I am looking for accountability and I know when I have to weigh in front of people I will kick myself if I don't lose or if I gain..

I just wanted to put this out here to see what other s have to say about it.. Anyone want to join me??:elephant:

[itsfinallytimeforme]

hi
i support you in what ever you choose to do to kick start this til surgery. WW is a nutritionally good food plan. It offers support and if you follow it you will loose weight. Come here too to get more support, god knows how hard this is. We will help each other no matter how we do it, good luck,

jo ann

[redgrldj]

thanks JoAnn..I really need the in person accountability..

[Freetofly]

Good for you, Pattie! Weight Watchers teaches some good basic habits that will aid you well when you get the band. Congratulations on kicking breast cancer's ass! You are an amazing woman.

Donna

[Laurel86]

Good luck with WW! I have done it multiple times before I got my band...and by the way no one else sees what you weight at WW. So, you don't ever "weigh in front of other people". the scale u step on is the only thing people can see. The weight reader is behind the counter. =) It's a great program! Good luck to you!

["Just Jess"]

i've been very successful at WW before --- one time, i lost 50 lbs!!! but of course, gained it all back - plus some.

ironically, vin and i just started counting points ourselves on thursday. we're on day 3. so if you have anything to share - or questions, etc. hit me up!! :)

good luck to you! i am also waiting for a band approval............. well, reband - so i HAVE to do something in the meantime.

[redgrldj]

This nis actually my 2nd time on WW. The new momentum program is cool.. I am doing good so far. I just had brown rice topped with sauteed zucchini, mushrooms, onions, and spinache.. Sprinkled with soy sauce.. it was yummy and very low points..

[MoOrLess]

congrats Pattie on finding something that works for you! I think it's an awesome program - I did it once before banding....I heard the new program worked even better...

glad to know that you've found it helpful too Jess - and all the better when Vin is doing it with you :)

there isn't one banded person who ever knows what the future can bring - any of us could be in your shoes Jess and Pattie...thank you for reminding us that there are other options that we sometimes have to consider

["Just Jess"]

hey pattie... what is momentum? did they change the point system? vin and i just pulled out our old WW stuff... i didn't "officially" join. anything you feel comfortable sharing? (either publically or privately)

thanks!

[redgrldj]

They just combined the core and flex programs.. They have "filling" foods marked in the book.. Foods that will keep you satisfied longer.. I lost 6 pounds on it the first week.. I eat alot of the foods that kkep you full with little points used..

[redgrldj]

Jess if you want to check out the e-tools.. let me know and I will send you my password and stuff..

["Just Jess"]

thanks for the info... i'm very curious how they've combined flex and core! does everything still have a point value?

[redgrldj]

yep.. everything has a point value.. I am not sure where the changes came in.. I will send you my WW log in, when I get on the home computer where i have all my passwords stored..

[redgrldj]

Ok so far so good.. I am not bored with the plan, I am even barely hungry at all.. I have lost 8.8 pounds in 2 weeks.. I am eating more veggies and fruits,so I just feel better all around.. I have barely touched any type of junkie foods.. I did have 2 martini's a week and a half ago, but they fit in my points and I still lost..

["Just Jess"]

:) woo hoo! good for you.

i was going to officially "join join" tonight after my doc. appt. but (isn't there almost always a but) i got some less than appealing news at the office -- will post later on that -- but in any case, didn't feel like doing anything but coming home.............

hope to get my act together before the end of the week!!!!!

[redgrldj]

Jess good luck girly.. I know you will take whatever steps are needed, when you are ready.. Just don't wait too long..

[redgrldj]

WW... is working for me.. I am loving the program so far and am losing pretty good.. I am happy so far...

[chrispygal]

That is great Pattie! I'm curious about the new program. I've always thought WW was the best out there because they focused on moderation and paying attention to what you put in your mouth. I'm so glad it's working for you!

["Just Jess"]

one of my neighbors and i are joining next wednesday. i can't "dabble" --- i don't take it seriously enough. if i am actually a paying member, i'll do it the way i'm suppose to. i'll let you know how next wed. goes!

[redgrldj]

Woohooo.. You go Jess.. I can't just Dabble either... I can't wait to hear how it goes...

[redgrldj]

Ok so far so good.. I think I kinda like WW... I lost 2.6 pounds this week.. For a total of 12.8 in the last 4 weeks... I am really excited... Anyone else doing WW .. Feel free to post your progress here...

[dolchanmom]

That is awsome.
Brandy

[redgrldj]

Thanks Brandy.. I am really glad it is working..

[wingsfly825]

Its working cause your working it pattie...you rock girl..keep it up

[jomarie88]

Holy smokes, Pattie!!! Your doing GREAT! What's your secret? I just subscribed to this thread. There are sooo many awesome threads that I miss each day. I'm so hooked on this site....that I'm checking it every other hour! It's sick. lol

On my way home now, but I'll get back to ya on this topic for sure. I need tips!

[redgrldj]

Joanna.. if you can eat brown rice and veggies... You stay full with just a couple ounces of meat.. I love zuccini, onions and mushrooms sauteed in soy sauce served over brown rice.. I cheat on the brown rice and but the microwave steamers from the frozen foods..

[redgrldj]

T... I am just trying to face the facts that I may be stuck doing it " the old fashioned way" LOL... So I have to find something that works... I love that even without my a band you guys still support me... And want me to come to the B2G G2G.... I figure i will still get good tips there for lifestyle changes...

[wingsfly825]

pattie whatever the tool is as long as you work it , it will work for you.. If you didnt come on here kristina and i would have to come there and kick your arse..she is the tougher one so watch out lol

[redgrldj]

LOL... You guys are almost scarey ...

[redgrldj]

Ok.. so i got lazy last week.. ate out too much, had a few martini's.... Did NOT count points and of guess what I had a gain.. Not much only .6, but if I would have been following the rules I would have had a loss..

I am looking forward to a better week this week...

[PattiDi07]

Hi, Pattie.... nice to meet you. I'm a Patti, too, but with no e at the end... :) You're doing great with the WW.... I was on it several years ago and did well, 30-something I think.... I'm pre-band right now, waiting for the surgeon's office to get back to me. You are an inspiration to all of us who frequent this site, I have got to tell ya. It's an honor to know you. Keep up the good work with the WW.... you can do it! :)

[redgrldj]

Awww. thanks.... I love being able to come here and post.. It helps me work out all the chaos in my life..

["Just Jess"]

ok patti --- i am officially a member. my neighbor and i joined on wednesday. i have all the "stuff" (including the hairy orange man named "hungry") haha

cheering on week 1!!!!!!!!!!!

[jomarie88]

Good luck, Jess~

["Just Jess"]

thanks! the weekends are ALWAYS the hardest for me. being invited out for drinks (and yes, had 4 asian pear martinis last night! grrrrrr... 12 points!) regardless, still cooking along and doing my best...... having my neighbor doing it with me helps. we're going to start walking next week - maybe even join a run/walk club (although we'll be in the walking sector!) haha

[jomarie88]

I hear ya. Being social doesn't do anything good for your body it seems - well, drinking anyway. hehe I also had a beer last night. Ugh.

Well, 12 pts isn't the worst thing in the world! Coulda been worse.

Keep pluggin away.

[Want_2_B_Free]

I think doing WW is great. They have so many choices and options. Like the band in a way-you decide what goes in. The only difference is the band decides what comes out (PB wise).

[redgrldj]

Woohoo Jess you rock.. Wishing you a great week 1.... I am liking WW, just because I can still have a martini or umm 2... I am missing weigh in this week because of my surgery tomorrow, but so far I am really happy with my losses so far...

["Just Jess"]

first week........... CHECK! i lost 3.8 lbs.! woo hoo!!!

i'm so glad that i joined with my neighbor! we've been walking 2.5 miles around the navy stadium down the road from us - it's been great!!!! she also lost over 3lbs. i'm happy --- good successful 1st week!!!! :)

pattie - good luck with your procedure!

[wingsfly825]

congrats jess. im glad you have support right next door..thats gr8..

["Just Jess"]

it really is!!! :)

[~Shelly~]

Pattie - I'm a HUGE WW fan. I lost 70lbs on it - was doing it through work with friends. It's such a great, easy and healthy plan. Good for you!!!

[redgrldj]

Jess.. i am soooo proud of you... we will we will rock this LOL...

Thanks girlies for all the support... Shelly I am so loving it... I am trying to be pretty focused...

I decided to go ahead and go weigh in this morning.. I still have all the packing and drains from my surgery, but what the hell, how much can they actually weigh.. I already have it in my head that whatever i weigh today is no big deal...

I really do luv you all.. You guys rock my world.. T a great big hug and smooch to you....

Smoochez and smacks to all......

[Want_2_B_Free]

Hey Pattie. I think doing WW is great. Like Shelly said, they have an easy plan (at least as easy as dieting can be). I like the flexibility. To me, that is the key to success. Being on a diet usually makes me feel restricted. Kind of like when a teen wants to make their own descisions and they rebel against their parents. I rebel against my mind and sabotage diets. If I tell myself no more cake, what do I do, eat more cake. Cathy said it best, me and my body/mind don't work well together. With WW, you can have your cake and eat it too, and still see results on the scale and in the clothes. You go girl.....

[jomarie88]

Awesome job, Pattie~ I'm so glad things are workin' out for you. Hey, did you still wanna get together when I come to Carlsbad early June? If so, PM me your phone number and I'll do the same. :)

[redgrldj]

Thanks for the support Monte... I am liking it.. I havn't cut out any foods, just the amount of them I eat..

Joanna.. I will be sending you note with my number in it... If we can align our schedules I will be there...

[Rini]

Hi Pattie! Hi Jess! Congratulations on joining weight watchers its a terrfic program and the more support you get/seek the more successful you will be and i know you both will be super success stories! Keep up the good work!

[redgrldj]

Awwww Rini.. Luv ya girly.... I bought the passporter for Disney.. Thanks for the tip...

[Rini]

Great to here that Pattie i never leave for a sdisney trip without one. Did you get the newest version? Hubby and i ate at Jiko's for his birthday it was really yummy! I had scallops so that was very kind to my band! Luv ya right back!

[redgrldj]

I am trying to figure out where to have a special meal with each kid... I am thinking about the tea at the grand floridian for Sam and lunch at sci fi cafe for Josh... Any other ideas???/



Great to here that Pattie i never leave for a sdisney trip without one. Did you get the newest version? Hubby and i ate at Jiko's for his birthday it was really yummy! I had scallops so that was very kind to my band! Luv ya right back!

[Rini]

hmmm. i had lunch at the sci fi once it was nice. You sit in a booth which is a car and you feel like you are sitting outdoors at a drive through movie like in the old days when they had outdoor movies. the waitress comes up to your car and take your order and they play these sci-fi clips on the large screen in front of you.Its pretty cool for the kids.
The show lunch places are hard to book but you can try i forget the names..i think they have one at the Polynesean hotel..some kind of luau.
The wispering canyon is kind of interesting bc its not very quite and the waiters can get pretty loud. for example my husband ordered a large soda and they brought him the GINORMOUS cup it was larger than his head..kind of silly.
The kids usually like the character breakfasts..the one at cape may is nice at the beach club.i'll try to think of another one if i can but if you see a place int he paqssporter as me ive been to lots of them

["Just Jess"]

thanks, rini! and glad you're recovering nicely from surgery, pattie!

[MoOrLess]

first week........... CHECK! i lost 3.8 lbs.! woo hoo!!!

i'm so glad that i joined with my neighbor! we've been walking 2.5 miles around the navy stadium down the road from us - it's been great!!!! she also lost over 3lbs. i'm happy --- good successful 1st week!!!! :)

pattie - good luck with your procedure!

I'm so excited for you Jess! Pattie has been kickin' butt and taking names - and you are doing the same!!! You worked your behind off with the band and showed everyone how great it works - now you're doing the same thing with WW -- good for you! I'm so proud of you - you never give up!!!!

["Just Jess"]

ok - i lost 2lbs. this week!!! :) making it a total of 5.8 for my 1st 2 weeks!!!!!!!!! i've also walked the navy stadium 6 times since joining. it's 1.25 miles a lap and we've worked our way up to 3 laps thus far!!! WOOOP! so proud of myself!

[wingsfly825]

you should be proud of yourself jess thats wonderful..congrats

[MoOrLess]

ok - i lost 2lbs. this week!!! :) making it a total of 5.8 for my 1st 2 weeks!!!!!!!!! i've also walked the navy stadium 6 times since joining. it's 1.25 miles a lap and we've worked our way up to 3 laps thus far!!! WOOOP! so proud of myself!

I knew you could do it Jess! Congrats girl - you're doing awesome! as always!

[redgrldj]

Jess you rock.. I am so happy to see these happy posts from you... You inspire me to be better .... i can't wait for the martini trolley ride...

[redgrldj]

oops a martini is 4 to 5 points depending on the flavor LOL

[MoOrLess]

Jess you rock.. I am so happy to see these happy posts from you... You inspire me to be better .... i can't wait for the martini trolley ride...

good thing I signed up for the trolley ride! lol -- I don't count POINTS :pound:

[wingsfly825]

Pattie your an inspiration to us all....god bless

[redgrldj]

I am saving my 35 whatever points so I can have 7 LOL.. Oh have I mentioned I have a thing about dancing on tables or bars( oops said bras instead of bars first time) when umm intoxicated.. LOL

[MoOrLess]

I am saving my 35 whatever points so I can have 7 LOL.. Oh have I mentioned I have a thing about dancing on tables or bars( oops said bras instead of bars first time) when umm intoxicated.. LOL

how exactly does one dance on a bra? ROFL

[MoOrLess]

ROFL>>>>>>>>>>>.it's all the bra talk~

[redgrldj]

it is.. all I think about are bra's and bewbies now..

[MoOrLess]

it is.. all I think about are bra's and bewbies now..

and rightfully so :wink2:

[Want_2_B_Free]

it is.. all I think about are bra's and bewbies now..

Glad to see we have a lot in common. LMAO......

[Want_2_B_Free]

Go figure, my 800th post wasn't about the lapband it was about boobs. LOL...
Hi Rini, how's the posting coming along?

[redgrldj]

Oh did I mention my regular meeting is canceled on Monday, so I am getting my booty outta bed Early Sunday to make a 7:30 weigh in.. I must be insane... But knowing I am meeting up with others from the Monday morning meeting is keeping me from pigging out right now LOL.. Hope everyone had a great week so far...

[MoOrLess]

Pattie good for you! It definitely helps when there is a little friendly peer pressure when it comes to eating well lol.....have a restful weekend girl - I know you have a lot on your plate.

["Just Jess"]

thanks! thanks!

and have you heard of these new "skinny girl" martinis and margaritas??

[Rini]

monte the posting not going well the last two days because i was supposed to start a trial yesterday but the defednant was in a facility with swine flu outbreak and his lawyer didn't want to sit next to him.roflmao so he didnt get produced to court.lol. so now i have to wait till 6/18 for that trial but i have another one coming up next friday..its a vicious cycle.

[redgrldj]

Jess.. I bought bethenny's book Naturally thin... She is the owner of skinny girl cocktails.. I love her on house wives of N.Y.....

[MoOrLess]

Jess.. I bought bethenny's book Naturally thin... She is the owner of skinny girl cocktails.. I love her on house wives of N.Y.....

it's too funny -- I started watching the NY Housewives and I'm trying to bear with the NJ Housewives...they are a bit much so we shall see if I stick with them lol...too funny you bought her book.

[redgrldj]

I like NY.. Atlanta was too ghetto.. O.C. is soo fake.. I am going to take New jersey for a spin...But already Dina grates on my nerves...

[MoOrLess]

yeah NJ is def not NY....I never saw Atlanta or the OC - sounds like I didn't miss much lol

[redgrldj]

I think NJ is going to have some weird drama..

[MoOrLess]

I think NJ is going to have some weird drama..

ya think? I told my daughter at least NY pretended to have some class lol

["Just Jess"]

looooooooooooove skinny girl cocktails!!!

hated WW this week --- gained 2. ugh!!! that puts me at down 3 total. here's to a BETTER week!!!!!!!!!!

also - got these new sneaks that i LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE. the nike+ ones that sync with your ipod - they're SUPER fabulous!!!!! they motivate me to walk more!!!!!!

[stac1982]

Hey y'all not bandless, but I joined WW! I know. . a litle silly, but my mom needs to go and I said I would go with her. Plus it is great for accountability, which I need. I have not found too much in the way of support groups here. This will be my second week, so let's see how it goes. I just find it easy to keep up with the food, although I have a hard time eating the points given to me with my band unless I eat some crap sometimes. Maybe I can donate some of my points to y'all!

["Just Jess"]

honestly stacey, you shuold talk to the leader privately after the meeting and explain your circumstances and see what they suggestion for # of points for you. i have my meeting tonight. my neighbor and i have been walking, walking, walking almost every night - so i'm hoping i lost the 2 i gained last week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[stac1982]

I may do that next week. I lost 1.5 today. Not bad. . .my mom lost 3.5!!! She has been walking a lot more than me. Good luck!

PS I almost didn't know who you were because you changed your name!

["Just Jess"]

changed my name bc i had friends (well, so-called friends) "searching me" who found out i had surgery back home ---- and i found it riduculous. so after experimenting with google search for about an hour - i finally put an end to that!!!

ps - congrats on your loss this week... i lost 1.2 at myself tonight!!!

pps - GO YOUR MOMMA!!!!! WOO HOO!

[stac1982]

Great job girl!

[redgrldj]

Ok I am finally back at my posted weight.. My surgery really messed my weight loss up.. I am good with it though.. Stacey I am doing WW with my mom and sis.. I am not sure if it makes it easier or not... I won't weigh in this week, I am leaving for Vegas in the A.M. before the meeting would even begin.. Good luck to all of you...

[stac1982]

Whoop Whoop 3 pounds this week!!! Mom gained .5, she was a little disappointed. How about y'all?

[MoOrLess]

I just had to peek in and say congrats!!! I'm so glad WW is working for all of you. I don't care if you're banded, were, or waiting to be....it takes discipline - losing is losing no matter how you do it! Congrats and kudos ladies!

[redgrldj]

I didn't weigh in this week, was on my way to vegas... I will weigh in Monday.. I am trying to stay off the scale here at home.. I posted elsewhere, that after not having a period for a year, my body decided to give me one.. I am in the middle of the worse period I have ever had... Thank goodness I am home and can take something to get rid of all this bloating... I am back to not being able to take my wedding ring off..

Good luck and happy losing to all ..

[Kim G]

Stacey look at you girl 3 pounds! I just saw this thread. Keep up the good work girl!

[redgrldj]

Ok it is Monday.. WW weigh in day for me.. I am sitting here trying to talk myself out of going.. I am having hormone issues.. I have not had a period in a year and last week It came back with a vengence.. It is still going strong.. I know I am up a couple pounds and it freaks me out.. I cannot believe 1 day I was in menopause and the next I have all these raging freaking hormones floating.. This sucks...

I am going up to shower and get ready to go to WW.. Hopefully I don't talk myself out of going...

["Just Jess"]

good luck, pattie!!!!!!!!

[redgrldj]

Ok i went to WW.. I am up a pound, so that is not as bad as I thought it was going to be... I am ok with it.. My life is crazy... I am hopeing it will calm down sooner or later..

[stac1982]

Girl I am glad you went! Don't even feel bad. . .I dread going tomorrow. I have not been good at all. It has been a really weird week emotionally for me. I thought I might be preggers, which is a good thing (we are trying). But the reality of it scared me for some reason. (I know I am crazy!) Well after 6 days of going back and forth, I am definitely not. Of course this made me all crazy again! I haven't kept up with my points at all this week. I will do better tomorrow!

[redgrldj]

I am just thankful to be staying at a level weight.. I spent 3 days in Vegas last week than got my period that was a year late.. I leave early Saturday morning for Florida and things are really crazy around my house right now..