So. I did it - I put my wallet where my mouth is and I joined Weight Watchers!

[kellyschool1]

I am down 4.8 today at weigh in. 2 ounces from my 5 pound goal for the first week. Its good but I can do better! 2 ounces will be gone for next week.

Now the reason I sound like that is if I say "Oh its only 2 ounces" then I will eventually wont hold myself accountable for anything in the future. For instance "Oh its only a few chips" ect ect.... I have always thought that way "Oh its only" and I know for myself that it doesnt work for me and it ruins my goals LOL! If you gals know what I mean. But I am thrilled I am down 4.8!

[AmberLab]

Whoop-whoop! Awesome Kelly!

[Zonny]

Woohoo, that's a great loss!

[kellyschool1]

Thank you!!! I havent been at this weight in awhile!!!! I do truly love WW

[poutze]

i am down 1.4 this week, total of 11.2

[kellyschool1]

WTG Poutze!!!!

[AmberLab]

i am down 1.4 this week, total of 11.2

Awesome poutze!

[FallenPixels]

Way to go, kelly & poutze

Kelly, as much as I understand the 'its only' feeling, WW are big on saying if you do want a few chips etc, eat them so you don't crazy crave them and can also ruin your goals.

What I do with those items is, as soon as I get home, I ziplock them into portions and write the points on the bag, so if I want chips for example, I do have them, but I look at the bag and ask myself, do I have xyz points in my allowance today?

I also made some substitutes to the type of snacks I buy, for a chip craving, Quaker Crispy Mini's are 2pts for a reasonable snack serving, Kettle Baked Chips are really good if you want 'real chips'

I do the same for cookies, I bought a box of Cadbury fingers at NF and they are all packaged up in 3 finger portions (2pts)

so if I want that snack, I know its exactly 2 pts (or however many, some are 1 or 3). If I have been using a lot of points that day, I look at the bag, think uh that is 2 more points I can have for dinner and put it back, writing the points really big on the baggie makes it very noticable

[FallenPixels]

Completely random, did you know that VH Cooking Sauce has 2x points of their Stir Fry Sauce?

[kellyschool1]

Way to go, kelly & poutze

Kelly, as much as I understand the 'its only' feeling, WW are big on saying if you do want a few chips etc, eat them so you don't crazy crave them and can also ruin your goals.

What I do with those items is, as soon as I get home, I ziplock them into portions and write the points on the bag, so if I want chips for example, I do have them, but I look at the bag and ask myself, do I have xyz points in my allowance today?

I also made some substitutes to the type of snacks I buy, for a chip craving, Quaker Crispy Mini's are 2pts for a reasonable snack serving, Kettle Baked Chips are really good if you want 'real chips'

I do the same for cookies, I bought a box of Cadbury fingers at NF and they are all packaged up in 3 finger portions (2pts)

so if I want that snack, I know its exactly 2 pts (or however many, some are 1 or 3). If I have been using a lot of points that day, I look at the bag, think uh that is 2 more points I can have for dinner and put it back, writing the points really big on the baggie makes it very noticable

Thanks FallenPixels! I just dont want to mess up. Today I have eaten more points. i have 11 left for the rest of the day! last week being my first week i would have that left almost everyday. I really likee thinsations and luckily they are on sale at GT this week and I like the special K bars! i have written the points on a few things that I am able to write on. I am still enjoying WW. I want to lose at least (I want to say 20 pounds) before I start dabbling in the 'goof stuff' ex. chips! I honestly dont have any craving for anyt of it right now, when I start to then I will look into getting some and I will def pre pack them and mark the points like you suggested! I am feeling so good since on the program. I am getting a bit more confidence in my looks and have very little digestive problems now! YAY!

[Zonny]

I was down another .6. I've started hitting the gym twice a week with DH, while DS has a class in the pool or elsewhere in the facility. Great motivation!

[kellyschool1]

WTG Zonny!!! I bet you after a few times going it will make you feel great and give you motivation to go more! And then you will love it. I love doing my Zumba excersie. I feel accomplished!

[FallenPixels]

WTG Zonny!

Kelly, if you are under on your points too much you find you will not lose or even gain, that is why Amberlab and I both put our points back up recently

[kellyschool1]

Yesterday I pretty much ate them all but 2 . So I ate 32 out of 34. Tonight I am going to The Keg for dinner for my anniversary! i have looked up the points. My steak will be 11 points. Baked potatoe and mashed is crazy points. So I am going to have steak salad and or Veg. But depending on what I eat during today I might get a baked potatoe. To eat my points.

[FallenPixels]

we have a work function tonight with a 4 course dinner including steak and chocolate fudge tart - kill me now