Weight Watchers - Page 21

wishinhopin · #**301** 04-14-2004, 03:20 PM

I've been doing pretty well recently. I'm trying to get in the habit of just being aware of what I'm eating, and not eating just because I'm bored. Yesterday I read an article in I think Marie Claire about an American editor and a French editor who traded diets for a week or so...it was so interesting! The French lady was so stressed to have to follow the "typical" American diet (lots of snacks, at least one soda a day, pre-packaged, processed food), and it really made me consider the kinds of things that I eat. After reading the American's viewpoint on her week, I was really craving French food SO BAD. All the talk about crusty loaves of bread, good wine...it just sounded so much more appealing. At the end of the week (two weeks maybe, whatever) the American woman on the French diet had lost like 4 pounds. The French woman who had been eating all "lowfat" American foods had gained weight. So it really demonstrated to me what the reality of my eating situation is. I decided I was going to try to be more French...eat whole natural foods, sit down and take time with my meals, savor the rich flavors, etc. So last night my friend and I got a loaf of sourdough bread, some edam cheese, and green apples. I really got into taking the time to cut the apples up, prepare an oil and vinegar dip, etc. It was a nice little process that forced me to slow down and appreciate what I was eating. I don't know if I went over my points limit- and I don't really care. I ate good healthy food, and enjoyed my meal, and now I'm craving more "real" food- ie not some sugary pre-made meal. This is all rambling, so thanks for listening if you've read this far...also though, when I went last week to meeting I had gained 2.6 pounds. But that was around my period, so I was hoping it was just water weight. I tried to be food conscious this week, and when I went in, I had lost 2.4 pounds, putting me at only .2 above my start weight. I'm feeling good about things!

alphaiota · #**302** 04-14-2004, 04:23 PM

i've found the same thing in terms of the foods i eat. when i feel like being "bad" i eat things like bread or crackers and gouda cheese with some apple slices. my cousin and i go to this wine bar in town and get that along with a glass of wine and just enjoy. the cheese board they sell though has dried fruits and nuts as well. oh so good.

shelley j
sigma k

adpialumcsuc · #**303** 04-15-2004, 02:55 PM

I am excited because I am down 3 more lbs. It has been 2 weeks since I last weighed. I finally was able to get past that damn plateau

mshoole · #**304** 04-15-2004, 06:01 PM

good job adpialumcsuc...

To answer a question probably a page back..yes writing down every little thing you eat is good...Because it will allow you to know what good things you are eating, what bad things you are eating, what types of food you eat too much of, how much water you actually do drink.

For me it has been the water thing, I would rather drink coffee, or milk, or juice, but coffee and juice in particular only account for something like 2 glassees of water. Which means I need another x amount of glasses of water.

Write things down guys, I have faith in all of you.

MS

CatStarESP4 · #**305** 04-16-2004, 01:52 AM

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Originally posted by wishinhopin
I've been doing pretty well recently. I'm trying to get in the habit of just being aware of what I'm eating, and not eating just because I'm bored. Yesterday I read an article in I think Marie Claire about an American editor and a French editor who traded diets for a week or so...it was so interesting! The French lady was so stressed to have to follow the "typical" American diet (lots of snacks, at least one soda a day, pre-packaged, processed food), and it really made me consider the kinds of things that I eat. After reading the American's viewpoint on her week, I was really craving French food SO BAD. All the talk about crusty loaves of bread, good wine...it just sounded so much more appealing. At the end of the week (two weeks maybe, whatever) the American woman on the French diet had lost like 4 pounds. The French woman who had been eating all "lowfat" American foods had gained weight. So it really demonstrated to me what the reality of my eating situation is. I decided I was going to try to be more French...eat whole natural foods, sit down and take time with my meals, savor the rich flavors, etc. So last night my friend and I got a loaf of sourdough bread, some edam cheese, and green apples. I really got into taking the time to cut the apples up, prepare an oil and vinegar dip, etc. It was a nice little process that forced me to slow down and appreciate what I was eating. I don't know if I went over my points limit- and I don't really care. I ate good healthy food, and enjoyed my meal, and now I'm craving more "real" food- ie not some sugary pre-made meal. This is all rambling, so thanks for listening if you've read this far...also though, when I went last week to meeting I had gained 2.6 pounds. But that was around my period, so I was hoping it was just water weight. I tried to be food conscious this week, and when I went in, I had lost 2.4 pounds, putting me at only .2 above my start weight. I'm feeling good about things!

Also, don't forget that in Europe the portion sizes are smaller than in America. There is also the French Paradox in which they eat rich food, but little or no weight gain. Why? Small portions of food could be the factor.

wishinhopin · #**306** 04-16-2004, 08:48 PM

Who got her 5 pound bookmark? Oh I think it was me....6.2 altogether, I'm so proud. Now only a few more before I can get something shiny for 10 pounds....

mshoole · #**307** 04-16-2004, 08:49 PM

wishinhopin

Congrats on your 5 lb bookmark...im so very happy for oyu..keep up the good work

MS

chideltjen · #**308** 04-19-2004, 05:37 PM

what else factors into to weight when you step on a scale?

I feel like Bridgette Jones sometimes.

HOW does one person gain/lose 2.5 pounds in 2 days/overnight/in two hours?????

I get on the scale last week before my break from the gym and I weigh one weight. I go on Saturday for the first time in a week, i have eaten about the same thing for the past week and I am suddenly 2.5 pound lighter. Not that I am complaining. But what's with all the weight fluctuation? This is why I keep telling my trainer i am not losing weight... cuz the scale says something different every time i go in.

ARGH! and i am really hungry too...

rainbowbrightCS · #**309** 04-19-2004, 09:52 PM

I am happy to report that I have lost about 12 pounds. I (am going to be very honest, dont laugh at me) I was a size 13/14 and I just bought a size 11/12 and they fit perfectly.... they were made for me... I am not longer an extra large... now I am a large... and once I have my breast reduction I will be small still!

GO ME!

CatStarESP4 · #**310** 04-19-2004, 11:23 PM

I didn't go to my meeting tonight, some friends of my parents invited us for dinner. I hope to go to a meeting at a nearby center before I leave for Long Island.

Lady Pi Phi · #**311** 04-20-2004, 09:41 AM

I am really making the effort to get back on track. I'm pretty sure I've put back on most if not all the weight I lost.
I'm tracking my points, and really trying to make better food choices.
I went to the gym on sunday and just did 45 minutes of cardio. I'm just going to work out slowly because qwe all know how much I hate going to the gym. I'm going to try and go again on friday for some more cardio and I have a hockey tournament saturday and sunday so I should get plenty of excercise in.

So wish me luck again!

adpialumcsuc · #**312** 04-20-2004, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lady Pi Phi
I am really making the effort to get back on track. I'm pretty sure I've put back on most if not all the weight I lost.
I'm tracking my points, and really trying to make better food choices.
I went to the gym on sunday and just did 45 minutes of cardio. I'm just going to work out slowly because qwe all know how much I hate going to the gym. I'm going to try and go again on friday for some more cardio and I have a hockey tournament saturday and sunday so I should get plenty of excercise in.

So wish me luck again!

Good for you

alphaiota · #**313** 04-20-2004, 01:54 PM

i've been slipping a lot lately on my diet so hopefully after i get back from vacation i'll be able to get back on track.
actually the stress i'v had for the past couple of days has kept me from eating cuz i can't handle food on such a tense stomach. oh well.

shelley j
sigma k

mshoole · #**314** 04-20-2004, 02:58 PM

I went today to the meeting and we talked about Stressed=Dessert spelled backwards. Guess what for all of us that have the notion to eat when we get stressed. DONT DO IT!!! Make a plan is what we came up with. And to give more hope, I lost 6.2 lbs. All of my "extra-excersing" from soccer this past weekend came in handy...YEAH for me..Good Luck to all

adpialumcsuc · #**315** 04-21-2004, 01:26 PM

Yeah I lost another 1. I am really ok with the slow loss. If I can loose 1 lbs every week I'll be very happy. Who knows I may loose more some other weeks