I just wanted to say Way to go Kristi! I know last week you were frustrated, and I see you didn't stop! Congrats on loosing two more lbs! I too struggle getting past the month mark. I have been doing weight watchers at work for 11 weeks, however I really have only been doing it for two weeks. Meaning I have only actually been really trying for two weeks, and if it is paying off. I am going to make it over that month hump this time, and you girls are an inspiration. Thanks! Oh by the way, I found out that the a Medium bowl of Rubmi's Bahama Mama's Tortilla soup is only 3 points. Not bad. It was really tasty too! Try it!

Sam

Weigh-In #6

I am so excited! I get to go on a cruise next week!! My first thought was, "I'm not going to weigh-in for the next two weeks". BAD IDEA! I am doing so good, I have lost 9 pounds so far and I do not want to mess this up! I still want to enjoy the food on this cruise, but I am going to try my hardest to be good and be more active so that I can enjoy a little more than I am now. So hopefully I don't gain anything, but my goal is to not gain more than 2 cupcakes if I have to gain anything, but I'm going to try not to. Wish me luck! :) And keep up the good work! If anyone has any helpful hints or more recipes or something that's their favorite, feel free to share!

Mindy (12 cupcakes): 1 cupcake lost/11 to go
Kristi (41 cupcakes): 2 cupcakes lost/39 to go
Peggy (8 cupcakes): 0 cupcakes lost/gain
Debbie (19 cupcakes):
Megan (9 cupcakes):
Sam (18 cupcakes): 5.8 cupcakes lost/14.2 to go

(I am going to try and post weigh-in #7 next week before I leave, but if it's not up by sunday evening, will someone else please do it?! Thanks & I will post weigh-in #8 when I get home on October 5 or 6)

I'm finally ready.....

Ok last but not least, this is Kristi's mom Debbie and I am ready to officially start now. I am slow because we went on a cruise a week ago, but now I am more motivated than ever (thanks to the all night buffet). I have been on and off Weight Watchers since I was about 12 years old. I have tried other weight loss plans over the years, but always go back to WW because it is the only one that you can actually stay on long term. I have lost tons of weight over the years and if I can ever figure out that it is easier to just stay on it after you lose the weight I wouldn't have to start again and again. A couple of years ago I lost 30 lbs. on WW and I have put most of it back on, I feel gross. It feels so much better to be thin(er)! So here it goes again hopefully I will do better at keeping it off this time around. It is so much more fun to go shopping when you are thin, you have more energy, you feel so much healthier and it does wonders for your self-esteem. It helps to read everyone's encouraging stories, like reading about Peggy losing 8 lbs. and having to buy new pants sounds fun to me! So keep the stories and encouragement coming and I will also participate.
Good luck! Keep up the good work everyone and don't get discouraged. It is so worth it!
-Debbie

Bummer!

Ugh.. I had a HORRIBLE week.. I fell off the wagon on Thursday and it didn't get any better.. I ate out ALOT and it obviously shows with my 2 pound gain. I am getting a little discouraged.. I can always keep it up for a month and then I waiver and I guess my month is up so I started to waiver. I am NOT going to give up though.. I just have to try EXTRA hard this week to lose those 2 pounds I put on and then some.. I KNOW weight watchers works and I just need to get back in the swing of things.. it sucks to gain, but I just needed to vent.. so I am going to get back on the ball this week I know I can do it.. Good luck to everyone else this week!
-Kristi

Okay, I've been pretty silent for a while so I guess I should put in my 2 cents worth. I feel good about my progress so far- 8 pounds! I want to keep it going and make this a lifestyle habit. I can sure tell a difference in how I feel when I don't eat CRAP! I love eating clean and healthy. And I love the way it feels when my clothes feel looser. Dang it, I might have to go buy some smaller pants! Sorry I'm just talking about myself. You guys are doing awesome--those of you who are posting. You should be so proud of yourselves! Kristi and Mindy--what are you going to call this website when we are actually skinny? This is definitely not an easy thing to do but it will be so worth it. I promise I will post a recipe but I need to find a good one. Keep it up (or down) everyone!

Snack Ideas!

What is everyone's favorite snack or snacks and how many points??
**Please log in and add to the list!

• Skinny Cow mini fudge popsicles...1 point
• Banana...2 points
• 100 calorie packs (cookies and crackers)...2 points
• Quakes (small rice cakes, I like the cheese ones)...2 points for 9 rice cakes!!
• Weight Watcher giant cookies and cream popsicle...2 points
• FRUIT is good! (most fruit)...1 point
• Apple Sauce w/cinnamon(individuals)...1 point
• Weight Watcher string cheese...1 point
• Sugar Free Vanilla Pudding snack + 1/2c. canned pure pumpkin, add splenda &/or pumpkin pie spice. Only 1 point (WW website) sounds good but I haven't tried it yet.
• 8 stalks of Celery and 1/2 cup salsa--1 point (WW website)
• 2 oz. sliced lean turkey breast and 2 pickle spears-- 1 point (WW website)
• 1 cup of sugar free jello chocolate pudding, half a banana (sliced) and a dollop of sugar free cool whip (couldn't tell you the points...sorry)

Weigh-In #5

Wow! It feels great to lose some weight! Why didn't I do this like 5 years ago?? Oh yeah, it's hard, but it is WORTH IT!! I am so excited that I have been dropping 2 cupcakes every week (hopefully I don't jinx myself)! Right now I am just watching what and how much I eat. I haven't been doing much exercise, but I do hope to add that to my routine soon! I hope everything is going well with everyone! It would be fun to hear from you just to see how things are going for you, so feel free to post a comment or something. THANKS -Mindy

Mindy (14 cupcakes): 2 cupcakes lost/12 to go
Kristi (39 cupcakes): 2 cupcakes gained/41 to go
Peggy (10 1/2 cupcakes): 2 1/2 cupcakes lost/8 to go
Debbie (19 cupcakes):
Megan (9 cupcakes):
Sam (20 cupcakes): 2 cupcakes lost/18 to go

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