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Post by Connie on Apr 1, 2008 14:32:42 GMT -5
I decided to get serious about it so yesterday I read up all I could on the weight watchers program. I've been trying it out today and so far I really like it!
The one thing I discovered.. all the foods I love all have the highest point values.. well of course they do! However I've been learning how to still get to eat what I like but to make adjustments so that I can stay within the point value.
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Post by Heavenly ♥ on Apr 1, 2008 19:13:09 GMT -5
Good for you Connie !!
Take fish oil too.
It helps w/ metabolism.
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Post by audrey on Apr 1, 2008 20:04:07 GMT -5
Connie,
I have about 6 Weight Watchers cookbooks. Tell me what you like...chicken, beef etc and I'll post a few recipes and their point values for you.
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Post by Connie on Apr 1, 2008 20:27:26 GMT -5
Tacos.. LOL... Enchiladas... haha... all the things that have high points!
Okay... we eat a lot of both beef and chicken so some good recipes would be much appreciated! I am really liking it! Earlier I checked the points on the salmon after I decided to make it and it was 7 points! I was very saddened but then realized it was 7 points for 6 oz's well I only had about two ounces plus my salad which I was careful with the dressing so the whole dinner was about 5 points and probably less... so I have a few extras left... Plus I am working on the flexplan so I have a few extra points a day. Breakfast was the most depressing.. two poached eggs and two slices of toast with just a touch of butter was around 7 points but that's also why I like this plan.... I am more concious of how much butter and mayo and things I am using.
All in all it has been a REALLY easy day as far as dieting goes. I don't even have to give up Pepsi!
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Post by audrey on Apr 2, 2008 8:14:34 GMT -5
Ok...tonight I'll post some recipes for you in the recipe section....a few hints on the breakfast....we switched to egg beater type products. You can't have a poached egg, but it's far lower in points. I will fry an egg and then throw away the yolk. I'll make egg salad with 3 eggs and throw away 2 of the yolks. All of this helps cut down points.
On the bread, look for wheat and grain and high fiber. There are a few brands we buy. I like the 12 grain much better than the 7 grain.
Mayo...we use low fat or light. One is a bit less in calories than the other.
Go to the meetings. You'll tons and tons of ideas there. Ok...recipes coming up tonight
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Post by Connie on Apr 2, 2008 12:01:32 GMT -5
Thanks Audrey! I added a recipe thread to the dieters board here.
You are SO lucky to be able to make changes like you do. I refuse to eat "fat free" or "light" anything. Terrible huh? My thought process is that I need to make long term changes and I don't like the taste of low fat or diet anything. I am willing to make changes in how I eat though so it's a start. For instance instead of using two tablespoons of mayo I can get by and still have the flavor with just a tsp. Instead frying eggs in oil.. poach them in water (I LOVE the yolks) and instead of two pieces of toast just have one.
Yesterday I had a small hamburger and used just a tiny amt of mayo but added a lot of mustard for flavor and then skipped the cheese or anything else fatty. I also tore off and threw away all the extra bread from around the hamburger to cut the calories a bit.
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Post by audrey on Apr 2, 2008 19:55:55 GMT -5
Connie,
Unfortunately I'm about to leave for the night, but I'll try tomorrow to post those recipes for you.
Here's some hints for you though...
You say you don't like low fat mayo...have you tried it??? There are 3 types of mayo, light and low fat. I We used to use only the regular...then we switched to light...then we switched to low fat. It was a process.
Bread....check calories on bread. Not all breads are the same. I only eat wheat buns for hamburgers and hot dogs.
Eggs...there are low cholesterol eggs...not sure how they meausure up in calories and fat.
I'll try to keep sharing other tips like this as the days pass...and I promise you a few recipes tomorrow straight from the WW cookbook.
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Post by Becca on Apr 2, 2008 23:10:40 GMT -5
Connie, I try a lot of low fat foods. Some are great and some are awful. I would say give them a chance and you'll find some great ones.
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Post by Connie on Apr 3, 2008 10:41:53 GMT -5
Im trying.. going to try the fat free sour cream tonight... crossing my fingers..
Thank you both for all the hints and tips and keep them coming.. I noticed today there are all kinds of 0 calorie foods... I bought the "I can't believe it's not butter" spray and will try it on baked potatoes tomorrow..
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Post by audrey on Apr 3, 2008 19:53:24 GMT -5
Are you familiar with Watkins? I've had an account with them for years now. They make both a butter salt and a cheese salt that are awesome on baked potatoes. Do you have Trader Joes? They have a Cilantro salad dressing that is AWESOME. Try it on a baked potatoe. If you prefer another type of dressing, try non fat dressing of your choice on your potatoes.
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Post by audrey on Apr 3, 2008 19:54:46 GMT -5
About tacos....Connie, you know I love them, love them, love them. I just eat one when I make them. If I want more...I'll eat the insides without the shell and without cheese  |
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Post by Connie on Apr 3, 2008 21:25:42 GMT -5
Funny you mention that! Today when I looked at the points for each ingredient I found that the way I make them and just by cutting back on the cheese and using the fat free sour cream I could have two for just around 7 points... well when dinner time came around I was happy with one! Let me tell you though.. that one taco tasted SOOOO darn good! Im already looking forward to breakfast.. lol
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Post by saydee1998 on Apr 19, 2008 23:56:54 GMT -5
IM DOING WEIGHT WATCHERS ALSO I HAVE LOST 20 POUNS IN 2 MONTHS I THINK ITS GREAT.HERES A FEW SNACK IDEAS 100 CAL PACK POPCORN THE WHOLE BAG IS PNLY 1 POINT AND SKINNY COW ICE CREAM ONLY 3 POINTS FOR ONE OF THOSE AND ITS A BIG ICE CREAM SANDWICH.I ALSO LIKE CRACKER JACKS BUTTER TOFFEE RICE CAKES YHOSE ARE 1 POINT AND I EAT ALOT OF THE 100 CAL PACK CHIPS ITS JUST ALL IN MODERATION ALL THE 100 CAL PACK FOOD IS THE REAL THING JUST SMALLER SIZES.
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Post by Connie on Apr 20, 2008 9:56:08 GMT -5
Thanks Saydee.. Congrats on your loss!
I've actually been wanting to try the skinny cow ice cream.. just waiting for it to actually warm up here so I can eat ice cream.
Any more ideas and thoughts are certainly welcome and would love for you to post more here on what you are doing and how your program is working out for you.
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Post by audrey on Apr 20, 2008 22:34:36 GMT -5
Connie, If you like ice cream, Weight Watchers makes several items. I find them at Albertsons here. I know other stores carry some products. They have ice cream sandwiches, fudgicles, toffee bars and more here Each item is either 1 or 2 points. |
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