anyone on WW??

[Aggie_Ama]

For you Excel junkies, I do WW through Excel. I cannot take credit for it, a friend designed it but it is really cool. I am hoping to send it over to my Palm Pilot and get moving along since I cancelled my WW online account.

I did get a compliment from someone at work today who asked if I was training for a marathon since I am getting leaner. I still feel like I have a way to go but someone saying something made me feel better. Today I am also forcing more water in my routine. Our work provides a fridge of sodas which makes me neglect water but I started running again and I need to be hydrated!

[Susan Otcenas]

I want to take a moment to thank you ladies for your encouragement last week. I was having a low moment, and your words were just what I needed to keep me motivated.

My WW week ended last night. True to my plan, I skipped my Weds & Fri workout last week, giving my body a rest until Saturday. I also ate 100% of my weekly points AND 100% of my APs. I even ate 2.5 more points beyond that, just 'cuz I felt like it.

The results? I'm over my head cold. Yay! My weigh-in this morning was successful (-2.5 lbs from last Weds.) and I had an awesome run workout this morning. Basically, I'm feeling re-energized.

So, thanks again to all of you for helping me work through it!

Susan

[greycoral]

Anyone have some good ideas for snacks? I have fallen into a rut where I'm eating three big meals again, I need to switch it back up to smaller meals. Problem is, I have never been a "snacker". the only thing I can think of is fruit or granola bars or something, and I've already grown very tired of those.

Anyone have any good snacks? Something that I can pack in the morning and eat through the day, and I also do not have access to a refrigerator or a microwave/oven (though I can put an ice pack in my lunch bag)

[Susan Otcenas]

http://www.genisoy.com/products/snacks/soy-crisps/

I'm partial to the Ranch flavor. 17 crisps in a servings (they're kind of like little mini rice cakes, but soy instead). 2 points.

They satisfy my put-hand-to-mouth-repeatedly snacking urge. :-)

Also 1/4 cup (unpopped) air-popped popcorn plain makes a really big bowl of popcorn. Again, 2 points. Packed in baggies, it would make multiple snacks throughout the workday.

Susan

[uforgot]

Hey, how is everyone doing? I rejoined last night after a 4 month layoff. I need some success stories!

[maillotpois]

I've been a bit quiet but I rejoined at the end of last year. (Lifetime member for 20 years now, but had about 35 lbs to lose after a couple of really off years). Anyway I am down almost 10 pounds. Following the program loosely, mostly there for the once a week weigh in and accountability.

I am also doing a pretty intense cycling training program and really focusing on fuelling solidly for the days I ride and following the program strictly on the days I do not. Trying to stuck to whole foods, whole grains. Lower carb on the days I don't ride. Remembering that when you do a tough ride, the refuelling occurs within the half hour afterward, and is not an excuse for an entire pizza later that night.

I get re-assessed next week at my training center (body fat, lactate thresholds). That data, I hope, will be very encouraging.

[ASammy1]

I just started again this week after stopping in Sept. My Dr changed my meds around and I've gained 15 lbs since then.

I am doing in on my own and not going through a WW center. My company used to offer the WW at work program where they would cover 1/2 of the cost, but that was cut after the economy tanked. What's helping me get through it and stay accountable is blogging about my highs and lows. Like yesterday, it was a bad day for me. Then I blogged about it and ended on a positive note. Today I feel good about myself and the choices I'm making.