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Hey Colette, , Can I Cp the address to this board on a private board at world crossing so I can have access to it regardless of where I am at? I have it saved in bookmarks on my living room computer but I would like to have access to it when I am at my mom's or sisters. This isn't something yo...
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Ok...got 2 'serts posted!
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I got the Brownie Pie posted. Not only does it sound wonderful!!!! But it is a great hot weather dessert if you ask me!
The other is the one I am making today for my parents coming...
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Forgot to tell you....
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Guess who got a new cookbook last week?!!!! Yea!!!! Now if I can just find some time to actually cook!
It is WW Simply the Best
My parents are suppose to come up this weekend and I am going to try at least one of the desserts. I'll let you guys know! It has got som...
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Oh pretty pretty!!!!
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Love the new look Coe! It's so pretty!!!!! You are doing such a great job with the site!!!!
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Has anyone else heard about this?
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My leader mentioned at the end of last year, that other restaurants would be doing similiar to what Applebee's has done by having a WW type menu. I haven't heard anything else. Has anyone else heard this?
Just wondering!
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Question
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Do points eaten among close friends and family count?
-- Edited by Colette at 04:39, 2006-07-03
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Leaving on vacation in the morning...
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I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and week. I should be home on Wednesday, Lord willing. We're going for a few days to Branson...our favorite vacation destination.
I am actually taking some of our own foods and even the bathroom scales. Can't imagine what the hotel people will think of us! :r...
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Thanks for this site!
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First, I may be in the wrong forum and if that is the case I apologize in advance.
Secondly, I'm disappointed to have been approved for my "membership" at 10:00 at night - because I'm too tired to go through the many topics of interest but really want to! But, it will give me a reason to come back an...
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Share your recipes!
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Has anyone here heard about the Healthy Recipe Contest that Beano is having? It is an amazing way to share your culinary skills, and win a trip for you and your best friend. All you need is a great recipe. The details are at Beano Contest. I am working on this prom...
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Inspirational Quotes
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I found these quotes on persistance and I thought they applied to our weight loss journey. I hope you find them uplifting. Colette
Winston Churchill
Never, never, never give up.
Nisandeh Neta
The shortest way beyond fear is through it.
Thomas Full...
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Colette
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Some sites if you want some pics...
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Here are the main ones I use...esp on my menu...
Smilie Land
and
Best Smilies
Have fun!!!!
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Slim-a-bear sweepstakes...Curves involved!!!!
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Chelle
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Sad News
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I found out yesterday that I miscarried. It is sad, but I trust in God and what He has planned for my life. My d&c is scheduled for Monday morning at 7:30am. I'm really anxious to have that done, so I can put this behind me. After my recovery from that, I plan to get back to my diet and exercise routine bef...
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Ok....I"m back....
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After my honor star crowning, my mom stayed and helped me get my girls rooms cleaned. Let's just say several trips to the dump! But they are finally clean!!!! Yea!!!!!
So that is where I have been. She was hear until yesterday. I am finishing up the last of...
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Kassidy
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Just wondering how you are doing? Been thinking 'bout ya!!!!
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Chelle
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Hey Ya'll..posted tons of new recipes!
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I found a treasure trove of recipes! I subscribed to Light and Tasty magazine and that gave me access to their website. They provide nutrition data on alot of their recipes...and the site is loaded with them!
So, check out the new posts. There are alot under casseroles, pasta and veggie...
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Colette
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NEWS!!!!
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Well, I know I've been MIA for a while and I'm sorry for that! I've been doing terribly on the diet and haven't gotten back into the swing......BUT today I found out that.........
I'M PREGNANT!!!!!!!!
I am so excited....I can't stop smiling!!
Tell me....did I read somewhere that if you were pre...
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Please remember Cherished Bear...
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She lost her best friend over the weekend to cancer.
((((((((Cherished bear))))))))))) Your are in my thoughts and prayers!
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Core question....
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Still debating whether or not to try Core for a couple weeks. I am trying to decide if I will start it tomorrow or not....with my test, I don't know.
Anyway....my question is this....I noticed lunchmeat is not Core...is that all lunchmean, like turkey, ham, etc. or is it things like bol...
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UPDATE:WARNING ON NEW WW YOGURT!!!
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Just wanted everyone to know that the new Weight Watchers Yogurt DOES NOT count as a milk serving. I don't know why they did that...but it does not contain at least 20% calcium.
Found this out from my leader and thought I'd pass it along. We can eat it...of course...bu...
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Spaghetti points ??
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I was thinking about cooking spaghetti for supper.....well, I am cooking it for supper, lol.
I am going to use 96% lean hamburger meat, the spaghetti and sauce. How will I go about figuring the points. I usually mix it all together and serve it that way.
Wonder what the odds are of one of you reading t...
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Anyone else have CD
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I have been poking around here for several weeks now but just now joined. What I want to know is does anyone else have CD and working on the WW program? A little about me. I joined WW about 5 years ago and within about a year I lost 40-45 lbs. My high was about 185. I ne...
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Crawfish points??
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I live in the south and we are in prime season for crawfish. I haven't had any yet, but I was thinking about getting some soon. Does anyone know about points value for them. I'm thinking probably not the much! Any ideas?
Thnx!
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Tailbone?
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I have a lady here at work that has lost quite a bit of weight (from another program). She wanted to know if anyone I knew who was losing or had lost weight had problems with their tailbone hurting. Her dr said that this happens sometimes. I thought I'd ask here if you guys have ever heard of th...
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Ammendment to Dairy Question:
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My leader said in meeting yesterday, that a dairy serving must have 30% calcium and at least 9 g. protein. I believe earlier we'd said 20%...my old leader said 20% too. I don't know if WW just upped the requirement or if our old leaders were wrong...but the 30% total is right according to...
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I JOINED!!
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Hi everyone, first I want to thank everyone who responded to my last post, but I went ahead and joined WW online today...I have a credit card I could put it on..so....here we go!
Starting weight 265
First Goal 215
Ultimate Goal 150
I would appreciate any menu ideas, foods, ect t...
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Just in case you don't "see" me too much this week....
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my girls dance recital is this week and we have practices EVERY day this week, dress rehearsals Thursday, and the performances Friday night, Sat. afternoon, and Sat. night.
They aren't until the afternoon/evening so I will probably make it on in the mornings most of the time....but there i...
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I have a question
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Hi ladies...I would really like to try to do WW, but I don't have the money to actually join. Is there anyway you guys could help me out on how I could do it by myself? Like how many points I should be eating, ect?? I am thinking of going to an OA meeting...what do you guys think? Thanks in advance.
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BREAD!
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I noticed that both of you had TWO slices of bread that only came to 1 point.
Sara Lee Honey Weat?? is that right Chelle?
What about you Colette? What brand do you use?
I've been using Nature's Own 100% Whole Wheat and it is 1 point PER slice.
Thanks!!
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Ok...I was VERY VERY bad!
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We were really tired last night and decided just to pick up Taco Bell. Now you can eat there on Flex. I had left my WW stuff accidently at the store, so did not have my Dining Out Companion with me.
I knew the reg tacos were 4 pts so I got a couple of those. I thought I'd just use a couple of...
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I'm going out of town this weekend...
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to visit my sis and help move Mom into a new nursing home. I won't be around (unless I find time to squeeze in a visit on the computer at her house...which is unlikely).
So, I posted recipes of the day through the weekend. I hope everyone has a wonderful, blessed and successful weekend!
See ya whe...
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Hope you don't mind Colette!
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Since it looks like there aren't that many active members here, OR on my other board, I just wanted to share the link here to my other forum! I LOVE it. I've found myself back and forth between the two for the past several days. Can't have enough friends when it comes to weight loss support, right? It's sma...
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Diet Soda
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If I am drinking caffiene free diet dr. pepper, does it matter how many I have a day. AND would one of them count as a water serving?
I sometimes drink the reg. Diet Dr. Pepper, but I haven't been counting it as a water. But can't you count caffiene free?
I've only been allowing myself to have one of thes...
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Progresso Soups
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If you're like me and like to just throw something quick on the stove for lunch, I HIGHLY recommend the Progresso soups. They are healthy and hearty. Two of my favorites are the Potato, Broccoli and Cheese soup and the Cheesy Chicken Enchilada. PBC is 9 points and CCE is 8 points. I know that sound...
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Don't you hate it when.....
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the serving amount says..."about 2" or "about 20" or "about WHATEVER"!!!!
This makes it hard to really know how many points you're eating.
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Dairy Servings
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I have a couple of questions about getting in my TWO daily servings of dairy/milk.
First how much is considered a serving? For milk I just assumed one cup. Is that right?
And, what are some other foods that you guys use to count for dairy AND how much?
Sometime I have a fudge bar, does that count? Pud...
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Roast beef points ???
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I had 2 oz. of lean deli cut roast beef. Does anyone know the points value for that?
Thanks!
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What are your favorite breakfast foods?
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I've been thinking that I may be getting in a rut. Does anyone have any ideas on something new for breakfast that's fast, tasty and low in points...or better yet...Core?
I usually have oatmeal, a bananna and I put cinnamon, splenda and sf hazelnut coffee syrup into it...it makes it taste nutty wit...
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Hey Coe!
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David has specifically asked for the California Veggie soup this weekend! He liked it with the 2 cans of Rotel...but I think I use the 1 can and then the 1 can of stewed tomatoes....so the girls and I can eat it!!!!
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New Poll Question...please give me you opinion!
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I posted a poll question in the What's New section. I'd really appreciate your participation...it makes this a better sight for everyone!
Thanks...blessings, Colette[url=http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?forumID=71813&subForumID=207531&action=viewTopic&...
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Hi there
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Thanks for welcoming new members. :) I have been on many weight loss journeys but today was a new day right? I love the board and will have to learn about weight watchers.
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Guess what I did this weekend!!!!!
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The family went to Crossville ( a neighboring town that has an outlet mall) and I tried on a few things. I'm waiting until this weekend to buy when we are in Pigeon Forge.
ANYWAY....I got into a size 12!!!!!!!!!!!!! I haven't worn that since before I had Andi Beth....and she's 6!
They w...
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Some thoughts for you....
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I meant to post these last week, but the way my week was...oh well...no excuse! But hope some of these thoughts my leader shared with us will help you guys, too!
She was talking about what I man said after his first trip to a cafeteria-type restaurant. He said, "You have to get up and get it...
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Happy Valentine's Day!!!!
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to all my WW buddies!!!! Love you all dearly!!!!!
Have a wonderful day!!!!!
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Found this tip....
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from one of my freebie newsletters and thought I'd share it here. Figured it was worth a try and every little bit helps.
Remove fat from soups by allowing a lettuce leaf to float on top of the soup. The lettuce will attract the fat and then the fat and lettuce leaf can be removed.
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This weekend....
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I will actually be home long enough to cook!!! Yea!!! So we are trying some new recipes!!!
Tonight we are having our "son" over for dinner. We were suppose to have him last weekend(last Friday was his bd), but with Andi Beth's surery we had to postphone it. I am going...
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Yeah! Milestone for Me!
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I went shopping today and was able to buy a size smaller top and jacket than this time last year! I got into a 2x pair of pants but they were till a bit too tight, so I didn't buy them. I tend to be a skirt/dress kinda gal anyway. But, my only 3 pair of pants are all a size 3X and they look like clown pants, they are s...
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Just feel overwhelmed this week...
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Don't want to drag anyone else down....but according to my scale.....I haven't done anything again this week! At least I did have my period to blame on last week. This week has just been so stressful and overwhelming....my disappointing appointment yesterday, the boss lady co...
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New site for you guys to check out...
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I knew about Dottie's, but at WW the other night one of the other ladies told us about Hungry Girl . I checked it out today and it does have some things on it that will help us, too. She even has news on new dinners and other things.
Thought you mi...
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Posted a TON of new recipes....
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Check it out everyone! I posted a TON (no pun intended)...of new recipes, about 80 of them! Look under Chicken, Casseroles (new section ), seafood and dressings. I have found some great WW recipes online and I've been checking the points on the points calculator at WW.com. Hope you find som...
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Guess what I did yesterday!
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I took the last of the money my in-laws gave me for Christmas and went clothes shopping. I got a new pair of reg jeans and a pair of khaki jeans (both a size smaller than I normally wear!!! ) and I got 2 tops one lavendar...
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What are you up to today?
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What are your plans for today?
It's a cold, yucky day here, so I think I'll make a big pot of "0 Point Veggie Soup" and try to stay warm. I have weigh in tomorrow and I've been sooooo gooood , so the soup should keep me on target.
As of this morning, my new scales said I'd lost...
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