Newsletter, week of March 25th

Last Week

Make sure you're not suffering from portion distortion. Healthy foods are great, but quantity counts, too. No matter which food plan you follow, take a tip from the Core Plan - eat only until you're satisfied. Which of course means you'll need that doggie bag!

This Week

There's probably someone whose weight loss success has inspired you. We'll talk about those people, and also the fact that you might be inspiring someone at this very moment.

Kudos

Oh my goodness, what a week! We had two people reach their 10% targets: Candi and Leah. And plenty of weight milestones as well: Shawn (25), Andrew (40), Kristen (20) and Joann (21). You're all doing such a great job!

WW Product of the Week

Weight Watchers Magazine - you can read about successful members, find great recipes and meal plans, learn what's hot in the field of weight loss, and pick up some great new tips. What's not to love? $4 an issue

Non-WW Product of the Week

Wednesday morning we heard about Lipton Green Tea To Go. If you're looking for another flavor to add into the rotation along with our Mix-Ins (because of course you've tried those, right?) these are some great options. In particular we saw the Mandarin and Mango flavor. Just pour the powder in your water bottle and go.

Recipe of the Week

Sweet Potato and Squash Bake
Serves 6
2 Points

2 pounds acorn squash
1/2 pound sweet potatoes
2 tsp canola oil
1 Tbsp unpacked brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg

Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a baking pan with cooking spray. Place sweet potatoes and squash (both cut into chunks) in pan. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; toss to coat mixture well. Bake covered for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.

--Recipe courtesy of the eTools recipe search

Tip of the Week

Looking to move more but stuck at work? Here are a few tips to help you out: Eat your lunch at a park a few blocks away, and walk there instead of driving. Walk to a coworker's desk rather than e-mailing or calling. Move your trashcan far away from your desk so you'll have to get up to throw away garbage.

Quote of the Week

"Winners have a way - losers have a reason" - Author Unknown