The full version of the newsletter will return next week in honor of the new year.
Last Week
What did 2007 do for you? Take a moment to reflect on all the great accomplishments of the previous year. It should inspire you to make the next year even better!
This Week
MONDAY NIGHT REMINDER: The 6:30 pm meeting will not be held this week. If you have the time, visit with me at the 9:30am meeting on December 31st instead. Weigh-in starts at 9am - look for me in the audience, not as an employee!
This week we relax and recuperate after a busy holiday season, and refocus on what we want to achieve in 2008.
Kudos
This past Monday we awarded Patty her 25 pound star, and gave Trish not one, but TWO awards. She got another 5 pound star and her 10% keychain. Excellent work!
Quote of the Week
"Getting my lifelong weight struggle under control has come from a process of treating myself as well as I treat others in every way." - Oprah Winfrey
Friday, December 28, 2007
Friday, December 21, 2007
Newsletter, week of December 23rd
This is an abbreviated newsletter - I'm off enjoying the season!
Last Week
Obviously there's more to weight loss than having good luck. But having a charm (or an anchor) can be a helpful tool to keep you on track. It sounds like a lot of you already have very effective anchors.
This Week
MONDAY NIGHT REMINDER: The 6:30 pm meeting will not be held this week and next week. If you have the time, visit with me at the 9:30am meeting on December 24th instead. Weigh-in starts at 9am - look for me in the audience, not as an employee!
This week we'll do a 2007 wrap-up and see what we've learned and accomplished as the year draws to an end.
Kudos
This week we gave five pound stars to Heidi, Erin and Myra. Kyle and Sirena reached 10 pounds lost and Heather has lost 15 pounds. Vicki and Dennis celebrated their 16 week awards together (naturally!). Patty celebrated big time by reaching her 10% target. What a way to close out the year!
Quote of the Week
"Feedback is the breakfast of champions." - Kenneth Blanchard
Last Week
Obviously there's more to weight loss than having good luck. But having a charm (or an anchor) can be a helpful tool to keep you on track. It sounds like a lot of you already have very effective anchors.
This Week
MONDAY NIGHT REMINDER: The 6:30 pm meeting will not be held this week and next week. If you have the time, visit with me at the 9:30am meeting on December 24th instead. Weigh-in starts at 9am - look for me in the audience, not as an employee!
This week we'll do a 2007 wrap-up and see what we've learned and accomplished as the year draws to an end.
Kudos
This week we gave five pound stars to Heidi, Erin and Myra. Kyle and Sirena reached 10 pounds lost and Heather has lost 15 pounds. Vicki and Dennis celebrated their 16 week awards together (naturally!). Patty celebrated big time by reaching her 10% target. What a way to close out the year!
Quote of the Week
"Feedback is the breakfast of champions." - Kenneth Blanchard
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Newsletter, week of December 16th
Last Week
Whether you're a new or a long-time member, our new Kickstart can help! Start making progress right away, and learn great tips that can be used to healthfully follow our food plans. It's a great companion to our Eat Wisely book.
This Week
Do you have a good luck charm? This week we'll discuss how something like this can help with weight loss. Naturally, this will highlight our Tool for Living "Anchoring." Come get yours!
Kudos
Five pound awards were given to Linda and Maria, ten pound awards went to Alberto and Christina. Pam reached her 15 pound star, and Dianne and Patty both reached over 20 pounds lost. Patty has reached 45 pounds lost (and is close to goal!), while Judy reached her goal weight this week.
WW Product of the Week
Check out our new food companions! I swear these books get fatter and fatter each year (unlike us, right?) when they upgrade them. You'll find over 18,000 supermarket foods listed in our Complete Food Companion. You'll find 133 restaurants in our Dining Out Companion, plus great tips and strategies on dining out in general. These books are worth having, and are one of the best tools we offer to help you on your weight loss journey.
Non-WW Product of the Week
Here's another supermarket product that boasts the Weight Watchers Pointsvalue on its label - Tropicana Light 'n Healthy Orange Juice. One cup of this juice has only 50 calories (that's one Point!) and has less sugar than regular OJ. How on earth do they do that? Well, it's not 100% juice, and is sweetened with Splenda, but if you're jonesing for a cup of juice but you don't like how many points it's got, this is a good compromise.
Recipe of the Week
Sausage and Spinach Roll-ups
Serves 4
3 Points
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 lb low-fat Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 onion, chopped
1 10oz package frozen leaf spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 large egg, lightly beaten
8 (12x17) sheets phyllo dough, thawed according to package directions
Preheat oven to 375. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray; set aside. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and onion and cook, breaking up the sausage with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the spinach and then the egg.
Place 1 phyllo sheet on a dry work surface (cover the rest with plastic wrap to keep them moist). Spray lightly with nonstick spray; top with a second sheet and spray lightly. Fold the 2 sheets in half, making a 12 x 8.5 inch rectangle. Spread one fourth of the sausage mixture over the rectangle and roll up from one of the narrow ends. Place seam side down on the baking sheet and spray lightly with nonstick spray. Repeat with the remaining phyllo and filling, making 4 rolls. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
-- from Mix It Match It
What's Hot at WW.com
Maybe you're doing all this great new exercise. But what if you're being totally rude and you don't even know it? Here's a pretty good article on exercise etiquette.
Quote of the Week
"The harder I work, the luckier I get." - Sam Goldwyn
Whether you're a new or a long-time member, our new Kickstart can help! Start making progress right away, and learn great tips that can be used to healthfully follow our food plans. It's a great companion to our Eat Wisely book.
This Week
Do you have a good luck charm? This week we'll discuss how something like this can help with weight loss. Naturally, this will highlight our Tool for Living "Anchoring." Come get yours!
Kudos
Five pound awards were given to Linda and Maria, ten pound awards went to Alberto and Christina. Pam reached her 15 pound star, and Dianne and Patty both reached over 20 pounds lost. Patty has reached 45 pounds lost (and is close to goal!), while Judy reached her goal weight this week.
WW Product of the Week
Check out our new food companions! I swear these books get fatter and fatter each year (unlike us, right?) when they upgrade them. You'll find over 18,000 supermarket foods listed in our Complete Food Companion. You'll find 133 restaurants in our Dining Out Companion, plus great tips and strategies on dining out in general. These books are worth having, and are one of the best tools we offer to help you on your weight loss journey.
Non-WW Product of the Week
Here's another supermarket product that boasts the Weight Watchers Pointsvalue on its label - Tropicana Light 'n Healthy Orange Juice. One cup of this juice has only 50 calories (that's one Point!) and has less sugar than regular OJ. How on earth do they do that? Well, it's not 100% juice, and is sweetened with Splenda, but if you're jonesing for a cup of juice but you don't like how many points it's got, this is a good compromise.
Recipe of the Week
Sausage and Spinach Roll-ups
Serves 4
3 Points
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 lb low-fat Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 onion, chopped
1 10oz package frozen leaf spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 large egg, lightly beaten
8 (12x17) sheets phyllo dough, thawed according to package directions
Preheat oven to 375. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray; set aside. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and onion and cook, breaking up the sausage with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the spinach and then the egg.
Place 1 phyllo sheet on a dry work surface (cover the rest with plastic wrap to keep them moist). Spray lightly with nonstick spray; top with a second sheet and spray lightly. Fold the 2 sheets in half, making a 12 x 8.5 inch rectangle. Spread one fourth of the sausage mixture over the rectangle and roll up from one of the narrow ends. Place seam side down on the baking sheet and spray lightly with nonstick spray. Repeat with the remaining phyllo and filling, making 4 rolls. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
-- from Mix It Match It
What's Hot at WW.com
Maybe you're doing all this great new exercise. But what if you're being totally rude and you don't even know it? Here's a pretty good article on exercise etiquette.
Quote of the Week
"The harder I work, the luckier I get." - Sam Goldwyn
Friday, December 07, 2007
Newsletter, week of December 9th
Last Week
In times of stress, the healthy habits seem to be the first thing to go. So when you get busy, it's important to use those time-saving tips. Remember to make time for what's important.
This Week
Would you like to kick-start your weight loss? Be sure to attend this week to get your new program materials, which will include a way to rev up your success. Plus, we'll have some new products!
Kudos
This week was jam packed with awards: 5 pound awards for Shirley, Sandy, Joyce and Jessica, a 15 pound award for Barry, a 20 pound award for Virginia, a 55 pound award for Judy and a 65 pound award for Laketa.
WW Product of the Week
Check out our newly updated Food Companions and more in our new Member Kits. The deluxe kit also includes a book of motivational stories and a DVD full of kitchen and exercise tips - including a 30 minute workout!
Non-WW Product of the Week
I'm a big time reader, so combining my interests, I like to read books about food and eating. One thing on my wish list is Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think. Sounds like something we all could learn about.
Recipe of the Week
Vietnamese Chicken Thighs
Serves 6
3 Points and Core
1 navel orange
2 Tbsp grated peeled fresh ginger
2 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 garlic coves, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
6 (1/4 lb) skinless bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed
To make the marinade, grate the zest from the orange and set aside. Peel the orange, cut into sections, and chop the sections. Combine the orange zest, chopped orange, ginger, soy sauce, and garlic in a zip-close plastic bag; add the chicken. Squeeze out the air and seal the bag; turn to coat the chicken. Refrigerate, turning the bag occasionally, at least 3 hours or overnight.
Spray the grill rack with canola oil nonstick spray; prepare the grill.
Remove the chicken from the marinade; discard the remaining marinade. Sprinkle the chicken with the salt and pepper and place it on the grill rack. Grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the side of each thigh registers 180 degrees, about 10 minutes on each side.
What's Hot at WW.com
Oh sure, the weight never comes off as fast as you'd like. So how about this: How to Dress 5 Pounds Lighter. Get a jump start on those pounds!
Quote of the Week
"Sometimes the leaves turn yellow on your houseplant and you know something is wrong. You're either watering it too much or not enough. And you must do something different to make it strong and healthy again. So it is with your weight loss.... Sometimes your body just needs a change." - Lynette Collier, Leader
In times of stress, the healthy habits seem to be the first thing to go. So when you get busy, it's important to use those time-saving tips. Remember to make time for what's important.
This Week
Would you like to kick-start your weight loss? Be sure to attend this week to get your new program materials, which will include a way to rev up your success. Plus, we'll have some new products!
Kudos
This week was jam packed with awards: 5 pound awards for Shirley, Sandy, Joyce and Jessica, a 15 pound award for Barry, a 20 pound award for Virginia, a 55 pound award for Judy and a 65 pound award for Laketa.
WW Product of the Week
Check out our newly updated Food Companions and more in our new Member Kits. The deluxe kit also includes a book of motivational stories and a DVD full of kitchen and exercise tips - including a 30 minute workout!
Non-WW Product of the Week
I'm a big time reader, so combining my interests, I like to read books about food and eating. One thing on my wish list is Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think. Sounds like something we all could learn about.
Recipe of the Week
Vietnamese Chicken Thighs
Serves 6
3 Points and Core
1 navel orange
2 Tbsp grated peeled fresh ginger
2 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 garlic coves, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
6 (1/4 lb) skinless bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed
To make the marinade, grate the zest from the orange and set aside. Peel the orange, cut into sections, and chop the sections. Combine the orange zest, chopped orange, ginger, soy sauce, and garlic in a zip-close plastic bag; add the chicken. Squeeze out the air and seal the bag; turn to coat the chicken. Refrigerate, turning the bag occasionally, at least 3 hours or overnight.
Spray the grill rack with canola oil nonstick spray; prepare the grill.
Remove the chicken from the marinade; discard the remaining marinade. Sprinkle the chicken with the salt and pepper and place it on the grill rack. Grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the side of each thigh registers 180 degrees, about 10 minutes on each side.
What's Hot at WW.com
Oh sure, the weight never comes off as fast as you'd like. So how about this: How to Dress 5 Pounds Lighter. Get a jump start on those pounds!
Quote of the Week
"Sometimes the leaves turn yellow on your houseplant and you know something is wrong. You're either watering it too much or not enough. And you must do something different to make it strong and healthy again. So it is with your weight loss.... Sometimes your body just needs a change." - Lynette Collier, Leader
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