Newsletter, week of November 23rd

Last Week

Remember that paper plate - decide what you're going to eat, how much of it you'll take, and how often you'll eat it. Do these things and your special occasions won't leave you overfed.

This Week

SABOTAGE! Perhaps your worry about the upcoming holidays is having to spend time with a food pusher, or someone who otherwise sabotages your efforts. We'll discuss how to recognize someone like this and how to manage it.

Kudos

Mona and Leslie both lost their first five pounds this week. Jody reached 10 pounds lost and Karen hit 20 pounds. Dan reached 40 pounds lost, Mario has now lost over 65 pounds and Rosemary has lost 85 pounds! Very impressive.

WW Product of the Week

Weight Watchers Magazine - a magazine that caters to you? You'll find sample meal plans, tons of great recipes, and all sorts of tips to help you live better. Our Nov/Dec issue is full of great tips to manage the holidays. Check it out!

Weekly Potpourri

We've talked before about whether or not eating healthy is an expensive prospect. This couple, teachers at La Costa Canyon High School put their money (or lack of it) where their mouths were and attempted to eat for a month on less than $1 per day. When you read through their journey, you'll see that sometimes healthy eating had to take a backseat to cheap eating. And you'll also see that their health suffered as a result. You already knew eating healthy was important, but this shows you it is money well spent.

What's Hot at WW.com

Are the holidays a minefield for you? You might recognize this guy's story as your own. With extended families, in-laws, exes and the rest, maybe Thanksgiving isn't just one day for you.

Quote of the Week

"The majority of men meet with failure because of their lack of persistence in creating new plans to take the place of those, which fail." - Napoleon Hill