Newsletter, week of January 14th

Last Week

Restaurant eating can be stressful, but with the tips we discussed, you can do it. Above all, think first, and chances are you can make successful food choices.

This Week

We all love instant gratification, but healthy weight loss is something that requires patience and a bit of time. We'll talk about how to hang in there and accept that.

Kudos

This week my meetings saw almost 20 new enrollees. If you're one of those new folks, congratulations on taking the first step. 2007 can be the year you successfully conquer your weight loss goals.

WW Product of the Week

My TurnAround Program Cookbook - this is our newest cookbook, and it's got 200 recipes for you to try. There are recipes for both Flex and Core plans, and many of the Flex recipes are "Core adaptable" simply by changing an ingredient or two. If this is a long-term process, you'll need to have lots of new meal ideas! $13.00

Non-WW Product of the Week

I like to save a couple of points for an evening snack. Recently I've been on a granola bar kick, so this week I'm featuring Quaker Chewy Granola Bars. These guys are pretty healthy, because they come in a reduced-sugar variety and a 90 calorie option as well. And they have some great flavors like Chocolate Chunk and Oatmeal Raisin. Check 'em out!

Recipe of the Week

I know, I know, it's another soup. But this is a recipe that a fellow WW employee made for us at a meeting yesterday. It smelled, looked, and tasted great!

Chicken Tortilla Soup
3 Points per cup and Core

16 oz. cooked shredded chicken
1 can Rotel tomatoes
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can cream corn
1 can kidney beans
1 can pinto beans
1 can ranch beans
1 pkg. dry ranch dressing mix
1 pkg. dry taco seasoning mix

Combine all ingredients together, including the juices in each can and unprepared dry mixes. Simmer in crock pot. If you like, garnish with tortilla strips or shredded cheese (but don't forget to add the Points).

Tip of the Week

Having trouble sticking to your exercise plan? Ask yourself if what you are doing is fun. If not, it might be time to pick a new activity. If you're a social butterfly, consider a group exercise, or a walk with a friend. If you're around people all day, maybe you need an exercise you can do alone. Either way, when it's an activity you enjoy, it makes it less of a chore.

Quote of the Week

The "fork in the road" is our chance to make decisions, to make changes, to experiment with new possibilities.