Newsletter, week of March 18th

Last Week

Feeding our emotions fills a need but stands in the way of our goals. Finding another way to fill the need can be a huge breakthrough.

This Week

The world seems to be suffering from portion distortion! We'll talk about the upside to downsizing our servings.

Kudos

Guess who hit 25 pounds of weight loss? Rosie sure did! She joins Lynn in the celebrations this week, who has hit her 30 pound milestone. These two ladies, and Mary Ellen who reached her 16th week are great role models for us. They are determined, and they are succeeding.

WW Product of the Week

Three Month Journal - if you like to have your Points tracked right as you eat them, and keep forgetting to grab a new journal each week at the scale, try this little guy. Three months of spiral bound pages help you track and reflect on what's worked in the past and what hasn't. $6.00

Non-WW Product of the Week

If you have trouble getting your daily dairy servings, remember that soymilk is now one of the products you can use! I've recently discovered 8th Continent Light Vanilla soymilk. It's got just 60 calories, so it's just one Point! I've never been a fan of the taste of milk, so this is a great alternative for me.

Recipe of the Week

Sauteed Spinach with Almonds and Grapes
Serves 4
3 Points

1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 Tbsp blanched sliced almonds
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 10-oz bags spinach leaves
1 Tbsp water
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved

Heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onions and almonds, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and almonds are golden. Add garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.

Adjust heat to high, and add spinach, water, salt and pepper, stirring just until the spinach wilts. Add grapes and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.

To make it core, remove the almonds.

-- My Turnaround Program Cookbook p. 260

Tip of the Week

Disarm your cravings with the 5 D's: Delay at least 10 minutes before you eat so that your action is conscious, not impulsive. Distract yourself by engaging in an activity that requires concentration. Distance yourself from the food. Determine how important it really is for you to eat the craved food and how much you really want it. Decide what amount is reasonable and appropriate, eat it slowly and enjoy!

Quote of the Week

"Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing 'til it gets there." - Joseph Billings