Newsletter, week of May 13th

Last Week

Making use of all four facets of the Weight Watchers program is ideal. And once you get a few of them down, the whole plan comes in to focus. Eat wisely, move more, think first and attend weekly meetings - you'll be unstoppable!

This Week

Craving something? Have the urge to splurge? We'll talk about them, and brainstorm how to prevent and manage them.

Kudos

It was another fantastic week for weight loss awards! We celebrated 2 5 pound awards, a 10 pound award, 2 15 pound awards and 2 16 week charms. Then we got to give Mike his 20 pound star, Kristen her 30 pound star, Marianne her 35 pound star, Laketa her 45 pound star, and last but not least Annita and Andy their 60 pound stars. Phew!

WW Product of the Week

Mini-Bars - since the topic of the week is cravings and urges, it's only right to suggest that when one surfaces, the mini bars are a good way to get it taken care of with minimal Points damage. Chocolate caramel and dark chocolate raspberry mini bars can take care of your sweet tooth for only 1 Point. $7.50 per box

Non-WW Product of the Week

Wednesday morning's group had a little discussion about some new, yet elusive flatbreads. Flatout Flatbreads (click on the "flash site" link on the upper right to enter the flash site with all the product information) are low-calorie high-fiber flatbreads that can be used for wraps, pizzas and who knows what else! According to their website the company is based in Michigan, so many of the stores that carry them aren't ones we have access to here. The potential sources around here are Albertsons, Bristol Farms and Vons. I'll be heading out sometime soon to see if I can find them and try them for myself! If you get truly desperate, they do have an online store.

Recipe of the Week

Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Wraps
Serves 4
5 Points each

4 large whole wheat tortillas
2 tsp low-cal mayonnaise
12 slices ready-to-serve bacon
2 tomatoes, sliced
shredded lettuce

Spread each of the tortillas with mayonnaise. Microwave the bacon according to package directions until crisp. Place 3 slices of the bacon on each tortilla, and top with shredded lettuce and 3 thick slices of tomato. Roll each tortilla burrito style. Cut in half (two halves equal one serving).

Tip of the Week

Use your Complete Food Companion as your shopping list. Highlight the items that give you more bang for your buck in terms of Points values, and make sure you add them to your grocery list. When you've already figured out what products or brands are best for your eating plan, your time in the store will be quick and efficient.

Quote of the Week

"The pain of passing up food is temporary. The rewards of weight loss are forever."