Newsletter, week of May 20th

Last Week

Remember that urges and cravings are a normal part of life. Step back, calm down, and figure out whether the food is worth it or not. Sometimes it is, sometimes it isn't.

This Week

Have TurnAround Will Travel - let's discuss vacation and travel strategies!

Kudos

This week was a great one for the Wednesday morning team. In a room of 15 members, we awarded 3 35 pound stars (Shawn, Leah and Alanna), 1 20 pound star and a 10% keychain to Nikki. Great job everyone!

WW Product of the Week

POINTS Pedometer - when you hit the road on vacation, often times you're more active than you are at home. What better way to see for sure than to wear a pedometer? Check how far you've walked, and figure out how many activity points you've earned. Once you've measured your stride, using it is easy!

Non-WW Product of the Week

Summertime means baseball and barbecues, so you'd better have some hot dogs on hand! Hebrew National's 97% Fat Free Beef Franks are lean and mean clocking in at just 45 calories a frank. Pair that with a Wonder Light hot dog bun, and you just might need to have two!

Recipe of the Week

You can spend your points on beverages too, you know!

Low-Cal Cherry Vodkatini

(Entire recipe: 105 calories, 0g fat, 0g fiber = 2 Points)

1.5 oz. vodka; chilled
1 serving (for 8 oz. prepared) sugar-free, artificially sweetened cherry powdered drink mix (such as Sugar Free Kool-Aid) OR unsweetened cherry powdered drink mix (such as Kool-Aid unsweetened drink mix)
1 packet SPLENDA (only needed if using unsweetened drink mix)
1 oz. diet cherry lemon-lime soda (such as Diet Cherry 7UP)

Begin by dissolving the drink mix into just 6 oz. of cold water (even though the serving size is for 8 oz.). If using unsweetened drink mix, add the Splenda. Combine just 1/3rd (2 oz.) of this mixture (save the rest for future Vodkatinis!) with the vodka and stir. Pour into a martini glass, top with soda and enjoy! Serves 1.

If you prefer a lighter (and larger!) beverage, just add some extra soda or cherry drink.

Tip of the Week

As we lose our weight our health most definitely improves. Cholesterol usually goes down, as does blood pressure. But before you assume you're a picture of health, check out your family history. Genetics is also a factor in your health - ask around to see if you should be monitoring other things than your weight. Live long and prosper!

Quote of the Week

"Never lose sight of your goal. Prepare yourself in every way you can...so that you can make the most of opportunity when it occurs." - Mario Andretti