Newsletter, week of July 15th

Last Week

Plateaus are a natural part of the weight loss process. But so is finding ways to push on through them. Remember those ideas and don't let a stall in your weight loss get you down.

This Week

It's summer, the sun is out, but is it too hot to exercise? We'll talk about how to get or stay active this summer, and how it will heat up your metabolism, too.

Kudos

This week we celebrated Nora's 20 pound weight loss, Christine's 25 pound milestone, Rosa's 10 pound award, and gave Lauri her 10% keychain. Rumor has it we'll have a new Lifetime member this week, and maybe we'll see your name on this list, too!

WW Product of the Week

Since the focus is on getting moving this week, all of our activity products are in the spotlight. If you're a walker you can check out our Walking Kit (it's got different length walking workouts you can do on the road or in your house) or our Pedometer (see how far you've gone and if you've earned Points for it). If you're looking for a little bit of everything, check out our Get Moving Mix: it's got yoga/pilates, aerobics, toning and abs.

Non-WW Product of the Week

Many Weight Watcher members make it a priority to start packing lunches instead of eating on the go. If you're looking for some neat ways to carry your meals, try a cute looking bento box! Inspired by the Japanese, systems like these at Laptop Lunches are a neat way to organize and tote your meal.

Recipe of the Week

Grilled Chicken with Tomato-Nectarine Salsa
Serves 4
4 Points and Core

1 Tbsp grated lemon zest
2 tsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp salt
Freshly ground pepper
4 1/4-pound skinless boneless chicken breast halves

Combine the above ingredients in a zip-close bag; squeeze out the air and seal. Turn to coat the chicken. Refrigerate, turning the bag occasionally, 2 hours.

1 cup quartered grape tomatoes
1 nectarine, pitted and diced
1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 tsp grated lemon zest
1 tsp balsamic or cider vinegar
1/4 tsp salt
Freshly ground pepper

Combine all the above ingredients in a bowl and set aside - this is your salsa.

Spray a grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare the grill. Pour off and discard the marinade from the chicken. Grill the chicken over a medium fire, turning once, until cooked through and no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Serve immediately with the salsa.

Tip of the Week

If this week's topic inspires you to move more, be aware of dehydration: a condition caused by losing too much water from your body. This can sometimes happen during exercise if you sweat and don't drink enough water. It is recommended that you drink at least one or two cups (8 to 16 fluid ounces) of water 15 minutes before exercise. This amount will vary depending on the length of your workout and the time of year. Keeping a water bottle with you during your workout can help, as can having a cup or two of water once you've finished.

Quote of the Week

"Some people change their ways when they see the light, others when they feel the heat." - Caroline Schoeder