Newsletter, week of October 21st

Last Week

Dining out can be challenging, but the strategies we discussed can help you navigate the menu and stay on track.

This Week

Does weight training cause weight gain? Does activity guarantee weight loss? We'll explore some common weight loss myths and get to the real truth.

Kudos

This week we gave five pound stars to Dianne and Rich, celebrated Virginia's 10 pound weight loss, and gave Suzy her 30 pound star. To top it off, Marianne became our newest Lifetime Member! Congratulations to all.

WW Product of the Week

Since we'll be exploring exercise myths, what better products to highlight than those that help you move more. Our Walking Kit will help you start or reinvigorate a walking plan, and our Get Moving Mix provides lots of different workouts for a flexible way to work out in your own home.

Non-WW Product of the Week

It's fall, but right now it's still warm enough for ice cream. Thankfully, Dreyer's gives us the best of both seasons with their Slow Churned Pumpkin ice cream. Check out that nutrition label!

Recipe of the Week

This week's recipe comes from Wednesday member Shawn, who loves it:

WW 1-Point Hearty Chili
Makes 20 servings (1 cup each)

10 oz extra lean ground turkey breast (99% fat free)
1 medium onion, diced
2 medium zucchini, diced
2 medium yellow squash, diced
2 bell peppers, diced (color of your choice)
4 celery stalks, diced
2 cans (28 oz each) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) black beans
1 can (15 oz) fat free beef broth
1 package dry chili seasoning (1.25 oz)

Spray skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Saute turkey and onions until brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer the mixture into large soup pot and add all other ingredients. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and simmer for approximately 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

What's Hot at WW.com

Are you confused by Activity Points because you can never tell what intensity level you're working out at? Check out this article that gives you a few ways to make sense of it.

Quote of the Week

"Live your life each day as you would climb a mountain.... Climb slowly, steadily, enjoying each passing moment; and the view from the summit will serve as a fitting climax for the journey." - Harold V. Melchert