Newsletter, week of October 28th

Last Week

Don't be fooled by exercise myths! Learn the truth and you can make the most of your exercise routine.

This Week

You all know that sometimes the scale doesn't tell the real story. We'll discuss ways we can see our progress that don't involve the scale.

Kudos

Valmere is our newest Lifetime Member! She's done a great job with her weight loss, and is now embarking on the voyage of maintenance. Who's next?

WW Product of the Week

POINTS Calculator - for just ten bucks you can have this little gadget that will serve the same purpose as your PointsFinder. More compact and sturdier, throw it in your purse, backpack or messenger bag and you'll never be without a way to calculate Points.

Non-WW Product of the Week

Okay, I'm going for the laughs here this week. Maybe you're trying to choose more lean meats, and you miss a big breakfast with bacon. Never fear! The folks at Archie McPhee have you covered - bacon flavored toothpicks! All the flavor, none of the fat.

Recipe of the Week

Classic Steak Florentine
Serves 4
5 Points and Core

1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp fennel seeds, crushed
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
2 (1-pound) T-bone steaks, 3/4 inch thick, trimmed
2 lemon wedges

Spray the broiler pan with nonstick spray. Preheat the broiler.

Combine the spices in a small bowl. Rub the mixture over both sides of each steak. Place the steaks on the broiler pan and broil 5 inches from the heat, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the side of each steak (but not touching the bone) registers 145 degrees for medium, 8-9 minutes.

Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Squeeze the lemon over the steaks and slice.

-- from From Pantry to Plate

What's Hot at WW.com

In honor of the World Series, read about pitcher and broadcaster Ron Darling and how he lost 30 pounds with Weight Watchers. I'm sure his weight loss tips are better than his World Series predictions! (He hoped for a Sox-Phillies series - oh well, I guess there's next year, Ron.)

Quote of the Week

"If you walk on snow you cannot hide your footprints." - George Herbert