Newsletter, week of December 9th

Last Week

In times of stress, the healthy habits seem to be the first thing to go. So when you get busy, it's important to use those time-saving tips. Remember to make time for what's important.

This Week

Would you like to kick-start your weight loss? Be sure to attend this week to get your new program materials, which will include a way to rev up your success. Plus, we'll have some new products!

Kudos

This week was jam packed with awards: 5 pound awards for Shirley, Sandy, Joyce and Jessica, a 15 pound award for Barry, a 20 pound award for Virginia, a 55 pound award for Judy and a 65 pound award for Laketa.

WW Product of the Week

Check out our newly updated Food Companions and more in our new Member Kits. The deluxe kit also includes a book of motivational stories and a DVD full of kitchen and exercise tips - including a 30 minute workout!

Non-WW Product of the Week

I'm a big time reader, so combining my interests, I like to read books about food and eating. One thing on my wish list is Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think. Sounds like something we all could learn about.

Recipe of the Week

Vietnamese Chicken Thighs
Serves 6
3 Points and Core

1 navel orange
2 Tbsp grated peeled fresh ginger
2 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 garlic coves, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
6 (1/4 lb) skinless bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed

To make the marinade, grate the zest from the orange and set aside. Peel the orange, cut into sections, and chop the sections. Combine the orange zest, chopped orange, ginger, soy sauce, and garlic in a zip-close plastic bag; add the chicken. Squeeze out the air and seal the bag; turn to coat the chicken. Refrigerate, turning the bag occasionally, at least 3 hours or overnight.

Spray the grill rack with canola oil nonstick spray; prepare the grill.

Remove the chicken from the marinade; discard the remaining marinade. Sprinkle the chicken with the salt and pepper and place it on the grill rack. Grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the side of each thigh registers 180 degrees, about 10 minutes on each side.

What's Hot at WW.com

Oh sure, the weight never comes off as fast as you'd like. So how about this: How to Dress 5 Pounds Lighter. Get a jump start on those pounds!

Quote of the Week

"Sometimes the leaves turn yellow on your houseplant and you know something is wrong. You're either watering it too much or not enough. And you must do something different to make it strong and healthy again. So it is with your weight loss.... Sometimes your body just needs a change." - Lynette Collier, Leader