Newsletter, week of January 13th

Last Week

We are all in this together. So use your group as a source of information and inspiration. It only makes things easier!

This Week

What do you eat now that you're "On Program?" Well, there are several Weight Watchers sources that can help you with that. Let's plan your menu for the week!

Kudos

Spencer got his first 5 pound star, Judy has reached 60 pounds lost, and Suzy is our newest Lifetime Member!

WW Product of the Week

WW Electronic Scale - if you're new to the program, you may need some help with portion sizes, and a kitchen scale is a perfect way to make that happen. If you're a long-time member I'm sure you're still tempted to throw in a little extra cheese or slice a bigger piece of meat - DON'T LIE TO ME! Our scale will not only give you the weight of your food, but will tell you the Points value of many pre-programmed food items!

Non-WW Product of the Week

Target has a line of Archer Farms foods that you can find in most stores. In Targets with larger grocery sections (College Grove near our Lemon Grove center is just such a Target) have some shelf-stable meals in a box that can be pretty healthy. I have in my pantry the Spiced Quinoa with Fruit which is going to become my dinner on a busy weeknight. There were a few other meals inna box that looked pretty tasty too!

Recipe of the Week

Chicken and Prosciutto Heroes
Serves 2
7 Points

1/4 cup finely chopped onion
4 small black olives, pitted and chopped
1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
2 tsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp olive oil
1 7" crusty hero roll, split
2 oz thinly sliced deli chicken or turkey
1 oz thinly sliced prosciutto
1 bottled roasted red bell pepper, cut into fourths

Combine the onions, olives, basil, vinegar and oil in a small bowl. Brush over both sides of the roll. Layer with the chicken, prosciutto, and bell pepper. Close the sandwich and cut in two.

-- from Mix It Match It

What's Hot at WW.com

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Quote of the Week

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.