Newsletter, week of January 27th

Last Week

Sometimes we do things just because that's the way it has always been. Make sure your habits are working FOR you, not against you.

This Week

Super Bowl is just around the corner, but even if you're not a football fan, chances are you'll soon run across some kind of social event. We'll talk about how to handle these things successfully so that we don't fall off track.

Kudos

This week we gave Nikki her 30 pound star and Erin her 10% keychain! I'm sure you Monday night folks had some things to celebrate, so I'll make sure I catch up with you at this week's meeting.

WW Product of the Week

Baked snacks and bars - what a great way to indulge your inner snack monster without spending a lot of Points! If you're worried about the game day bowl of Cheetos, why not buy a box of our Cheddar Twists? If you're worried about the big bowl of pretzels, our portioned bags are a great alternative.

Non-WW Product of the Week

In my quest to find a 1 Point soymilk (I think I've previously discussed 8th Continent Light Vanilla, which is IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND AROUND TOWN) I have stumbled on a new option: Silk Soymilk Plus Fiber! Check out the nutritionals - 100 calories, 3.5g fat and 5g fiber. That, my friends, is a 1 Point soymilk. And remember - soymilk DOES count as a dairy serving!

Recipe of the Week

Quick Caldo Verde
Serves 4
4 Points

1/2 pound turkey kielbasa, sliced
1 5oz container refrigerated chopped onions
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 (14.5oz) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 (18oz) bag refrigerated fully-cooked sliced potatoes
4 cups fresh cut-up kale

Spray a large saucepan with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add the kielbasa and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, 4-5 minutes; transfer to a plate.

Add the onions and paprika to the skillet; cook, stirring, until the onions are crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Add the broth, 1 cup water, and potatoes; bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are very soft, 4-5 minutes.

Coarsely mash the potatoes with a wooden spoon. Stir in the kale and return to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the kale is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the kielbasa and cook until the flavors are blended, about 5 minutes longer.

--from our new Shortcuts cookbook

What's Hot at WW.com

Got kids? Here's an interesting look at family dinners. There are a few tips on how to make it happen and why it's a good thing.

Quote of the Week

"Weight loss is all about you, but the only way it works is to share it with others." - Andy Shulman, WW Leader in Orlando, Florida