The 8 Good Health Guidelines are an important part of being on program. Are you getting all those boxes checked in your journals?
This Week
When you get to a bump in the road, do you turn around and go back home? NO! You find another way to get there. This week we'll talk about things you can do to keep going in the right direction.
Kudos
Michelle, Ann and Vernay all got their first five pound stars this week! Sandee reached 10 pounds lost, Heidi, Linda and Scott are up to 15 pounds lost, and Jessica reached her 25 pound milestone AND her 10% target.
WW Product of the Week
It's snack time! All of our baked snacks (pretzels, cheddar twists) and 2 Points bars are on sale. If you buy 2 you get $1.00 off. Get your sweet or salty fix for the fewest number of Points.
Weekly Potpourri
Whenever we talk about the Good Health Guidelines, someone always asks about the oils. Why do some count and others don't? Take a look:
Notice that the fats on top mimic our list of healthy oils almost exactly. Those are the oils that have the least saturated fat and provide the most "good" fats. Now do you see why? It's kind of nice to see that our program is supported by science, isn't it?
Recipe of the Week
Here is the last of our recipe swap:
Smoothie
Serves 3
4 Points per serving
1 cup plain soymilk
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 Tbsp flaxseed meal
2 scoops Jay Robb Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
1 banana
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 1/4 cup frozen raspberries or 1 cup fresh strawberries
Ice (optional)
Put all ingredients into blender and blend on high. Divide among three glasses. Best served with straws.
What's Hot at WW.com
One of the most common excuses I hear is "I don't have time!" Check out this article that's got some time saving techniques. If you operate efficiently, you might find you have time to do all the things you'd like to do!
Quote of the Week
"Discoveries are often made by not following instructions, by going off the main road, by trying the untried." - Frank Tyger
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