Newsletter, week of May 18th

Last Week

Opportunities for activity help us to live in the Move More spirit. Have you been adding steps and other movements to your day this week?

This Week

Memorial Day is right around the corner, and that's sometimes the kickoff for summer eating events. We'll talk strategies to help keep you on track while you're out being sociable.

Kudos

Pete got his 10 pound star, Rachel reached 15 pounds lost, Trixie reached 10% and got her 20 pound star, and Patty has now lost 35 pounds!

WW Product of the Week

Measure-Rite System - one thing you can do when you're at a backyard BBQ is keep an eye on your portion sizes. Using our spoons, you'll always know that what you ate was a 1/2 cup of potato salad and 1 cup of coleslaw!

Weekly Potpourri

Okay, I will talk about my wedding JUST THIS ONE LAST TIME I PROMISE. I know that some of you (I hope) are interested to see a photo or two.

The Ceremony

The Cupcakes

Don't even ask me how many Points were in those things. In my super-secret Weight Watcher Leader handbook it says that all foods you eat on your wedding day are to be counted as zero Points and should be considered Core.

Recipe of the Week

Quick Broccoli Slaw Stir-Fry with Chicken
Serves 4
2 Points and Core

2 tsp canola or safflower oil
4 scallions, sliced
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (1-pound) bag broccoli slaw
1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach
2 Tbsp teriyaki sauce
1 cup shredded cooked skinless chicken breast

Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok; add the scallions, ginger, and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the broccoli slaw and cook until just softened, about 2 minutes.

Stir in the spinach, a handful at a time, and the teriyaki sauce; cook, stirring, until the spinach is nearly wilted, about 2 minutes more. Sprinkle with the chicken and heat thoroughly; serve at once.

What's Hot at WW.com

If you're a food critic, you spend a lot of time in restaurants. Here are some tips from the expert!

Quote of the Week

"Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going." - Jim Ryun