Newsletter, week of September 28th

Last Week

Music can be a great way to set the mood. If you're looking to get more active, have some fun and listen to some tunes!

This Week

Learning from experience is a truly helpful habit for weight loss. Instead of feeling like you've failed, try thinking of it as feedback for what NOT to do next time!

Kudos

Sophia received her first 5 pound star, Kecia and Maria both celebrated 15 pounds lost, and Dan got his 25 pound awards. Great job!

Here's an update after 3 weeks of Lose for Good:

Lemon Grove Monday 6:30pm

week 1: 41.8 pounds lost
week 2: 46.0 pounds lost
week 3: 34.4 pounds lost

Clairemont Wednesday 6:30am

week 1: 16.8 pounds lost
week 2: 35.0 pounds lost
week 3: 24.0 pounds lost

WW Product of the Week

Have you noticed our new side dishes? We've got Zesty Spanish Rice, Chicken & Herb Flavored Pasta, and Tomato Parmesan Pasta. All are quick to prepare and low in Points, and the rice is even Core! You can use them as a side dish, or add some meat and/or veggies and get a full meal out of them. Just 3 bucks a box!

Weekly Potpourri

My "other job" has a wellness program that sends out daily tips. Today's was so great I'm shamelessly stealing it. Thanks, Sonic Boom!

We spend the majority of our waking hours at work, so why not make our work spaces inspiring and motivating?

Your health challenge is to add or subtract 1 thing from your work area that will motivate you to become healthier. First, step back and look at your work area. What emotions does it evoke? Is it sterile, cluttered, boring? Since you live where you work, your work area should be focused, peaceful, and motivating. Here are some examples of things you can do:

Subtractions: Get rid of the clutter. It's difficult to feel centered when you're surrounded by unfinished tasks that constantly remind you of what you haven't done yet. Ideally, the only papers on your desk should be directly related to the current task at hand.

Additions: Try putting a fresh, red apple on your desk each morning. Try adding a small plant to your desk. Adding a vibrant, living plant can freshen up any work space. To personalize your space and keep yourself motivated, display a photo of yourself doing something that you love doing, perhaps in a moment of triumph. Next, add something inspirational to you and you alone. Think of an object that you can put in a drawer or discreetly display on your desk that will keep you motivated (e.g. a trophy, plaque, inspirational quote, motivational poster, your "before" photo, or memento that means something special to you.).

Note - that last thing sounds awfully like an anchor, doesn't it? See, we DO know what we're talking about!

What's Hot at WW.com

Not getting enough sleep? It could impact your weight loss. Here is some information, as well as some tips on what to do when you're just plain sleepy.

Quote of the Week

"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off the goal." - Hanna More