Newsletter, week of March 8th

Last Week

No matter where you are in your journey, there's always something to change. Realizing how important these things are can spur you into action, and help you recover from a relapse.

This Week

Whether you love to sweat, or hate to hear the dreaded "E" word, moving more can benefit you. If you're merely contemplating getting active, stop in this week and see if we can't spur you into the action stage.

Kudos

Shauna, Juanita, Leslie and Irma all received their first five pound stars. Kendria reached 10 pounds lost, Alexandria reached her 5% target, Emilee reached 35 pounds lost, and both Karen and Velma hit 40 pounds. Steve has now lost over 50 pounds, and Laketa received her 80 pound star! Those totals are amazing, everyone.

WW Product of the Week

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Weekly Potpourri

It's that time again...GIRL SCOUT COOKIE TIME! Here are the stats on those tasty little cookies.

Trefoils (shortbread): Serving size; 5 cookies 4 points
170 calories, 8 g total fat (2.5 g sat fat), 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 115 mg sodium, 23 g total carbohydrates, 2 g protein, 7 g sugar, 0 g fiber

Thin Mint: Serving size: 4 cookies 4 points
160 calories, 8 g total fat (5 g sat fat), 0g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 115 mg sodium, 22 g total carbohydrates, 1 g protein, 10 g sugar, 0 g fiber

Tagalongs (p. b. & chocolate): Serving size: 2 cookies 4 points
140 calories, 9g total fat (5 g sat fat), 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 95 mg sodium,
13 g total carbohydrates, 2 g protein, 8 g sugar, 0 g fiber

Lemon Chalet Crème Cookies: Serving size: 3 cookies 4 points
170 calories, 7 g total fat (2.5 g sat fat), 0g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 95 mg sodium, 26 g total carbohydrates, 1 g protein, 13 g sugar, 0 g fiber

Samoas (coconut, caramel, chocolate): Serving size: 2 cookies 4 points
150 calories, 8 g total fat (6 g sat fat), 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 50 mg sodium,
18 g total carbohydrates, 1 g protein, 10 g sugar, 0 g fiber

Do-Si-dos (peanut butter): Serving size: 2 cookies 3 points
120 calories, 5 g total fat (1.5 g sat fat), 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 75 mg sodium, 16 g total carbohydrates, 2 g protein, 7 g sugar, 0 g fiber

Chocolate Chip (sugar free): Serving size: 3 cookies 3 points
160 calories, 9 g total fat (3 g sat fat), 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 140 mg sodium, 22 g total carbohydrates, 1 g protein, 7 g sugar alcohol, 2 g fiber

Dulce de Leche: Serving size: 3 cookies 5 points
200 calories, 10 g total fat (4 g sat fat), 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 85 mg sodium, 25 g total carbohydrates, 1 g protein, 11 g sugar, 0 g fiber

What's Hot at WW.com?

If you think exercise is boring, well, you just haven't found the right type! Belly dancing is certainly a unique and fun way to burn calories, don't you think?

Quote of the Week

Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out if they've got a second. Give your dreams all you've got and you'll be amazed at the energy that comes out of you. - William James