Newsletter, week of April 5th

Last Week

Special occasions don't have to send you off track. Planning ahead, rehearsing your behavior, and finding ways to lighten favorite recipes can all help you navigate the spring eating season.

This Week

One of the worst feelings is to feel out of control. We'll discuss some techniques and behaviors that can help your self-control.

Kudos

Sarah got her first five pound star, Aleesha and John reached 10 pounds lost, and Rocio and Kendria have now lost fifteen pounds. Marie hit 25 pounds lost, Candy reached 40 pounds, and Steve has now lost over 55 pounds! We also gave Myra her 10% keychain to celebrate her first goal.

WW Product of the Week

Side Sale! All of our side dishes (that's the Mexican Rice, the Chicken Noodles and the Tomato Parmesan Noodles) are on sale! Save a dollar a package, which means you only spend $2 and you get a healthy, portion controlled side dish. Be creative and add some meat or veggies, and you've got a full meal possibility as well.

Weekly Potpourri

A crockpot can be a great time-saving kitchen appliance. But it does way more than just make stew! Last weekend I tried making yogurt in my crockpot. I figure this is much cheaper than buying those little containers!

A note on this: I modified the recipe on that link. I used a half-gallon of nonfat milk, and threw in 1/2 cup of nonfat milk powder (it helps thicken the yogurt). Turn the crockpot on low for 3 hours. Unplug the crockpot and let it sit for 1 hour. Take 2 cups of the milk out, and stir in a small container of fat-free plain yogurt (this is your "starter" and helps the bacteria do its thing) into it. Pour the milk & yogurt mix back into the crock and wrap the whole thing up really well with a blanket or towels (I used about 4 towels, I think). Let it sit overnight. If it's not thick enough for your taste, you can always strain it through coffee filters or cheesecloth.

What's Hot at WW.com?

I am a big fan of a good night's sleep. I'm also a fan of a good nap. So it's kind of nice to know that getting decent sleep can help you manage your weight! Check out this article if you have a bit of trouble getting some shuteye.

Quote of the Week

Before you begin a thing remind yourself that difficulties and delays quite impossible to foresee are ahead. You can only see one thing clearly, and that is your goal. Form a mental vision of that and cling to it through thick and thin. - Kathleen Norris