Week 21 Preview - Motivating Strategies

When members begin losing weight, their motivators and commitments are usually strong, because they have a strong sense of how they no longer want to be.

As time goes on however, many drop out of Weight Watchers before they reach their goal weight. Others regain their weight after becoming Lifetime Members.

When asked why? They often say, "I lost my motivation."

When referring to "motivation", members are speaking of whatever inspires them to do the things necessary to reach their weight goal and stay there.

While "Last Straw Incidents" are important to get started or sustaining motivation, you need to focus on the good feelings you'll get when you achieve what you do want, which inspires you to take the necessary steps to achieve it.

This the "Motivating Strategy" in Tools For Living.

This week I'll show you that your motivators and commitment level can change over time.

I'll help you discover what will motivate you now and how to use the motivating strategy tool to keep you moving towards what you want.

Week 20 - Round Up - Memorial Day Food And Fun

The habits we learn now, not only help us with the upcoming weekend, but will stay with us and become our lifestyle with just a little bit of practice.

Check out Week 4 booklet and see what habits you really need to work on. Take the quiz. Work on one habit at time. YOU CAN DO IT!

SFC Week 7 - Trivia Question

What type of exercise in particular was recommended to increase our metabolism and minimize loss of lean muscle mass?

The correct answer will be posted on the white board this Monday and Tuesday.


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May Bonus Question

Where am I going on vacation this June?

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Have a great week!!

Week 20 - Preview - Managing Memorial Day Food and Fun

This week will be about why we need to feel confident in our abilities to navigate these holiday events as you are losing your weight.

You will learn to develop skills that will help you manage the holidays and your weight for long term.

What foods might you see at these summer events?

How might they affect your weight loss?

Think about the foods that will be a challenge to your weight loss effort and in the meeting we'll find ways to lighten them up and how to have the food/flavor with a less point value.

I will highlight the Hit The Spot Cookbook this week as well. This is a brand new cookbook to our meeting center.

Week 19 - Roundup - Metabolism - What Can You Do About Yours

Following up on last week....

Who started a new exercise to positively affect your metabolism?

What was it?

What needs to happen for you to continue this new exercise?

The Spring Fever Challenge is coming to a close soon, but just because this is ending doesn't mean it's over. You can create new challenges for yourself.

Remember, there are still plenty of local activities to get involved in this summer to expand your repertoire and affect your metabolism.

For those of you participating in the Spring Fever Challenge, I will need to have your challenge sheets in on June 1st and June 2nd.

The prize drawings are June 8th and June 9th.

SFC - Week 6 - Trivia ANSWER

The answer is:


Momentum - Walk It Challenge



BONUS - - - Trivia Question ---

What are the names and breed of my two dogs? They have been on the blog. The bonus answer will be on the board next week.

This will apply to April's Bonus Points (yup, we're a bit behind)

Week 19 - Preview - Metabolism - What can you do about yours?

Ok gang - It's Week 6 of the Spring Fever Challenge!!! How many are with me?!! Prizes are accumulating. I'm ready to figure out your challenge points and give out the kudos.

Remember you need to turn in your challenge sheets on June 1st or June 2nd. The prize drawings will be June 8th and June 9th.

Good luck. No matter how you did, if you participated...you are already a winner...way to go!

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What is Metabolism?

Metabolism is the number of calories the body burns at rest, by digesting and absorbing food, and during physical activity.

Yes, no matter how old you are, you can change up your metabolism.

How do we do that??? We increase our physical activity - especially strength and resistance training. Eat a well balanced diet and continue to intensify your exercise routine; whether extending the length time or the intensity of the workout. Check out your week 2 and week 9 books, for some great ideas on how to boost your time and intensity to burn more calories.

Remember, the body is not selective when you lose your weight. You need to exercise to build lean muscle; that is the active tissue that burns calories.

How is the training going on the Walk It Challenge? Who is taking advantage of that? Have you signed up for the free training? Have you participated or researched local options?

We have many resources here in Bellingham and a couple created just for Weight Watcher Members

1) Butterfly For Life - For Women - Please ask me about all the details or consult previous posts. They provide WW members with a reduce rate, no enrollment fees...check it out or ask me!

2) Relay For Life - Right here in Bellingham. Weight Watchers and Butterfly For Life have teamed up to make a huge difference this year at the relay!!! We will have a primo spot on the relay track with a nice large 5th wheel (no dinkie tent here) All we need is YOU!!! Your participation is the most important part. This will be a blast. Please sign up. Here's how:

Steps to Join our Relay For Life Team - Due May 25, 2009!!!

1. Go to www.relayforlifeofwhatcom.org
2. On the left of the web page, scroll down and click "Join A Team" (Under Team Toolkit)
3. Type "Butterfly Life And Weight Watchers For David" in "team name" box.
4. Click on our Team Name in the white box below. Team Captain "Julia Crouch" will also show up there.
5. In dark purple box, click on the blue "join team" link.
6. Select participation level. This represents the amount of money you would like to sponsor. (members -$10.00 donation for a t-shirt)
7. Fill out all forms, questionnaires, put in payment information etc.
8. You're done! Thank you for your participation.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Week 18 - Roundup - Focusing on the positives

As you can see, this blog post is coming to you on a Thursday, not a Sunday. It's been a heck of a week. I could have thrown my hands up in the air and said, "Forget it. They won't be worried about this week's news...", but my inner self said, "No, Paula, you need to do this. Get this done. It not only helps the members, but it helps you - stay on track, stay in focus with the meeting topics and concerns of the members."

That is a perfect example of FOCUSING ON THE POSITIVES.

When you hit a "wall" remember it's not real. Push through it and move on to the sunshine.

Turn those negatives into positives.

It's A Girl

Good Morning Members,

This week's blog posts have been delayed.

I'm assisting my neighbors who are ready to have their second child.

It was a late, late night, but she has arrived.

Please look for the blog posts no later than Wednesday this week. This time the posting will include the "Answer" to this week's SFC Trivia Question.

The Trivia "Question" will be on the board Monday and Tuesday.

See you this week!

SFC Week 5 - Trivia Question

What are the two examples of carbohydrates that I brought to last week's meeting?

The answer will be up on the board tonight and Tuesday.

See you there!