Week 41- Preview- Take Care Of Yourself

Taking care of yourself means, taking the time to eat wisely, move more, build helpful habits and attend weekly meetings. When you make your needs a priority, you are healthier, happier and more in control.

To be successful you need to take care of yourself so that you can better take care of others.

Come to the meeting and find out how you can accomplish this.

"If you think taking care of yourself is selfish, change your mind. If you don't, you're simply ducking your responsibilities." - Ann Richards (Former Governor of Texas)

Week 40 Round Up - Too Exciting To Be Boring

By simply adding two points of food or two points of exercise that's different from your everyday choices, can prevent you from having BOREDOM with your food plan and your exercise program.

Come to the meeting and share what two point food choices you found to spice up your eating program.

Share something new that you were able to accomplish in your activity for just two points.

You may even see some two point options in this blog.....hint, hint, hint!

Week 39 - Preview - Feeling Not Feeding Your Feelings

57% of women over 18 who have to lose 11 + lbs. claim to over eat during emotional situations.

DUH!!!

When have you eaten in response to "feelings", even when you weren't truly hungry?

Emotional eating is common, and it can lead to overeating, which can hinder member's weight loss success.

This meeting will help you put some controls on your emotions rather than letting food and feelings be in control.

Can you distinguish between physical hunger and the desire to eat due to emotions?

You will learn what strategies you can use to manage your emotions without using food.

Week 38 Roundup - Goal Setting and Non Scale Measures Of Success

I think you understand the importance of goal setting and achieving those goals to your motivation and momentum of the program.

Please make sure you have a goal.

Be it weightloss goal, non-scale reward, or a health goal.

Having goals makes you successful!

"If you don't know where you are going, you will probably end up somewhere else." - L.J. Peter

Food Finds - Triple Berry Bran Muffin Mix - Trader Joe's

This is a real easy and simple breakfast or snack at only 2 points.

It is high in fiber, low in fat.

All you need is two large eggs and a cup of water.

Enjoy - We did!

Food Finds - Better'n Peanut Butter - Trader Joe's

This could be a Red Light Food for some people:



Peanut Butter



I've found a lower point choice for Peanut Butter.



Better'n Peanut Butter is



Serving Size: 2 Tbs.



100 Calories

2 Grams of Fat

2 Grams of Fiber



So, that equals 2 points for 2 Tbs.



To compare...If you have 2 Tbs. of Adam's Peanut Butter (which is way better for you than Skippy or one of those FYI) it's 5 points!!!



Better'n is mixture of peanut, soy and defatted peanut flour.



It's got a great taste.



The jar says 85% less fat, low sodium and 40% less calories than regular peanut butter.



For some reason I cannot upload a photo, AGAIN, this week.



I found this item at Trader Joe's, but if you want to take a look, check out their website:



http://www.betternpeanutbutter.com/

Week 37 - Round up - Trigger Foods

Trigger Foods are just like Red Light Foods; you can't stop at just one bite.

They're are primarily a sugar/fat combination or a fat/salt combination.

Being aware of what your trigger foods are, is very helpful. Find a substitute for some of these foods, or if you want to have these foods in your life "go out" to have them so they are not in your home. You'll have more portion control.

Yellow Light Foods are those foods that need caution and can lead to becoming Red Light Foods in some instances. Such as: A bowl of nuts at a party you are attending, can trigger you to eat the whole bowl. Each time you walk by or stand by it talking to friends. Stay mindful.

Find some healthy or Green Light low point choices instead of the Red/Yellow light foods. Have them on hand. There are many Weight Watcher products at your disposal here at the center.

They may fit the bill! :)

Be Back In Two Weeks

I know I said last week, that I was NOT on hiatus, but it ends up that YES I AM ON HIATUS.

It seems that all of us are still enjoying the beautiful weather and taking final summer vacations, etc....

So, I will be back to the blog in a couple weeks when we start our new series!!!!

Stay Tuned and Get Ready!!!

Have a wonderful summer,

Paula

On Hiatus?

No, the blog is not on hiatus, just lost in the shuffle.

Will be back with regularly scheduled programming soon.

Please check back.

See you at the meeting center!

Paula

Food Finds - Natures Path Cereal

Nature's Path Organic Synergy Cereal. I found this at Trader Joe's, but I believe Fred Meyer's carry this as well. This company is from Blaine. BUY LOCAL :)

This cereal has 8 whole grains, high fiber and low points value; very satisfying.

A serving is 1 1/2 points per serving. So, when I ate this, I doubled the portions! Woo Hoo!