We are rolling out a new program, the first in four years, the week of December 7th.
The program is entitled: MOMENTUM
It will be one program instead of two, with the best of both Flex and Core included.
Stay tuned, we have some exciting times ahead of us!
I will personally be using the new program starting today Monday, November 17th.
I will be totally fluent by the 7th!
I will share with you my results and show you how to use the program yourselves!
Monday, November 17, 2008
Preview Week 47 - Managing Special Occassions
One way for you to manage Thanksgiving....is to play a great online game using WeightWatchers.com
Follow this link to the Thanksgiving Cheat Sheet:
http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=44041
Use your cursor to grab foods (see the serving sizes and description as you lay the cursor over the pictures) and drag them to the plate pictured. It calculates the points for you!
You can continue to play the game, by clearing your plate and selecting combinations of foods.
Below this great tool, is even more information about how to lighten your favorite foods, know your portions and also tools to compare.
PLUS...look to the right of the image there are other cheat sheets - PIZZA, COCKTAILS, GRILLING....ETC...
Follow this link to the Thanksgiving Cheat Sheet:
http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=44041
Use your cursor to grab foods (see the serving sizes and description as you lay the cursor over the pictures) and drag them to the plate pictured. It calculates the points for you!
You can continue to play the game, by clearing your plate and selecting combinations of foods.
Below this great tool, is even more information about how to lighten your favorite foods, know your portions and also tools to compare.
PLUS...look to the right of the image there are other cheat sheets - PIZZA, COCKTAILS, GRILLING....ETC...
Wrap Up- Week 46
Lessons From The Gridiron...
What lessons did you use this last week?
Are you planning on coming to the huddle?
Were there any interferences?
What did you practice?
Do you know your game plan?
Here's your favorite quote by George Allen, former coach of the LA Rams, "Winning is the science of being totally prepared."
How are you planning for the end of the year with Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's ahead of us?
Stay tuned for next week...Managing Special Occasions.
What lessons did you use this last week?
Are you planning on coming to the huddle?
Were there any interferences?
What did you practice?
Do you know your game plan?
Here's your favorite quote by George Allen, former coach of the LA Rams, "Winning is the science of being totally prepared."
How are you planning for the end of the year with Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's ahead of us?
Stay tuned for next week...Managing Special Occasions.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Preview - Week 46 - Football and Weightloss?
TOUCHDOWN!
Did you know that Weight Watcher Members and football have a lot in common?
These are fundamentals from a coach's perspective. See if you see any similarities between being a member of Weight Watchers and being a player on a football team.
1: It's realizing that the team is bigger than the individual.
2: Realizing that a team is needed for all to succeed.
3: Everyone looks to pick their fellow teammate up when they stumble. (Everyone knows they will all need that at some point in the game or season)
4: Success and failure aren't measured by the individual plays or moments, but by the final score and how you finished.
5: Everyone fails, it's what you do with the failure that makes the difference. Learn by your mistakes and move on.
6: You will get another shot at making the play, so forget about the last play and be ready for the next play.
7: There are a few game breaking opportunities in every game, that mean the difference between winning and losing, so be ready when the break comes.
8: Don't worry about the score or if you are losing, just stick to the game plan and play your game.
9: Invariably, the team that does the fundamentals the best is the one who wins, so stick to mastering the fundamentals and success will come.
10: Football is a game of four quarters, not one.
11: Play to win(not to just show up or spectate).
Learn more this week!!!
Did you know that Weight Watcher Members and football have a lot in common?
These are fundamentals from a coach's perspective. See if you see any similarities between being a member of Weight Watchers and being a player on a football team.
1: It's realizing that the team is bigger than the individual.
2: Realizing that a team is needed for all to succeed.
3: Everyone looks to pick their fellow teammate up when they stumble. (Everyone knows they will all need that at some point in the game or season)
4: Success and failure aren't measured by the individual plays or moments, but by the final score and how you finished.
5: Everyone fails, it's what you do with the failure that makes the difference. Learn by your mistakes and move on.
6: You will get another shot at making the play, so forget about the last play and be ready for the next play.
7: There are a few game breaking opportunities in every game, that mean the difference between winning and losing, so be ready when the break comes.
8: Don't worry about the score or if you are losing, just stick to the game plan and play your game.
9: Invariably, the team that does the fundamentals the best is the one who wins, so stick to mastering the fundamentals and success will come.
10: Football is a game of four quarters, not one.
11: Play to win(not to just show up or spectate).
Learn more this week!!!
Food Finds -Fruit and Breakfast Sandwich
Weight Watcher's Smart Ones Morning Express - Stuffed Breakfast Sandwich
(Egg whites, Cheese, Bacon and Veggies)There are two hot sandwiches per box;5 points per sandwich.
Microwave them for aproximately 2 minutes in the sleeve provided to get a crisp crust. (Similar to Hot Pockets, but a great alternative!)
Gone are the excuses like, "I don't have time for breakfast."
You can eat it on the run or cook it at the office.
My father and I tried these this morning and really enjoyed them.
What is in your fruit bowl?
Remember save money by purchasing fruits in season!!!There are also two kinds of pears, which are inexpensive right now. (I purchased all my fruit this week from Fred Meyer's) The green ones are Bartlett, and the brown one is Bosc. Both have distinct flavors. I've discovered I really enjoy the Bosc, because not only are they sweet, but they have a hint of spice.
Also, another inexpensive fruit choice are the boxes of Satsumas.
Do you know how many Satsumas equal 1 point?!
Wrap Up Week 45 - Vote Yes For Yourself!
Did you vote for yourself today?
What needs to happen for you to be the priority in your weight loss effort?
Did you delegate someone else to do the dishes after dinner, so you could go on a walk?
Maybe one of your children would love to learn how to cook and make a meal one day a week. Giving them a chance to explore who they are and will be, provides you opportunities for yourself.
The honey-do list can wait, until you've had time to get your exercise in or carve out a moment for yourself today.
Take care of yourself. That is more important than anything else I can think of!
What needs to happen for you to be the priority in your weight loss effort?
Did you delegate someone else to do the dishes after dinner, so you could go on a walk?
Maybe one of your children would love to learn how to cook and make a meal one day a week. Giving them a chance to explore who they are and will be, provides you opportunities for yourself.
The honey-do list can wait, until you've had time to get your exercise in or carve out a moment for yourself today.
Take care of yourself. That is more important than anything else I can think of!
Monday, November 3, 2008
Update!!!
LOSE FOR GOOD
Weight Watchers International received enough pounds lost by members to donate 1,000,000 to the two hunger agencies.
We need your food in house by Saturday November 8, 2008.
We will take this to our local food bank.
If you would prefer to do a monetary donation, we accept cash or check (pay to Bellingham Food Bank).
COMPUTER STATUS
We will be going live the week of November 8th. That will be the last week you will need to grab your "card" out of the file when checking in.
We ask for your patience during this transition. Some of us may seem dazed and confused.
Once we get enough practice, we will be lightening speed. This should be a good experience for you as it will make check in time go faster and you'll no longer have to search for your card.
The first week you will receive a bar code that is to be applied to your membership book. From that moment on we will only need to scan the bar code on your membership booklet to check you into the system.
Training Day - All Staff
No one was hurt during this exercise...yet!
Weight Watchers International received enough pounds lost by members to donate 1,000,000 to the two hunger agencies.
We need your food in house by Saturday November 8, 2008.
We will take this to our local food bank.
If you would prefer to do a monetary donation, we accept cash or check (pay to Bellingham Food Bank).
COMPUTER STATUS
We will be going live the week of November 8th. That will be the last week you will need to grab your "card" out of the file when checking in.
We ask for your patience during this transition. Some of us may seem dazed and confused.
Once we get enough practice, we will be lightening speed. This should be a good experience for you as it will make check in time go faster and you'll no longer have to search for your card.
The first week you will receive a bar code that is to be applied to your membership book. From that moment on we will only need to scan the bar code on your membership booklet to check you into the system.
Training Day - All Staff
No one was hurt during this exercise...yet!
Recipes - Crock Pot
By request I'm including two crockpot recipes. These are great ideas for this time of year when it gets dark early and we come home hungry; dinner will be ready.
These two recipes are from the now out of print - Best Eats Cookbook, Weight Watchers. This cookbook was created by recipes from members.
**Feel free to use Chicken Breast instead of Chicken Thighs in the following recipes**
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
1 lbs. Skinless boneless chicken thighs. Cut into 1 inch pieces
1 - 14 1/2 oz. can crushed fire roasted tomatoes
1 Cup sliced mushrooms
1 Green bell pepper sliced
1 Onion chopped
1 Garlic clove minced
1/4 Cup dry red wine or reduced sodium chicken broth
1 Tbs tomato paste
3/4 tsp dried oregano
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Directions:
Place all the ingredients into a 5 - 6 quart slow cooker.
Cover and cook until vegetables are tender (5-6 hours high or 6-8 hours on low)
Serves 4 Prep time 15 minutes
Per serving - 1 cup = 4 points
Recipe is totally core
Slow Cooker Chicken Posole
1 lbs. skinless boneless chicken thighs cut into 1 inch pieces
1 - 14 1/2 oz. can hominy drained
1 - 14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 - 4 oz. can chopped green chiles
1 Cup frozen mixed vegetables - such as - onion, pepper, celery mixture
1 Cup reduced sodium chicken broth
1 Garlic clove minced
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 lime cut into 4 wedges
Directions:
Place all the ingredients, except lime, into 4 - 5 quart slow cooker.
Cook the vegetables until tender (4 -5 hours on high or 7 hours on low)
Serve with lime wedge
This can be made into a double batch and freeze the leftovers.
Serves 4 Prep time 15 minutes
Serving size 1 1/4 cup = 6 points
Recipe is totally core
These two recipes are from the now out of print - Best Eats Cookbook, Weight Watchers. This cookbook was created by recipes from members.
**Feel free to use Chicken Breast instead of Chicken Thighs in the following recipes**
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
1 lbs. Skinless boneless chicken thighs. Cut into 1 inch pieces
1 - 14 1/2 oz. can crushed fire roasted tomatoes
1 Cup sliced mushrooms
1 Green bell pepper sliced
1 Onion chopped
1 Garlic clove minced
1/4 Cup dry red wine or reduced sodium chicken broth
1 Tbs tomato paste
3/4 tsp dried oregano
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Directions:
Place all the ingredients into a 5 - 6 quart slow cooker.
Cover and cook until vegetables are tender (5-6 hours high or 6-8 hours on low)
Serves 4 Prep time 15 minutes
Per serving - 1 cup = 4 points
Recipe is totally core
Slow Cooker Chicken Posole
1 lbs. skinless boneless chicken thighs cut into 1 inch pieces
1 - 14 1/2 oz. can hominy drained
1 - 14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 - 4 oz. can chopped green chiles
1 Cup frozen mixed vegetables - such as - onion, pepper, celery mixture
1 Cup reduced sodium chicken broth
1 Garlic clove minced
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 lime cut into 4 wedges
Directions:
Place all the ingredients, except lime, into 4 - 5 quart slow cooker.
Cook the vegetables until tender (4 -5 hours on high or 7 hours on low)
Serve with lime wedge
This can be made into a double batch and freeze the leftovers.
Serves 4 Prep time 15 minutes
Serving size 1 1/4 cup = 6 points
Recipe is totally core
Wrap Up Week 44
SATISFYING
What did you do this past week to physically or visually make your meals and snacks more satisfying?
Did you think about the low energy density foods? Like the 5 cups of 94% fat free microwave popcorn for 1 point or core choice?
TRICK OR TREAT?
How many points would you say you consumed off the list of candies I provided in this blog last week?
Were they your activity points or out of your thirty-five weekly points allowance?
Did you find the points for candy were worth it?
What did you do this past week to physically or visually make your meals and snacks more satisfying?
Did you think about the low energy density foods? Like the 5 cups of 94% fat free microwave popcorn for 1 point or core choice?
TRICK OR TREAT?
How many points would you say you consumed off the list of candies I provided in this blog last week?
Were they your activity points or out of your thirty-five weekly points allowance?
Did you find the points for candy were worth it?
This Week: Get Out And Vote...Vote For Yourself
Remember you have one more day to postmark your ballot or place in the drop box at the county courthouse for this year's election.
Vote For Yourself....
It's all about taking care of yourself, so make some time for you.
How often do you vote for yourself? What keeps you from putting your needs first?
Let's talk about it this week!
Vote For Yourself....
It's all about taking care of yourself, so make some time for you.
How often do you vote for yourself? What keeps you from putting your needs first?
Let's talk about it this week!
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