The Cure for Anything

Hello, Weight Watchers! Last week’s meeting spotlighted the Weight Watchers Tools for Living as a system to help you adopt healthier habits and get the results you want. They focus on what’s “inside” weight management. The Tools for Living are contained in the Week Five booklet and we will be covering individual Tools in more detail in the coming weeks.

$5 SMOOTHIE SPECIAL!

Now is a great time to try Weight Watchers Smoothies – usually $7.50, they're now on sale for just $5! Each box has 7 packets -- only 71 cents per smoothie! They come in French Vanilla, Strawberry Banana, and Chocolate (my favorite). Make them with milk and they count as 2 dairy servings. Each packet delivers 10 grams of protein, 5 grams of fiber and only 1.5 grams of fat. I make mine with milk, ice cubes, and PB2 (powdered peanut butter) – YUM!

MUSCLE MYTHS

Have you ever heard that muscle weighs more than fat? Well, a pound of muscle weighs the same as a pound of fat but the muscle is much leaner. Imagine a pound of corn kernels and a pound of popped popcorn -- the popcorn takes up much more space than the corn kernels. Each pound you lose is about 1/3 muscle and 2/3 fat -- exercise helps to prevent some of that muscle loss. When you lose weight ( i.e., body fat) you'll become leaner, but not always see the results at the scale. A 175-pound person that has 25% body fat will be leaner than a 175-pound person with 35% body fat. If you've increased your activity and not seen a payoff at the scale, be sure to check your measurements or pay attention to how your clothes are fitting!

WEIGHT WATCHERS WANTS YOU!

Are you near your goal and wondering about a career with Weight Watchers? Are you interested in a part or full-time job where you can pick your own hours? Weight Watchers may just be the opportunity for you! If you are interested, please come talk to me after any meeting!

In this week’s meeting, we’ll be discussing The Cure for Anything. Have you ever wished that you could take a magical pill and all of your troubles would be over? This week we will explore a quote that promises a simple cure for all that ails you!

Yogurt Vegetable Salad

Makes four servings

Core or 2 POINTS per serving

2 c plain, nonfat yogurt

1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped

3 T finely chopped fresh mint leaves

Salt to taste

1 c chickpeas, drained

1 c halved cherry/grape tomatoes

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Garnish with additional mint leaves. Refrigerate until serving.

I hope you’re having a great week!

Cyndi

Our greatest glory is not never failing, but in rising every time we fail.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson