Feel the Heat

Hello, Weight Watchers! Summer is a time when many of us can experience a little more difficulty with our weight loss, with celebrations, vacations, and crazy schedules. Did discussing Plateau Rescue last week help any of you work through any mid-summer blues? While weight loss does typically vary from week to week, plateaus (three or more weeks with no loss, despite following the Weight Watchers plan) are a normal part of your weight-loss journey. Plateaus can be physical, but frequently we experience an “attitude plateau,” which results from relaxed adherence to the Weight Watchers program.

If you are experiencing a plateau, please ask your Leader or Receptionist for a copy of the Plateau Rescue leaflet, which is full of ideas on how to break a stubborn plateau.

Ode to the Dreaded Plateau

What could be worse than the dreaded plateau?

Though I've been good as gold, the pounds simply won't go.

I eat veggies, drink water, and exercise (eww!)

My points are just perfect, and I'm journaling too.

I've tried weighing at morning, at evening, and noon,

But that blasted old scale sings the same sad old tune.

I'm tempted to throw in the towel and quit

But my leader says "No!" she won't hear of it.

So I stick with the program and faithfully pray,

"Please God, let the scale go down when I weigh."

And in just a few weeks (though it seems like a year)

The scale starts moving; I'm back in high gear!

So take it from me, if you stick to your guns,

It won't be long 'til there's less of those buns.

Show that plateau that you're a real fighter,

Hang in there, keep going and soon you'll be lighter!

SNEAKING IN SOME HEALTHY OILS

Ways to add 2 teaspoons of canola, flaxseed, safflower, sunflower, or olive oil each day:

· Stir fry

· Fry eggs

· Mix with fat-free dressing

· Put on popcorn

· Drizzle over veggies; grill or roast with seasonings

· Add to a Smoothie

· Put in oatmeal (flaxseed has a nice, nutty flavor!)

· Rub on corn on the cob and grill

· Marinate meats

· Stir into yogurt

· Brush on bread

· Drizzle on a baked potato

· Toss with sweet potato wedges and bake to make French fries

ARTICLES OF NOTE

· Best Summer Workout Wear

· Shed Pounds with Summer Sports

· Safe Summer Fitness

Next week, we’ll Feel the Heat and discover a myriad of ways to keep the summer heat from diminishing our activity level. Come and share summertime fitness tips, learn about fun new activities, and figure out ways to fit Moving More into your new lifestyle!

Have a great week, everyone!

Cyndi

The good Lord gave you a body that can stand almost anything. It’s your mind that you have to convince.

~Vincent Lombardi