Hello, Weight Watchers! Did last week's meeting inspire you to add music while you Move More? Any activity is always better than none, and music can motivate you to walk a little further, clean a little harder, or shake that booty off (literally!). Music can help lift your mood and give you the boost your workout needs.
LOSE FOR GOOD
Lose for Good is in full swing and, so far, a huge success! My members donated 135.8 pounds of food for the hungry through Lose for Good this week alone! Keep up the good work!
Don't forget that every existing member who brings a friend to join any traditional, traveling, or At-Work meeting will receive an instant free gift (while supplies last)! Even better, each new member equals even more food donated to Action Against Hunger and Share Our Strength!
Danville members - Mary Williams from Sheltering Wings will be collecting our donations at the October 15 meeting. Please check out their Wish List and double the good for victims of domestic violence in our area!
PANIC BUTTON
How can I stay motivated if the scale isn't moving?
It may be helpful to track your NSVs (non-scale victories). Take your measurements and have someone take a progress picture of you about once a month. (I didn't do this and REALLY wish I had!) Sometimes even if the scale isn't moving, you are still getting smaller and more toned. Can you fit into smaller pants? Can you exercise more without being winded? Did your doctor say you could chuck that blood pressure medication? All of these are GREAT ways to measure your progress that aren't scale-related.
COOL NEW PRODUCT ALERT
Coming soon to a meeting room near you - a new and improved version of the electronic POINTS food scale (including an expanded food database and new easier-to-read display) and Garlic Parmesan Pretzel Thins. Be on the lookout for Pretzel Thins samples in late October.
Sadly, we will be saying good-bye to Sourdough Pretzel Thins and Blueberry Crumb Cake Just 2 POINTS bars. If they're a favorite of yours, stock up now before they're all gone!
SUPER SALE
Our year-end cookbook sale is back by popular demand! All currently available cookbooks are half price from Sept 28 until Jan 3. Now is a great time to pick up the one you've been eyeing, or get a great Christmas gift for the Weight Watchers in your life.
Also, from Sept 18 to Oct 18, Fruities are buy two, get one free! At just one point for the entire pack, they're a great low-POINTS way to scare away the snack monster!
ARTICLES OF NOTE
This week, we will work toward mastering the Learn from Experience habit. This can help us recognize what's worked for our weight loss in the past and what has not. Insyead of criticizing ourselves for not being perfect (positive self-talking, anyone?), we can benefit from reviewing our setbacks and deciding how to manage similar situations more successfully the next time.
Our pasts are rich, personal libraries of experiences to build on - everything that's happened before can be helpful to us now. No failure, only feedback!
Have a great week, everyone!
Cyndi
If you will call your troubles experiences, and remember that every experience develops some latent force within you, you will grow vigorous and happy, however adverse your circumstances may seem to be.
--James Russell Miller
Dance it Off!
Hello, Weight Watchers! Did last week's discussion help you identify negative thoughts, challenge them, and replace them with a positive mantra? Sometimes the biggest barrier to reaching our goals is us! Positive self-talking can help us through a challenging situation or get back on track after a rough time.
LOSE FOR GOOD
Lose for Good is in full swing and, so far, a huge success! My members bought 113 pounds of food for the hungry this week alone! Keep up the good work!
Don't forget that every existing member who brings a friend to join any traditional, traveling, or At-Work meeting will receive an instant free gift (while supplies last)! Even better, each new member equals even more food donated to Action Against Hunger and Share Our Strength!
Danville members - Mary Williams from Sheltering Wings will be collecting our donations at the October 15 meeting. Please check out their Wish List and double the good for victims of domestic violence in our area!
PANIC BUTTON
When I first started with WW Online, there was a big orange Panic button on the homepage. You could click it when you were feeling out of control, and it linked to coping mechanisms for stress, motivation, and advice. Sadly, the original Panic button is long gone (but look - I found the page it linked to, though it appears to be part of the eTools subscription), but I would like to feature some of the same kinds of things in a weekly feature here. Please let me know if there's a particular question or topic you would like to see addressed.
eTOOLS TIPS
Did you know that members who use eTools (the online companion to Weight Watchers meetings) lose 50% more weight than those attending weekly meetings alone? (It's an added bonus, as members who attend weekly meetings lose three times as much weight as those who go it alone!)
As a meetings member, you qualify for a discounted eTools rate. The best deal is to purchase a Monthly Pass (traditional members) or join a 17-week At-Work series in the first two weeks of the series. These members get eTools for free! If neither of these applies in your case, look in your Week One packet for a red card with an access code. eTools can be purchased separately for $12.95 per month or three months for $29.95. (Tip: You must re-select the three-month savings plan after each payment or it will revert to charging you monthly for the next billing cycle.)
eTools has tons of great features, but my favorites by far are the Core planner (POINTS Tracker for Flex members) and Recipe Builder. I have 24/7 worldwide access to Weight Watcher's most extensive POINTS database and I journal with it every single day (even when I was in Germany!). The Recipe Builder allows me to enter my own recipes and calculates the POINTS values per serving for me. There is also a feature that will help you lighten up your family favorites.
WEIGHT WATCHERS FAMILY
We have an exciting new opportunity for all parents or caregivers interested in helping their families live a healthier lifestyle!
Indianapolis is one of only a few exclusive locations that has been chosen to offer Weight Watchers Family, a pilot seminar for adults only that helps parents create a healthy-weight home for the entire family. Participants will learn five simple rules, based on the latest scientific information about weight management for kids, along with real-world tips and strategies to implement them.
Parents and caregivers can attend the Weight Watchers Family session where they'll talk with other parents who share their concerns, receive special program materials, and are given the link to a special Weight Watchers Fmily section of our website with an online message board and additional content.
The seminar will be offered on October 5 at the Indianapolis Southside WW Center from 3-6:30 pm and October 18 at the Indianapolis Castleton WW Center from 1-4:30 pm.
The cost is $29.95, which includes seminar registration for two adults and a copy of the Family Power book, written by the Weight Watchers Chief Scientific Officer, Karen Miller Kovach. Anyone interested in attending can contact me or call (800) 852-1917, ext. 2603 to make your reservation. Space is limited - make your reservation today!
ARTICLES OF NOTE
This week, we will be discussing the benefits of dancing and other recreational activities as enjoyable ways to Move More. Music makes a great background for activity and can inspire and motivate us. We will get into the Add 2 leaflet and see how many Activity POINTS values we can earn by simply doing some of our favorite activities!
Have a great week, everyone!
Cyndi
We're fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance.
--Japanese proverb
Banana Couscous Pudding and Fruit Parfait
Servings 4 | POINTS Values 2
Core
Prepare pudding according to package directions using the skim milk. Stir in the couscous (it's okay if it's still warm.) Let stand until pudding is set up (~5 min).
To make parfaits, layer 2 T of pudding, 2 T bananas, 2 T pudding, 2 T strawberries (repeat the layers twice) in four tall parfait glasses. Garnish with mint if desired.
LOSE FOR GOOD
Lose for Good is in full swing and, so far, a huge success! My members bought 113 pounds of food for the hungry this week alone! Keep up the good work!
Don't forget that every existing member who brings a friend to join any traditional, traveling, or At-Work meeting will receive an instant free gift (while supplies last)! Even better, each new member equals even more food donated to Action Against Hunger and Share Our Strength!
Danville members - Mary Williams from Sheltering Wings will be collecting our donations at the October 15 meeting. Please check out their Wish List and double the good for victims of domestic violence in our area!
PANIC BUTTON
When I first started with WW Online, there was a big orange Panic button on the homepage. You could click it when you were feeling out of control, and it linked to coping mechanisms for stress, motivation, and advice. Sadly, the original Panic button is long gone (but look - I found the page it linked to, though it appears to be part of the eTools subscription), but I would like to feature some of the same kinds of things in a weekly feature here. Please let me know if there's a particular question or topic you would like to see addressed.
eTOOLS TIPS
Did you know that members who use eTools (the online companion to Weight Watchers meetings) lose 50% more weight than those attending weekly meetings alone? (It's an added bonus, as members who attend weekly meetings lose three times as much weight as those who go it alone!)
As a meetings member, you qualify for a discounted eTools rate. The best deal is to purchase a Monthly Pass (traditional members) or join a 17-week At-Work series in the first two weeks of the series. These members get eTools for free! If neither of these applies in your case, look in your Week One packet for a red card with an access code. eTools can be purchased separately for $12.95 per month or three months for $29.95. (Tip: You must re-select the three-month savings plan after each payment or it will revert to charging you monthly for the next billing cycle.)
eTools has tons of great features, but my favorites by far are the Core planner (POINTS Tracker for Flex members) and Recipe Builder. I have 24/7 worldwide access to Weight Watcher's most extensive POINTS database and I journal with it every single day (even when I was in Germany!). The Recipe Builder allows me to enter my own recipes and calculates the POINTS values per serving for me. There is also a feature that will help you lighten up your family favorites.
WEIGHT WATCHERS FAMILY
We have an exciting new opportunity for all parents or caregivers interested in helping their families live a healthier lifestyle!
Indianapolis is one of only a few exclusive locations that has been chosen to offer Weight Watchers Family, a pilot seminar for adults only that helps parents create a healthy-weight home for the entire family. Participants will learn five simple rules, based on the latest scientific information about weight management for kids, along with real-world tips and strategies to implement them.
Parents and caregivers can attend the Weight Watchers Family session where they'll talk with other parents who share their concerns, receive special program materials, and are given the link to a special Weight Watchers Fmily section of our website with an online message board and additional content.
The seminar will be offered on October 5 at the Indianapolis Southside WW Center from 3-6:30 pm and October 18 at the Indianapolis Castleton WW Center from 1-4:30 pm.
The cost is $29.95, which includes seminar registration for two adults and a copy of the Family Power book, written by the Weight Watchers Chief Scientific Officer, Karen Miller Kovach. Anyone interested in attending can contact me or call (800) 852-1917, ext. 2603 to make your reservation. Space is limited - make your reservation today!
ARTICLES OF NOTE
This week, we will be discussing the benefits of dancing and other recreational activities as enjoyable ways to Move More. Music makes a great background for activity and can inspire and motivate us. We will get into the Add 2 leaflet and see how many Activity POINTS values we can earn by simply doing some of our favorite activities!
Have a great week, everyone!
Cyndi
We're fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance.
--Japanese proverb
Banana Couscous Pudding and Fruit Parfait
Servings 4 | POINTS Values 2
Core
- 1/3 c water
- 1/4 c uncooked whole wheat couscous
- 1 oz FF SF banana pudding mix
- 2 c cold skim milk
- 1 large ripe banana, sliced
- 1 c strawberries, sliced
- 1/8 oz mint sprigs (for garnish)
Prepare pudding according to package directions using the skim milk. Stir in the couscous (it's okay if it's still warm.) Let stand until pudding is set up (~5 min).
To make parfaits, layer 2 T of pudding, 2 T bananas, 2 T pudding, 2 T strawberries (repeat the layers twice) in four tall parfait glasses. Garnish with mint if desired.
It's All in Your Mind: Managing Your Thoughts
Hello, Weight Watchers! Did last week's meeting help you understand how zero-point foods can affect your weight loss? We don't want to obsess, but if the scale isn't moving the way you'd like, the number of zero-point foods (and which ones) is just another part of the plan we can change. Also, if you're feeling hungry, that zero-point veggie list can be a lifesaver!
SHARE YOUR SUCCESS!
Do you have a great story? Even if you're not at goal yet, WW wants to know what you love about your new lifestyle. Follow this link to submit your story to WW - selected members are even flown to the New York headquarters for a makeover!
FLEX MEMBERS
Have you re-taken the Personal Daily POINTS Target quiz on pages 18-19 of Eat Wisely lately?
LOSE FOR GOOD
Lose for Good is in full swing and, so far, a huge success! My members bought 75 pounds of food for the hungry this week alone! Keep up the good work!
Don't forget that every existing member who brings a friend to join any traditional, traveling, or At-Work meeting will receive an instant free gift! Even better, each new member equals even more food donated to Action Against Hunger and Share Our Strength!
Danville members - Mary Williams from Sheltering Wings will be collecting our donations at the October 15 meeting. Please check out their Wish List and double the good for victims of domestic violence in our area!
ARTICLES OF NOTE
The "inside" of Weight Watchers, Think First, is a key part of the Weight Watchers program. How we think affects the way we act.
It's important to listen to our inner voices and learn from them. The words we use to speak to ourselves matter. This week, we will discuss the Manage Your Thoughts Helpful Habit and how to practice it.
Have a great week, everyone!
Cyndi
Fear less, hope more; Whine less, breathe more; Talk less, say more; Hate less, love more; And all good things are yours.
--Anonymous
CHECK IT OUT!
I made this recipe from the new Best Eats cookbook this week and it was fabulous! Even my non-veggie-eating husband ate it! This can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge before baking.
Roast Pork with Root Vegetable
8 servings | 5 POINTS values per serving
Core
Sprinkle the pork with 3/4 t of the salt, 1/4 t of the pepper, and rub all over with the Italian seasoning.
Combine the vegetables, cinnamon, allspice, 1/4 t salt, and 1/4 t pepper in a large bowl. Toss to coat. Put the pork in the center of the pan and arrange the veggies around the pork.
Roast, stirring the veggies once after 30 min, until a meat thermometer reads 155 and veggies are browned (~45-50 min). Transfer the pork to a cutting board, cover loosely with foil, and let rest 10 min. Cut into slices and serve with the vegetables.
SHARE YOUR SUCCESS!
Do you have a great story? Even if you're not at goal yet, WW wants to know what you love about your new lifestyle. Follow this link to submit your story to WW - selected members are even flown to the New York headquarters for a makeover!
FLEX MEMBERS
Have you re-taken the Personal Daily POINTS Target quiz on pages 18-19 of Eat Wisely lately?
LOSE FOR GOOD
Lose for Good is in full swing and, so far, a huge success! My members bought 75 pounds of food for the hungry this week alone! Keep up the good work!
Don't forget that every existing member who brings a friend to join any traditional, traveling, or At-Work meeting will receive an instant free gift! Even better, each new member equals even more food donated to Action Against Hunger and Share Our Strength!
Danville members - Mary Williams from Sheltering Wings will be collecting our donations at the October 15 meeting. Please check out their Wish List and double the good for victims of domestic violence in our area!
ARTICLES OF NOTE
The "inside" of Weight Watchers, Think First, is a key part of the Weight Watchers program. How we think affects the way we act.
It's important to listen to our inner voices and learn from them. The words we use to speak to ourselves matter. This week, we will discuss the Manage Your Thoughts Helpful Habit and how to practice it.
Have a great week, everyone!
Cyndi
Fear less, hope more; Whine less, breathe more; Talk less, say more; Hate less, love more; And all good things are yours.
--Anonymous
CHECK IT OUT!
I made this recipe from the new Best Eats cookbook this week and it was fabulous! Even my non-veggie-eating husband ate it! This can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge before baking.
Roast Pork with Root Vegetable
8 servings | 5 POINTS values per serving
Core
- 2# boneless pork loin, trimmed
- 1 1/2 t salt
- 1/2 t black pepper
- 2 T Italian seasoning
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 16 pieces
- 1/2 butternut squash (I used a whole small squash to avoid leftovers), peeled, seeded, and cut into 16 pieces
- 2 turnips, peeled and cut into 8 wedges each
- 1 large onion, cut into 8 wedges
- 4 t olive oil
- 1/2 t cinnamon
- 1/2 t ground allspice
Sprinkle the pork with 3/4 t of the salt, 1/4 t of the pepper, and rub all over with the Italian seasoning.
Combine the vegetables, cinnamon, allspice, 1/4 t salt, and 1/4 t pepper in a large bowl. Toss to coat. Put the pork in the center of the pan and arrange the veggies around the pork.
Roast, stirring the veggies once after 30 min, until a meat thermometer reads 155 and veggies are browned (~45-50 min). Transfer the pork to a cutting board, cover loosely with foil, and let rest 10 min. Cut into slices and serve with the vegetables.
If a Food has a POINTS value of Zero, Can I eat All I Want?
Hello, Weight Watchers! Did last week's meeting help you to see the benefits of your weight loss, both to yourself and others? So many people depends on you, and you want to be around for them as long as possible!
LOSE FOR GOOD
I had my dates wrong when I explained the program to some of you last week - I'm sorry! This week's weigh-in is the first one to count towards your Lose for Good donation. This is also a great time to start thinking about a personal donation goal, if you would like to participate.
Danville members - we will be making donations to Sheltering Wings, a domestic violence shelter in Danville. Their website contains a donation Wish List that they update monthly. A representative from Sheltering Wings will be attending our Oct 15 meeting to collect our donations - let's give her a great welcome!
WEIGHT WATCHERS WANTS YOU!
If you are Lifetime at goal or near becoming Lifetime at goal, please consider joining us for one of our Employment Information Sessions. Weight Watchers offers a flexible schedule (work as little as one meeting per week!), great discounts on products, free eTools, great training opportunities, and the chance to really make a difference in someone's life. There are openings for Leaders and Receptionists right now!
Have a great week, everyone!
Cyndi
I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.
--William Ernest Henley
LOSE FOR GOOD
I had my dates wrong when I explained the program to some of you last week - I'm sorry! This week's weigh-in is the first one to count towards your Lose for Good donation. This is also a great time to start thinking about a personal donation goal, if you would like to participate.
Danville members - we will be making donations to Sheltering Wings, a domestic violence shelter in Danville. Their website contains a donation Wish List that they update monthly. A representative from Sheltering Wings will be attending our Oct 15 meeting to collect our donations - let's give her a great welcome!
WEIGHT WATCHERS WANTS YOU!
If you are Lifetime at goal or near becoming Lifetime at goal, please consider joining us for one of our Employment Information Sessions. Weight Watchers offers a flexible schedule (work as little as one meeting per week!), great discounts on products, free eTools, great training opportunities, and the chance to really make a difference in someone's life. There are openings for Leaders and Receptionists right now!
- Brownsburg Fire Training Center, Sept 11 at 7pm
- St. Thomas More Church - Mooresville, Sept 12 at 9:30am
- Zero POINTS Value Condiments, Relishes, and Salsa
- Zero POINTS Value Pasta Sauces
- Zero POINTS Value Salads
- A Big Loss - But an Even Bigger Gain!
Have a great week, everyone!
Cyndi
I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.
--William Ernest Henley
Lose for Good
Hello, Weight Watchers! Are you in "the weight-loss Zone"? Would you like to be? I would really encourage you to tie the last few week's topics together - success at small goals will help motivate you to be in "the Zone" and reach your ultimate goals!
STAY AND SUCCEED
Traditional members, this is the last week of our Summer Stay and Succeed contest! You can earn up to three entries this week - stay for the meeting, bring a friend who joins, and purchase $20 or more in product. The grand prize is a Land's End Weight Watchers cooler or tote stuffed with $100 of our meeting room products. Good luck!
IT'S MADNESS...MADNESS, I TELL YOU!
At-Work members, your Fruity Nutty Madness Just 2 POINTS bar samples are in my hot little hands and itching to be in yours! A great mix of sweet and salty flavors, this new bar has nuts and dried fruit - a chewy, filling snack. Weigh in this week to have one of your very own!
WEIGHT WATCHERS WANTS YOU!
If you are Lifetime at goal or near becoming Lifetime at goal, please consider joining us for one of our Employment Information Sessions. Weight Watchers offers a flexible schedule (work as little as one meeting per week!), great discounts on products, free eTools, great training opportunities, and the chance to really make a difference in someone's life. There are openings for Leaders and Receptionists right now!
Weight Watchers is proud to announce the Lose for Good initiative! For every pound lost between 9/7 - 10/18, the equivalent of a pound of food, up to one million dollars, will be donated to Action Against Hunger or Share Our Strength. Come to your meeting this week to pick up your Lose for Good information packet and experience yet another benefit of weight loss!
In addition, members are encouraged to make donations to local charities of their choice. I will be donating eighty-five pounds of food to represent my weight loss. This is absolutely voluntary on your part, but is a great way to share the benefits of your weight loss with others! I will be collecting and taking pictures of our "food monuments" at each meeting the week of October 12.
I need your help! If any of you know of a charity, church, or food pantry close to your meeting that needs help, please let me know ASAP. It would be absolutely ideal if a representative of the organization would be willing/able to attend our meeting the week of October 12 to accept our donations. This is a great way to give back to the local community!
Have a great week, everyone!
Cyndi
I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.
--GK Chesterton
Orange Beef
4 servings | 3 POINTS values per serving
Sept/Oct 2008 Weight Watchers magazine, p 51
Add the beef and stir-fry until browned (about 3 min). Add the dugar snap peas and baby carrots. Stir-fry unti craip-tender (about 2 min). Stir in the soy sauce and orange juice. Bring to a simmer and cook 20 s.
Meanwhile, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth. Add the cornstarch mixture to the wok and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened (about 30 s).
STAY AND SUCCEED
Traditional members, this is the last week of our Summer Stay and Succeed contest! You can earn up to three entries this week - stay for the meeting, bring a friend who joins, and purchase $20 or more in product. The grand prize is a Land's End Weight Watchers cooler or tote stuffed with $100 of our meeting room products. Good luck!
IT'S MADNESS...MADNESS, I TELL YOU!
At-Work members, your Fruity Nutty Madness Just 2 POINTS bar samples are in my hot little hands and itching to be in yours! A great mix of sweet and salty flavors, this new bar has nuts and dried fruit - a chewy, filling snack. Weigh in this week to have one of your very own!
WEIGHT WATCHERS WANTS YOU!
If you are Lifetime at goal or near becoming Lifetime at goal, please consider joining us for one of our Employment Information Sessions. Weight Watchers offers a flexible schedule (work as little as one meeting per week!), great discounts on products, free eTools, great training opportunities, and the chance to really make a difference in someone's life. There are openings for Leaders and Receptionists right now!
- Brownsburg Fire Training Center, Sept 11 at 7pm
- St. Thomas More Church - Mooresville, Sept 12 at 9:30am
Weight Watchers is proud to announce the Lose for Good initiative! For every pound lost between 9/7 - 10/18, the equivalent of a pound of food, up to one million dollars, will be donated to Action Against Hunger or Share Our Strength. Come to your meeting this week to pick up your Lose for Good information packet and experience yet another benefit of weight loss!
In addition, members are encouraged to make donations to local charities of their choice. I will be donating eighty-five pounds of food to represent my weight loss. This is absolutely voluntary on your part, but is a great way to share the benefits of your weight loss with others! I will be collecting and taking pictures of our "food monuments" at each meeting the week of October 12.
I need your help! If any of you know of a charity, church, or food pantry close to your meeting that needs help, please let me know ASAP. It would be absolutely ideal if a representative of the organization would be willing/able to attend our meeting the week of October 12 to accept our donations. This is a great way to give back to the local community!
Have a great week, everyone!
Cyndi
I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.
--GK Chesterton
Orange Beef
4 servings | 3 POINTS values per serving
Sept/Oct 2008 Weight Watchers magazine, p 51
- 3 scallions, slices
- 2 gralic cloves, minced
- 1 T minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1 T grated orange zest
- 3/4 lb boneless sirloin steak, trimmed and cut into thin strips
- 10 oz fresh sugar snap peas and baby carrots
- 2 T soy sauce
- 2 T orange juice
- 1 t cornstarch
- 1 T cold water
Add the beef and stir-fry until browned (about 3 min). Add the dugar snap peas and baby carrots. Stir-fry unti craip-tender (about 2 min). Stir in the soy sauce and orange juice. Bring to a simmer and cook 20 s.
Meanwhile, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth. Add the cornstarch mixture to the wok and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened (about 30 s).
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