The Weight-Loss Skill:
Strategies to help you recover from setbacks and get back on track to goal
The Challenge:
Every weight-loss journey is full of detours. Some of us get disillusioned by these setbacks and give up. Others of us struggle to overcome them. We may need extra help with our bounce-back skills as we adjust to the PointsPlus plan.
The PointsPlus Solution:
In this meeting, we will learn the many PointsPlus strategies for overcoming obstacles and setbacks. The strategies will help us stay motivated and on track to our weight-loss goal no matter what life brings. We will have an opportunity to share our personal approach to persevering in the face of adversity.
For More Info:
Weight Watchers® Weekly: “I Can! I Will! I Did!”—Three members share how they overcame setbacks along their weight-loss journey
eTools: Tools For Living—”Positive Self-Talking" and "Anchoring"
Program materials: Helpful Habits and Tools For Living Action Sheets—Learn From Experience, Ask For Help, Positive Self-Talking, and Anchoring
Tools of the Week:
PointsPlus™ Calculator
Weight Watchers Happenings: Join for Free 12/26–3/12
Pay only the weekly fee to join. Pay As You Go members need not pay a Registration fee, only the weekly fee. Monthly Pass and 17-Week Pass members continue to enjoy Free Registration during this period.
SAVE $$$ by purchasing a 17-Week Pass for $194 ($11.41 per week) Please note that this pass has an expiration date.
SAVE even MORE $$$ by purchasing the Monthly Pass for $39.95 per month ($9.22 per week!) PLUS you get FREE eTools!
Why a Monthly Pass?*Unlimited meetings each month
*Free eTools, including Weight Watchers® Mobile
*Automatic monthly renewal
And now...when you bring a friend and your friend signs up for Weight Watchers both you and your friend will receive a FREE 6-month (3 issues) subscription to Weight Watchers Magazine!!!As always...guests can Check Out A Meeting For Free! Bring your spouse, friends, neighbors and colleagues to a meeting...let's keep our membership numbers up!
"Failure is only a fact when you give up. Everyone gets knocked down, the question is: Will you get back up?" ~author unknown
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Start Moving, Keep Moving
The Weight-Loss Skill:
Finding a physical activity you enjoy to help you lose weight and keep it off
The Challenge:
Some of us have trouble finding a physical activity that we enjoy and can stick with. Others of us exercise but don’t track our activity PointsPlus values—either because we don’t know how or because we fear that swapping them for more food will negate our hard work.
The PointsPlus Solution:
In this meeting, we will learn new ways to add movement that we can enjoy and sustain. We will also learn how to calculate activity PointsPlus values so we can get a handle on how much activity it takes to impact weight-loss efforts.
For More Info:
Weight Watchers® Weekly: “What Walking Did for Me!”—members share the surprising benefits of this easy exercise
eTools: Activity and Your Weight
Science Center: Exercise Intensity Levels
Program materials: Getting Started, pp. 72–85
Tools of the Week:
PointsPlus Pedometer
Weight Watchers Happenings:
Join for Free 12/26–3/12
Pay only the weekly fee to join. Pay As You Go members need not pay a Registration fee, only the weekly fee. Monthly Pass and 17-Week Pass members continue to enjoy Free Registration during this period.
SAVE $$$ by purchasing a 17-Week Pass for $194 ($11.41 per week) Please note that this pass has an expiration date.
SAVE even MORE $$$ by purchasing the Monthly Pass for $39.95 per month ($9.22 per week!) PLUS you get FREE eTools!
Why a Monthly Pass?
*Unlimited meetings each month
*Free eTools, including Weight Watchers® Mobile
*Automatic monthly renewal
And now...when you bring a friend and your friend signs up for Weight Watchers both you and your friend will receive a FREE 6-month (3 issues) subscription to Weight Watchers Magazine!!!
As always...guests can Check Out A Meeting For Free! Bring your spouse, friends, neighbors and colleagues to a meeting...let's keep our membership numbers up!
"Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person's physical, emotional, and mental states." ~Carol Welch
Finding a physical activity you enjoy to help you lose weight and keep it off
The Challenge:
Some of us have trouble finding a physical activity that we enjoy and can stick with. Others of us exercise but don’t track our activity PointsPlus values—either because we don’t know how or because we fear that swapping them for more food will negate our hard work.
The PointsPlus Solution:
In this meeting, we will learn new ways to add movement that we can enjoy and sustain. We will also learn how to calculate activity PointsPlus values so we can get a handle on how much activity it takes to impact weight-loss efforts.
For More Info:
Weight Watchers® Weekly: “What Walking Did for Me!”—members share the surprising benefits of this easy exercise
eTools: Activity and Your Weight
Science Center: Exercise Intensity Levels
Program materials: Getting Started, pp. 72–85
Tools of the Week:
PointsPlus Pedometer
Weight Watchers Happenings:
Join for Free 12/26–3/12
Pay only the weekly fee to join. Pay As You Go members need not pay a Registration fee, only the weekly fee. Monthly Pass and 17-Week Pass members continue to enjoy Free Registration during this period.
SAVE $$$ by purchasing a 17-Week Pass for $194 ($11.41 per week) Please note that this pass has an expiration date.
SAVE even MORE $$$ by purchasing the Monthly Pass for $39.95 per month ($9.22 per week!) PLUS you get FREE eTools!
Why a Monthly Pass?
*Unlimited meetings each month
*Free eTools, including Weight Watchers® Mobile
*Automatic monthly renewal
And now...when you bring a friend and your friend signs up for Weight Watchers both you and your friend will receive a FREE 6-month (3 issues) subscription to Weight Watchers Magazine!!!
As always...guests can Check Out A Meeting For Free! Bring your spouse, friends, neighbors and colleagues to a meeting...let's keep our membership numbers up!
"Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person's physical, emotional, and mental states." ~Carol Welch
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Eating in Real Life
The Weight-Loss Skill:
Using the weekly PointsPlus™ Allowance to avoid feeling deprived and stay on track to weight loss
The Challenge:
Many of us believe being on plan means eating only the foods we “should.” Then, when we encounter foods we want, we either deprive ourselves, which eventually backfires, or ignore the plan. Some of us avoid using our weekly PointsPlus Allowance on principle, viewing it as “cheating.”
The PointsPlus Solution:
In this meeting, we will learn that to make weight loss to last, we must be able to eat the foods we love and participate in the special eating occasions that are part of everyday life. The new weekly PointsPlus Allowance of 49 helps us accommodate treats and still lose weight.
For More Info:
Weight Watchers® Weekly: “Restaurant Success! Real Member, Real Solutions,” plus, how to make the better choice on a Chinese takeout menu
eTools: Chinese Buffet Cheat Sheet (and other dining options)
Science Center: The Skill of Flexible Restraint
Program Materials: Pocket Guide, pp. 123–131; Getting Started book, pp. 67–71
Tools of the Week:
Dining Out Companion
Weight Watchers Happenings:
Join for Free 12/26–3/12
Pay only the weekly fee to join. Pay As You Go members need not pay a Registration fee, only the weekly fee. Monthly Pass and 17-Week Pass members continue to enjoy Free Registration during this period.
SAVE $$$ by purchasing a 17-Week Pass for $194 ($11.41 per week)
SAVE even MORE $$$ by purchasing the Monthly Pass for $39.95 per month ($9.22 per week!) PLUS you get FREE eTools!
Why a Monthly Pass?
*Unlimited meetings each month
*Free eTools, including Weight Watchers® Mobile
*Automatic monthly renewal
As always...guests can Check Out A Meeting For Free! Bring your spouse, friends, neighbors and colleagues to a meeting...let's keep our membership numbers up!
"Red meat is not bad for you. Now blue-green meat, that's bad for you!" ~Tommy Smothers
Using the weekly PointsPlus™ Allowance to avoid feeling deprived and stay on track to weight loss
The Challenge:
Many of us believe being on plan means eating only the foods we “should.” Then, when we encounter foods we want, we either deprive ourselves, which eventually backfires, or ignore the plan. Some of us avoid using our weekly PointsPlus Allowance on principle, viewing it as “cheating.”
The PointsPlus Solution:
In this meeting, we will learn that to make weight loss to last, we must be able to eat the foods we love and participate in the special eating occasions that are part of everyday life. The new weekly PointsPlus Allowance of 49 helps us accommodate treats and still lose weight.
For More Info:
Weight Watchers® Weekly: “Restaurant Success! Real Member, Real Solutions,” plus, how to make the better choice on a Chinese takeout menu
eTools: Chinese Buffet Cheat Sheet (and other dining options)
Science Center: The Skill of Flexible Restraint
Program Materials: Pocket Guide, pp. 123–131; Getting Started book, pp. 67–71
Tools of the Week:
Dining Out Companion
Weight Watchers Happenings:
Join for Free 12/26–3/12
Pay only the weekly fee to join. Pay As You Go members need not pay a Registration fee, only the weekly fee. Monthly Pass and 17-Week Pass members continue to enjoy Free Registration during this period.
SAVE $$$ by purchasing a 17-Week Pass for $194 ($11.41 per week)
SAVE even MORE $$$ by purchasing the Monthly Pass for $39.95 per month ($9.22 per week!) PLUS you get FREE eTools!
Why a Monthly Pass?
*Unlimited meetings each month
*Free eTools, including Weight Watchers® Mobile
*Automatic monthly renewal
As always...guests can Check Out A Meeting For Free! Bring your spouse, friends, neighbors and colleagues to a meeting...let's keep our membership numbers up!
"Red meat is not bad for you. Now blue-green meat, that's bad for you!" ~Tommy Smothers
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Power Up with Power Foods!
The Weight-Loss Skill:
Staying satisfied on the PointsPlus™ program
The Challenge:
When you’re hungry, it’s hard to make smart food choices and stay on track with weight loss. We may not yet have found the foods that will keep us the most satisfied. And although fruits and vegetables and Weight Watchers Power Foods, in general, can help boost satisfaction, some of us avoid vegetables and/or don’t trust that we can eat more protein and 0 PointsPlus™ value fruits and still be successful.
The PointsPlus Solution:
In today’s meeting, we will learn how Weight Watchers Power Foods take Filling Foods to the next level. They’re not just filling; they’re also the healthiest foods and the best PointsPlus value bargains. We will identify specific foods that boost our satisfaction levels, and share ideas for including Power Foods daily. We will also be reassured that we can eat more protein and fruits (in moderation) and still lose weight.
For More Info:
Weight Watchers Weekly: “Renovate My Tracker”—three members’ missed opportunities to include Power Foods, plus space for members to renovate their own Trackers during the meeting
eTools: Science Center, "The Protein Perspective" and “The Joy of Eggs,”
Program Materials: PointsPlus Getting Started book, “Power Up!”pp. 53–65; Pocket Guide, pp. 93–119
Tools of the Week:
Oatmeal and Smoothies
Oatmeal:
Keep these instant oatmeal cups on hand at home or at work for a quick breakfast or whenever snack.
Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal
Warm, creamy oats with natural maple and brown sugar flavors make our Maple Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal a satisfying way to start your day. PointsPlus™ value of 3 per cup / 4 cups per package.
Vanilla Almond Oatmeal
Warm, creamy oats with slivered almonds and natural vanilla flavor make our Vanilla Almond Instant Oatmeal a satisfying way to start your day. PointsPlus value of 3 per cup / 4 cups per package.
Smoothies:
Our Smoothies are a delicious way to help you meet your Good Health Guideline for milk products, and they're a Filling Food!
French Vanilla Smoothie
Our French Vanilla Smoothie is an excellent source of protein, a good source of fiber, and it has over 60% more calcium than 1 cup of milk! PointsPlus™ value of 2 per packet / 7 packets per box.
Creamy Chocolate Smoothie
Our Creamy Chocolate Smoothie is an excellent source of protein, a good source of fiber, and it has over 60% more calcium than 1 cup of milk! PointsPlus value of 2 per packet / 7 packets per box.
Weight Watchers Happenings:
Join for Free 12/26–3/12
Pay only the weekly fee to join. Pay As You Go members need not pay a Registration fee, only the weekly fee. Monthly Pass and 17-Week Pass members continue to enjoy Free Registration during this period.
SAVE $$$ by purchasing a 17-Week Pass for $194 ($11.41 per week)
SAVE even MORE $$$ by purchasing the Monthly Pass for $39.95 per month ($9.22 per week!) PLUS you get FREE eTools!
Why a Monthly Pass?
*Unlimited meetings each month
*Free eTools, including Weight Watchers® Mobile
*Automatic monthly renewal
As always...guests can Check Out A Meeting For Free! Bring your spouse, friends, neighbors and colleagues to a meeting...let's keep our membership numbers up!
"To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art." ~ La Rochefoucauld (I know I used this one before...but it fits so nicely here...) ~K
Staying satisfied on the PointsPlus™ program
The Challenge:
When you’re hungry, it’s hard to make smart food choices and stay on track with weight loss. We may not yet have found the foods that will keep us the most satisfied. And although fruits and vegetables and Weight Watchers Power Foods, in general, can help boost satisfaction, some of us avoid vegetables and/or don’t trust that we can eat more protein and 0 PointsPlus™ value fruits and still be successful.
The PointsPlus Solution:
In today’s meeting, we will learn how Weight Watchers Power Foods take Filling Foods to the next level. They’re not just filling; they’re also the healthiest foods and the best PointsPlus value bargains. We will identify specific foods that boost our satisfaction levels, and share ideas for including Power Foods daily. We will also be reassured that we can eat more protein and fruits (in moderation) and still lose weight.
For More Info:
Weight Watchers Weekly: “Renovate My Tracker”—three members’ missed opportunities to include Power Foods, plus space for members to renovate their own Trackers during the meeting
eTools: Science Center, "The Protein Perspective" and “The Joy of Eggs,”
Program Materials: PointsPlus Getting Started book, “Power Up!”pp. 53–65; Pocket Guide, pp. 93–119
Tools of the Week:
Oatmeal and Smoothies
Oatmeal:
Keep these instant oatmeal cups on hand at home or at work for a quick breakfast or whenever snack.
Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal
Warm, creamy oats with natural maple and brown sugar flavors make our Maple Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal a satisfying way to start your day. PointsPlus™ value of 3 per cup / 4 cups per package.
Vanilla Almond Oatmeal
Warm, creamy oats with slivered almonds and natural vanilla flavor make our Vanilla Almond Instant Oatmeal a satisfying way to start your day. PointsPlus value of 3 per cup / 4 cups per package.
Smoothies:
Our Smoothies are a delicious way to help you meet your Good Health Guideline for milk products, and they're a Filling Food!
French Vanilla Smoothie
Our French Vanilla Smoothie is an excellent source of protein, a good source of fiber, and it has over 60% more calcium than 1 cup of milk! PointsPlus™ value of 2 per packet / 7 packets per box.
Creamy Chocolate Smoothie
Our Creamy Chocolate Smoothie is an excellent source of protein, a good source of fiber, and it has over 60% more calcium than 1 cup of milk! PointsPlus value of 2 per packet / 7 packets per box.
Weight Watchers Happenings:
Join for Free 12/26–3/12
Pay only the weekly fee to join. Pay As You Go members need not pay a Registration fee, only the weekly fee. Monthly Pass and 17-Week Pass members continue to enjoy Free Registration during this period.
SAVE $$$ by purchasing a 17-Week Pass for $194 ($11.41 per week)
SAVE even MORE $$$ by purchasing the Monthly Pass for $39.95 per month ($9.22 per week!) PLUS you get FREE eTools!
Why a Monthly Pass?
*Unlimited meetings each month
*Free eTools, including Weight Watchers® Mobile
*Automatic monthly renewal
As always...guests can Check Out A Meeting For Free! Bring your spouse, friends, neighbors and colleagues to a meeting...let's keep our membership numbers up!
"To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art." ~ La Rochefoucauld (I know I used this one before...but it fits so nicely here...) ~K
Sunday, January 2, 2011
The PointsPlus Program
The Weight-Loss Skill: Tracking your PointsPlus values for weight-loss success
The Challenge: Tracking is a critical part of the PointsPlus plan. As we learn the new Program, we will need to adjust our methods for tracking.
The PointsPlus Solution: In today’s meeting, we will get a chance to discuss any questions or concerns we have about PointsPlus and about tracking in particular. We’ll learn the various options for tracking, hear about the sticker promotion, and get the benefits of a comprehensive Getting Started Session.
For More Info:
Weight Watchers Weekly: “What I learned from my PointsPlus Tracker”—members new to the plan show a page from their Trackers and share what it taught them about the Program, themselves, and their eating habits
eTools: Habit Guide: Monitor Yourself / Weight Watchers eTools Discovery Game
Books: The PointsPlus Getting Started book; the Pocket Guide: the PointsPlus A–Z Food List
Tool of the Week:
Essential and Deluxe* Member Kits
*as far as I know, the Deluxe Member Kits are still on backorder...will keep you posted!
Weight Watchers Happenings:
Join for Free 12/26–3/12
Pay only the weekly fee to join. Pay As You Go members need not pay a Registration fee, only the weekly fee. Monthly Pass and 17-Week Pass members continue to enjoy Free Registration during this period.
SAVE $$$ by purchasing a 17-Week Pass for $194 ($11.41 per week)
SAVE even MORE $$$ by purchasing the Monthly Pass for $39.95 per month ($9.22 per week!) PLUS you get FREE eTools!
Why a Monthly Pass?
*Unlimited meetings each month
*Free eTools, including Weight Watchers® Mobile
*Automatic monthly renewal
As always...guests can Check Out A Meeting For Free! Bring your spouse, friends, neighbors and colleagues to a meeting...let's keep our membership numbers up!
"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." ~Seneca
The Challenge: Tracking is a critical part of the PointsPlus plan. As we learn the new Program, we will need to adjust our methods for tracking.
The PointsPlus Solution: In today’s meeting, we will get a chance to discuss any questions or concerns we have about PointsPlus and about tracking in particular. We’ll learn the various options for tracking, hear about the sticker promotion, and get the benefits of a comprehensive Getting Started Session.
For More Info:
Weight Watchers Weekly: “What I learned from my PointsPlus Tracker”—members new to the plan show a page from their Trackers and share what it taught them about the Program, themselves, and their eating habits
eTools: Habit Guide: Monitor Yourself / Weight Watchers eTools Discovery Game
Books: The PointsPlus Getting Started book; the Pocket Guide: the PointsPlus A–Z Food List
Tool of the Week:
Essential and Deluxe* Member Kits
*as far as I know, the Deluxe Member Kits are still on backorder...will keep you posted!
Weight Watchers Happenings:
Join for Free 12/26–3/12
Pay only the weekly fee to join. Pay As You Go members need not pay a Registration fee, only the weekly fee. Monthly Pass and 17-Week Pass members continue to enjoy Free Registration during this period.
SAVE $$$ by purchasing a 17-Week Pass for $194 ($11.41 per week)
SAVE even MORE $$$ by purchasing the Monthly Pass for $39.95 per month ($9.22 per week!) PLUS you get FREE eTools!
Why a Monthly Pass?
*Unlimited meetings each month
*Free eTools, including Weight Watchers® Mobile
*Automatic monthly renewal
As always...guests can Check Out A Meeting For Free! Bring your spouse, friends, neighbors and colleagues to a meeting...let's keep our membership numbers up!
"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." ~Seneca
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