(1)EVERYTHING IN MODERATION. Keep portions in check-smaller plates etc.
(2)Make a Decision - If you decide that NOW is the time to change your lifestyle then it doesn’t matter what time of year it is, you can do it. A healthy lifestyle is year-round anyway and it doesn’t "go away" when a holiday comes up. If that were the case then it would be very hard to maintain your weight because on average there are 2 holidays of some sort each month!
(3)Chart your Goals - If you are averaging .5-2 pounds a week as WW's suggests that is pounds gone by December 31st! No matter how many pounds you lose between now and December 31st you will be well on your way towards your goal.
(4)Drop Perfectionism - You can have some of your old favorites if you really want them on Thanksgiving and Christmas - all you need to do is change how you eat them. In other words, just have a taste of them or a small portion instead of a huge helping or two. members at goal do not eat buffet size portions but they do indulge at times. This option will only work for you though, if the foods you choose to eat on these holidays are not your trigger foods.
(5)Drop the Diet - Diets don’t work and neither do magical diet pills and powders. What does work is Weight Watchers it creates a healthy lifestyle!
(6)Maintain Your Exercise Routine - Even if on the actual holiday dates you do not stick to only whole foods you can still maintain your regular exercise routine and even get the entire family involved. Take a 30-minute walk after your meal and get some fresh air. Get outside, get that blood pumping, and get moving. Take a bottle of water with you and have fun instead of only focusing on the holiday feast.
Pita Chips with Black Bean "Caviar"
Makes 8 servings (Appetizers)
POINTS value per serving: 2
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon prepared black olive tapenade
1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large garlic clove, minced
1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 (6-inch) whole-wheat pitas, toasted, each cut into 8 wedges
1. Combine the beans, tapenade, feta, oil, garlic, and pepper in a medium bowl; gently mash with a wooden spoon to break up some of the beans. 2. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with the pita wedges.
Recipe from Weight Watchers Cookbook All Time Favorites © 2008. All rights reserved.
VIRGINIA TECH CONTINUES WEIGHT WATCHERS AT-WORK
Welcome to the Weight Watchers At-work concept. Below are some details about our first series. If you should have questions, please do not hesitate in contacting me. It would be great to know you are planning to attend, so send me an email at: lesiar@vt.edu.
REMEMBER: THE STATE REIMBURSEMENT PROCESS IS STILL AVAILABLE. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT:
http://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/weightwatchers.html
THURSDAYS (SERIES GETTING READY TO RENEW AUGUST 20, 2009): Southgate Center, Personnel Services, Room 153 or 136, doors open at 11:50AM, Leader is Lesia Linkous
For more information, feel free to contact Lesia at lesiar@vt.edu
Cost:
155.35 for 13 weeks - minimum number of "paying" participants 15
---Split payment option is available (3 checks given the first week)
PLEASE NOTE: If 20 or more participants enroll, we will be able to extend the program to a 17 week series! More details are available in the meeting room.
I'VE JUST BEEN GIVEN THE "GREEN-LIGHT" TO OFFER SOME CURRENT PROMOTIONS!!
8 FREE ETOOLS (For new and renewing 12 to 16 week At Work series; Regular Series Pricing) A value of $25.90 free! A minimum of 13 enrollees are required for this meeting.
OR
ONE FREE WEEK PROMOTION (For new and renewing 17-week At Work Series)Start or renew a 17-week At Work series for just $176 including 19-weeks of Weight Watchers eTools for free!
Payment: Must be in advance for full series by cash, check or credit card and received by Week 2 of the series. (split payments available, see below)
PLEASE MAKE YOUR CHECKS PAYABLE TO WEIGHT WATCHERS...Payment by check received at 1st or 2nd meeting may be divided into three equal payments with ALL checks dated when written. Post-dated checks cannot be accepted.
13 week:
1st Installment of $51.79 will be deposited when received
2nd Installment of $51.78 will be deposited on week 5
3rd Installment of $51.78 will be deposited on week 10
REMEMBER: THE STATE REIMBURSEMENT PROCESS IS STILL AVAILABLE. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT:
http://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/weightwatchers.html
THURSDAYS (SERIES GETTING READY TO RENEW AUGUST 20, 2009): Southgate Center, Personnel Services, Room 153 or 136, doors open at 11:50AM, Leader is Lesia Linkous
For more information, feel free to contact Lesia at lesiar@vt.edu
Cost:
155.35 for 13 weeks - minimum number of "paying" participants 15
---Split payment option is available (3 checks given the first week)
PLEASE NOTE: If 20 or more participants enroll, we will be able to extend the program to a 17 week series! More details are available in the meeting room.
I'VE JUST BEEN GIVEN THE "GREEN-LIGHT" TO OFFER SOME CURRENT PROMOTIONS!!
8 FREE ETOOLS (For new and renewing 12 to 16 week At Work series; Regular Series Pricing) A value of $25.90 free! A minimum of 13 enrollees are required for this meeting.
OR
ONE FREE WEEK PROMOTION (For new and renewing 17-week At Work Series)Start or renew a 17-week At Work series for just $176 including 19-weeks of Weight Watchers eTools for free!
Payment: Must be in advance for full series by cash, check or credit card and received by Week 2 of the series. (split payments available, see below)
PLEASE MAKE YOUR CHECKS PAYABLE TO WEIGHT WATCHERS...Payment by check received at 1st or 2nd meeting may be divided into three equal payments with ALL checks dated when written. Post-dated checks cannot be accepted.
13 week:
1st Installment of $51.79 will be deposited when received
2nd Installment of $51.78 will be deposited on week 5
3rd Installment of $51.78 will be deposited on week 10
Thursday, November 13, 2008
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