MIDWEEK MINUTES December 12, 2015
Midweek
Minutes
December 12,
2015
Hello,
Winners!
I apologize for not being able to
send out the newsletter yesterday. That just goes to show you that technology,
whatever device or system you’re using, has glitches. I hope my email comes
back up so that I can send this out now! Here’s my message that I hope to
either send you or put on FB or both.
It’s a whole new ballgame for
Weight Watchers’ Members too! Weight Watchers’ new 2016 program Beyond the
Scale has launched. As with any changes, there are some things to learn.
Also, with new technology, there are frustrations. Here’s a message from WW. I
hope it’s helpful to you.
Welcome to Beyond
the Scale! We’re thrilled to share our new program with
you.
If you aren’t seeing the new SmartPoints values right away, don’t worry.In order to give you a smooth transition into the new program, we’re holding off on switching you over to SmartPoints until your usual weigh-in day. (That’s the day that your old Weekly Allowance would have re-set.)
So what's new?
As
you can probably tell, we’ve completely rebuilt the app and web experience.
We’ve introduced a whole new design and updated functionality.
Our
goal is to give you a program that is truly personalized and a big part of that
involved completely dismantling our old technology and creating all-new digital
tools. We’re laying the foundation for a completely transformational experience
and we genuinely believe it will all be worth it. That said, we know that
changes take time and may feel rocky at the start. Here’s where you’ll find the
latest updates, tutorial videos to help you find your way around, and answers to
questions about your new digital home.
FAQs
12/9 Updates:
You will need to
upgrade your Weight Watchers Mobile App to the
latest version to experience the new Beyond the Scale program. Your device must
be upgraded to iOS 8. This means you need an iPhone 4S or iPad 2 or
newer.
If
you have an older phone or have trouble logging in, please log in through
your web access. The new website is optimized for any mobile
phone.
Change your
weigh-in day: sorry, but this
week you won’t be able to change your current weigh-in day, but you will be able
to do this in the future. Stay tuned!
The
SmartPoints values of some foods look strange and I’m seeing a grey
bell symbol:
These are foods
that miss certain nutrient information. If you add the additional nutrients
needed, they will look fine.
Where is the
Recipe Builder in the app? We
are working on this, but in the meantime, while in My Foods, you'll see 'Create'
in the top right corner. When you click on this, it will take you out of the app
and bring you to WeightWatchers.com. We recommend building recipes on the web
and you'll be able to use them on Mobile. Thanks for your
patience!
Multi-add
functionality: We are hard at
work on this and trying to improve this feature.
Search
improvements are coming! The
team is working on personalizing your search experience so that your foods, the
one's you've favorited and/or created will show up at the top of your results.
This is coming, we promise! Also, on the WW Mobile app, you will soon be able to
search within your Favorites. That search bar is coming
soon!
I was
able to customize my Daily PointsPlus®
values in the past? With the
SmartPoints plan we have optimized your daily and weekly SmartPoints according
to your needs . This is why we discontinued this option.
Looking for your
favorites? As you scroll down
within your foods, or your favorites, you will see ‘More Results’ at the bottom.
Click this and you will be able to see the rest of your
list..
Weight Charts:
Coming
soon!
Message
Boards: From the My Day tab,
scroll to the bottom of the page and click Community on the bottom right. (Hint:
Community might be hidden behind the 24/7 Chat Box. Shrink the Chat box by
clicking the upper down arrow on the upper right of the box). Check out our
video on how to do this:
Account Info:
Find your Monthly Pass or
Lifetime Membership vouchers and other account and billing settings by clicking
the Profile icon on the upper right of the screen. Select Settings, then
Account. Check out our video on how to do this:12/3
Updates:
Formerly logged Activity PointsPlus®values seem too
high? You may see duplicate entries of activity entries in your
historical log which could lead to Activity PointsPlus®values appearing too
high. We have a fix in place and you should see this corrected shortly.
Activity device
doesn’t appear to be syncing on my App? We’re exploring this issue but we've found a common
cause is that an older Fitbit device is still connected to your Weight Watchers
App. This may have happened if you purchased and started using a new Fitbit
device and created a new Fitbit account, without disconnecting your previous
Fitbit device from your WeightWatchers app. Please check to make sure your
current Fitbit device is indeed synced to your current Fitbit account by looking
at your Fitbit Account Settings.
Then, disconnect and reconnect your Fitbit from the Weight Watchers app by going
to More > Settings > Devices on the mobile app OR
Profile>Settings>Activity on the website.
I’m trying to learn how to
link or imbed videos into my newsletters. I only did the basics this week
because I have no way to check things until I send out the newsletter. Be
patient with me. Perhaps that’s why I couldn’t send this yesterday. Have no
fear...I’ll figure it out. That’s what’s such FUN about
technology and new programs...it takes TIME to figure
things out, and when we do, OH BOY, is it a VICTORY!!!
We can talk more
in our meetings this week. I hope the weather cooperates! See you then. --Zig
Member Milestones
Superior: –16.2 lbs.
Hastings: –6.2 lbs.
Could you use a little help maneuvering through our newly
updated Beyond the Scale app? Then take a gander at this. Yes,
gander! A great video! Click on the words under the
photo.
Purchase the new
Beyond the Scale Starter Kit at the regular price of $39.95 and receive a free
special-edition tote bag.
2 for $20
Companion Bundle - Grocery Guru: Shopping Guide & Menu Master: Eating Out
Guide only $20 when purchased together!
All remaining Kitchen Tools
at their current prices
$9.95—Oil Sprayer, Salad & Fruit Solutions
To-Go, Steamer Baskets, Green Measuring Bowls
$7.95—Smoothie Shaker Bottles o $12.95—Clear
Measuring Bowls, Take Along Tumblers (all colors)
PointsPlus
Consumables listed below remain at their currently discounted prices until sold
through or best by date, whichever occurs first.
All fitness items
will continue to be on sale for $9.95 until further notice. (FitPedometer and
all Fitbit products are NOT included in this sale.)
PointsPlus Mini
Bars remain at $4.95
Discounts remain for other
PointsPlus consumables.
NEW! Click on the link under the picture to see the
video about this new feature!
Meetings are
all about YOU!
It’s not just
about food or the number on the scale.
It’s about
putting aside time for YOU.
It’s not selfish, it’s strategic.
So join us for
6 out of 8 weeks, EARN THIS COOL CHARM, and take some time for
YOU!
LAST WEEK TO TAKE
ADVANTAGE OF THIS OFFER!!!
BAD WEATHER: If there will be a meeting cancellation due to SNOW, etc., please stay tuned to NTV or KHAS-TV. I will call them to announce a meeting cancellation by 3 P.M. for Superior...and as early as I can (or the night before) for Hastings Saturday morning meetings. You can also log on to their websites where they have weather closings.
You can also call the
Weight Watchers' 800 number to find out if we are having a
meeting.
1-800-651-6000. Those of you who have signed up for the
REMIND notices on your phone, I will send you a remind message. I will also try
to post on FB.
WW EXTRA! Watch the video below for some helpful
tips
to learn how to customize your
recipes!
It’s going to take awhile to gather recipes with the new
Smartpoints...so please send me your recipes when you convert
them!
Breakfast Casserole ( 7 Smart
Points (SP) per serving)
16 ounces frozen hash brown
potatoes (I used O'Brien style)
·
½
pound cooked turkey breakfast sausage
·
¾ cup
shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese
·
8
large eggs
·
¾ cup
milk
·
½
teaspoon salt
·
½
teaspoon pepper
1.
Ideal
Slow Cooker Size: 2 to 3-Quart
2.
If it
isn't already cooked, brown the sausage in a skillet.Drain and set it
aside.
3.
Grease
your slow cooker.
4.
Place
one third of the frozen potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with one
third of the cooked sausage and one third of the
cheese.
5.
Repeat
the layers two more times.
6.
In a
large bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, salt and
pepper.
7.
Pour
the egg mixture over the potatoes, sausage and cheese in the slow
cooker.
8.
Cover
and cook on LOW for 4 or 5 hours or until the casserole is set in the middle and
lightly brown around the edges.
9.
Cut
into 6 wedges to serve.
Potato-Cauliflower Soup· 6 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped· 10 ounces cauliflower (1/2 medium head)· 1 large onion, chopped· 2 stalks celery, chopped· 1 carrot, peeled and chopped· 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth· 1 tablespoon parsley· ¼ teaspoon black pepper· ½ teaspoon salt, optional· 12 ounces fat free evaporated milk1. Combine the potatoes, cauliflower, onion, celery, carrot, broth, parsley, salt and pepper in a crock pot. (I used my 4-Quart.)2. Cover and cook on LOW 7 to 9 hours, or until the potatoes are tender.3. Stir in the evaporated milk during the last hour.4. Enjoy as is or if you like your soup creamy you can puree it using a stick blender or potato masher right in the crock pot. Or you can puree all or part of the soup with a traditional blender. Do this carefully in small batches so you don't burn yourself.5. Taste it and add more salt and pepper if desired. 6 SP per 1 1/4 Cup serving
6
Balsamic Glazed Pork
Tenderloin
Prep time 5 minutes, bake
time 40-45 minutes.
2 1/2 pound Pork
Tenderloin (usually 1 package that has 2 tenderloin strips in it; or mine did
anyway)
1 TB olive
oil
Herb de Provence, if you
don't have this you can do a little Rosemary and Sage
Garlic
Powder
Onion
Powder
Salt and
Pepper
Glaze:
1/2 c. brown
sugar
1 TB
cornstarch
1/4 c. balsamic
vinegar
1/4 c.
water
Preheat oven to 400
degrees F.
Season all sides of the
tenderloin with Herb de Provence, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
I didn't measure this out, I just sprinkled some of each and turned it over and
sprinkled again (depends on if you like a lot of herb or not much...just go with
your taste).
Heat oil in a dutch oven
(or something that can go from stove to oven and has a lid) and brown all sides
of the tenderloin strips. Cover with dutch oven lid, place in oven and bake 30
minutes. Meanwhile, in a sauce pan, combine glaze ingredients heat over medium
heat until boils and thickens slightly. When loin has been in for 30 minutes
and reaches around 140-145 degrees F with a meat thermometer, take it out and
brush with thickened glaze on all sides reserving some glaze to use as a sauce.
Put loin back in the oven for 10 minutes longer until 145-160 degrees F. Take
loin out and allow to rest 5-10 minutes. Slice and serve with remaining glaze.
(I had to add a little more water to the glaze to loosen it up a bit to use as a
sauce).
Smart Points Values: 3
oz of the cooked pork tenderloin is 2 SP, 1 TB of the glaze is 2 SP for a total
of 4 SP for a serving.
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