MIDWEEK MINUTES December 3, 2017
Midweek Minutes
December 3, 2017
Hello, Winners!
Yes, the newsletter is a day late this weekend. Some of you may have gotten an email this morning from Weight Watchers about the rollout of FREESTYLE for 2018! If you did, you can find out more online if you are a Monthly Pass Subscriber, but it’s important that you attend your meeting if you want to find out all the new information! (I tried to get into the Weight Watchers’ site, and it is NOT allowing me to get in...must be A LOT of traffic!
So, that’s why I waited until today to write the newsletter, and it will be brief. Also, I don’t want to give you any recipes right now since there is big news we have to share first.
Come to the meeting to collect your CHARM as well! (We’re going to have some raffle items as well!!!)
If you are one of those people who can do a weight management program solely online...good for you! You don’t have to drive to meetings...you don’t have to pay for meetings...but honestly, to me, the most important aspect of Weight Watchers has always been the meetings--the accountability--the information--the fellowship.
So, you see, only if you come and stay for the meeting will you be able to get all the fantastic information for 2018 and prizes! You don’t want to miss it. Trust me! --Zig
Member Milestones
Total Loss: -9 lbs.
"Livability" is one of our favorite words here at Weight Watchers. We're always working to make the program the best it can be, and we think you're going to love WW FreestyleTM!
What’s new
Based on our successful SmartPoints® system, WW Freestyle offers more than 200 zero Points® foods—including eggs, skinless chicken breast, fish and seafood, corn, beans, peas, and so much more—to multiply your meal and menu possibilities.
And it makes life simpler, too: You can forget about weighing, measuring, or tracking those zero Points foods.
Total flexibility
And because we recognize that every day is different—and some days are really different (think parties, business travel, holiday open houses....)—we've made your SmartPoints Budget more flexible than ever. Up to 4 unused daily SmartPoints can now roll over into your weekly SmartPoints to give you a bigger "bank" to use whenever and however you like.
Yes, it works!
Maybe you're thinking, "It sounds great on paper (ok, screen)—but how well does WW Freestyle translate in real life?" Here are results from our clinical trials:
- Participants said they had fewer food cravings and less hunger.
- More than 93 percent agreed WW Freestyle helps them feel healthier.
- And of those who've tried to lose weight before, more than 82 percent agreed that WW Freestyle is easier to do and almost 93 percent agreed it gives them more flexibility in their food choices compared to other times they’ve tried to lose weight in the past.
Explore the new program!
Your Weekly can help you dip your toe into the new plan, and see just how much more flexibility you'll have with zero Points foods. (Take that main-dish salad on page 3, which goes from 8 SmartPoints value to—well, you'll have to see for yourself!) Then hit up Your Plan for answers to all your questions, the complete list of zero Points foods, tips on using the mobile app, and lots more. When you're ready to explore your meal options on WW Freestyle, we have plenty of tasty ideas in our Food section.
We know that change can feel like, well, change, but we think you'll be happy living—and losing—the WW Freestyle way.
The weather outside may be frightful, but it doesn't have to put a damper on your fitness routine. Keep the momentum going with these tips and swaps.
Weather forecast: Cold and Rainy
For stay-dry alternatives, we spoke with Seattle-based DVD star and gym owner Kari Anderson and Portland, Oregon based fitness writer Sarah Bowen Shea. They both have to deal with more than 150 rainy days a year.
If your go-to workout is walking...
Go mall walking. Many malls open early so you can do laps before shoppers arrive, says Anderson. Some malls even have groups that meet regularly. Call the business office at your local mall for more information.
If your go-to workout is running...
Take an indoor cycling class. Indoor cycling can give you an equally intense lower body workout, says Shea, co-author of Run Like a Mother. The non-impact workout will also give your joints a break, and a competitive class setting might motivate you to push yourself harder.
If your go-to workout is riding a bike…
Lift weights. Cycling is a lower-body workout, and many cyclists don’t train their arms, shoulders, chest, and back as often as they should, says Shea. Rainy days are a perfect opportunity to mix up your routine. Grab a set of dumbbells and do some upper body moves such as front and side arm raises, curls, and kickbacks.
If your go-to workout is swimming…
Do Pilates. It, too, is a total-body toning workout and it gives you a similar elongating feeling. Search online to find a variety of DVDs.
If your go-to workout is boot camp…
Create a home version and recruit trainees. Mimic the moves from your regular class and use exercise equipment, chairs, and steps in your home to create stations. Then invite a classmate, your spouse, or kids to join you. “You become the coach,” says Anderson. “So you work harder!”
If your go-to workout is playing tennis…
Take a step class or other exercise/dance class that features quick footwork or speed and agility drills. All the side-to-side movement will enhance your game. You can also look for similar workouts on DVD, such as Anderson’s Sweat Express II.
If your go-to workout is playing golf…
Do yoga. The poses build strength and flexibility especially in your abs, back, and hips—key muscles used to swing a golf club. Practice it regularly and you could improve your game.
Weather forecast: Snow and Ice
For suggestions to stay active in the winter, we went to American Council on Exercise spokesperson Chris Freytag, who lives in Minneapolis where winter temps average 17 degrees, and 2010 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, Carol Murphy of Rochester, NY, the snowiest US city.
If your go-to workout is walking…
Strap on snowshoes and head to a trail or golf course. If you can walk you can snowshoe, says Freytag. It gets your heart rate up so you won’t mind the cold, and exploring the great outdoors can boost your mood.
If your go-to workout is running…
Do intervals on a treadmill. Alternate short bouts—30 to 60 seconds—of fast or uphill running with slightly shorter recovery intervals at a slower pace and no incline. “It’s a mind game to prevent boredom,” says Freytag.
If your go-to workout is lifting weights…
Shovel snow. Bend your knees like you’re squatting as you scoop up snow. Combined with lifting and throwing, you can get a total body workout while you clear your sidewalk.
If your go-to workout is Zumba…
Just dance. Crank up your favorite tunes and groove around the house, says Murphy.
Weather forecast: Hazy, Hot, and Humid
To beat the heat, here are suggestions from Exercise TV trainer Jessica Smith, who lives in Miami, the second hottest city in the US and one of the most humid.
If your go-to workout is walking…
Do an indoor walking DVD. “All you need is a little space in your living room,” says Smith. The routines are basic but not boring. You can even choose the mileage—from 1- to 5-mile routines—and set your own pace. Check out www.collagevideo.com for dozens of options.
If your go-to workout is running…
Try water running. Hop in a pool and run laps in the shallow end or use a flotation vest or belt to log miles in the deep end. Added toning benefit: Water provides 800 times more resistance than running on land.
If your go-to workout is riding a bike…
Get a trainer. Not a person; the metal kind of trainer that easily transforms an outdoor bike into a stationary cycle. Basic models start at about $100. To really simulate an outdoor ride, set up a fan to blow on you and pop in a Virtual Active DVD ($19.95 or $7.95 to download, vafitness.com). The stunning footage of some of North America’s most scenic roads will inspire you. “Plus, you don’t have to worry about traffic!” Smith says.
If your go-to workout is boot camp class...
Pop in a boot camp DVD. You can find a variety at collagevideo.com, including 10 Minute Solution: Ultimate Bootcamp, featuring Smith. Each “boot camp” is only 10 minutes, so if you’re short on time or just tired, you can do just one or two of the five routines.
If your go-to workout is playing tennis…
Have a virtual match. Whether you have Xbox, PlayStation, or Wii, you can practice your backhand and serve right in your family room. Invite your tennis partner over to join you for more fun.
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