yes, no
yes, no
yes, no
well, maybe.
ambivalence is a time suck!
work out vs. watch t.v.
play video games vs. work on email lists.
email list won!
I love my members.
See you at your meeting.
(Long weekend of counting product for inventory has me feeling a little over done.)

Link: http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/

Four weeks to Five Servings - The July Fruits and Vegetables Challenge is ending but keep building the habit! You are all awesome! The power of filling foods for satisfaction and weight loss is unmatched, including fruits and vegetables.

Week 1: Work toward 5 serving a day, while getting at least 3 different colors.
Week 2: Fill half your plate with vegetables and fruits.

Week 3: Try Something new at least 1 time. Need help? Check out this calendar I found at the CDC.
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/month/index.html
August is Celery and Fennel and Cactus. Nopales (cactus pads) are good. Here are prep and cooking instructions.

In an article online at MSN called Fix Your Worst Diet Habits I was immediately struck by the word "Duh". Ok, I'm not being fair. Maybe people haven't heard of Weight Watchers. Maybe they are better at figuring out the "how to" than I am. At any rate, do I agree with the list? Yes. I would say these four things are high on the list of obstacles to our weight loss success.

Bad habit: Skipping meals
Bad habit: Eating out all the time
Bad habit: Using food as comfort
Bad habit: Eating when you're not hungry

On skipping meals, eat something as soon as possible after awaking. Anything. Let the idea of breakfast food go. Food is food. I like sandwiches to break my fast after a restful sleep. On eating out all the time, well I agree with what the article says. Personal schedules and lifestyle are not addressed. I think the issue is how we eat out not that we eat out. It's next weeks topic. On using food as comfort, well can you say "this weeks topic"? You may recognize that the article is describing the use of The Reframing Tool. On eating when you are not hungry, well

...assess your hunger level.

Quick, name three Filling Foods you enjoy. I'm sure you know the Chart in your trakker is just one way to do this right?

I'm glad I chose Weight Watchers, we've always got the tools for weight loss success.