WW News October 2021:
- Happy Halloween! Last news for October is pretty exciting but not necessarily WW related…but kinda is hahaha
- 1st my friend Lara who is a Lifetime WW member won the show Grill Masters! She has an exciting new backyard grill and a ton of new recipes to share. Lara has been an “enjoy your food while staying on budget” advocate as long as I’ve known her and I am so excited for her success. You can watch what’s going on by subscribing to her YouTube and Instagram @larastable or visiting her website www.atlarastable.com
- I have been selected to enter not one, but two recipe contests! The kind folks over at Big Mountain Foods have invited me to enter their Big Mountain Foods Blogger Recipe Challenge and JSL Foods has asked me to join the Fortune Noodle Stir Fry Blogger Recipe Challenge. There are lots of exciting things coming!
- From what I can tell we are less than two weeks away from the new WW plan rolling out in November. I have heard Nov 7th, 11th, 14th and 18th. You’ll know when I know. BUT, I did a little unofficial survey on Facebook, Instagram, and WW Connect to see how everyone was feeling about upcoming changes and the results are in!
- 63% Option A – I’m excited let’s do this!
- 22% Option B – I’m nervous…what’s it going to be???
- 13% Option C – I’m mad, why do you keep changing it?
- 2% Option D – I’m just going to ignore it and it will go away
- Comment below with how you’re feeling!
The month’s theme is “What Happens In Your Body When You Eat (and Drink!)” and is in my opinion another easter egg (clues hidden in plain sight) to the new program launching in November 2021. If you go to the desktop version of WW you will notice a new MyWW+ Personal Assessment on the homepage of ww.com. The topic this week is about upping our water intake. Next week we chat up fiber…my spidey senses are going crazy trying to take these clues and patiently wait for the puzzle to come together in November!
Last week during Chat #245: H2O Go! we found out many of the things we hear about water and weight loss are rumors and/or may not be true for everyone.
Myths about water come and they will go. And they will probably come again hahaha. What I can tell you with utmost certainty is this:
- You can get water from other sources than just plain water
- Water helps your body flush out waste (#1 AND #2), it helps regulate your body temperature and it is important for many bodily functions including brain function
- Many supplements and medications say to take with a full glass of water because that’s how much it takes to get the active ingredients “active”
- Consuming more water can help fight off some illnesses like constipation, dehydration, kidney stones, urinary tract infections and hypertension
- While you can’t survive long without water, there have been cases of people making it months with only access to water and no food
Every person is different and will need to find their own “water level” (for instance an athlete in training will demand much more than someone who’s more sedentary) but here are some tips and tricks for getting the right amount for you:
- Keep Track – There is a water tracker on your WW app. There are also fun apps like Plant Nanny and Aqualert. Or if you prefer a paper tracker, download our IYHAE Water Tracker Printable Sticker Sheet and tally up your daily water intake in your planner.
- Use Food – Grapes, watermelon, celery, cucumbers and more zero point fruits and vegetables contain enough liquid to help keep you hydrated
- Make it Fun – Adding frozen fruit, flavored drops and powders like Everly, or even switching to a flavored non caloric fizzy water can help!
Your homework for last week was #H2OGO. Find ONE way to add or track a little more H2O in your day ….and then type it, snap it, however you want to share it and then tag me for your next cool badge!
Let’s see how you did!
- Gwen says the water topic really hit home! Her friend Barbara gave her a water bottle with the hours marked on it. The first day she used it she got a little ahead and changed her app to reflect 32 oz so that when she finishes the bottle she just tracks once! (did you know you can turn the water tracker on and off and even change the serving size setting?)
- Lynn drinks at least three 32 ounces of this size drinks of water and/or unsweetened tea daily with lots of ice and a straw
- And Sandra shared a super cute meme to remind us “Why do we drink water? Because we can’t eat water!”
Bravo, you did it!
This Week’s Topic: What Happens in Your Body When You Eat & Drink – Get Your Fiber Fix!
Did you know that fiber in foods can make you fuller and keep you fuller? There are two kinds of naturally occurring fiber: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber is found in whole grains, beans, and starchy vegetables like potatoes. This is a digestion must-have and helps to keep your cholesterol in check. Insoluble fiber is in non-starchy vegetables and a few fruits (carrots, broccoli, grapes, raspberries, etc.) and helps to regulate blood sugar.
Fiber benefits your weight loss journey in a variety of ways! It helps you to…
- Feel full longer
- Keep your digestive system regular
- Manage cholesterol
- Regulate blood sugar
Keep in mind though, fiber is NOT a go big or go home goal. Don’t increase your fiber too much until you know how much you’re currently eating and how much your body needs. As you add fiber into your diet, be sure you’re having some of both soluble and insoluble fiber, and drink plenty of water to help your fiber do its best for you.
This Week’s Homework: #FiberFix
Your homework for this week is #FiberFix. Find one fiber-filled swap (like switching from Frosted Flakes to Cheerios) or a new source of fiber to your diet ….and then type it, snap it, however you want to share it and then tag me for your next cool badge!
Don’t forget to do your homework #FiberFix and tag me when you share on social media!
- Instagram tag @ifyouhaveanegg
- Facebook Page tag @ifyouhaveanegg
- Facebook Group tag @Kelly Green Milligan
- WW Connect tag @ifyouhaveanegg
Extra Credit: 13 Ways to Use Leftover Halloween Candy
Happy Halloween, everyone! Whether you took your kids or grandkids out trick-or-treating or handed out candy to the neighborhood kids, you’ll probably have candy leftovers hanging around.
If you’re like me, keeping the candy laying around might be too tempting so we’re discussing 13 unique ways to enjoy little bits of that leftover candy without going crazy!
- Any mini candy chopped up in yogurt as a sweet treat topping
- Pound Dropper’s Easy Pumpkin Crisp with a crushed up mini Butterfinger
- Cheesecake Fruit Dip with crushed mini Whoppers
- Pumpkin Overnight Oats with chopped up mini candy corn
- Drizzle Me Skinny Pumpkin Spice Granola with mini M&M’s
- Baked sweet potato with light butter + chopped up mini dark chocolate Midnight Milky Way
- Fluffer Nutter Bites with chopped up (or shaved!) mini Hershey Bar
- Frozen Yogurt Bark with chopped up mini Skittles
- Hungry Girl Cookie Monster Mousse Shots with a twizzler for the mouth
- Pre-prepared Sugar Free Chocolate pudding with gummy worms
- Banana with whipped topping and anything chopped up and sprinkled on!
- Blooming Snickers Apple with you guessed it…a chopped up mini Snickers
- Trashcan Air Popped Popcorn
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