News and Reviews March 2023
- In case you haven’t seen it on your WW app or in Connect yet, a barista named Alex has taken over the low carb, macro and yes, even Weight Watchers world with his fun low calorie coffee creations. Check out Alex’s WW Coffee Hacks in your app or follow him on Instagram at @themacrobarista
- Eat This Not That! has updated their food shortage findings and list that was published at the beginning of this year. While every food mentioned in early January is still on the list, eggs, corn and lettuce look like they will be making a rebound sooner than later. Visit the Eat This Not That! website for more info and the complete list
Last week in Chat #308: How To Build Healthy Habits That Stick, I asked you to raise your hand if you spent most of your life trying to quit bad habits instead of creating good ones?
Yeah, me too. We talk a lot about moving towards things in a positive way rather than avoiding things we find negative. John and I are creating a different kind of vision board at home for our businesses and I see us both writing “stop doing this” or “don’t be bad at that” all over it. The problem? How can we ever create a habit and measure what we are NOT DOING???
Power of Positive Picking
First – pick a habit you’d like to start (and keep) that is moving you in a positive direction like “pay off X bill by the end of this time period” rather than “stop creating new debt.” I know we are here for weight loss and wellness tips, but this works in any area of our lives!
The Power of 3
The rule of 3 follows the brain’s mapping rules which makes things much easier to remember. Once a pattern is formed, the brain can easily digest the information and process it in memory. Pick 3 things (not 2, not 4…just 3) that are easy to do and will help you focus on the habit you picked Examples:
- Put my change in a separate container every day and use it to pay on that bill at the end of each week
- Pay in cash for similar expenditures rather than add them to new debt
- Start a spreadsheet that is easy to follow and watch the amount disappear!
Be Quick to Quantify
I used to hate the word Quantify (if you have about an hour another time I will be happy to explain) but I realize that’s really the only way you will know if your positive habit is sticking and if you are succeeding. Find a way to quantify (measure, record, evaluate) how it’s going!
Your homework for last week was #PowerPicker. Pick your positive habit and then tell us 3 ways (again, not 2 or 4 or even 7…just THREE!) easy things you can do to focus on that habit…. and then type it, snap it, share it however you like, and then tag me for your next cool badge!
Let’s see how you did!
- Deanna seriously knocks her homework out of the park every week. She #1 removed or put out of sight red light foods; #2 stocked fresh fruits and veggies; #3 wrote the point value on packaging!
- Lynn is a pro and her power picks prove it! #1 made her grocery order and planned three different snacks; #2 put her snacks in her line of site; #3 got her fruit washed and ready for the week!
- Vickie nailed it again this week! #1 she picked herself as priority; #2 she chose to do her homework; #3 she prepared for success by having healthy options available!
Bravo, you did it!
This Week’s Topic: What Happens To My Body When I Lose Weight?
When I first started Weight Watchers some 25+ years ago I thought the only thing that happened to your body when you lost weight was you weighed less “duh.” Turns out I was wrong…
Weighing less and even your body getting smaller aren’t the only things that happen when you lose weight. Here is some brain food for thought on the subject!
More than an apple a day can keep the doctor away
Studies prove that losing somewhere between 5 to 10% of your body weight can improve your mood and sleep, lower blood sugar (A1C), lower cholesterol, improve joint pain, and can actually decrease the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and hypertension. If you weigh 200 pounds that means you only have to lose 20 pounds to start seeing these health boosting results!
The scale is still not smart
I harp on that poor scale a lot… good thing they are inanimate objects without a central nervous system or their little feelings might be hurt. But seriously, the scale still doesn’t know what your body does about weight loss and the after effects. It’s hard not to give it power, but if you want smart advice listen to your body and not that appliance that lives in your bathroom.
Give me an N…N! Give me an S…S! Now give me a V…V!!
NSV’s or Non Scale Victories…you’ve heard of them, yes? These are victories that the scale can’t reward you with. NSVs are things that happen to your body when you lose weight whether the scale agrees or not. Things like moving over a notch in your belt, lowering your meds, getting a hug and the friend’s arms go all the way around and touch!
This Week’s Homework: #CheerLeader
Your homework for this week is #CheerLeader. This week’s homework is a twister, I want you to be a #CheerLeader (not a cheerleader, a cheer LEADER) and cheer on another member here, on Connect, or in your in person workshop tell us one non-scale victory you think they should celebrate…. and then type it, snap it, share it however you like, and then tag me for your next cool badge!
Don’t forget to do your homework #CheerLeader and tag me when you share on social media
- Tag @ifyouhaveanegg on Instagram
- Tag @ifyouhaveanegg on our Facebook Page
- Tag @Kelly Green Milligan in our Facebook Group
- Tag @ifyouhaveanegg on WW Connect
Extra Credit: Pumpkin Cornbread Muffins
Last week we talked about RED chocolate and during that chat, I opened a can of pumpkin puree and I still have some left over, so tonight we’re going to use it up!
If you’ve never had Jiffy’s cornbread mix, you’re in for a treat! Once we’re done, this is going to be a perfect sweet and savory muffin. And you may be wondering, “Kelly, why are you making something pumpkin flavored in March?“ Well, each of these corn muffins is 5 points, which is roughly the same as you’d find with any traditional corn muffin. I’m planning to eat soups throughout this week and I wanted a little something extra on the side – so I’m bringing you all along for the journey! Try my pumpkin corn muffin recipe for yourself and let me know what you think in the comments below 🙂
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