Weight Watchers Chat #350 “How to Move More and Actually Enjoy It!”

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 Last week was Chat #349 “How to Build a Satisfying Meal!”

I know I’ve whined about snow and ice but I’m going to keep that topic going for just another minute. We had a snowstorm of a decade last Monday going into Tuesday. Then we had freezing temps and ice. More freezing. A little sun, which made the snow that did melt into you guessed it. More Ice! Someone from our church asked today what everyone’s been eating since we have all been cooped up for a week and the store shelves are still pretty bare. I’ve seen some really creative ideas on what is “satisfying” this week, but let’s talk about how to build a satisfying meal on a normal day!

So I literally this morning was making bacon and egg sandwiches and realizing I’ve made some form of “winter weather” breakfast as we stay in our camper for ourselves and the kids every day this week. I asked them all this morning “when it’s warm and I’m standing in your kitchen in flipflops do you want blueberries in your yogurt?” 

 

Pro Tips for Building a Satisfying Meal:

Seasonally appropriate

Or in our case this week “weather” appropriate. A homemade acai bowl sounds fantastic when the weather is warm. But when you’re wearing two pairs of socks standing in the kitchen things like oatmeal, eggs, and citrus fruits may be more satisfying. Shopping in the season is also a way to make your meal more satisfying. Watermelon in the winter is a  no go but come June?  Bring it on!  Websites like Seasonal Food Guide can keep you in the know whether you are shopping, planting, or just eating.

Build a meal

Check out this week’s Weekly in your WW app. Building a meal  based on the time of day, when you need to eat your largest meal, as well as making sure you have an appropriate amount of protein, carbs, non-starchy veggies and some good fat are key to a satisfying meal

Color My Plate

I am a big believer that the most colorful plate is the happiest plate. I wish we were at the showroom today so I could show you, but just tonight Casey and I added colorful riced cauliflower to some red chili, with a handful of yellow cornchips and a dab of white light sour cream. It was a pleasure to the eyes and the palette! Check out my Breakfast Bento Bowl for a great starter idea!

 

Your homework was #ColorMyPlate. Last week your homework was to make the most colorful plate (or bowl) you can for just one meal this week and share your pictures so we can all oooooh and aaaaah!

  • Melisa shared an absolutely colorful, delicious looking “salad” of some kind that she must share the recipe for!
  • Slyvia knows how much I love a #BigSalad and boy she posted a pretty one!
  • Mary Ann made a beautiful dinner chock full of protein with a chicken stir fry and a colorful salad , with lots of vegetables under the hard boiled egg!

Bravo, you did it!

 

This Week’s Topic: “How to Move More and Actually Enjoy It!” 

Karen and I started walking together when our kids were little and honestly it’s still our jam.

 

We have not been able to walk in almost a month after alternating illnesses and then 10” of snow followed by ice. We are both over the moon that we get to walk Monday morning…haven’t found your movement mojo?  Keep listening! 

Pro Tips for Finding Your Perfect Way to Move More:

All the feels

You may not have even considered this, but how do you want to feel when you complete the activity?  John and I have a friend who almost literally doesn’t feel “worked out” unless she’s doubled over in a sweat and on the verge of puking.  That’s not me.

My list is: a little out of breath (just a little), sweaty is ok (sweat makes fat cry LOL), and good about what I just accomplished.

Make your own list!

 

Party at the disco? Or flying solo?

Step next is deciding if you would rather do the activity with someone (or someones) or you’d rather go it alone.

Karen and I have a friend who wanted us to try a group workout that was crowded, high intensity frenzy, and just too much going on. We made it a few weeks and went back to walking with each other, with another family member or alone.

We love our friend, we did not love the big group.  What’s your preference?

 

Find Your Movement Mojo!

You may have to try a few things before you find something that really settles in as your movement mojo. It may also change based on the season, the weather, even where you are at the time (example: my beach mojo is totally different than my stuck in a hotel traveling mojo). Once you “feel” like the description in paragraph one you are on your way!

 

This Week’s Homework: #MovementMojo

Your homework for this week is #MovementMojo. If you’ve already found your mojo good for you, share it with us! If not, take a few minutes to go through the steps above and let us know what you try out!  Now DO YOUR HOMEWORK because I promise there is someone who needs the idea you have already rattling around in your head. Whatever it is let us know, I promise your decision to participate this week will help you AND someone else!  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 #MovementMojo and tag me when you share on social media!

 

Extra Credit: WW Picky Eater Plan!

I’m sure you know someone or have someone in your immediate family/friend group that you would consider a picky eater.

 

I have two, my granddaughter Alyssa and my son in law Allan are both fairly picky eaters. Casey and John tend to be a little more adventurous, but there are still things they refuse to eat.

We took a survey at the house and we did a survey during the live chat as well. This will help you appease your picky eaters, but it will help you stay on track as well!

I asked the adults to list her 3 favorites in different categories, and these were their answers:

Casey

Vegetables: Bell Peppers, Spinach, Asparagus

Fruit: Berries, Grapes, Mango

Protein: Chicken, Cheese, Tuna

Allan

Vegetables: Broccoli, Peas, Green Beans

Fruit: Bananas, Apples, Kiwis

Protein: Yes. (he loves all protein)

John

Vegetables: Brussel Sprouts, Asparagus, Broccoli

Fruit: Bananas, Oranges, Peaches

Protein: Cheese, Eggs, Pork

 

Hopefully these examples will help you decide on what your favorites list looks like, but here is what we are going to do with those lists.

There are overlapping ingredients in these lists, and that got me thinking. If I can pick 3 favorites in each of those categories, there are 27 variations we can create from those! Making these lists and using them for meal inspiration will make your picky eater happy while also helping you control your points and keep yourself on track!

 

What is your favorites list? Let me know down in the comments below!

 

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