WW (Weight Watchers) Chat #173: Better Sleep Starts Here

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Last week we talked about busting a bad mood, and I have to admit – I did throw a pity party for myself earlier in the week. And while I didn’t bust my bad mood quickly, I did bust it by sitting down to finish a book I’ve been reading! Let’s see how you all did with your homework:

  • Cathy enjoys cutting her grass, so while she does it this week she’s going to sing loudly to #bustamood
  • Rosie shared with us on YouTube that she enjoys dancing so she’s going to put on music and dance around while she cleans her house. Keeping the house clean will keep her busy and bust her bad mood 
  • Sylvia enjoys moving to music so she’s going to do Zumba, focus on the music, and move to the groove
  • Michelle enjoys sewing so if she finds herself getting into a bad mood she’s going to pull out her sewing machine and make burp cloths and receiving blankets
  • Kim enjoys listening to music while she walks so she’s going to walk around her neighborhood or along with a walking video if it’s a rainy day (look at that backup plan!)

Bravo ladies, you nailed it!

 

This Week’s Topic: Better Sleep Starts Here

Did you all realize this is the third chat in two years that has focused on sleep? (Chat #96: Sleep Well and Chat #136: Set Yourself Up for Sleep). It really is that important!

This week’s WW Weekly focused on ways to track your sleep and let us know that people who get 7 to 9 hours of quality sleep have an easier time moving well, eating regularly, and having a better mindset.

 

Because, like tracking your points, tracking your sleep is an important step to understand and improving it, your WW app now includes a sleep tracker!

How to Use the Sleep Tracker Function

  • Log in on the app or desktop site
  •  Go to “New Sleep Tracker” (on the homepage of your app)
  • When you wake up in the morning, enter the time you fell asleep, the time you woke up, how much time you spent awake during the night, and how you’re feeling today.
  • Over time, it will build up your data and start to give you advice on improving your sleep.

 

This Week’s Homework: #sleepwell

Use the sleep tracker for one day and post a screenshot of your use of the sleep tracker. Want to do it all week? Great! But be sure to do it at least on day to get back into your tracking habits.

Don’t forget to do your homework #sleepwell and tag me!

  • Instagram tag @ifyouhaveanegg
  • Facebook Page tag @ifyouhaveanegg
  • Facebook Group tag @Kelly Green Milligan
  • WW Connect tag @scrapnstamp2

 

Extra Credit: Quarantine 15 Restart

 

In the current COVID-19 world, many of us are out of our normal eating and exercising routines which has led to gain of what we’re dubbing the “Quarantine 15” (or 10, or 5 – you get the idea.)

In the beginning of our safer at home order, I was thrilled because I actually lost a couple of pounds! But then reality and worries set in, concerned friends started bringing me food and treats, and not only did I gain back those two pounds, but I added three more to the total. That puts me at 15 pounds over goal and I’m not pleased. 

I know I can’t be the only one feeling this way, right? Well, no more! This week we’re restarting and busting that Quarantine 15. Here’s how:

  1. Write out a plan. Putting pen to paper is important to me, so I’m making it a priority to write out my plan and stick to it.
  2. Fill your pantry carefully. Don’t bring things into the house that slow you down. Because processed foods (and all the sodium that comes with them) don’t make me feel great, I’m not buying them. Focus on getting healthy foods that make you feel good.
  3. Use clear containers in the fridge. If you can’t find it, you won’t choose it! Go ahead and prep your fruits and put them in clear containers so it’s easy to make healthy choices when you want something sweet!
  4. Make a grocery list that allows you to save time, make a plan you can stick to, and it helps if some of the items will mix and match.  Start at 44:38 on this week’s video on demand to see mine!

 

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