S pot your food pushers
A ssert yourself
B e on offence, not defense
O ne little bite won't hurt?
T ake control
A sk for help
G et support from others
E xercise your right to be healthy
Handling Special Occasions
T hink First
H ave a plan.
A cknowledge special foods.
N otice how often you eat.
K eep portions in check.
F ocus more on people.
U se smaller utensils or plates.
L et yourself enjoy the day.
H ave a plan.
A cknowledge special foods.
N otice how often you eat.
K eep portions in check.
F ocus more on people.
U se smaller utensils or plates.
L et yourself enjoy the day.
The Football Connection to Weight Loss
*Individual success starts with a HUDDLE. (Attend your weekly WW meeting)
*You have to stick with the GAME PLAN. (Flex/Core)
*We all FUMBLE. (Just get right back on track)
*Keep your eye on the GOAL. (Your next 5 lbs, 10%, or Ultimate Goal)
*BELIEVE in your abilities and never quit. (You can do it!)
*You have to stick with the GAME PLAN. (Flex/Core)
*We all FUMBLE. (Just get right back on track)
*Keep your eye on the GOAL. (Your next 5 lbs, 10%, or Ultimate Goal)
*BELIEVE in your abilities and never quit. (You can do it!)
Ways to Make Meals/Snacks More Satisfying
-Choose low energy dense foods that are filling because of water, air, and fiber.
-Incorporate the Good Health Guidelines.
-Eat a balance of foods from different food groups.
-Chew more.
-Use Points wisely; a few more Points now can save you from losing control later.
-Incorporate the Good Health Guidelines.
-Eat a balance of foods from different food groups.
-Chew more.
-Use Points wisely; a few more Points now can save you from losing control later.
Caramel Cookies
Caramel Cookies
POINTS® Value: 1
Servings: 60
Preparation Time: 5 min
Cooking Time: 10 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar, dark1 large egg(s)1 tsp vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup whole wheat flour1/4 tsp table salt1/2 tsp baking soda
Preheat oven to 400°F.
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream butter, sugar, egg and vanilla extract. Add remaining ingredients and beat thoroughly. Scrape dough out of bowl and onto a large piece of plastic wrap. Roll dough into a log, about 2 1/2-inches wide; completely wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate until firm, at least 20 minutes or up to overnight. Cut dough into 1/8-inch-thick slices and arrange on several large ungreased cookies sheets about 1- to 1 1/2-inches apart. Bake until lightly browned around edges, about 8 to 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on cookie sheet for about 1 minute and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Yields 1 cookie per serving.
POINTS® Value: 1
Servings: 60
Preparation Time: 5 min
Cooking Time: 10 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar, dark1 large egg(s)1 tsp vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup whole wheat flour1/4 tsp table salt1/2 tsp baking soda
Preheat oven to 400°F.
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream butter, sugar, egg and vanilla extract. Add remaining ingredients and beat thoroughly. Scrape dough out of bowl and onto a large piece of plastic wrap. Roll dough into a log, about 2 1/2-inches wide; completely wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate until firm, at least 20 minutes or up to overnight. Cut dough into 1/8-inch-thick slices and arrange on several large ungreased cookies sheets about 1- to 1 1/2-inches apart. Bake until lightly browned around edges, about 8 to 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on cookie sheet for about 1 minute and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Yields 1 cookie per serving.
Halloween Tips
Halloween Tips
*Buy candy you do not like and give that out
*Bag up candy in small treat bags so it is not loose and more tempting
*Have a plan for leftover candy - bring to work - send to school - send to work with someone else
*Don't stay at home - go to the movies or go out
*Figure out a plan - look up how many points a favorite candy is and work it into your day as a treat.
*Buy candy you do not like and give that out
*Bag up candy in small treat bags so it is not loose and more tempting
*Have a plan for leftover candy - bring to work - send to school - send to work with someone else
*Don't stay at home - go to the movies or go out
*Figure out a plan - look up how many points a favorite candy is and work it into your day as a treat.
Manage Your Feelings
1> Start becoming aware of your "emotional hunger."
2> Acknowledge the emotion- feel the feeling.
3> Reframe- What are you really hungry for and how can you get it better ways?
"If hunger is not the problem, then eating is not the solution."
2> Acknowledge the emotion- feel the feeling.
3> Reframe- What are you really hungry for and how can you get it better ways?
"If hunger is not the problem, then eating is not the solution."
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