WOW! Why Would You Offer Me That?

Dear Weight Watchers Friends,

Highlights from this week's meeting: This meeting's topic was titled "WOW! Why Would You Offer Me That?” and it focused on the weight-loss saboteurs we have in our lives. This is one of those topics that really hits home with most of us. Maybe your challenges come from:

• the people pushing “free samples” at the local Costco or Sam’s Club warehouses, or neighborhood grocery store, or
• the well-intentioned people bringing “treats” to work to share with co-workers, or
• Aunt Bette sharing her special apple pie that she made “just for you,” or
• the friend who talks you out of going to the gym, because she wants you to go to the movies with her instead!

No matter who is "tempting" or even "pushing" you to stop (or slow down) your weight-loss efforts (even if that person is sometimes YOU), there is help! I very much appreciated our meeting this week as we discussed the various ways we can ask for weight-loss help and support from our friends, co-workers, and family members. Many times, people in our lives truly want to help, but just don’t know how to go about giving us the help and support we need.

The first step in creating a supportive environment is to recognize food pushers and exercise saboteurs. Then we need to enlist the support of family, friends, and co-workers to help make our journey easier. I look forward to following up with you next week to hear about your successes (or discuss your struggles) in this area. Remember, we’re here to help each other through this journey.

Next week's meeting topic: "What (Gear) Do You Need to Move More?" I am very excited about this week’s meeting topic—it’s one of my favorites. Come next week to discover how new “toys” can increase the enjoyment of activity!

AWARDS! Congratulations to Art and Linda Milliman—for several things. As many of you know, Art and Linda just returned from a 3-week trip to Africa. Congratulations on fulfilling a life-long dream—and welcome home. We hope that, in the coming weeks/months, you’ll feel comfortable sharing with us some of the highlights of your trip. Also, we want to congratulate both of you for earning your “16-Week Stay & Succeed” awards. And, Linda, congratulations for your incredible weight-loss success—you’ve earned your 25-lb. award. You’re such an inspiration!
And, finally, congratulations to those of you who have earned 5-lb. stars (either your first, or additional)! Your continued progress is getting you closer and closer to your weight-loss goals. We’re all so proud of you.

Motivational Thought:
Finally, for those who have faced weight-loss struggles in the past, or perhaps are struggling now, or will likely hit a roadblock or two in the future (I think I’ve covered everyone here), I dedicate the following quote:

“Success doesn't mean the absence of failures; it means the attainment of ultimate objectives. It means winning the war, not every battle.” - Edward Bliss

I look forward to spending time with you on Tuesday. I adore you and truly enjoy our time together.

Take care, my wonderful friends,

Debra