Announcing A New 5-Part Series
LOSE WEIGHT AND CREATE YOUR NEW LIFE
After an 8-week series on the seriousness of
obesity, we hope something got you motivated
and you're ready to start living your best life ever!
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This week:
The Different Stages of Losing Weight
A healthy body weight improves your Overall Health and Well-being –including your mood. If you follow the PersonalPoints™ program, changed your eating habits or are in the process of learning to, and exercised more with the goal of losing weight, there’s more to measure than just the number on the scale.
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Some of those indicators are external, like the fit of our clothes and enjoying the latest fall fashions. Other measures are internal: less pain (especially in our knees and back), lower blood pressure, better sleep, and a deeper sense of well-being, to name a few. How to get it ALL feeling in gear?
Weight Watchers has got it covered, of course, Check out:
If you’re noticing these positive changes, keep going. If you’re seeing negative side effects like fatigue or too quick of a weight loss, it may be time to reevaluate your PersonalPoints program and change things up with your Coach's support to make sure you’re progressing safely.
"We live in a data-driven society where numbers are often hailed as the best measure of success. It might be more motivational to appreciate the whole weight loss journey, instead of focusing so intently on the numerical mile-markers by the side of the road."
–This article reviews the stages of weight loss
Healthline.com
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Stages of Weight Loss
Weight loss generally occurs in two stages — an early, rapid weight loss stage (Ed. Note: I remember I lost 9 pounds my first week on the plan! I went home thinking, "This is great, 9 pounds a week. In 5 weeks I'll be at goal and stop this ––go back to eating like I did because I learned how."
NOT–SO–FAST!
It doesn't work like that. And you wouldn't want it to. You want to lose weight in the healthiest way possible with no deprivation! That's right, we said NO Deprivation! Know why? Weight Watchers is Not A Diet. If you can't live without it, you shouldn't. Eat what you love, drink your favorite wines, beers, IPAs, and Cocktails, Yes, you can have your cake and eat it too––every bite!
Stage 1 — Rapid Weight Loss
The first stage of weight loss is when you tend to lose the most weight and begin to notice changes in your appearance and how your clothes fit. It usually happens within the first 4–6 weeks. Most of the weight loss in this stage comes from carb stores, protein, and water — and to a lesser extent, body fat. Factors other than diet, including your age, sex, starting weight, and physical activity level, also influence your rate of weight loss. Weight Watchers took that into account. So, we have the Revolutionary Personal Assessment!
The Personal Assessment Quiz compiles every food your heart desires--or immensely dislikes and creates your personalized only-for-you plan. A lot is taken into account in addition to your favorite foods.
For example, men are more likely to lose weight quicker than women, and older adults may lose weight quicker than their younger counterparts.
At the same time, you’re likely to lose weight quicker if you have a higher starting weight and exercise more frequently.
Stage 2 — Slow Weight Loss
Weight loss in the second stage occurs at a much slower rate,
at Weight Watchers we say 2-3 pounds a week is safe weight loss. At times, you may experience a frustrating weight loss plateau during which you experience little to no weight loss. You can get through it–– know we've all been through them and it's possible to get past them. Load up on fruits and veggies, sneak in more movement, and drink more water. (See, these are the tips you learn in the meeting.)
Weight loss occurs in two phases — a rapid weight loss phase followed by a slower weight loss phase. The rapid weight loss phase is when you’ll notice the most significant physical changes.
You tend to lose the most weight and notice the most significant physical changes during the first stage of weight loss.
During the second stage of weight loss, you lose weight at a slower pace, but the weight you lose comes primarily from fat rather than stored carbs, protein, and water.
The most important weight loss factors include adopting Sustainable and Healthy Dietary and Exercise Habits you enjoy doing in the long term. That's what WW Philadelphia Weight Watchers is all about!
(By Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD on May 18, 2021
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This week's letter from DebW
General Manager and Voice of Philadelphia
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September 28, 2022
Hello Philadelphia Members,
Don’t fall into the food traps that take you further away from your goals.
Free food is not free! Years ago, when working in the field for Weight Watchers, I was in between workshop assignments and went through a drive-up window to grab a quick lunch. The line in the drive-up was a little slow and as I got to the window to pay and collect my healthiest choice on the menu, the person working the window said, “we’re so sorry it took so long today, we put a free fried apple pie in your bag for the inconvenience.” All I could say was, “thank you.” I drove to the WW warehouse a couple of miles away where I had intended to eat my lunch. I shared the story of the free pie and cut it into four pieces to share with the other employees. Even when I don’t pay for the food it still has POINTS.
If it doesn’t taste good or wasn’t satisfying it still has POINTS! Do you ever take a bite and you’re a little disappointed in the way it tastes? You know right away, even if you eat the whole thing, you won’t be satisfied and you’ll continue to look for something that satisfies the craving you’re having now. Yep, me too. It’s so easy to get into that trap of eating 10 extra POINTS while you’re eating around the thing you really wanted. Many times, it’s better to have a small serving of what you really desired in a safe setting. Enjoy the food and count the POINTS.
We don’t have to eat it ALL! Not cleaning my plate was a really hard and slow learned lesson for me. Giving myself permission to leave a few bites or save half or one-third for a later meal or snack is okay. In fact, learning to eat like it wasn’t my last meal on this earth has truly been the secret sauce to better weight management for me.
Creating a better relationship with food isn’t easy but it is possible, and this week’s workshops are about quick meals, with lots of ideas for all of us.
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Deb Wright
General Manager
Voice of Philadelphia
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Whether you like playing chef or prefer the role of diner, science says eating more home-cooked meals helps save Points® and keeps you on track. OK, cool. But as most of us know, life also has a say in everything. Work, family, the desire not to cook—these things often have plans for your time other than shopping for food, chopping, sautéing, and babysitting the stove.
Plot twist! You can have other plans too. By relying on time- and energy-saving shortcuts and quick and easy recipes, you’re likelier to whip up more healthy, tasty meals at home and stay within your Points Budget. Yes, even when faced with a busy or unpredictable schedule.
These tips may not get you cooking at home every night—and that’s OK. With Weight Watchers®, all foods are on the menu. Your goal isn’t to become a five-star chef; it’s to make nutritious meals as simple, fast, and convenient a choice as possible. Do that and it’s easier to avoid in-the-moment decisions that tend to slow progress, and you’ll have more time to focus on everything else, including your success.
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Four Pillars of a healthy weight loss program |
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Mindset: Work smarter, save time, and enjoy!
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Sleep: How meditation before bed can help you sleep!
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Quick and Easy Meals for One
Need to feed more mouths than just yours? Multiply the ingredients.
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