Happy 4th of July

Can you believe it is the 4th of July weekend?  Let's declare this as our Thindependence Holiday!!!!  Celebrate your freedom from whatever may be holding you back or down from success.  Let go of the emotional struggle and take hold of your success.  So much easier said than done!!!  I am sure as our forefathers fought for our freedom and a new world, they often had to struggle with the "is it worth it" mindset.  But they did struggle and they fought and we have a wonderful country for it.  Just as history and battles show us, the struggles are never over but we must continue.  So fight on my friends - fight for you - fight for your success - fight for your freedom to a healthier YOU!!!!

WW in the News

With the help of health experts the U.S. News evaluated and ranked 20 diets/weight loss programs. To be top-rated, a diet had to be relatively easy to follow, nutritious, safe, and effective for weight loss and against diabetes and heart disease. Receiving 4 out of 5 stars in 8 categories is WW.  Check out the commentary and results by visiting the link below.

WW in US News and World Report

Love the New Plate Guidelines!!!

Have you seen the new USDA recommendations?   

When I first started teaching Family and Consumer Science, it was the 4 Basic Food Groups.  Often we would say eat “3 square meals a day” with each side of the square referring to one of the four food groups.  Then it was the Food Guide Pyramid.  The first version of the pyramid was horizontal sections and then revised to the vertical slices.  Each section of the pyramid tried to illustrate appropriate portions of each of the food groups.  But yeah for the USDA for revising it again but this time with a plate!  

Check out how the new guidelines coordinate with your WW program.

•  Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables, - with PP our fruits and most vegetables have a zero point value! 
• Eat a healthful, balanced diet made up of nutrient-dense foods—with PP our Power Foods do just this!   
• Make environmental and behavioral changes to live a healthier lifestyle – with PP we emphasize Eat Right Be Active Repeat leading to a healthier lifestyle.

Check it out and compare for yourself at www.choosemyplate.gov.