Finish Strong

Whether you're coming to the end of your meal, coming to the end of the day, coming to the end of your week or coming to the end of your weight loss journey - the message today "FINISH STRONG"!

   

BUT, that’s just rhetoric unless we actually have a plan to put into action – so how about a plan?  Five small steps… Five steps to help “finish strong”!

STORYBOARDING:

Storyboarding is the process by which a movie director figures out the progress of the movie to the end! 

In Weight Watchers, it is a super helpful tool that helps to identify the steps to take to make a winning outcome a reality.  (A winning outcome is defined as a long term goal).  

To get to the long term goal, draw or write out the shorter-term goals or steps - just as the director does in the movies:

1. Decide on the mini-goals that will help achieve your Winning Outcome.  (e.g. I will start a walking club so I can get out and walk three times a week, I will learn the specifics of the program and fill my kitchen with appropriate foods, I will track my PointsPlus Values daily and keep a diary of my thoughts as I progress, and so on...)

2. Decide which goal will be first on your Storyboard, which will be second, and so on. That way, you'll be able to see your progress towards achieving your Winning Outcome.

3. Remember, shorter-term goals should have the same characteristics as your Winning Outcome; namely,

·       Positive

·       Within your control

·       Specific

·       A good fit with your life

4. Draw or write out the steps, from Goal One through your Winning Outcome, on paper.

5. Post your Storyboard somewhere you'll see it every day, as a reminder of how far you've come.

Here is a Jennifer Hudson favorite recipe:

Parmesan-Thyme Popcorn

2 PointsPlus Value per serving

4 Servings

5 Minutes prep time

For best taste, use real Parmesan cheese, stamped Parmigiano-Reggiano on the rind and available in chunks at most supermarkets.  Grate the cheese with a microplane or through the smallest holes of your box grater.

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 C grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp ground thyme

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp table salt (or to taste)

8 C plain air-popped popcorn, kept hot

2 sprays cooking spray or butter spray

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a small bowl, mix together the first 4 ingredients.  

Place the hot popcorn in a serving bowl and coat with spray; sprinkle the cheese mixture, tossing the popcorn until well coated.

Yields about 2 cups per serving

On this Memorial Day weekend I want to take a moment to think about and appreciate the men and women who are currently in active conflict, keeping us safe every day, and those who have historically placed their lives on the line in the name of peace.  God Bless you all.