Substitute leader this week

[*WWDonna*]

We had a substitute leader tonight. As she weighed me and noted my loss, she said, " So the scale was good to you this week." I said, "No, I was good to myself and the scale represents that." Then I walked out to the meeting area, and she had 2 dessert recipes on the board, both for 4 pts each. I thought to myself that I did not need to stay tonight, so I left with my 0.8 lb weight loss.

Can't wait until next week.

Does anyone know what the topic for tonight is besides desserts?

[WWCarol]

We've been concentrating on WW's Tools Of Living. This meeting we discussing "Asserting". Figuring out ways to get-our-needs-met while dining out, eating at parties/work/etc. Lots of good ideas...For instance, call ahead and ask what's being served at a party. "May I bring something?" Tell people what you need! When eating out, grill the server: "How is that prepared? May I substitute black beans for mashed potatoes? Could you ask the chef to not salt the fish, and please use only enough oil to flip the fish in the pan~" Tell people at your table: "I'm going to need to have a salad before the main course~"

I stay at my meetings. I figure people need to have some of my "Lifetime" experiences shared. The leader and I have a lot in common...I can back her up, or she can back me up! :D

One newbie is having difficulty watching TV at night...Well, she's watching THE FOOD CHANNEL! :eek: The leader put her regular cookbooks away when she began WWs. She uses light recipes only (except for an occasional dish during the holidays, or a "treat"). I do the same~ :bcbsalute

[*WWDonna*]

Thanks, Carol.

[CathyJ]

We talked about assertiveness, too. I mostly don't like my At Work leader that well (but the At Work meetings are convenient and subsidized), but she did say one thing this week that I hadn't ever thought about, that I thought was useful. The food-pushers are often people who want to nurture you/give you something. When Mr. or Ms. Food Pusher insistently offers you a high-points item that you don't choose to eat, try saying something like, "Oh, it looks delicious, but, no thanks -- but I'd really love another glass of ice water/a diet soda/whatever-seems-appropriate." That way you meet your own needs, and also Food Pusher's need to nurture. The psychology of this seems right to me, and I think I'll try it the next time this situation comes up.

Cathy

[*WWDonna*]

That's a great line to use. I'm going to try it on Christmas day when we go to Sister Mrs Food Pusher for dinner.

[WWCarol]

I agree, Cathy! I'll keep that in mind~ :) :bcbsalute

[dgjp8991]

You all are scaring me I substituted tonight first time ever I read this thread this morning and worried all day. I had so much fun and everyone seemed to enjoy the class I worked hard to make the class fun for them and they seemed to Like what I had to say I shared some recipes with them and we talked about making cooking fun and not having to put a lot of time into makeing a Great meal Gina H

[WWCarol]

Nothing to worry about, Dgjp! :)

Sounds like you had a great meeting!

I really liked this Monday's meeting, too! My leader is doing Core, AND she's a fantastic cook. When she mentioned "curry", one member was completely confused. She'd never heard of it. Her family doesn't like foods that contain "unknown" ingredients, or "too many" ingredients. :eek:

We had the gamut. From my leader who has to do "quantity cooking" on the week-ends (two crockpots going, a chicken in the oven, stockpots full, etc.) to a person who hates-to-cook and has no ideas what to do (which was what this meeting was about, I think~) :bcbsalute :D