WW weekly: How to handle the holidays

Enjoy yourself *and* lose weight! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [WW] Your Weekly [ONE THING TO DO THIS WEEK | Create a stay-on-track plan for the holidays]( [ONE THING TO DO THIS WEEK | Create a stay-on-track plan for the holidays]( Dining out and celebrating at home look different this year, but there are plenty of ways to enjoy yourself and still lose weight. With the holiday season right around the corner, lean on these tried-and-true strategies for eating what you love while staying on track. Set the mood Missing the ambiance from a large gathering? Recreate the vibe. Use your fancy plates, put out placemats, and stream a good playlist. Snap a photo If tracking during meals is getting in the way of actually eating, take a picture of your food and track it later. Start snacking You read that right. Have a low- or zero-SmartPoints® snack before your meal so you aren’t ravenous once the food hits the table. Join WW for more stay-on-track strategies and 24/7 support. [Count me in!]( MINDSET CHECK-IN Megan Schreier My stay-at-home rule These days, instead of planning my schedule around what needs to get done, I identify two must-dos for taking care of myself. Then I organize the rest of my schedule around those activities. For example, yesterday I chose to go for an hour-long walk. The dishes were piling up in the sink, and in the past, I would have tackled them first (and maybe even missed my walk), but I prioritized my well-being and went on the stroll. The dishes can wait! —Megan, manager of behavior change at WW [More self-care strategies [→]]( [Weekly Recipes] What’s for lunch? Fuel up with these SmartPoints-friendly ideas. [Zucchini pesto doughnuts]( [Cheeseburger crunch wrap]( [Grilled swordfish nicoise]( [Greek salad kebabs]( [Super-easy slow-cooker three-bean chili]( [16 more lunch ideas →]( YOU ASKED, WW ANSWERED How can I stop stress from messing with my sleep? If the headlines are affecting how well you sleep at night, turn to these shut-eye strategies. Get out of bed It may seem counterproductive, but for some people, lying in bed trying to sleep only makes it more difficult to drift off. If you can’t fall asleep in the first 15 to 20 minutes, get up and read a book in soft lighting. Breathe deeply There’s a reason why yoga and meditation can make you feel so relaxed: When you concentrate on your breathing, it’s hard to focus on anything else. Cutting out some of the noise in your mind is an important step toward falling asleep, so try shifting your attention to your natural inhalations and exhalations. Take the pressure off yourself Ruminating about how you can’t sleep isn’t going to get you anywhere. Remembering that can help you relax instead of getting into a tizzy over not falling asleep. In fact, once the pressure to fall asleep disappears, you may find that you drift into dreamland! [Learn more [→]]( TRENDING ON INSTAGRAM Tap to get yours! [Which pumpkin recipe are you based on your birth month?]( [Follow us [→]]( [ZEROPOINT™ INGREDIENT OF THE WEEK] Unsweetened applesauce How to use it Enjoy it out of the jar—or use it in your next baking project! Yep, applesauce can be used in place of oil or melted butter in many baked goods (it can be swapped in equal quantities with oil, but should only replace half of the butter). It's an easy way to cut back on fat and SmartPoints. A few ideas [Baked apple cider doughnuts]( [Fudgy chocolate cookies]( Learn how ZeroPoint foods can help you reach your weight-loss goals. [Join WW Now]( RECOMMENDED READING Fitness The best stretches for back pain [Read more [→]]( Weight loss How to outsmart stress eating [Read more [→]]( Food The surprising health benefits of arugula [Read more [→]]( WW Exclusives [The holiday gift guide is here! | Shop now]( Connect with us [facebook]( [ ] [twitter]( [youtube]( [ ] [pinterest]( [ ] [instagram]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( You are subscribed as {EMAIL}. WW Coin Logo, myWW, SmartPoints and ZeroPoint are the registered trademarks of WW International, Inc. © 2020 WW International, Inc. All rights reserved. WW International Inc. | 675 Avenue of the Americas, 6‌t‌h F‌l‌o‌or‌ |‌ N‌e‌w‌ ‌Y‌o‌r‌k‌,‌ ‌N‌Y‌ 1‌0‌0‌1‌0