Here are a couple more from awsum that I kept:
From awsum34:
Despite all the concern about healthy oils in our diet, the body does require healthy oils to function. The problem is that most people are getting the wrong kinds of fats/oils in their diet and are lacking the good healthy oils.(especially people on diets and eating low fat foods).
Besides being an energy source, healthy oils are nutrients used in the production of cell membranes, as well as in several hormone-like compounds called eicosanoids. These compounds help regulate blood pressure, heart rate, blood vessel constriction, blood clotting and the nervous system.
In addition, healthy oils helps carry the nutrients from your food into your body. Oils also helps maintain healthy hair and skin, protects vital organs, keeps your body insulated, and provides a sense of fullness after meals.
The human body cannot function properly without healthy oils are truly to normal cell structure and body function.
Fish oil (Omega-3's)
NOTE:: Fish oil is good for you and has alot of good benefits. (Omega-3's) But Fish oil capsules do not count as part of your daily oils per Weight Watchers.
The America Heart Org. Says the best way to get in Omaga-3s is from tofu, canola oils flaxseed oil and other oils.
The also say since fish oils are not FDA approved, some have high levels of mercury. That people should be reading the labels and learn about different types of fish oils supplements.
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www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4632 )
Bottom line: Would you run your car with out oil? The human body is a fine tuned machine, and healthy oils helps keep it running good.
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This was a list of things to consider if your weight loss had stalled:
Here is a list of things to think about, courtesy of awsum34:
1) have you retaken the quiz? to make sure your target points are right
2) keep a diary, write every point down and what you ate.
3) review your journal, see if you're doing anything. different, also check and see what you did on the good weeks.
4) take your journal to your leader, have her/him review it with you.
5) double check your measured food portion, (don't eyeball)
6) make sure you're figuring the points right.
7) are you eating all your target points?
8) are you eating any of your AP points? if not try eating them.
9) are you figuring your AP points right? most over estimate them.
10) are you eating your WPA points? try eating them.
11) are you getting in all your water? water plays a big role.
12) are you getting in your 8 health guidelines?
13) are you eating the same things everyday? Your body could be used to it. Mix it up
14) are you eating the same amount of points everyday? Your body could be used to it. Mix it up.
15) try mixing up your points throughout the day
16) are you exercising? if so mix it up, change your workout routine. Your body could be used to it. (Change your entire exercise routine every 6-8 weeks)
17) watch your sodium.
18) if you have tweak the program to fit you, go back to the way the program is written.
19) if you're the kind of person that eats tons of the so called 0 points foods, start counting per serving, (everything has calories and they do add up)
20) are you on any new medications?
21) any other stress that's came about in your life lately?
22) if you're counting points, try eating from the Filling Foods list
23) switch to Simply Filling for a couple weeks
(Originally posted by Luanne)