This post was created as part of a relationship in which I was sponsored by Weight Watchers and given a free three month subscription to try their new Personal Coaching product and write about my experience. Though I was compensated for my time and commitment, all views, positive and negative, are my own. #WeightWatchers #WWsponsored
You guys have been following along my journey using the new Weight Watchers Personal coaching . (You can follow the Weight Watchers series here) Despite my skepticism at first, it’s actually going really, really well. So well, in fact, this is the first week that I really hit a hurdle. (It was bound to happen, eh)
How did I overcome that hurdle? Two things, my personal coach, and kick ass Weight Watchers recipes. (gathered a ton of them for you to check out at the bottom of the post!)
This is the second time, I’ve had to chat with my Weight Watchers personal coach Crystal. She has truly been such an asset in my success.The first time we “met” on the phone, we just talked about goals and my weight history. This time we were able to prepare me for real life.
See, I had a trip to Detroit with Ford for the North American International Auto Show. Knowing most press trips are foodapalooza, I wanted to chat with her on how to be successful while traveling. It’s kinda hard to eat healthy when someone else is planning the meals for you!
During our phone coaching session, she was able to give me a few ideas on how to enjoy my trip, enjoy the food, and not totally fall off the wagon. Before chatting with her, I was really nervous about my trip, but she gave me the confidence, and the tools, to go and have fun.
My trip was pretty successful. I was able to be relatively moderate, but did over do it a bit. I was still ecstatic because I was mindful for the first two days, which is a huge step for me. The third day, well let’s just say there were some late night cheeseburgers and pina coladas with some new Canadian friends. The best part is, I didn’t beat myself up about the last night. It was a lesson well learned. Since concentrating on more clean eating, when I eat junk food I PAY for it. I will spare you the sordid details, but let’s just say my stomach doesn’t like me to eat junk anymore and it let’s me know it!
For me, having Crystal help me put together a plan, having cool tools like the cocktail cheat sheet with me on my Weight Watchers app, and knowing I can reach a coach 24/7, has really been the cornerstone of my success. With the Weight Watchers personal coaching, it really becomes a team effort. Even though I don’t go to meetings, this program works so much better for me because I can reach out to Crystal when I need support. I’ve also been able to network with other Weight Watchers participants in Facebook groups, so I really have friends in the trenches.
Lessons learned this week? Preperation and planning are huge tools to succeed, and every situation has something you can learn from it. Don’t waste your time beating yourself up over things. Use that energy to learn, love yourself, and do better next time! Want to get prepared? Then join Weight Watchers with me, and then pin these amazing recipes.
Weight Watchers Fruit Yogurt Parfait; 4 Points- Italian Herb Garlic Parmesan Twists
- Pesto Flatbread Pizza Recipe
- Weight Watchers Vegetable Soup
- Blackened Tilapia with Radish & Cucumber Salsa – 4 Weight Watchers Points Plus Value
- Cilantro Lime Chicken
- Potato Chip Crusted Chicken Fingers
Weight Watchers Chicken Parmesan Recipe- Low-Fat Funfetti Cheesecake Ice Cream Pie
- 3 1/2 Minute Baked Apple and Raisins: Only 1 Weight Watchers® Points Plus®!!
- No Oil Greek Salad (0 Point Weight Watchers Recipe)
- Old Bay {Parsnip} Fries
Skinny Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup- Skinny Chocolate Pudding Cupcakes
- Pork Chops Only 5 Points Plus Value
- Healthy Veggie Fried Rice – 3 Weight Watchers Points Plus Value
- Strawberry Weight Watcher Friendly Dessert
Vegetable Potstickers- Low Carb Banana Bread Bites
- Strawberry Cool Whip Cookies
- Weight Watchers Peanut Butter Whip Frozen Treats! 1 Point!!
- Light Whipped Cream
CHEESE ROLLS- Skinny Chocolate Fruit Dip
- Roberta’s Lemon Herb Fish
- Roasted Oregano Lemon Baby Potatoes – 3 Weight Watchers Points Plus Value
- Skinny Peanut Butter Fruit Dip Recipe
Weight Watchers: Chunky Crockpot Tomato Soup- Roasted Sweet Potato + Carrot Mash
- Banana Bread Recipe
- Skinny Pesto Pasta
- Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken
Veggie Crunch Salad- Healthy Four Bean Salad Recipe from The Lemon Bowl
- Taco Soup
- Chicken Angel Hair Pasta Bake Recipe
- Baked Turkey and Jack Cheese Chimichangas
Sweet and Spicy Southwest Chicken Salad- Points Plus Vegetarian Recipe
- Goat Cheese and Beet Spring Salad
- Cinnamon and Palm Sugar Roasted Delicata Squash
- DIY Light Frappuccino Recipe
Ham and Swiss Cheese Pinwheels- Weight Watchers Chicken Pot Pie
- Lasagna Rolls with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
- Vegetarian Hot and Sour Soup
- Copycat Chik-Fil-A Sandwich
Weight Watchers: Peanut Butter Banana Muffins- Weight Watchers Pizzadilla
- Skinny Chicken Broccoli Casserole
- Bulgur, Beans, Asparagus + Sun Dried Tomato Salad
- Meat Lover’s Pizza
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sue|theviewfromgreatisland says
What a colorful and delicious collection, thanks for including me!
Raquel says
Wow these look amazing! I do not use a WW coach but I do like their online version and I am on it right now. Thanks for all these great recipes! Following on Twitter too!
Ashley Sears says
Raquel, I love the new Weight Watchers Personal coach. It really gives me the kick in the pants that I need. No judgement, just tough love when you need it, and an empathetic ear when you need that too!
MARY says
LOVE THESE RECIPIES .WISH I COULD JOIN BUT I JUST CAN’T AFFORD IT.SO THIS HELPS.THANKS.GOD BLESS.
Muriel Milne says
The recipes look fabulous. I will certainly give them a try. I go to a meeting every week. It gets me out of the house and I have met some nice people.
Ash Sears says
So glad to hear you have found some great recipes that you are excited to try! Thanks for stopping by!