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The new WW Plan & A Blue Apron Giveaway

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Hi all! How was your weekend? We had a pretty busy weekend checking off our Todo list and whipping up some tasty eats in the kitchen. Before I jump into this Weekend’s Highlights, I have to tell you that I cannot wait to see what the new 2018 Weight Watchers plan holds. I am pretty confident that the new plan is called Weight Watchers Freestyle – mainly because WW filed for that Trademark earlier this year. You can usually see this if you follow their business/financial info which I do along with watching their stock which is doing great this year. Another clue that this year’s change is probably going to be much bigger than prior years…they are clearing out all cookbooks, calculators and products. Out with the old, in with the new.

The fun things I’ve heard in the rumor mill that I hope are true…there is a renewed focus on lean protein and some items like eggs or lentils will be zero points. That being said, they will probably adjust the Daily Targets to balance it out. I am digging Smartpoints though so I hope it doesn’t deviate too far.

The other thing I think may happen is that Weight Watchers may start their own version of Blue Apron which I’d be all over. They filed for another Trademark called WW Smart Portions Delivered logo. This is different from their current prepackaged WW Fresh Meals that are provided by Chef’d. Fun!

Cool stuff that I cannot wait to geek out over and of course, give it a test drive.

We kicked off Saturday at Huckleberry’s. I mixed things up by getting a 2 egg omelette with ham, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper and tomato. I did have 2 bites of hash browns before giving them up to The Husband with a slice of sourdough. (10 sp)If you haven’t downloaded the new Peet’s Coffee app, make sure you do. You get a free drink after you check in once.

Small Nonfat Cappuccino with caramel on top. (2 sp)We took a mid shopping break at Jersey Mike’s where I got a Mini #7 on white (11 sp).Dinner was another Blue Apron dish that totally reminded me of fall. Gnocchi with Thyme, Mushrooms and Swiss Chard. I pretty much followed the recipe but added some crushed red pepper flakes for heat.

I had 1/2 a serving for 10 sp. Yum!This morning I woke up craving these Crustless Kale Quiche Muffins and this Simply Filling  Turkey Apple Sausage. (3 sp)I also had a few tablespoons of pomegranate seeds.We met some friends at Red Robin for lunch. I think this Sombrero Salad might be my new favorite thing there. It’s pretty big though – I only managed to eat about half with ranch fork dipped on the side. (10 sp)I spent a few hours this afternoon whipping up a couple dishes for our work potluck tomorrow like this Candy Corn Funfetti Cake.

Totally not Weight Watchers Smartpoints friendly but super fun to make. I may try to create a healthier version.Did I mention there are candy corn in the frosting too?!To balance this out, I made Healthy Turkey Apple Sausage and Vegetarian Stuffin’ Muffins! Who says you can only make these for Thanksgiving?!

It was so hard not to eat one…I couldn’t figure out how to fill in the missing muffin hole or I would’ve lol.Dinner was the last of this week’s Blue Apron dishes – Black Bean & Kale Enchiladas.

As you know, I love kale but I wasn’t sure if I’d love it in enchiladas. It actually was pretty tasty when paired with a little smoked chipotle, lime, sweet cherry tomatoes and creamy Greek yogurt.Real deal tortillas and a little real deal Cheddar cheese go a long way in boosting the flavor.Even The Husband liked these going back for seconds and he doesn’t always love kale. I think he actually does but doesn’t  want me to know for fear I’d always serve kale to him 😀

I ended up having one enchilada with a extra filling on the side plus an Apple for 5 sp.I have 5 Blue Apron Boxes to give away. Leave a comment below if  you’d like to win one.

Night all!

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  2. 2

    I am really interested in the new WW 2018 Plan. After many years on jumping on and off various WW Plans and not being very successful I decided to give the Smartpoints a try. It was like a real awakening for my body! I have been able to lose weight. The Protein is the key for me. Loving the variety it has given me.

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  4. 6

    All of tbis looks incredible! I have never tried Blue Apron, but have always been curious about it. Might have to be brave and try it sometime. Thanks for the post!

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  9. 11

    I’m going to sign back up with WW after the holidays so im curious what the new plan will be about. I think ive been on most of their plans lol

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  10. 12

    Wow! Can’t wait to see the WW changes. And I love seeing your food choices. Helps me to try different things.

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  12. 14

    Thanks for your thoughts on the WW plan for 2018. There is so much speculation on FB!!!!! Your pictures look so delicious -I may give kale another try!!!

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  15. 18

    Great recipes. Thanks for the good ideas. Friends have been telling me about blue apron. I should really check it out!!

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  19. 22

    Thank you so much cor the recipes and the Weight Watchers update that could be coming. I would love to win a chance to try Blue Apron.

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  22. 25

    Thank you for the info. I like when WW makes revisions to the plan. Time to shake things up, and get a fresh start. Thank you for your peak on Blue Apron, it looked like interesting new food choices.

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  30. 33

    Thank you for this article and the insights into the upcoming changes to the ww program…..I’ve kind of stalled lately, so maybe a shake up is just what I need! Would be very VERY happy to tri one of your blue apron boxes 😉
    Btw, where did you find the turkey Apple assuage? Sounds yummy!

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  31. 35

    I love that you’ve included some vegetarian recipes! Super excited about new things in WW land and I’d love to try out Blue Apron. 🙂

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  40. 44

    Will def make some of the yummy recipes you included. And a chance to try BLue Apron too?! Count me in.

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  42. 46

    I am excited to hear about the new WW plan when it comes out. I haven’t been doing WW for long, but I love it. I am sure the new changes will be great.

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  44. 48

    Would love to try Blue Apron. I have always thought it would be a great fit for my busy lifestyle as a first grade teacher. Thanks!

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    • 51

      Hi Louis,

      Blue Apron is a meal delivery service. They send you all the ingredients with the recipes then you prepare the meals. I think Weight Watchers is possibly going to create a service just like this.

      Danica

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  57. 62

    Everything looks so good! I’m a weight watcher from ‘way back’! This is the first I’ve seen of Blue Apron… would love to learn more, and WIN!

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  58. 63

    I am going to try the stuffin muffins for Thanksgiving. They look great!
    All of your Blue Apron meals look delicious.

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  72. 78

    This will be the 4th program I’ve done! I was just getting used to smart points from rejoining in February. I hope this focuses more on real foods and less pushing of ff and sf.

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  73. 79

    Wow I’m so shocked that ww would be giving up on smartpoints! I don’t want to change haha! Would love to try Blue Apron. I’ve been looking at it for a while!

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  75. 81

    Weight Watchers and Blue Apron are both great programs on their own. Combined they would be dynamite.

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  78. 84

    I’m excited to hear about the plan possibly changing. I’ve been in a yo-yo cycle with Smart Points. But I did also hit the Big 5-0 this year. So it could just be by age catching up. Looking forward to continuing my journey either way.

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  79. 85

    Hi Danica , I have missed reading you daily and I am back . I am mostly going to be doing WW now , I am very excited about the NEW WW additions you have mentioned , can’t wait to hear more 🙂 !!! Good to be back ! You always brighten my day with your posts .. they are fun !!!!

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  81. 87

    I have been trying out Simply Filling for a few weeks, and I love it! I wonder if the 2018 plan will move more in that direction, particularly since they don’t really highlight SF as much as SmartPoints. Thanks for the cool “insder” info!

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  82. 88

    Your posts are great! Congratulations also on all your weight loss!!!!!!!
    The enchiladas look AMAZING
    Would LOVE to try ?

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  83. 89

    Never tried Blue Apron– would love too– Me and my co-workers share your recipes all the time.. Thanks for all the work you do for posting them — You are the best!

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  87. 93

    Thank you so much for keeping us up to date with WW changes!
    Looking forward to the roll out!
    Yummy Blue Apron meals!

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  88. 94

    I’m a little scared of the new WW plan, I get into a “flow”, and I find it hard when things get “shook up” lol

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  90. 96

    I figured they’d be doing a new plan this new year. Geez, I could open a museum with all the various old calculators and different plan booklets from all the previous plans they’ve had But I think I’m ready to really shake things up and give Keto a try now. Besides weight loss it seems to have a lot of health benefits with bringing glucose down for diabetics and also a lot of women that have PCOS have had success getting pregnant after following it for awhile.

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  91. 97

    Curious about the new W.W. too but since I’ve been so successful with Smart Points- 50 + pounds- forever lost & NOT coming back! I am a little reluctant to try something new; we’ll see what 2018 holds in store? Heard great things about Blue Apron, would like a chance to try it, thanks for all you do! 🙂

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  92. 98

    I love your ideas on what changes WW might be making and think you are spot on – nothing is available on the “Shop” site and it makes sense that they are coming out a new line of products and hopeful that they will do the Blue Apron type meals – sometimes it’s fun to just create and have all the shopping and instructions there to follow, my hubby likes to help!
    Your recipes sound interesting! I will give them a try!

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  93. 99

    I would love to try Blue Apron. I’ve tried Sun Basket and eventually, would like to try them all to see which I like the best.

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  94. 100

    I’d love to make this recipe and try it on my kale avoiding husband also! Amd blue apron recipes with weight Watchers combined sounds like a dream come true! Thank you so much for your blog with recipes and suggestions! I am a life time member, but need the fun of some new directions in meal planning..

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  95. 101

    I would love to win a blue apron box! I’ve heard great things about them, and everything you have made looks delicious!

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  96. 102

    I just resubscribed to your newsletter and happy I did. Looking forward to see what weight watchers has in store for us. I wonder if they will give simply filling a little more attention?

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  106. 112

    Blue Apron has always intrigued me, and a possible WW version sounds like it might be even better. WW SPt has been the 1st of many tries over 40+ years that has worked for me, and since the plan just keeps getting better I’m looking forward to seeing what might come next.

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  107. 113

    Blue Apron sounds divine! That would be so awesome to connect Weight Watchers and Blue Aprn!

    I am looking forward to finding out what the charge are for Weight Watchers.

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  112. 118

    Thank you for your thoughts on the WW changes. I’m always excited to see what they come up with and I’d love to win one of the Blue Apron boxes!

    Lisa

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  118. 124

    Can’t wait to see what is changing and “why? “. Love the meal prep that connect teaches Ian to do. Sure does help!

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  119. 125

    I’m looking forward to the new program(I love the current program). I lost a little over 67 lbs this past year with Weight Watchers. I would love to win the Blue Apron I’ve never tried it before(it would be amazing if Weight Watchers does team up with them)!

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  120. 127

    Thank your for your “insight” on the rumors of the new plan. As always, I am excited and nervous when WW does this. Thanks for sharing your journey as well.

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  121. 128

    I am intrigued by Blue Apron, there are such good reviews out there! Plus the new WW….I need to try WW again. Those darn tight pants!

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  124. 131

    Wow! A lot of great food ideas! Interesting news about Weight Watchers, was thinking of joining, but guess I’ll wait. I think my husband got tired of kale, when I made the same kale salad over and over. He did eat the kale soup I made lately though. LOL!

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  126. 133

    I’d love to try Blue Apron. I’ve gotten to the checkout screen so many times it’s ridiculous! 🙂 Haha.
    Excited to learn what the changes are for WW, but hoping it’s not too crazy. I’m doing so well on SP and would hate to backtrack at all.

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  128. 135

    Thanks for your dailies! I enjoy them and you don’t disappoint with the food you choose to eat! Thanks! The enchiladas look yummy, wish you had made them on your own so we could have the recipe!

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  130. 138

    The popularity of these meal kits has exploded recently. We have never tried any of the mail order ones, only the ones offered by a local grocer.

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  132. 140

    Loved all the foods in this post. Of course, I love sweets so you know what I liked the most. I would love to win!!!

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  135. 143

    I have been following you for years and have once again signed up for the program. Hopeful blue apron can help with my busy lifestyle along with WW. Yay Danica! Thanks for your inspiration!

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  142. 150

    These Blue Apron meals looks delish! Great to see you follow the business news like I do, I feel like you learn so much more!

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  144. 152

    Hi Danica, I am new to your site. Just want to say I love the information that I am getting from you!! I have read about Blue Apron and would love to try it. Can’t wait to see the new changes to WW. Thanks!!

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  149. 157

    Are favorite part of Weight Watchers is that we can eat and cook real food. Smart points has been so easy to follow and calculate. I hope the new plan doesn’t change that much. We have so many favorites recipes now with SP. By the way, love your donut hole recipe, these are a must have for camping trips.

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  160. 168

    I love WW. it’s SO EXCITING to hear about the new plan. I have been with WW for almost 8 years. What little I know about the new plan sounds like what we all need.

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  167. 175

    New program sounds great–glad to hear they’re focusing on protein.

    And the Blue Apron would be wonderful–always gives you a new challenge to try new things.

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  171. 179

    Where can you get the books describing the freestyle program? I am a member online and the only meetigs in my area are while I am at work,,,

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