Are You Puzzled by Exercise?

Hello, Weight Watchers! Did you set any short term, intermediate, or ultimate Winning Outcomes based on last week’s meeting discussion? Actions can sometimes seem to lack direction if our Winning Outcomes are not defined first. We discussed the four key criteria of a Winning Outcome and used an activity sheet to clarify our current Winning Outcomes or create a new one. Revisit these periodically and you’ll be amazed at what you can accomplish!

JOIN OUR TEAM!

What's it like to work as a Weight Watchers Receptionist or Leader? Many of our staffers have full-time jobs but devote one evening, a Saturday morning, or lunchtime to Weight Watchers. If you are at or near your Lifetime Goal Weight, plan to attend an Information Meeting and learn more about the rewarding employment opportunities that are available. Tell them Cyndi sent you!

- Mon Sep 10 @ 12 pm: Muncie Weight Watchers Center

- Mon Sep 10 @ 7 pm: Anderson Weight Watchers Center

- Mon Sep 17 @ 7 pm: Weight Watchers Indianapolis Eastside Center (9433 E Washington St)

- Wed Sep 26 @ 11:30 am: Downtown at First Indiana Plaza, 7^th Floor (135 N Pennsylvania)

ETOOLS PRIMER

Are you a Monthly Pass member, participating in a new 17-week At Work series, or an eTools subscriber? If so, then you have access to a wealth of information through www.weightwatchers.com! eTools has special features for men, online journaling, Flex and Core meal plans, video exercise routines, and much more! If you have access to eTools, I would encourage you to spend a few minutes trying out a new feature this week. If you are not a current subscriber and are interested, pick up a code for a two-week free trial at your next meeting.

ARTICLES OF NOTE

· Inspiring Stories of 2007

· Lifetime is a Lifestyle

· Back on Track Challenge

· Everyday Ways to Get Moving

While most of us know the benefits of moving more, many still don’t do it, or jump in, full-speed, and then quickly become bored or discouraged and give up. This meeting will help us network with others at our activity stage and explore specific ways we can gradually move more by progressing at a pace that is comfortable and sustainable. Are You Puzzled by Exercise? Bring your Points Booster and Move More booklet this week as we seek the solution!

Have a great week, everyone!

Cyndi

Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live.

~Jim Rohn

Quick Pasta Pesto

POINTS® Value: 8 | Servings: 4

(Can be made Core by using whole-wheat pasta and FF cheese. The pesto adds negligible POINTS when divided by eight servings.)

3 Tbsp pesto sauce, sun-dried tomato variety preferred

3 cup mixed vegetables, chopped, fresh or frozen

1 cup fat-free evaporated milk

4 cup cooked pasta

1 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

Heat a large nonstick pan coated with cooking spray. Add pesto sauce and vegetables; cook, stirring until softened, about 2 minutes. Add milk, bring to a boil and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in pasta and cheese; cook until heated through. Yields about 1 1/2 cups per serving.

Ten-Minute Tiramisu

From the new Best-Ever Desserts cookbook

POINTS® Value: 4 | Servings: 6

¾ cup boiling water

2 t instant espresso powder

1 t dark run or ½ t rum extract

1 T sugar or sugar substitute

1 5oz package sponge dessert shells

1 ½ (14 oz) package fat-free vanilla pudding cups

¾ c thawed fat-free whipped topping

2 T grated semi-sweet chocolate

Unsweetened cocoa powder

Combine the boiling water, espresso powder, rum, and sugar in a small bowl. Stir until dissolved. Set aside to cool slightly.

Put dessert shell onto a dessert plate. Brush with the espresso mixture until saturated and set aside.

Put the pudding into a medium bowl. Gently fold in the whipped topping with a rubber spatula. Divide evenly into each dessert shell. Sprinkle with grated chocolate and dust lightly with cocoa powder. Refrigerate until chilled, about one hour.

This recipe can be made a day ahead to allow the sponge shells to absorb all of the espresso flavor. Great recipe to serve for guests!