Do you feel any calmer about holiday, work, and family stress after last week’s time-management tips? Did any of you practice “The Lion” or any deep-breathing this week? Remember, it may not make your problems go away, but getting some oxygen to your body and clearing your mind makes you more prepared to take on any challenge that life brings! Here Comes the Rest of the Holidays!
KEEP GOOD FOODS IN SIGHT TO EAT RIGHT
With all those tempting holiday treats popping out at you from every direction, this is a good time to think about redoing your pantry and fridge so that healthy snacks and treats are the ones you'll see first. Move the cookies, chips, and other goodies to the top shelf or waaaay in the back. Put the whole-grain crackers, dried fruits, cut up veggies and fruits front and center. Put candy in an opaque covered dish – out of sight, out of mind! Or better yet, try 2 small clementines for 1 POINT. They are a sweet treat and look pretty when piled in a bowl on the counter or coffee table.
Remember: Foods within easy reach are the ones most likely to be eaten!
Currently, our group will be meeting on Wednesday, December 26 (I am awaiting final confirmation from the building supervisors). If you will be out of town, but would like to attend a meeting in your area, simply go to www.weightwatchers.com and put the ZIP code of where you’ll be in the box on the left-hand side of the page. Members who regularly attend have greater success – don’t let the holidays get in the way of your weight-loss Winning Outcomes!
THEY’RE HERE!
It’s a great time to be a Weight Watchers member! The new 2008 materials are out and better than ever! The new and improved Complete Food Companion has entries for over 18,000 foods, including more Core foods than ever before. The Quick Fixes section in the back has been expanded and includes tons of great, simple, and quick recipes for meal and snack ideas. The Dining Out Companion includes over 130 restaurants and now includes an entirely new section of dining out tips, common questions, and dos and don’ts.
To better serve your needs, Weight Watchers is offering two versions of the Member Kit this year. The Basic Member Kit ($25) includes the 2008 Complete Food and Dining Out Companions, Three-Month Journal, Meal Survival Guide, $10 coupon booklet, and handy storage tote. The Deluxe Member Kit ($38) include all items in the Basic Member Kit plus Shot in the Arm book of inspirational stories, Start Getting Healthy DVD with useful cooking and activity tips, and deluxe canvas organizer. (I’m hoping that they will also decide to sell the organizer separately – keep your fingers crossed!)
The new program cookbook for 2008 is Mix it Match it ($20). It is a flip book of breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and desserts. This cookbook makes is easy and fun to choose different combinations and plan your daily meals. Mix it Match it was designed with the 8 Good Health Guidelines in mind and includes more than 1,000 healthy and practical recipes.
I have attached an updated product price list to this e-mail. Please let me know if you are interested in anything you see there – it can be ordered if you haven’t seen it at your meeting!
As always, please feel free to leaf through any of the new 2008 materials and ask questions. Every Weight Watchers staff member (including the President of the
ARTICLES OF NOTE
- Kathleen starts her new life with a new look!
- Hot Dish: Shopping List Must-Haves
- The Secret to Skinny Snacking
This week’s meeting introduces the 2008 program changes and the new Kickstart Your Success program enhancement booklet. All members, current and new, should make sure to attend this week to receive these valuable program tools. Together, we will discover how these can be used to kick start our weight-loss efforts, whether you are just getting started, need a “kick” back to following the program, are on a plateau, or want and easy way to stay on track during the busy holiday season.
Have a great week, everyone!
Cyndi
Develop the winning edge; small differences in your performance can lead to large differences in your results.
--Brian Tracy, author
Mozzarella Panini
POINTS 5 | Serves 1
From the 2008 Complete Food Companion Quick Fixes section
2 tsp light Italian dressing
2 (1/2” thick) slices semolina or Italian bread (to total 2 oz)
1 oz part-skim mozzarella, thinly sliced
2 slices tomato
4 fresh basil leaves
Olive oil cooking spray
Brush dressing on one sides of each of the bread slices. Top one slice with cheese, tomato, and basil, and close to form a sandwich. Heat a grill pan or grill on high. Spray with cooking spray. Place sandwich on grill and press the sandwich down with a weight (a foil-wrapped brick works well – Cyndi) or spatula. Cook one to two minutes per side, until bread toasts or cheese melts.
Lentil Soup (Core!)
POINTS 2 | Serves 12
From the 2008 Complete Food Companion Quick Fixes section
1 lb lentils, rinsed (about 2 cups)
1 c sliced or shredded carrots
2 1/3 c chopped onions, or one 10 oz package frozen onions, thawed
2 c celery, diced
8 c vegetable broth
2 tsp salt
½ tsp ground pepper
1 tsp dried thyme or 1 fresh thyme sprig
1 bay leaf
Place all ingredients in a slow cooker. Stir, cover, and cook on low for sever to eight hours. Freezes well!
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