What Do I Eat Now?

Hello, Weight Watchers! Did you leave last week’s meeting feeling a part of the group? Like a flock of geese, our progress improved when we “honk” for each other and learn from each other’s success. I encourage you to come each week for the motivation, inspiration, tips, and support Weight Watchers meetings provide.

FOUR WAYS TO FEEL FULLER
Eat More Fiber: More chewing gives your brain time to realize you’re full
Eat More Protein: 3 to 4 ounces per meal will make you feel more satisfied
Eat More Slowly: Listen to your body’s signals; enjoy food without distractions
Pump up the Volume: Choose more fruits, veggies, and soups; increase volume, not calories

BLISS IN A BAR
Did you try your free sample of the new Peanut Butter Bliss Mini Bar we handed out at the meeting? It’s hard to believe they’re just 1 POINTS value each! You can get a box of 12 blissful treats for $7.50. Plus you’ll soon have another chance to sample something different when packets of the new Sourdough Pretzel Thins are given out during the last week of January. And right now you can sample a couple of recipes from the new “Mix It, Match It” cookbook just by scrolling down.

BTW: The Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars and Everything Pretzel Thins are soon to be discontinued, so stock up now!

WEIGHT WATCHERS WANTS YOU!

Are you interested in employment that involves helping others, a discount on Weight Watchers products, and motivation and support to maintain your loss? If so, Weight Watchers may be the place for you! Open Information sessions are open to any current member, whether you are currently at goal or not. This is a great opportunity to find out what we’re all about in a no-stress, no-obligation environment. To RSVP, please call (317) 826-8082.

• January 15, First Baptist Church (1950 E SR 54, Linton), 5pm
• January 16, Indy Southside WW Center (2370 E Stop 11, Indianapolis), 11am
• January 16, Indy Eastside WW Center (9433 E Washington, Indianapolis), 2:30pm
• January 20, Indy Castleton WW Center (8510 Center Run Dr, Indianapolis), 2pm
• January 20, Indy Southside WW Center (2370 E Stop 11, Indianapolis), 4:30pm
• January 22, Grace United Methodist (2836 Indiana Ave, Connersville), 5:30pm
• January 26, Bloomington WW Center (309 Winslow Rd, Bloomington), 10:30am

ARTICLES OF NOTE

• Lessons from a Leader
• Surviving the Post-Season Blues
• 11 Ways to Feel Good Right Now

It’s been a few weeks since many of you received the new KickStart booklet, so this week we’ll be reviewing it, sharing your experiences, and discussing any questions that you have about it. Please bring your KickStart booklet this week when we answer the question, What Do I Eat Now?

Have a great week everyone!

Cyndi

Victory is sweetest when you've known defeat.

--Malcolm Forbes

Honey Granola
From the new Weight Watchers “Mix It, Match It” Cookbook
10 Servings; 4 POINTS per serving

1 ½ cups mixed rolled grains such as oats, rye, wheat, and barley
½ cup unprocessed wheat bran
¼ cup sesame seeds
½ cup hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
3/8 cup honey
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
¾ cup thinly sliced dried apricots
½ cup raisins
¼ cup toasted wheat germ

Place a rack in the middle of the oven; preheat the oven to 350. Spread first three ingredients on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, stirring with a metal spatula every 3 minutes, until golden brown, 9-10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the hazelnuts, honey, vanilla, and pumpkin-pie spice in a medium bowl. Add the grain mixture and toss to combine. Return the mixture to the baking sheet and spread evenly. Bake, stirring every 3 minutes, until dark golden brown, 9-10 minutes longer. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and let cool. Combine the apricots, raisins and wheat germ in a small bowl. Stir the dried fruit mixture into the toasted grain mixture.

Curried Couscous Salad with Chicken (CORE)
From the new Weight Watchers “Mix It, Match It” Cookbook
6 Servings; 6 POINTS per serving

1 ½ cups water
1 ¼ teaspoons curry powder
¾ teaspoon salt
1 cup whole-wheat couscous
1 (15 ½ ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 red apple, cored and diced
1 cup diced, cooked skinless chicken breast
2 scallions, sliced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (6-ounce) bag baby spinach

Bring the water, 1 teaspoon of the curry powder, and ½ teaspoon of the salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the couscous; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork. Combine the chickpeas, apple, chicken, scallions, lemon juice, oil, and the remaining ¼ teaspoon of curry powder and ¼ teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the couscous and mix well. Divide the spinach among 6 plates and top each plate evenly with the couscous mixture.