Grilling and Barbecue Techniques

Hello, Weight Watchers! Was it easier to manage your portion sizes and increase your satisfaction levels after last week's meeting? Pick out the tips that will be best for you to "trick" yourself into being more satisfied with less food!

TFL OF THE WEEK
Asserting can help you to ask for what you need without disregarding the other person's needs and rights.
  • What do you need and who can help you with it?
  • Check for the balance between your needs and wants and those of the other person involved.
  • Stand/sit tall and confident.
  • Use straight talk to ask for what you need.

DECLARE YOUR THINDEPENDENCE!
This week, I want you to use the Asserting tool to declare YOUR Thindependence! You ARE worth it! You CAN do this!

I found two versions of the Declaration of Thindependence and liked them both so much, that I am including them here. I encourage you to complete them and use them to help remind you of what goals you are trying to reach, why you want to achieve them, and why you are worth the effort.

ETOOLS TIP
If you have the Monthly Pass, have you accessed your free eTools account? If you are not a MP member, you can subscribe to eTools using the access code on the red card in your Week One kit. The Plan Manager has an entire section dedicated to healthier summer celebration foods! (Sign in, click on Find & Explore, click on Special Occasions, then choose Summer, Picnic, or Memorial Day.)

ARTICLES OF NOTE
Grilling is one of the healthier cooking methods and is very popular, especially at this time of year. This week, we will discover meals in the TurnAround materials, and share our own ideas, for foods that can be easily prepared this way.

Have a great week, everyone!

Cyndi

Rub it Down: Spice Mixes for Grilling
Tired of Burgers?
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How to "Trick" Yourself into Eating Less

Hello, Weight Watchers! Did last week's discussion help you embrace your personal path to goal? No matter how long it takes or what your journey looks like, you will get there!

SUPER SWEET SAVINGS
June 8-28, all smoothies and mini bars are on sale for only $5 per box. This is a savings of $2.50 (33%)! This is a great time to try a new flavor or stock up on your favorite! At-Work members may want to e-mail me with pre-orders to ensure that I have enough of your favorites at each meeting!

RECIPE REVIVAL
Tired of choosing from the same recipes? Here are some all-time favorites from WeightWatchers.com:

Best of the Best Recipes (Includes a "Red, White and Blueberry Crisp" for the 4th!)

Best Vegetarian Recipes (Baked Pasta with Butternut Squash and Ricotta..mmm!)

Favorite Summertime Recipes (The Margarita Pie sounds awesome!)

ARTICLES OF NOTE
It's no secret that eating less than one's body requires is the key to losing weight. We may sometimes find it difficult to eat less than we really want, however. This week, we'll swap tips and tricks for ways to eat less without feeling deprived.

Have a great week, everyone!

Cyndi

Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire is that which he exercises over himself.
--Elie Wiesel

Star-Spangled Steak Fries
Core or 2 POINTS
Serves 6
Weight Watchers Magazine, July/August 2008

Preheat the grill to low or prepare a low fire. Cut 2 (1/2 lb) scrubbed sweet potatoes and 1 (1/2 lb) scrubbed baking potato lengthwise into eight wedges apiece. Transfer to a large bowl or freezer bag. Add 1 T olive oil and 1/4 t each salt and black pepper; toss to coat. Place the potatoes on a grill rack and grill, covered, turning occasionally until fork-tender (20-22 min).
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The Highway to Weight Management

Hello, Weight Watchers! How do you feel about indulgences after last week's discussion? Please try to Take Care of Yourself - staying in good health is the best way to take care of others!

SUPER SWEET SAVINGS
June 8-28, all smoothies and mini bars are on sale for only $5 per box. This is a savings of $2.50 (33%)! This is a great time to try a new flavor or stock up on your favorite! At-Work members may want to e-mail me with pre-orders to ensure that I have enough of your favorites at each meeting!

HUNGRY GIRL BLOG
Weight Watchers has teamed up with Hungry Girl (Lisa Lillien) to provide members even more down-to-Earth practical tips and product reviews. You can check out her summer snack tips here!

INSPIRING STORIES CONTEST
Don't forget to enter the Weight Watchers Inspiring Stories contest! You do NOT have to be a Lifetime member to enter, just be willing to tell WW what your weight-loss experience has done for you. You can pick up an entry form at your meeting or download it here. Entries must be received by June 30.

ARTICLES OF NOTE
In this week's meeting, we will explore our "weight-loss highway." Whether the plan currently feels enjoyable, up-and-down, straight and narrow, or the long way around, we will look at your individual roadmap and help you Learn from Experience and Prepare Yourself for the path to success!

Have a great week, everyone!

Cyndi

It's not the will to win, but the will to prepare that makes the difference.
--Paul "Bear" Bryant

Cranberry-Almond Oatmeal
POINTS® Value: 4 / Servings: 4

2 Tbsp slivered almonds
4 cups water
2 cup uncooked old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup dried cranberries (or dried cherries)
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Place almonds in a medium saucepan and set pan over medium-high heat. Cook, shaking the pan frequently, until the almonds are golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes. Yields about 1 cup per serving.
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Treat Yourself Well

Hello, Weight Watchers! Did last week's meeting help you identify negative thoughts, challenge them, and turn them around? Negative thoughts stand in the way of our weight-loss Winning Outcomes!

SUPER SWEET SAVINGS
Starting June 8, all smoothies and mini bars are on sale for only $5 per box. This is a savings of $2.50! This is a great time to try a new flavor or stock up on your favorite! At-Work members may want to e-mail me with pre-orders to ensure that I have enough of your favorites at each meeting!

ARTICLES OF NOTE
A little indulging can be good for us, whether it's the best chocolate or steak we can find, or some time alone. This week we will discuss healthy indulgences, which includes smart treats, Taking Care of Yourself, and Managine Your Feelings in nonfood ways.

Have a great week, everyone!

Cyndi

A man too busy to take care of himself is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools.

--Spanish proverb

Check out the Seasonal Spotlight for cool summer recipes!
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Sustaining Motivation

Hello, Weight Watchers! Have you completed your Storyboarding sheets with a summer Winning Outcome and mini-goals? We need to relax a little over the summer, but we CAN relax without losing sight of our weight-loss goals.

BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL
Breakfast eaters consume about 100 less calories per day than non-breakfast eaters. Over a year, that can add up to ten pounds! If you're not hungry in the morning, take a look at your nighttime eating habits. Skipping that bedtime snack could help you wake up ready for breakfast!

Think you're too busy for breakfast? Here are some quick, healthy suggestions!
  • "McMuffin" made with a low-point English muffin, LF or FF cheese slice, and microwaved egg or egg substitute
  • WW oatmeal comes in its own cup! Just add hot water from the office coffee machine
  • There's no rule that you must eat breakfast food for breakfast. A turkey sandwich or string cheese and fruit is quick and satisfying
  • Smoothies (WW or homemade) are a quick, tasty way to satisfy lots of Good Health Guidelines in one item
SUPER PRODUCT SALE
Make sure to attend a meeting the week of June 8. I can't tell the secret yet, but there's a GREAT product sale coming soon!

MINI-COOKIE LOVERS!
While supplies last, all flavors of WW Mini-Cookies are buy one, get one free. For $2.50, you can have up to six packages of Oatmeal or Chocolate Swirl cookies for just two POINTS per pack!

ARTICLES OF NOTE
As we launch into summer, some may dread the effect it could have on our weight-loss efforts. It's important that you Prepare Yourself with strategies that can help us face any seasonal situations that could hinder our success.

Have a great week, everyone!

Cyndi

In faith there is enough light for those who want to believe and enough shadows to blind those who don't.

--Blaise Pascal

Core Hummus

(I am committing to Core by Weight Watchers instead of Core by Cyndi this week. I haven't run this through the Recipe Builder, but that tool is available to you for free if you have the Monthly Pass or are a 17-week series AW member.)

15 oz can chickpeas
1 T olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
2 T fresh lemon juice
1 t cumin
1 T FF plain yogurt
(optional) cracked red pepper, salt, white pepper

Drain chickpeas, retaining about 1/4 c liquid. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until desired consistency. Add reserved liquid until mixture reaches desired consistency. Season to taste.

This recipe is great with chopped vegetables, pita chips, crackers, or on sandwiches!
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