Hello, Weight Watchers! Did you have the opportunity to take the Habit Profile in your Week Four booklet last week? Developing the habits of successful members can keep us going, even when you're searching for your motivation.
NEW PRODUCTS - AVAILABLE AT A MEETING NEAR YOU!
There are three new exciting goodies available at Weight Watchers. Blueberry Harvest oatmeal can add some pizazz to a ho-hum breakfast routine, while the new POINTS clicker makes tracking your POINTS values a breeze. And, what I'm predicting will be a new favorite, Mint Cookie Crisp Mini bars - minty, chocolatey goodness for just one POINTS value! (Freeze one, dice it up, and add it to a Creamy Chocolate smoothie - YUM!) The new Cappuccino Melts candy is a great treat - 10 candies for just one POINTS value!
Make sure to attend your meeting the week of March 1 for your free sample of the Mint Cookie Crisp bar and again the week of March 7 for a sample of the Cappuccino Melts.
EXCITING NEWS FOR THE WESTSIDE WEIGHT WATCHERS CENTER
Those of you who attend at the Westside Center may know that we've been searching for a new home for well over a year now. Well, we've found it! The last meeting in our current location will be held Saturday, March 7. Join us Sunday March 8 in our new location in the Wal-Mart plaza on Lafayette Road for our Grand Opening from 2-4pm. There will be giveaways, local vendor booths, and prizes.
Even if you can't make it on Sunday, the entire first month will be full of surprises for Westside Center members. There will be a big drawing with a guaranteed winner in every single meeting at the end of the month!
ARTICLES OF NOTE
Tracking builds awareness and control, but is often abandoned after a few weeks on plan. Slow weight-loss results may be the result of less compliance with tracking. Not all members are "wired" to track, however, so we have some options with the new Momentum plan.
Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.
--William Ernest Hensley
Island Pork and Pineapple Kebabs
Makes 4 servings
POINTS value per serving: 5
1/2 cup reduced-sugar apricot preserves
1 tablespoon lime juice
◊1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 20 chunks
◊16 fresh pineapple chunks
1 1/4 teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1. Spray a broiler rack with nonstick spray and preheat the broiler.
2. To make the glaze, combine the preserves and lime juice in a small bowl; mix well and set aside.
3. Combine the pork, pineapple, jerk seasoning, and salt in a medium bowl; toss to coat. Thread the pork and pineapple alternately on 4 (12-inch) metal skewers. Place the kebabs on the broiler rack and broil 5 inches from the heat, turning every 2 minutes, until the pork is cooked through, about 8 minutes. Brush the kebabs with half the glaze and broil 1 minute. Turn the kebabs, brush with the remaining glaze, and broil until lightly browned, about 1 minute longer. Serve at once.
Recipe from Weight Watchers cookbook Shortcuts© 2008. All rights reserved
Habits of Successful Members
Hello, Weight Watchers! Have you had the chance to practice any of the dining-out strategies we discussed at last week's meeting? The National Restaurant Association reports that the typical adult now averages 5.8 dining out occasions per week, so this challenge is part of daily life for many Weight Watchers. SetPOINTS can be used to increase the flexibility and livability of the program in this kind of situation.
DID YOU KNOW?
Attention Monthly Pass holders! When a Monthly Pass Member attends a meeting a BRAVO sticker will be placed on their Monthly Pass. Once Members have four BRAVOS and the monthly pass has expired, it goes into a drawing for one of three prizes offered each quarter within our territory:
- $50 Gas Card
- $50 in Weight Watchers product (members choice)
- $25 in Weight Watchers product (members choice)
Entry deadlines will be: Mar 31, Jun 30, Sep 30 and Dec 30. The three winners will be drawn 2 weeks after the deadline.
You may earn BONUS entries by purchasing a new Monthly Pass, bringing a friend who joins, or purchasing $20 in products at any one meeting.
ARTICLES OF NOTE
Certain habits may hinder our ability to stick with a food or activity pattern. Replacing those habits can be helpful. Research shows that the Helpful Habits featured in Book 4: Habits of Successful Members are the eight habits that most consistently show up in people who are successful at managing their weight.
Come to the meeting this week to discover these habits, discuss how they can work for you, and pick 2-3 to tackle!
Have a great week! I'll see you at your meeting.
Cyndi
Thoughts lead on to purposes; purposes go forth in action; actions form habits; habits decide character; and character fixes our destiny.
--Tyron Edwards
Cream of Broccoli Soup
Makes 4 servings
POINTS value per serving: 2
◊2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
◊2 (12-ounce) bags fresh broccoli florets
◊1 (5-ounce) container refrigerated chopped onions
◊1 celery stalk, chopped
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
1/8 tsp teaspoon ground nutmeg
1. Combine the broth, broccoli, onions, and celery in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook, covered, until the vegetables are tender, 13–15 minutes. Let the broccoli mixture cool about 5 minutes.
2. Pour the mixture into a blender in batches and puree. Return the mixture to the pan and stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat just until heated through, about 1 minute longer.
Recipe from Weight Watchers cookbook Shortcuts© 2008. All rights reserved
DID YOU KNOW?
- Lifetime members of Weight Watchers can attend unlimited meetings for free, provided that they are no more than two pounds over their goal and weigh in at the first meeting they attend of each calendar month. Lifetime membership lasts for life, and includes benefits for the member returning to goal.
- Weight Watchers At Work members may attend any Traditional meeting at no additional charge by showing the sticker with their paid dates in their Pocket Guide.
- Members who attend weekly meetings lose three times as much weight as those who go it alone.
- We are celebrating at 5% now, in addition to the 10%, 5#, Goal, Stay and Succeed, and Lifetime milestones.
Attention Monthly Pass holders! When a Monthly Pass Member attends a meeting a BRAVO sticker will be placed on their Monthly Pass. Once Members have four BRAVOS and the monthly pass has expired, it goes into a drawing for one of three prizes offered each quarter within our territory:
- $50 Gas Card
- $50 in Weight Watchers product (members choice)
- $25 in Weight Watchers product (members choice)
Entry deadlines will be: Mar 31, Jun 30, Sep 30 and Dec 30. The three winners will be drawn 2 weeks after the deadline.
You may earn BONUS entries by purchasing a new Monthly Pass, bringing a friend who joins, or purchasing $20 in products at any one meeting.
ARTICLES OF NOTE
Certain habits may hinder our ability to stick with a food or activity pattern. Replacing those habits can be helpful. Research shows that the Helpful Habits featured in Book 4: Habits of Successful Members are the eight habits that most consistently show up in people who are successful at managing their weight.
Come to the meeting this week to discover these habits, discuss how they can work for you, and pick 2-3 to tackle!
Have a great week! I'll see you at your meeting.
Cyndi
Thoughts lead on to purposes; purposes go forth in action; actions form habits; habits decide character; and character fixes our destiny.
--Tyron Edwards
Cream of Broccoli Soup
Makes 4 servings
POINTS value per serving: 2
◊2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
◊2 (12-ounce) bags fresh broccoli florets
◊1 (5-ounce) container refrigerated chopped onions
◊1 celery stalk, chopped
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
1/8 tsp teaspoon ground nutmeg
1. Combine the broth, broccoli, onions, and celery in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook, covered, until the vegetables are tender, 13–15 minutes. Let the broccoli mixture cool about 5 minutes.
2. Pour the mixture into a blender in batches and puree. Return the mixture to the pan and stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat just until heated through, about 1 minute longer.
Recipe from Weight Watchers cookbook Shortcuts© 2008. All rights reserved
Advanced Skills, including SetPOINTS Values
Hello, Weight Watchers! Did last week's meeting help clarify the new Good Health Guideline for Liquids? I really want to stress that water is always going to be the most hydrating choice, but there's no reason that coffee, juices, alcohol, and other beverages cannot be worked into a healthy diet. Cheers!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Cathedral High School members - Week One of the new series will be held Feb 9, 3:30 weigh-in, 3:45 meeting. I'll see you there!
PANIC BUTTON
I'm over my POINTS for the day. What do I do?
Let's start with my usual advice - take a deep and cleansing breath. Alright, now that we are calm and can think clearly, we can tackle the issue.
Do you have any Weekly POINTS Allowance (WPA) left? Those WPA are an integral part of the WW program, and are there to be eaten. (You never have to, of course, but they are always available to you.) Have you earned any Activity POINTS (APs) earlier in the week? Those are also always available to you.
If worse comes to worst, and you are over your PDPT, WPAs, and APs, I still believe this situation can be salvaged. The best thing to do is just start tomorrow fresh. Keep journaling for the remainder of the week - this is very important! It can be very tempting (even to experienced WWs) to let loose the rest of the week. That will almost certainly lead to a gain, while sticking to your PDPT the rest of the week and earning some APs can still lead to a loss, even if you are a few over your WPAs. You can do it!
ARTICLES OF NOTE
The first four weeks of materials are the "foundation skills" of the Weight Watchers Momentum plan. Once we have built our foundation skills, we may become less diligent about applying them, especially in situations like eating out.
In order to remain motivated, inspired, and following the program long enough to reach our weight-loss goals, we can make the plan even more interesting, novel, appealing, and livable the longer we follow it. Advanced skills, such as SetPOINTS values, can help accomplish this. Come this week to learn more!
Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
As we know better, we do better.
I don't know who originally said it, but my WW Trainer, Karlene Herman, says it to me often.
Instant Chocolate-Hazelnut Mousse
Makes 4 servings
POINTS value per serving: 3
1 1/2 tablespoons chocolate-hazelnut spread
4 tablespoons chocolate syrup
2 1/4 cups fat-free whipped topping
1. Combine the chocolate-hazelnut spread and 3 tablespoons of the chocolate syrup in a medium bowl. Add 2 cups of the whipped topping, gently folding it in with a rubber spatula just until blended.
2. Spoon 1/2 cup of the mousse into each of 4 dessert goblets. Top each one with 1 tablespoon whipped topping and 3/4 teaspoon chocolate syrup. Serve at once or cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.
Recipe from Weight Watchers cookbook Shortcuts© 2008. All rights reserved
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Cathedral High School members - Week One of the new series will be held Feb 9, 3:30 weigh-in, 3:45 meeting. I'll see you there!
PANIC BUTTON
I'm over my POINTS for the day. What do I do?
Let's start with my usual advice - take a deep and cleansing breath. Alright, now that we are calm and can think clearly, we can tackle the issue.
Do you have any Weekly POINTS Allowance (WPA) left? Those WPA are an integral part of the WW program, and are there to be eaten. (You never have to, of course, but they are always available to you.) Have you earned any Activity POINTS (APs) earlier in the week? Those are also always available to you.
If worse comes to worst, and you are over your PDPT, WPAs, and APs, I still believe this situation can be salvaged. The best thing to do is just start tomorrow fresh. Keep journaling for the remainder of the week - this is very important! It can be very tempting (even to experienced WWs) to let loose the rest of the week. That will almost certainly lead to a gain, while sticking to your PDPT the rest of the week and earning some APs can still lead to a loss, even if you are a few over your WPAs. You can do it!
ARTICLES OF NOTE
The first four weeks of materials are the "foundation skills" of the Weight Watchers Momentum plan. Once we have built our foundation skills, we may become less diligent about applying them, especially in situations like eating out.
In order to remain motivated, inspired, and following the program long enough to reach our weight-loss goals, we can make the plan even more interesting, novel, appealing, and livable the longer we follow it. Advanced skills, such as SetPOINTS values, can help accomplish this. Come this week to learn more!
Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
As we know better, we do better.
I don't know who originally said it, but my WW Trainer, Karlene Herman, says it to me often.
Instant Chocolate-Hazelnut Mousse
Makes 4 servings
POINTS value per serving: 3
1 1/2 tablespoons chocolate-hazelnut spread
4 tablespoons chocolate syrup
2 1/4 cups fat-free whipped topping
1. Combine the chocolate-hazelnut spread and 3 tablespoons of the chocolate syrup in a medium bowl. Add 2 cups of the whipped topping, gently folding it in with a rubber spatula just until blended.
2. Spoon 1/2 cup of the mousse into each of 4 dessert goblets. Top each one with 1 tablespoon whipped topping and 3/4 teaspoon chocolate syrup. Serve at once or cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.
Recipe from Weight Watchers cookbook Shortcuts© 2008. All rights reserved
The Lowdown on Liquids
Hello, Weight Watchers! Did you set a new goal after last week's meeting? Setting a daily, weekly, or seasonal goal can help you break your journey down into manageable segments. Also, it's a great reason to CELEBRATE more often! Even after reaching your ultimate weight goal, activity or other maintenance-related goals can help you stay there!
SALES AND SPECIALS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Duke Energy members - We made it to 15 and will be starting our new series this week! THANK YOU! Duke Energy members took off a total of 200.8 pounds during the last session!
Cathedral High School members - We will not be meeting this week, due to the school holiday. Week One of the new series will be next week. THANK YOU! It's not to late to sign up for the new series! Cathedral High School members took off a total of 226 pounds during the last session!
Covance Central Labs members - We made our 15 last Friday and will have Week One this week. THANK YOU! It's not too late to sign up for the new series! Covance Central Labs members took off 137.8 pounds during the last series!
Back by popular demand, it's the
PANIC BUTTON
How can I stay motivated if the scale isn't moving?
These are referred to as non-scale victories. Take your measurements and have someone take a progress picture of you about once a month. (I didn't do this and really wish I had!) Sometimes even if the scale isn't moving, you are still getting smaller and more toned. Can you fit into smaller pants? Can you exercise more without being winded? Did your doctor say you could chuck that blood pressure medication? All of these are GREAT ways to measure your progress that aren't scale-related.
ARTICLES OF NOTE
We can sometimes become confused about the "liquids" Good Health Guideline and the role of water in weight-loss. We will discuss all liquids this week, including making the plan more liveable by including caffeinated and alcoholic beverages.
Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
Be praised, My Lord, through Sister Water; she is very useful, and humble, and precious, and pure.
-Francis of Assisi
Speedy Moo Shu Chicken
Makes 4 servings
POINTS value per serving: 5
◊3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into strips
◊1 (4-ounce) package sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
1/8 teaspoon salt
◊3 cups coleslaw mix
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
4 (7-inch) fat-free flour tortillas
1. To make the filling, spray a medium nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and cooked through, 5–6 minutes; transfer to a plate.
2. Spray the skillet with more nonstick spray. Add the mushrooms and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are softened, 2–3 minutes. Add the coleslaw mix and cook, stirring occasionally, until the coleslaw is wilted, 2–3 minutes. Add the chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until heated through, about 1 minute. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the hoisin sauce.
3. While the vegetables are cooking, warm the tortillas according to package directions. Spoon 1/2 cup of the filling onto each tortilla, roll up, and serve at once.
Recipe from Weight Watchers cookbook Shortcuts© 2008. All rights reserved
SALES AND SPECIALS
- Has that $20 registration fee or having to pay missed week fees kept you from re-joining your traditional meeting? From now until March 14, all new and re-joining members get FREE REGISTRATION and NO MISSED WEEK FEES!
- Are you looking for new ways to Move More in 2009? From now until March 31, you can save $5 on our Get Moving Mix (five 10-20-min beginner segments, regularly $15) and Next Move (five 10-20-min intermediate segments, regularly $15) DVDs or our Walking Kit (audio CD, indoor walking DVD, Walking Guide booklet, and $10 coupon for a POINTS pedometer, regularly $25). What a great way to beat the winter blues and earn those Activity POINTS!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Duke Energy members - We made it to 15 and will be starting our new series this week! THANK YOU! Duke Energy members took off a total of 200.8 pounds during the last session!
Cathedral High School members - We will not be meeting this week, due to the school holiday. Week One of the new series will be next week. THANK YOU! It's not to late to sign up for the new series! Cathedral High School members took off a total of 226 pounds during the last session!
Covance Central Labs members - We made our 15 last Friday and will have Week One this week. THANK YOU! It's not too late to sign up for the new series! Covance Central Labs members took off 137.8 pounds during the last series!
Back by popular demand, it's the
PANIC BUTTON
How can I stay motivated if the scale isn't moving?
These are referred to as non-scale victories. Take your measurements and have someone take a progress picture of you about once a month. (I didn't do this and really wish I had!) Sometimes even if the scale isn't moving, you are still getting smaller and more toned. Can you fit into smaller pants? Can you exercise more without being winded? Did your doctor say you could chuck that blood pressure medication? All of these are GREAT ways to measure your progress that aren't scale-related.
ARTICLES OF NOTE
We can sometimes become confused about the "liquids" Good Health Guideline and the role of water in weight-loss. We will discuss all liquids this week, including making the plan more liveable by including caffeinated and alcoholic beverages.
Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
Be praised, My Lord, through Sister Water; she is very useful, and humble, and precious, and pure.
-Francis of Assisi
Speedy Moo Shu Chicken
Makes 4 servings
POINTS value per serving: 5
◊3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into strips
◊1 (4-ounce) package sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
1/8 teaspoon salt
◊3 cups coleslaw mix
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
4 (7-inch) fat-free flour tortillas
1. To make the filling, spray a medium nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and cooked through, 5–6 minutes; transfer to a plate.
2. Spray the skillet with more nonstick spray. Add the mushrooms and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are softened, 2–3 minutes. Add the coleslaw mix and cook, stirring occasionally, until the coleslaw is wilted, 2–3 minutes. Add the chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until heated through, about 1 minute. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the hoisin sauce.
3. While the vegetables are cooking, warm the tortillas according to package directions. Spoon 1/2 cup of the filling onto each tortilla, roll up, and serve at once.
Recipe from Weight Watchers cookbook Shortcuts© 2008. All rights reserved
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