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Hello, Weight Watchers! Did this week's meeting help you find that lost motivation? Sometimes having a clear goal can help us stick to the program, and I KNOW you'll reach it!

MEMBER KIT PROMOTION
The Deluxe and Basic members kits are one of the most popular tools to support your success with Weight Watchers. Until June 6, anyone who purchases a member kit will receive a free box of any flavor of Just 2 POINTS bars - take advantage of this special promotion before it's gone!

MOMENTUM WALK-IT CHALLENGE
Don't miss the opportunity to download your free walking and running training programs from www.teamweightwatchers.com. They will be available until June 6. Members who have signed up for a 5k race must enter their confirmation number at the website by June 6 to receive three free issues of Weight Watchers magazine - get yours today!

FREE REGISTRATION AND NO MISSED WEEK FEES ENDS JUNE 6!

NEW PAYMENT OPTION COMING SOON!
If you are a Traditional meetings member, there will be a new prepayment option hitting meeting rooms starting June 28. The 17-Week Pass will eliminate the need to give your Service Provider a coupon each week - simply sign in with your current pass! The 17-Week Pass will be replacing the 10-Week Prepay Coupons and will be an even better deal! You will be able to purchase 17 weeks for $194, which averages $11.41 weekly, as opposed to $11.90 with the 10-Week Prepay Coupons.

The Monthly Pass is still the best deal offered, but the 17-Week Pass is a good option for those who do not have access to the Internet or do not wish to have an automatic renewal plan. 10-Week Prepay Coupons (and all previous prepay coupons) will always be honored, but will not be sold after June 27.

ARTICLES OF NOTE
We are living in tough economic times. People are looking at how they spend every penny these days. This week we will explore how money spent on healthy food is an investment in a healthier, longer life. We CAN take action to lower our food bills while staying on track and developing healthier habits!

Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!

Cyndi

Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that.
--Norman Vincent Peale

Coconut-Ginger Frozen Yogurt Sandwiches
Makes 4 servings (1 sandwich)
POINTS value per serving: 3

2 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut, finely chopped
2 tablespoons pecans, finely chopped
1/2 cup vanilla fat-free frozen yogurt
8 gingersnap cookies

1. Combine the coconut and pecans on a sheet of wax paper.

2. Place a small baking sheet in the freezer. Place 2 tablespoons of the frozen yogurt on 1 cookie. Top with another cookie, gently pressing down. Working quickly, roll the cookie edges in the coconut mixture to coat, then transfer to the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining frozen yogurt, cookies, and coconut mixture to make 4 sandwich cookies. Wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.

Recipe adapted from Weight Watchers Cookbook Mix it Match it©2007 Weight Watchers International, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Motivating Strategy

Hello, Weight Watchers! How do you feel after the Memorial Day weekend? The coming week is a great time to set a summer goal and re-commit to the program!

MEMBER KIT PROMOTION
The Deluxe and Basic members kits are one of the most popular tools to support your success with Weight Watchers. Until June 6, anyone who purchases a member kit will receive a free box of any flavor of Just 2 POINTS bars - take advantage of this special promotion before it's gone!

MOMENTUM WALK-IT CHALLENGE
Don't miss the opportunity to download your free walking and running training programs from www.teamweightwatchers.com. They will be available until June 6. Members who have signed up for a 5k race must enter their confirmation number at the website by June 6 to receive three free issues of Weight Watchers magazine - get yours today!

ARTICLES OF NOTE
When we begin losing weight, motivation and commitment are usually strong because we have a strong sense of how we no longer want to be. As time goes on, many lose their way. This week, we're going to discuss how to transition from "I don't want to be" goals to "I want to be" goals to keep your motivation going strong!

Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!

Cyndi

Motivation is like food for the brain. You cannot get enough in one sitting. It needs continual and regular top up's.

--Peter Davies

Caramel Apple Salad

4 Granny Smith apples, diced
1 small box sugar-free butterscotch pudding
15 oz can crushed pineapple
8 0z tub fat-free whipped topping

Combine all ingredients and chill. One cup is approximately one point.
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Managing Memorial Day Food & Fun

Hello, Weight Watchers! Did last week's callers help you learn how to "start your engines" and fire up your metabolism? Everyone's body is different, but it's so great to learn that there really are some things you can do to keep your fire burning!

DID YOU KNOW?
  • Lifetime Weight Watchers members who are no more than two pounds above their weight goal and weigh-in at the first meeting they attend of each calendar month can attend Weight Watchers for free!
  • Once you earn Lifetime membership, you are always a Lifetime member, no matter where you weight is or how long you've been away from Weight Watchers. You are always welcome!
  • You may set your weight goal any time you're ready. Your goal must be within the Healthy Weight Range for your height listed in the Pocket Guide, or your doctor may write a note to set a weight goal outside of your range for you.
YOU CAN MAKE IT TO LIFETIME!!!!! We'll do it together! :D

Rolls-Royce At Work members - We will not be meeting next Monday, due to the Memorial Day holiday. However, you are within your paid weeks and may attend a meeting in the community at no additional charge simply by showing them your Pocket Guide and signing in as an At Work member. Have a great holiday!

ENSURE YOU HAVE THE TOOLS YOU NEED FOR SUCCESS!
You can use this form to order the Weight Watchers meeting room products that you would like before your meeting. I will have the order bagged and ready for you at your meeting, just for you! (I will, of course, continue to provide our full line of products for purchase at every meeting. Pre-ordering just ensures that I have enough of exactly what you need.)

ARTICLES OF NOTE
Memorial Day and other social holidays will always be an important part of our lives. This week we will play some "Family Feuood" to discover the top 100 survey answers to handle the upcoming holiday. Let's play the Feuood!

Have a great week! I'll see you at your meeting!

Cyndi

Life takes on meaning when you become motivated, set goals and charge after them in an unstoppable manner.
--Les Brown

Macaroni Salad
Makes 12 servings (1/2 cup)
POINTS value per serving: 2

4 1/2 cups cooked macaroni, kept warm
3/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
◊1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
3 tbsp sweet pickle relish
◊1 medium sweet red pepper, diced
◊1 medium green pepper, diced
◊1 medium carrot, diced
◊1/4 cup red onion, minced
1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste

1. While macaroni is still warm, place in a large bowl. Add mayonnaise, sour cream and relish; toss to coat. Add peppers, carrot and onion; toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

2. Serve warm or chilled.

Recipe adapted from WeightWatchers.com
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Metaboilsm: What You Can Do About Yours

Hello, Weight Watchers! Did you note and celebrate your accomplishments this week with Positive Self-Talk? It's never too late to start! It's a fresh new time of year and a great time to adopt a fresh new mindset about your weight-loss efforts! :D

MOMENTUM WALK-IT CHALLENGE
Have you gone to www.teamweightwatchers.com and accessed the free walking or jogging training programs? We're learning more about the program all the time, and as I understand it right now, you must enter the confirmation number for the 5k you are participating in by June 6 to receive the free six-month subscription to WW magazine, regardless of when the 5k will be held. The official Team Weight Watchers 5k is the Unite 2 Fight Race Against Prostate Cancer on July 11 at 8am. You can register for the race through the Team Weight Watchers site.

DID YOU KNOW?
  • You may qualify to use your Flexible Spending Account to pay your Weight Watchers meeting fees with tax-free dollars! See my website and click on "FSA Info Sheet" for details!
  • Weight Watchers members who use eTools lose 50% more weight, on average, than those who do not. eTools includes a free subscription to WW Mobile, which brings eTools right to your Blackberry or iPhone!
  • Weight Watchers At Work members may attend any traditional meeting by showing the sticker in your Pocket Guide with current paid-through dates. Members who attend weekly meetings lose three times more weight than those who go it alone - you CAN be "Results Not Typical"!
ARTICLES OF NOTE
We all want to know how our metabolism works, how we can speed it up, and how aging affects it. Very, very few are truly doomed to a "slow metabolism," and everyone has some control over how theirs works. Come this week to find out how!

Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!

Cyndi

The higher your energy level, the more efficient your body. The more efficient your body, the better you feel and the more you will use your talent to produce outstanding results.
--Anthony Robbins

Avocado, Spinach, and Feta Wraps
Makes 2 servings (1/2 wrap)
POINTS value per serving: 5

◊1/2 avocado, halved, pitted, and peeled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (10-inch) spinach tortilla or wrap
◊1 cup lightly packed baby spinach
◊1 small zucchini, shredded
◊1/4 cup crumbled fat-free feta cheese
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp olive oil

1. Mash together the avocado, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Spread the mixture evenly on the tortilla. Top with the spinach, zucchini, and feta; drizzle with the vinegar and oil.

2. Roll up the tortilla to enclose the filling. Cut the wrap in half.

Recipe adapted from Weight Watchers Momentum™ Cookbook ©2008 Weight Watchers International, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Focusing on the Positive

Hello, Weight Watchers! Did last week's meeting help you bust some carb myths? All carbs are not created equal, and the Filling Foods list can help us make smarter choices among them.

MOMENTUM WALK-IT CHALLENGE
Have you gone to www.teamweightwatchers.com and accessed the free walking or jogging training programs? We're learning more about the program all the time, and as I understand it right now, you must enter the confirmation number for the 5k you are participating in by June 6 to receive the free six-month subscription to WW magazine, regardless of when the 5k will be held. The official Team Weight Watchers 5k is the Unite 2 Fight Race Against Prostate Cancer on July 11 at 8am. You can register for the race through the Team Weight Watchers site.

ROLLS-ROYCE AT-WORK MEMBERS
We made it to 20 members for the 17-week series - yeah! Week One of the new series will be May 4 at 11am. You will receive your voucher for the free eTools at this meeting. If you're still interested, it's not too late to join - any member who joins in Week One or Two of the new series may participate in the payroll deduction and free eTools.

DUKE ENERGY AT-WORK MEMBERS
We will be starting our new series on our new day and time, Wednesday at 11:30am. I can't wait to see you there!

COVANCE AT-WORK MEMBERS
The response to our Week One meeting was outstanding! We have enough members for me to offer an UPGRADE to a 17-week series! For an additional $42, the per-week average drops from $12 to $10.94 and members who join in the first two weeks receive a voucher for 19 weeks of free eTools (a $57 value!)! In addition, the 17-week series means only three renewals each year instead of four, so less interruptions to your AW series. Please bring your payment to this Friday's meeting or leave it with Maxene Grounds. THANK YOU!!!

CHOCOLATE CHIP BROWNIE BAR
Come to this week's meeting for a free sample of the newest additon to the Just 2 POINTS bar collection, Chocolate Chip Brownie. The first ingredient of this yummy bar is real chocolate chips! It's a great two-point snack!

ARTICLES OF NOTE
Members who believe they can lose weight will lose weight because our actions are a direct result of our thoughts. However, we are not always aware of our negative thinking. This week, we will learn to acknowledge our negative thoughts and translate them into self-supportive ones.

Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!

Cyndi

When you are in the valley, keep your goal firmly in view and you will get the renewed energy to continue the climb.

--Dennis Waitley

Grilled Drumsticks with Molasses Barbecue Sauce
Makes 4 servings (2 drumsticks)
POINTS value per serving: 4

6 Tbsp bottled chili sauce
3 Tbsp apple-cider vinegar
2 Tbsp molasses
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp minced chipotle en adobo
2 garlic cloves, minced
◊8 (3-ounce) skinless chicken drumsticks
1/4 tsp salt

1. To make the sauce, combine the chili sauce, vinegar, molasses, chili powder, chipotle en adobo, and garlic in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring, about 3 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, spray the grill rack with nonstick spray; prepare the grill. Sprinkle the chicken with the salt, place on the grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, about 8 minutes. Brush with the barbecue sauce. Cook, turning frequently, until the chicken is deeply glazed and cooked through, 5–6 minutes longer.

Recipe adapted from Weight Watchers cookbook Mix it Match it©2007 Weight Watchers International, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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