Summertime Food For Fewer POINTS Values

Hello, Weight Watchers! Did last week's meeting give you a few ideas for planning out your food and activity week? What foods do you need around to help you stay on the program? When we have the right tools and structure in place, all we have to do is follow the healthy trail to success!

SWEET SUMMER SALE - FINAL WEEK!
It's back by popular demand! From now until July 4, all smoothie drink mixes and mini bars are on sale for only $5 a box! This is 33% off the regular price! This is a great time to stock up or get together with a friend to mix 'n match your on "variety pack"!

MAKE SURE YOU HIT A MEETING THIS WEEK FOR A FREE PRODUCT SAMPLE!
At-Work members will receive a sample of our savory, crunchy Cheddar Twists. Each pouch is only two POINTS values! Traditional meetings members will receive a sample of our new Apple 'n Cinnamon Just 2 POINTS bar. Full of fiber and protein, this is an easy breakfast or a tasty snack! (At-Work members, your Apple 'n Cinnamon bar samples are on order and on their way to your meeting room!)


ARTICLES OF NOTE
Summer can be a challenging time because of the relaxed mindset that comes with it. Grilling is a helpful tool because it's healthy, fast, and popular. Come this week to Sizzle It and Hit the Spot with great summer food ideas!

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

Cyndi

Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it.
--Russell Baker

Mexican Grilled Corn
Makes 4 servings (1 ear of corn)
POINTS® value per serving: 3

◊4 ears of corn, husks and silk removed
3 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 ounce aged (firm) goat cheese, grated
◊1 lime, cut into wedges

1. Spray the grill rack with nonstick spray. Preheat the grill to medium-high or prepare a medium-high fire using the direct method.

2. Place the corn on the grill rack and grill, turning occasionally, until browned in spots and tender, 10–12 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, combine the mayonnaise, paprika, and salt in a cup.

4. With tongs, transfer the corn to a cutting board. Lightly spread the mayonnaise mixture all over the corn, then sprinkle with the cheese, pressing lightly so it adheres. Spray the corn with nonstick spray and return it to the grill rack. Grill, turning once, until the corn is heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve with the lime wedges.

Recipe adapted from Weight Watchers® Cookbook Sizzle It ©2008 Weight Watchers international, Inc. All Rights reserved.

Plan for Success

Hello, Weight Watchers! What did you do this week to add some pizazz to your breakfast? Mom was right - it is the most important meal of the day!

SWEET SUMMER SALE
It's back by popular demand! From now until July 4, all smoothie drink mixes and mini bars are on sale for only $5 a box! This is 33% off the regular price! This is a great time to stock up or get together with a friend to mix 'n match your on "variety pack"!

HALF PRICE MONTHLY PASS
Traditional Meetings members who purchase a Monthly Pass before July 11 will get the first month for only $19.95. This means your first four weeks of Weight Watchers will only cost an average of $4.99 per week! (Your Monthly Pass will automatically renew via the website on a credit, debit, or gift card at $39.95 monthly until you cancel.) Purchasing your Monthly Pass voucher at your meeting gives you an additional free week, resulting in a weekly average of an unbelievable $3.99 per week!

WALK-IT CHALLENGE 5K
The Unite 2 Fight Race Against Prostate Cancer will be held Saturday, July 11 at 8am! Click here to register! Please let me know by June 27 if you plan to participate - Weight Watchers is providing free t-shirt transfers to members, and I need an exact count. Any Weight Watchers member who participates in any 5k race this summer will also qualify for a special 5k charm, coming soon!

ARTICLES OF NOTE
We can feel so overwhelmed by our busy schedules that success can seem out of reach. This week, we'll brainstorm practical solutions to make the best use of our most precious resource, time. We DO have the ability to plan for success and manage any challenge that comes our way!

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

Cyndi

A good plan is like a road map: it shows the final destination and usually the best way to get there.
--H. Stanley Judd

Italian Turkey Burgers
Makes 4 servings (1 burger each)
POINTS® value per serving: 5

1 spray cooking spray
◊1 pound lean ground turkey
◊1/3 cup onions, chopped
2 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp fennel seed
1/2 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
4 sprays olive oil cooking spray
◊2 small tomatoes, ripe, yellow and/or red, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn or thinly shredded
4 reduced-calorie hamburger rolls

1. Coat a grill or grill pan with cooking spray; preheat to medium-high.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine turkey, onion, garlic, fennel seed, salt and pepper; form into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. Coat burgers and inside of rolls with cooking spray.

3. Grill burgers for 5 minutes; flip burgers and add rolls to grill. Grill open-face rolls until lightly charred, about 1 to 2 minutes; remove to serving plates. Grill burgers until cooked through, about 5 minutes more.

4. To serve, top grilled rolls with tomato slices and burgers; garnish with basil.

Recipe adapted from WeightWatchers.com

Eat Breakfast, Lose Weight

Hello, Weight Watchers! Did you get some new ideas on Moving More last week? With a little ingenuity, we can make Moving More an everyday activity and making earning Activity Points part of every day!

SUPER SUMMER SWEET SALE
It's back by popular demand! From now until July 4, all smoothie drink mixes and mini bars are on sale for only $5 a box! This is 33% off the regular price! This is a great time to stock up or get together with a friend to mix 'n match your on "variety pack"!

HALF PRICE MONTHLY PASS
Traditional Meetings members who purchase a Monthly Pass before July 11 will get the first month for only $19.95. This means your first four weeks of Weight Watchers will only cost an average of $4.99 per week! (Your Monthly Pass will automatically renew via the website on a credit, debit, or gift card at $39.95 monthly until you cancel.) Purchasing your Monthly Pass voucher at your meeting gives you an additional free week, resulting in a weekly average of an unbelievable $3.99 per week!

A NEW WAY TO CONNECT BETWEEN THE MEETINGS
I have started a Facebook group for members of all of my meetings. This is a great place to share recipes, helpful websites, pictures, and just get another dose of support for the week. Click here to check it out!

MONTHLY PASS / QUARTERLY DRAWING
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 two weeks after the deadline.


COMING SOON!
Back by popular demand, Ginger Snap Mini Cookies! Each box contains three pouches of cookies for just two POINTS values each. At only $2.50, this is a great treat! Quantities will be limited, so stock up!

Cappuccino Twist Melts are making a summer reappearance, as well! Ten of these flavor-packed melts are only one POINTS value, and a great way to beat the munchies! A pack of thirty melts is only $2.50!

Apples, walnuts, and oats are baked with a touch of honey in our newest Just 2 POINTS snack bar, Baked Apple 'n Cinnamon. It's an excellent source of fiber, a good source of protein, and has a POINTS value of just two! Look for a one POINTS value sample in your meeting room the week of June 28!

ARTICLES OF NOTE
I hate to tell you, but Mom was right - breakfast is the most important meal of the day! People who eat breakfast tend to weight less than those who do not, so why not give it a shot and defeat Hungry right away in the morning? Come to this week's meeting for great ideas for quick, healthy, portable breakfasts!

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

Cyndi

Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.
--Adelle Davis

Grilled Fruit Kabobs with Spiced Yogurt Sauce
Makes 4 servings
POINTS® value per serving: 2

6 oz Weight Watchers Vanilla Nonfat Yogurt
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon, or to taste
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg, or to taste
1 spray cooking spray
◊1 cup pineapple, fresh, chunks
◊8 medium strawberries, hulled
4 Weight Watchers Chocolate Cakes

1. To make yogurt sauce, in a small bowl, combine yogurt, cinnamon and nutmeg; mix well, set aside and refrigerate until ready to use.

2. To assemble kabobs, thread pineapple onto 2 metal skewers. Coat a large nonstick skillet or grill pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Cook pineapple on one side for about 45 seconds; holding both ends of each skewer, flip kabobs and cook on other side for about 45 seconds more. Remove skillet or pan from heat and carefully remove pineapple from skewers.

3. To assemble kabobs, cut each Weight Watchers snack cake into 3 equal pieces. Thread a piece of snack cake, a piece of grilled pineapple and a whole strawberry (in that order) onto each of 4 skewers; repeat with remaining ingredients. Place finished kabobs on a serving dish and serve with yogurt sauce on the side. Yields 1 kabob and about 3 tablespoons of dip per serving.

Recipe adapted from WeightWatchers.com

Get Fit for Free (or at least cheap)!

Hello, Weight Watchers! Did you utilize any of our budget-friendly food ideas last week? This is a great time of year to eat healthy on a budget, with all the fresh produce coming into season - yum!

TRADITIONAL MEETINGS FREE REGISTRATION EXTENDED!
If you've been waiting for the right time to come back to your meeting or have been waiting for the right time to purchase the Monthly Pass, the time is NOW! Central Indiana is part of a special promotion - five more weeks of free registration AND two weeks free if you purchase the Monthly Pass now! Ask your meeting room staff for details of this exciting offer! Hurry! This offer only lasts until July 11!

CONNECT WITH FELLOW MEMBERS THROUGH FACEBOOK
I've started a Facebook group for my meetings members to connect, offer support, and share all through the week. Just sign into your Facebook account and search for the group My WW Leader Loves Me!

ARTICLES OF NOTE
Continuing last week's theme of a healthy lifestyle as a wise investment, this week we will explore fitness on a budget. Bring in your favorite low-cost workout tools or ideas!

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

Cyndi

The sovereign invigorator of the body is exercise, and of all the exercises walking is the best.
--Thomas Jefferson

Chunky Guacamole (Works with the Simply Filling Technique)
Makes 6 servings (2 tablespoons)
POINTS® value per serving: 1

◊2 Hass avocados, halved, pitted, and peeled
◊1 small tomato, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 drops hot pepper sauce

1. Coarsely mash the avocados in a medium bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until combined.

2. Serve at once or press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent the guacamole from browning. Refrigerate up to 3 hours.

Recipe adapted from Weight Watchers® Cookbook All Time Favorites ©2008 Weight Watchers international, Inc. All Rights reserved.