No More Dieting

Hello, Weight Watchers! Did you find any fun ways to More More this week? I had a great time playing beach ball with everyone and hope you did, too! :-)

BRING-A-COWORKER/eTOOLS DISCOVERY GAME
If you completed an entry for the Bring A Co-Worker or eTools Discovery Game promotions and have not yet received your reward, please let me know by e-mail ASAP so I can alert my manager! Thanks!

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, Sept 30 and Dec 30. The three winners will be drawn 2 weeks after the deadline.

JULY FRUITS AND VEGGIES CHALLENGE
This week: Get your five servings of fruits and/or veggies each day! One serving equals one-half cup of anything except leafy veggies, which are one cup.

Bring your completed F/V Challenge form to your meeting the week of August 2 to be entered in a drawing for a goodie bag!

DUKE ENERGY AT-WORK MEMBERS
This is the final week of the current series and your Open House meeting. Anyone interested in Weight Watchers should plan to attend. There is no obligation to join, but all membership fees ($155.35, payable by cash, check, credit card, or Weight Watchers prepay coupons) will be collected this week for the next series. Please contact me with any questions or Marian Felix if you are unable to attend. THANK YOU for your participation! Weight Watchers members at Duke Energy have taken off a total of 632 pounds!

ARTICLES OF NOTE
You made a great choice to lose weight with Weight Watchers! The truth is that diets don't work because they're restrictive and can become tedious and boring. The new Momentum plan gives you the flexibility that you need to make weight loss sustainable over the long term. Bring your best real-life tips and tricks this week to celebrate your new lifestyle!

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

Cyndi

People underestimate their capacity for change. There is never a right time to do a difficult thing.
--John Porter

Spinach-Feta Scramble
Makes 1 serving
POINTS® value per serving: 5

◊1 large egg
◊3 large egg whites
◊1 cup lightly packed baby spinach
2 Tbsp crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tsp canola or olive oil

1. Beat the egg and the egg whites in a medium bowl until frothy. Stir in the spinach, feta, and pepper.

2. Heat the oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture and cook, stirring, until the eggs are set and the cheese is slightly melted, about 3 minutes.

Recipe adapted from Weight Watchers Momentum Cookbook © 2008 Weight Watchers International Inc. All rights reserved.
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Move More - Whatever the Weather

Hello, Weight Watchers! Were you able to incorporate any of last week's tips into your week? We can make it through a trip or vacation with less "junk in the trunk" with Weight Watchers!

♫♫♫♫OUR STATE FAIR IS A GREAT STATE FAIR...♫♫♫♫
State Fair Foods/Approximate Calories, Fat Grams, and WW POINTS Values

Jumbo Corn Dog—460 Cal., 19g. Fat, 11Pts.

Caramel Apple, Med—270 Cal., 4g. Fat, 6Pts.

Medium Soft Pretzel—190 Cal., 2g. Fat, 4Pts.

Curly Fries—620 Cal., 30g. fat, 15Pts.

Nachos w/cheese—861 Cal., 59g. Fat, 22 Pts.

Fried Twinkie—420 Cal, 34g. Fat, 11 Pts.

Funnel Cake—760 Cal, 44g. Fat, 19 Pts.

Cinnamon Roll—730 Cal, 24g. Fat, 18 Pts.

Fried Oreo—98 Cal, 5.7g. Fat, 2Pts.

Soft Pretzel—340 Cal, 2g. Fat, 7 Pts.

Cotton Candy—171 Cal, 0g. Fat, 3Pts.

Twinkie Dog Sundae—500 Cal, 14g. Fat, 11 Pts.

Fried Cheesecake—6oz.—655 Cal, 47g. Fat, 17Pts.

Foot Long Hot Dog and Bun—470 Cal, 26g. Fat, 12Pts.

Giant Turkey Leg—1,136 Cal, 54g. Fat, 27Pts.

Bloomin Onion—2,210 Cal, 134g. Fat, 55Pts.

Cheese Fries—4,000 Cal., 80+ g. Fat, 87Pts. +

Large Caramel Apple(No Nuts)—9

Chili Dog(regular size)—10

Regular Corn Dog—6

Corn on the Cob w/Butter—3

Dippin’ Dots—(1/2 cup)—2

Egg Roll—5

Fried Ice Cream—11

Fried Rice—6-8

Fudge (small piece)-3

Fried Veggies (Okra, Squash, etc.)(1 cup)-8-10

Grilled Chicken—6

Gyro—12-15

Pickle on a stick—0

Sno-Cone—Not Jumbo one—2

Tenderloin Sandwich (pork or beef)—10-12

Wonder Bar—10


These POINTS Values should be used as references only and are not officially from Weight Watchers. Nutrition information from the product packaging or manufacturer website are always your most accurate source of nutrition information.


ARTICLES OF NOTE

Usually, it's the summer heat that can make activity a challenge, but this year it's rain and cold! No matter what the weather, moving more can be fun, invigorating, and a great way to kick your weight-loss into high gear! Come to your meeting this week to discuss some great ways to stay active this summer!

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

Cyndi

Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movements and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it.

--Plato

Asian Chicken and Mandarin Orange Salad
Makes 4 servings (3 cups each)
POINTS value per serving: 4

◊1 (12 oz) cooked rotisserie chicken breast, skin and bones removed and meat sliced
50 sprays (about 1 ½ tsp) Asian Sesame-Ginger vinaigrette dressing
◊1 (5 oz bag) spring salad mix
◊1 (15 oz) jar refrigerated fresh, peeled and sectioned mandarin oranges, drained
◊1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced

1. Spray the chicken 10 times with the dressing. Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 2 minutes.

2. Transfer the chicken to a large bowl and add the salad mix, oranges, and cucumber. Spray the salad 40 more times with the dressing, tossing with tongs until lightly coated. Serve at once.

Recipe adapted from Weight Watchers Cookbook Shortcuts © 2008 Weight Watchers International Inc. All rights reserved.
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The Weight-Loss Benefits of Being on Vacation

Hello, Weight Watchers! How are you doing with the July Fruits and Veggies Challenge? Not only does eating a variety of fruits and vegetables keep your diet interesting, but you're getting the benefit of a wide variety of flavors and nutrients! Keep up the good work!

DON'T QUIT

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must, but don't you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don't give up though the pace seems slow--
You may succeed with another blow.

Often the goal is nearer than,
It seems to a faint and faltering man,
Often the struggler has given up,
When he might have captured the victor's cup,
And he learned too late when the night slipped down,
How close he was to the golden crown.

Success is failure turned inside out--
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far,
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit--
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.

- Author unknown

JULY FRUITS AND VEGGIES CHALLENGE
Make sure to pick up your July Fruits and Veggies Challenge worksheet if you did not receive one last week. There will be a drawing of all completed worksheets in your meeting the week of July 26 for a bag filled with WW goodies!

MOMENTUM WALK IT! CHALLENGE
Congratulations to all who participated in the Unite 2 Fight Against Prostate Cancer 5k this weekend! All of you (and anyone else who completes a 5k this summer) are eligible for a special award in your next meeting!

ARTICLES OF NOTE
With vacation season in full swing, losing weight might seem like an impossible task. This week, we're going to discuss activity opportunities and ways to stay on track, even during R&R. You can even attend a Weight Watchers meeting while you're away!

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

Cyndi

No man needs a vacation so much as the person who has just had one.
--Elbert Hubbard

Watermelon Frosties
Makes 2 servings (1 ½ cups)
POINTS value per serving: 2

◊2 cups seedless watermelon cubes
1 cup ice cubes
½ cup light cran-raspberry juice
3 Tbsp seedless raspberry all-fruit spread
2 tsp lime juice

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender. Puree. Pour the mixture into 2 glasses and serve immediately.

Recipe adapted from Weight Watchers Cookbook Shortcuts © 2008 Weight Watchers International Inc. All rights reserved.
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Four Weeks to Five Servings: The July Fruits-And-Veggies Challenge

Hello, Weight Watchers! You've made it through a challenging weekend alive and in one piece (I hope!). Even if you didn't attend a cookout over the weekend, keep the BBQ Cheat Sheet handy for upcoming summer festivities! With the challenges of vacations, cookouts, and reunions, summer is the time to hit a meeting every week to strengthen your resolve!

UNITE 2 FIGHT RACE AGAINST PROSTATE CANCER
It's here! The official Indianapolis-area Momentum Walk It Challenge 5K run/walk is this Saturday, July 11 at 8am. Online registration is open until midnight on Wednesday July 8. Race-day registration is also available, starting at 6:30am at the Indiana War Memorial (431 North Meridian Street). I hope to see you there! All Weight Watchers members who walk or run a 5K this summer will receive a special 5K Finisher charm in your meeting!

ARTICLES OF NOTE
In this great season of fresh, tasty fruits and vegetables, we are going to brainstorm ideas to make them more appealing and convenient. Each member will receive a game card for the July Fruits-And-Veggies Challenge. Complete all four weeks for a chance at a prize! Game cards will be collected the week of July 26.

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

Cyndi

Kid: (after two kids see Peter use his ‘spider’ reflexes) How'd you do that?
Spider Man: Uh... Work out... Plenty of rest... You know, eat your green vegetables...
Kid: That's what my mom is always saying, I just actually never believed her.

--Spiderman 2

Chunky Pico de Gallo (Works with the Simply Filling Technique)
Makes 12 servings (2 Tbsp each)
POINTS value per serving: 0

1 garlic clove, chopped
¼ tsp salt
◊1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
◊1 small red onion, finely chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
◊2 fresh or pickled jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 tsp lime juice

1. With the side of a large knife, mash the garlic with the salt until it forms a paste. Stir together the remaining ingredients with the garlic paste in a small serving bowl.

Recipe adapted from Weight Watchers Cookbook Sizzle It © 2008 Weight Watchers International Inc. All rights reserved.
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