October Motivational Calendar
I hope this note finds everyone well. I adore my new job, but I miss you all! Hope to see some of you at the Y!
Cyndi
An Insider's Guie to Dining Out
Hello, Weight Watchers! Sorry for the long hiatus on the blog. Life, stuff, you know.
How was your week?
The weather is finally cooperating with outdoor activities and summer is almost here! This is a great time of year to lose weight!
Walk-It Challenge
The official walk of the 2010 Weight Watchers Walk-It Challenge is Outrun the Sun Saturday, June 5 at Benjamin Harrison State Park. Click here to register. Choose "Join an Existing Team" and choose Weight Watchers Strength in Numbers. More info and a link to purchase a Weight Watchers Walk-It Challenge t-shirt (customize the back with a team name or your pounds lost!) can be found at WeightWatchers.com.
IT REALLY WORKS! TIP
The number one thing I'm hearing this week is JOURNAL! It's way too easy to forget that snack, latte, drink, or extra portion and not account for the points if you don't write it down. It really works!
If you bite it, write it
If you snack it, track it
If you nibble it, scribble it.
If you drink it, ink it
If you steal it, reveal it.
If you sneak it, leak it.
If you grab it, blab it.
If you indulge it, divulge it.
If you lick it, bic it.
If you hog it, log it.
Grab your pencil before your utensil!
Only journal on the days you want to lose weight!
Have a great week, everyone!
Cyndi
How was your week?
The weather is finally cooperating with outdoor activities and summer is almost here! This is a great time of year to lose weight!
Walk-It Challenge
The official walk of the 2010 Weight Watchers Walk-It Challenge is Outrun the Sun Saturday, June 5 at Benjamin Harrison State Park. Click here to register. Choose "Join an Existing Team" and choose Weight Watchers Strength in Numbers. More info and a link to purchase a Weight Watchers Walk-It Challenge t-shirt (customize the back with a team name or your pounds lost!) can be found at WeightWatchers.com.
IT REALLY WORKS! TIP
The number one thing I'm hearing this week is JOURNAL! It's way too easy to forget that snack, latte, drink, or extra portion and not account for the points if you don't write it down. It really works!
If you bite it, write it
If you snack it, track it
If you nibble it, scribble it.
If you drink it, ink it
If you steal it, reveal it.
If you sneak it, leak it.
If you grab it, blab it.
If you indulge it, divulge it.
If you lick it, bic it.
If you hog it, log it.
Grab your pencil before your utensil!
Only journal on the days you want to lose weight!
♫ ♪♫♪ ARTICLES OF NOTE ♫ ♪♫♪
- 14 Dining Out Tips
- Dining Out Discreetly
- May 2010 Motivational Calendar
- Cocktail Cheat Sheet
- Still Wining and Dining
Have a great week, everyone!
Cyndi
Buddy Up
Hello, Weight Watchers! Did last week's meeting help you Learn from Experience and turn what was a "slip" before into a "weight-loss lesson"? Slips are normal and expected it's how we react that affects our weight-loss efforts.
BEWARE THE CHOCOLATE BUNNY!
Beware of the Chocolate Bunny
He'll soon be hopping your way.
He'll bring a bunch of chocolate goodies
And leave them on Easter day.
Just a little nibble
What could be the harm?
All those tempting sugary treats
Have such a seductive charm.
I'll nip off just a bunny ear
What’s the harm in that?
It's not like I ate the whole darn thing
So....a little won't make me fat.
Those ears were mighty tasty
But look at that cute little tail.
Just another nibble
It won't show up on the scale.
The bunny looks so sad now
Just chocolate body and toes.
If I gobble up the rest of him
I'm safe.....nobody knows.
Easter week is behind me now,
Ate a little beyond my plan.
The ghosts of Easter baskets haunt
As at the scale I stand.
If I gained a little weight this week
It won't be one bit funny.
I should have heeded that sage advice,
BEWARE OF THE CHOCOLATE BUNNY!
Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
Every great man is always being helped by everybody; for his gift is to get good out of all things and all persons.
--John Ruskin
BEWARE THE CHOCOLATE BUNNY!
Beware of the Chocolate Bunny
He'll soon be hopping your way.
He'll bring a bunch of chocolate goodies
And leave them on Easter day.
Just a little nibble
What could be the harm?
All those tempting sugary treats
Have such a seductive charm.
I'll nip off just a bunny ear
What’s the harm in that?
It's not like I ate the whole darn thing
So....a little won't make me fat.
Those ears were mighty tasty
But look at that cute little tail.
Just another nibble
It won't show up on the scale.
The bunny looks so sad now
Just chocolate body and toes.
If I gobble up the rest of him
I'm safe.....nobody knows.
Easter week is behind me now,
Ate a little beyond my plan.
The ghosts of Easter baskets haunt
As at the scale I stand.
If I gained a little weight this week
It won't be one bit funny.
I should have heeded that sage advice,
BEWARE OF THE CHOCOLATE BUNNY!
♫ ♪♫♪ ARTICLES OF NOTE ♫ ♪♫♪
- The Buddy System: A Tale of Weight-Loss Success
- Eight Tips for Choosing a Fitness Buddy
- Working Together Helped Kenda Change for the Better
- April WW Motivational Calendar
Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
Every great man is always being helped by everybody; for his gift is to get good out of all things and all persons.
--John Ruskin
Going from Oops to Wow!
Hello, Weight Watchers! Did last week's meeting show you some new pros of portion control? We tend to become VERY aware of portion sizes in the first few weeks of the program, but they frequently creep up with time. Careful weighing and measuring leads to accurate tracking, which leads to GOAL!
COVANCE CENTRAL LABS INFO MEETING - NEW DAY AND TIME!
If you have not yet paid for the new series, please come to Brussels A this Thursday at 11:30 to join the fun! ALL series that renew in March receive a free eight-week subscription to eTools, the online companion to Weight Watchers. If we have 20 or more paid members, we can bump up to the Savings for Success 17-week series, which reduces the weekly average cost to $10.94 and includes 19 free weeks of eTools!
MARCH MADNESS SNACK SALE
From March 8-28, you can try our most popular snacks for only $5! Our Mini bars, Smoothies, and Oatmeal are part of this great sale. The mini bars freeze well, so it's a great time to stock up! You can also try our newest flavors: Chocolate Pretzel Blast mini bar, Pomegranate Blueberry smoothie, and Vanilla Almond oatmeal.
Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.
--George Bernard Shaw
COVANCE CENTRAL LABS INFO MEETING - NEW DAY AND TIME!
If you have not yet paid for the new series, please come to Brussels A this Thursday at 11:30 to join the fun! ALL series that renew in March receive a free eight-week subscription to eTools, the online companion to Weight Watchers. If we have 20 or more paid members, we can bump up to the Savings for Success 17-week series, which reduces the weekly average cost to $10.94 and includes 19 free weeks of eTools!
MARCH MADNESS SNACK SALE
From March 8-28, you can try our most popular snacks for only $5! Our Mini bars, Smoothies, and Oatmeal are part of this great sale. The mini bars freeze well, so it's a great time to stock up! You can also try our newest flavors: Chocolate Pretzel Blast mini bar, Pomegranate Blueberry smoothie, and Vanilla Almond oatmeal.
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When trying to change behavior, it's important for us to recognize past mistakes so we can avoid repeating them. In this meeting, we will learn to be successful by learning from the past. Together, we can reflect our way to success!Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.
--George Bernard Shaw
Celebrating the Momentum 2010 Challenge
Hello, Weight Watchers! Did you try anything new to spice up your plan this week? Keeping it interesting is a great way to keep your weight loss going or shake a plateau!
MARCH MADNESS SNACK SALE
From March 8-28, you can try our most popular snacks for only $5! Our Mini bars, Smoothies, and Oatmeal are part of this great sale. The mini bars freeze well, so it's a great time to stock up! You can also try our newest flavors: Chocolate Pretzel Blast mini bar, Pomegranate Blueberry smoothie, and Vanilla Almond oatmeal.
The Chocolate Pretzel Blast mini bar samples are available as they arrive in meeting rooms. I have mine, so make sure to hit a meeting to get yours this week! It's AWESOME and part of the sale!
COVANCE AT WORK RENEWAL
Covance members - I have collected six payments for the new series. We need a minimum of 15 to start the new series. All series that renew during March will receive EIGHT WEEKS OF FREE ETOOLS, so make sure you submit your payment to Maxene Grounds today!
Start Over!!!!
by: ????
When you’ve worked so hard to follow a dieter’s way
And you fought to win a victory each and every day.
But one more time you went astray – start over!
If you’ve started out in pursuit of your goal
And you’ve really tried with your heart and your soul,
But somehow things got out of control – start over!
When you’ve tried your best to do what you should
And you thought this time that you surely would
But once again you didn’t do good – start over!
When you tried so hard to yourself to be true
And do the things that you know you should do
But once again you failed to come through – start over!
When the road to success seems much too long
And each temptation was oh so strong
And once again you gave into wrong – start over!
When you’ve told your friends what you planned to do
And trusted THEM to help you through
But soon discovered it’s all up to you – start over!
When you know you must be physically fit
But your hope seems gone and you’re stuck in a pit
That’s not the time for you to quit – start over!
When the week seems long and the successes few
And at weigh in time you’re feeling blue
Remember TOMORROW is just for you! – start over!
To start again means a victory’s been won
And starting over again means a race well won
And starting over again proves it can be done
So don’t just sit there – start over!
Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
Celebrate what you want to see more of.
--Thomas J. Peters
MARCH MADNESS SNACK SALE
From March 8-28, you can try our most popular snacks for only $5! Our Mini bars, Smoothies, and Oatmeal are part of this great sale. The mini bars freeze well, so it's a great time to stock up! You can also try our newest flavors: Chocolate Pretzel Blast mini bar, Pomegranate Blueberry smoothie, and Vanilla Almond oatmeal.
The Chocolate Pretzel Blast mini bar samples are available as they arrive in meeting rooms. I have mine, so make sure to hit a meeting to get yours this week! It's AWESOME and part of the sale!
COVANCE AT WORK RENEWAL
Covance members - I have collected six payments for the new series. We need a minimum of 15 to start the new series. All series that renew during March will receive EIGHT WEEKS OF FREE ETOOLS, so make sure you submit your payment to Maxene Grounds today!
Start Over!!!!
by: ????
When you’ve worked so hard to follow a dieter’s way
And you fought to win a victory each and every day.
But one more time you went astray – start over!
If you’ve started out in pursuit of your goal
And you’ve really tried with your heart and your soul,
But somehow things got out of control – start over!
When you’ve tried your best to do what you should
And you thought this time that you surely would
But once again you didn’t do good – start over!
When you tried so hard to yourself to be true
And do the things that you know you should do
But once again you failed to come through – start over!
When the road to success seems much too long
And each temptation was oh so strong
And once again you gave into wrong – start over!
When you’ve told your friends what you planned to do
And trusted THEM to help you through
But soon discovered it’s all up to you – start over!
When you know you must be physically fit
But your hope seems gone and you’re stuck in a pit
That’s not the time for you to quit – start over!
When the week seems long and the successes few
And at weigh in time you’re feeling blue
Remember TOMORROW is just for you! – start over!
To start again means a victory’s been won
And starting over again means a race well won
And starting over again proves it can be done
So don’t just sit there – start over!
♫ ♪♫♪ ARTICLES OF NOTE ♫ ♪♫♪
When trying to lose weight and learn new skills, progress is never a straight road. Along the way, most of us experience plateaus, declines in motivation, and unexpected weight gains in addition to many eating and activity successes. And yet we often overlook our successes, focusing instead on the challenges we haven't overcome. Come tot he meeting this week to learn how to use your success to breed success and celebrate your accomplishments!Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
Celebrate what you want to see more of.
--Thomas J. Peters
Thw Weight-Loss Friendly Kitchen
Hello, Weight Watchers! I'm sorry about the absence of the blog last week - life and whatnot, you know.
We discussed Dining Out options last week. Please let me know if you'd like me to explain SetPOINTS individually - there's a lot of confusion out there! I think the other most popular discussion point was eating out without guilt. If you have the POINTS for it, you're still on the plan - feel free to treat yourself sometimes!
COVANCE CENTRAL LABS OPEN HOUSE
Covance Weight Watchers At Work members - it's that time again! Our Open House last week had such a great response that we're going to do it again! Please being a few copies of your favorite healthy recipe and bring a friend to the meeting!
POINTS-FRIENDLY (to the tune of "Popular"
from Wicked)
Fresh fruits, veggies, and meats are often marked down when they get close to their "Sell-By" date. The selection is often best on weekday mornings, before the crowds hit.
Cyndi
A good home must be made, not bought.
--Joyce Maynard
We discussed Dining Out options last week. Please let me know if you'd like me to explain SetPOINTS individually - there's a lot of confusion out there! I think the other most popular discussion point was eating out without guilt. If you have the POINTS for it, you're still on the plan - feel free to treat yourself sometimes!
COVANCE CENTRAL LABS OPEN HOUSE
Covance Weight Watchers At Work members - it's that time again! Our Open House last week had such a great response that we're going to do it again! Please being a few copies of your favorite healthy recipe and bring a friend to the meeting!
POINTS-FRIENDLY (to the tune of "Popular"
from Wicked)
Points Friendly! Your home can be Points Frie-endly!
I'll teach you the proper tricks
To make a low points fix
So everyone will cheer and bounce.
I'll show you what Filling Foods
Do to help your moods
And even a scale to check the ounce.
Points Friendly, Your home can be Points Frie-endly.
When you pick and choose Good
Health Guideline foods,
Stock-up with low-points snacks to go.
Cause you're on your way to the Thinner YOU that YOU KNOW!
Fresh fruits, veggies, and meats are often marked down when they get close to their "Sell-By" date. The selection is often best on weekday mornings, before the crowds hit.
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Home is where the heart is. It's also where the food is! Cupboards and pantries full of hard-to-control foods can be big roadblocks in our paths to weight-loss success! In this meeting, we'll discuss how to set up our homes to smooth that path. Come this week to share your best food finds and gadgets!Cyndi
A good home must be made, not bought.
--Joyce Maynard
Put Yourself First
Hello, Weight Watchers! Did last week's meeting help you refuel your motivational reserves? Coming to your meeting every week, even if you aren't "feeling it" right then can help get you back into your groove and keep you there!
DUKE ENERGY OPEN HOUSE
Duke Energy At-Work Members - This week is your Open House meeting! Come this week to sign up for the new series and bring a friend! The fee for the new 13-week series is $155.35 ($11.95 per week). You can pay by cash, check, or charge. If you have been a WW member in the past and still have some prepayment coupons, bring them in for $11.90 each off your series fee!
WEIGHT WATCHERS FABULOUS FEBRUARY
Every Saturday in February, Weight Watchers Centers are open from 1-4pm for our first-ever special Open House Event! Staff will be on hand to register new members, answer your questions, and introduce you to all the exciting options that Weight Watchers has to offer. There will be drawings for prizes and vendors offering samples and demos, too! Check out the Weight Watchers website to find a location near you!
Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
God has entrusted me with myself.
--Epictetus
DUKE ENERGY OPEN HOUSE
Duke Energy At-Work Members - This week is your Open House meeting! Come this week to sign up for the new series and bring a friend! The fee for the new 13-week series is $155.35 ($11.95 per week). You can pay by cash, check, or charge. If you have been a WW member in the past and still have some prepayment coupons, bring them in for $11.90 each off your series fee!
WEIGHT WATCHERS FABULOUS FEBRUARY
Every Saturday in February, Weight Watchers Centers are open from 1-4pm for our first-ever special Open House Event! Staff will be on hand to register new members, answer your questions, and introduce you to all the exciting options that Weight Watchers has to offer. There will be drawings for prizes and vendors offering samples and demos, too! Check out the Weight Watchers website to find a location near you!
I’ll be tender,
I’ll be sweet,
I must tell you so
I have made my life complete,
by learning to say no.
No I can’t dear
No not now
I’ve a dream to fulfill
For I’ve made some time for me
It’s crucial for my good will
I’ll be tender
I’ll be strong
I need time to recharge
For in caring for myself,
I won’t live life extra large
I’ll be tender,
I’ll be dear,
When I take “me” time
I’ll be happy through the years,
won’t life be sublime.
When at last my dreams come true
My goal weight is achieved
The "me" time habit I’ll pursue
Of that you can believe.
HEALTHY TIP FOR CHEAP OF THE WEEK
Check out these tips from Coupon Mom!
♫ ♪♫♪ ARTICLES OF NOTE ♫ ♪♫♪
In this meeting, we'll discuss the importance of asking for what you need, which is critical for successful weight loss. We'll also go over strategies, including acknowledging that your needs are important and taking the time to identify the type of help that will be aid your weight-loss efforts. Come this week for some YOU time!Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
God has entrusted me with myself.
--Epictetus
Motivation Makeover
Hello, Weight Watchers! Did last week's meeting help you determine the difference between physical hunger and other things that make you feel hungry? The gas bill, tempting billboard, grocery store display, or shouting boss may make you feel like eating, but if hunger isn't the problem, food isn't the solution!
This week is your last chance to enter your completed journal - a drawing for a WW goodie bag will be held in this week's meeting. You must be present to win!
PANIC BUTTON
I don't want to come to the meeting this week. I think I gained!
"People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily."
--Zig Zigler
Ol' Zig might be on to something there. Weight Watchers members who attend weekly meetings lose three times as much weight as those who go it alone. Are Meetings members getting weekly secret weight-loss serum? Is it something in the air?
The real truth is that weekly meeting attenders get a special dose of motivation each week. Meetings attenders tend to stick with the program longer, follow the program more closely, and lose more weight.
If you're feeling low, now is the time to hit a meeting ASAP! WW meetings staff are all Lifetime members who have lost at least five pounds with the program. (And many have lost much more!) We've been there and know how it feels. Chances are that everyone in your meeting has felt that way sometime. Come and let us lift you up!
HEALTHY TIP FOR CHEAP OF THE WEEK
It's a popular myth that fresh produce is much more expensive than junky snacks. The truth is that you can have fresh produce every week, simply pay attention to sales, "manager's specials" (perfectly good food that is nearing its sell-by date and heavily discounted), and what's in season in your part of the country. Potatoes, cabbage, carrots, and greens tend to be especially good buys.
♫ ♪♫♪ ARTICLES OF NOTE ♫ ♪♫♪
Our thoughts are key to our eventual successes. Come to the meeting this week to learn about behavior boosters that can help us tap into the inner strength we need to reach and maintain our weight goals. They're especially helpful when motivation wanes.
Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
Instead of giving myself reasons why I can't, I give myself reasons why I can.
--Author Unknown
The thrill is gone
I forget to track
I fear the pounds
Will soon come back
But every day
I wake with hope
When Hungry begs
I say, “Nope!”
I’ll count my Points
Write what I ate
Success is sure
To motivate
I'll recommit
And feel the thrill
When I'm a healthy me --
I can! I will!
This week is your last chance to enter your completed journal - a drawing for a WW goodie bag will be held in this week's meeting. You must be present to win!
PANIC BUTTON
I don't want to come to the meeting this week. I think I gained!
"People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily."
--Zig Zigler
Ol' Zig might be on to something there. Weight Watchers members who attend weekly meetings lose three times as much weight as those who go it alone. Are Meetings members getting weekly secret weight-loss serum? Is it something in the air?
The real truth is that weekly meeting attenders get a special dose of motivation each week. Meetings attenders tend to stick with the program longer, follow the program more closely, and lose more weight.
If you're feeling low, now is the time to hit a meeting ASAP! WW meetings staff are all Lifetime members who have lost at least five pounds with the program. (And many have lost much more!) We've been there and know how it feels. Chances are that everyone in your meeting has felt that way sometime. Come and let us lift you up!
HEALTHY TIP FOR CHEAP OF THE WEEK
It's a popular myth that fresh produce is much more expensive than junky snacks. The truth is that you can have fresh produce every week, simply pay attention to sales, "manager's specials" (perfectly good food that is nearing its sell-by date and heavily discounted), and what's in season in your part of the country. Potatoes, cabbage, carrots, and greens tend to be especially good buys.
♫ ♪♫♪ ARTICLES OF NOTE ♫ ♪♫♪
Our thoughts are key to our eventual successes. Come to the meeting this week to learn about behavior boosters that can help us tap into the inner strength we need to reach and maintain our weight goals. They're especially helpful when motivation wanes.
Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
Instead of giving myself reasons why I can't, I give myself reasons why I can.
--Author Unknown
Emotional Hunger vs. Physical Hunger
Hello, Weight Watchers! How did you Move More this week? Activity has so many benefits beyond weight loss - lower blood pressure, reduced pressure on joints, elevated mood, lower LDL cholesterol, higher metabolism, just to name a few! I know it can be hard to make the time for activity, but find ways to sneak it in, make YOU a priority, and make it enjoyable!
Dear Diary,
For my 50th birthday, my husband, the dear, purchased a week of personal training at the local health club for me.
Although I am still in great shape since playing on my high school softball team, I decided it would be a good idea to go ahead and give it a try.
I called the club and made my reservations with a personal trainer I'll call Bruce, who identified himself as a 26 year old aerobics instructor and model for athletic clothing and swim wear.
My husband seemed pleased with my enthusiasm to get started. The club encouraged me to keep this diary to chart my progress...
Monday: Started my day at 6:00 a.m. Tough to get out of bed, but found it was well worth the effort when I arrived at the health club and found Bruce waiting for me. He is something of a Greek God! with blonde hair, dancing blue eyes and a dazzling white smile. Woo Hoo!!!
Bruce gave me a tour and showed me the machines. He took my pulse after five minutes on the treadmill. He was alarmed that my pulse was so fast, but I attribute it to standing next to him in his Lycra aerobic outfit. I enjoyed watching the skillful way in which he conducted his aerobics class after my workout today. Very inspiring!
Bruce was encouraging as I did my sit-ups, although my gut was already aching from holding it in the whole time he was around. This is going to be a FANTASTIC week!
Tuesday: I drank a whole pot of coffee, but I finally made it out the door. Bruce made me lie on my back and push a heavy iron bar into the air, then he put weights on it! My legs were a little wobbly on the treadmill, but I made the full mile. Bruce's rewarding smile made it all worthwhile. I feel GREAT!! It's a whole new life for me!!!
Wednesday: The only way I can brush my teeth is by laying on the toothbrush on the counter and moving my mouth back and forth over it. I believe I have a hernia in both pectorals. Driving was OK as long as I didn't try to steer or to stop. I parked on top of a GEO in the club parking lot. Bruce was impatient with me, insisting that my screams bothered the other club members. His voice is a little too perky for early in the morning and when he scolds he gets this nasally whine that is VERY annoying. My chest hurt when I got on the treadmill, so Bruce put me on the stair monster. Why the heck would anyone invent a machine to simulate an activity rendered obsolete by elevators? Bruce told me it would help me get in shape and enjoy life. He said some other useless sh** too!
Thursday: Bruce was waiting for me with his vampire-like teeth exposed as his thin, cruel lips were pulled back in a full snarl. I couldn't help being half an hour late, it took me that long to tie my shoes! Bruce took me to work out with dumbbells. When he was not looking, I ran and hid in the men's room. He sent Lars in to find me, then, as punishment, put me on the rowing machine, which I promptly sank!
Friday: I hate that son-of-a b**** Bruce more than any human being has ever hated any other human being in the history of the world. Stupid, skinny, anemic little cheerleader wanna-be! If there was a part of my body I could move without unbearable pain, I would beat him with it! Bruce wanted me to work on my triceps. I don't have any triceps!!! And if you don't want dents in the floor don't hand me the %&$#&%&# barbells or anything that weighs more than a sandwich! (which I am sure you learned in the sadist school you attended and graduated magna cum laude!)
The treadmill flung me off and I landed on a health and nutrition teacher. Why couldn't it have been someone softer, like the drama coach of the choir director?
Saturday: Bruce left a message on my answering machine in his grating, shrill voice wondering why I did not show up today. Just hearing him made me want to smash the machine with my planner. However, I lacked the strength to even use the TV remote and ended up catching eleven straight hours of the *&$%^$& weather channel!!!
Sunday: I'm having the Church van pick me up for services today so I can go and thank God that this week is over. I will also pray that next year my husband will choose a gift for me that is fun---- like a root canal or hysterectomy.
HEALTHY TIP FOR CHEAP OF THE WEEK
Pre-portioned foods are a godsend, but often a LOT more expensive than their bulk-packaged cousins. Invest the $40 in a food scale that you'll get tons of other use out of and make your own pre-portioned snacks with sandwich baggies.
♫ ♪♫♪ ARTICLES OF NOTE ♫ ♪♫♪
Many people turn to food for reasons other than actual hunger, because they associate the experience of eating with the sensation of comfort. It's easy to see how this can sabotage weight loss and maintenance, and how it can lead to weigh gain. If hunger isn't the question, food is not the answer - find out some better solutions at this week's meeting!
Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting.
Cyndi
Hunger is the best sauce.
--Cervantes
Dear Diary,
For my 50th birthday, my husband, the dear, purchased a week of personal training at the local health club for me.
Although I am still in great shape since playing on my high school softball team, I decided it would be a good idea to go ahead and give it a try.
I called the club and made my reservations with a personal trainer I'll call Bruce, who identified himself as a 26 year old aerobics instructor and model for athletic clothing and swim wear.
My husband seemed pleased with my enthusiasm to get started. The club encouraged me to keep this diary to chart my progress...
Monday: Started my day at 6:00 a.m. Tough to get out of bed, but found it was well worth the effort when I arrived at the health club and found Bruce waiting for me. He is something of a Greek God! with blonde hair, dancing blue eyes and a dazzling white smile. Woo Hoo!!!
Bruce gave me a tour and showed me the machines. He took my pulse after five minutes on the treadmill. He was alarmed that my pulse was so fast, but I attribute it to standing next to him in his Lycra aerobic outfit. I enjoyed watching the skillful way in which he conducted his aerobics class after my workout today. Very inspiring!
Bruce was encouraging as I did my sit-ups, although my gut was already aching from holding it in the whole time he was around. This is going to be a FANTASTIC week!
Tuesday: I drank a whole pot of coffee, but I finally made it out the door. Bruce made me lie on my back and push a heavy iron bar into the air, then he put weights on it! My legs were a little wobbly on the treadmill, but I made the full mile. Bruce's rewarding smile made it all worthwhile. I feel GREAT!! It's a whole new life for me!!!
Wednesday: The only way I can brush my teeth is by laying on the toothbrush on the counter and moving my mouth back and forth over it. I believe I have a hernia in both pectorals. Driving was OK as long as I didn't try to steer or to stop. I parked on top of a GEO in the club parking lot. Bruce was impatient with me, insisting that my screams bothered the other club members. His voice is a little too perky for early in the morning and when he scolds he gets this nasally whine that is VERY annoying. My chest hurt when I got on the treadmill, so Bruce put me on the stair monster. Why the heck would anyone invent a machine to simulate an activity rendered obsolete by elevators? Bruce told me it would help me get in shape and enjoy life. He said some other useless sh** too!
Thursday: Bruce was waiting for me with his vampire-like teeth exposed as his thin, cruel lips were pulled back in a full snarl. I couldn't help being half an hour late, it took me that long to tie my shoes! Bruce took me to work out with dumbbells. When he was not looking, I ran and hid in the men's room. He sent Lars in to find me, then, as punishment, put me on the rowing machine, which I promptly sank!
Friday: I hate that son-of-a b**** Bruce more than any human being has ever hated any other human being in the history of the world. Stupid, skinny, anemic little cheerleader wanna-be! If there was a part of my body I could move without unbearable pain, I would beat him with it! Bruce wanted me to work on my triceps. I don't have any triceps!!! And if you don't want dents in the floor don't hand me the %&$#&%&# barbells or anything that weighs more than a sandwich! (which I am sure you learned in the sadist school you attended and graduated magna cum laude!)
The treadmill flung me off and I landed on a health and nutrition teacher. Why couldn't it have been someone softer, like the drama coach of the choir director?
Saturday: Bruce left a message on my answering machine in his grating, shrill voice wondering why I did not show up today. Just hearing him made me want to smash the machine with my planner. However, I lacked the strength to even use the TV remote and ended up catching eleven straight hours of the *&$%^$& weather channel!!!
Sunday: I'm having the Church van pick me up for services today so I can go and thank God that this week is over. I will also pray that next year my husband will choose a gift for me that is fun---- like a root canal or hysterectomy.
HEALTHY TIP FOR CHEAP OF THE WEEK
Pre-portioned foods are a godsend, but often a LOT more expensive than their bulk-packaged cousins. Invest the $40 in a food scale that you'll get tons of other use out of and make your own pre-portioned snacks with sandwich baggies.
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Many people turn to food for reasons other than actual hunger, because they associate the experience of eating with the sensation of comfort. It's easy to see how this can sabotage weight loss and maintenance, and how it can lead to weigh gain. If hunger isn't the question, food is not the answer - find out some better solutions at this week's meeting!
Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting.
Cyndi
Hunger is the best sauce.
--Cervantes
Moving Matters
Hello, Weight Watchers! Were you able to fit in more Filling Foods this week? Did you feel more satisfied? Filling Foods not only help us stretch our Points, but they also fulfill the Good Health Guidelines and provide the nutrients our bodies need to stay strong and healthy!
JANUARY TRACKING CHALLENGE
In light of last week's topic, I am holding a Tracking Challenge for the next four weeks. At this week's meeting, if you have tracked everything that went into your mouth for the previous week (irrespective of staying within your points or fulfilling the GHGs, though I encourage both for maximum success), you will have earned an entry into a Grand Prize drawing! Simply write your name on the front of a weekly tracker and drop it into the bag I will provide. There will be a drawing for a WW goodie bag of prizes at your meeting the week of Jan 31.
WINTER SNACK SALE *FINAL WEEK*
Do the winter blahs have you reaching into the pantry for a sweet or salty snack? Reach for a portion-controlled Weight Watchers Just 2 POINTS bar or salty snack instead for the low price of $3.50 per box until January 23! This is a great time to try our new Roasted Almond Sensation Just 2 POINTS bar!
Frozen fruits and vegetables may actually contain more nutrients than fresh and can be stored for a long time. Wait for a good sale and stock up!
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We all know that physical activity is good for us, but we don't always want to do it. For many of us, exercise is a low priority, something we do sporadically, if at all. Contributing to this is the misconception that exercise has to be time-consuming, difficult, demanding, or a drag. In this week's meeting, we'll discuss how to make exercise a good fit with our lives, find activities we enjoy, and make moving more a priority.
Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
Enter every activity without giving mental recognition to the possibility of defeat. Concentrate on your strengths instead of your weaknesses, on your powers instead of your problems.
--Paul J. Meyer
JANUARY TRACKING CHALLENGE
In light of last week's topic, I am holding a Tracking Challenge for the next four weeks. At this week's meeting, if you have tracked everything that went into your mouth for the previous week (irrespective of staying within your points or fulfilling the GHGs, though I encourage both for maximum success), you will have earned an entry into a Grand Prize drawing! Simply write your name on the front of a weekly tracker and drop it into the bag I will provide. There will be a drawing for a WW goodie bag of prizes at your meeting the week of Jan 31.
WINTER SNACK SALE *FINAL WEEK*
Do the winter blahs have you reaching into the pantry for a sweet or salty snack? Reach for a portion-controlled Weight Watchers Just 2 POINTS bar or salty snack instead for the low price of $3.50 per box until January 23! This is a great time to try our new Roasted Almond Sensation Just 2 POINTS bar!
Believe You Can Do It
Never say, "I'm beaten,"
For better or for worse.
Never say, "I'm defeated,"
Or you'll never quench your thirst.
No one's ever perfect,
Losing is in style.
So accept your defeat acquiescently,
And take it with a smile.
Never give up, never look back,
Be always on your feet.
Just say, "I must, I can and I will,"
And success will be your treat.
In life there are many chances,
It's always on the run.
So keep on moving, hoping and trying,
Until one day, you know you've won.
Frozen fruits and vegetables may actually contain more nutrients than fresh and can be stored for a long time. Wait for a good sale and stock up!
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We all know that physical activity is good for us, but we don't always want to do it. For many of us, exercise is a low priority, something we do sporadically, if at all. Contributing to this is the misconception that exercise has to be time-consuming, difficult, demanding, or a drag. In this week's meeting, we'll discuss how to make exercise a good fit with our lives, find activities we enjoy, and make moving more a priority.
Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
Enter every activity without giving mental recognition to the possibility of defeat. Concentrate on your strengths instead of your weaknesses, on your powers instead of your problems.
--Paul J. Meyer
Staying Satisfied: The Secret of Success
Hello, Weight Watchers! I know it's been a few weeks since the Weekly came out, and I do apologize. Like so many of us, I over-scheduled a bit over the holidays and needed a little mental break from my Weight Watchers responsibilities. I'm not a big New Year's resolution person, but having two weeks more or less off has really let me breathe for a little bit, and come back with fresh resolve, motivation, and perspective.
Last week, we talked tracking. I'm in the middle of my second week back to tracking after a hiatus of at least a month or so. What is keeping you from tracking what you eat and drink? Are you successful without tracking? If not, what can you change to have more success in 2010?
JANUARY TRACKING CHALLENGE
In light of last week's topic, I am holding a Tracking Challenge for the next four weeks. At this week's meeting, if you have tracked everything that went into your mouth for the previous week (irrespective of staying within your points or fulfilling the GHGs, though I encourage both for maximum success), you will have earned an entry into a Grand Prize drawing! Simply write your name on the front of a weekly tracker and drop it into the bag I will provide. There will be a drawing for a WW goodie bag of prizes at your meeting the week of Jan 31.
WINTER SNACK SALE
Do the winter blahs have you reaching into the pantry for a sweet or salty snack? Reach for a portion-controlled Weight Watchers Just 2 POINTS bar or salty snack instead for the low price of $3.50 per box until January 23! This is a great time to try our new Roasted Almond Sensation Just 2 POINTS bar!
WEIGHT WATCHERS AT WORK
January is a great time for everyone at your workplace to get healthy together! Weight Watchers At Work brings all the support and accountability of a traditional Weight Watchers meeting directly to you at your place of business! If you have at least 15 people in your office who would like to join a convenient, right-where-you-work meeting at whatever day or time is convenient for you, please call 1-800-8ATWORK and ask for Jodie Amell to get started!
Twas the week after Christmas, and all through the house
Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse.
The cookies I`d nibbled, the eggnog I`d taste,
All the holiday parties had gone to my waist.
When I got on the scales there arose such a number!
I should have stayed in bed and continued to slumber.
I`d remember the marvelous meals I`d prepared;
The gravies and sauces and beef nicely rared,
The wine and the rum balls, the bread and the cheese
and the way I`d never said, "No thank you, please."
As I squeezed in my jeans and favorite top
I held my breath, not wanting the buttons to pop
Finally, I said to myself, as only I can,
"I guess it’s time to try and lose weight again!
I’m back Weight Watchers to lose all this weight.
A meeting each week is an unbreakable date!
I’ve decided right now to make a change of lifestyle
So I sit here in my Weight Watchers meeting with a smile
Envisioning my goal in the morning and at night,
I’ll keep focused by eating what I know is just right.
Each sticker I’ll savor as a well earned prize
On my way to good health and a smaller waist size.
Gladly I’ll give up high blood pressure and cholesterol,
With a little less chocolate and one less hot roll?
Patience and planning are important, you see,
So that in due time, you’ll see the new me!
Thank you Weight Watchers, for the Momentum Plan.
I know I will make it, as you show me I can.
HEALTHY FOR CHEAP TIP OF THE WEEK
Make a list and stick to it. Not only does this prevent impulse buys, but it will also help you to check your fridge/pantry before you shop so you're not buying things you already have at home.
Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
We are built to conquer environment, solve problems, achieve goals, and we find no real satisfaction or happiness in life without obstacles to conquer and goals to achieve.
--Maxwell Maltz
p.s. If you were once a Traditional meetings member, and are interested in re-joining, call Weight Watchers at (800) 651-6000 and dial four to see if we have any membership specials! ;-)
Last week, we talked tracking. I'm in the middle of my second week back to tracking after a hiatus of at least a month or so. What is keeping you from tracking what you eat and drink? Are you successful without tracking? If not, what can you change to have more success in 2010?
JANUARY TRACKING CHALLENGE
In light of last week's topic, I am holding a Tracking Challenge for the next four weeks. At this week's meeting, if you have tracked everything that went into your mouth for the previous week (irrespective of staying within your points or fulfilling the GHGs, though I encourage both for maximum success), you will have earned an entry into a Grand Prize drawing! Simply write your name on the front of a weekly tracker and drop it into the bag I will provide. There will be a drawing for a WW goodie bag of prizes at your meeting the week of Jan 31.
WINTER SNACK SALE
Do the winter blahs have you reaching into the pantry for a sweet or salty snack? Reach for a portion-controlled Weight Watchers Just 2 POINTS bar or salty snack instead for the low price of $3.50 per box until January 23! This is a great time to try our new Roasted Almond Sensation Just 2 POINTS bar!
WEIGHT WATCHERS AT WORK
January is a great time for everyone at your workplace to get healthy together! Weight Watchers At Work brings all the support and accountability of a traditional Weight Watchers meeting directly to you at your place of business! If you have at least 15 people in your office who would like to join a convenient, right-where-you-work meeting at whatever day or time is convenient for you, please call 1-800-8ATWORK and ask for Jodie Amell to get started!
Twas the week after Christmas, and all through the house
Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse.
The cookies I`d nibbled, the eggnog I`d taste,
All the holiday parties had gone to my waist.
When I got on the scales there arose such a number!
I should have stayed in bed and continued to slumber.
I`d remember the marvelous meals I`d prepared;
The gravies and sauces and beef nicely rared,
The wine and the rum balls, the bread and the cheese
and the way I`d never said, "No thank you, please."
As I squeezed in my jeans and favorite top
I held my breath, not wanting the buttons to pop
Finally, I said to myself, as only I can,
"I guess it’s time to try and lose weight again!
I’m back Weight Watchers to lose all this weight.
A meeting each week is an unbreakable date!
I’ve decided right now to make a change of lifestyle
So I sit here in my Weight Watchers meeting with a smile
Envisioning my goal in the morning and at night,
I’ll keep focused by eating what I know is just right.
Each sticker I’ll savor as a well earned prize
On my way to good health and a smaller waist size.
Gladly I’ll give up high blood pressure and cholesterol,
With a little less chocolate and one less hot roll?
Patience and planning are important, you see,
So that in due time, you’ll see the new me!
Thank you Weight Watchers, for the Momentum Plan.
I know I will make it, as you show me I can.
HEALTHY FOR CHEAP TIP OF THE WEEK
Make a list and stick to it. Not only does this prevent impulse buys, but it will also help you to check your fridge/pantry before you shop so you're not buying things you already have at home.
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For us to be successful with weight loss, it's essential that we are satisfied with our food choices. Feeling hungry or bored may make us more vulnerable to those everyday temptations - the receptionist's candy dish or idly perusing the cupboards at home - that can get us off track. This week, we'll discuss the foods that fuel a healthy body, fill us physically, and really satisfy. Join us for some new ideas!Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
We are built to conquer environment, solve problems, achieve goals, and we find no real satisfaction or happiness in life without obstacles to conquer and goals to achieve.
--Maxwell Maltz
p.s. If you were once a Traditional meetings member, and are interested in re-joining, call Weight Watchers at (800) 651-6000 and dial four to see if we have any membership specials! ;-)
Putting the "P" in Perseverance
Hello, Weight Watchers! Did last week's meeting give you some ideas on how to handle stress without overeating? Stress is a part of all of our lives, especially during the holiday season. Don't let it stand in the way of your goals!
Make double batches of recipes like soup and casseroles. These items freeze well and can be portioned out for easy, no-added-sodium frozen lunches.
Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
Character consists of what you do on the third and fourth tries.
--John Michener
Crustless Pumpkin Pie #1
1 1/2 cup Splenda
1/2 tsp salt
1 3/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup Eggbeaters
1/2 cup reduced-fat Bisquick
15 oz canned pumpkin
12 oz fat free evaporated milk
Mix with whisk and pour into 9" coated pie pan. Bake at 450 for 15 minutes, then at 350 for an additional 20 minutes.
Makes 8 servings at 2-Points each
Crustless Pumpkin Pie #2
15 oz can pumpkin
1 can evaporated skim milk
3/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 cup Splenda
Mix all together and bake at 400 for 15 minutes, then at 350 for 45 minutes. Makes 8 servings at 1-Point each
Crustless Pumpkin Pie #3
1 egg2 egg whites
3/4 cup Splenda
1/2 cup reduced fat biscuit mix
1 tsp vanilla1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp cloves
1 can solid pack pumpkin (15 oz)
1 can (12 oz) fat free evaporated milk
Pour into 9" pie plate sprayed with nonstick coating. Bake at 350, 35-40 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean. Refrigerate leftovers. Dollop with 2 TBS fat free whipped topping.
8 servings @ 2-Points
START OVER
If you've started out in pursuit of your goal
and you've really tried with your heart and soul,
but somehow things got out of control - START OVER
When you've tried your best to do what you should
and you thought this time that you surely would,
but once again you didn't do good - START OVER
When you've worked so hard to follow a healthy way
and you fought to win a victory each day,
but one more time you went astray - START OVER
When the road to success seemed much too long
and each temptation was oh so strong
and once again you gave in to wrong - START OVER
When you've told your friends what you planned to do
and trusted them to help you through
and soon discovered its up to you - START OVER
When you know you must be physically fit,
but your hope seems gone and you're stuck in a pit,
that's not the time for you to quit - START OVER
When the week seems long and successes few
and at weigh-in time you're feeling blue,
remember today is just for you - START OVER
To start again means a victory's been won
and starting over AGAIN means a race well won.
Starting over AGAIN proves it can be done,
don't just sit there - START OVER!
Make double batches of recipes like soup and casseroles. These items freeze well and can be portioned out for easy, no-added-sodium frozen lunches.
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The holiday season's tempting treats and party foods can lead us to overeat, causing a lapse. We may also get lax with exercise due to busy schedules. Come this week to learn from your lapses and build even stronger weight-loss skills. There's no such thing as failure, only feedback!Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
Character consists of what you do on the third and fourth tries.
--John Michener
Crustless Pumpkin Pie #1
1 1/2 cup Splenda
1/2 tsp salt
1 3/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup Eggbeaters
1/2 cup reduced-fat Bisquick
15 oz canned pumpkin
12 oz fat free evaporated milk
Mix with whisk and pour into 9" coated pie pan. Bake at 450 for 15 minutes, then at 350 for an additional 20 minutes.
Makes 8 servings at 2-Points each
Crustless Pumpkin Pie #2
15 oz can pumpkin
1 can evaporated skim milk
3/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 cup Splenda
Mix all together and bake at 400 for 15 minutes, then at 350 for 45 minutes. Makes 8 servings at 1-Point each
Crustless Pumpkin Pie #3
1 egg2 egg whites
3/4 cup Splenda
1/2 cup reduced fat biscuit mix
1 tsp vanilla1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp cloves
1 can solid pack pumpkin (15 oz)
1 can (12 oz) fat free evaporated milk
Pour into 9" pie plate sprayed with nonstick coating. Bake at 350, 35-40 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean. Refrigerate leftovers. Dollop with 2 TBS fat free whipped topping.
8 servings @ 2-Points
Outsmart Holiday Stress
Hello, Weight Watchers! Did last week's meeting give you some new ideas for foods to try? Getting in a rut can make us go off track from boredom, and discovering some new healthy foods can help you resist holiday temptations!
THE GINGERBREAD MAN
Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
Taco Soup
~2.5 points per cup
2 cans diced tomatoes (may use tomatoes with chilis or Ro-Tel)
1 small can tomato sauce
1 pound ground protein of choice (browned, drained, and rinsed) or soy crumbles
1 can corn
1 can hominy
1 pkg taco seasoning
1 pkg dry ranch dressing mix
chili powder to taste
1 can black beans (may substitute soaked and rinsed dry beans)
1 can pinto beans (may substitute soaked and rinsed dry beans)
Combine all ingredients in a crock pot and cook on low until flavors are combined. (I usually let it cook 6-8 hours.)
THE GINGERBREAD MAN
Here's a small reminder gift
When your resistance needs a lift.
Although I'm just a cookie-man
I have the strength to wreck your plan.
I taste so good when we first meet,
I offer comfort and I'm sweet,
But we both know that just one bite
Can lead to eating through the night.
Look at me and take control.
Don't take a bite, just take a stroll.
Hang me right upon your fridge.
And bring that waistline in a smidge.
The season’s long, but we’ll get through it,
I’m just the one to help you do it.
NEW 2010 PRODUCTS
It's that time of year! Coming soon, a new Basic Member Kit ($25 - Complete Food Companion, Dining Out Companion, Three-Month Journal, recipe booklet, coupon booklet, clear carry case) and Deluxe Member Kit ($40 - Basic Kit plus Restaurant Smarts booklet, Start Getting Healthy DVD, handled carry case) will be available in your meeting room! Also new is the Healthy Cooking Basics cookbook $15, which includes 180 recipes and gives detailed instructions for ten essential healthy cooking techniques. Look for these products in a meeting room near you!
WEIGHT WATCHERS WEEKLY
Look out for Weight Watchers' newest publication, Weight Watchers Weekly, in your meeting room! A new issue is available to each member at the scale at each and every meeting! Each issue features informative articles, success stories, and valuable coupons!
HEALTHY FOR CHEAP TIP OF THE WEEK
You don't have to cook two dinners every day or shop as if you were buying groceries for two different families. It is highly likely that junk food is not healthy for your significant other or children, as well as yourself! Junk food does not enter my house unless my husband buys it himself. A good 90% of the time, it's not worth the bother to him.
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With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we have long to-do lists: gift-buying, worrying about money, attending social events, cooking, decorating, and dealing with challenging relatives. It's no surprise that we may be tempted to grab that candy at work or have an extra cup of eggnog. This week, we will learn how to manage stress without overeating. We can choose a different path this year - one that is not littered with cookie crumbs!Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
Stress: The confusion created when one's mind overrides the body's basic desire to choke the living daylights out of some jerk who desperately deserves it.
--Timothy Brigham, PhDTaco Soup
~2.5 points per cup
2 cans diced tomatoes (may use tomatoes with chilis or Ro-Tel)
1 small can tomato sauce
1 pound ground protein of choice (browned, drained, and rinsed) or soy crumbles
1 can corn
1 can hominy
1 pkg taco seasoning
1 pkg dry ranch dressing mix
chili powder to taste
1 can black beans (may substitute soaked and rinsed dry beans)
1 can pinto beans (may substitute soaked and rinsed dry beans)
Combine all ingredients in a crock pot and cook on low until flavors are combined. (I usually let it cook 6-8 hours.)
Holiday Food Swap
Hello, Weight Watchers! Have you recovered from Thanksgiving? No matter how you feel about how you handled the holiday (and/or the weekend after), today is a great day to get back on track! DON'T SKIP YOUR MEETING THIS WEEK IF YOU FEEL YOU DID BADLY LAST WEEK! (Yes, I'm shouting.) Feel free to use that No Weigh-In Pass if you need to, but it's VERY important to come in for the accountability and the support this week. Don't put it off!
HOLIDAY BOOK EXTRAVAGANZA - FINAL WEEK!
Cookbooks make great holiday gifts! All meeting room books and cookbooks (excluding Companions and Healthy Cooking Basics) are half price November 8 through December 5. Treat yourself or get an inexpensive stocking stuffer!
COVANCE CENTRAL LABS - RENEWAL TIME!
We currently have ten of the fifteen members needed to start the new series this Friday. Please contact me if you plan to join the new series and have not yet submitted your payment to Maxene or contacted me about paying by credit card. We need YOU to guarantee support over the entire holiday season!
Only One Pound
Hello, do you know me?
If you don't, you should. I'm a pound of fat,
And I'm the HAPPIEST pound of fat that you would ever want to meet.
Want to know why?
It's because no one ever wants to lose me;
I'm ONLY ONE POUND, just a pound!
Everyone wants to lose three pounds, five pounds, or fifteen pounds, but never only one.
So I just stick around and happily keep you fat.
Then I add to myself, ever so slyly, so that you never seem to notice it.
That is, until I've grown to ten, twenty, thirty or even more pounds in weight.
Yes, it's fun being ONLY ONE POUND OF FAT, left to do as I please.
So, when you weigh in, keep right on saying, "Oh, I only lost one pound."
(As if that were such a terrible thing.)
For you see, if you do this, you'll encourage others to keep me around because they'll think I'm not worth losing.
And, I love being around you - your arms, your legs, your chin, your hips and every part of you.
Happy Days!!!
After all, I'm ONLY ONE POUND OF FAT!!!
- Author Unknown
HEALTHY FOR CHEAP TIP OF THE WEEK
Drink only water. Crystal Light, sodas, and coffee all cost more than plain water (even if you have to buy the refillable gallon jugs or a Brita pitcher!).
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Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.
--Unknown
Chocolate Cream Stacks
Makes 4 servings (1 stack)
POINTS® value: 4
2 (4-ounce) refrigerated chocolate fat-free pudding snack
1/2 tsp grated orange zest + additional for garnish
1/3 cup + 3 Tbsp thawed frozen fat-free whipped topping
16 chocolate wafer cookies
1. Stir together the chocolate pudding and orange zest in a medium bowl. Fold in 1/3 cup of the whipped topping.
2. Spread 1 Tbsp of the pudding mixture on each of the cookies. Stack 4 cookies and place on a dessert plate. Repeat to make a total of 4 stacks. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the cookies soften, at least 4 hours or up to overnight. Top each stack with a dollop of the remaining whipped topping and sprinkle with the remaining orange zest. Serve at once.
Recipe adapted from Weight Watchers® Hit the Spot cookbook ©2009 Weight Watchers International, Inc. All rights reserved
HOLIDAY BOOK EXTRAVAGANZA - FINAL WEEK!
Cookbooks make great holiday gifts! All meeting room books and cookbooks (excluding Companions and Healthy Cooking Basics) are half price November 8 through December 5. Treat yourself or get an inexpensive stocking stuffer!
COVANCE CENTRAL LABS - RENEWAL TIME!
We currently have ten of the fifteen members needed to start the new series this Friday. Please contact me if you plan to join the new series and have not yet submitted your payment to Maxene or contacted me about paying by credit card. We need YOU to guarantee support over the entire holiday season!
Hello, do you know me?
If you don't, you should. I'm a pound of fat,
And I'm the HAPPIEST pound of fat that you would ever want to meet.
Want to know why?
It's because no one ever wants to lose me;
I'm ONLY ONE POUND, just a pound!
Everyone wants to lose three pounds, five pounds, or fifteen pounds, but never only one.
So I just stick around and happily keep you fat.
Then I add to myself, ever so slyly, so that you never seem to notice it.
That is, until I've grown to ten, twenty, thirty or even more pounds in weight.
Yes, it's fun being ONLY ONE POUND OF FAT, left to do as I please.
So, when you weigh in, keep right on saying, "Oh, I only lost one pound."
(As if that were such a terrible thing.)
For you see, if you do this, you'll encourage others to keep me around because they'll think I'm not worth losing.
And, I love being around you - your arms, your legs, your chin, your hips and every part of you.
Happy Days!!!
After all, I'm ONLY ONE POUND OF FAT!!!
- Author Unknown
HEALTHY FOR CHEAP TIP OF THE WEEK
Drink only water. Crystal Light, sodas, and coffee all cost more than plain water (even if you have to buy the refillable gallon jugs or a Brita pitcher!).
♫ ♪♫♪ ARTICLES OF NOTE ♫ ♪♫♪
- What's Cooking: Main Dishes for Holidays or Any Days
- What's Cooking: Fall and Winter Holiday Desserts
- Queen of Healthy Cooking
Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.
--Unknown
Chocolate Cream Stacks
Makes 4 servings (1 stack)
POINTS® value: 4
2 (4-ounce) refrigerated chocolate fat-free pudding snack
1/2 tsp grated orange zest + additional for garnish
1/3 cup + 3 Tbsp thawed frozen fat-free whipped topping
16 chocolate wafer cookies
1. Stir together the chocolate pudding and orange zest in a medium bowl. Fold in 1/3 cup of the whipped topping.
2. Spread 1 Tbsp of the pudding mixture on each of the cookies. Stack 4 cookies and place on a dessert plate. Repeat to make a total of 4 stacks. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the cookies soften, at least 4 hours or up to overnight. Top each stack with a dollop of the remaining whipped topping and sprinkle with the remaining orange zest. Serve at once.
Recipe adapted from Weight Watchers® Hit the Spot cookbook ©2009 Weight Watchers International, Inc. All rights reserved
Happy Thanksgiving!
Hello, Weight Watchers!
I'm not leading any meetings this week, so I'm taking a break from the formal blog, however I have some Thanksgiving inspiration to share. :)
I'm not leading any meetings this week, so I'm taking a break from the formal blog, however I have some Thanksgiving inspiration to share. :)
Thanksgiving Choices
I could eat everything
I could gobble it down
My pants would get tighter
And I'd wobble around
This year at Thanksgiving
I will do something new
I'll write in my Tracker
And I'll choose Filling Foods too!
I'll enjoy my favorites
But will keep portions small
I'll keep myself busy
When the food cravings call
A day of poor choices?
It's just not worth the cost
And at next week's weigh in
I'll be thankful I lost.
Author Unknown
Think - "I am a weight watcher."
Have a vision.
An anchor can keep you on track.
Next week - be sure to weigh in.
Keep an eye on your portions.
Stick to your plan (but first have a plan).
Green is good.
Interrupt food with water.
Vow to make good choices.
Invite someone to take a walk with you.
Navigate the buffet wisely.
Give someone who supports you a word of "Thanks".
Have a great week, everyone!
Cyndi
Thanksgiving dinners take eighteen hours to prepare. They are consumed in twelve minutes. Half-times take twelve minutes. This is not coincidence.
--Erma Bombeck
Candied Sweet Potato with Pineapple
Makes 6 servings (1/2 cup)
POINTS® value per serving: 2
1 spray cooking spray
◊1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
8 oz canned crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
1 Tbsp sucralose no calorie sweetener
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1. Preheat oven to 425ºF. Coat a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
2. Place potatoes in prepared dish. In a small bowl, combine crushed pineapple, sweetener and cinnamon; add to potatoes and toss until well mixed.
3. Bake, stirring after 30 minutes, until sweet potato mixture is bubbly, about 45 minutes.
Recipe adapted from WeightWatchers.com
Serving Up Thanksgiving (And Other Special Occasions)
Hello, Weight Watchers! Did last week's meeting help you evaluate your holiday traditions? We don't want to discard all of our traditions, but there is no need to stuff ourselves to be thankful for our family and friends! From starting a family walk or football game to creating a gratitude journal, there are plenty of ways to have a happy, healthy holiday!
HOLIDAY BOOK EXTRAVAGANZA
Cookbooks make great holiday gifts! All meeting room books and cookbooks (excluding Companions and Healthy Cooking Basics) are half price November 8 through December 5. Treat yourself or get an inexpensive stocking stuffer!
'TIS THE SEASON FOR SUPPORT!
Capehart Federal Building members - We have four paid members so far. We need a minimum of 15 members to start a new series by December 1 and have continuous holiday support. Please contact me if you or anyone you know is interested!
Covance Central Labs members - Your Recipe Swap Open House is this Friday, November 20 at 11:15. Please bring a few copies of a healthy recipe to share! There will be product samples and the opportunity to sign up for a new series!
HEALTHY FOR CHEAP TIP OF THE WEEK
Clean out your cabinets and refrigerator! A 2004 study by the University of Arizona found that 14-15% of the food in the US ($43 billion dollars' worth!) is wasted. If you find produce or dairy going bad week after week, freeze it, buy less or find someone in your meeting to split it with!
May your stuffing be tasty, may your turkey be plump,
May your potatoes ‘n gravy have nary a lump,
May your yams be delicious, may your pies take the prize,
May your Thanksgiving dinner stay off of your thighs!
♫ ♪♫♪ ARTICLES OF NOTE ♫ ♪♫♪
The Momentum plan helps us enjoy the special foods associated with holidays, especially Thanksgiving. We will learn how to manage special-occasion foods and lose weight - by deciding which foods, how much, and how often to eat. Come to your meeting to discuss our favorite holiday foods and lighter look-alikes!
Have a great week! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
None is more impoverished than the one who has no gratitude. Gratitude is a currency that we can mint for ourselves, and spend without fear of bankruptcy.
--Fred De Witt Van Amburgh
Garlicky Braised Turkey Breast
Makes 12 servings (3 slices turkey and 1/4 cup broth with onions)
POINTS® value per serving: 4
2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp poultry seasoning or 1 Tbsp herbes de Provence
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
◊1 (6-pound) whole bone-in turkey breast (skin removed before eating)
◊2 onions, sliced
◊1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1. Mash together the butter, garlic, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. With your fingertips, gently loosen the skin from the breast meat. Rub the butter mixture all over the meat under the skin.
2. Stir together the onions, broth, and cornstarch in a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker. Place the turkey on top of the onion mixture. Cover and cook until the turkey is fork-tender, 4–5 hours on high or 8–10 hours on low.
3. Transfer the turkey to a platter and carve the breast into about 36 slices. Serve with the broth and onions. Remove the turkey skin before eating.
Recipe adapted from Weight Watchers® Momentum Cookbook ©2008 Weight Watchers International, Inc. All rights reserved.
HOLIDAY BOOK EXTRAVAGANZA
Cookbooks make great holiday gifts! All meeting room books and cookbooks (excluding Companions and Healthy Cooking Basics) are half price November 8 through December 5. Treat yourself or get an inexpensive stocking stuffer!
'TIS THE SEASON FOR SUPPORT!
Capehart Federal Building members - We have four paid members so far. We need a minimum of 15 members to start a new series by December 1 and have continuous holiday support. Please contact me if you or anyone you know is interested!
Covance Central Labs members - Your Recipe Swap Open House is this Friday, November 20 at 11:15. Please bring a few copies of a healthy recipe to share! There will be product samples and the opportunity to sign up for a new series!
HEALTHY FOR CHEAP TIP OF THE WEEK
Clean out your cabinets and refrigerator! A 2004 study by the University of Arizona found that 14-15% of the food in the US ($43 billion dollars' worth!) is wasted. If you find produce or dairy going bad week after week, freeze it, buy less or find someone in your meeting to split it with!
May your stuffing be tasty, may your turkey be plump,
May your potatoes ‘n gravy have nary a lump,
May your yams be delicious, may your pies take the prize,
May your Thanksgiving dinner stay off of your thighs!
♫ ♪♫♪ ARTICLES OF NOTE ♫ ♪♫♪
The Momentum plan helps us enjoy the special foods associated with holidays, especially Thanksgiving. We will learn how to manage special-occasion foods and lose weight - by deciding which foods, how much, and how often to eat. Come to your meeting to discuss our favorite holiday foods and lighter look-alikes!
Have a great week! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
None is more impoverished than the one who has no gratitude. Gratitude is a currency that we can mint for ourselves, and spend without fear of bankruptcy.
--Fred De Witt Van Amburgh
Garlicky Braised Turkey Breast
Makes 12 servings (3 slices turkey and 1/4 cup broth with onions)
POINTS® value per serving: 4
2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp poultry seasoning or 1 Tbsp herbes de Provence
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
◊1 (6-pound) whole bone-in turkey breast (skin removed before eating)
◊2 onions, sliced
◊1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1. Mash together the butter, garlic, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. With your fingertips, gently loosen the skin from the breast meat. Rub the butter mixture all over the meat under the skin.
2. Stir together the onions, broth, and cornstarch in a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker. Place the turkey on top of the onion mixture. Cover and cook until the turkey is fork-tender, 4–5 hours on high or 8–10 hours on low.
3. Transfer the turkey to a platter and carve the breast into about 36 slices. Serve with the broth and onions. Remove the turkey skin before eating.
Recipe adapted from Weight Watchers® Momentum Cookbook ©2008 Weight Watchers International, Inc. All rights reserved.
Make New Traditions: Get Activity Support
Hello, Weight Watchers! Did last week's meeting help you think of strategies to make it through the holidays guilt-free? There's no reason we can't enjoy our favorites without gaining weight!
HOLIDAY BOOK EXTRAVAGANZA
Cookbooks make great holiday gifts! All meeting room books and cookbooks (excluding Companions and Healthy Cooking Basics) are half price November 8 through December 5. Treat yourself or get an inexpensive stocking stuffer!
'TIS THE SEASON FOR SUPPORT!
Capehart Federal Building members - It's renewal time! Sign up for a new 12-week series and get guaranteed support throughout the holiday season! Weight Watchers At Work offers the most flexibility of any meeting plan - you can attend at work, near your home, or while you're out and about.
Covance Central Labs members - Your Recipe Swap Open House is this Friday, November 13 at 11:15. Please bring a few copies of a healthy recipe to share! There will be product samples and the opportunity to sign up for a new series!
HEALTHY FOR CHEAP TIP OF THE WEEK
You don't have to pay top dollar for lean ground beef if you're planning to brown and drain it anyway. Simply rinse the drained meat under the hottest water you can get out of your tap - most of the fat will drain away.
♫ ♪♫♪ ARTICLES OF NOTE ♫ ♪♫♪
Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
Gluttony and surfeiting are no proper occasions for thanksgiving.
--Charles Lamb
Cranberry Nut Turkey Salad
Makes 4 servings (1 ½ cups)
POINTS® value per serving: 5
◊2 1/2 cups roasted skinless turkey, chopped or diced
1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
◊1/4 cup scallions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
2 Tbsp dried cranberries
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
◊4 cups romaine lettuce, torn
1. Combine all ingredients, except lettuce, in a medium bowl; mix well and serve over lettuce.
Adapted from WeightWatchers.com
HOLIDAY BOOK EXTRAVAGANZA
Cookbooks make great holiday gifts! All meeting room books and cookbooks (excluding Companions and Healthy Cooking Basics) are half price November 8 through December 5. Treat yourself or get an inexpensive stocking stuffer!
'TIS THE SEASON FOR SUPPORT!
Capehart Federal Building members - It's renewal time! Sign up for a new 12-week series and get guaranteed support throughout the holiday season! Weight Watchers At Work offers the most flexibility of any meeting plan - you can attend at work, near your home, or while you're out and about.
Covance Central Labs members - Your Recipe Swap Open House is this Friday, November 13 at 11:15. Please bring a few copies of a healthy recipe to share! There will be product samples and the opportunity to sign up for a new series!
HEALTHY FOR CHEAP TIP OF THE WEEK
You don't have to pay top dollar for lean ground beef if you're planning to brown and drain it anyway. Simply rinse the drained meat under the hottest water you can get out of your tap - most of the fat will drain away.
♫ ♪♫♪ ARTICLES OF NOTE ♫ ♪♫♪
- Seven Ways to Say You're Thankful (Without Eating)
- Are You Ready for Thanksgiving?
- Confessions of a Converted Couch Potato
Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
Gluttony and surfeiting are no proper occasions for thanksgiving.
--Charles Lamb
Cranberry Nut Turkey Salad
Makes 4 servings (1 ½ cups)
POINTS® value per serving: 5
◊2 1/2 cups roasted skinless turkey, chopped or diced
1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
◊1/4 cup scallions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
2 Tbsp dried cranberries
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
◊4 cups romaine lettuce, torn
1. Combine all ingredients, except lettuce, in a medium bowl; mix well and serve over lettuce.
Adapted from WeightWatchers.com
Keeping it Going (Sustaining Motivation)
Hello, Weight Watchers! Did last week's meeting make you more aware of the Good Health Guidelines? Using Filling Foods to fulfill the GHGs is a great way to get the best bang for your points buck! Give that healthy, strong body the nutrients it needs and feel satisfied! Bonus!
HEALTHY FOR CHEAP TIP OF THE WEEK
Drink only water. Crystal Light, sodas, and coffee all cost more than plain water (even if you have to buy the refillable gallon jugs or a Brita pitcher).
♫ ♪♫♪ ARTICLES OF NOTE ♫ ♪♫♪
The impending holiday season, with its temptations and distractions, can be among the most challenging time of the year for Weight Watchers. Schedule shakeups, tempting treats, and stress can put up a weight-loss roadblock. This week, we'll discuss strategies to help maintain control of our eating and stay connected to the program (and our motivation!) over the holidays.
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 ups.
--Peter Davies
Stuffing with Sage and Chives
Makes 8 servings (1/8 dish)
POINTS® value per serving: 2
1 spray cooking spray
12 slices whole-wheat bread, or white bread, preferably day-old, cubed*
2 tsp olive oil
2 tsp light butter
◊1 cup onions, diced
◊3 medium stalks celery, diced
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp dried sage
1/2 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
◊2 cups canned chicken broth
2 Tbsp chives, fresh, chopped
1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat a 4-quart shallow baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Arrange bread cubes on a large ungreased baking sheet in a single layer (use 2 baking sheets if there’s not enough room). Bake until lightly toasted, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove bread from oven and set aside; leave oven set to 350ºF.
3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil and butter together for 1 to 2 minutes. Add onion and celery; sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Add thyme, sage, salt and pepper; stir to coat. Cook until herbs are fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Transfer onion mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add bread, broth and chives; toss to combine. Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish and cover with foil; bake 20 minutes. Uncover and bake until top is golden brown, about 15 minutes more. Divide into 8 pieces.
Recipe adapted from WeightWatchers.com
HEALTHY FOR CHEAP TIP OF THE WEEK
Drink only water. Crystal Light, sodas, and coffee all cost more than plain water (even if you have to buy the refillable gallon jugs or a Brita pitcher).
♫ ♪♫♪ ARTICLES OF NOTE ♫ ♪♫♪
The impending holiday season, with its temptations and distractions, can be among the most challenging time of the year for Weight Watchers. Schedule shakeups, tempting treats, and stress can put up a weight-loss roadblock. This week, we'll discuss strategies to help maintain control of our eating and stay connected to the program (and our motivation!) over the holidays.
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 ups.
--Peter Davies
Stuffing with Sage and Chives
Makes 8 servings (1/8 dish)
POINTS® value per serving: 2
1 spray cooking spray
12 slices whole-wheat bread, or white bread, preferably day-old, cubed*
2 tsp olive oil
2 tsp light butter
◊1 cup onions, diced
◊3 medium stalks celery, diced
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp dried sage
1/2 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
◊2 cups canned chicken broth
2 Tbsp chives, fresh, chopped
1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat a 4-quart shallow baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Arrange bread cubes on a large ungreased baking sheet in a single layer (use 2 baking sheets if there’s not enough room). Bake until lightly toasted, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove bread from oven and set aside; leave oven set to 350ºF.
3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil and butter together for 1 to 2 minutes. Add onion and celery; sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Add thyme, sage, salt and pepper; stir to coat. Cook until herbs are fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Transfer onion mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add bread, broth and chives; toss to combine. Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish and cover with foil; bake 20 minutes. Uncover and bake until top is golden brown, about 15 minutes more. Divide into 8 pieces.
Recipe adapted from WeightWatchers.com
Be Healthy - Part 2
Hello, Weight Watchers! Did you focus on the four Good Health Guidelines we discussed in last week's meeting? Focusing on getting a balanced diet in addition to keeping within your points will help keep your body running at top performance, and can really help you feel satisfied. The GHGs make sure your body gets the healthy fuel it needs!
Buy frozen or canned fruits and vegetables. They're convenient, have as many (or more) nutrients than fresh, and can be a fraction of the price.
♫ ♪♫♪ ARTICLES OF NOTE ♫ ♪♫♪
This week, we will cover the last five of the Good Health Guidelines. We will clarify the recommendations, in additions to finding creative ways to meet the requirements. Fulfilling the guidelines is a great way to get healthy and continue to shape an overall healthy lifestyle!
Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
Take care of your body with steadfast fidelity. The soul must see through these eyes alone, and if they are dim, the whole world is clouded.
--Goethe
Double Chocolate Brownie Smash
Makes 2 servings (3/4 cup)
POINTS® value per serving: 3
1 cup ice cubes
◊2 Tbsp fat-free milk
2 Tbsp light chocolate syrup
½ cup chocolate fat-free frozen yogurt, slightly softened
1 (1 1/2 oz) fat-free brownie, diced
1. Combine the ice cubes, milk, and chocolate syrup in a blender and blend until slushy. Pour evenly into 2 glasses. Lightly stir in the frozen yogurt and brownie pieces. Serve at once with spoons or straws.
Recipe adapted from Weight Watchers® Hit the Spot cookbook ©2009 Weight Watchers International, Inc. All rights reserved.
Top 10 Signs You Are a Weight Watcher at Halloween
10. You know how many door knocks it takes to earn an Activity POINT
9. You're the only Power Ranger in the neighborhood with a POINTS pedometer and a POINTS Finder.
8. You ask each house if they mind if you step on their scale - just to compare.
7. You ask to trade candy corn for the real stuff.
6 When someone drops a candy bar in your bag, you yell out the number of POINTS it has
5. Your costume has a handy water bottle holder so you can meet your water requirements for the day.
4. You ask to use the bathroom every third house because of #5.
3. At the end of the night, you sort your candy by POINTS value
2. You ask for high fiber candy only.
1. Your goodie bag has a half filled out weekly journal taped to it.
Buy frozen or canned fruits and vegetables. They're convenient, have as many (or more) nutrients than fresh, and can be a fraction of the price.
♫ ♪♫♪ ARTICLES OF NOTE ♫ ♪♫♪
This week, we will cover the last five of the Good Health Guidelines. We will clarify the recommendations, in additions to finding creative ways to meet the requirements. Fulfilling the guidelines is a great way to get healthy and continue to shape an overall healthy lifestyle!
Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
Take care of your body with steadfast fidelity. The soul must see through these eyes alone, and if they are dim, the whole world is clouded.
--Goethe
Double Chocolate Brownie Smash
Makes 2 servings (3/4 cup)
POINTS® value per serving: 3
1 cup ice cubes
◊2 Tbsp fat-free milk
2 Tbsp light chocolate syrup
½ cup chocolate fat-free frozen yogurt, slightly softened
1 (1 1/2 oz) fat-free brownie, diced
1. Combine the ice cubes, milk, and chocolate syrup in a blender and blend until slushy. Pour evenly into 2 glasses. Lightly stir in the frozen yogurt and brownie pieces. Serve at once with spoons or straws.
Recipe adapted from Weight Watchers® Hit the Spot cookbook ©2009 Weight Watchers International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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