Saturday, May 05, 2007

Newsletter, week of May 6th

I'm back! The first week I was gone, I was in London:



The second week I was gone, I was in Paris:



In addition to pictures, I am also pleased to report that I brought back only 1.4 extra pounds. And that was while eating whatever I pleased. Which I quite enjoyed. But now, back to business....

Last Week

Do you have old negative messages rattling around in your head? Try to find new endings to those old beginnings, and you'll find your path is clearer.

This Week

What four things do you need to stay focused and be successful? Come to the meeting this week to find out!

Kudos

Congratulations go out this week to our 10 pound losers Debbie, Emily and Stacy. At 15 pounds Wilma and Michael are happy! Charmaine reached her 20 pound award and feels in control. Doni received her 40 pound award. Great job, everyone!

WW Product of the Week

Don't have a gym membership? No problem. Our Get Moving Mix allows you to craft all sorts of workouts for whatever time you have available. Workouts include abs, yoga/pilates and cardio dance. Check it out, and you'll have no excuses.

Non-WW Product of the Week

I've been digging the heck out of Campbell's Select Gold Label soup. These are the soups that come in rectangular boxes, usually found just below the cans of soup. In particular I like the Golden Butternut Squash. Check out the nutrition information at the link, and you'll see it's a great Points value. A quick lunch is just a few minutes away.

Recipe of the Week

African Spiced Chicken Stew
Serves 4
5 Points and Core

1 Tbsp canola oil
1 lb chicken tenders cut into 1" pieces
3/4 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp cinnamon
14.5 oz fat-free low sodium chicken broth
12 oz frozen squash puree, thawed
1 cup frozen corn kernels
3/4 tsp salt

Heat oil over high heat and cook the chicken until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the onion, garlic and spices. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add broth, squash, corn and salt, and cook until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes.

--from the new From Pantry to Plate cookbook

Tip of the Week

Want to make sure you don't put more dinner on your plate than you think you ought to? Avoid serving family style at the table. Dish up proper portions in the kitchen, and leave the pot of leftovers behind. Having to get up and walk to the stove to get your second serving might be the split second you need to say "do I really want that?"

Quote of the Week

"Only one thing has to change for us to know happiness in our lives: where we focus our attention." - Greg Anderson