Last Week
When you have a goal that sounds downright irresistible, you can't help but do things to achieve it. Have you fleshed out that goal to make it sound fantastic?
This Week
We're going to prepare our weight loss resumes, so be prepared with your accomplishments, your strengths and your experiences.
Kudos
This week we got to celebrate Christina's first five pound award, Wilma's 40 pound weight loss and Laketa's 55 pound achievement. Great work!
WW Product of the Week
If six glasses of water each day seems unbearable, check out our newest mug. It holds 24 ounces of water, which is HALF of your daily requirements. Just down two of them and you're done! If you're not keen on plain water, pick up a box of our Mix-Ins to give it some flavor. We've got lemonade and peach tea flavors, and some areas might still have our discontinued raspberry flavor.
Non-WW Product of the week
Tina brought in a wrapper for something she thinks tastes great. Heart Thrive Nutritious Meals To Go are little heart-shaped snacks filled with whole grains and a bunch of natural ingredients (they are also vegan). The website shows various different flavors, but what sounds good to me is the Chocolate Chip flavor. Ask for them at Windmill Farms or buy them online.
Recipe of the Week
Zesty Caponata Pizzas
Serves 4
6 Points
1 8-ounce package individual pre-baked pizza crusts (2 6-inch crusts), split horizontally to make 4 rounds
1 cup canned small white beans, rinsed and drained
6 Tbsp prepared caponata, chopped (find this prepared in the Italian food aisle - it's a compote of eggplant, onion, garlic, tomato, herbs and olives)
2 Tbsp sliced hot cherry peppers in vinegar, chopped
1 Tbsp vinegar from cherry peppers
1 cup shredded light Italian 4-cheese blend
Preheat broiler. Place pizza crusts, split-sides up, on a baking sheet. Broil 4-5 inches from the heat until golden, 30-60 seconds on each side.
Meanwhile, combine the beans, caponata, cherry peppers and vinegar in a bowl. Top each of the crusts with a generous 1/4 cup of the bean mixture, spreading almost to the edge. Sprinkle each with 1/4 cup of the cheese. Broil until the cheese melts, about 1 minute and serve at once.
Tip of the Week
Cooking for one but you'd like to try the recipe above? If you're worried about eating more than the portion you'd like when you're making recipes, serve yourself the proper portion in the kitchen. Don't bring the food to the table where you can easily reach for more. For extra protection, wrap up the leftovers and put them in the refrigerator before you sit down to eat. That makes for extra work if you feel like going back for seconds. That could be enough to keep you from doing it!
Quote of the Week
"Employing" successful weight-loss: Who ultimately decides if you will get the "position"? YOU DO!
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Newsletter, week of September 16th
Last Week
Moving more is one of the core parts of the Weight Watchers program. Remember, it's all relative, so strive to move more today than you did yesterday.
This Week
Remember those goals we talked about 2 weeks ago? Now it's time to make sure they happen. We'll discuss Motivating Strategy and how to make that goal seem so good you can't help but achieve it!
Kudos
This week we celebrated Meredith's 20 pound loss, Trish got her 16 week star, and we had not one, but TWO members make goal. Congratulations Marianne and Valmere! You ladies are an inspiration to the group.
WW Product of the Week
Need a quick breakfast? Does it need to be Core? Check out our oatmeal cups. Fast and easy, this can be a quick healthy meal for you. And it's just 2 Points or Core. Be sure to give our new Strawberries and Cream flavor a try.
Non-WW Product of the Week
Okay, folks. I'm asking for your help here. I think I've probably highlighted every name brand food or product I use that's related to food or exercise. It's time again to hear what you all like. Bring me labels or details of the stuff that's making your life a better and healthy place.
Recipe of the Week
Scallop, Mango, and Quinoa Salad
Serves 4
4 Points and Core
3/4 cup quinoa
1 1/2 cups water
1 tsp salt
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
3/4 pound bay scallops
1 mango, pitted, peeled, and chopped
2 tomatoes, diced
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 tsp finely chopped pickled jalapeño pepper
2 Tbsp lime juice
2 Tbsp chopped fresh mint or cilantro
Place the quinoa in a sieve and rinse well under cold running water. Combine the quinoa, water, and 1/2 tsp of the salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir, reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, about 12 minutes. Stir in the corn and continue to cook until the quinoa is tender, about 2 minutes longer. Drain off any excess water and place the quinoa mixture in a large bowl; set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, place the scallops and remaining salt in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the scallops are just opaque in the center, about 3 minutes. Drain off the excess liquid; set the scallops on a plate to cool.
Add the mango, tomatoes, celery, jalapeño, lime juice, mint (or cilantro), and scallops to the quinoa and toss. Serve at once, or refrigerate for up to 6 hours. Taste and add additional salt and lime juice if needed.
--courtesy of From Pantry to Plate
Tip of the Week
Are you the type that likes to go out to lunch with coworkers? If it's always a last minute decision on where to go, sit down with your Dining Out Companion. Identify the healthy options for several different restaurants, and be ready for any cuisine. Know ahead of time what kind of things will be good to choose (or to avoid)!
Quote of the Week
Not events, but outcomes. Visualize outcomes.
Not the cracking of the bat, but gliding over home plate.
Not the inking of the deal, but the kind of life you'll lead.
Not the scale, the diet or food, but the admiration you have earned.
And not the whens, the wheres, and hows, but the laughter, high-fives, and wows.
Not events, but outcomes. Visualize outcomes.
Moving more is one of the core parts of the Weight Watchers program. Remember, it's all relative, so strive to move more today than you did yesterday.
This Week
Remember those goals we talked about 2 weeks ago? Now it's time to make sure they happen. We'll discuss Motivating Strategy and how to make that goal seem so good you can't help but achieve it!
Kudos
This week we celebrated Meredith's 20 pound loss, Trish got her 16 week star, and we had not one, but TWO members make goal. Congratulations Marianne and Valmere! You ladies are an inspiration to the group.
WW Product of the Week
Need a quick breakfast? Does it need to be Core? Check out our oatmeal cups. Fast and easy, this can be a quick healthy meal for you. And it's just 2 Points or Core. Be sure to give our new Strawberries and Cream flavor a try.
Non-WW Product of the Week
Okay, folks. I'm asking for your help here. I think I've probably highlighted every name brand food or product I use that's related to food or exercise. It's time again to hear what you all like. Bring me labels or details of the stuff that's making your life a better and healthy place.
Recipe of the Week
Scallop, Mango, and Quinoa Salad
Serves 4
4 Points and Core
3/4 cup quinoa
1 1/2 cups water
1 tsp salt
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
3/4 pound bay scallops
1 mango, pitted, peeled, and chopped
2 tomatoes, diced
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 tsp finely chopped pickled jalapeño pepper
2 Tbsp lime juice
2 Tbsp chopped fresh mint or cilantro
Place the quinoa in a sieve and rinse well under cold running water. Combine the quinoa, water, and 1/2 tsp of the salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir, reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, about 12 minutes. Stir in the corn and continue to cook until the quinoa is tender, about 2 minutes longer. Drain off any excess water and place the quinoa mixture in a large bowl; set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, place the scallops and remaining salt in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the scallops are just opaque in the center, about 3 minutes. Drain off the excess liquid; set the scallops on a plate to cool.
Add the mango, tomatoes, celery, jalapeño, lime juice, mint (or cilantro), and scallops to the quinoa and toss. Serve at once, or refrigerate for up to 6 hours. Taste and add additional salt and lime juice if needed.
--courtesy of From Pantry to Plate
Tip of the Week
Are you the type that likes to go out to lunch with coworkers? If it's always a last minute decision on where to go, sit down with your Dining Out Companion. Identify the healthy options for several different restaurants, and be ready for any cuisine. Know ahead of time what kind of things will be good to choose (or to avoid)!
Quote of the Week
Not events, but outcomes. Visualize outcomes.
Not the cracking of the bat, but gliding over home plate.
Not the inking of the deal, but the kind of life you'll lead.
Not the scale, the diet or food, but the admiration you have earned.
And not the whens, the wheres, and hows, but the laughter, high-fives, and wows.
Not events, but outcomes. Visualize outcomes.
Sunday, September 09, 2007
Newsletter, week of September 9th
Last Week
If you dream it, you can achieve it. Hopefully now you all have specific goals that you're striving for. When you reach them, let's celebrate!
This Week
Puzzled by activity? This week we'll discuss the benefits of moving more and make sure you're all clear on the Activity Points system.
Kudos
Monday folks - make sure you bring those postcards in this week! We'll celebrate those of you who achieved the goals you set for the summer.
WW Product of the Week
POINTS Pedometer - find out how far you walk each day. This pedometer not only measures your distance, but can track activity points earned! What a great way to motivate yourself to move more.
Non-WW Product of the Week
Ever wonder why you eat so much? Check out Brian Wansink's book Mindless Eating. Now, I haven't picked this book up yet, but now that it's out in paperback, it's on my wish list. It looks like an interesting read about the psychology of food.
Recipe of the Week
Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes
Serves 24
4 Points each
Frosting:
1/2 cup light cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
Cupcakes:
1 cup cake flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/3 cup canola oil
1 large egg
1 egg white
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 oz semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
1/4 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped
Preheat the oven to 350. Spray a 24 cup mini-muffin pan with nonstick spray.
To make the frosting, with an electric mixer on low speed, beat the frosting ingredients in a small bowl until smooth, about 2 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap; set aside.
To make the cupcakes, whisk together the cake flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk together the buttermilk, oil, egg, egg white, and vanilla in a large bowl. Whisk in the melted chocolate. Add the flour mixture, stirring until just blended.
Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with the batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a rack 10 minutes. Remove the cupcakes from the pan and let cool completely on the rack.
Fit a small pastry bag with a plain medium tip and fill with the jam. Carefully insert the pastry tip into the top of a cupcake. Pipe in about 1 teaspoon of jam. Repeat with the remaining cupcakes and jam. With a small metal spatula, spread the frosting over the tops of the cupcakes. Sprinkle with the peanuts.
-- from Best-Ever Desserts
Tip of the Week
Trying to work out in the mornings? Set out your workout clothes and gear the night before. Then you don't have to think about it at the crack of dawn. Hey, every minute counts, so you may have just bought yourself a few more winks of sleep!
Quote of the Week
A journal of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
If you dream it, you can achieve it. Hopefully now you all have specific goals that you're striving for. When you reach them, let's celebrate!
This Week
Puzzled by activity? This week we'll discuss the benefits of moving more and make sure you're all clear on the Activity Points system.
Kudos
Monday folks - make sure you bring those postcards in this week! We'll celebrate those of you who achieved the goals you set for the summer.
WW Product of the Week
POINTS Pedometer - find out how far you walk each day. This pedometer not only measures your distance, but can track activity points earned! What a great way to motivate yourself to move more.
Non-WW Product of the Week
Ever wonder why you eat so much? Check out Brian Wansink's book Mindless Eating. Now, I haven't picked this book up yet, but now that it's out in paperback, it's on my wish list. It looks like an interesting read about the psychology of food.
Recipe of the Week
Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes
Serves 24
4 Points each
Frosting:
1/2 cup light cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
Cupcakes:
1 cup cake flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/3 cup canola oil
1 large egg
1 egg white
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 oz semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
1/4 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped
Preheat the oven to 350. Spray a 24 cup mini-muffin pan with nonstick spray.
To make the frosting, with an electric mixer on low speed, beat the frosting ingredients in a small bowl until smooth, about 2 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap; set aside.
To make the cupcakes, whisk together the cake flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk together the buttermilk, oil, egg, egg white, and vanilla in a large bowl. Whisk in the melted chocolate. Add the flour mixture, stirring until just blended.
Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with the batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a rack 10 minutes. Remove the cupcakes from the pan and let cool completely on the rack.
Fit a small pastry bag with a plain medium tip and fill with the jam. Carefully insert the pastry tip into the top of a cupcake. Pipe in about 1 teaspoon of jam. Repeat with the remaining cupcakes and jam. With a small metal spatula, spread the frosting over the tops of the cupcakes. Sprinkle with the peanuts.
-- from Best-Ever Desserts
Tip of the Week
Trying to work out in the mornings? Set out your workout clothes and gear the night before. Then you don't have to think about it at the crack of dawn. Hey, every minute counts, so you may have just bought yourself a few more winks of sleep!
Quote of the Week
A journal of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Sunday, September 02, 2007
Newsletter, week of September 2nd
Last Week
Thanks for indulging me on the Twenty Questions. I hope you realize that you all have lots of resources to turn to when you've got questions or issues. Beyond the weekly meetings, you probably have lots of those resources right at your fingertips in the form of your weekly meeting materials. Don't forget to read them!
This Week
For many of you it's Back To School Time. Well, for us it's going to be Back To Goal Time. This week we're going to talk about goal setting and making sure you've always got something to strive for.
Kudos
This past week we gave Kathy her 15 pound award, awarded Dennis his 25 pound star, celebrated 75 pounds lost with Rosemary, and gave Kym her goal charm. Keep it up!
Product of the Week
Weight Watchers Flavored Snack Bars - check out our new flavor! We've just received shipments of our new Blueberry Crumb Cake bar, which will be replacing our Cinnamon Swirl bar. Give it a try, it's great! Also, this is a great time to stock up on the Cinnamon Swirl if it's your favorite. Get it while supplies last. $4.50 per box.
Non-WW Product of the Week
Okay, it's been a pretty mild summer, but this past week, it has been awfully hot. I finally cracked and needed a frozen snack. So this week I'm going to be enjoying Sugar-Free Fudgsicles. Just 40 calories? Darn right!
Recipe of the Week
10-Minute Tiramisu
Serves 6
4 Points
3/4 cup boiling water
2 tsp instant espresso powder
1 Tbsp dark rum or 1/2 tsp rum extract
1 Tbsp sugar
1 5 oz package sponge dessert shells
1-1/2 14 oz packages fat-free vanilla pudding cups
3/4 cup thawed frozen fat-free whipped topping
2 Tbsp grated semisweet chocolate
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Combine the boiling water, espresso powder, rum, and sugar in a small bowl; stir until the sugar and espresso powder are dissolved. Set aside to cool slightly.
Put a dessert shell on each of 6 dessert plates. Brush with the espresso mixture until saturated; set aside.
Put the pudding in a medium bowl. With a rubber spatula, gently fold in the whipped topping. Spread in each dessert shell, dividing evenly. Sprinkle with the grated chocolate and dust lightly with cocoa powder. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
-- from our new Best-Ever Desserts cookbook
Tip of the Week
Once you've created a goal, don't forget about it! Write it down and post it somewhere obvious - on a mirror, on the refrigerator, anywhere you'll regularly see it.
Quote of the Week
DREAM
Discover yourself!
Reach for the stars!
Expect great things!
Aim higher with a Winning Outcome and
Make it come true!
Thanks for indulging me on the Twenty Questions. I hope you realize that you all have lots of resources to turn to when you've got questions or issues. Beyond the weekly meetings, you probably have lots of those resources right at your fingertips in the form of your weekly meeting materials. Don't forget to read them!
This Week
For many of you it's Back To School Time. Well, for us it's going to be Back To Goal Time. This week we're going to talk about goal setting and making sure you've always got something to strive for.
Kudos
This past week we gave Kathy her 15 pound award, awarded Dennis his 25 pound star, celebrated 75 pounds lost with Rosemary, and gave Kym her goal charm. Keep it up!
Product of the Week
Weight Watchers Flavored Snack Bars - check out our new flavor! We've just received shipments of our new Blueberry Crumb Cake bar, which will be replacing our Cinnamon Swirl bar. Give it a try, it's great! Also, this is a great time to stock up on the Cinnamon Swirl if it's your favorite. Get it while supplies last. $4.50 per box.
Non-WW Product of the Week
Okay, it's been a pretty mild summer, but this past week, it has been awfully hot. I finally cracked and needed a frozen snack. So this week I'm going to be enjoying Sugar-Free Fudgsicles. Just 40 calories? Darn right!
Recipe of the Week
10-Minute Tiramisu
Serves 6
4 Points
3/4 cup boiling water
2 tsp instant espresso powder
1 Tbsp dark rum or 1/2 tsp rum extract
1 Tbsp sugar
1 5 oz package sponge dessert shells
1-1/2 14 oz packages fat-free vanilla pudding cups
3/4 cup thawed frozen fat-free whipped topping
2 Tbsp grated semisweet chocolate
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Combine the boiling water, espresso powder, rum, and sugar in a small bowl; stir until the sugar and espresso powder are dissolved. Set aside to cool slightly.
Put a dessert shell on each of 6 dessert plates. Brush with the espresso mixture until saturated; set aside.
Put the pudding in a medium bowl. With a rubber spatula, gently fold in the whipped topping. Spread in each dessert shell, dividing evenly. Sprinkle with the grated chocolate and dust lightly with cocoa powder. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
-- from our new Best-Ever Desserts cookbook
Tip of the Week
Once you've created a goal, don't forget about it! Write it down and post it somewhere obvious - on a mirror, on the refrigerator, anywhere you'll regularly see it.
Quote of the Week
DREAM
Discover yourself!
Reach for the stars!
Expect great things!
Aim higher with a Winning Outcome and
Make it come true!
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