Newsletter, week of October 8th

Follow Up On Last Week’s Topic

Remember to focus on good nutrition. Reaching your weight goal isn’t just about eating less, it’s about eating the right kinds of food, too.

This Week’s Topic

Do you ever feel like you’ve lost focus? Learn how setting clear goals can get you back on track.

KUDOS: (from the Greek: acclaim or prestige resulting from notable achievement)

Both Lynn and Beverly celebrated 30 pounds of weight loss on Wednesday. Let’s give them a hand!

WW Products of the week

Complete Food Companion and Dining Out Companion - know the value of the foods you eat! These books have tons of items with their Points value and Core status listed. $9.00 each.

Non-WW product of the week

Getting tired of fruit flavored yogurt? Try something savory instead. Drain nonfat plain yogurt through cheesecloth or a coffee filter – overnight is usually enough. The result is a thick creamy yogurt that you can season to taste. Try Greek-inspired dill or Indian-inspired curry.

Recipe of the Week

Tequila Turkey with Lime and Cilantro
Makes 4 servings
6 Points

4 (1/4 pound) turkey breast cutlets
1 Tbsp Mexican, chili or taco seasoning
1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
2 (15 oz) cans hominy, rinsed and drained
½ cup reduced sodium chicken broth
2 Tbsp tequila
1 tsp grated lime zest
¼ tsp salt
2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
4 lime wedges

Place turkey cutlets between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound to ¼ inch thick. Sprinkle with Mexican seasoning. Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat; add cutlets and cook until browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer cutlets to a plate.

Set the same skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the hominy, broth, tequila, lime zest and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add turkey; simmer, covered, until heated through, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Make this Core by omitting the tequila. -- from Simply Bueno cookbook

Tip of the week

Mark your groceries with Points - After you get your groceries home, take a marker and mark the points right on the food item - this way you don't have to bother looking the points up when you are ready to make a meal or eat that food item. This makes following the program and tracking points easy.

Quote of the week

“All things are difficult before they are easy.” John Norley