Newsletter, week of June 17th

Last Week

The Tools for Living are 10 ways to keep you focused and on track to meet your goals. Remember, weight loss is not just about food and exercise, it's about the right state of mind.

This Week

I've got a cure for weight loss. Want to know what it is? Show up and find out!

Kudos

Shawn reached her 40 pound milestone this week and Courtney got her first five pound star. Great job, ladies! And for those of you who celebrated on Monday night, I'm sorry to report that I can't find my sheet of celebrations. You'll just have to bask in the memory of last week's applause. :(

WW Product of the Week

Points Calculator - rumor has it that our Clairemont center has a bunch of these in stock! About the size of a powder compact, this little guy will calculate Points just like your PointsFinder. $10.00 and they go fast, so get 'em while they're here!

Non-WW Product of the Week

As the weather heats up, maybe you're looking for a cool frothy beverage. The folks at Starbucks have created a brand new Frappuccino for those of you who love orange creamsicles. Their Orange Creme Frappuccino Light clocks in at only 110 calories (without the whipped cream, of course). Customize your drink to see the nutritional information on their website here.

Recipe of the Week

Brown Rice and Edamame with Ginger-Lime Dressing
Serves 4
3 Points and Core

1/2 cup quick-cooking brown rice
1 1/2 cups frozen shelled edamame
1 tsp grated lime zest
3 Tbsp lime juice
1 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp grated peeled fresh ginger
1/4 tsp salt
1 carrot, shredded
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 small red onion, diced

Cook the rice according to package directions, omitting any butter or oil. Transfer the rice to a plate to cool. Meanwhile, bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add edamame and cook 5 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again. Set aside.

Whisk together the zest, lime juice, soy sauce, oil, ginger, and salt in a large bowl. Add the rice, edamame, carrot, bell pepper, and onion and toss to combine.

-- page 194, From Pantry to Plate

Tip of the Week

Are you a late night snacker? Find other ways of comforting or distracting yourself, including heading to bed early. Also evaluate your eating throughout the day. Are you snacking because you've eaten little throughout the day? If you must eat, plan ahead and keep some healthy snacks on hand.

Quote of the Week

"The cure for anything is salt water - sweat, tears or the sea." - Isak Dinesen