Hola!
How is it going? There has actually been little blue patches of sky down here in Payson! Yippee!!
This week we continue with our "10 Steps to Success." Come and see the rest of the 10 steps and find ways to really plug in and boost your weight loss success! Remember, the only difference between those who succeed and those who don't... the ones who succeed, try one more time!
Be sure to participate in all of the polls on the blog. Scroll down to see them all.
Have a great week and the next time I send and email--- it will be MARCH!!! Woo Hoo!
Monday, February 25, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
It's Dinner and there's no POINTS to eat!
Alright, we've all been there- it's time for dinner and there are little or no POINTS left to eat! What do you do? Cry and BLT yourself into eating 25 more POINTS than you would have, had you actually fixed a creative POINT-less meal?
So, here is what I did tonight on a very empty stomach and a slim POINT budget of 1.5 POINTS left for dinner. (Now how I got here is another story, for another day). What I did was, take some whole grain thin spaghetti, broke it up into about 1-2" pieces and browned it in a frying pan (no oil). I tossed this in the rice cooker with brown rice (Uncle Ben's) and the proper amount of H2O and bullion. Then I abandon my children, and headed out to the store for all of my favorite veggies; napa cabbage, snow peas, celery, carrots, broccoli, onions, green onions, water chestnuts, mushrooms, etc. I took these bad boys home and cut like a mad woman. I put a little canola and sesame seed oil in the pan and stir fried these guys to tender crisp. I seasoned them with garlic, ginger and soy sauce. I dished myself a half cup of the rice pilaf and then PILED on the veggies. It was so good and the family liked it too. I am EXTREMELY satisfied and very happy to have stuck to my POINTS target for today!
The great thing about this meal is that you can purchase Stir Fry Vegetables in the freezer section of the store to have on hand for a POINTS emergency. The rice can also be made in advance and frozen in smaller amounts for an instant meal. (If you have NO points, you can just eat the veggies :)
The main trick to surviving a "NO or low POINT" dinner is a little creativity and not panicking. Don't fool yourself into thinking that you can just "fast" until the next day, you will pick and snack until you have consumed more POINTS than you would have, had you just made something that was low POINTS and filling.
Hang in there! Be sure to send me your favorite ways to survive those POINT-deficient evenings!
So, here is what I did tonight on a very empty stomach and a slim POINT budget of 1.5 POINTS left for dinner. (Now how I got here is another story, for another day). What I did was, take some whole grain thin spaghetti, broke it up into about 1-2" pieces and browned it in a frying pan (no oil). I tossed this in the rice cooker with brown rice (Uncle Ben's) and the proper amount of H2O and bullion. Then I abandon my children, and headed out to the store for all of my favorite veggies; napa cabbage, snow peas, celery, carrots, broccoli, onions, green onions, water chestnuts, mushrooms, etc. I took these bad boys home and cut like a mad woman. I put a little canola and sesame seed oil in the pan and stir fried these guys to tender crisp. I seasoned them with garlic, ginger and soy sauce. I dished myself a half cup of the rice pilaf and then PILED on the veggies. It was so good and the family liked it too. I am EXTREMELY satisfied and very happy to have stuck to my POINTS target for today!
The great thing about this meal is that you can purchase Stir Fry Vegetables in the freezer section of the store to have on hand for a POINTS emergency. The rice can also be made in advance and frozen in smaller amounts for an instant meal. (If you have NO points, you can just eat the veggies :)
The main trick to surviving a "NO or low POINT" dinner is a little creativity and not panicking. Don't fool yourself into thinking that you can just "fast" until the next day, you will pick and snack until you have consumed more POINTS than you would have, had you just made something that was low POINTS and filling.
Hang in there! Be sure to send me your favorite ways to survive those POINT-deficient evenings!
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Warning- ANTS!!!
Wow!
The sun is shining and only 10 days left of Freezing Feb! Ok- I am sorry to all the ski lovers out there, but I am running out of nice thing to say about these teen temps! My "Polly Anna" is getting serious frostbite!
Alright this weeks meeting SPEAKS to me! I am going to hit a meeting in Provo this week for sure. Along with Jack Canfields 10 steps to success, we are discussing how our attitude and thoughts can make all of the difference. We really are unkind to ourselves at times and don't give ourselves credit for all of the wonderful things we ARE good at! Come this week and learn how to defeat the ANTS in our lives! (you have to come and see what ANTs are)
OK- there are links below to, two of the BEST articles I have read in a long while. Please click the links and take the time to read them. They are both quite short and full of wonderful insight!!!
This is a FANTASTIC article on "The Twilight Zone"- a real help with Plateaus!
http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=44241
A VERY excellent article on "ZERO Point Foods" and the REAL rules about them!
http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=40701
Have a great week and don't forget to vote on the latest survey and check out the results of the past ones. Very interesting stuff!
See you in the Meetings!!
The sun is shining and only 10 days left of Freezing Feb! Ok- I am sorry to all the ski lovers out there, but I am running out of nice thing to say about these teen temps! My "Polly Anna" is getting serious frostbite!
Alright this weeks meeting SPEAKS to me! I am going to hit a meeting in Provo this week for sure. Along with Jack Canfields 10 steps to success, we are discussing how our attitude and thoughts can make all of the difference. We really are unkind to ourselves at times and don't give ourselves credit for all of the wonderful things we ARE good at! Come this week and learn how to defeat the ANTS in our lives! (you have to come and see what ANTs are)
OK- there are links below to, two of the BEST articles I have read in a long while. Please click the links and take the time to read them. They are both quite short and full of wonderful insight!!!
This is a FANTASTIC article on "The Twilight Zone"- a real help with Plateaus!
http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=44241
A VERY excellent article on "ZERO Point Foods" and the REAL rules about them!
http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=40701
Have a great week and don't forget to vote on the latest survey and check out the results of the past ones. Very interesting stuff!
See you in the Meetings!!
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Clever & Funny Activity Quotes
-Practice, which some regard as a chore, should be approached as just about the most pleasant recreation ever devised, besides being a necessary part of golf. ~Babe Didrickson
-It's not enough just to swing at the ball. You've got to loosen your girdle and let 'er fly. ~Babe Didrickson
-If it weren't for the fact that the TV set and the refrigerator are so far apart, some of us wouldn't get any exercise at all. ~Joey Adams
-The word aerobics came about when the gym instructors got together and said, "If we're going to charge $10 an hour, we can't call it jumping up and down." ~Rita Rudner
-I have to exercise in the morning before my brain figures out what I'm doing. ~Marsha Doble
-I really don't think I need buns of steel. I'd be happy with buns of cinnamon. ~Ellen DeGeneres
-Aerobics: a series of strenuous exercises which help convert fats, sugars, and starches into aches, pains, and cramps. ~Author Unknown
-Exercise is a dirty word. Every time I hear it, I wash my mouth out with chocolate. ~Author Unknown
-An hour of basketball feels like 15 minutes. An hour on a treadmill feels like a weekend in traffic school. ~David Walters
-I consider exercise vulgar. It makes people smell. ~Alec Yuill Thornton
-If your dog is fat, you're not getting enough exercise. ~Author Unknown
-I am pushing sixty. That is enough exercise for me. ~Mark Twain
-Exercise is the yuppie version of bulimia. ~Barbara Ehrenreich
-Whenever I feel like exercise, I lie down until the feeling passes. ~Robert M. Hutchins
-It's not enough just to swing at the ball. You've got to loosen your girdle and let 'er fly. ~Babe Didrickson
-If it weren't for the fact that the TV set and the refrigerator are so far apart, some of us wouldn't get any exercise at all. ~Joey Adams
-The word aerobics came about when the gym instructors got together and said, "If we're going to charge $10 an hour, we can't call it jumping up and down." ~Rita Rudner
-I have to exercise in the morning before my brain figures out what I'm doing. ~Marsha Doble
-I really don't think I need buns of steel. I'd be happy with buns of cinnamon. ~Ellen DeGeneres
-Aerobics: a series of strenuous exercises which help convert fats, sugars, and starches into aches, pains, and cramps. ~Author Unknown
-Exercise is a dirty word. Every time I hear it, I wash my mouth out with chocolate. ~Author Unknown
-An hour of basketball feels like 15 minutes. An hour on a treadmill feels like a weekend in traffic school. ~David Walters
-I consider exercise vulgar. It makes people smell. ~Alec Yuill Thornton
-If your dog is fat, you're not getting enough exercise. ~Author Unknown
-I am pushing sixty. That is enough exercise for me. ~Mark Twain
-Exercise is the yuppie version of bulimia. ~Barbara Ehrenreich
-Whenever I feel like exercise, I lie down until the feeling passes. ~Robert M. Hutchins
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Fun Fun Fun!!!
Hi Everyone!
10 days down- 19 to go (yes, I am counting down the days until the end of February :)
Hey, I hope you all have a great Valentine's Day. If you don't have a Honey, or yours is a little unromantic- treat yourself to something you love, a bouquet of beautiful flowers for your table, a pedicure, a ski trip, a massage or a long bubble bath! Live it up a bit!
This week we are talking about what we used to do for fun as kids. I loved to go for long bike rides and just run around the neighborhood. We all NEED to be active, but can we find ways to take hints from our past and get moving doing some things that we LOVE to do, rather than HAVE to do? Come and join us and share some of your old time favorite ways to have fun and new ways to more more!
Be sure to checkout the below recipes! They look FANTASTIC!! Oh, and I am going to leave the survey's open to see ongoing results. If you have not been able to vote before, please visit the blog and vote. It looks like the "I mostly stick to my points target" is in the lead.
Have a great week and see you soon!
Marion 
10 days down- 19 to go (yes, I am counting down the days until the end of February :)
Hey, I hope you all have a great Valentine's Day. If you don't have a Honey, or yours is a little unromantic- treat yourself to something you love, a bouquet of beautiful flowers for your table, a pedicure, a ski trip, a massage or a long bubble bath! Live it up a bit!
This week we are talking about what we used to do for fun as kids. I loved to go for long bike rides and just run around the neighborhood. We all NEED to be active, but can we find ways to take hints from our past and get moving doing some things that we LOVE to do, rather than HAVE to do? Come and join us and share some of your old time favorite ways to have fun and new ways to more more!
Be sure to checkout the below recipes! They look FANTASTIC!! Oh, and I am going to leave the survey's open to see ongoing results. If you have not been able to vote before, please visit the blog and vote. It looks like the "I mostly stick to my points target" is in the lead.
Have a great week and see you soon!
Marion Meat Loaf By- Jodi
1 lbs Ground Turkey breast
¼ C dry bread crumbs
¼ C egg beaters
¼ C chopped onion
1 t Salt
½ t sage
Dash pepper
Sauce-
3 t Splenda brown sugar
¼ C ketchup
¼ t nutmeg
1 t dry mustard
Mix all ingredients together (except sauce). Form into a loaf. Spray loaf pan with Pam. Spread with sauce and bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Serves 6- 3 POINTS per serving.
Grilled Chicken Tostadas By Lynda Broadbent
Marinade-
½ C lime juice
¼ C soy sauce
1 T honey
2 t minced garlic
1 ½ t chili powder
Tostadas-
6 BS chicken thighs or breasts
8 small corn tortillas
1 ½ C shredded lettuce
Optional toppings- Cheese, guacamole, sour cream, olives, cilantro, green onions
Instructions:
Place the chicken thighs in a gallon-size zip-lock bag and add all the marinade ingredients. Press the air out of the bag and seal it. Turn the bag to thoroughly coat the chicken, place it in a bowl, and refrigerate it for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight), turning the bag occasionally. Remove the meat from the refrigerator 20 minutes before you want to start grilling. Prepare a charcoal fire or set a gas grill to medium-high, close the lid, and heat until hot -- about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the thighs from the bag and discard the marinade. Grill the chicken until it's no longer pink inside, about 4 to 5 minutes per side on a gas grill. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for about 5 minutes before cutting it into 1/2-inch strips. Spray both sides of the tortillas with vegetable oil spray. Grill them on each side until they turn slightly brown, about 1 minute on a gas grill. Before removing the tortillas from the grill, sprinkle each one with 1 tablespoon of cheese. To serve, layer the tortillas with shredded lettuce, the chicken strips, the remaining cheese, and any additional toppings. Serves 6 (4 pts) to 8 (3 pts) You will need to add points for any of the optional toppings.
1 lbs Ground Turkey breast
¼ C dry bread crumbs
¼ C egg beaters
¼ C chopped onion
1 t Salt
½ t sage
Dash pepper
Sauce-
3 t Splenda brown sugar
¼ C ketchup
¼ t nutmeg
1 t dry mustard
Mix all ingredients together (except sauce). Form into a loaf. Spray loaf pan with Pam. Spread with sauce and bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Serves 6- 3 POINTS per serving.
Grilled Chicken Tostadas By Lynda Broadbent
Marinade-
½ C lime juice
¼ C soy sauce
1 T honey
2 t minced garlic
1 ½ t chili powder
Tostadas-
6 BS chicken thighs or breasts
8 small corn tortillas
1 ½ C shredded lettuce
Optional toppings- Cheese, guacamole, sour cream, olives, cilantro, green onions
Instructions:
Place the chicken thighs in a gallon-size zip-lock bag and add all the marinade ingredients. Press the air out of the bag and seal it. Turn the bag to thoroughly coat the chicken, place it in a bowl, and refrigerate it for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight), turning the bag occasionally. Remove the meat from the refrigerator 20 minutes before you want to start grilling. Prepare a charcoal fire or set a gas grill to medium-high, close the lid, and heat until hot -- about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the thighs from the bag and discard the marinade. Grill the chicken until it's no longer pink inside, about 4 to 5 minutes per side on a gas grill. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for about 5 minutes before cutting it into 1/2-inch strips. Spray both sides of the tortillas with vegetable oil spray. Grill them on each side until they turn slightly brown, about 1 minute on a gas grill. Before removing the tortillas from the grill, sprinkle each one with 1 tablespoon of cheese. To serve, layer the tortillas with shredded lettuce, the chicken strips, the remaining cheese, and any additional toppings. Serves 6 (4 pts) to 8 (3 pts) You will need to add points for any of the optional toppings.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Eating in or out.. that is the Question!
Hello!!
Hi everyone! What a winter we are having! I can say, I am truly impressed! You know I was thinking, it's pretty good that February is the shortest month of the year! Hey, and the warmer season has the longest months! COOL! Or should I say... WARM!!
Anyway- this week we are discussing the great adventure of EATING OUT!!! (Say it like "Pigs in Space..." from the Muppet Show) Well, as you all know, eating out has become a standard part of our culture. Even ten years ago, eating out was not as prevalent as it is today. We all are going to be faced with the challenges that it poses. So be sure to hit your meeting this week, and learn and share some secrets to success! Eating can be a part of your life and you CAN lose weight at the same time!
Recipes, recipes- calling for all recipes. This week I want to hear some of your favorite treats. Valentine's Day is coming up and we want to treat our loved ones to something maybe a little lighter that 20 points per slice! Send me your favorites! I added the chocolate kiss and cherry brownies below! If you have not tried them, wow- they ROCK!!!
Hey- the results of the weight loss survey are in and here the are-
70% lose .6 to 1.2 pounds per week
20% lose 0 to .4 pounds per week
10% lose 2+ pounds per week
A new survey is posted, be sure to vote.
See you in Meeting!
Hi everyone! What a winter we are having! I can say, I am truly impressed! You know I was thinking, it's pretty good that February is the shortest month of the year! Hey, and the warmer season has the longest months! COOL! Or should I say... WARM!!
Anyway- this week we are discussing the great adventure of EATING OUT!!! (Say it like "Pigs in Space..." from the Muppet Show) Well, as you all know, eating out has become a standard part of our culture. Even ten years ago, eating out was not as prevalent as it is today. We all are going to be faced with the challenges that it poses. So be sure to hit your meeting this week, and learn and share some secrets to success! Eating can be a part of your life and you CAN lose weight at the same time!
Recipes, recipes- calling for all recipes. This week I want to hear some of your favorite treats. Valentine's Day is coming up and we want to treat our loved ones to something maybe a little lighter that 20 points per slice! Send me your favorites! I added the chocolate kiss and cherry brownies below! If you have not tried them, wow- they ROCK!!!
Hey- the results of the weight loss survey are in and here the are-
70% lose .6 to 1.2 pounds per week
20% lose 0 to .4 pounds per week
10% lose 2+ pounds per week
A new survey is posted, be sure to vote.
See you in Meeting!
Friday, February 1, 2008
Oil- Oil- Oil
I get asked a lot how I get my Healthy Oils in. Here are two of my favorite ways!
I use the 94% ff popcorn. In a microwave dish or on the stove, I put 2 teaspoons of olive oil and 1 pressed clove of garlic and cook until the garlic turns golden brown. I drizzle this over the popcorn. (2 POINTS for the oil and then 1 point for 5 C of the popcorn {4 points if you eat the whole bag}) I will do more oil if I am sharing with a bunch of people. I also like to shake a little parmesan cheese on top too. If you don't get carried away, it does not change the point value. YUMM! :)
Then for my grilled cheese, I just use 2 teaspoons of olive oil instead of butter. (1 tsp on each piece of bread) I like Prairie Grain Company- Whole Wheat Bread (1 POINT per slice. Lots of places carry it) I also like the ham from Costco. It is 2 pieces for 1 point. I use the 2% Swiss slices, 1 point. Anyway- I love this sandwich!
I use the 94% ff popcorn. In a microwave dish or on the stove, I put 2 teaspoons of olive oil and 1 pressed clove of garlic and cook until the garlic turns golden brown. I drizzle this over the popcorn. (2 POINTS for the oil and then 1 point for 5 C of the popcorn {4 points if you eat the whole bag}) I will do more oil if I am sharing with a bunch of people. I also like to shake a little parmesan cheese on top too. If you don't get carried away, it does not change the point value. YUMM! :)
Then for my grilled cheese, I just use 2 teaspoons of olive oil instead of butter. (1 tsp on each piece of bread) I like Prairie Grain Company- Whole Wheat Bread (1 POINT per slice. Lots of places carry it) I also like the ham from Costco. It is 2 pieces for 1 point. I use the 2% Swiss slices, 1 point. Anyway- I love this sandwich!
Monday, January 28, 2008
The Big Game!
Hola Amigos!
WOW- can you say SNOW... I mean BLIZZARD? I drove back from Provo at noon today (Monday) and truly almost cried. Without exaggeration, between Spanish Fork and Payson was virtually a white out. I sure hope you all are home safe and warm and can just hunker down for a while. UNBELIEVABLE!!!
Anyway- on to the exciting meeting topic this week- THE BIG GAME! Are you all ready and excited? This week we will be discussing the many different Offensive and Defensive strategies we need to WIN the big games (parties and celebrations) as we attend the Super Bowl and throughout the year. Come with your pens in hand and ideas ready to share.
The results of this weeks Blog survey are:
How much of your Weekly Points Allowance do you eat?
16% eat 0
8% eat 1-15
16% eat 16-25
58% eat 26-35
Short and sweet this week, and I'll leave you with this:
WOW- can you say SNOW... I mean BLIZZARD? I drove back from Provo at noon today (Monday) and truly almost cried. Without exaggeration, between Spanish Fork and Payson was virtually a white out. I sure hope you all are home safe and warm and can just hunker down for a while. UNBELIEVABLE!!!
Anyway- on to the exciting meeting topic this week- THE BIG GAME! Are you all ready and excited? This week we will be discussing the many different Offensive and Defensive strategies we need to WIN the big games (parties and celebrations) as we attend the Super Bowl and throughout the year. Come with your pens in hand and ideas ready to share.
The results of this weeks Blog survey are:
How much of your Weekly Points Allowance do you eat?
16% eat 0
8% eat 1-15
16% eat 16-25
58% eat 26-35
Short and sweet this week, and I'll leave you with this:
"You will never be the person you can be, if pressure, tension, and discipline are taken out of your life."
Dr. James G. Bilkey
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Caught in the Act!
You know in meeting, I was sharing my really bad habit of BLT-ing myself to DEATH! Well, I just had to show you the picture of me being "caught in the act" of stealing super yummy brisket from my Dad's dinner plate on Christmas Eve! It is shameful I know, and I am getting a lot better... just watch out if you sit next to me at a meal! (FYI- My 91 year old grandmother, Marion, is next to me, my husband, David is across from me, my sister Aly and her husband, Darrin are next to David and my Mom is at the end)
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Activity Poll Results
Alright here are the poll results from last week.
37% earn 1-10 Activity Points each week
31% earn 11-20 Activity Points each week
18% earn 21-30 Activity Points each week
12% earn 30+ Activity Points each week
Very interesting results. Remember that Weight Watchers recommends that you add 2 activity points a week until you reach 28. Go slow and BE KIND to yourself! But hey- get out there and give yourself something that no one else can- a healthier body!
37% earn 1-10 Activity Points each week
31% earn 11-20 Activity Points each week
18% earn 21-30 Activity Points each week
12% earn 30+ Activity Points each week
Very interesting results. Remember that Weight Watchers recommends that you add 2 activity points a week until you reach 28. Go slow and BE KIND to yourself! But hey- get out there and give yourself something that no one else can- a healthier body!
Monday, January 21, 2008
Let go...
I just realized that it is Monday and I need to drop you all a note! I hope you are having a great long weekend. I am. We cleaned out the laundry room! The kids LOVED that one! hee hee :)
Anyway- this week we are going to talk about the wonderful and not-so-wonderful habits that we have acquired in our lives! Yes- we a going to delve into our week three materials and the 8 helpful habits. We will be examining the habits that we could maybe live without and some that we NEED to acquire! Come and have a great time.
Also, I believe that the Santaquin "At Work" meeting will be beginning this Tuesday. Yippee! Please contact the Santaquin City Offices for more information. We will sure miss you, Wednesday nights in Payson, but you will have the greatest time, and being close to home, will be a big bonus for many of you! Remember that you are always welcome in Payson. :)
Be sure to check out the recipes below and please keep sending them!
In closing remember,
"Your biggest break can come from never quitting. Being at the right place at the right time can only happen when you keep moving toward the next opportunity."
-Arthur Pine
Anyway- this week we are going to talk about the wonderful and not-so-wonderful habits that we have acquired in our lives! Yes- we a going to delve into our week three materials and the 8 helpful habits. We will be examining the habits that we could maybe live without and some that we NEED to acquire! Come and have a great time.
Also, I believe that the Santaquin "At Work" meeting will be beginning this Tuesday. Yippee! Please contact the Santaquin City Offices for more information. We will sure miss you, Wednesday nights in Payson, but you will have the greatest time, and being close to home, will be a big bonus for many of you! Remember that you are always welcome in Payson. :)
Be sure to check out the recipes below and please keep sending them!
In closing remember,
"Your biggest break can come from never quitting. Being at the right place at the right time can only happen when you keep moving toward the next opportunity."
-Arthur Pine
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Friday AM Payson Meeting
If any of you are interested in attending WW at ParkView Elementary in Payson, 7:30 am on Friday mornings, please contact Keri Glazier at ParkView 465-6010 or email Keri ( keri.glazier@nebo.edu ) with your name and phone number. You'll have to prepay for 12 weeks ($96 for $9 members) If you are new (or know someone who would be) it is $135 for the 12 week program. (if you are in your first 8 weeks of the program, we would pro-rate it) It would be a great asset to our community!
January Blues
In talking to a ton of members and lifetime members, there seems to be a disheartening trend. While the holidays were a challenge, January seems to be kicking our collective bums- for some. I have heard it over and over, "I am being so 'good,' and the scale is not cooperating!" I don't know if there is any science behind my theory, but our bodies just seem to be reacting to the change in our eating from the holidays. Maybe they are stubbornly holding on to the little "extra" we gained. Maybe it likes "treat" fat. :) I don't know if that is the "real" reason- but it FEELS true.
Just hang in there. Please be patient with yourself. You can bring this around, by following the plan and getting active. Your body will respond. You can do this. We all can!
DON'T FORGET:
BLT's add up and sabotage our efforts
Measure, measure, measure!
Tracking really WORKS!
Good Health Guidelines- pick your most challenging one and conquer it THIS MONTH! :)
Please ask for help! Find a goose you like and buddy up :)
Just hang in there. Please be patient with yourself. You can bring this around, by following the plan and getting active. Your body will respond. You can do this. We all can!
DON'T FORGET:
BLT's add up and sabotage our efforts
Measure, measure, measure!
Tracking really WORKS!
Good Health Guidelines- pick your most challenging one and conquer it THIS MONTH! :)
Please ask for help! Find a goose you like and buddy up :)
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
To DIE For Cherry Brownies... PPV Updated
My sister in law, Barbara, inspired this rendition of Kaleen's original Black Bean Brownies. Can I just say- WOW! I may just eat ONLY brownies today! These truly are DROP DEAD delicious! (unless you hate them, and then I apologize :)
2 pkg, Hershey’s Kisses Brownie Mix (2 - 1 lbs 4 oz mixes) Costco has a 6 pack
1 - 15 oz can black beans w/ liquid, pureed in the blender
4 egg whites
¼ C water
12 oz frozen cherries, cut in half (about 2 ½ C)
Puree beans in the blender with their juice, and the ¼ C water. Once pureed, add the egg whites and blend to incorporate. Pour blender contents into a bowl with the brownie mix. Mix until just moistened. Fold in Cherries. Do not over mix. Mix all ingredients together, until just mixed, do not over mix. Bake in a large glass 9x13 (mine is actually 10-1/4 x 15-1/4), greased baking dish, for 40 min, 375 degrees, and 10 min with the oven off. Cut into 42 squares . 2 PPV per brownie. You can leave out the cherries for the same POINT value.
2 pkg, Hershey’s Kisses Brownie Mix (2 - 1 lbs 4 oz mixes) Costco has a 6 pack
1 - 15 oz can black beans w/ liquid, pureed in the blender
4 egg whites
¼ C water
12 oz frozen cherries, cut in half (about 2 ½ C)
Puree beans in the blender with their juice, and the ¼ C water. Once pureed, add the egg whites and blend to incorporate. Pour blender contents into a bowl with the brownie mix. Mix until just moistened. Fold in Cherries. Do not over mix. Mix all ingredients together, until just mixed, do not over mix. Bake in a large glass 9x13 (mine is actually 10-1/4 x 15-1/4), greased baking dish, for 40 min, 375 degrees, and 10 min with the oven off. Cut into 42 squares . 2 PPV per brownie. You can leave out the cherries for the same POINT value.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Ready, Set, LOSE!!!
Hi Everyone!
What a great meeting last week! I hope you all found inspiration by our "Goose" discussion. Those geese are really cool and a great parallel for what happens for us in our Weight Watchers meetings. Let's band together and give each other the lift we all need to make it to our ultimate goal of a healthy weight and lifestyle. Dave, from Payson, sent me a great picture and poem(he wrote) that goes beautifully along with our Geese meeting. I posted it to my blog. Be sure to check it out.
Also, if you remember John, from Payson, told us about some great photos he found online. He sent them to me and I have posted them to the blog as well. They are well worth the look!
This week we are delving into our new "Kick Start" materials and program. There are a ton of great aspects about this new booklet, that will not only get our new members off to a great start, but jump start the rest of us too. Please don't miss this fun discussion that will enable you to rekindle your losses and motivation! Also, there are some yummy looking recipes in the materials.
OK- confession time- the only recipe I can think of is so NOT WW friendly. I think I am having holiday junk food withdrawal! So- if you have any great recipes to start off the New Year with- please send them to me! I NEED THEM!! I pulled my hamstring about 10 days ago and have had to lay off of the activity points- hence, I need to lay off of the FOOD points!! (You know- you shouldn't EAT activity points that you DON'T actually earn!) We'd all love to have some new fresh dishes! Send in your favorites ASAP!! I will post them to my blog as I get them!
Have a great day and remember:
"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time."
Thomas A. Edison
What a great meeting last week! I hope you all found inspiration by our "Goose" discussion. Those geese are really cool and a great parallel for what happens for us in our Weight Watchers meetings. Let's band together and give each other the lift we all need to make it to our ultimate goal of a healthy weight and lifestyle. Dave, from Payson, sent me a great picture and poem(he wrote) that goes beautifully along with our Geese meeting. I posted it to my blog. Be sure to check it out.
Also, if you remember John, from Payson, told us about some great photos he found online. He sent them to me and I have posted them to the blog as well. They are well worth the look!
This week we are delving into our new "Kick Start" materials and program. There are a ton of great aspects about this new booklet, that will not only get our new members off to a great start, but jump start the rest of us too. Please don't miss this fun discussion that will enable you to rekindle your losses and motivation! Also, there are some yummy looking recipes in the materials.
OK- confession time- the only recipe I can think of is so NOT WW friendly. I think I am having holiday junk food withdrawal! So- if you have any great recipes to start off the New Year with- please send them to me! I NEED THEM!! I pulled my hamstring about 10 days ago and have had to lay off of the activity points- hence, I need to lay off of the FOOD points!! (You know- you shouldn't EAT activity points that you DON'T actually earn!) We'd all love to have some new fresh dishes! Send in your favorites ASAP!! I will post them to my blog as I get them!
Have a great day and remember:
"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time."
Thomas A. Edison
Friday, January 11, 2008
Birds of a Feather...
Dave, from Payson, sent me this beautiful picture and a poem he wrote. Thank you Dave!! You inspire us all!!
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
7 Ways to Dump the Diet Mindset
This is a great article I read on Weight Watchers.com It was very motivational!
http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?art_id=45811&tabnum=1&sc=45811&subnav=Health
http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?art_id=45811&tabnum=1&sc=45811&subnav=Health
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Smart Ones Recipe Contest
Hi Marion-
I wanted to let you know that Weight Watchers (Smart Ones) is starting a new product line with fruit in their entrees. In fact, they have a recipe contest going on right now that I thought you would like to know about. The grand prize is $5000 to the winner and the person's name and city/state will go on the box of Smart Ones. I just entered. It was really easy to do. You must include at least one fruit in the recipe, and also you have to write an essay with a maximum of 300 words. Anyway, I will send you a link in case you are interested!
http://www.eatyourbest.com/recipecontest/index.aspx#'
Erica
I wanted to let you know that Weight Watchers (Smart Ones) is starting a new product line with fruit in their entrees. In fact, they have a recipe contest going on right now that I thought you would like to know about. The grand prize is $5000 to the winner and the person's name and city/state will go on the box of Smart Ones. I just entered. It was really easy to do. You must include at least one fruit in the recipe, and also you have to write an essay with a maximum of 300 words. Anyway, I will send you a link in case you are interested!
http://www.eatyourbest.com/recipecontest/index.aspx#'
Erica
Monday, January 7, 2008
1 Week Down- 51 to GO!!
Hell-oooooooo! (you know, like Tigger)
So how was your first week of the New Year? Mine ROCKED!!!!
I hit LIFETIME on Friday!
I am a little excited- as you can tell! I just had to share!!!
Now on to business! WOW did we have a lot of new folks join us last week- and we are expecting more through the rest of the month. Just to let you know, we are offering free registration for a limited time, if you prepay for 10 weeks. So spread the word! Remember new members or rejoining members (in Payson or Spanish Fork) need to come at 6:30-6:45pm to sign up. The Getting Started Meeting begins at 7pm. Provo has many Getting Started meetings and they are listed at http://weightwatchersofsaltlakecityinc.com/ Please check it out.
This weeks meeting addresses the very crux of what makes Weight Watchers so unique- our meetings and FABULOUS members. We will be discussing the reasons that meetings make all of the difference. You know- I missed about 2 meetings as a member! Seriously, they make all the difference in the world!! So carve out some time in your busy life and come and see us!
And to our Payson Early Birds , please don't forget to let our "Week Two" members cut in line (in Payson) so they can make it to their special 5:10 meeting! You know, your dedication to the program and YOURSELF is an inspiration and we are always so glad to see you there with bells on each week!
I am starting a blog. I am not sure how it is going to go quite yet- but we'll see. The address is meltingmarion.blogspot.com I will try to post the weekly message and recipes. Let me know if you have any ideas.
Have a great week and take a few minutes each day to take care of yourself!
So how was your first week of the New Year? Mine ROCKED!!!!
I hit LIFETIME on Friday!
I am a little excited- as you can tell! I just had to share!!!
Now on to business! WOW did we have a lot of new folks join us last week- and we are expecting more through the rest of the month. Just to let you know, we are offering free registration for a limited time, if you prepay for 10 weeks. So spread the word! Remember new members or rejoining members (in Payson or Spanish Fork) need to come at 6:30-6:45pm to sign up. The Getting Started Meeting begins at 7pm. Provo has many Getting Started meetings and they are listed at http://weightwatchersofsaltlakecityinc.com/ Please check it out.
This weeks meeting addresses the very crux of what makes Weight Watchers so unique- our meetings and FABULOUS members. We will be discussing the reasons that meetings make all of the difference. You know- I missed about 2 meetings as a member! Seriously, they make all the difference in the world!! So carve out some time in your busy life and come and see us!
And to our Payson Early Birds , please don't forget to let our "Week Two" members cut in line (in Payson) so they can make it to their special 5:10 meeting! You know, your dedication to the program and YOURSELF is an inspiration and we are always so glad to see you there with bells on each week!
I am starting a blog. I am not sure how it is going to go quite yet- but we'll see. The address is meltingmarion.blogspot.com I will try to post the weekly message and recipes. Let me know if you have any ideas.
Have a great week and take a few minutes each day to take care of yourself!
