Midweek
Minutes
July 27,
2013
Hello,
Winners!
Yikes! July is almost gone!
It's hot and humid! Although this is the heart of summer,
the school year draws ever nearer...and so does Labor Day. Are YOU where you
want to be? There is no greater
priority than to make time for yourself and your health and fitness. If you are
out of town, you can still check for a nearby WW meeting by calling
1-800-651-6000, or logging on to www.weightwatchers.com.
Actually, attendance at our meetings in
Superior and Hastings Sat. morning have been great, but it gives me pause to
think of the members who haven't been to a meeting this summer for whatever
reason. I've been there. In all my years as a member, who had to return 3 times,
I know the excuses we make and the procrastination we buy into and the misery we
feel being overweight. What needs to happen for you to make that commitment to
yourself to come and learn real-life skills? There is nothing more important
than health and fitness...the realistic, achievable way.
The following is a reprint from an old 2004
email of mine. This was the era of Points and not PointsPlus, so some
terminology has changed.
"I
was just reading some comments from some Weight Watchers online who really have
it together. A member is struggling with her weight.
Here's what she said: "I have written before about my dilemma
concerning weight loss. I am doing what the program says...I record every morsel
that goes into my mouth. I eat my activity points. I rarely eat my flex
points...I am just too full. I drink my water. And still I have lost only 5
pounds...I seem to be stuck there. Do I need to eat fewer points..I find that I
am stuffed most of the time because I have to make myself eat points when I am
certainly not hungry. I am beginning to think that I may need to switch diets
for awhile...I seem so resistent to this one. I have averaged not quite 1 pound
per week. Should I try the fast start two week course?? How is it different? I
need something to get myself unstuck from my 5 pounds. Any advice would be
welcome. I have tried so many diets that I have on hand the programs for other
plans. Getting desperate here."
The other
members said some GREAT things in response: "1 pound per week is exactly what
you should be losing. So pat yourself on the back, because you are doing things
right!!! And try to be patient and positive. The program is designed for 0.5-2
pounds per week of weightloss. This is because 0.5-2 pounds per week is normal,
healthy, and there are memberss who have experienced NO losses for weeks or even
months. Can you imagine the frustration of such a long plateau?! You know what
works when this happens? We stay on program, we try to adjust our diets to eat
even healthier food choices, we tweak our exercise routine...And eventually the
weightloss starts up again. That is what it takes. Weight loss is not a race, it
is not an overnight miracle, it is tough work sometimes. You can do it. Be
patient with your body. You didn't put the weight on overnight, and it won't
come off overnight. But if you stick to it, you'll get to goal. And if you
really focus on this as a lifestyle change, you'll maintain your
goal.maintainable weightloss. Studies show that if you lose it faster, you are
much more likely to regain the weight."
"I have had problems about being so impatient with my weightloss and it gets me into trouble all the time. I find that I just give up because it's taking too long. That's why I have had to restart the program so many times. This time I am making a promise not to be so impatient. I know that I can do it. I also think it's very important to see the good changes besides the weight. For example, are you feeling better? Do you feel more fit? Even take your measurements because you can sometimes you can see more of a change in your measurements than on the scale. I just feel that Weight Watchers is such a healthy and realistic program and will be easier to stick with for the rest of our lives."
"Each time I
have a bad WW day and start feeling unmotivated, I tell myself pretty much the
same.. anything NOW is better than anything I ever did in the past. So even if
it's a slight gain, I am eating so much healthier and much more conscientious
about what life has to offer me instead of just gobbling down everything to
fulfill nothing but calories."
and
finally...
"Life isn't fair!
Waaaah!
Have a good temper tantrum (I do think it helps sometimes).
Now, get over it, and get on with it! I know it sounds harsh, but sometimes it's exactly what I need to say to MYSELF, out loud, in front of the mirror, whenever I feel a pity party coming on in my life.
I WISH I didn't have to work so hard to lose and then maintain. It's not fair when "other people" seemingly are thin without trying. But you know what, they really aren't as numerous as you might think: 25% of Americans are obese (BMI>30), and up to half of us are overweight (BMI>25). So there's some company for our misery ;-)
All in all, I'd rather choose to struggle for the rest of my life with my food problem, than go back to being 171 lbs on my 5'3" frame, and unable to climb stairs without getting winded.
Another "affirmation" I use is to tell myself how well I'm doing at "not gaining." This is no mean feat. Think about that during the weeks when the weight doesn't come off. You're STILL ahead of the game, compared to where you started and how you were eating before WW.
There are many reasons why losing weight is so difficult - much of it has to do with our culture of food in this country. (It's not just you). Everything conspires against us, and it WOULD be much easier if we lived in a different sort of culture that actually promoted and affirmed healthy food choices everywhere we went. But, it isn't so (sigh). So it really IS us against the world. We truly ARE in a battle and it is not for the faint of heart.
By the way, maintenance doesn't get any easier, so just think about all the good practice you'll have at maintaining by the time you get to goal!
Hang in there and you'll make it, girl."
Have a good temper tantrum (I do think it helps sometimes).
Now, get over it, and get on with it! I know it sounds harsh, but sometimes it's exactly what I need to say to MYSELF, out loud, in front of the mirror, whenever I feel a pity party coming on in my life.
I WISH I didn't have to work so hard to lose and then maintain. It's not fair when "other people" seemingly are thin without trying. But you know what, they really aren't as numerous as you might think: 25% of Americans are obese (BMI>30), and up to half of us are overweight (BMI>25). So there's some company for our misery ;-)
All in all, I'd rather choose to struggle for the rest of my life with my food problem, than go back to being 171 lbs on my 5'3" frame, and unable to climb stairs without getting winded.
Another "affirmation" I use is to tell myself how well I'm doing at "not gaining." This is no mean feat. Think about that during the weeks when the weight doesn't come off. You're STILL ahead of the game, compared to where you started and how you were eating before WW.
There are many reasons why losing weight is so difficult - much of it has to do with our culture of food in this country. (It's not just you). Everything conspires against us, and it WOULD be much easier if we lived in a different sort of culture that actually promoted and affirmed healthy food choices everywhere we went. But, it isn't so (sigh). So it really IS us against the world. We truly ARE in a battle and it is not for the faint of heart.
By the way, maintenance doesn't get any easier, so just think about all the good practice you'll have at maintaining by the time you get to goal!
Hang in there and you'll make it, girl."
I just thought you might enjoy knowing how POSITIVE
these WW members are, and that we are NOT alone in our weightloss journey. COME
to the meetings! We NEED you, and you NEED them, for THIS is one of the main
reasons Weight Watchers had stood the test of time...it's
members!
YOU are ALL fabulous members, and I hope to see you
this week! Potluck in Superior??? You bet! Bring a friend! ---Zig
for your Member
Milestones!
Superior: -30.6
lbs.
Hastings: -13
lbs.
5 lb.
star
Meredith H.
(H)
Stephanie S.
(H)
BIGGEST
LOSER
JoAnne E.
(S)
Stephanie S.
(H)
Build a Smarter Salad
Here’s how to fill your bowl without
blowing your PointsPlus® budget
So much lettuce and veggies and fruit and, well, good stuff! So how bad could
a few croutons, cheese shreds and splashes of creamy dressing really be? Surely
their proximity to a generous helping of nutritious Weight Watchers Power Foods
counts for something, right? While eating more veggies is always a good
thing, you don’t want to cancel out your healthy efforts by eating too many high
PointsPlus value toppings. This month’s Routine: Ask yourself:
Is this worth the PointsPlus values? will help you build a
smarter, more satisfying salad.
The right way to veg out
Whether you’re at the supermarket or a restaurant salad bar, all kinds of tempting options are going to stare back at you. Before you dig in, think about what’s most appealing. After all, you want your salad to be delicious and full of ingredients you’ll be excited to eat. The trick is to limit the more indulgent picks (croutons, cheese, nuts, raisins) and bulk up your bowl with plenty of 0 PointsPlus value veggies.
At your meeting this week you’ll have a chance to play with your food by building a salad together. And of course you can use our Salad Bar Cheat Sheet (see below) any time to find just the right fixings and see how your selections add up. Which “expensive” additions are really worth it to you, and which ones won’t you miss too much?
Once you’ve narrowed down your list, these tricks will help get maximum satisfaction from your salad creation.
The right way to veg out
Whether you’re at the supermarket or a restaurant salad bar, all kinds of tempting options are going to stare back at you. Before you dig in, think about what’s most appealing. After all, you want your salad to be delicious and full of ingredients you’ll be excited to eat. The trick is to limit the more indulgent picks (croutons, cheese, nuts, raisins) and bulk up your bowl with plenty of 0 PointsPlus value veggies.
At your meeting this week you’ll have a chance to play with your food by building a salad together. And of course you can use our Salad Bar Cheat Sheet (see below) any time to find just the right fixings and see how your selections add up. Which “expensive” additions are really worth it to you, and which ones won’t you miss too much?
Once you’ve narrowed down your list, these tricks will help get maximum satisfaction from your salad creation.
- Boost the base. Iceberg and romaine lettuce are just the beginning. Try other greens like spinach, kale, endive or arugula for a tasty change of pace. Even throw in a generous handful of fresh herbs.
- Trim the fat. Cheeses and dressings often come in lighter varieties that taste almost as good as the original.
- Chop, chop! Slice and dice high PointsPlus value ingredients (olives, nuts, cheese, cooked bacon) into teeny pieces so they’re evenly distributed through the salad and you get a taste of them in every bite.
- Think fresh. Dried cranberries and raisins add a sweet punch to salads, but their concentrated sugars mean a higher PointsPlus value. Try fresh fruit like strawberries, blueberries, diced melon or fresh orange segments instead.
- Vary your protein. Do you default to the same old grilled chicken or hard-boiled egg for protein? Try lean shredded roast beef or turkey, drained canned beans or cooked shrimp (defrosted frozen pre-cooked shrimp are perfect).
- Be bold. Splurge on intensely flavored oil and vinegar like a chipotle-infused olive oil or high-quality aged balsamic vinegar to drizzle on salads or use in simple homemade dressings.
- Don’t forget cooked veggies. Grilled onions, zucchini, yellow squash, and bell peppers are fabulous tossed into a salad hot or cold. It's also a great way to use up any leftover grilled veggies from your barbecue.
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but so many SUPPLEMENTARYarticles about this week's meeting
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Lessons from Lifetime Members
By Melissa Sperl |
www.weightwatchers.com
Maintenance. You've spent all this time and lost all those pounds to get here, glorying in the idea that someday, your diet would be done. While maintaining your weight, you'd have only one challenge: Making your weight stay put.
Sounds easy enough, but if you have found that the mindgames of maintaining are almost as tough as losing, don't worry: You're not alone. Every Lifetime Member has met - and fought - their own maintenance monsters.
Having met your goal doesn't mean the diet is part of your past. As one Lifetime Member says, "Achieving your goal is not the end, it's just a new chapter." Keep up with your weight-loss buddies, go to Meetings, and visit the Message Boards whenever you can, so you stay connected with others who have been there, done that - just like you.
Here is some advice from real Lifetime Members to get you started.
Maintenance Motivation
"My biggest challenge in maintenance is staying motivated, so I'm trying to come up with a visual way to track my success with maintenance. I once saw on a message board that someone put a pretty stone in a glass vase for every pound she lost. I'm going to try something similar, but I'm having trouble finding the pretty stones!"
Becoming a "Lifer"
"The biggest challenge? Realizing that this is a part of life. REALLY. The process of losing was not a temporary thing we were doing. We changed our habits and behaviors ... hey, we totally changed our lifestyle. And it must be a permanent change if we want to maintain."
Facing the Fear
"When I reached my goal, I had to face a very new fear: regaining. It took a while for me to be able to recognize that having one bad day doesn't mean you're gaining all your weight back."
Keep Weighing In
"Weigh in at least once a month. If you're starting to slip, up it to once a week. You have to go with your gut. You know what to do."
Maintenance. You've spent all this time and lost all those pounds to get here, glorying in the idea that someday, your diet would be done. While maintaining your weight, you'd have only one challenge: Making your weight stay put.
Sounds easy enough, but if you have found that the mindgames of maintaining are almost as tough as losing, don't worry: You're not alone. Every Lifetime Member has met - and fought - their own maintenance monsters.
Having met your goal doesn't mean the diet is part of your past. As one Lifetime Member says, "Achieving your goal is not the end, it's just a new chapter." Keep up with your weight-loss buddies, go to Meetings, and visit the Message Boards whenever you can, so you stay connected with others who have been there, done that - just like you.
Here is some advice from real Lifetime Members to get you started.
Maintenance Motivation
"My biggest challenge in maintenance is staying motivated, so I'm trying to come up with a visual way to track my success with maintenance. I once saw on a message board that someone put a pretty stone in a glass vase for every pound she lost. I'm going to try something similar, but I'm having trouble finding the pretty stones!"
Becoming a "Lifer"
"The biggest challenge? Realizing that this is a part of life. REALLY. The process of losing was not a temporary thing we were doing. We changed our habits and behaviors ... hey, we totally changed our lifestyle. And it must be a permanent change if we want to maintain."
Facing the Fear
"When I reached my goal, I had to face a very new fear: regaining. It took a while for me to be able to recognize that having one bad day doesn't mean you're gaining all your weight back."
Keep Weighing In
"Weigh in at least once a month. If you're starting to slip, up it to once a week. You have to go with your gut. You know what to do."
Find ALL the
PANIC MOMENTS tips in SPACES on etools
Learn how to pack a
healthy, delicious picnic, no matter what the day has in store.
Where are you going this summer with your trusty
cooler, and how many bad things are you going to cram into it? It's easy to grab
a bag of chips and a can of soda for that day at the beach or outdoor concert,
but our nutrition and cooler experts tell us that there's a better way to plan a
day's worth of snacks and drinks.
"It's absolutely possible to pack a healthy,
well-rounded meal in the cooler," says WeightWatchers.com nutritionist and
recipe editor Leslie Fink, MS, RD."Coolers are portable refrigerators so
virtually any food you can eat cold has potential to be great out of your
cooler.
"When I go to the beach, I pack a fabulous
three-course lunch in a cooler filled with ice packs," says Fink. "The same
rules apply as for any other meal: think whole grains, lean protein, a little
bit of healthy fat, lots of fruit and veggies, and water. In a separate
container, pack some healthy, non-perishable snacks like roasted almonds,
pretzels and baked chips. Even cold pizza and gazpacho will do. Aim for a meal
that gives you a burst of quick energy from carbohydrates and then longer-term
energy from protein and some healthy fat."
Fink's favorite cooler lunch is a turkey wrap made
with a whole wheat tortilla spread with honey mustard and layered with thinly
sliced Fuji apples, cucumbers and smoked gouda cheese. She pairs it with carrots
and hummus, fresh fruit salad and a little something sweet like bite-size
brownies or mini chocolate chip cookies. Other great options include:
- a lean ham or roast beef sandwich with a little hummus, avocado, black bean spread or oil and vinegar.
- hard-boiled eggs with whole grain crackers and fresh fruit.
- cold chicken with vegetable-pasta salad.
- cold turkey meatloaf and grilled vegetables.
Kathleen Zelman MPH, RD, LD, spokeswoman for the
American Dietetic Association, WebMD's director of nutrition, and co-author of
numerous books including A Harvest of Healing Foods, packs enough to keep
her palate pleased on every trip.
"I'm fond of packing grain medleys, bean salads,
fruit, veggies, chicken breasts, and salsas," Zelman said. "There really is no
reason not to be able to keep any of this food cold because you can freeze your
juice or water bottles and let them serve as both beverages and cooling
elements."
And speaking of drinks, Fink has a simple mantra:
"Water, water, water." Juice and soda are fine in moderation, but bear in mind
that caffeine is a diuretic and can cause you to lose fluid so go light on the
iced lattes. Flavored seltzer always makes a better choice than sugary or
caffeinated sodas. And sure, toss in a few light beers if you're so inclined —
"Just make sure to keep hydrated with lots of H2O," says Fink.
Cooler packing tips
Sofia Romano has a cool job. As the manager at KeepYourCooler.com (designer of trendy and useful coolers) she tests new and unique ways to put food on ice, and while minding her PointsPlus values, she brings a cooler everywhere she goes.
Sofia Romano has a cool job. As the manager at KeepYourCooler.com (designer of trendy and useful coolers) she tests new and unique ways to put food on ice, and while minding her PointsPlus values, she brings a cooler everywhere she goes.
"I can't imagine how anyone lives without a cooler,"
Romano said. "I pack mine right, and eat great while my friends indulge in some
way-over-my-PointsPlus target (albeit sometimes delicious) fast
food." How she does it:
Sofia's Tips:
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Keep it cold. Take food straight from fridge to cooler.
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If the cooler is half full, put some ice in a baggie or use frozen water bottles to fill it up. “Space allows air to circulate which will not keep your food as fresh.”
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“Loose ice is damaging to soft side coolers; go with plastic or use ice packs.”
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Cold air travels down, so place beverages in the cooler first and what should not be frozen on top.
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Don't stash your cooler in the sun, or in a hot car.
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Packed correctly, beverages should stay cold for two to eight hours depending on how you pack and how much ice you use. Food, not so long.
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A cooler is not meant to re-chill food that has remained at a temperature of 40°F or above for one hour or more. Only food that has remained at safe temperatures should be placed back into the cooler.
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Fill ‘er up: A full cooler will maintain temperatures longer than a half-empty cooler.
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Coolers can be used for cooling AND keeping foods warm. Use warming gel packs and stuff kitchen towels around dishes.
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There is an art to packing: put the hard, cold stuff on the bottom, add ice, then the squashable stuff at the top.
NEXT WEEK'S
TOPIC:
We'll be talking about how to"Turn your Slip-ups into
SUCCESSES!"
and
How it went with
this month's routine?
Routine:
Before eating anything, ask yourself,
"Is this worth the PointsPlus values?"
"Is this worth the PointsPlus values?"
Member
Recipes
Apple Cider
Slaw
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups cabbage slaw mix
2 medium firm red apples, cored and coarsely
chopped {about 2 cups}
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
For dressing combine vinegar, sugar, oil, celery seed and
salt in bowl; whisk until blended.
For slaw, place slaw mix in large bowl. Add apples celery
and almonds to slaw mix.
Pour dressing over slaw, toss to coat. Cover and
refrigerate at least 2 hours to allow flavors to blend.
Yields about 14 servings.
2 PP per serving
Waldorf
Salad
1/4 cup low fat plain yogurt
2 apples, diced
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup sliced celery
2 tbsp chopped toasted walnuts
lettuce leaves, optional
1. Combine all ingredients except walnuts and lettuce leaves and toss well.
2. Place on lettuce leaves if desired and garnish with walnuts.
Yield: 4 Servings Serving Size: about 1 Cup @ 4 PP
2 apples, diced
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup sliced celery
2 tbsp chopped toasted walnuts
lettuce leaves, optional
1. Combine all ingredients except walnuts and lettuce leaves and toss well.
2. Place on lettuce leaves if desired and garnish with walnuts.
Yield: 4 Servings Serving Size: about 1 Cup @ 4 PP
Fresh, Fabulous and Skinny, Chicken
Caesar BLT Main Course Salad
12 strips Oscar Meyer Center Cut Bacon, see shopping tip
12 cups romaine lettuce (3 cups per salad)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups (8oz) chicken breasts, cooked with skin removed, cut into bite-size
pieces
24 Milton’s Original Multi-Grain Baked Snack Crackers
½ cup or Ken’s Steak House Lite Caesar dressing or Cardini Light Caesar
Vinaigrette
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, Champagne vinegar, or red wine
vinegar
4 tablespoons (1 oz) fresh shredded Parmesan cheese, for
topping
1. To cook the bacon-place on a microwave-safe plate two
sheets of paper towels. Lay on top of paper towels 6 slices of bacon in a single
layer.
Lay another 2 sheets of paper towels on top of bacon. Cook
in microwave until crisp (~ 4 to 5 minutes). Blot the cook pieces and set side.
Repeat the steps with remaining 6 pieces, using more paper towels.
2. In a large bowl, add lettuce, tomatoes, chicken and
crackers. Crumble all the bacon into the bowl. Add dressing, vinegar and toss
well. Add more dressing, if desired.
Shopping Tip
You might be familiar with Milton’s wonderful Multi-Grain bread but did you know they make great snack-size crackers? Fairly new to the stores are Milton’s Baked Snack Crackers.
You might be familiar with Milton’s wonderful Multi-Grain bread but did you know they make great snack-size crackers? Fairly new to the stores are Milton’s Baked Snack Crackers.
We’re using their multi-grain but the whole wheat would
work too. They’re super tasty and great to use instead of croutons, in any
salad. Many supermarkets carry them.
Check Milton’s website to find where they’re sold in your
area,
http://www.miltonsbaking.com/. If you can’t find
them, choose a small reduced-fat baked cracker.
We’ve combed the supermarket shelves looking for one of
the leanest regular bacon choices and Oscar Meyer Center Cut Bacon is our
favorite, compared to most regular bacon.
It’s much lower in fat and calories, 3 slices contain 70
calories and 4.5 grams of fat. Once cooked on paper towels, most of the fat
soaks into the paper, not in the bacon.
Most supermarkets carry Ken’s Steak House Light Caesar
dressing or Cardini’s Light Caesar Vinaigrette. If you can’t find them, use your
favorite light Caesar or light Italian style dressing.
We love the packages of cooked chicken at Trader Joe’s. We
used their chicken breast strips and cut them into bite-size
pieces.
Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS
8
Weight Watchers Recipes -
Delicious Weight Watchers Points Plus Italian Pasta Salad Recipe. (7 Points
Plus)
4-oz. tricolor rotini (corkscew)
pasta, uncooked
3/4 cup (3 oz.) cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sliced zucchini
1/4 cup chopped, seeded tomato
3 tbsp. fat-free Italian dressing
2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
3/4 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. granulated sugar substitute (such as Splenda)
1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp. pepper
3/4 cup (3 oz.) cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sliced zucchini
1/4 cup chopped, seeded tomato
3 tbsp. fat-free Italian dressing
2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
3/4 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. granulated sugar substitute (such as Splenda)
1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp. pepper
Cook pasta
according to pkg. directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; rinse with cold
water, and drain. Add cheese, zucchini, and tomato, tossing gently.
Combine Italian dressing and remaining 5 ingredients, stirring well with a wire whisk.
Add vinegar mixture to pasta mixture, and toss gently. Cover and chill 1 hr. Toss gently before serving.
6 (1/2 cup) servings
(7 Ponts Plus)
Combine Italian dressing and remaining 5 ingredients, stirring well with a wire whisk.
Add vinegar mixture to pasta mixture, and toss gently. Cover and chill 1 hr. Toss gently before serving.
6 (1/2 cup) servings
(7 Ponts Plus)
Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino you can
make
Ingredients for Frappuccino:
⅔ cup double-strength regular or decaf coffee, chilled,
see prep tip
⅔ cup (1%) low-fat milk, see substitution tip
2 tablespoons caramel topping
4 packages Splenda, Stevia, Equal or your favorite sugar
substitute
2 teaspoons sugar
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2¾ cups ice
Ingredients for Topping:
Light whipped cream or light vanilla flavored whipped
cream, see shopping tip
1½ teaspoons caramel topping
Instructions
1. Combine chilled coffee, milk, 2 tablespoons caramel
topping, Splenda, sugar, vanilla and ice in a blender. Blend on high speed until
ice is crushed and drink is smooth. Pour into 2 glasses.
2. Top each glass with 2 tablespoons whipped cream and
drizzle about ¾ teaspoon caramel topping over each.
3. Serve at once with a straw, if desired
Makes 2-(12 oz) drinks @ 4 PP
Skinny Strawberry
Shortcake
5 cups (~2 pints), fresh strawberries, sliced
2 cups fresh blueberries
½ cup store-bought prepared strawberry glaze, see shopping
tip
1 (14oz) ready baked angel food cake, cut in half and into
1-inch cubes, see shopping tip
1 (8oz) container fat-free frozen Cool Whip,
thawed
2 snack packs of already prepared fat-free vanilla
pudding, see shopping tip
1. In a large serving bowl or trifle dish, place half the
angel food cake pieces on the bottom of bowl.
2. Sprinkle about 2 cups strawberries evenly over
cake.
3. Dollop 1 package of pudding all over top of
berries.
4. Sprinkle with ½ cup blueberries and drizzle with ¼ cup
strawberry glaze over blueberries.
5. Spread ½ container Cool Whip evenly over
glaze.
6. Repeat the steps starting with angel food cake and
ending with Cool Whip. Decorate top of the Strawberry Shortcake Trifle with
remaining sliced strawberries and blueberries.
7. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Store any
leftovers covered in refrigerator.
Makes 16 servings (each serving about ¾ cup) @ 3
PPV
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