Midweek Minutes August 3, 2013
Midweek
Minutes
August 3,
2013
Hello,
Winners!
Seems like just yesterday I
was writing about getting done with school and start the summer! And here it is
August already, and I'm back in my classroom gearing up for the new school
year. If you've noticed, Nebraska (and Kansas) start back to school in the
middle of August, where other parts of the country are still in summer mode! It
used to be that the last thing we did before heading back to school was to go to
the State Fair, but now, it seems that a county fair is the last big event
before the school bell rings. It is what it is, and we make the best of it. I
want to be ready. I'll do what it takes.
The kids are not back yet, but
as a teacher, I have to make preparations. Although stuff happens (such as the
fact that I don't have all my books yet), I don't usually fly by the seat of my
pants. I have to prepare, predict, and plan. I try and get my SPACES ready and
figure out the ROUTINES I'll need to put into place, both personally and
professionally. I know I won't be able to control everything (something is
wrong with the internet at school...like there IS NONE!), but I need to position
myself for the best possible outcomes.
It's the same with weight
management. You know you want to (need to) lose weight (and keep it off). You
know there's no magic pill. You know it will take time. You know you're going to
have to eat wisely and incorporate some movement into your day. Simple, right?
So why aren't you losing? It could be a plateau even if you are working the
program faithfully. It could be medical. It could be attitude. Are you staying
on program, or have you fudged? Are you sabotaging yourself and not even knowing
it? Have you been to a meeting lately? Are you programming yourself for
failure?
Let's assume you know how many
POINTS PLUS you have as your daily target. As I have said many times, you can
eat all your POINTS in cookie dough, but that won't get you healthy, and that
won't help you lose weight. WHAT are you putting in your body? Are you watching
portion sizes too? How about sodium...do you know how much the average person
should have daily?
Just as we can't control the
day we go back to school, we can't control the scale, but we can control our
behaviors. We either decide to do what it takes or not, depending upon how much
we want something. What do you want? I am a Weight Watchers member first before
I am a leader. In my head I know what I need to do. But, I am just like everyone
else...left out on my own, I would flounder, cheat, gain all the weight back,
and not like myself very much. However, with Weight Watchers, I know that I can
succeed whether or not the scale thinks so. Weight Watchers helps me stay in
control. I know it can help you too.
What behavior will you focus
on this weekend that will bring you closer to your goal? The summer has flown
by. As I look to the end of next week and prepare for the kids, I ask myself if
I am where I want to be and evaluate where I stand with school preparations. Are
you where you want to be with your weight management preparations? What needs to
happen so that you will continue or even refocus your efforts? Let's get
together this week and move forward together! We can do it! Won't you join me at
the meeting! --Zig
Way to go on these Member
Milestones!
Superior: -15.8
lbs
Hastings: -14.6
lbs.
Since we had no 5 lb. stars
to give (very rare), I'm expecting
we'll see a lot next
week!
How to Flip a Slip-Up
Discover how
you can learn “stick-with-it” lessons from a lapse.
Nobody is perfect. So why do we get so bent out of shape
over everything from tiny weight-loss missteps to week-long lapses? (Because
we're human, which is the very reason why we have slips!) Rather than reach
for the unattainable goal of perfection, why not instead embrace the entire
healthy-lifestyle experience? (Yes, the peaks and valleys.) Just ask your
Leader, a Lifetime Member or anyone who has had even a few months on Plan, "What
makes people true Success Stories?" And they'll tell you it's not about
perfection. It's about sticking with it. No matter what. Look, flubs are going
to happen. So in your meeting this week, you'll learn strategies that will help
you focus on what you can change — your thinking! Because the more
you learn from a slip the quicker you can bounce back from it.
While the program, your Leader and your online tools and resources are always here to help you, there are going to be times when you chose to eat a food without practicing this month's Routine: Ask yourself: Is this food worth the PointsPlus® values?” Or perhaps you'll decide to skip a workout (or two) because you're tired, your favorite show is on, it's raining or [insert your favorite excuse here]. Maybe you'll start to skip breakfast or leave the house without a healthy snack which ultimately triggers an unhealthy choice later in the day. While none of these scenarios is ideal, they’re hardly a reason to throw in the towel. But let's say you're already there. How do you leave the pity party?
Forgive yourself and start fresh
“There’s no such thing as failure, only feedback.” This quote is a popular refrain at meetings with good reason: It reminds us that disguised in every setback is a learning opportunity from which we can gain valuable insight, even if we’ve also gained on the scale. Learning how to forgive yourself and accept these lapses (without the false-comfort of a candy bar) is a valuable part of the journey, and crucial to long-term success. Being kind to yourself will help turn any negative feelings around and can make it easier to jump back on track — quickly. And we don't mean that the turn has to be huge to have impact — like "hit the floor and give us 20!" Getting back on track can be something as small and simple as drinking a glass of water, tracking the last thing you ate, planning your next meal — anything that gets you back into a healthy, positive groove.
While the program, your Leader and your online tools and resources are always here to help you, there are going to be times when you chose to eat a food without practicing this month's Routine: Ask yourself: Is this food worth the PointsPlus® values?” Or perhaps you'll decide to skip a workout (or two) because you're tired, your favorite show is on, it's raining or [insert your favorite excuse here]. Maybe you'll start to skip breakfast or leave the house without a healthy snack which ultimately triggers an unhealthy choice later in the day. While none of these scenarios is ideal, they’re hardly a reason to throw in the towel. But let's say you're already there. How do you leave the pity party?
Forgive yourself and start fresh
“There’s no such thing as failure, only feedback.” This quote is a popular refrain at meetings with good reason: It reminds us that disguised in every setback is a learning opportunity from which we can gain valuable insight, even if we’ve also gained on the scale. Learning how to forgive yourself and accept these lapses (without the false-comfort of a candy bar) is a valuable part of the journey, and crucial to long-term success. Being kind to yourself will help turn any negative feelings around and can make it easier to jump back on track — quickly. And we don't mean that the turn has to be huge to have impact — like "hit the floor and give us 20!" Getting back on track can be something as small and simple as drinking a glass of water, tracking the last thing you ate, planning your next meal — anything that gets you back into a healthy, positive groove.
Back To School Shopping?
Here
are some new WW products to
try!
This tasty, cheesy, egg sensation is sure
to help unscramble your breakfast options. This
Weight Watchers® convenient heat & eat
cup is made with real eggs and cheese, and
can give you savory satisfaction on-the-go. With 16
grams of protein per serving, it
can help keep you fuller, longer. Now,
that’s something to say “cheese” about!
This great tasting snack bar combines
fruits, nuts and seeds, making it one delicious snack! It’s
sweet and chewy with just
that little kick to perk up your taste
buds. . . any time of the day! Try one of these and
“trail mix” might take on a whole new
meaning. The best part – it is just 3
PointsPlus® value per bar – so you don’t need to be on a trail or
hike to enjoy these!
Salty & sweet sinless satisfaction.
Are you craving a crispy,
crunchy midday snack? No worries — our
kettle corn popped
snack is sure to satisfy! These light
bites, with the perfect mix of sweet & salty,
are just right when that special craving
comes
knocking. They’re popped to perfection,
and at only 2 PointsPlus®
value per pouch, you can feel great
about your snack selection
any time of
day!
Face Down 5 Common Weight-Loss Challenges
Here's
how to jump the hurdles without falling off track.
If you're new to the Plan (and maybe even if you aren't), you may think that
a successful weight-loss journey is one that's struggle-free. It starts the day
you snap out of your old habits and start eating and exercising the right way,
and ends the day you are at the weight of your dreams. And there isn't a single
hitch along the way.
Well, here's something you ought to know. Samantha Heller, MS, RD, senior clinical nutritionist at the New York University Medical Center in New York City, says, "In the course of a weight-loss journey, everybody encounters obstacles."
"We can't be perfect," says Heller. But getting thrown off track occasionally does not mean you've messed up for good. Don't set yourself up for failure by believing that. In any process that requires changing lifestyle habits, there are going to be ups and downs. Understand that, and you're on your way to lifelong success.
Obstacle advice
That said, expecting ups and downs is the perfect way to make them work for you, rather than against you. We asked several meetings members what they think are the most common weight-loss obstacles. Here's what they said, and what you should do when you come across these challenges on your weight-loss journey.
Common obstacle #1: Shame
One member said: "My biggest mistake? Skipping my weekly weight-loss meeting if I think I gained some weight. That's when I need help the most!"
How to jump the hurdle: Knowing you overindulged can be upsetting, says Heller, but instead of punishing yourself, learn from the lesson. Out of shame, you may feel tempted to stop keeping track of what you eat, or to stop stepping on the scale. Don't! "Keeping a good food diary keeps you conscious and aware of what you're doing," she says. You can use it — together with your scale — to find out how well you're doing, and most important, why you're getting the results that you are.
Common obstacle #2: Unrealistic deadlines
One member said: "Every time I say I want to lose weight by a certain date or event, I wind up not losing anything and sometimes gaining. That has been my biggest downfall."
How to jump the hurdle: The temptation to try to get to a certain weight in time for an event such as a wedding or reunion is strong. But doing so, says Heller, could set you up for failure. Not making your deadline could turn you off to weight loss altogether. "Be patient with your body," she says. "Set realistic goals, then work hard to get to them." Remember, reaching your weight loss goal will feel just as great if it takes you longer to get there, and taking the time to establish healthy habits will help you stay at your weight goal for life.
Common obstacle #3: Temptation
One member said: "I used to say, before starting a diet, 'I'll never eat X again' in order to lose weight. 'Never' is a long time, and restricting foods from my diet just made me want to eat that restricted food even more!"
How to jump the hurdle: If you have favorite foods that are very high in calories, and you really love them, deciding you'll never eat them again is a recipe for disaster. Because then, when the temptation wins (and it probably will), you'll feel as though you've failed. The trick is to find ways to fit the food in without going off track. Look for low-fat versions, for example. Or allow yourself an occasional splurge. "Just always understand the pros and cons of eating whatever the food is," says Heller, and plan accordingly.
Common obstacle #4: The "diet" mentality
One member said: "When I think of weight loss as 'this is how I'm living my life now,' instead of calling it a 'diet,' it is less overwhelming. Just 'something I do.' Otherwise, I get hung up on 'I can't wait until I can eat X again.'"
How to jump the hurdle: "Something you do for a couple weeks to a month is not going to change your life," says Heller. Create habits that you know you'll be able to keep up every day for the rest of your life, and, even if it's one habit at a time, dedicate yourself to making the changes for good. This way, your weight loss will be for good, too!
Common obstacle #5: Plateaus
One member said: "Whe
n I read the stories of people who have been really successful at this, they have hung on despite plateaus and gains. Being impatient is probably my biggest mistake."
How to jump the hurdle: "Understand that it's totally okay to reach a plateau in your weight loss," says Heller. The reasons could be your body's natural reaction, or it could mean you've loosened up on the good habits you've developed. Either way, break through by keeping at it and increasing your exercise. Just be patient, and you will make your goal!
Well, here's something you ought to know. Samantha Heller, MS, RD, senior clinical nutritionist at the New York University Medical Center in New York City, says, "In the course of a weight-loss journey, everybody encounters obstacles."
"We can't be perfect," says Heller. But getting thrown off track occasionally does not mean you've messed up for good. Don't set yourself up for failure by believing that. In any process that requires changing lifestyle habits, there are going to be ups and downs. Understand that, and you're on your way to lifelong success.
Obstacle advice
That said, expecting ups and downs is the perfect way to make them work for you, rather than against you. We asked several meetings members what they think are the most common weight-loss obstacles. Here's what they said, and what you should do when you come across these challenges on your weight-loss journey.
Common obstacle #1: Shame
One member said: "My biggest mistake? Skipping my weekly weight-loss meeting if I think I gained some weight. That's when I need help the most!"
How to jump the hurdle: Knowing you overindulged can be upsetting, says Heller, but instead of punishing yourself, learn from the lesson. Out of shame, you may feel tempted to stop keeping track of what you eat, or to stop stepping on the scale. Don't! "Keeping a good food diary keeps you conscious and aware of what you're doing," she says. You can use it — together with your scale — to find out how well you're doing, and most important, why you're getting the results that you are.
Common obstacle #2: Unrealistic deadlines
One member said: "Every time I say I want to lose weight by a certain date or event, I wind up not losing anything and sometimes gaining. That has been my biggest downfall."
How to jump the hurdle: The temptation to try to get to a certain weight in time for an event such as a wedding or reunion is strong. But doing so, says Heller, could set you up for failure. Not making your deadline could turn you off to weight loss altogether. "Be patient with your body," she says. "Set realistic goals, then work hard to get to them." Remember, reaching your weight loss goal will feel just as great if it takes you longer to get there, and taking the time to establish healthy habits will help you stay at your weight goal for life.
Common obstacle #3: Temptation
One member said: "I used to say, before starting a diet, 'I'll never eat X again' in order to lose weight. 'Never' is a long time, and restricting foods from my diet just made me want to eat that restricted food even more!"
How to jump the hurdle: If you have favorite foods that are very high in calories, and you really love them, deciding you'll never eat them again is a recipe for disaster. Because then, when the temptation wins (and it probably will), you'll feel as though you've failed. The trick is to find ways to fit the food in without going off track. Look for low-fat versions, for example. Or allow yourself an occasional splurge. "Just always understand the pros and cons of eating whatever the food is," says Heller, and plan accordingly.
Common obstacle #4: The "diet" mentality
One member said: "When I think of weight loss as 'this is how I'm living my life now,' instead of calling it a 'diet,' it is less overwhelming. Just 'something I do.' Otherwise, I get hung up on 'I can't wait until I can eat X again.'"
How to jump the hurdle: "Something you do for a couple weeks to a month is not going to change your life," says Heller. Create habits that you know you'll be able to keep up every day for the rest of your life, and, even if it's one habit at a time, dedicate yourself to making the changes for good. This way, your weight loss will be for good, too!
Common obstacle #5: Plateaus
One member said: "Whe
n I read the stories of people who have been really successful at this, they have hung on despite plateaus and gains. Being impatient is probably my biggest mistake."
How to jump the hurdle: "Understand that it's totally okay to reach a plateau in your weight loss," says Heller. The reasons could be your body's natural reaction, or it could mean you've loosened up on the good habits you've developed. Either way, break through by keeping at it and increasing your exercise. Just be patient, and you will make your goal!
Learn From Experience
Identify which
habits have helped you move forward and held you back.
If you've ever tried to lose a pound, you are an expert in
what worked and didn't work for you. Set aside some time to take stock of the
attitudes, habits and behaviors that have helped — and hindered — your
weight-loss progress. And use the lessons you've learned from past weight-loss
efforts to help you stay on track now and in the future.
Learning from experience means...
Lessons learned that Can Help You Lose
"There's no such thing as failure. Only feedback."
Many of the people in your meeting or with whom you exchange postings on the Message Boards are not trying to lose weight for the first time. They've won some battles and lost some, but for whatever reason they still have a ways to go.
Some, however, are better than others at using the experiences they've had in the past—both good and bad—to help them succeed with their new efforts.
Learning from the past can empower us to make better decisions in the present. We can repeat the old behaviors that worked, and watch out for ones that didn't.
By acknowledging that every experience is valuable, we can put each one into context. We can learn from our little lapses and this way, we can stop them from taking us off track completely.
Suddenly, everything that happened before is helpful to you now.
Learning From Experience is a helpful habit because:
Chris, Dallas, TX, lost 46 pounds and says, "A number of the diets I had tried before were exactly that: diets. They were too restricting and meant to be short-termed things. Weight Watchers isn't like that."
If you discover you need to Learn from Experience...
On the Message Boards or in your meeting, you will probably find others discussing things from their past that have helped with their present efforts. Go on, use these stories as inspiration.
What Chris does:
*Kennett DJ, Ackerman M. Importance of learned resourcefulness to weight loss and early success during maintenance: preliminary evidence. Patient Educ Couns. 1995 May;25(2):197-203.
Learning from experience means...
- Looking at your weight-loss history, and applying its lessons to your current efforts.
- Recognizing your "failures" as feedback and understanding what a big benefit they'll be to you now. For example, if you've sabotaged previous weight-loss attempts by skipping meals and then later overeating, this time you may want to plan sensible snacks so you don't get as hungry.
- Noticing what works for you and what doesn't and making adjustments accordingly.
- Reaping the benefits of other people's successes, by asking your meetings Leader or others on the WeightWatchers.com Message Boards what's worked for them.
Lessons learned that Can Help You Lose
"There's no such thing as failure. Only feedback."
Many of the people in your meeting or with whom you exchange postings on the Message Boards are not trying to lose weight for the first time. They've won some battles and lost some, but for whatever reason they still have a ways to go.
Some, however, are better than others at using the experiences they've had in the past—both good and bad—to help them succeed with their new efforts.
Learning from the past can empower us to make better decisions in the present. We can repeat the old behaviors that worked, and watch out for ones that didn't.
By acknowledging that every experience is valuable, we can put each one into context. We can learn from our little lapses and this way, we can stop them from taking us off track completely.
Suddenly, everything that happened before is helpful to you now.
Learning From Experience is a helpful habit because:
- Understanding the behaviors that encourage weight loss can help you create a confidence that reinforces your weight-loss success.*
- When you evaluate your past weight-loss attempts to determine what worked and what didn't, you're gathering useful information. You now have the power to repeat past triumphs, and to avoid the behaviours that got in your way.
- Looking at the past in this way can let go of its power over you. Those experiences are not an indication of what will happen again this time. Think of them more like a warm up!
Chris, Dallas, TX, lost 46 pounds and says, "A number of the diets I had tried before were exactly that: diets. They were too restricting and meant to be short-termed things. Weight Watchers isn't like that."
If you discover you need to Learn from Experience...
On the Message Boards or in your meeting, you will probably find others discussing things from their past that have helped with their present efforts. Go on, use these stories as inspiration.
What Chris does:
- "Portion control has always been my down fall—my eyes are bigger than my stomach. But now I know how to judge how much food I'm actually eating."
- "I've found good ways to push through plateaus: switch the foods you eat and change up your exercise routine."
*Kennett DJ, Ackerman M. Importance of learned resourcefulness to weight loss and early success during maintenance: preliminary evidence. Patient Educ Couns. 1995 May;25(2):197-203.
NEXT WEEK IN
THE MEETING ROOM
What would it
take to get a better night’s sleep?
How does that
help with our weight
management?
Member
Recipes
Zucchini
Casserole
Source:
Emilybites.com
2 medium zucchini, sliced into
1/4” slices
2 medium summer squash (yellow
zucchini), sliced into 1/4” slices
½ cup diced onion
½ cup shredded
carrots
10.75 oz can of 98% fat free
Cream of Mushroom Soup
½ cup fat free plain Greek
yogurt
2 cups Pepperidge Farm Herb
Seasoned Stuffing, divided
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to
350.
2. In a large saute pan or
skillet, bring 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until melted.
Add the onion, zucchini,
summer squash and carrots and saute for 3-4 minutes. Cover the pan and cook for
an additional 5-6 minutes until the zucchini and summer squash are
tender.
3. Remove the squash mixture
from heat and stir in the cream of mushroom soup, yogurt, and 1 ¼ cups of the
stuffing until well combined.
Transfer the mixture to a 2 QT
casserole dish (I used a 7x11 dish) and spread evenly.
4. Melt the remaining 1 ½
tablespoons of butter in a medium bowl and combine with the remaining ¾ cup of
stuffing mix.
Sprinkle the stuffing across
the top of the zucchini mixture in the casserole dish. Bake for about 30 minutes
and serve warm.
Yields 8 servings*. WW P+: 3
per serving (P+ calculated using the recipe builder on
weightwatchers.com)
Nutrition Information per
serving from myfitnesspal.com: 128 calories, 19 g carbs, 4 g fat, 5 g protein, 3
g fiber
*I measured a serving for
those of you who don’t like to cut casseroles into pieces and it came in
somewhere between a very generous ¾ cup and a slightly scant full
cup
Cheesy Spinach
and Mushroom Quiche
1 cup reduced fat extra sharp
cheddar, shredded
1 cup liquid egg
whites
1/2 cup fat free
milk
3 cups fresh
spinach
1 cup mushrooms,
sliced
1/4 cup green onions,
diced
1 tbsp light butter,
melted
1 tsp garlic
powder
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to
taste
Preheat oven to
350.
In a medium sized bowl,
whisk together the egg whites, milk, butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder and
paprika.
Spray a small skillet with
non-fat cooking spray and set over medium high heat.
Once the pan is hot, add in
the spinach and cook just until wilted, about 1 minute.
Place ½ cup cheese on bottom
of pie shell. Top with spinach and other vegetables. Now top with remaining
cheese.
Pour egg white mixture over
top of everything.
Place in oven and bake for
about 45 minutes, or until egg is cooked through and is no longer
runny.
Let set for about 10 minutes
before serving. Cut into 8 servings.
Entire recipe makes 8 servings
Serving size is 1 slice of quiche
Each serving = 5 Points +
Serving size is 1 slice of quiche
Each serving = 5 Points +
Strawberry Pie
1 box cook and serve sugar free vanilla pudding
1 box sugar free instant strawberry jello
1 cup sliced strawberries
2 cups water
Make the pudding with water.
1 box cook and serve sugar free vanilla pudding
1 box sugar free instant strawberry jello
1 cup sliced strawberries
2 cups water
Make the pudding with water.
Mix well and add the jello
until the mix thickens and pour over strawberries.
Whole pie = 5 ppv
Whole pie = 5 ppv
Easy Home Style
Meatloaf
|
Servings - 10
Serving Size - 1/10th of recipe Points Plus per Serving - 5
Points+
2 lbs. lean ground beef
(93% lean)
3 slices of reduced
calorie whole wheat bread
1 cup Birdseye® Recipe
Ready® chopped green peppers and onions*
2 cloves garlic,
minced
1/2 cup
ketchup
1/2 cup 1%
milk
2 large eggs, slightly
beaten
1/2 tsp dried
thyme
salt and fresh ground
black pepper, to your liking
few dashes of hot sauce
(optional)
for the
topping:
1/4 cup
ketchup
few dashes of hot
sauce
1. Preheat oven to 350
degrees F. Lift the top off of a broiler pan and line the bottom of the pan with
foil. (for easy clean up) Replace grated top, and spray with cooking spray.
(if using the lean ground
beef, there will be little drippings, but this way of cooking it, assures no fat
stays around the meat loaf. I stole this tip from Pioneer Woman,
and have been using it
ever since I discovered it!)
2. In food processor,
grind up the bread to make bread crumbs. You can also just tear the bread into
small pieces.
This works fine. Using a
food processor makes the bread crumbs smaller and more even, giving the meatloaf
a more homogenous appearance. I prefer to put them in the food processor.
Pour the bread crumbs
into a large mixing bowl.
3. On top of the bread
crumbs, add the milk and let it soak in for a few minutes.
4. Add the ground beef,
frozen vegetables* (if using fresh vegetables, be sure to saute them and allow
them to cool before adding to the meat) , garlic, 1/2 cup ketchup, eggs, thyme
and salt and pepper and hot sauce,
if using to the
milk/bread crumbs mixture. Mix just until combined. (I use my hands) DO NOT OVER
MIX. (over mixing makes a tough meatloaf)
5. Form into loaf on
prepared broiler pan. Combine the 1/4 cup ketchup and hot sauce. Spread on top
and sides of meatloaf.
( I don't mind doing this
at the beginning, some may want to wait to do this topping step when the
meatloaf is almost done. Your choice.)
6. Bake in 350 degree F
oven for about an hour and 10 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160
degrees F. Allow the meatloaf to "rest" loosely covered in foil for about 10-15
minutes before slicing it.
|
Buffalo Cheese
Bread
Source: Emily Bites Original
12 oz crusty bakery bread – I used Pane today, but
I’ve also used Ciabatta or a French baguette in the past and they all work
great! (
I bought a one pound/16 oz loaf and scooped out some
of the insides to get to 12 ounces because I love my cheese/bread ratio to be
extra cheesy and crusty. See photo below)
8 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened
1 ½ oz 50% reduced fat sharp cheddar, shredded
2 tablespoons light blue cheese dressing
2 tablespoons Buffalo wing sauce (or more to taste if
you want it spicy – 2T is mild!)
2 scallions, sliced
Move your oven rack to the top
and preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Slice your loaf of bread into
two halves, each with a long, flat surface and set them on the prepared baking
sheet.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese,
cheddar, blue cheese, wing sauce and scallions and stir until well combined and
smooth.
Spread the mixture thickly and evenly
over the cut surfaces of both bread halves.
3. Place the baking sheet with bread on the top rack
(or second rack if the top doesn’t leave enough room) and broil for 2-3 minutes
until the cheese spread and edges of the bread are golden.
Make sure to check frequently while
the bread is broiling because it can go from golden to black very quickly! Cut
into 12 pieces
(if you used a long skinny baguette
instead of a shorter, wider bread like ciabatta or pane then you may want to cut
it into 24 pieces instead) and serve.
Yields 12 pieces. WW P+: 3 per
piece
Skinny
Chicago-Style Hot Dog
1 Hebrew National 97% fat-free all-beef hot dog, see
shopping tips
1 Trader Joe’s honey wheat hot dog bun or your favorite
whole wheat or multi-grain hot dog bun, see shopping tips
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon chopped onion
2-4 tomato slices
½ dill pickle cut into 2 spears
2 pepperoncini slices or banana pepper slices
Instructions
1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Reduce heat to low,
place hot dog in water, and cook 5 minutes or until done.
2. Place hot dog in bun. Pile on the toppings in this
order: yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, onion, tomato wedges, pickle spear,
pepperoncini slices or banana pepper slices. The tomatoes
should be nestled between hot dog and top of bun.
Place pickles between hot dog and bottom of
bun.
Makes 1 skinny Chicago hot dog @ 6 PP
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