MIDWEEK MINUTES March 15, 2014
Midweek
Minutes
March 15,
2014
"Top
O' the Mornin' to Ya, Winners!
Happy St. Patrick's Day to you! March is a time for good things to
happen! We’re talking activity this month with LIVE LIFE ACTIVE. Did you meet
your personal goal? Are you connecting with other members from your team
(club)? Maybe you want to post your results or check in at ZIG’S WINNERS, our closed FACEBOOK GROUP. I
actually did as much as I could do after I was attacked by a pinched nerve in my
should and arm and went to the chiropractor. At least I am trying to get more
activity by trying to top my daily ACTIVE LINK percentage. I just got back from
a 3 mile walk...legs still work fine! That’s no BLARNEY!
There's
no BLARNEY at our meetings when it comes to special deals either! Come to the
meeting and see what products the Leprechauns marked down, bring a friend for
Free Registration one more week, exercise your pants off, and join in the March
Madness! We ARE the place to be!
This week also marks the beginning of SPRING on the
calendar! What better time to dust off the capris and see how they fit after a
long winter's nap! That's one goal to have...getting into those spring clothes!
The time is NOW to get back into the program if you have been slacking!
Heads up for next
week’s meeting! Think about what you like to do for activity. Think about the
tools you find most helpful. Think about ideas and strategies to share such as
these below, AND, if you have small items to swap, bring them. If you have a
large item to swap (or even to sell), bring a photo of it.
BRING Ideas
Tools-Share what equipment you have and use
Resources-e-tools/apps/magazines/local Parks and Rec info
Locations-favorite places in town for activity (trails, gyms, etc.)
Tools-Share what equipment you have and use
Resources-e-tools/apps/magazines/local Parks and Rec info
Locations-favorite places in town for activity (trails, gyms, etc.)
BRING Strategies
Fuel-What you eat before or after activity
Equipment-Bring in items you might like to trade
BRING Show and
Tell
What’s your favorite
tool?
(I just got myself a new iPod Nano and figured out how to
put my favorite walking songs on it!)
Why not bless yourself even more and come to the meeting? We'll be watching
for you! ---Zig
Leapin’
Leprechauns! Look at these Member Milestones!
TOTAL
LOSSES
Superior: – 8.8
lbs.
Hastings Saturday Morning:
–24.4 lbs.
5 lb.
star
Jane C. ( S
)
4 Week Key
Ring
Terri O. ( S
)
15 lb.
star
Diane S. ( H
)
25 lb.
star
Patti J. ( H
)
5o lb.
star
Julie H. ( S
)
10%
Brandy
C.
LOOK WHO’S AT GOAL!
Luann B. ( H
)
BIGGEST
LOSER
Carol H. ( S
)
Janet H. ( H
)
Fit
Club
Fit Club
Workout buddies can help you get to your fitness goals. Get
ready to team up to pare down!
When it
comes to working out, sometimes one really is the loneliest number. For many
people, it can be hard to stay motivated when they're staring down a half-hour
(or more!) of solitary activity. The solution? Start an exercise club! It's easy
to do, and you'll get a great how-to in this week's meeting. And when you're
between meetings, be sure to come back to the website for even more strategies,
resources and simple ways to help you stay motivated and connected during the
Live Life Active
campaign.
Last week, your Leader asked the group for ideas for activity clubs. So, during this week's meeting, be sure to listen up for a club theme that not only moves you but also fits your schedule and interests. Your group can meet outside of the meeting if you choose, although you don't have to. Just be sure to stay in touch with your fellow Live Life Active club members during the next four weeks so, you can get the most out of this mini-community of support and accountability.
To help keep your motivation going strong for the next four weeks take advantage of the Live Life Active Community Challenge on WeightWatchers.com. It's another easy way to stay connected and accountable plus, it's always open! And of course we encourage you to keep the momentum going long after by forming a fit club with family and friends.
These five simple steps will help you build a team committed to camaraderie, support and fun!
1. Recruit. Reach colleagues through e-mail, post signs in work elevators and bathrooms or ask other parents at your kids' after-school programs. Then call your new fitness friends to establish a mutually realistic schedule.
2. Find a venue. At work, ask about booking conference rooms. Or exercise outdoors if weather permits. If your office is multi-story, start a Stair Climbers Club! With friends, nominate a home with an ample garage or yard space, or plan basement workouts.
3. Coordinate schedules. Schedule office exercise during lunch or before work (there are more rooms available then). And aim for regular, convenient times: twice weekly when your partner can watch the kids, or during school time.
4. Consider classes. Adding classes into the mix can help liven up your club's routine. Research organizations in your area — cycling groups that tour your city, water aerobics classes at local pools. And for home and office workouts, simply alternate between you and your friends' favorite videos.
5. Celebrate successes. Gradually increase your workout intensity and frequency. Set milestones, like walking the distance it takes to go across state. Record the miles each buddy clocks, then add them together or plot them on a map to watch your club achieve its goal. Celebrate individual and group small wins along the way.
Last week, your Leader asked the group for ideas for activity clubs. So, during this week's meeting, be sure to listen up for a club theme that not only moves you but also fits your schedule and interests. Your group can meet outside of the meeting if you choose, although you don't have to. Just be sure to stay in touch with your fellow Live Life Active club members during the next four weeks so, you can get the most out of this mini-community of support and accountability.
To help keep your motivation going strong for the next four weeks take advantage of the Live Life Active Community Challenge on WeightWatchers.com. It's another easy way to stay connected and accountable plus, it's always open! And of course we encourage you to keep the momentum going long after by forming a fit club with family and friends.
These five simple steps will help you build a team committed to camaraderie, support and fun!
1. Recruit. Reach colleagues through e-mail, post signs in work elevators and bathrooms or ask other parents at your kids' after-school programs. Then call your new fitness friends to establish a mutually realistic schedule.
2. Find a venue. At work, ask about booking conference rooms. Or exercise outdoors if weather permits. If your office is multi-story, start a Stair Climbers Club! With friends, nominate a home with an ample garage or yard space, or plan basement workouts.
3. Coordinate schedules. Schedule office exercise during lunch or before work (there are more rooms available then). And aim for regular, convenient times: twice weekly when your partner can watch the kids, or during school time.
4. Consider classes. Adding classes into the mix can help liven up your club's routine. Research organizations in your area — cycling groups that tour your city, water aerobics classes at local pools. And for home and office workouts, simply alternate between you and your friends' favorite videos.
5. Celebrate successes. Gradually increase your workout intensity and frequency. Set milestones, like walking the distance it takes to go across state. Record the miles each buddy clocks, then add them together or plot them on a map to watch your club achieve its goal. Celebrate individual and group small wins along the way.
Last Week for the $avin' O' the Green
on
ON
SALE JUST FOR YOUR FITNESS NEEDS!
Live Life Active
Promotion – ALL FITNESS PRODUCTS $5 OFF.
Includes:
ActiveLink
PointsPlus
Pedometer
PointsPlus Fitness
Series
Ultimate Dance Party
Target and Tone
Pilates
and Discontinued
Fitness Products
Me and My
Buddy
The word is in:
Working out in pairs will help you stay in tune with your fitness goals. But do
you know what kind of fitness buddy you'd best benefit from?
When problems need working out, most of us agree that two heads
are better than one. And when it comes to just plain working out, a
similar adage is also right on: Two is better than
one.
In fact,
a workout buddy may be your best bet for staying on the fitness track. An
Indiana University study concluded that couples who exercise together are seven
times more likely to stick to their fitness routine. However, every partnership
isn't perfect. You need to bond with a buddy who shares similar goals, schedules
and exercise sensibilities.
For Better or for Worse
Married couple Jane and Les registered together at their local gym as soon as they decided to lose weight. Determined to meet their weight-loss goals, they now make it to the gym at least five times a week. Jane says, "Naturally there are days when we come home from work really beat, but one of us prods the other to grab the gym bags and get going. Before long, we're striding side-by-side on treadmills."
Married couple Jane and Les registered together at their local gym as soon as they decided to lose weight. Determined to meet their weight-loss goals, they now make it to the gym at least five times a week. Jane says, "Naturally there are days when we come home from work really beat, but one of us prods the other to grab the gym bags and get going. Before long, we're striding side-by-side on treadmills."
Friendly
competition between the two also helps fuel motivation. Les usually keeps a
faster pace, but Jane tries to walk further and faster while increasing her
incline. "I know spouses who sabotage weight-loss efforts," Jane says. "So I
think we're lucky to be working out together."
From "Shared Goals" to "Get Going"
Unlike Jane and Les, most of us have to find our fitness friends outside our homes. Still, it helps when your body double shares the same routine. Cathy and Diane had children in the same kindergarten class when they met and began talking about their desire to lose weight. As a result, they began a steady walking schedule.
Unlike Jane and Les, most of us have to find our fitness friends outside our homes. Still, it helps when your body double shares the same routine. Cathy and Diane had children in the same kindergarten class when they met and began talking about their desire to lose weight. As a result, they began a steady walking schedule.
"Since
our kids were in the afternoon program, we wore our tennis shoes and met in the
park beforehand," says Cathy. While their children rode tricycles or played in
the sandbox, the two friends walked. As a duo, Cathy says exercise time flies
by. "We'd be gabbing about our kids, and before we knew it, 45 minutes had
passed."
Virtual Buddies
But it's not always easy to hook up with a buddy, especially in a big city. That's why finding a virtual fitness friend is a great alternative. Andrea, who lives in New York, went online to find calorie-burning companions. She was looking for motivation and friendly competition, and she finally hooked up with like-minded "Walk to Goal" and "Exercise to Goal" e-group participants.
But it's not always easy to hook up with a buddy, especially in a big city. That's why finding a virtual fitness friend is a great alternative. Andrea, who lives in New York, went online to find calorie-burning companions. She was looking for motivation and friendly competition, and she finally hooked up with like-minded "Walk to Goal" and "Exercise to Goal" e-group participants.
"The
exercise e-group is so convenient," Andrea says enthusiastically. "It allows me
to hop online at any time of the day to record my miles walked or just look for
encouragement."
To keep
your motivation peaking, it's best if your fitness pals have the same agenda: to
burn those calories. And look for someone who shares similar pleasures. Whether
it's mall walking, bird watching or treadmill trekking, fitness friends help
each other meet their goals with a little sweat and a lot of
inspiration.
Member
Recipes
Asparagus QuichePoints: 4 weight watchers
pointsplus
Servings: 8
Serving Size: 1/8 of quiche
2 whole eggs
3 egg whites
8 large asparagus spears
1/4 chopped red onion
1 minced clove of garlic
1/2 cup non fat milk
Salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
Servings: 8
Serving Size: 1/8 of quiche
2 whole eggs
3 egg whites
8 large asparagus spears
1/4 chopped red onion
1 minced clove of garlic
1/2 cup non fat milk
Salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
1.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and place the frozen pie crust on the
counter.
2.
Spray a saute pan with cooking spray and saute the onions until they begin to
become translucent. Add the asparagus whole and saute for 2 minutes. Remove from
heat.
3.
Remove 8 asparagus from the mixture and cut in 1/2. Leave the top half whole to
decorate the top of the quiche and chop the remaining
asparagus.
4. In
a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, egg whites, cheese, milk,
salt, and pepper until frothy. Stir in the remaining chopped asparagus, onions,
and garlic.
5.
Pour the egg mixture into the pie crust and top with the 1/2 pieces of asparagus
to create a beautiful top to the quiche.
6.
Bake according to the directions on the pie crust – likely 20-25 minutes until
the center is firm.
Classic
Guacamole
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PointsPlus®
Value: 3
Servings: 4
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Double or triple this favorite Mexican
recipe for larger crowds. Serve it with baked chips or fresh vegetables. Or
spoon some onto thick cucumber and carrot
slices.
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1 medium avocado, Hass
variety
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2 Tbsp red onion(s),
chopped
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2 Tbsp cilantro, fresh,
chopped
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1 Tbsp fresh lime
juice
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1/4 tsp hot pepper
sauce
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1/4 tsp table salt, or more to
taste
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Put avocado in a medium bowl and mash with a fork until almost
smooth.
Add remaining ingredients and stir until combined. Cover
surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 1 day. Yields about 1/4 cup dip
per serving.
Notes
Some cooks
believe that keeping an avocado pit in the guacamole will prevent it from
turning brown. Give it a try but make sure to remove the pit before
serving
Biz’s Crab and Spinach
Quiche
1 refrigerated pie crust
4
eggs
1/3 cup fat free sour
cream
1 cup skim
milk
4 tablespoons all-purpose
flour
1 teaspoon
salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked
pepper
6 ounces cooked crab
(that’s all I got out of those three crab clusters
above!)
2 ounces shredded Swiss
cheese
1 handful of baby
spinach
Put crust in pie plate.
Layer spinach and crab over the bottom. Mix all the rest of the ingredients
together and then pour into pie plate.
Bake at 350 degrees for
40-45 minutes.
1/8 slices is 7
P+
Broccoli Au
Gratin
10 ounce fresh broccoli
florets (what I had on hand)
2 tablespoons
butter
2 tablespoons
flour
1 3/4 cup skim
milk
pepper to
taste
1/4 tsp.
salt
1 tablespoon bacon
bits
2 ounces shredded cheddar
cheese
2 ounces chopped deli
American cheese
2 tablespoons Italian
bread crumbs
2 tablespoons Panko bread
crumbs
Put broccoli in microwave
safe dish.
Melt butter, add flour
and stir for 2 minutes. Slowly add milk to make a thick sauce.
Remove from heat and add
cheese and seasonings.
Put cooked broccoli in
bottom of casserole dish.
Sprinkle with bacon bits.
Pour cheese sauce overtop
and then sprinkle bread crumbs on top.
Bake for 15 minutes at
350.
Each half cup serving: 4
P+
Grilled Go Fish! Soft Tacos
For Tacos
2 tbsp. lime juice
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/8 tsp. salt
Two 4-oz. raw tilapia fillets (or other flaky white fish)
Four 6-inch corn tortillas
1 cup shredded cabbage or dry coleslaw mix
1/4 cup chopped tomatoFor Avocado Cream 2 tbsp. mashed avocado
2 tbsp. fat-free sour cream
1/2 tsp. lime juice
Dash garlic powder, or more to taste
Dash chili powder, or more to taste
Dash salt, or more to taste
Optional topping: fruity salsa
We LOVE these things and DEFINITELY recommend going for the optional fruit
salsa topping. Mmmmm!
**Combine lime juice and spices for the tacos in a large bowl, and mix well.
Add fillets and evenly cover both sides of each with seasoned lime juice.
Let marinate in the fridge for at least 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine all ingredients for avocado cream in a small bowl and mix
well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Spray a grill or grill pan with nonstick spray and bring to medium heat.
Grill fish for 5 minutes, and then very carefully flip. Grill for 3 more
minutes, or until cooked through. Set aside.
Heat tortillas on the grill or grill pan until warm and just slightly
toasted, about 1 minute per side. Plate and spread evenly with avocado
cream. Break fish into pieces and evenly divide among tortillas. Top with
cabbage, tomatoes and, if you like, some fruity salsa. Fold and enjoy!
Servings - 2 @ PointsPlus® Value: 5
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/8 tsp. salt
Two 4-oz. raw tilapia fillets (or other flaky white fish)
Four 6-inch corn tortillas
1 cup shredded cabbage or dry coleslaw mix
1/4 cup chopped tomatoFor Avocado Cream 2 tbsp. mashed avocado
2 tbsp. fat-free sour cream
1/2 tsp. lime juice
Dash garlic powder, or more to taste
Dash chili powder, or more to taste
Dash salt, or more to taste
Optional topping: fruity salsa
We LOVE these things and DEFINITELY recommend going for the optional fruit
salsa topping. Mmmmm!
**Combine lime juice and spices for the tacos in a large bowl, and mix well.
Add fillets and evenly cover both sides of each with seasoned lime juice.
Let marinate in the fridge for at least 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine all ingredients for avocado cream in a small bowl and mix
well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Spray a grill or grill pan with nonstick spray and bring to medium heat.
Grill fish for 5 minutes, and then very carefully flip. Grill for 3 more
minutes, or until cooked through. Set aside.
Heat tortillas on the grill or grill pan until warm and just slightly
toasted, about 1 minute per side. Plate and spread evenly with avocado
cream. Break fish into pieces and evenly divide among tortillas. Top with
cabbage, tomatoes and, if you like, some fruity salsa. Fold and enjoy!
Servings - 2 @ PointsPlus® Value: 5
Low Fat Strawberry Swirl
CheesecakeGina's Weight Watcher
Recipes
Servings: 9 Size
Servings: 9 Size
1 slice
PointsPlus® Value:
non stick cooking spray
1/2 cup
crushed graham cracker crumbs
1 tbsp
light butter, softened
8 oz
package reduced fat cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup
sugar
6 oz
fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt (I used Chobani)
2 large
egg whites
2 tbsp
lemon juice
1/2 tsp
vanilla extract
1 tbsp
all purpose flour
1/4 cup
strawberry jam (I used sugar free)
Heat oven to 350°. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with non-stick spray.
Mix together graham cracker crumbs and butter with a fork until evenly moistened. Press evenly into bottom of prepared pan.
Gently beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth using an electric mixer.
Gradually beat in fat free
yogurt, egg whites, lemon juice, and flour. Do not over beat. Pour over graham
cracker crust.
Stir jam until smooth. Drop by small spoonfuls over surface of filling. Using a knife, swirl jam gently through filling to create marble effect.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool to room temperature. Chill a few hours in the refrigerator.
Stir jam until smooth. Drop by small spoonfuls over surface of filling. Using a knife, swirl jam gently through filling to create marble effect.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool to room temperature. Chill a few hours in the refrigerator.
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