MIDWEEK MINUTES July 12, 2014

Midweek Minutes
July 12, 2014

Hello, Winners!

I would have written a comparison between soccer and weight management, but I guess my summer brain took over, and I’m not thinking that cleverly, although the World Cup comes to mind about working hard and never giving up to make your GOALS...and teamwork and all that!  I just wrote about my summer so far, and I hope you find a little inspiration in it.  It’s kind of long, and I almost trashed the message and started over, but I didn’t.

How did July get almost half over?  How are you doing on your summertime weight loss journey?   As I have mentioned, I am on a journey too.  I have a Weight Watchers’ weight goal and a personal weight goal, which is 10 pounds lower than my WW goal.  I told you that I was going to make this summer about reaching my personal goal.  I have never been over my WW goal since I returned to Lifetime, but that cushion was slowly narrowing, and that scared me.  I haven’t seen my personal goal number since before my mother passed away two years ago.  You know how it is.  You think you’re working the program, but truly, honestly, I was tweaking the program to what I thought was okay, but it wasn’t.  I also had to admit I need help to do this.  (WHAAAAT?  A Leader needing help?  YOU BETCHA!)  If I could do this program on my own, I would, but I can’t.

SO, the beginning of June, here’s my journey.  First two weeks of June, I did Simply Filling.  Well, as you know, you don’t have to track on Simply Filling.  I GAINED WEIGHT each of those two weeks.  +.4 and +.6.  Don’t mind the numbers...a gain is a gain, and I knew something was going on.

At this point I decided maybe I better TRACK.  Honestly, I was bored with tracking and maybe a bit cocky too...I have always tracked on paper...looked up foods on my phone...guesstimated...called it good.  Well, I dreaded thinking about tracking, so I got out my phone...and started tracking on it as I never have done.  I found out I LOVE IT!  It’s SO EASY!!!!!  I have been tracking for 3 weeks SOLID.  NO CHEATING.  NO GUESSING. 

 The first week tracking, I lost –1.8 pounds! I was taking back off that pound I had gained those first two weeks and almost another pound!  I thought to myself...OKAY!

I know how my body works.  I’ve been doing this program a long while, but I know that I have to do things for 3 weeks solid in order to have a loss on the scale.  Maybe I should have stuck with Simply Filling for another week?  No.  Had I lost ANYTHING instead of gaining, maybe I would have, but those first two weeks on Simply Filling taught me that 
A) portion sizes FOR ME ARE important. 
B) My schedule doesn’t always allow for me to eat exclusively Power Foods, and
C) that 49 Weekly PPV Allowance doesn’t go far!
Week Two of Tracking:  I lost -.6. 
Week Three, I lost –.4. 

This week, I was down another -1.8 lbs., making a total for me of  -4.6 pounds!  Now, that doesn’t sound like a whole lot in comparison to someone who is maybe just starting out, but it’s HUGE for me because I am now down almost 5 lbs. (–4.6), and I am starting to feel in control once more.

Had I NOT stopped to have a talk with myself on Memorial Day weekend and make a plan, I can almost guarantee you that I would NOT be down AT ALL, and I might even be up if I went on my merry, clueless way, feeling pathetic!  Do I wish I had lost bigger numbers weekly?  Who doesn’t?  The thing is...I don’t care how long this takes, I am feeling great about my successes which I haven’t felt in two years!!!  Why didn’t I get it in gear sooner?  I guess each person comes to a realization, for whatever reason, regarding attitude and mindset.  The thing is, and you all can probably relate; sometimes we just lose that mojo.  Returning to being a member in a supportive and accountable environment was the trigger for me.

Do I have a lot of weight to lose?  No.  Could I take it off faster if I did a DIET?  Probably.  Would I have learned anything new about myself?  Not at all.

Why am I telling you this?  You say to me, “Zig, I have a lot more to lose than 10 pounds.” 

I say...it’s the SAME THING regardless of whatever weight we are.  It’s all about doing something...one thing...to get you started and see some success.  Success breeds success. It’s about making up your mind, setting a goal, and taking it one day at a time.  It’s about the behavior.  It’s about NOT giving up, and RESTARTING, OR  if you are struggling, it’s about going back in your head to when you were successful and doing the behaviors as a new member would.  It’s about getting support and accountability.  I go to my own meeting now AS JUST A MEMBER.  It’s WONDERFUL!  I NEED THE MEETING!  I get motivated and psyched.

So, how about you?  I’m talking to those members who need your mojo back.  Ask yourself these questions.
What do I want?
What needs to happen for me to get what I want?
Do I want to quit making excuses?
Am I going to do this for however long it takes to get to goal?
Do I want MORE than just to look good for a reunion, wedding, etc.? and then drop out?
Can I go back and pretend I am a new member and start over?
Do I need the support and accountability of meetings to get where I need to get?
Do I want to do the BEST for myself and put myself first sometimes?

Well, I hope our meetings in Superior and Hastings are where YOU want to be each week.  If you’re on track, WE NEED YOU at the meetings to encourage us and give us tips.  Don’t stay away because I know how easy it is to talk yourself out of meetings because you think you have this whole weight management thing whipped!  We would also love to see Lifetime members at goal more than once a month, and we would like them to stay for the meetings. 

If any members haven’t been to a meeting for awhile because you are struggling and feel embarrassed, DON’T FEEL THAT WAY.  You can even use a no-weigh pass as long as you weigh in once a month.
Last, but not least, on a serious note.  Sometimes we take for granted that Weight Watchers is always going to be there for us.  In Superior, we need members to attend, or we could close.  Then, if you decided to come back in the fall, we might not be there.  In Hastings, we are making some changes there.  We are moving our location to the YMCA, and we are losing our computers and Open Hours.  It’s a move, in part, to cut costs because member turnout has been low.  I know the meetings save ME and keep me going.

If there is anything I can do to make your meeting room experience more motivating or better serve you, please let me know.  I hope to see you this week!   --Zig  (I guess I kind of DID write about never giving up...just like a soccer team.)

Go Deutschland!  Please cheer along with me for Germany vs Argentina in the World Cup Soccer Final on Sunday! I cheered for Team USA, but it wasn’t meant to be, and now Germany needs to go ALL THE WAY!
Member Milestones
Superior: –6.8 lbs.
Hastings: –20.2 lbs.

5 lb. star
Marie P. ( H )

BIGGEST LOSER
Wanda H. ( S )
Marie P. ( H )

The Power of Produce

Eat an array of colorful fruits and veggies to boost your health, satisfaction and weight loss.
Article By: Michelle Olson
The most colorful section of the grocery store is the produce department. Here you'll find bright green zucchini and broccoli, vivid red tomatoes and strawberries, purple blackberries and plums.
Mother Nature wasn't just creating a visual delight: Intense colors indicate that fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals and fiber. Plus, they're Weight Watchers Power Foods, which are foods that bite for bite, deliver the most nutrients for the fewest PointsPlus® values.
Get the power Here’s how to maximize the good-tasting, good-for-you benefits:
Decipher the color code Produce that is green contains folic acid, vitamin C and potassium. Think of spinach, avocado, peppers and broccoli. Yellow foods such as grapefruit, papaya, pineapple, yellow peppers, and bananas are loaded with vitamin C and potassium. Orangefoods contain vitamins A and C. Try carrots, mangoes, sweet potatoes, and apricots. Redfoods like strawberries, tomatoes, raspberries and cranberries are full of vitamin C.
Try a new fruit or vegetable each week Summer makes it easy, with a rainbow of options, many perfect for eating out of hand, like peaches, plums, sugar snap peas and grape tomatoes. For ways to enjoy the bounty, check out A Year of Fruits and Vegetables.
Be sneaky To entice the produce-wary (not just kids), simmer shredded carrots in pasta sauce, mix mashed blueberries into brownie batter, spice up chopped tomatoes and cucumbers for a cool gazpacho.
Max the fun factor Baby vegetables – carrots, squash, and so on – have universal appeal. Let older kids squirt the pits from watermelon and cherries when you’re eating outside. Offer “dinosaur eggs,” a.k.a. pluots, a sweet plum-apricot hybrid, which look prehistorically ovoid with their shape and mottled coloring.

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July Routine: Eat a Fruit or Vegetable with 


Every Meal or Snack 

 

The overarching theme for this month’s meetings relates to finding satisfaction in healthy ways. 

 

The first step is to eat a fruit or veggie with each meal or snack!! 

 

How will incorporate this Routine?

 

 

 

Last Week: The Power of Produce

 

Great info shared last week – we learned so many ways to bring in fruits and veggies into our meals and snacks!  How did incorporating more fruits & veggies have an impact on your satisfaction level?  Your weight loss?  How about our Ace Your Summer Challenge of the week – try a new fruit or veggie?  What did you try?  Be sure to share with us at our meeting!!  We want to know!! 

 

 

Snack Bars -  only 3 PointsPlus Values and $3.95 for a limited time!  (Plus they won’t melt in the hot summer sun!)
Shop & Eat Out Books – on sale for $8.95 each!  This week only!!

Simple Summer Fruit Salads

How to make the most of the best stone fruits, berries, melons and more this season.
Article By: Molly Watson
There is nothing more refreshing or beautiful than a colorful bowl of fruit salad. Sweet, juicy, perfectly ripe fruit is a sweet start or finish to any day. With these thoughtful, easy combinations you can create sublime fruit salads that manage to be more than the sum of their parts.
These salads are created on the principle that what grows together goes together. Simple and delicious, these recipe ideas are perfect for when you’re craving something different.

 Apricot-Cherry Combo
These are the first fruits of summer. Their seasons are short, so take advantage of this brief window to combine the two stone fruits. The deep red of the cherries and sunset-gold of the apricots create a strikingly gorgeous combination. The almonds' slight bitterness contrasts with the intense sweetness of the fruit.
To assemble: Toss pitted, halved cherries with pitted, chopped apricots, then sprinkle with toasted, sliced almonds. (To toast almonds: Preheat oven to 350°F, spread sliced almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet, bake until almonds on the outer edge of sheet just start to turn golden, about 3 minutes.)
Sweet tip: If the whole mixture isn’t quite as sweet as you’d like, dust it with a bit of confectioners’ sugar to taste.

 Berry Burst
Combining blueberries, blackberries and raspberries creates a mix that is sublime: blueberries bring a spicy earthiness, blackberries offer a juicy burst, and raspberries sweeten the pot.
To assemble: Combine berries in more or less equal volume amounts (this will lead to about twice as many blueberries as blackberries and slightly fewer raspberries). For an extra bit of herbal depth, toss in a chiffonade of basil: Lay basil leaves in a stack, roll up lengthwise and slice into thin strips crosswise. You will end up with fine, intensely aromatic shavings.
Sweet tip: If your berries aren’t as perfectly flavorful as they looked at the market, try fixing them with a sprinkle of mint-infused simple syrup: Bring 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil. Add ½ cup fresh mint (or your preferred herb) leaves torn into pieces. Let sit until cool. Strain and use (store, covered and chilled, up to one month).

 Face-up Figs
Oozing with thick, syrupy juice and offering a slight crunch from their seedy flesh, these treats have a short, volatile season. The delicate fruits burst and split easily when handled or jostled (whether being transported from farm to market or market to home). If you find yourself in the happy position of having eaten your fill of fresh figs, try broiling them for a cooked, composed salad.
To assemble: Preheat a broiler. Cut figs in half lengthwise and place them cut-side-up on a baking sheet, broiling them (3 to 4 inches from heating element) until the surface bubbles and boils. Remove and serve with a dollop of fresh farmers’ cheese or ricotta on the side.

 Melon Medley
Combining different varieties of melons in a fruit salad brings them to new heights of flavor. Honeydews add a bit of tartness, cantaloupes have a sweet yet musky flesh, watermelons a fresh crunch.
To assemble: Cut equal amounts into bite-size chunks and combine. Drizzle each serving with a tablespoon or two of a honey-herb glaze.
Sweet tip: To make honey-herb glaze, dissolve 1 tablespoon honey in ½ cup water over medium heat. Add a handful of fresh, green, sweet herb leaves such as thyme, basil, lavender and mint. Let sit until cool.

 Grilled Nectarines, Plums & Pluots
Try grilling your orchard fruit salad. The brief exposure to heat helps bring out the natural sweetness in the fruit.
To assemble: Pit and quarter equal amounts of nectarines, plums and pluots. Brush a clean grill with a neutral-flavored oil like grapeseed or canola. Heat grill to a medium-high fire. Place fruit on the grill, cover and cook until grill marks form and fruit is heated through, 5 to 10 minutes. Combine and serve as soon as possible.
Sweet tip:Top with crushed amaretti or other almond cookies.

 Peach Cooler
Pair peaches with rosé wine for a refreshing, graceful dessert.The resulting color combination recalls the best evenings at the beach.
To assemble: Add peach wedges to a glass filled with ¼ cup dry rosé wine. Serve with a spoon.

 

 

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Ace Your Summer Challenge!!!! 

 

Keep attending and bringing your  “Ace Your Summer Challenge Card”
When you attend 10 out of 12 weeks you will receive a limited edition CHARM!
EXTRA CREDIT: Bravo Stickers are available at ALL WW meetings – even on VACATION!!
 

The Weather-Or-Not Workout

Keep your fitness forecast bright with these workouts that get you moving no matter what it’s like outside.
Article By: Michele Stanten
Weather forecast: Hazy, Hot, and Humid
To beat the heat, here are suggestions from Exercise TV trainer Jessica Smith, who lives in Miami, the second hottest city in the US and one of the most humid.
If you usually walk… do an indoor walking DVD. “All you need is a little space in your living room,” says Smith. The routines are basic but not boring. You can even choose the mileage—from 1- to 5-mile routines—and set your own pace. Check out www.collagevideo.com for dozens of options.
If you usually run… try water running. Hop in a pool and run laps in the shallow end or use a flotation vest or belt to log miles in the deep end. Added toning benefit: Water provides 800 times more resistance than running on land.
If you usually ride a bike… get a trainer. Not a person; the metal kind of trainer that easily transforms an outdoor bike into a stationary cycle. Basic models start at about $100. To really simulate an outdoor ride, set up a fan to blow on you and pop in a Virtual Active DVD ($19.95 or $7.95 to download, vafitness.com). The stunning footage of some of North America’s most scenic roads will inspire you. “Plus, you don’t have to worry about traffic!” Smith says.
If you usually take a boot camp class...pop in a boot camp DVD. You can find a variety at collagevideo.com, including 10 Minute Solution: Ultimate Bootcamp, featuring Smith. Each “boot camp” is only 10 minutes, so if you’re short on time or just tired, you can do just one or two of the five routines.
If you usually play tennis… have a virtual match. Whether you have Xbox, PlayStation, or Wii, you can practice your backhand and serve right in your family room. Invite your tennis partner over to join you for more fun.

Weather forecast: Cold and Rainy

For stay-dry alternatives, we spoke with Seattle-based DVD star and gym owner Kari Anderson and Portland, Oregon based fitness writer Sarah Bowen Shea. They both have to deal with more than 150 rainy days a year.
If you usually walk… go mall walking. Many malls open early so you can do laps before shoppers arrive, says Anderson. Some malls even have groups that meet regularly. Call the business office at your local more for more information.
If you usually run… take an indoor cycling class. Indoor cycling can give you an equally intense lower body workout, says Shea, co-author of Run Like a Mother. The non-impact workout will also give your joints a break, and a competitive class setting might motivate you to push yourself harder.
If you usually ride a bike… lift weights. Cycling is a lower-body workout, and many cyclists don’t train their arms, shoulders, chest, and back as often as they should, says Shea. Rainy days are a perfect opportunity to mix up your routine. Grab a set of dumbbells and do some upper body moves such as front and side arm raises, curls, and kickbacks.
If you usually swim… do Pilates. It, too, is a total-body toning workout and it gives you a similar elongating feeling. Search online to find a variety of DVDs, such as Element: Total Body Pilates, which is shot poolside.
If you usually do boot camp…create a home version and recruit trainees. Mimic the moves from your regular class and use exercise equipment, chairs, and steps in your home to create stations. Then invite a classmate, your spouse, or kids to join you. “You become the coach,” says Anderson. “So you work harder!”
If you usually play tennis…take a step class or other exercise/dance class that features quick footwork or speed and agility drills. All the side-to-side movement will enhance your game. You can also look for similar workouts on DVD, such as Anderson’s Sweat Express II.
If you usually play golf…do yoga. The poses build strength and flexibility especially in your abs, back, and hips—key muscles used to swing a golf club. Practice it regularly and you could improve your game.

Weather forecast: Snow and Ice

For suggestions to stay active in the winter, we went to American Council on Exercise spokesperson Chris Freytag, who lives in Minneapolis where winter temps average 17 degree, and 2010 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year Carol Murphy of Rochester, NY, the snowiest US city.
If you usually walk…strap on snowshoes and head to a trail or golf course. If you can walk you can snowshoe, says Freytag. It gets your heart rate up so you won’t mind the cold, and exploring the great outdoors can boost your mood.
If you usually run…do intervals on a treadmill. Alternate short bouts—30 to 60 seconds—of fast or uphill running with slightly shorter recovery intervals at a slower pace and no incline. “It’s a mind game to prevent boredom,” says Freytag.
If you usually lift weights at the gym…shovel snow. Bend your knees like you’re squatting as you scoop up snow. Combined with lifting and throwing, you can get a total body workout while you clear your sidewalk.
If you usually go to exercise classes…turn on Exercise TV. Available on demand or online, you can choose from up to 150 free workouts, including yoga, Pilates, and routines from Freytag, creator of the 10 Pound Slimdown Xtreme System.
If you usually take Zumba…just dance. Crank up your favorite tunes and groove around the house, says Murphy.

 

This Week in the Meeting Room:  Points 


Plus Values: Breaking the Code

 

 

 

No secret decoder ring needed – we will break down the PointsPlus Values code for you!  There is a formula that “rewards” foods that keep you more satisfied!  WOW!  Be sure to attend our meeting to find out what it is!!!  (Plus you’ve got to get that Bravo star for the Ace Your Summer Challenge).


Member Recipes

Spaghetti Squash Chopped Greek Salad
Servings: 4
Serving Size: around 1.5 cupsWeight Watchers® PointsPlus®: 6 *
  • 1 medium spaghetti squash
  • 1 cup shredded chicken breast
  • 1 cup black olives
  • 1 cup artichoke hearts packed in water, defrosted and chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup red pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup cucumber, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat feta cheese (leave out for Paleo)
  • Dressing: 3 tbsp. lemon juice, 2 tbsp. olive oil, 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp. oregano, salt, and pepper
Instructions
  1. Prepare the spaghetti squash. For quick preparation, pierce it all over with a fork or knife and microwave for 10-12 minutes or until tender when you squeeze it. Let cool and scrape out squash with a fork. To roast, cut in half and place cut side down in a prepared baking dish. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 50-60 minutes until tender. Let cool ad scrape out squash.
  2. To make the dressing, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Toss the spaghetti squash with the dressing and arrange other ingredients on top for serving. You could also toss everything together. www.slenderkitchne.com


Cranberry Tuna Salad
Servings: 5
Serving Size: around 2/3 cupWeight Watchers® PointsPlus®: 4 *
  • 12 oz. canned albacore tuna, drained
  • 3 tbsp. low fat mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp. low fat sour cream
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, minced
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup dried unsweetened cranberries
  • 1 apple, diced
  • Salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. Combine all the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. www.slenderkitchen.com


Strawberry Shortcake with Strawberry Sauce
2 spray(s) cooking spray
1 pound(s) strawberries, sliced
1/3 cup(s) powdered sugar
1 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp table salt
4 Tbsp unsalted butter, cold
1/2 cup(s) low-fat buttermilk, cold
2 Tbsp orange zest, finely minced
2 cup(s) aerosol whipped cream

Preheat oven to 400ºF. Coat a cookie sheet with cooking spray (or cover with parchment paper).
In a medium bowl, combine strawberries with powdered sugar; set aside at room temperature until
liquid starts to collect in bottom of bowl, about 10 minutes. Pour liquid into a smaller bowl; set aside.
Wait 2 minutes and gently press strawberries down in bowl to squeeze out more liquid; pour liquid into
small bowl and set aside. (You’ll need about 1/4 cup liquid total.)
Into a large bowl, sift flour, baking powder and salt.
Using a pastry cutter or a knife and fork, cut small pieces of butter into flour mixture; work butter into
mixture with pastry cutter or knife and fork, until butter pieces resemble small peas.
Add buttermilk and zest to flour mixture; mix batter with pastry cutter or a knife and fork until just
combined (small pieces of butter will make batter appear a little lumpy).
Spoon batter by 2 heaping tablespoons onto prepared cookie sheet, leaving a few inches between each
cake. Bake until tops are just golden and a tester inserted in center of a cake comes out clean, about 10
to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely.
When cool, to assemble shortcakes, split each shortcake in half and lay the two halves on a plate. Top
each half with about 3 tablespoons each strawberries and whipped cream; drizzle each half with about
1/2 teaspoon reserved liquid. Serve immediately.
Yields 1 shortcake per serving. PP Value = 4

Notes
The longer you keep the berries in the sugar, the more sauce you’ll get.
Try these with blackberries, raspberries or blueberries (or a combination of berries).

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Cheesy Potluck Potatoes

yield: 8 SERVINGS  (What's up with the green dots below?  I don't know)
2 lb (32 oz) bag of frozen hash brown potatoes (I used the cubed kind), defrosted (or just use refrigerated)
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup fat free sour cream
  • 10.75 oz can of 98% fat free cream of chicken OR cream of mushroom soup for a vegetarian option
  • 1 cup 2% reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¾ cup of corn flakes, crushed

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350. Lightly mist a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the corn flakes and stir until thoroughly combined.
  3. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the corn flakes over the top and bake for one hour until potatoes are cooked through. Slice into eight pieces and serve.
WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS PLUS:  5 per serving (P+ calculated using the recipe builder on weightwatchers.com) www.emilybites.com


Slow Cooker Barbecue Chipotle Beef
Servings: 12
Serving Size: 4 ozWeight Watchers® PointsPlus®: 5 
3 lbs beef eye round or bottom round roast, all fat trimmed
2 cups of barbecue sauce (mine has 20 calories per 2 tbsp)
1/2 cup blended chipotles (I use Clemente Jacques Chipotle Molidos but if you can’t find that you can just blend canned chipotles)
Instructions
1. Stir the barbecue sauce and chipotle together to create the sauce.
2. Sprinkle the beef with salt and pepper and add to the crockpot. Pour the sauce over the beef.
3. Cook for 6 hours. Shred with a fork and cook an additional 10-20 minutes to let the sauce thicken up. Enjoy!


Pasta Salad

  • 8oz whole wheat pasta
  • 2 medium cucumbers, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup broccoli, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 1 3-4oz can sliced black olives,drained
  • 1/2 cup plain, non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup reduced fat mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Right before removing the pasta from the heat, add broccoli to the water, and cook for about 45 seconds.
  2. Drain pasta and broccoli, and rinse well with cold water.
  3. Place pasta and broccoli in a large bowl and add in bell pepper, onions, cucumber and black olives. Toss to combine.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mayo, sugar, vinegar and salt & pepper.
  5. Pour over pasta salad and toss well to coat.
  6. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Entire recipe makes 6 servings
Serving size is about 1 cup
Each serving = 6 Points +  www.laloosh.com
 
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