MIDWEEK MINUTES October 18, 2014
Midweek
Minutes
October 18,
2014
Hello,
Winners!
It’s a SPOOKTACULAR October
in meeting rooms all over Weight Watchers! We’re talking about the LEVELS OF
CHANGE that we can implement to help us BE THE BOSS of our WEIGHT LOSS! We want
to be in control when we hit the ground running into the holidays! This is SO
the perfect time to attend your meetings...the calm before the Bermuda Triangle
of holidays hits.
One thing I know is that I
am a Weight Watchers member “out of necessity.” WHY are YOU a Weight Watchers member?
I am
reminded of the neatest email from my friend Carolyn (former WW leader). She
happened to be talking about a wonderful artist whose paintings she admired.
She found out that he was a paraplegic who who was in an automobile accident,
and his wife "out of necessity" was his assistant. She said, "out of
necessity", she took photographs for him of things he would like to paint. She
turned his canvases and helped him with the paints "out of necessity".
Apparently, the wife used that phrase several times.
Although those of us who struggle with our weight do not have the
same type of challenges, nonetheless, it IS a challenge for us to overcome our
weight. Carolyn continues...
"It seems to me that some of
the behaviors we need to accept and adopt to reach our goals are truly and
authentically "out of necessity." When we view these behaviors as "necessities" rather than
"optionals", we create personal power. Try these on for size:
* "Out of necessity I need to lose weight to be comfortable in my clothes and to please my doctor."
* "Out of necessity I exercise regularly."
* "Out of necessity I carry a snack and do not get too hungry."
* "Out of necessity I talk more than I eat when I socialize."
You get the idea! As Weight Watchers, we know that there is power in the program. It's NOT a quick fix. It takes time, effort, and determination to change, and we do it "out of necessity" for better health, better appearance, more confidence, and the many other reasons we faithfully come to the meeting each week.
Congratulations on your dedication! YOU are
SPOOKTACULAR! See you at the meetings! --Zig
. . . to the Pounds
removed in these Member Milestones
Superior: –5.8
lbs..
Hastings Saturday
Morning: –12.6 lbs..
5 lb.
star
Brandy C. ( H
)
Winning Weight-Loss Actions
Even small-scale moves can have a big
(and positive) impact.
There's something about the crisp air of early autumn that
makes it not easy, exactly, but certainly more natural to take on the
task of switching up some of your less-helpful eating and exercise behaviors.
The timing is good, too: Halloween, Thanksgiving, and, let's face it, the entire
month of December are just around the corner. Start now to make a little change
here, a little change there, and you'll be bonded with your healthy new
behaviors before those end-of-year challenges hit. These tips and strategies can
help you get on the right track.
Keep it small
You've probably heard this lots of times in your meetings: The easier the action is, the more likely you are to do it, and the more likely you are to do it again, and again. Research has shown that simple switches that you can build on are more likely to lead to weight loss that lasts.
Crowd out the bad
One smart approach to making healthy behaviors part of your life is to flip the not-so-healthy ones, like taking a second helping when you're not even hungry any more, or hitting the snooze button instead of getting up and out for a short walk. Figure out what small action will vanquish that negative behavior: Maybe it's keeping the serving bowls off the table so you can't absent-mindedly reach for more, and the alarm clock across the room so you have to get out of bed!
Be a (gentle) nag
Add a post-it on your bathroom mirror: "Do squats while brushing teeth!" or add a reminder to bring your water bottle in the Weight Watchers Mobile app on your smartphone. (Go into Settings and scroll down to set Reminders.) The more visual and prominent the better.
Surround yourself with encouragement
Let important people in your life know you’re making a change for the better, no matter how small. Tell them how they can keep you on track with positive words and reassurances. (Maybe one of your buddies can follow up your alarm clock with a text: "You're walking this morning, right?" Even better, ask her to come along with you!) And share your fledgling efforts with your other meeting members.
Reward yourself!
Every step you take in the right direction (going for a run, making a smart food choice in a tempting situation) should be acknowledged. Take a tip from preschoolers everywhere and set up a sticker chart, awarding yourself a gold star for even little victories and achievements.
Keep it small
You've probably heard this lots of times in your meetings: The easier the action is, the more likely you are to do it, and the more likely you are to do it again, and again. Research has shown that simple switches that you can build on are more likely to lead to weight loss that lasts.
Crowd out the bad
One smart approach to making healthy behaviors part of your life is to flip the not-so-healthy ones, like taking a second helping when you're not even hungry any more, or hitting the snooze button instead of getting up and out for a short walk. Figure out what small action will vanquish that negative behavior: Maybe it's keeping the serving bowls off the table so you can't absent-mindedly reach for more, and the alarm clock across the room so you have to get out of bed!
Be a (gentle) nag
Add a post-it on your bathroom mirror: "Do squats while brushing teeth!" or add a reminder to bring your water bottle in the Weight Watchers Mobile app on your smartphone. (Go into Settings and scroll down to set Reminders.) The more visual and prominent the better.
Surround yourself with encouragement
Let important people in your life know you’re making a change for the better, no matter how small. Tell them how they can keep you on track with positive words and reassurances. (Maybe one of your buddies can follow up your alarm clock with a text: "You're walking this morning, right?" Even better, ask her to come along with you!) And share your fledgling efforts with your other meeting members.
Reward yourself!
Every step you take in the right direction (going for a run, making a smart food choice in a tempting situation) should be acknowledged. Take a tip from preschoolers everywhere and set up a sticker chart, awarding yourself a gold star for even little victories and achievements.
Get moving!
Earn a Charm in one of two ways!
Read both options and see what will work for you. Just get
moving!
Option 1: Walk or run (or crawl) 30 MILES
during the month. Track all of your miles. If you hit 30 miles by October 31, we
have a charm reward for you (pictured). Average a mile a day, and you can do
this!
Option 2: Earn 30 ACTIVITY POINTS during the month.
Track every activity point you earn. If you hit 30 by October 31, you will be
rewarded with the same charm! Earn one activity point per day, and you can do
this!
Tracking may be done anyway that works for you: on a
calendar, on e-tools, using Active Link graphs, etc. Keep it
simple!
Now get out there and
move!
THIS WEEK ONLY!!!
A Different Kind of Change
No matter how you look at it, change is
a tough thing to deal with.
Even positive changes can be trying. After all, the word
change indicates that you're disrupting life as you know it. When you made the
decision to lose weight with Weight Watchers, change is just what you signed up
for. But how ready are you for change? And how willing are you to make
change a normal part of your life?
A change for the better
You've probably heard your Leader or other meetings members mention all the many changes that you can expect along your weight-loss journey. The first change is accepting the fact that you actually do need to make changes in order to lose weight. But you probably went through a few stages of acceptance before you really committed yourself to making those changes:
But there is a way that you can accept the changes that come with your initial weight loss and, eventually, the lifelong commitment of maintenance. Achieving each of these types of change can help:
Environment. The first changes you need to make are
to your environment. You need to change the foods you eat and store in your
kitchen, increase your activity routine and perhaps adjust your surroundings in
order to foster weight loss.
Behaviors. Step two is to adjust your behaviors to better accommodate your new weight-loss plan.
Capabilities. The third step is to learn and reinforce the resources you need to lose weight like motivation, perseverance and willpower.
Beliefs. Step four is to believe in yourself and your ability to lose weight now and keep that weight off well into the future.
Identity. The final step is to ensure that you can see yourself at your weight goal and beyond. Your self image is the most important part of change, since change comes from within. If you don't see yourself as capable of being successful at weight loss, you are not likely to achieve your goals.
Change can happen, and needs to happen, in order for you to really find success in your weight-loss efforts. Accepting all of these life changes could very well be the most difficult challenge of weight loss. But with a belief in yourself and a positive self image, you can get there!
At your next meeting, ask those around you how they facilitate the changes they need to make in order to keep weight loss a continued part of their life.
A change for the better
You've probably heard your Leader or other meetings members mention all the many changes that you can expect along your weight-loss journey. The first change is accepting the fact that you actually do need to make changes in order to lose weight. But you probably went through a few stages of acceptance before you really committed yourself to making those changes:
- Initially, you just weren't ready to make a change, and thus stayed at a weight that made you unhappy.
- You probably started having mixed feelings about weight loss and the changes that you would need to make in order to achieve that weight loss.
- In the end, you decided that, yes, you were ready to make a change in your life because you really wanted to achieve that weight loss.
But there is a way that you can accept the changes that come with your initial weight loss and, eventually, the lifelong commitment of maintenance. Achieving each of these types of change can help:
Behaviors. Step two is to adjust your behaviors to better accommodate your new weight-loss plan.
Capabilities. The third step is to learn and reinforce the resources you need to lose weight like motivation, perseverance and willpower.
Beliefs. Step four is to believe in yourself and your ability to lose weight now and keep that weight off well into the future.
Identity. The final step is to ensure that you can see yourself at your weight goal and beyond. Your self image is the most important part of change, since change comes from within. If you don't see yourself as capable of being successful at weight loss, you are not likely to achieve your goals.
Change can happen, and needs to happen, in order for you to really find success in your weight-loss efforts. Accepting all of these life changes could very well be the most difficult challenge of weight loss. But with a belief in yourself and a positive self image, you can get there!
At your next meeting, ask those around you how they facilitate the changes they need to make in order to keep weight loss a continued part of their life.
OCTOBER
SAVINGS...THIS IS THE LAST WEEK FOR THIS SALE!
Snack Bars
and Crunchy Snacks are on sale for $3.95 each through
10/25
Your Success
Kit—while supplies last, Your Success Kits are reduced to
$24.95
BAD WEATHER: If there will be a meeting cancellation due to SNOW, etc., please
stay tuned to NTV or KHAS-TV. I will call them to announce a meeting
cancellation by 3 P.M.
for Superior...and as early as I can (or the night before) for Hastings Saturday
morning meetings. You can also log on to their websites where they have weather
closings.
You can
also call the Weight Watchers' 800 number to find out if we are having a
meeting.
1-800-651-6000.
Season of the Pumpkin
Friday, October 17, 2014
It’s the
heart of autumn bringing forth crackling leaves underfoot, molasses colored
sunshine and pumpkins on display everywhere from supermarket stands to roadside
patches ripe for the picking to the front steps of family homes.
With Halloween only a few weeks away, you’ll want to start turning your purchased pumpkins into various versions of jack-o’-lanterns. Take it one step further and save the insides to whip up low fat versions of pumpkin pies and breads, roast the pumpkin seeds to eat on their own or sprinkle onto roasted squash and even create a mashed version to serve as a flavorful compliment to a main dish. Here are some inspiring recipes to get you going. (You can find the links in the WHAT’S NEW BLOG)
Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust
Pumpkin-Oat Bread
Roasted Acorn Squash with Cumin and Pumpkin Seeds
Mexican Braised Pork with Pumpkin
So after a brisk walk in the crisp autumn air, roll up to the kitchen and have fun preparing your favorite pumpkin treat. You’ll be delighted you did once sitting in front of a glowing fire with that perfect slice of pumpkin pie and probably a mug of hot chocolate with a dollop of low fat whipped cream. ----Geraldine Vincent, Contributor
With Halloween only a few weeks away, you’ll want to start turning your purchased pumpkins into various versions of jack-o’-lanterns. Take it one step further and save the insides to whip up low fat versions of pumpkin pies and breads, roast the pumpkin seeds to eat on their own or sprinkle onto roasted squash and even create a mashed version to serve as a flavorful compliment to a main dish. Here are some inspiring recipes to get you going. (You can find the links in the WHAT’S NEW BLOG)
Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust
Pumpkin-Oat Bread
Roasted Acorn Squash with Cumin and Pumpkin Seeds
Mexican Braised Pork with Pumpkin
So after a brisk walk in the crisp autumn air, roll up to the kitchen and have fun preparing your favorite pumpkin treat. You’ll be delighted you did once sitting in front of a glowing fire with that perfect slice of pumpkin pie and probably a mug of hot chocolate with a dollop of low fat whipped cream. ----Geraldine Vincent, Contributor
AWESOME!!!
The Challenge of Change
How to hang on when
everything around you is shifting.
You get laid off from your long-term job; a close
family member passes away unexpectedly; or your spouse finally gets that
sought-after promotion — on the other side of the country.
Major life changes. Sometimes they're expected and
other times they can hit you like a brick wall. And, as you probably know, with
change often comes stress.
"The biggest challenge is coping with the stress,"
explains Lona Sandon, MEd, RD, assistant professor of clinical nutrition at
University of Texas Southwestern. "And often this stress is counterproductive to
weight loss. Typically you find yourself eating more to fill some kind of void
or need that can't be satisfied otherwise." Or, your mind and time might be
occupied with the crisis at hand, rather than your weight-loss
efforts.
So, what should you do in the face of a major life
change? Try the following tips:
- Rethink your strategy. Not everyone likes to hear this, but a worthy goal when you're under stress is "to maintain your current weight, not to lose it," says Sandon. Changes in life often limit "the amount of energy and time we have to devote to weight loss," explains Lisa Dorfman, MS, RD, LMHC, sports nutritionist for the University of Miami Athletics. If your goals and expectations are too high, you'll be more likely to set yourself up for failure during a stressful time, adds Sandon. Then, what should you do? "Reassess your plan so that it accommodates the changes in your life," suggests Dorfman.
- Maintain an exercise program. Physical activity does a lot when it comes to improving one's mental and physical health during stressful times, says Sandon. Even just a walk around the block will help to improve your overall state of mind.
- Stock up on healthy foods in your kitchen or desk drawer, so you're not tempted. "If you have an apple or low-fat granola on hand, you'll be less tempted to stop by the vending machine and pick up a candy bar," says Sandon. Instead of a pick-me-up, a quick dose of sugar or caffeine will often leave you feeling worse.
- Stay close to your support group. Whether it's your sibling, your weekly poker game, or your Weight Watchers meeting, stick with your tribe. Expressing your feelings with people close to you will go a long way toward easing your level of stress, says Sandon. If you can find others who are going through the same life circumstances, even better. You will feel less alone and less likely to resort to food as an antidote to stress.
And when life takes a turn, remember that in
due time you'll be back on track and return to the regular pattern of your
life.
GET IT
NOW!!!
November / December Issue
of Weight Watchers Magazine:
Happy Healthy
Holidays!
Everything you need to stay on track during
the holidays – it’s in here:
quick fitness moves for even the busiest
days;
how to beat those winter blues;
setting expectations to make the season the best it can be.
And, of course, dozens of delicious recipes for any holiday party!
Also in this issue, how to:
Assess your risk for diabetes
Conquer that Chinese buffet with
confidence
Dress up that Little Black Dress for
maximum
glam
Shake off stress while you
walk
Next week’s meeting
topic:
When doing is believing
This week examines the supportive
and complementary relationship
between CAPABILITIES and
BELIEFS—and how each one grows in direct relation to the other.
Member
Recipes
Pumpkin French Toast
Sticks
Yield: 5 servings
Serving size: 3 sticks for 6 PP
10 slices of Ezekiel® Bread (found in the healthy freezer
section)
½ cup LIBBY'S® 100% pure pumpkin
¼ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 tsp raw honey
1 egg and 2 egg whites
¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp unrefined cane sugar (or sweetener of choice)
sugar-free maple syrup
1. Using a sharp serrated knife, gently remove the crusts from the
bread.
2. In a medium bowl, combine pumpkin, ricotta cheese and honey.
Spread mixture evenly on 5
pieces of bread. Sandwich the mixture between the remaining slices of
bread.
3. Cut each sandwich lengthwise in thirds so there is a total of 15
‘sticks’.
4. In a shallow bowl combine eggs, almond milk, cinnamon and vanilla
extract. Mix well.
5. Heat a skillet or pancake griddle to medium-low heat (350 degrees)
and coat with nonstick
cooking spray.
6. Dunk sticks in egg mixture and then add to skillet. Cook until
golden brown (about 3-4 minutes)
then turn over to the other side and cook until golden brown
again.
7. Once out of skillet, immediately sprinkle with sugar and enjoy!
Have leftovers? Allow sticks to
cool then place them in a freezer-safe Ziploc® bag and keep them in
the freezer for another
morning. Just pop them in the microwave and defrost them for 1
minute, flipping them half way
through, then cook on high for 1-3 minutes or until heated through,
flipping half way again.
Healthy Homemade Chicken Noodle
Soup
serves
5
1 whole chicken,
4-5 lbs
1 tablespoon
canola oil
2 quarts chicken
broth
4 large carrots,
roughly chopped
4 stalks celery,
roughly chopped
1 medium onion,
chopped
2 bay
leaves
3 sprigs fresh
thyme
2 sprigs
parsley
2 teaspoons
salt
1 teaspoon black
pepper
3 cups cooked
small shape pasta, I like to use ditalini, orzo, or acini di
pepe
2 cups frozen
sweet peas, thawed
Start by roasting
a whole chicken, rubbed completely with canola oil, for 1 hour 45 minutes at 400
degrees F. Let the chicken cool enough so that you can handle it, then peel off
all skin, discard it, and cut the chicken meat into bite sized
pieces.
In a large stock
pot, combine the chicken bones with 2 quarts of good quality chicken broth.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Remove the bones from the broth with a slotted spoon. Discard
them.
Now, to that pot
of stock, add carrots, celery, onion, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, and fresh
thyme. Let this simmer for 30 minutes, until the veggies are soft. Add all of
the chicken meat to the pot and stir to combine. Simmer for an additional and
final 30 minutes. Remove the bay leaves and thyme. Stir in cooked pasta and peas
and serve.
Nutrition info per
serving: Calories: 288.7, Fat: 4.1g, Cholesterol: 89.9mg, Carb: 36.1g, Fiber:
3.5g, Sugars: 4.2g, Protein: 27.7g www.canyoustayfordinner.com
Honey Barbecue
Meatloaf serves 4
1 lb 90% lean ground beef
1 slice white bread, ground to crumbs in food processor -or- 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1/2 cup smoky barbecue sauce, divided
2 tablespoons honey, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 slice white bread, ground to crumbs in food processor -or- 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1/2 cup smoky barbecue sauce, divided
2 tablespoons honey, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Toss one slice of soft
white bread in your food processor and grind it into crumbs.
In a large bowl, use your hands to mix together the ground beef, fresh bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon of the worcestershire sauce, the spicy brown mustard, 1/4 cup of the barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, salt, and black pepper.
Shape the mixture into a long, thick log and place in an oiled baking dish. Be careful not to pack the meat too tightly or you’ll end up with a very dense, tough loaf.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, and 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce. Spread half of this mixture evenly all over the meatloaf. Reserve the other half for serving.
Bake for 45 minutes. Slice and drizzle with reserved honey barbecue sauce.
In a large bowl, use your hands to mix together the ground beef, fresh bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon of the worcestershire sauce, the spicy brown mustard, 1/4 cup of the barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, salt, and black pepper.
Shape the mixture into a long, thick log and place in an oiled baking dish. Be careful not to pack the meat too tightly or you’ll end up with a very dense, tough loaf.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, and 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce. Spread half of this mixture evenly all over the meatloaf. Reserve the other half for serving.
Bake for 45 minutes. Slice and drizzle with reserved honey barbecue sauce.
Nutrition info for 1 serving: Calories: 310, Fat:
14.9g, Cholesterol: 58.7mg, Carb: 25.8g, Fiber: 0.7g, Sugars: 20g, Protein:
16.8g www.canyoustayfordinner.com
Dreamy Chocolate Peanut Butter
Fudge
PER SERVING PointsPlus® value 2*
One 18.3-oz. box fudge brownie mix
2 cups canned pure pumpkin
2 tbsp. light chocolate syrup
2 tbsp. reduced-fat peanut butter, softened
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl, combine brownie mix with pumpkin and stir
until smooth. Add
chocolate syrup and stir until blended. The batter will be very
thick, but don't add
anything else!
Spray a square baking pan (9" X 9" works best) with nonstick spray.
Spread the batter
into the pan. Then spoon peanut butter on top and use a knife or
skewer to swirl it
around.
Bake in the oven for 35 minutes. The batter will remain very thick
and fudgy, and it will
look undercooked.
Allow the fudge to cool. Cover the pan with foil and refrigerate for
at least 2 hours. Cut
into 36 squares. Then get ready for a fudge frenzy!
MAKES 36 SERVINGS www.hungrygirl.com
Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel
Balls
Servings: 20
Serving Size: 1 chocolate peanut butter pretzel ballWeight Watchers® PointsPlus®: 1 *
Servings: 20
Serving Size: 1 chocolate peanut butter pretzel ballWeight Watchers® PointsPlus®: 1 *
Ingredients
1/2 cup pretzels
1/4 cup reduced fat peanut butter or other nut butter
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup pretzels
1/4 cup reduced fat peanut butter or other nut butter
1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Crush the pretzels in a ziploc bag until they are in small pieces. The smaller the pieces the more round you can make the chocolates and the better the ingredients will stick together. As you can see in the picture, my pretzel pieces were not quite small enough – lesson learned.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the pretzel pieces and peanut butter (or other nut butter) until well combined and place in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes which will make it easier to roll the balls together.
3. Pull the mixture out of the fridge and roll the pretzel peanut butter into small balls a little larger than a teaspoon. It should make 20 pretzel peanut butter balls. Place on parchment or wax paper on a cookie tray.
4. Return the peanut butter pretzel balls to the freezer and let chill for 1 hour.
5. After a hour, remove the pretzel peanut butter balls from the freezer. Heat up the chocolate chips in a small bowl in the microwave. Heat the chocolate chips on medium power and stir every minute. They will take between 2-4 minutes to become melted and smooth.
6. Dip the peanut butter pretzel balls into the chocolate and roll to cover completely. You can also just dip half the ball in, as you can see in the pictures, which will count down the calories.
7. Place in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes until the chocolate hardens. Store in an airtight container. www.slenderkitchen.com
1. Crush the pretzels in a ziploc bag until they are in small pieces. The smaller the pieces the more round you can make the chocolates and the better the ingredients will stick together. As you can see in the picture, my pretzel pieces were not quite small enough – lesson learned.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the pretzel pieces and peanut butter (or other nut butter) until well combined and place in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes which will make it easier to roll the balls together.
3. Pull the mixture out of the fridge and roll the pretzel peanut butter into small balls a little larger than a teaspoon. It should make 20 pretzel peanut butter balls. Place on parchment or wax paper on a cookie tray.
4. Return the peanut butter pretzel balls to the freezer and let chill for 1 hour.
5. After a hour, remove the pretzel peanut butter balls from the freezer. Heat up the chocolate chips in a small bowl in the microwave. Heat the chocolate chips on medium power and stir every minute. They will take between 2-4 minutes to become melted and smooth.
6. Dip the peanut butter pretzel balls into the chocolate and roll to cover completely. You can also just dip half the ball in, as you can see in the pictures, which will count down the calories.
7. Place in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes until the chocolate hardens. Store in an airtight container. www.slenderkitchen.com
Cheeseburger Salad with Big Mac
Dressing
dressing adapted from Top Secret
Recipes
makes 4 servings
2 tablespoons full-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons full-fat sour cream or yogurt
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon minced white onion
1 teaspoon sugar
dash Tabasco sauce, or hot sauce
1 teaspoon salt, divided
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large sweet onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef sirloin
1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
dill pickle slices (optional)
In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, ketchup, water,
vinegar, relish, onion, sugar, Tabasco, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Set
aside.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium. Add the onion and saute
for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the ground beef and cook for about 6-7 minutes, stirring
occasionally and using the spatula to crumble the meat.
Add the garlic and stir constantly for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
The meat should no longer be pink; if it is, continue to cook until browned.
Remove pan from heat and set aside while you assemble the
salads.
Divide the romaine, tomatoes, and cheese evenly among four large
bowls or plates. Divide the beef mixture evenly among the salads. Drizzle each
serving with 2 tablespoons dressing. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Information for 1 Serving (1/4th of Entire Recipe): Calories 445,
Total Fat 24.8 g, Total Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Dietary Fiber 4.1 g, Sugars 1.2 g,
Protein 43.1 g
Caramel Apple
Milkshakes
3 cups frozen vanilla yogurt
3/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
1/2 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup caramel topping
3/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
1/2 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup caramel topping
Place the yogurt, milk, cinnamon, and topping in
a blender.
Cover and blend until smooth.
Pour into 6 glasses. Serve
immediately.
Makes 6 glasses - @ 5
PP
Candy Corn Custard
Parfait
1 SERVINGS
4 PointsPlus Values
1 Jell-O Sugar Free Vanilla Pudding
Snack
2 drops yellow food coloring
1/3 cup mandarin orange segments in juice,
drained
1/4 cup Cool Whip Free, thawed
5 pieces candy corn
In a small bowl or parfait glass, combine pudding
with food coloring and mix until uniform in color.
Top evenly first with orange segments and then
with Cool Whip.
Arrange candy corn prettily on top of the Cool
Whip (or haphazardly — it's your parfait), and then dive in!
Each parfait has 155 calories,
1g fat, 0.5g fiber, and a PointsPlus value of
4.
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