MIDWEEK MINUTES September 12, 2015
Midweek
Minutes
September 12,
2015
Hello,
Winners!
I hope everyone was able to
attend a meeting this week because Weight Watchers is rolling out a new tool.
It looks like a new weight record, but it’s MORE than a weight record. Weight
management success is more than just a number on the scale. The new little
booklet is called the _______’s Success Story booklet. Fill in the
blank with YOUR name!
When a person make the
decision to begin or resume a weight loss journey, as many different factors
are involved as there are different people. Many of us have never reached a
goal or experienced lasting success at weight management. Many of us have
dreamed of a smaller size, better health, and other non-scale victories that
cannot be measured on a scale. Each person is different, so doesn’t it make
sense that each journey should be different as well?
Remember how we always say we
need to take “baby steps”? In the new Success Story booklet, we are
encouraged to chunk down our goals (whether they are scale number goals or
non-scale goals), to help us monitor our success, and set personal, manageable
goals for 4 weeks at a time. Intrigued? Let’s talk more about this at the
next meeting, ok?
Weight Watchers has been
listening to its members once again. Today and tomorrow, Nebraska Weight
Watchers staff members will attend our annual INNOVATION meeting to learn about
what’s in store for 2016. I can’t tell you about the new stuff until December,
but know this! Your Success Story booklet is just the
beginning! 2016 is going to
be AMAZING for us as members!
Although I missed my members
in Superior, I hope you were able to get to another meeting this week.
Remember, there’s a box of bars for you if you did! Hastings...let’s see you
all there next Saturday, okay?
Until we meet again . . . Zig
Member
Milestones
Hastings: –9.4
lbs.
65 lb.
star
Vicki S. ( H
)
Set Your Course
The scale isn't
the only way to measure your progress. And getting to a specific number on that
scale isn't the only worthy-of-you goal.
Tracking your weight loss on the scale is great — it helps
to have a visible indication of how far you've come. But don't limit yourself!
As your new weight record, My Success Story points out, there are other
powerful goals to aim for, and other ways to measure your success. Pay attention
to the whole person you are, and you may find it easier to stick with your
healthy behaviors. For instance, which of these tangible changes are part of the
new you?
Maybe you….
Feel better about yourself
There's a spring in your step, eagerness at the beginning of a new day, and the assurance that you can take on the world. You're well on your way to a healthier new you, and you can feel it.
Maybe you….
Feel better about yourself
There's a spring in your step, eagerness at the beginning of a new day, and the assurance that you can take on the world. You're well on your way to a healthier new you, and you can feel it.
Like what the tape measure's telling you
Sometimes the scale doesn't show what your clothes can: When you tone up, you can gain a little muscle mass; it's denser than fat and occupies less space, so your circumference shrinks a bit. To chart these changes, take your measurements, or compare how your clothes fit to your pre-Weight Watchers days.
Can buy a smaller size!
It's the classic milestone: You head to the mall to buy a new pair of jeans (because that belt just isn't doing the job any more), and you see that you've dropped a size, or two. Yessss!
Know when to say "no, thanks"
Your discipline is real and you're proud of it. You carefully stick to your Plan and know when your body's telling you that you're full.
Recognize your triggers
Hormonal swings. A major deadline at the office. You know what your danger zones are and you've lined up ways to de-stress and decompress that don't involve food, but do deliver what you need.
Order like a pro
You order your fish grilled, not deep-fried; tomato sauces, not creamy ones. You ask for salad dressings on the side and vegetables as appetizers. You even share that rich dessert with a friend (and if it doesn't taste good, you don't finish your portion. Life's too short for a dried-out brownie!).
And cook like a pro
Your stir-fry is made with just a touch of oil and lots of veggies, and you've discovered the pleasures of high-flavor spices and herbs. You've mastered some nifty techniques and feel at home in your kitchen.
Then, you enjoy your meals
You've invested in some classy placemats and bought some candles. You turn off the TV, turn up the relaxing music, and truly savor your food, with or without company.
Choose food-free rewards
When you reach weight-loss milestones, you indulge in new workout clothes or a massage instead of a bag of potato chips.
Exercise without exhaustion
And you can walk up the stairs without feeling out of breath and run for the bus with ease. You've built up endurance and strength — and there's also less of you to lug around!
Have the power!
You've worked hard and your efforts are paying off. You know what it takes to get where you want to be, and you can do it.
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Plan Your Own Success Story
The next Success Story
could be you. How to make it happen.
Why not do some positive planning to make that dream come
true? By taking a few simple steps, you could make great strides towards your
goal.
It may seem a strange idea, but planning your own Success Story may just be the key to your own success. If you can visualise the person you’re going to be, you may well be halfway there. After all, you need to know where you’re going to get there!
Plan your appearance
Visualise your Success Story photo shoot by answering a few questions…
What can you see yourself wearing? Is it perfect skinny
jeans or something smarter?
What kind of colors do you see? Are they different from
what you’re wearing now?
How do you seem to feel? Do you see yourself smiling or
serious?
Just how slim are you? Can you translate that energetic,
slim person to a target weight?
By answering these simple questions you may be able to identify the kind of clothes you really want to be able to wear, the style you need to aim for and even your target weight.
Plan your turning point
As you probably know from reading other people’s Success Stories, people who’ve lost weight usually report some kind of turning point. Looking back in your mind’s eye, what turned out to be the key to your own weight loss? (Did you start planning more carefully? Did you become more adventurous? Did you start tracking in a new way? What kind of new exercise did you try out?)
There’s bound to be something that will trigger you forward to higher levels of success. Work out what it could be in your own personal Success Story…
Plan your people
Although we’re alone to some extent in life, most of us get a lot of support from people around us. Looking ahead, who is it that made the difference to you? (Was it your leader? Was it the people you got to know the in the Weight Watchers Community? Was it your weight-loss buddy… If so, who was that exactly? Did you manage to talk a relative into joining you on your weight loss journey? Was it those phone calls you made to that supportive somebody?
Plan your new priorities
Most success stories include some mention of a change of priorities. How will your life have changed? What will your new perspective be? What new routines will you have? Which part of your new lifestyle will have been an essential part of getting you to this point? (Is planning now your top priority? Is it buying in healthy snacks? Is it regular walking? Do you see yourself regularly going to the gym?)
Plan your pointers
What will your Tips be? If you can guess what your keys to change are, you’ll be well on your way to that real Success Story write-up. (If you're already there, tell us!)
It may seem a strange idea, but planning your own Success Story may just be the key to your own success. If you can visualise the person you’re going to be, you may well be halfway there. After all, you need to know where you’re going to get there!
Plan your appearance
Visualise your Success Story photo shoot by answering a few questions…
By answering these simple questions you may be able to identify the kind of clothes you really want to be able to wear, the style you need to aim for and even your target weight.
Plan your turning point
As you probably know from reading other people’s Success Stories, people who’ve lost weight usually report some kind of turning point. Looking back in your mind’s eye, what turned out to be the key to your own weight loss? (Did you start planning more carefully? Did you become more adventurous? Did you start tracking in a new way? What kind of new exercise did you try out?)
There’s bound to be something that will trigger you forward to higher levels of success. Work out what it could be in your own personal Success Story…
Plan your people
Although we’re alone to some extent in life, most of us get a lot of support from people around us. Looking ahead, who is it that made the difference to you? (Was it your leader? Was it the people you got to know the in the Weight Watchers Community? Was it your weight-loss buddy… If so, who was that exactly? Did you manage to talk a relative into joining you on your weight loss journey? Was it those phone calls you made to that supportive somebody?
Plan your new priorities
Most success stories include some mention of a change of priorities. How will your life have changed? What will your new perspective be? What new routines will you have? Which part of your new lifestyle will have been an essential part of getting you to this point? (Is planning now your top priority? Is it buying in healthy snacks? Is it regular walking? Do you see yourself regularly going to the gym?)
Plan your pointers
What will your Tips be? If you can guess what your keys to change are, you’ll be well on your way to that real Success Story write-up. (If you're already there, tell us!)
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THIS
WEEK’S MEETING
This week focuses on the first of 3
major components
of the My Success Story tool—how you
can examine what benefits you really want
to achieve to stay motivated as you
work toward your goals.
Member
Recipes
Weight Watchers Vegetable Omelet with Tomatoes and Peppers
recipe – 5 WW points plus
Author: WW-Recipes.net
Serves: 2
- 2 eggs
- 1 onion
- 2 small peppers (1 red, 1 yellow)
- 2 tomatoes (about 160 g)
- 1 thyme sprig
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 6 stalks parsley
- nutmeg
- salt
- pepper
- Peel and chop the onion.
- Cut the peppers into halves, remove the seeds, wash and cut into thin strips.
- Cut out the tomato stems. Dip the tomatoes in boiling water, remove, rinse with cold water and remove the skin. Dice the tomatoes.
- Wash the thyme, shake dry and chop finely.
- Peel the garlic and cut into halves. Rub a pan with the halved garlic.
- Heat oil in the pan. Sauté the onions and thyme over medium heat.
- Add the peppers and sauté for about 2-3 minutes, then add the diced tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Whisk together the eggs and sour cream, season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
- Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and let thicken over low heat for about 5-8 minutes according to taste (depending on how firm you want the omelet to be).
- Wash the parsley, shake dry and chop finely. Sprinkle over the vegetable omelet and serve.
Weight Watchers Stuffed Pepper Soup
recipe
Ingredients1 lb green pepper, diced
1 lb ground beef
2 stalks celery, diced
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes or 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1-2 teaspoon beef base
2 cups water or 2 cups low sodium beef broth
salt and pepper, to taste
rice (optional)
1 lb ground beef
2 stalks celery, diced
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes or 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1-2 teaspoon beef base
2 cups water or 2 cups low sodium beef broth
salt and pepper, to taste
rice (optional)
Preparation1. Brown the ground beef until fully cooked.
2. Drain the fat from the beef and set aside (do not discard the fat).
3. Saute the vegetables in the same pan.
4. Add water or broth, the ground beef, rendered fat, and beef base.
5. Let simmer for at least 15 minutes (the longer it simmers, the better the flavor). Salt and pepper to taste.
6. Stir in the desired amount of rice (if using).
Servings: 8 @ 3 PP
Weight Watchers Cauliflower Casserole
recipe
Makes 6 servings
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
1 large cauliflower, cut into florets
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup flour
6 tablespoons butter
2 cups milk
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 large cauliflower, cut into florets
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup flour
6 tablespoons butter
2 cups milk
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
Preparation
1. Cook the cauliflower in boiling water for about 6 minutes (until crisp tender).
2. Drain and transfer the cauliflower to a lightly buttered 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
3. In a small saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and whisk in the flour and salt.
4. Stir until bubbly, then gradually add the milk, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes (until thick and smooth).
5. Stir in the mustard and pour the sauce over the cauliflower in the baking dish.
6. Melt the remaining butter, add the breadcrumbs and toss to coat.
7. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the casserole, then top with the buttered bread crumbs.
8. Bake at 375° F for about 20 minutes (or until bubbly and brown).
WW
POINTS per serving: 5
Weight Watchers
Cheesecake Squares recipe Makes 16 squares
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup M&M or Smarties candies
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1 egg
1/3 cup margarine
1 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar, granulated
1/3 cup sugar, brown packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup M&M or Smarties candies
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1 egg
1/3 cup margarine
1 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar, granulated
1/3 cup sugar, brown packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Beat the margarine and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the walnuts and flour; mix well.
4. Reserve 1/2 cup of the crumb mixture; press the remaining crumb mixture into bottom of a 8″ square pan.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.
6. Combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar and vanilla; using an electric mixer, mix at medium speed until well blended.
7. Add the egg; mix well.
8. Layer 1/2 cup of the Smarties or M&M candies over the crust; top with the cream cheese mixture.
9. Combine the remaining candy and reserved crumb mixture; mix well.
10. Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the cream cheese mixture.
11. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.
12. Let cool completely before serving.
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Beat the margarine and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the walnuts and flour; mix well.
4. Reserve 1/2 cup of the crumb mixture; press the remaining crumb mixture into bottom of a 8″ square pan.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.
6. Combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar and vanilla; using an electric mixer, mix at medium speed until well blended.
7. Add the egg; mix well.
8. Layer 1/2 cup of the Smarties or M&M candies over the crust; top with the cream cheese mixture.
9. Combine the remaining candy and reserved crumb mixture; mix well.
10. Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the cream cheese mixture.
11. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.
12. Let cool completely before serving.
WW POINTS for one square: 5
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