MIDWEEK MINUTES January 30, 2016

 
 
 

 
Midweek Minutes
January 30, 2016
 
Hello, Winners!
 
What can I say?  This is my new grandbaby Lincoln, Maverick Damon Finnegan, but you already know that because I have text everyone and put photos galore on my Facebook page!    People were asking me every day for two weeks, and I told them that when he came, they would know!  My daughter says he is sleeping 5-6 hours a night already!  He’s a genius, and he’s just 5 days old!  I apologize for having to miss two Monday meetings, but he is definitely worth it! 
 
This is going to be a short newsletter because  we had family time (with baby Lincoln). Yay!
 
I hear the weather might mess on Monday.  We shall see. 
 
 
I encourage everyone to text @wwzig to 81010 and get REMIND for instant messages from me!  Last time I had to cancel the meeting,  I called the TV stations, but it was never posted on the TV, I don’t think.  I emailed everyone I have on my list and posted on the ZIG’S WINNERS Facebook page, but I know not everyone got the message.  So, I’m changing things up.  At the meeting Monday, I will gather anyone’s emails I do not have.  I will have you sign up for the REMIND alerts if you have a mobile phone.  Other than that, please use common sense when weather threatens...and email ME at hasi@gtmc.net if you are not sure about our having a meeting. 

You can also call the Weight Watchers' 800 number to find out if we are having a meeting.
 1-800-651-6000. 
 
With the winter weather upon us, I hope you are all stocked up with healthy foods and snacks.  As promised, I am posting my “SNOW DAY Soup”  It’s a REALLY old WW recipe, and it’s YUMMY!  I pray you all stay safe and warm, and I hope to see everyone at the meetings this week. --Zig
 
 
 
Member Milestones
Superior: –17.2 lbs.
Hastings: –21.4 lbs.
 
 
 
 
DID YOU MISS THE CALL WITH OPRAH ON WEDNESDAY?  CLICK THE LINK
BELOW TO ACCESS THE PAGE THAT HAS THE CALL.
 
 
click to access the OPRAH CALL
 
 
 
 
Master the Plan!
 
 
 
 
Do you ever wonder why that bag of chips is calling to you, even when you’re not even that hungry? Learn how to recognize when you really need food in this episode of Master the Plan. Watch for:
  • The ability to recognize internal versus external hunger
  • Skills to ride the wave of external hunger
  • The power to really listen to your body

Skill Builder:
The next time you’re jonesing for a snack, determine whether you’re feeling external or internal hunger. If internal, adjust your eating times so you’re not so hungry and if external, use one of our tips to do, think, or go somewhere else.  
Like what you see? Go ahead and binge watch! Become a Master-mind – check out all the episodes.
 
 
 
 
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2016 Starter Kit
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Inside the kit you’ll find• Cutting Board with built-in measuring cups (dishwasher safe)
  - Features removable sides and cups to easily slide your chopped ingredients into convenient measuring cups: 1 cup, 1/2 cup, 1/3 cup, and 1/4 cup included
• Collapsible Bowl (dishwasher, microwave, and freezer safe)

  - Convenient bowl that collapses to save you space in your bag or kitchen. This unique bowl comes with a 4-oz container to hold dressing, dip, and yogurt, as well as a separate tray to store additional toppings.

• Fresh & Easy Cookbook
  - 115 SmartPoints friendly, mouthwatering recipes that are perfect for small-scale cooking.

• The Journal
  - Keep track of your SmartPoint values, activity, bright ideas, thoughts, feelings, anything in this 12-week Journal.

• Weight Watchers Coupon Flyer  - You can save $30 on Weight Watchers meeting room and retail products.
 
 
 

Yes, eating every single meal at home is one way to ensure you’re the boss of your food choices. But who lives that way? Most of us have to grab food on the go at some point, or are obliged to dine out frequently with work colleagues, or want to enjoy a nice restaurant meal with friends or family. In your meeting this week, you discovered a range of ways to ace eating away from home. Here are some more helpful dining-out ideas, including ways to use Weight Watchers tools.
Arming yourself with your SmartPointsTM budget is the first step to enjoying an on-Plan restaurant meal. Then, consider what you want to do before, during, and after the meal to help you stick to your goal.
Before you go out
  • Once you’ve decided on a restaurant, try to look at an online menu so you can narrow down your options. Heed our restaurant decoding tips. Bonus points if you pre-track your meal! You can even save your favorite restaurant meals to your Tracker!
  • Do the math: Will you use any of your weekly SmartPoints values for the meal, perhaps for a special dessert?
  • Rehearse your “lines” ahead of time. If you’re not used to asking for “a side salad instead of fries, please,” practice before you go so you’re comfortable making the request.
At the restaurant
  • ​Ask questions! If you’re not sure how a dish is prepared based on the description, always ask your server for details. You don’t want to end up with a "pricy" surprise.
  • ​Get creative with the menu. No need to order a full-size entrée: Try an appetizer or small plate, or see if you can get away with ordering from the kids’ menu.
  • Want to satisfy your sweet tooth? Stick with something light like sorbet, or share a dessert with a friend (or just ask if you can steal one forkful before they dig in!).
After the meal
  • Track it. If you pre-tracked, check your numbers and adjust where necessary. Even if you went over your planned allotment of SmartPoints values, you're better off recording what you ate. It keeps you mindful and close to the Plan.
  • Look back at how the meal went. Were there any unexpected hurdles—that basket of cheese rolls, say, or your boss urging you to try her fried calamari? How did you handle them? If you're not happy with any of your choices, what could you do differently? A post-prandial post-mortem can help set you up for success next time.
  • Make your very next meal an on-plan one. You've heard it before: When you slip, get right back on the path. In this case, if you've overdone it, a lower SmartPoints value meal that you measure and track carefully can help set you squarely back on solid ground. And if you haven't overdone it, you're reinforcing your good choices!
Anytime Breakfast
A classic diner dish made SmartPoints-friendly, Red Potato, Kale and Bacon Hash is this week’s recipe from the Weekly. It hits the spot morning, noon, or night, for just 8 SmartPoints value. It’s lightened up with turkey bacon and lots of veggies, and kicked up with hot sauce.
 
 
 
Member Recipes
 

Zig’s “SNOW DAY” Mushroom Bisque
1 Cup FF milk
1/2 cup low sodium beef broth
2 oz. imitation crab meat, shredded
1/2 Cup chopped mushrooms
1/2 cup drained canned corn
1/2 teaspoon tarragon
a pinch of ground red pepper

In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil. 
Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until heated through.
(To reheat, microwave on high 2-3 minutes)

Makes one serving, but double it because you will want to share!

When I did the search for the ingredients, I came up with 7 SP per serving.  In the old WW magazine from 1192, they did not
list saturated fat, so it comes to 5.





Fish Tacos
8 corn tortillas
1 lb white fish (halibut, cod or any white fish)
Sauce & Marinade:
1/2 C nonfat yogurt
1/4 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp chili powder
1 lime, juiced
Salt & Pepper, to taste

Topping:
1 1/2 C shredded cabbage
1/4 C cilantro, chopped
1 C tomatoes, diced
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp honey
1 lime, juiced

Instructions
In a small bowl or jar, combine the yogurt, cumin, chili powder, lime juice, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Reserve half of the sauce, to serve with the tacos (if desired).
Spread half of the remaining sauce over the fish and broil for 2 – 4 minutes.
Flip the fish over and coat with the remaining reserved sauce.
Broil for another 2 – 4 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily.
While the fish is cooking, make the slaw.
In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, cilantro, tomatoes, vinegar, honey and lime juice.
Mix until well combined and set aside.
Heat the corn tortillas, one at a time, in a fry pan coated with cooking spray, until warmed.
Serve the tortillas with the fish and topped with the slaw and reserved sauce.

Entire recipe makes 4 servings
Serving size is about 2 tacos (with 3 oz fish and 1/2 cup of slaw)
Each serving = 6 Smart Points
www.laloosh.com


 


Skinny Peach Crumble
Yield: 8 servings
Serving size: ½ cup = 5 SP

8 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted + sliced
2 Tbsp stevia
1 tsp lemon juice
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
Topping:
¼ brown sugar
3 Tbsp whole wheat flour
1 tsp Stevia®
½ tsp cinnamon
3 Tbsp cold butter
½ cup rolled oats
Optional*:
4 cups low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt
*Optional ingredients are not included in nutritional calculations.

For filling: Preheat oven to 375º F. In a large bowl combine peaches, Stevia®, lemon juice and cinnamon. Pour peach mixture to a 9-inch (or 4 – 9 oz individual baking dishes) baking dish and set aside.
For topping: In medium bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, stevia, cinnamon and salt. Cut in butter. Then add oats. Mix with fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle topping over peach mixture.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until topping is golden brown and juices are bubbling. Serve warm with optional ½ cup low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt.
www.skinnymom.com




Copycat Cosmic Brownies
1 egg
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup canola oil
⅓ cup skim milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup whole-wheat white flour
½ cup cocoa powder
½ cup sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
Ganache:
3 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk

Preheat the oven to 350° F, and spray a small square (9x9-inch) or rectangular (7x11-inch) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, applesauce, oil, milk and vanilla.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar and salt.
Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients with a rubber spatula, until completely moistened and combined.
Evenly spread the brownie batter in the prepared dish. The batter will be very thick and fudgy at this point. Make the top as smooth as possible with the rubber spatula.
Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
When cooled, cut into 12 even squares.
To make the ganache: In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat the almond milk for 15 seconds, or until hot.
Add the chocolate chips and stir together until melted and smooth. Allow to rest and thicken for about 5 minutes.
Evenly pour over the cooled brownies.
Top with candy-coated chocolate. www.skinnymom.com
1 brownie = 6 SP
 
 
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