MIDWEEK MINUTES March 19, 2016
Midweek
Minutes
March 19,
2016
Hello,
Winners!
Tomorrow is the official start
of spring. Are we going to have a spring food celebration? Ha-ha! We just came
off St. Patrick’s Day, and now it’s “Whooper and Hoopers” all over the place
this weekend, so the weather matters not! But that does mean that junk food,
temptations, and special occasions are happening all year ‘round. As I was
getting cat food early this morning at Wal Mart, I was thinking that American
advertising cannot seem to go one month without promoting reasons to celebrate,
and it seems we must always celebrate with food! But, as we talked in the
meeting rooms this week, we CAN plan ahead for special occasions and not get
caught in a setback.
Setbacks DO happen to everyone whether
they are following the Weight Watchers program or not.
How did the realization that you are
not the only one in that boat help you this week? What happened and how did you
move forward from that? Perhaps you didn’t move forward, so what is keeping you
from taking the next step forward? In light of another upcoming holiday, if you
could use some inspiration from members who have ‘been there, done that’, join
us for what is sure to be a discussion rich meeting this
week.
Have a great weekend, and we’ll see you
soon! --Zig
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If you missed the Oprah call this week,
click on the link below.
Nobody's perfect. (Big shocker,
right?) So why do we beat ourselves up so much for making mistakes, especially
when it comes to weight loss? It’s a good question, and one that your Leader
(who, despite what you might think, isn’t perfect, either) will introduce for
discussion at your Meeting this week. Instead of aiming for perfection,
anticipate setbacks—even little ones—and plan to learn from them. Being able to
forgive ourselves and accept our mistakes is a valuable part of the journey, and
crucial to long-term success.
Let’s be honest: Sometimes you’re
going to eat a food without first asking yourself, “Is this worth the
SmartPointsTM
value?” Or you’re going to miss a workout (or two or three). Or you’re going to
do things, like skipping breakfast or leaving the house without a healthy snack,
that can trigger an unhealthy choice later when you’re passing by the burger
joint/bakery/candy aisle at the supermarket. It’s what you do next that matters.
In your Weekly[link to pdf attached], you’ll find simple-but-powerful ways to
recover, stronger than ever.
“There’s no such thing as failure, only
feedback.”
This quote is a popular refrain at Meetings, with good reason: It reminds us that disguised in every setback are valuable insights. A slip-up can leave you feeling ashamed, and even stuck. No matter what, be kind to yourself, and turn your negative thoughts around. Recognize that it’s a learning experience, showing you what not to do—and what you might do instead. If, for instance, you find that the scale’s not budging, it could be because you’ve slipped on tracking, or portioning. Look back to a time when you were rocking the plan and take it from there.
This quote is a popular refrain at Meetings, with good reason: It reminds us that disguised in every setback are valuable insights. A slip-up can leave you feeling ashamed, and even stuck. No matter what, be kind to yourself, and turn your negative thoughts around. Recognize that it’s a learning experience, showing you what not to do—and what you might do instead. If, for instance, you find that the scale’s not budging, it could be because you’ve slipped on tracking, or portioning. Look back to a time when you were rocking the plan and take it from there.
Start getting back on track right away, with
something as simple and small as drinking a glass of water or planning your next
meal. If you realize that you’re losing your motivation—and late winter can be a
challenging time—give yourself a jolt of something fresh and new. It can help you come back to your plan with your mojo renewed.
When you’re back in the groove, think about the circumstances that led to the
slip-up. How can your tools, like the app
and the support of your Leader and other Members, help you avoid it in the
future?
I decided to scatter some recipe links
throughout the newsletter...just to shake things up!!! (Hope the links
work.)
Click for Recipe Shredded
Chicken Enchilada Recipe
In the March/April Issue of WWM:
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Ready for Spring? 288 ideas to keep you smiling and motivated
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Find your adventure! Break out of your comfort zone and soar.
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Special Report. The health fix right outside your door.
Plus.....
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32 crazy-delicious recipes.
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Oprah on her new mind-set
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Fashion Update: The latest hot, sexy looks for your body.
HERE’S A RECIPE FROM THE
MAGAZINE
Vanilla-Basil Meringue Nests with Strawberries
PREP 25 MIN // COOK 2½ HR // REST 2 HR // SERVES 8
| 4
large egg whites, at room temperature ½ c sugar Pinch salt ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 Tbsp minced fresh basil (plus extra leaves for garnish, optional) 2 pints strawberries, quartered ¼ c balsamic glaze |
LAST WEEK
FOR SALE PRICE!!!
AND
Click below for a delicious
SMOOTHIE recipe
Find Your
Adventure!
Remember your
card and earn a charm for your attendance!
THIS WEEK ONLY. .
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Eat the Rainbow
By: Shari Brown
Looking to amp up your nutrition game? Challenge
yourself to eat a variety of whole, colorful fruits and vegetables! Fruits and
vegetables get their color from naturally occurring micronutrients, such as
vitamins and phytonutrients that are essential for good health and help supply
your body with what it needs. Check out the benefits from eating a variety of
whole, different-colored foods:
Red: Red colored fruits and
vegetables, such as raspberries, tomatoes, strawberries, and beets, are rich in
the antioxidants lycopene and anthocyanin. Antioxidants are powerful compounds
can prevent cell damage and protect you from certain types of cancers.
Additionally, red fruits and veggies contain high amounts of vitamin C and
folate, which are important for maintaining a healthy immune system and support
heart health and memory.
Orange and Yellow: Orange and yellow colored fruits and vegetables, such as
carrots and sweet potatoes, are rich in beta-carotene and vitamin A and C. These
nutrients supportimmune function and healthy eyes and skin. Note: Beta-carotene
is a fat-soluble compound, thus having a serving of fat with beta-carotene rich
foods can help your body with absorption (e.g. cantaloupe with mixed nuts and
granola or roasted sweet potato with olive oil)!
Green: Green colored fruits and vegetables, such asspinach, kiwi, and kale, are rich in vitamin K, folic acid, and potassium. Vitamin K helps your blood to clot properly, folic acid aids in metabolism, and potassium can help maintain proper blood pressure levels which reduces your risk for heart disease or stroke. Additionally, many green colored vegetables contain chlorophyll to help yourbody get rid of toxins and provide calcium to support healthy bones and teeth!
Green: Green colored fruits and vegetables, such asspinach, kiwi, and kale, are rich in vitamin K, folic acid, and potassium. Vitamin K helps your blood to clot properly, folic acid aids in metabolism, and potassium can help maintain proper blood pressure levels which reduces your risk for heart disease or stroke. Additionally, many green colored vegetables contain chlorophyll to help yourbody get rid of toxins and provide calcium to support healthy bones and teeth!
Blue and Purple: Blue and
purple fruits and vegetables, such as blueberries, purple cabbage, plums, or
eggplant, contain powerful anthocyanins that can help reduce your risk of
cardiovascular disease. Anthocyanins also support memory and healthy
aging!
White: White fruits and
vegetables, such as ginger, garlic, onions and mushrooms, contain
antioxidant-rich flavonoids. White vegetables also contain a compound called
Allicin, which can help fight off disease and infection and maintain heart
health and good cholesterol levels.
Each color group offers a set of unique benefits
thus it is important to eat the rainbow and try fruits and veggies of all
colors! Not only can this help you get a wider range ofessential nutrients but
also can make your next snack or meal tastier and more satisfying! Start by
looking at the color of foods on your plate; the more variety of naturally
occurring colors (not artificially colored foods such as soda and candy), the
better! Bring more color to your plate and learn how easy and fun healthy eating
can be.
Spinach Quiche
A simple satisfying savory deep dish pie
filled with spinach, onions and cheese Author: Simple Nourished Living Recipe
type: Quiche
Serves: 6
1 pie crust, prepared for a 9inch deep
dish pie plate and prebaked (I used a frozen Marie Callendar crust from my
freezer.)
3
large eggs
1 cup cream
½ cup milk (whole or
2%)
½
teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne
pepper
2
teaspoons olive oil
½ medium red onion, halved and thinly
sliced (about ½ cup) (yellow onion works well too)
1
clove garlic, minced
4 ounces coarsely chopped fresh spinach
(about 4 cups)
⅔
cup shredded Comte, Gruyere, Emmental, fontina or aged cheddar
cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a
medium sized bowl, whisk the eggs lightly. Whisk in the cream, milk, salt and
cayenne pepper and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil
over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until tender but not
brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Stir in the spinach and cook, until wilted, about 30 seconds.
3. Spread the spinach mixture into the
baked crust. Sprinkle the cheese over the top. Slowly pour the egg mixture over
the filling, distributing evenly.
4. Cover the exposed edges of the pastry
with foil to prevent overbrowning.
5. Baked until the filling is set, 35 to
40 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before
slicing and serving.
6. Cut into 6 to 8 slices
Cook's Notes Nutritional Estimates Per
Serving (1/6th): 410 calories, 31.0 g fat, 18.7 g carbs, 0.6 g fiber and 9.4 g
protein and 11 PointsPlus. (1/8th): 307 calories, 23.3 g fat, 14.0 g carbs, 7.1
g protein Recipe by Simple Nourished Living at
http://simplenourishedliving.com/2013/02/spinachquiche/
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