MIDWEEK MINUTES March 6, 2016

 
 
 
Midweek Minutes
March 5, 2016
 
Hello, Winners!
 
It's March...spring IS coming, and that's all there is to it!  It's March Madness, alright!  It’s time for State Basketball, and even though we’re not going, I saw sign on the road from other schools saying, "Good Luck at State", but it wasn't luck that got the teams there.  It was work, determination, belief in themselves, and practicing their basic skills over and over.  That's what makes people a success when pursuing any goal.
 
 
'Tis NOT the luck of the Irish that will get you to your weight management goal either.  Are you doing the basics? Have you been tracking...doing some regular activity...staying within your daily SP target?  No excuses, right? 
 
We’re having a new challenge for the next 5 weeks called “Find Your Adventure.”  Attend 4 out of 5 weeks from March 6 –April 9 and earn , and earn a charm! 
 
Let your Madness at working the program be a priority in March.  When it comes to food, we know that SPRING is the season of "Potlucks, Parties, and Promotions".  I cannot emphasize enough what a GOOD thing you are doing for yourself by keeping accountable, working the program, and making yourself a priority! Remember and think..." I deserve this. I'm worth it. I will NOT go back to where I came from!" Take it from me...it is EASY to let that OLD thinking come back!
 
Another thing...if you have gained or lapsed...SO WHAT? Come back! We are not there to pass judgment, because chances are, we have done all those things too! I know I have gained ALL the weight back THREE times! I tell you all the time about my failures and how Weight Watchers has been responsible for my success!
 
Get ready because SPRING is coming! See you at the next meeting! --Zig
 
 
 
Member Milestones
Superior: –25.6 lbs
Hastings: –23 lbs.
 
Does the name Mildred "Babe" Didrikson ring a bell? She was an incredible athlete back in the 1940s and ‘50s: outstanding in basketball, baseball, tennis, volleyball, and bowling; a diver, skater, and cyclist; winner of three Olympic medals for track, and the top women’s golfer of her era. So she knew a little about sports and being active. But she wasn’t always about winning—just doing was enough. Here’s what she had to say (admittedly a bit formal; it was back in the day, after all): "Practice, which some regard as a chore, should be approached as just about the most pleasant recreation ever devised."

So there you have it. Think of activity as a pleasant recreation and you’re more likely to keep it up. You already know that welcoming activity into your life can burn calories, strengthen and tone muscles, improve posture, and boost your health. But for many of us, the fun factor is key to making it happen regularly. That’s why, in your Meeting, and in the Weekly, you got a chance to explore ideas that work with your lifestyle and personality.

Sometimes, all you need is a fresh take on a familiar activity. Let’s say you’re a good swimmer, but have steered clear of the pool because you didn’t like being seen in a bathing suit. But… what about taking a water aerobics class with others who are also trying to lose weight? Would that up your comfort level? Or maybe you’re just bored with your usual walking routine or your yoga class. How about stepping up to hiking, or trying circus arts, which use some of the same skills you honed on your yoga mat? There are other ways to expand your exercise horizons that play to your strengths and likes.

Remember when you were a kid? You’d play games like jump-rope, hopscotch, hide-and-seek, and Red Rover until the sun went down. You weren't self-conscious then, you were just enjoying yourself. Do you think you could re-discover that carefree attitude in order to get into some grown-up activities that you might really learn to enjoy?

If time is an issue, try the FitBreak by Weight WatchersTM app. You can practice these one-minute moves wherever and whenever you like—talk about a perfect lifestyle fit!

Remember, if you’re a newbie, go easy on yourself—it’s natural to feel a little awkward at first. Everyone was new at their favorite activity in the beginning. The only way they learned to be good at a sport or pastime was through—you guessed it—practice. So get out there, find an activity that you think you’ll enjoy and embrace it. Practice makes perfect! As the Babe once said about her 150-yard golf drives: "It's not enough to swing at the ball, you've got to loosen your girdle and let 'er fly."
 
 
 
 
12/26/15–3/14/16:
Join for Free—$20 Starter Fee is waived for all enrollments
 
Monthly Pass: 1-month = $44.95, 3-months = $114.85—No Starter Fee
 
 
 PAYG $15 ($14 senior)—No Starter Fee
 
 
When the scale doesn’t budge, it can be really frustrating! If your average weekly weight loss for the past four weeks is less than half a pound — and you’ve been following the plan closely — then, you could be facing a plateau. (Remember: A safe rate of weight loss is ½ - 2 lbs a week.)
Plateaus can happen when you stop reducing your energy intake, either through food or activity. But most of the time, plateaus happen when you drift a little. You get comfortable following the plan and maybe you ease up on weighing and measuring your food, tracking, or heeding your hunger signals.
So, how do I get through a plateau?
1. Go back to the basics: Eat as you did during your first weeks on plan. Use your Tracker if you’ve been less consistent and weigh and measure your foods.  Whatever worked early on will likely help get you back on track now. Check out our video series, Master the Plan, for a refresher!
2. Ramp up your activity.  It helps burn energy which, along with eating less, can help break the plateau.
3. Focus on non-scale victories. Your journey isn’t just about a number. Non-scale wins (like looser jeans, better sleep, or more energy) matter, too!
4. Keep your “why” close by. In other words, remember why you joined Weight Watchers in the first place. It will keep you motivated and moving forward, and that’s what will get you to your ultimate goal.
              
 
 
 
 
 
 3/6–3/12: Starter Kit will be on sale for $29.95.
3/6–3/26: Smoothie Shaker Bottle will be on sale for $4.95.
 
 
 
 
3/6–3/26: Oatmeal is on sale for $4.95.
 
 
March/April  WW Magazine on sale now!
 

 
 
 
LOVE THIS!!!
Writing down what you eat helps you lose weight. Simple as that. So think of this journal as an essential tool, your go-to guide and a great point of reference to see how far you’ve come.

Product Highlights
  • hardcover 12-week journal
  • daily pages to track meals and fitness
  • blank journaling pages and question prompts throughout the book
NEW!
 
Member Recipes from Superior Potluck
 
 
 

                                                
 
 
 
 
Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
3 large carrots, cut into chunks
1 cup chopped celery
1 large onion, cut into pieces
4 medium red or yellow potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
1 cup water
1 4-pound corned beef with the seasoning packet
½ a small head of cabbage, cut into wedges
1.    Place the carrots, celery, onion and potatoes in the slow cooker. Add the water. Add the beef and seasoning packet.
2.    Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 6 hours (or until the meat and vegetables are fork tender.)
3.    minutes to 1 hour before serving add the cabbage so that it cooks without becoming overdone.
4.    Remove the corned beef and slice against the grain. Serve with the vegetables and mustard or horseradish, if desired
COOK'S NOTES
Nutritional Estimates Per Serving (1/12th of meat and vegetables): 340 calories, 15 g fat, 35 g carbs, 7 g fiber, 19 g protein and 9 Weight Watchers PointsPlus

Large chunks of peeled parsnips and/or turnips would also be delicious.
www.simplenourishedliving.com


Barbeque Potatoes
Yield: 6 Servings
Smartpoints: 6

2 Tbsps. butter or margarine, melted
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. honey
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. ground pepper
2 lbs medium red potatoes, quartered

1. Preheat oven 400°F.
2. In large bowl, combine, chili powder, honey, garlic powder, pepper and butter.
3. Add potatoes.
4. Toss to coat.
5. Spoon potatoes in greased 11×7-inch baking dish.
6. Bake 40-50 minutes until potatoes are tender.
www.smartpointsrecipes.com



Flatout Delicious Blueberry Cinnamon Rollups
Serving Size: (1 wrap)
SmartPoints: 6

– 8 oz Philadelphia® Light Cream Cheese, softened
– 6 oz vanilla non-fat Greek yogurt
– 2 tsp. cinnamon
– 1 package Flatout® Light Original Flatbreads
– 1½ cup fresh blueberries
– 2 Tbsp. light butter
– ¼ cup sugar
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
3. Whip cream cheese, yogurt and 1 tsp of cinnamon with a mixer until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Roll each Flatout® Light Original Flatbreads with 3 Tbsp of the cream cheese mixture and ¼ cup blueberries.
5. Melt butter and set aside.
6. Combine sugar and remaining 1 tsp of cinnamon on a shallow plate.
7. Lightly brush each wrap with butter and roll in sugar.
8. Place seam side down on cookie sheet.
9. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until warmed through.
10. Dig in!
 
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