MIDWEEK MINUTES October 15, 2016

 

Midweek Minutes
October 15, 2016

 

Hello, Winners!
 
I don't know what it is about October, but something always happens to my computer in October.  This time, I think everything is now working after a few days of  panic.  I did put everyone’s name in my gmail contacts, so in case my email doesn’t want to work again, I haven’t lost anyone.
Great Husker game today!  It’s nice to see them undefeated! It is also gorgeous weather outside...I think this definitely IS Indian Summer, and we should enjoy it.  This is why my newsletter is kind of brief tonight!  (That and computer issues).
 
I know there is a lot going on right now with harvest, parent teacher conferences, and ball games, but we are missing some people at our meetings.  I don’t like to mention the situation in Hastings, but I just got an email from a lapsed member who wondered why there was no meeting in Hastings on Saturday morning when she wanted to come back to Weight Watchers.  They closed the meeting because of low membership. 
 
I don’t want that to happen to Superior!  I want to see us keep on going as we have for so many years.  If everyone who has a monthly pass would come on the same week, we couldn’t fit you all in the door!  I would LOVE that! 
 
Think about the holidays coming.  The Christmas trees and decorations are in the stores already...and in about 6 weeks, it will be Thanksgiving.
We DO have a meeting on Halloween evening (which is a Monday)...and that’s our potluck week, so that’s “figure friendly.”
 
I hope to see you all this week! –Zig
 
Member Milestones
 
 Total Loss: -10 lbs.
 
 
Here's some news you shouldn't take sitting down: The more you sit, the greater your risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and other ailments. Even if you work out for an hour every day, it's the amount of time you spend sitting that has the biggest impact on your health. According to some estimates, the average American is sedentary for more than half the time they're awake — about 7.7 hours.The simplest way to get out of your seat is to keep such “movement moments” small and easy. Incorporate them into your everyday life as well—a good way to overcome barriers to making healthy choices in general!8 ways to turn seated moments into movement moments
  1. Use an alarm on your smartphone to remind you to get up from your desk and move every hour.
  2. Need to consult with a coworker? Opt for a standing meeting. Or invite him or her for a walk around the office.
  3. Do laps around the room at home while you talk on the phone.
  4. Get off the couch during commercials and lift weights, do lunges, or march in place.
  5. Instead of a board game, challenge your kids to something active like Simon Says, charades, or a Wii Sports game.
  6. Take a Fitbreak! Our app, Fitbreak by Weight Watchers®, available for iOs and Android gives one-minute moves you can do at work or home.
  7. Cheer on your kid's team while walking along the sidelines rather than sitting in the bleachers or on a lawn chair.
  8. Discover more everyday ways to get moving here.
 
Save 30% in the Meeting Room:  
Dates: Tuesday, 10/18/16 through Monday, 10/24/16
Offer: Enrolling members save 30% on 1- and 3-month Subscription Plans purchased in the meeting room.
Monthly Pass pricing for Enrolling Members:
  • 1-month Plan price: $45.45 (30% off $44.95 + $20 Starter Fee)
  • 3-month Plan price: $108.40 (30% off of 3 months at $44.96 + $20 Starter Fee)
 
 
Kick-start Yourself Back to Goal
Article By: Melissa Sperl
 
 
One of the keys to weight-loss success is becoming more conscious of what you eat. Once people master that and the pounds start coming off, they're sometimes surprised when they start to backslide along the way. Whether it's due to a vacation, stress or a big move, those lost pounds pounds can come back for a surprise visit, signaling it's time to learn another important lesson: how to get back on track.
 
If you regain weight, whatever you do, don't give up. Here's some expert advice on handling common backsliding situations:
You return from vacation five pounds heavier.
A week of not-so-great-eating doesn't negate all the healthful changes you've made to your diet, so simply begin again. To prevent a repeat performance, heed the advice of Michael Lowe, PhD, professor of Clinical and Health Psychology at MCP Hahnemann University in Philadelphia: Don't go on vacation with a party mentality. "You can loosen up your food in a planned way," says Lowe, "but don't carelessly give in to every temptation."
 
You're embarrassed to start again.
Remember: There is no such thing as failure, only feedback. View setbacks as opportunities to learn from your mistakes -- What can you do differently next time? -- not as reasons to disappear from your meetings. "We're all equally vulnerable…backsliding happens to everyone," assures Lowe.
 
To get back on track… Get to a meeting! And follow this advice from members who've been there:
Find an accomplice. Having a weight-loss "partner," who can keep you on track, is crucial. Ask around your at your meetings to see if anybody wants to partner up for daily check-ins and regular exercise. Or ask a friend, family member or colleague.
 
Be aware. Healthier eating becomes habitual, but you still need to have a heightened awareness of what you're eating. Use your Plan Manager to stay on top of your eating habits, and weigh in at each meeting to see how you're doing.
 
Be communicative. At your meetings, bring up any problems that you feel may derail you. Perhaps others can help you make sense of what's going on.
 
Keep track. Tracking your food intake is crucial. Try writing down what you eat and drink every day. The amounts may surprise you!
 
Keep yourself satisfied. Make sure you're not getting into a "diet" mindset. If you're too restrictive with food you'll feel deprived and be more likely to quit. With a reasonable diet, you can lose weight and still feel satisfied.
 
 
 
 
 



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.  Those of you who have signed up for the REMIND notices on your phone, I will send you a remind message.  I will also try to post on FB.
 
 
Member Recipes
 
BUTTERNUT SQUASH GRATIN
4 Smart Points Makes 6 servings
INGREDIENTS:
2 pound (1 medium) butternut squash, peeled
½ cup 2% reduced fat milk
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small shallot, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1/3 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
¾ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  ½ cup whole wheat or gluten-free panko
DIRECTIONS:
1.    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2.    Slice butternut squash into 1/4-inch thick slices.
3.    In a large bowl, combine the milk, garlic, shallot, thyme, ½ of the parmesan, ½ teaspoon salt and pepper.  Add the squash and toss to coat. Spray a medium oven-safe casserole dish with cooking spray.  Transfer squash mixture to casserole dish and set aside.
4.    In a medium microwave safe bowl, melt butter.  Add breadcrumbs, remaining parmesan, ¼ teaspoon salt, and pepper.  Evenly spread breadcrumb mixture over squash, cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.  Uncover and broil 2-3 minutes to brown top (watch carefully because it browns quickly!)





TURKEY CHILI TACO SOUP
5 Smart Points 

INGREDIENTS:
cooking spray
1.3 lbs 99% lean ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
10 oz can rotel tomatoes with green chilies
15 oz canned or frozen corn, drained
15 oz no salt added kidney beans, drained
8 oz tomato sauce
16 oz fat free refried beans
1 packet low-sodium taco seasoning
2 1/2 cups less-sodium chicken broth
DIRECTIONS:
Spray a large pot with cooking spray then brown the turkey over medium heat, breaking up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. When cooked through, add the onions and pepper and cook 2-3 minutes. Add tomatoes, corn, beans, tomato sauce, re-fried beans, taco seasoning and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer about 10-15 minutes.
Serve with your favorite toppings such as low fat sour cream, jalapeños, reduced fat cheese, chopped scallions,  onions, or chopped fresh cilantro. Freeze leftovers in individual portions for future meals.

Yield: 9 Servings, Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups





Egg Drop Soup with Chicken
4 cup low sodium chicken broth, (use a good quality stock)
1⁄2 tsp soy sauce
1⁄2 cup cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped
1⁄2 cup frozen green peas, (baby peas are nice)
1⁄4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
1 egg, lightly beaten

In saucepan, bring chicken stock and soy sauce to a boil. Add chicken, peas and green onion; bring to a boil again.
Remove from heat; drizzle in egg in slow steady stream. Let sit for 1 minute for egg to set.
Stir gently before ladling into bowls.

Per serving: 3 SmartPoints; Serves 5





Chocolate Caramel Toffee Crunch Poke Cake
1 box devil's food cake mix
10 oz diet cola
1 egg white
6 oz fat-free caramel topping or sauce
7 oz low-fat or fat-free sweetened condensed milk
1 cup English toffee, chopped into bits
1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed

In a bowl, mix cake mix, egg white, and diet cola. Bake according to package directions for a 13 x 9 inch cake.
During the last few minutes of baking, add caramel and condensed milk to a saucepan and stir on medium low heat until smooth.
When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and poke holes all over the top. Pour caramel mixture over the warm cake, filling in the holes. Sprinkle toffee bits over the top, reserving some for decoration. Allow cake to cool completely.
To frost the cake, evenly cover with thawed whipped topping and sprinkle with remaining toffee bits. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Per serving: 6 SmartPoints; Makes 24 servings





Caramel squares
Serves: 12
4sp

1 egg
1 egg white (I use 2T liquid egg whites)
3 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp white sugar
3 Tbsp smuckers caramel sauce (leave 1T aside for topping)
2 Tbsp unsweetened apple sauce
2 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 50g caramilk bar, frozen is best (or a similar bar)
1 Tbsp mini chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350F and spray a 9 inch baking dish with non stick spray.
In a bowl beat together your egg, egg white and sugars. Add in 2 Tbsp of your caramel sauce (leave 1T aside) apple sauce, milk and vanilla and stir well.
Mix in your flour, baking powder and soda.
Chop up your frozen caramilk bar into small pieces, this is easier when bar is frozen,
Mix into your batter as well as the chocolate chips.
Pour into your baking dish then drizzle your remaining caramel sauce on top.
Bake in oven for approx 20 min, let cool then cut into 12 bars. Each bar is 4 smart points or 3 points plus.

Nutritional info per bar.. Calories 107..Fat 1.9g..Saturated fat 0.9g...Carbs 20.6g...Fiber 0.5g...Sugars 10g... Protein 2.2g
 
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