MIDWEEK MINUTES January 28, 2017
Midweek
Minutes
January 28,
2017
Hello, Winners!
It’s year of the
Rooster! Today marks the beginning of the new Chinese year. It’s also the
beginning of a new month of more celebrations. Let’s start with the Super Bowl
and Ground Hog Day... and Valentine’s Day...on and on. Today, I spent the day
with my kids and grandkids for birthday celebrations. My newest grandson was a
year old this week!!! Time flies! The other birthday was my 13-year-old
granddaughter!
Roosters are said to be the most motivated animal in the Chinese
zodiac. The
Rooster is very motivated all along the year. Vivid and agile, the sense of
justice of the Rooster allows him to get himself out of all the dead ends that
he may be faced with, whilst any disputes are usually followed by warm
reconciliations.
What does that mean for you this year?
It’s that MOTIVATION and ACTION that’s going to get you to your weight
management goal...your VICTORY! No more just thinking about losing weight and
keeping it off...NOW is the year to DO IT! Getting HEALTHIER and FITTER is what
we’re all about!
Have you been procrastinating by getting
to a meeting? Well, the Chinese New Year is ANOTHER NEW YEAR...so, are you
ready to take charge of your future NOW? I know you can do it! We can ALL do
it this year with Weight Watchers! I heard a great saying
today...
If you are sick and tired of starting over, stop
giving up!
I LOVE that! I am so
excited to hear from members in the meeting room that this is a lifestyle
change, and they are not giving up no matter what!
Leader Silvana
said in an email to her members, “Success Secret #3 is all about staying focused on
the here and now! “One Step at a Time” means that we’ll take our ultimate goal
and break it down into small, do-able steps that ultimately will set us up for
long term success! We know that nothing builds success like success, so, what
have you accomplished lately? What have you done better this week? What
struggles have you faced and how have you persevered? Persistence not Perfection is our motto this week!
Every time you feel like you just “CAN’T” do “it” any more…remember the one
thing that you CAN do and that you WILL do, and do that
instead!
Judging from the
meeting attendance and the positive feedback from January, this IS going to be
YOUR year if you want it. Do you want it? Stick around another 4 weeks and see
what happens!
Gong Hee Fot Choy!
See you in the meeting room!
–Zig
PS: Superior members...your potluck week is this week...bring your
dish with a recipe for all to copy or share!
Member
Milestones
Total loss:–20
lbs.
5 lb.
star
Barb
M.
Robin
B.
Korin P.
For starters, our Fitbreak by Weight Watchers® app can help you jump in—literally—to the benefits of moving more. Choose from dozens of one-minute moves; use the filters to set your level of difficulty, identify the target area you want to work, and select your location: home, at work, or outside. Then go for it! You can earn FitPoints® as well!
When you’re ready to add a little more time and intensity, you might want to try our Hot5® by Weight Watchers app. As you’d guess, you get five-minute mini-workouts; the free app includes several workouts, and you can upgrade to unlock more.
If you can find 10 minutes in your day to sneak in a round of push-ups or a brisk walk, even better. You can reap similar health benefits from a few 10-minute sessions of aerobic exercise as from one longer, sweatier stint—including stronger muscles, better mood, and lower blood pressure—which can ultimately play into weight loss and help stave off health problems like diabetes and heart disease.
The more mini-workouts you can shoehorn in, the better: To have a truly healthy and fit body and maintain your weight loss, being active throughout your day is key. The trick is to build exercise into activities you do every day. Need some inspiration? Try these fast moves:
Making dinner... Turn on the stereo or grab your smartphone to queue up a favorite playlist and dance, dance, dance!
Buying groceries... If you have canned items in your cart, do a few arm curls while in line. Have fewer than six bags? If it’s not too much of a strain, carry them to the car.
Gassing up the car... Alternate calf raises with forward lunges while you’re filling the tank.
Watching TV... Work your core by doing a series of planks or crunches during commercials.
Working at the office... Set your calendar to give you hourly reminders to get up and take a walk or do quick exercises like chair dips, squats or stretches.
Want more ideas? You got 'em!
Of course, sometimes you need more than just ideas and apps to get you moving. When you need a little inspiration, check out these 10 smart ideas for making workouts happen and you’re more likely to hit your FitPoints goal every week. And keep in mind trick number 5: Anticipate motivational dips. The answer to that one? Check out Connect on our site and on your Mobile app on iTunes and Android! You’ll tap into an inspiring, energizing, kick-in-the-pants feed from your Weight Watchers community. Get great ideas for activity and healthy eating—and share your own #GreatIdeas!
WHAT’S
ON SALE?
Chinese traditions
are filled with auspicious symbolism, especially concerning food. The two-week
Chinese New Year celebration that begins on January 28, 2017 and marks the start
of the Year of the Rooster is a rich example. Tables are laden with foods deemed
to have special powers, including shrimp for happiness, pork for bounty, lettuce
and mushrooms for prosperity, noodles for longevity, scallions for intelligence
and cilantro for compassion.
In keeping with the
Chinese belief that the New Year is a time for new beginnings, many Chinese
consider it an auspicious moment to purchase a wok. Having relied for over 2000
years on this simple pan for the preparation of healthy, delicious meals, the
Chinese offer renewed respect for their most cherished cooking implement. One
way you can participate in this joyful and meaningful celebration is to fire up
your own wok and treat your friends and family to a stir-fry of one of these
tasty and very "lucky" dishes: Kung Pao Shrimp, Lunar Vegetarian Lo Mein or
Spicy Pork and Vegetable Lettuce Wraps. Wishing you every good fortune in the
coming year and all the health a happy, well-loved wok can bring.
Click the following
link and check out the Stir Fry Guru on the Weight Watchers website: STIR FRY
GURU
BAD WEATHER: If there will be a meeting cancellation due
to SNOW, etc., please stay tuned to NTV, KOLN,KGIN, or KHAS-TV. I will call them
to announce a meeting cancellation by 3
P.M. for Superior. 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
Sweet and Sour
Pork
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1 lb pork tenderloin, trimmed of all
visible fat and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
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2 tbsp corn starch, divided
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1⁄3 cup water
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1⁄4 cup rice vinegar
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1⁄4 cup white sugar
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3 tbsp ketchup
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2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
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1 tbsp canola oil
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1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and minced
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2 clove garlic, minced
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1 bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2
inch pieces
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1 can (8 oz) pineapple chunks, juice
drained
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Combine pork with 1 tablespoon corn
starch in a medium bowl; toss well to coat and set aside. Combine remaining 1
tablespoon corn starch, water, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce in a small
bowl; set aside.
Heat a nonstick wok or a large, deep
skillet over medium-high heat until a drop of water sizzles. Swirl in the oil,
then add the pork; stir-fry until almost cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Add ginger
and garlic; stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add bell pepper and
pineapple; stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add the vinegar mixture
and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils and thickens and the pork
is just cooked through, 1-2 minutes.
Serves 4: Per serving: 10
SmartPoints
General Tso’s
Chicken
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3⁄4
cup canned reduced-sodium chicken broth
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2 tbsp corn starch
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2 tbsp sugar
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1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
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1 tbsp white wine vinegar
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1⁄2
tsp ground ginger
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2 tsp peanut oil
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2 medium scallion, chopped
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2 medium garlic cloves, minced
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1⁄2
tsp red pepper flakes, or 1 dried chili, minced
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 2-inch pieces
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2 cup cooked white rice, kept hot
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In a medium bowl, whisk together broth, cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce,
vinegar and ginger; set aside.
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add
scallions, garlic and pepper and cook 2 minutes. Add chicken and cook until
browned all over, about 5 minutes.
Add reserved sauce and simmer until sauce thickens and chicken is
cooked through, about 3 minutes.
Serve chicken and sauce over rice.
Serves 4 - Per serving: 8 SmartPoints
Egg Drop Soup (Serves 5)
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4 cup low sodium chicken broth, (use a good quality stock)
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1⁄2
tsp soy sauce
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1⁄2
cup cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped
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1⁄2
cup frozen green peas, (baby peas are nice)
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1⁄4
cup green onion, thinly sliced
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1 egg, lightly beaten
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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.
3 SmartPoints;
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Chicken Broccoli Stir
Fry
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Ingredients
1 lb broccoli
florets
1 cup fat free chicken
broth
1/4 cup whole wheat
flour
1 tbsp whole wheat
flour
1/3 cup reduced sodium soy
sauce
2 tbsp honey
2 tsp toasted sesame
oil
Instructions
Cut chicken breast into bite sized
pieces, and pat dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss chicken with 1/4
cup flour until all pieces are evenly coated.
To make sauce, whisk together chicken
broth, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and 1 tbsp
flour.
Heat a large skillet over medium high
heat, and then add in 1/2 tbsp coconut oil. Once oil is hot, add in chicken
pieces, and make sure to spread out evenly in pan. Let chicken cook for a
minute, then stir fry for about 5 minutes, or until chicken is browned. Remove
chicken and set aside.
Add remaining coconut oil to pan. Once
oil is hot, add in onions, broccoli, and mushrooms. Stir fry for about 3-4
minutes, or until mushrooms are softened and broccoli is
crisp-tender.
Turn heat to medium, and add the sauce
into the vegetables. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Simmer for about 2-3
minutes or until sauce is thickened.
Stir in chicken, and then cook for
another minute to heat. Serve over rice or noodles, if desired. And garnish with
sliced green onions (optional).
Recipe Notes
Entire recipe makes 4 servings
Serving size is about 1 1/2 cups
Each serving = 6 Smart Points
Serving size is about 1 1/2 cups
Each serving = 6 Smart Points
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