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October 19th, 2008
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Healthy Thoughts/Healthy Actions Weight Watcher Newsletter #24 |
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 Hi Everyone!
We seem to be deep into fall already. The vineyards below me have all turned gorgeous shades of orange and gold, and the apple orchard is turning and rapidly dropping its leaves. The weather has been glorious during the day, and nippy at night. Its time for soups, so we will focus on them for this issue.
We will also have the opportunity to see some pretty mind-blowing before and (not quite) after pics and get some info on where to dance locally. Lots of good stuff for this issue so keep on reading! |
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 Meeting Topics: Late October
The week of October 19th the topic looks at hunger and asks, "What Are You Really Hungry For?". Good question...let's explore it together!
And the week of the 25th we will be delving into meals and snacks, and how to make them more satisfying.
Both are great topics, so hope to see you in the meetings!
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RECIPE FOR THIS ISSUE
It is officially soup season so here is a delicious recipe (courtesy of Christine in Santa Rosa, who is pictured in our before/after section below) and the Garden Vegetable soup ideas are from all of you, when we had our soup meeting 2 weeks ago.
Spicy Black Bean Soup
The key to thickening this soup without flour is to puree some of the beans before cooking it!
Ingredients:
spray oil
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
3 - 15 oz cans black beans, undrained
1/2 red pepper flakes
1 tsp cumin
14 1/2 oz fat free chicken broth or vegetable broth
10 oz canned or stewed tomatoes
1 8oz can green chiles, diced
11 oz canned corn, drained
Instructions:
1) Spray large cooking pot with oil
2) Cook the onion and garlic 5 minutes, until soft, but not brown.
3) Place 1 can of beans in the blender, add sauteed onion mixture, red pepper flakes and cumin and blend on high until smooth, about 30 seconds. Pour mixture back in pot.
4) Place second can of beans in the blender with chicken broth and bland until smooth. Add to pot.
5) Put last can of beans, tomatoes, chile and corn into pot, and bring to a boil, simmering for 20-25 minutes.
Makes 8 servings. Each serving is 4 pts. This is a Core recipe.
GARDEN VEGETABLE SOUP IDEAS
The meeting two weeks ago focused on soups and a lot of terrific ideas came from all of you on how to make a more interesting version of this classic Weight Watcher favorite. Here are many of your suggestions...
ADD:
Leafy greens, such as spinach or kale
Stewed tomatoes
The whole can of tomato paste
Fresh herbs such as cilantro or basil
Canned Corn (adds points, but is Core)
Canned beans (adds points, but is Core)
Lean protein such as chopped chicken or fish
IDEAS:
Roast vegetables first
Blend some of vegetables to thicken soup
SPICE UP:
Use lots of garlic
Trader Joes Red Pepper and Garlic Paste
Pickapeppa Sauce
Tobasco Sauce
Taco or Chile seasoning mixes |
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I have just begun a new meeting at a new Santa Rosa location!
Monroe Hall is on College, across from G & G Market, and is well known as a dance facility.
The meeting is Monday afternoons: 4pm meeting time (3:30 weigh-in).
I hope to see some of you there, espcially those who are coming from Sebastopol, or points west, as this is far western Santa Rosa!
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Product Recommendations
PRODUCT LIST
So many of you have just begun coming to my meetings and have never gotten the handout of favorite products I give out from time to time. So, as promised, here it is: Click this link to download a doc file. Hope you find some yummy ideas!
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Before and Now...wow!!
Christina Izard (who gave us the delicious recipe above!) came to my Santa Rosa noon meetings only a few months ago, having already lost over 90 lbs. She has subsequently lost another 30, and is now at just over a 120 lb loss!!! Way to go, Christina!! She is well on her way to goal, and is an incredible inspiration to us all.
You do not have to be at goal to submit before and now pictures. please email them to me (simply reply to this newsletter) with a little information about your journey.
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DANCE DANCE DANCE!!
We had a meeting several weeks back, discussing dancing, and several of you requested I list the dance locations I know, so here we go...
MONROE HALL
On College Ave, across from G&G Market, this dance hall has been in operation for many years. You can do anything from Jazzercise, to Swing, Country, 2 Step, Line, Waltz, Contra and a lot more!!
ELLINGTON HALL
This dance hall is located on Industrial in Santa Rosa, in an alley next to Goodwill (behind the KMart shopping center) This is an excellent venue for learning Jitterbug. Lindy, Tango, West Coast Swing, and much more!
FLAMINGO HOTEL
www.flamingoresort.com
This hotel has a bar and dance floor and teaches West Coast Swing and Salsa on Tuesday and Sundays, respectively.
LITTLE SWITZERLAND
This restaurant has a large dance floor and is ideal for learning polka and Cajun Zydeco.
I will add to this next issue with locations for exercise/dance classes!
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NEW WEBSITE!!!
I am so excited to announce the launching of my new Healthy Thoughts/Healthy Actions website! I have been working on it for many months, and it is now on line! I hope you will take the time to sneak a peek!
If you are curious about the work I do in Lifecoaching or Weight Counseling, want to check out some upcoming workshops I will be offering, or just have a little more information about me, here is how to find it:
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