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April 5, 2009
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Healthy Thoughts/Healthy Actions Weight Watchers Newsletter #36 |
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Hi Everyone! Wow, what a busy time of year! I don't know about all of you, but my schedule is full full full! I know that is true for so many members, and sadly it is why I often hear the excuses as to why you were not as commited to being a Weight Watcher as you had intended. Busy makes us kind of sloppy, in a way. Planning goes out the window, and sometimes we're so tired the last thing we want to think about is making healthy choices. Well, here is something to say to yourself about all of this that might make the busy times easier: UNHEALTHY CHOICES ARE NOT AN OPTION. If you keep that mindset at all times of stress you will choose a healthier snack, a healthier fast meal, and a healthier down-time activity. Give it a try and make the busy times both productive and fulfilling as you see yourself get closer and closer to goal!
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MEETING TOPICS:
WEEKS OF
MARCH 22 AND MARCH 29, 2009
 The week of April 5th the topic is self control. We will be exploring will-power and controlling the inner and outer forces which affect us.
 And the week of the April 12th we will be having our bi-annual PRODUCT MEETING!! For those of you new to my meetings this is the opportunity for all of you to bring in your empty packages or samples of favorite products you have been eating so we can find out about them! This is one of the most valuable meetings I lead all year!! Do Not Miss It!!!
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RECIPES FOR THIS ISSUE
A few weeks ago a member in one of my Santa Rosa meetings wanted recipes for soups which were 0-2 pts a serving, and were not the standard vegetable soup. Here are a few submissions from members. Any other ideas? Please send them!!
Italian Vegetable Soup
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2 cup(s) escarole, chopped
2 medium garlic clove(s), minced
1 cup(s) onion(s), chopped
2 cup(s) spinach, baby leaves
2 small zucchini, cubed
1 medium sweet red pepper(s), chopped
1 medium fennel bulb(s), thinly sliced
6 cup(s) vegetable broth
28 oz canned diced tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 tsp thyme, fresh, finely chopped
1 tsp fresh oregano, finely chopped
3/4 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup(s) parsley, fresh, chopped
1/4 cup(s) basil, fresh leaves
Instructions:
Put escarole, garlic, onions, spinach, zucchini, red pepper, fennel, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, red pepper flakes, thyme and oregano into a large soup pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, partly covered, for about 10 minutes.
Stir in salt, black pepper, parsley and basil. Serve.
Yields about 1 cup per serving. 0 pts per serving.
MUSHROOM AND BARLEY SOUP
9 cups chicken, turkey, duck or vegetable broth
2 T. butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced (white, cremini or wild)
1/2 oz. dried porcini or shitaki mushrooms
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 stalk of celery, chopped
1/2 to 1 cup pearl barley
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 large ham bone
put in a slow cooker along with the rest of the ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours. It can simmer all day on low or you can start it on high for an hour or two and then reduce to low for two hours. The longer the soup simmers the
richer the flavors will be.
To cook in a regular pot, cook the mushrooms onions and celery in a soup pot, add the rest of the ingredients except barley, cook on low 1-2 hours, add the barley and cook for another hour.
Serves eight. Serving size is 3/4ths. of a cup. 130 calories. 3.5 g. fat. 5 grams of fiber. 2 points per serving.
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EXERCISE LOCATIONS!!
 Last issue I put out a call to members to send me the types of exercise they do and where they go. Many of you answered: and each of you are doing something a little different.
Candice in Santa Rosa belongs to the Montecito Heights Health Club and goes 2-3 x a week, as well as walking around Spring Lake with her 8 month old.
Diane in Sonoma walks every morning at 7am (despite not being a huge fan of her alarm clock) with her neighbor. Her secret is to have a buddy to do it with and being inspired to get to her goal!
Meg in Santa Rosa is a Park Point member and says they give a discount to Kaiser members. She does water aerobics, and although the gym is open from 5:30 am to 11 pm she says you can also get a discount if you are a "matinee member" which is from 11-4.
Nadya from Sonoma says she swims every other day at the Agua Caliente Swim Center for 1 hour and also walks as well, and tiling her daughter's bathroom gives her a workout too!
And JoRene from our Monroe Hall meeting actually leads a Morning Strides Workout at Finley Park: Mon, Wed and Friday ams. Call her at 707 578-5818 for more information!
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WEIGHT WATCHERS' POTLUCK GATHERINGS!
Santa Rosa member Barrie Mason is organizing once-a-month potluck gatherings at different locations each time. I think this is a wonderful idea, and hope you will think so too!
If you would like to volunteer your home for one of the gatherings, Barrie will do the rest, or if you want to come and make a point-friendly dish please email Barrie and let's make these happen! YUM!
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Healthy Thoughts/Healthy Actions
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