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May 31, 2009
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Healthy Thoughts/Healthy Actions Weight Watchers Newsletter #40 |
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Hi Everyone!
 Those of you who attended the meetings this week will remember that the topic was motivation. What motivated us to act on our weight issue, and what continues to motivate us on our journey?
One big ah ha for most of the members was the fact that meetings play a huge part in re-claiming that lost motivational energy. Reconnecting with friends in the meeting room, getting re-inspired to try new products or recipes, and just the feeling you are recommitting to caring about your body and your health feels incredibly powerful for many of us.
So if you have been telling yourself that you need to find the motivation to get back to the meeting room, maybe the motivation can be found when you walk through the door. We miss you and would love to see your smiling face back with us!! |
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MEETING TOPICS:
WEEKS OF
MAY 31 AND JUNE 7, 2009
 The week of May 31st the topic is 10 Ways to Cut Costs While Cutting Calories! Given the financial climate these days I would say this is a very relevant topic!
And the week of the June 7th we will also be focusing on the economy, in a way, because we are looking at how to get exercise on the cheap as well!
Get Fit For Free is the title of the meeting.
Save money and get healthy at Weight Watchers! |
RECIPES FOR THIS ISSUE
Barrie from Santa Rosa sent me a link for a website called ChefMD, which has a whole slew of healthy recipes. Here is the link and a couple of recipes from the site:
http://www.chefmd.com/
Tacos de Pescado Para Mis Amigos
(Fish Tacos For My Friends)
INGREDIENTS:
¾ pound skinless firm fish fillets, such as Pacific halibut or striped bass
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
1 teaspoon ground cumin, divided
½ teaspoon ancho chili powder
½ teaspoon salt, divided
½ cup light sour cream
1 teaspoon chipotle hot sauce, such as Tabasco or El Yucateco
1 (16 oz.) package cole slaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
½ cup chopped cilantro
8 corn tortillas, warmed according to package directions
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cut fish into ¾ inch chunks. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the lime juice, ½ teaspoon cumin, the chili powder and ¼ teaspoon salt over fish. Toss well and let stand five minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the sour cream, remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice, chipotle hot sauce, remaining ½ teaspoon cumin and ¼ teaspoon salt in a large bowl and mix well. Add cole slaw mix and cilantro and toss well.*
Cook fish in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat three minutes or until fish is opaque, stirring frequently. Serve fish in warm tortillas topped with a little of the cole slaw mixture. Serve the remaining cole slaw on the side
4 SERVINGS 5 PTS EACH
Steel Cut Oat Pudding with Dark Chocolate and Lime
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/4 cups low-fat soy milk
3/4 cup canned lite coconut milk
1/3 cup quick-cooking steel cut oats
2 tablespoons muscovado sugar (or xylitol)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 oz dark chocolate, chopped (or choc chips)
3/4 teaspoon finely grated lime peel
DIRECTIONS:
In a medium saucepan, combine soy milk, coconut milk and oats. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring constantly, 7 minutes (mixture will be thin). Remove from heat; stir in sugar and lime juice. Let stand in saucepan uncovered 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Transfer to bowls; top with chocolate and lime peel. Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled.
4 servings 3 pts each |
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5K WALKING CHALLENGE!!
Here is a picture of us at the Human Race a few weeks ago. See how happy we all look? You could look that happy if you join us for our next walk!
Sonoma Valley Footrace & Festival is happening on June 20th. It is either a 5K or 10K walk or run, with a festival following! It is a benefit for the Sonoma Developmental Center. Are you joining us? You won't regret it!
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LIFETIME MEMBERS SUPPORT GROUP
I have formed a Lifetime Member Support Group which will have its first meeting in Sebastopol on Tuesday, June 16th at 6pm. I have room for one more person, so if you are interested please email me. This is specifically for at-goal lifetime members who are feeling challenged to maintain their losses. We will meet once a month.
(This is NOT a Weight Watcher meeting, so you will still need to weigh-in monthly to maintain your Lifetime status.)
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PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS
Newmans Own Spray Lite Salad Dressings
I have been searching for this product for months, after I had it at a party, but it seemed to be a figment of my imagination. Well a member told me to try Whole Foods and...ta da!
This wonderful dressing comes in a variety of flavors (I like the Asian Sesame) and it is 1 calorie per spray. In other words, you would have to spray your salad 50 times to add up to a point! The point I am making here is that basically this is zero, and it is very tasty. Try it out!
Clif Kid Bars
I am not sure why these are considered "kid" bars, as they are the size most of us should be consuming. I have found them in most markets which sell regular Clif Bars, and unlike the others, these are 2 pts and come in some scrumptious flavors. I like the chocolate chip best.
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BEFORE AND AFTER PICS!!
Debra Key of Cotati has lost a stunning 55 lbs!
She is one of those members who is like the "energizer bunny". She just keeps going and going...down! Not quite at goal, but looking so fabulous I just had to put her in the newsletter.
How about one of you? I know so many of you have lost oodles of weight. Share your wonderul pics with all of us. You do not have to be at goal to be in the newsletter. Send me your pics or give them to me in a meeting. Let's inspire everyone!
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Healthy Thoughts/Healthy Actions
Are you coming to meetings, knowing full well what you should be doing to lose weight but find yourself not acting on it? You might want to explore a bit deeper and take the initiative to see me privately . I am a certified co-active Lifecoach specializing in weight managment.
If you have a curiosity about my life-coaching work please contact me by emailing a response to this newsletter. Or you can learn more by visiting my website: www.healthythoughtshealthyactions.com | |
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