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July 26, 2009
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Healthy Thoughts/Healthy Actions Weight Watchers Newsletter #44 |
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Hi Everyone!
As I write the sun is setting and the encroaching fog bank is glowing pink and lavender. The finches at my feeder are crowding in for one last seed and the apples in the orchard are still little and green, but tinged with red.
Ah, summer. It is late July and we are in the depth of it. I hope you are having an exciting, fun-filled season, chock full of outings and BBQs, camping trips and relaxing days at home. And I hope you have made exercise and healthy eating a part of your summer. With all the fresh produce this time of year, and the glorious weather beckoning us to the great outdoors, it can be easy and joyful to make summer the best time of year to lose those extra pounds!
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MEETING TOPICS:
WEEKS OF
July 26 & August 2
The week of July 26th the topic is
How Do We Keep This from Being Just a Diet?.
I know many of you have gotten into the "groove" and are losing weight wonderfully. But how will you keep from gaining it back?? The only way is truly embrace this as a lifestyle change. Come to the meeting and find out how.
And the week of the August 2nd we will be getting you out of your food "ruts". Eating the same foods all the time? This is a chance to get some great ideas to swap out your usual fare for something new and different!!
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RECIPES FOR THIS ISSUE
I decided to explore Dottie's Weight Loss Zone website to find a recipe or two that looked fun and interesting. If you are not familiar with this site look up DWLZ.com. Weight Watchers does not endorse her site, and it is chock full of advertising, but it is an interesting forum for Weight Watchers and I see no reason you should not check it out!
Easy Chicken Chili
2 Onions
chopped
2 Cloves garlic, minced
1 pound boneless chicken breast
1 cup
Chopped celery
1 cup Chopped carrot
1 Sweet red or green pepper chopped
2 tablespoons Chili powder
1 teaspoon Ground cumin
¾ teaspoon Dried
oregano
½ teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Hot pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon
Black pepper
1 can (28 oz) tomatoes, chopped
1 can (19 oz) red kidney
beans, drained & rinsed
1 can (19 oz) chick-peas, drained and rinsed
¼ cup Chopped fresh parsley
Olive Oil Spray
In large heavy
saucepan or Dutch oven, spray with olive oil spray & cook onions and garlic,
stirring, for about 5 minutes or until softened. Add chicken; cook, stirring,
for about 7 minutes or until no longer pink. Add carrot, celery, red pepper,
chili pwder, cumin, oregano, salt, hot pepper flakes and pepper; cook, stirring,
for 1 minute. Pour in tomatoes and kidney beans; bring to boil. Reduce heat,
cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Garnish with parsley. Makes 5 servings. 3 pts per serving, and all filling foods!
Tamale Pie
1 c yellow corn meal
1¼ c cold water
1 cup fat free chicken bouillon
1 lb. 93% lean ground beef
1 medium onion,
chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
4 tsp canola oil
3 tsp chili
powder
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tsp salt
Dash of pepper
1 (6 oz)
can tomato paste
1 (10 oz) can (mexican diced tomatoes)
1 (16 oz)
can corn (with juice)
1 (16 oz) can red kidney beans
Preheat oven to 350*.
Combine
cornmeal, water and chicken bouillon in a medium saucepan; whisk or stir
constantly over medium heat until slightly thickened. Spread in a 9 X 13-inch
baking pan, sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large
skillet, brown beef, onion, green pepper, and canola oil. Add chili powder,
garlic, salt and pepper, and stir well. Add tomato paste, tomatoes, corn, and
kidney beans, and mix well.
Makes 6 servings. 5 pts per serving
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PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS
SNAPPLE METABOLISM
KIWI PEAR
I was at a deli the other day, scrounging in their drink case for anything that looked the least bit drinkable, and found this. Oh my!! It is less than a point for the bottle and I have to say it is quite delicious! I have never really been a fan of Snapple drinks but this one is quite unique in flavor, and seems reasonably healthy to boot. What will they think of next?
LAKE CHAMPLAIN CHOCOLATES
Many of you have heard me say that I have 4 points worth of chocolate every day, and some have wondered where do I find chocolate sold in small quantities. Here are some of my favorites. These incredibly delicious squares are sold in tubs at the counters of supermarkets like Olivers, Whole Foods and Pacific. Each one is a point and it is some of the best chocolate made anywhere!
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DANCE DANCE DANCE!!!
In the meetings this week the topic was exercise and how to do it in any weather. Well, being that these are MY meetings, and you all know what a dance junkie I am, the topic had to include dance. So members had some really fun dance ideas and here are the links to find out more. I promise even the least coordinated of you could enjoy some or all of these suggestions!!
HULA
 Those having a passion for the islands have likely watched this dance with fascination and wondered how they do that "thing with their hips". Well here's where you can be just like them!!
Vintage House Sonoma will begin a 6 week series on Sept 11th at 11am. 996-0311
Cotati Parks & Rec will begin an ongoing series Sept 10 at 3:30 pm 792-4600, ext 640
ZUMBA
Zumba is a latin-based exercise class, taught in many places throughout the county. Learn the moves for salsa, merengue, cha cha, samba and more, in a fun, no partner environment. Here are just a few places where Zumba is taught:
Tone Fitness
515 5th St, Santa Rosa (707) 799-5252
Park Point Gym
19111 Sonoma Hwy Sonoma, CA
(707) 996-3111
Monroe Hall
1400 W College Ave Santa Rosa, CA
(707) 539-5507
Coaches Corner
420 Morris St Sebastopol, CA
(707) 829-5180
TAP DANCING
 Ever secretly desired to be Eleanor Powell or Ann Miller? Well here's your chance to get the moves!
Julie Faye's lessons span age ranges (she even has a seniors tap class!) and the entire county. Check her website for locations and times of her classes! Julie Faye dance classes
DANCING WITH THE STARS DVD
Not willing to walk out the door and dance in front of others? Well here is an idea. Get a DVD series on ballroom dancing and learn the moves at home!
BOLLYWOOD!!
Another great DVD option is learning dance moves from Bollywood musicals. If you have never seen one see the credits of Slumdog Millionaire to know what I mean, and then get moving!!
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FESTIVAL TIME!!
Many of you know I am the creater and organizer of the Bodega Seafood Art & Wine Festival and it is coming right up. I hope you will take time to check out the website and plan a trip out to the event. It is a wonderful festival which benefits both Stewards of the Coast & Redwoods (the non-profit which works with California State Parks in this region) and the Bodega Volunteer Fire Department. Despite there being typical festival food, you will find many more healthy choices than at a standard show such as this.
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Life Coaching/
Weight Counseling!
 I am aware there are many of you who know you should be returning to the meeting room, but cannot find that excitement and motivation you once had. Wouldn't it be wonderful to unlock the secret to success in this realm? Take a chance and contact me to sample the amazingly transformational path of lifecoaching.
(before 220 lbs)
 I also do weight counseling, so if you are needing ideas for shopping, cooking, eating out, and functional planning to make this journey easier just talk to me.
I offer a free sample session in either realm. Just respond to this email.
For more information about coaching or counseling check my website: www.healthythoughtshealthyactions.com | |
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