Weight Watchers will kick off Lose Like A Man with spokesperson Charles Barkley!!!! Click Here
for more information.
Don't forget the Hoover Store will open the week of December 18th at Patton Creek!!!!
This is a GREAT week to do Simply Feeling!
Hope to see you in the meeting room!
Moving Date....
It's Official!!!!!
The New Hoover Store will open the week of Sunday, December 18th!
The new store is diagonally across from Zoe's and next door to Wrapsody. There is plenty of parking behind our building with a breezeway access or in the Rave parking lot! Our address is 160 Main Street, Ste 120 in Patton Creek.
Check out our official web site weightwatchers for meeting times and more information.
Be sure to be in the meeting room to find out how PointsPlus2012 offers you more flexibility to optimize your weight loss journey!
You will love the new chairs!!!
The New Hoover Store will open the week of Sunday, December 18th!
The new store is diagonally across from Zoe's and next door to Wrapsody. There is plenty of parking behind our building with a breezeway access or in the Rave parking lot! Our address is 160 Main Street, Ste 120 in Patton Creek.
Check out our official web site weightwatchers for meeting times and more information.
Be sure to be in the meeting room to find out how PointsPlus2012 offers you more flexibility to optimize your weight loss journey!
You will love the new chairs!!!
Members who attend their meeting lose 3 times more.......
It is UPDATE week!!! I hope to see everyone back in the meeting room to Meet PointsPlus 2012!
Happy Thanksgiving
Thankful today for many blessings including you! I hope you enjoy a wonderful meal whether it is Turducken or traditional Turkey and Dressing! The Birmingham News posted a great photo of a Thanksgiving plate with perfect portion control...just like we mentally rehearsed in the meeting room! Use your Tools for Living to help you find success today, take a walk with a family member you have not visited with in awhile, assign yourself the role of family photographer and move around the group to capture the memories, and most of all Enjoy the DAY!
Looking forward to see you back in the meeting room next week! Remember 2012 updates the week of Dec 4!
Blessings to all!
Looking forward to see you back in the meeting room next week! Remember 2012 updates the week of Dec 4!
Blessings to all!
Turkey Talk
Remember....if you gobble gobble gobble you may wobble wobble wobble....so I hope to see you in the meeting room!
ps. 2012 updates the first week of December and if you are a free lifetime woo hoo...great news for you !!! So don't miss out!!
What's to Eat Wednesday
This would be great Saturday for game day! Thanks to Terri Jo for sharing this recipe and thanks to eTools recipe builder for converting the points values! enjoy!!
Mexican Salad
7pp value/serves 12
Ingredients
| 15 oz canned black beans, drain and rinse | |
| 2 cup(s) Del Monte Diced tomatoes with green chillis, drain (1 15oz can) | |
| 15 oz Del Monte Whole Kernel Golden Corn - No Salt Added, drain | |
| 8 oz Old El Paso® Drained Pickled Jalapeno Slices, drained | |
| 16 oz low-fat cheddar or colby cheese | |
| 2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped (optional) | |
| 1 medium lime(s), cut in wedges | |
| 16 oz Baked! Tostitos Scoops tortilla chips | |
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, corn, and jalapenos. Mix well.
Spread one third of the bean mixture in the bottom of a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with one-half of grated cheese. Top with half of the remaining bean mixture, and all but 1/4 cup of the remaining cheese. Finish with a final layer of the bean mixture and garnish with the reserved 1/4 cup of cheese and chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and chips.
Exciting News for You!!!
We are so excited to be a part of Dr.Oz's Million Dollar Transformation to a Better You Program. Click here for more information. Then we will see you in the meeting room for your official weigh in!
What's to Eat Wednesday
With a little nip in the air it is time to pull out those wonderful soup recipes! This is one of many potato soup recipes. You can reduce the pp values by reducing the potato and cheese portions. If you have never tried the zero pp Garden Vegetable Soup recipe in your Getting Started book...it is a must. The recipe is found on the last page of the KickStart Guide on page 87.
Potato Soup
5 PP values per 1 cup servingIngredients
| 3 cup(s) uncooked potato(es), diced | ||||||
| 1 cup(s) celery, diced | ||||||
| 1 cup(s) Carrots, shredded | ||||||
| 1 head(s) green cabbage, shredded | ||||||
| 1 cup(s) onion(s), (chopped) | ||||||
| 1 box fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth | ||||||
| 12 oz Kraft Velveeta Light Reduced-Fat Pasteurized Processed Cheese Simmer vegetables until tender in one box of fat free chicken broth. Remove from heat and stir in Velvetta cheese. | ||||||
What's to Eat Wednesday!!!!
Great Snack for a total of Zero Points!!!!
Truth be known I read about this on a ww leader message board and thought I needed to try it out!
Truth be known I read about this on a ww leader message board and thought I needed to try it out!
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| Slice a Fuji Apple and place in a zip bag |
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| Sprinkle with Saigon Cinnamon |
Saigon Cinnamon is a richer and sweeter cinnamon than regular cinnamon. Try it out and let me know what you think! Can't beat zero!
Welcome to Our New Location!!!!
Join us in room 245 in the Lighthouse on the church campus of Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church. Meeting times and leaders are as follows:
Monday 12:00 PM Tracey A.
Thursday 9:30 AM Linda C.
12:30 PM Debbie M.
6:00 PM Diane S
Remember weigh in begins 30 minutes prior to the meeting time.
Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church is one block from Rite Aid (behind McDonalds) on Highway 31. It is 5 stop signs from Shades Mountain Baptist Church and up the mountain from Valley Christian! Click here for easy directions!
Vestavia Hills United Methodist
Monday 12:00 PM Tracey A.
Thursday 9:30 AM Linda C.
12:30 PM Debbie M.
6:00 PM Diane S
Remember weigh in begins 30 minutes prior to the meeting time.
Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church is one block from Rite Aid (behind McDonalds) on Highway 31. It is 5 stop signs from Shades Mountain Baptist Church and up the mountain from Valley Christian! Click here for easy directions!
Vestavia Hills United Methodist
What's to Eat Wednesday
Since it is too hot to cook I am in quest to find quick and easy cold foods to serve. This recipe comes from the Ready, Set, Go! cookbook (page 56) in the PP Deluxe member kit. Try it out and let me know what you think.
Southwestern-Style Shrimp Caesar Salad
1/4 cup fat free mayo
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 T lime juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 large head romaine lettuce, torn into pieces
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1 (4 1/2 ounces) mild green chilies, drained
1 cup fat free croutons
1 pound cooked large peeled and deveined shrimp
1.) Whisk together first 5 ingredients in a small bowl to make dressing.
2.) Combine romaine, cilantro, chiles, and croutons in a serving bowl. Pour dressing over and toss to coat evenly. Top with shrimp.
serving size 2 1/2 cups serves 6 PP values 3
I am a believer the first time you make a recipe you follow it to a T. Make notes of what you like and what you would change and then make it again to your preferences. This would be just as good with the southwestern ingredients (chiles and cilantro) omitted!
Once You Lose It How Do You Keep It Off
Is maintaining weight loss harder than loosing? When I became a lifetime member I thought I knew what to do! I had loss 32 pounds and felt great. In the decade since I became a lifetimer, my weight gradually sneaks up and down (more up). It is a constant battle. I realize part is due to age and part is due to the need of more activity but in the following article you will see a research study that shows losing is different than maintaining. I am including the link to the actual study but I discovered there was a fee to download the entire study so perhaps the skeleton version will provide the support we are looking for.
It’s a long-held belief that to keep off the weight you’ve lost, you should continue the behaviors that helped you be successful in the first place. But a recent study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine* has suggested that there may in fact be distinctive sets of behaviors associated with weight loss and maintenance.
A national survey involving a random sample of 1,165 adults looked at 36 behaviors and their association with success in weight loss (defined as more than or equal to 10% weight lost in the previous year) and weight maintenance (defined as more than or equal to 10% lost and maintained for 1 year or more). Of the 36 behaviors, only eight were common to both weight loss and maintenance. The remaining behaviors were not consistently matched.
The behaviors associated with weight loss included:
- Doing different kinds of exercises
- Planning meals ahead of time
- Participating in a weight-loss program
- Limiting sugar intake
- Not skipping meals
Behaviors associated with weight maintenance included:
- Consistent exercise program
- Eating plenty of low-fat sources of protein
- Rewarding yourself for sticking to your goals
- Reminding yourself why you need to manage your weight
While the survey was small and requires greater supporting evidence, its results are in line with the Weight Watchers® approach. If indeed there are different behaviors required for weight loss and maintenance, it’s nice to know that Weight Watchers provides the tools members need for both. The PointsPlus® program—with a food plan featuring Power Foods and Good Health Guidelines, an activity plan offering guidance for starting and maintaining exercise, and strategies such as Mental Rehearsing, Motivating Strategy, Prepare Yourself, and Take Care of Yourself—can help members develop the behavioral changes needed to lose weight and keep it off.
So lifetimers...are you practicing the skills you need to maintain? We work so hard to lose and need to work just as hard to maintain. In the meeting room today a member shared it was her 5 year member anniversary with WW. The first year was significant weight loss. The second year was the introduction of running but also gained 17 pounds back. Year 3 was losing the 17. Year 4 has her within reach of her goal weight. Now she looks at food and thinks "how will the affect the body I want to have". Wow...the journey never ends. Learning to "Eat Right, Be Active and Repeat" on a daily basis is a lifetime experience. If you are on the journey to lifetime, the journey back to lifetime, or a maintaining lifetimer, share your comments on the skills most helpful to you.
What;'s to Eat Wednesday
Since HG announced today was National S'mores Day I thought we should all celebrate with her 5 PP recipe. Check out her link!
Click on Chew on This
If you do not get Hungry Girl's daily email you are missing out! Great tips and recipes.
Enjoy!
Click on Chew on This
If you do not get Hungry Girl's daily email you are missing out! Great tips and recipes.
Enjoy!
Extra Extra Read All About It
Join us in room 245 in the Lighthouse on their church campus. Meeting times and leaders are as follows:
Monday 12:00 PM Tracey A.
Thursday 9:30 AM Linda C.
12:30 PM Debbie M.
6:00 PM Diane S
Remember weigh in begins 30 minutes prior to the meeting time.
Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church is one block from Rite Aid (behind McDonalds) on Highway 31. It is 5 stop signs from Shades Mountain Baptist Church and up the mountain from Valley Christian! Click here for easy directions!
Vestavia Hills United Methodist
Until September 1...continue to visit other meetings for your weigh in and we look forward to seeing YOU in September in our new meeting room!!!
Shades Mountain
The Shades Mountain Baptist location has been closed due to changes with the church's programs. We are thankful for the past 6 years and the opportunity to help people change their life.
We are in the process of finalizing the new location and times. For the month of August, please visit one of our other wonderful meeting locations and remember to take care of yourself.
Find a Weight Watchers meeting
Stay tune because as soon as I know something...you will know. I hope to see you in the meeting room!
Diane
We are in the process of finalizing the new location and times. For the month of August, please visit one of our other wonderful meeting locations and remember to take care of yourself.
Find a Weight Watchers meeting
Stay tune because as soon as I know something...you will know. I hope to see you in the meeting room!
Diane
What's to Eat Wednesday
So glad today is Wednesday because yesterday was sooooo stressful! I promise to keep my Shades Mountain group up to date on a new location as soon as I know!! It was sad removing the products and cabinets last night. But since today is Wednesday let's cook up something to eat! This is the Bake Ziti recipe I mentioned a few weeks ago in the meeting room. It comes from Cooking Light and my ww calculator reports it is 8 pp for a 1 1/2 cup serving. Serve with a side salad and you are good to go!
Baked Ziti and Summer Veggies
Baked Ziti and Summer Veggies
4 oz uncooked ziti
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped yellow squash
1 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cans chopped tomatoes with basil and oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup shredded part skim milk mozzarella cheese, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon red pepper
1/4 cup part skim milk ricotta cheese
1 egg, slightly beaten
cooking spray
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
2. Preheat oven to 400.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan. Add squash, zucchini, and onion; saute 5 minutes. Add tomatoes; saute 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in pasta; 1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper.
4. Combine ricotta, remaining salt, and egg. Stir into pasta mixture. Spoon into an 8 inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake at 400 for 15 minutes or until bubbly.
Yield: 4 servings
If you are willing to add the points...include 1 pound of browned ground round for your meat lovers!
What's to eat Wednesday!
I am beginning to love Wednesday so I can find something good to share! Several weeks ago my sister-in-law brought this fabulous dip to my home for Sunday Supper. I knew I was in trouble when she said the recipe came from Pauladeen.com. In true Weight Watcher's form, I went straight to my eTools and recipe builder. The original recipe is 13 points served with Pork Rinds and the ww lighter version is 8 which includes 16 reduced fat Wheat Thins!!! Hope you enjoy ...
Warm Turnip Green Dip Weight Watchers' Style
Warm Turnip Green Dip Weight Watchers' Style
8 points
3 slices reduced fat bacon (cooked and crumbled)
½ sweet onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
¼ cup white grape juice
1 (16 oz) package frozen chopped turnip greens (thawed and drained)
12 oz light cream cheese cut into pieces
8 ounces light sour cream
½ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, reserving ¼ cup for top
16 Reduced Fat Wheat Thins
Directions
Pre heat oven to 350 degrees.
In large mixing bowl combine all ingredients well. Transfer into baking dish. Cook 20 minutes. Add ¼ cup Parmesan cheese and cook 5 more minutes on broil.
What's To Eat Wednesday
Strawberry Pie
Points Plus Values:2
Servings: 6
2 cups water
1 small package sugar-free strawberry Jell-O
1 small package sugar-free cook 'n serve vanilla pudding
2 pounds sliced strawberries
Fat Free Redi Whip
Place sliced berries in a pie plate.
Mix pudding and 2 cups water in a saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil. Remove from heat and whisk in strawberry Jell-O until it has completely dissolved. Pour mixture over berries making sure all berries are covered. Refrigerate until well set.
Serve with small spritz of Fat Free Redi-Whip.
Thanks to Susan for sharing this recipe. Susan has also substituted 8-9 medium peaches and sugar free peach Jell-O for a quick variation.
Points Plus Values:2
Servings: 6
1 small package sugar-free strawberry Jell-O
1 small package sugar-free cook 'n serve vanilla pudding
2 pounds sliced strawberries
Fat Free Redi Whip
Place sliced berries in a pie plate.
Mix pudding and 2 cups water in a saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil. Remove from heat and whisk in strawberry Jell-O until it has completely dissolved. Pour mixture over berries making sure all berries are covered. Refrigerate until well set.
Serve with small spritz of Fat Free Redi-Whip.
Thanks to Susan for sharing this recipe. Susan has also substituted 8-9 medium peaches and sugar free peach Jell-O for a quick variation.
What's to Eat Wednesday
Nothing says summer like a BLT!!
How often do we refer to "BLT's" as bites, licks and taste but this time it is really a 5 point sandwich!
Here is the recipe:
3 slices for 2 points plus values
Fresh sliced tomatoes for 0 points plus
Iceburg lettuce for zero points plus
1 tablespoon of light mayo for 1 points plus
2 slices of light wheat bread for 2 points plus values
Enjoy!
How often do we refer to "BLT's" as bites, licks and taste but this time it is really a 5 point sandwich!
Here is the recipe:
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3 slices for 2 points plus values
Iceburg lettuce for zero points plus
Enjoy!
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday Jean
Happy 4th of July
WW in the News
With the help of health experts the U.S. News evaluated and ranked 20 diets/weight loss programs. To be top-rated, a diet had to be relatively easy to follow, nutritious, safe, and effective for weight loss and against diabetes and heart disease. Receiving 4 out of 5 stars in 8 categories is WW. Check out the commentary and results by visiting the link below.
WW in US News and World Report
WW in US News and World Report
Love the New Plate Guidelines!!!
Have you seen the new USDA recommendations?
When I first started teaching Family and Consumer Science, it was the 4 Basic Food Groups. Often we would say eat “3 square meals a day” with each side of the square referring to one of the four food groups. Then it was the Food Guide Pyramid. The first version of the pyramid was horizontal sections and then revised to the vertical slices. Each section of the pyramid tried to illustrate appropriate portions of each of the food groups. But yeah for the USDA for revising it again but this time with a plate!
Check out how the new guidelines coordinate with your WW program.
- Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables, - with PP our fruits and most vegetables have a zero point value!
- Eat a healthful, balanced diet made up of nutrient-dense foods—with PP our Power Foods do just this!
- Make environmental and behavioral changes to live a healthier lifestyle – with PP we emphasize Eat Right Be Active Repeat leading to a healthier lifestyle.
Check it out and compare for yourself at www.choosemyplate.gov.
Shake It!
Play Ball
Please remember is you are attending a meeting at the Hoover Center Wednesday through the weekend to allow time for traffic due to the SEC Baseball Tournament !!!! Congrats
Congrats to the 30 walkers who joined together at Aldredge Gardens for our Walk It Challenge! Way to Go!! Be sure to get your 5K charm and a big WooHoo in the meeting room this week!
I won today!
Have you ever been blindsided by an action of a person you thought was part of your support team? Part of you is surprised and then the other part of you is not. I had this happen to me today. And I will say that years and even months ago, I would have consoled myself with some type of food. The unnecessary points would have just been a knock to my journey and my program. But today was different. I realized that the only person that could survive this situation was me. Food would not survive but I would survive. So I turned away from food and the emotional desire to eat. The satisfaction and strength I gained during the day was immeasurable. I am sure that the days ahead will be just as challenging as today but emotional eating lost today and I won!!! It was a great day plus I walked 3 miles!
When you are blindsided, how do you beat emotional eating? Please share your stories of strength and survival…it is part of everyone’s journey.
Please Pardon the Interuptions
Does life ever get in the way of your journey? For the past few months, I have been hit by one interruption after another. We all have had weather issues in Alabama but from school events, ww events, and family events it has been difficult to stay focused and on task. I have maintained so that is great but my "me time" is suffering! The realization of this came to focus as I looked ahead to the meeting topic for next week....exer-cuses! So how are you handling life, interruptions and your journey? Your success may be just the idea I am looking for, so please share.
Challenge Yourself
Sunday, May 22 2011
Aldredge Gardens - Hoover
3:30
Join us for the third annual WW Walk It Challenge!
Wow - What a Day!
While I could have gone to a public library for electricity to access the Internet, I find great comfort in a public restaurant with a hot cup of coffee. I should be thankful the kitchen was not able to serve!
Like so many of you the straight line winds took my power Wednesday morning. So off to school I went with the "best face"" I could put on in the dark. After arriving we found out we were leaving. School is a crazy thing when it comes to weather. Trying to maintain comfort and safety for so many students. It is not just about the 8 to 3 time frame administrators have to consider but also the transportation home. Thursday was announced a no school day early on and now mid-day, Friday has been cancelled as well. I teach with the Jefferson County system where 29 of our 55 schools do not have power. So just imagine the number of students without power and the devastation to the roads the buses would have to travel. My daughter, niece and nephew (all students at UA) are safe and sound. UA has cancelled finals giving the students the option to take their current grade. May graduates will receive their degree in August.
We have WW staff and members who have also suffered from the devastation of this storm. WW would like to hold a clothes/necessities drive to help in the efforts to assists families who lost everything. This would be a great time to clean out our closets and share those items we may be holding on to in case we need them. If we share them, we can't need them and so many in our state do NEED them. You can drop off your items at any of our centers; Hoover, Trussville, or Tuscaloosa. If you attend a meeting at a different location, I will be happy to take your donation to the center.
I hope you all are safe and will see you soon in the meeting room.
Like so many of you the straight line winds took my power Wednesday morning. So off to school I went with the "best face"" I could put on in the dark. After arriving we found out we were leaving. School is a crazy thing when it comes to weather. Trying to maintain comfort and safety for so many students. It is not just about the 8 to 3 time frame administrators have to consider but also the transportation home. Thursday was announced a no school day early on and now mid-day, Friday has been cancelled as well. I teach with the Jefferson County system where 29 of our 55 schools do not have power. So just imagine the number of students without power and the devastation to the roads the buses would have to travel. My daughter, niece and nephew (all students at UA) are safe and sound. UA has cancelled finals giving the students the option to take their current grade. May graduates will receive their degree in August.
We have WW staff and members who have also suffered from the devastation of this storm. WW would like to hold a clothes/necessities drive to help in the efforts to assists families who lost everything. This would be a great time to clean out our closets and share those items we may be holding on to in case we need them. If we share them, we can't need them and so many in our state do NEED them. You can drop off your items at any of our centers; Hoover, Trussville, or Tuscaloosa. If you attend a meeting at a different location, I will be happy to take your donation to the center.
I hope you all are safe and will see you soon in the meeting room.
Tornado Closings
Due to extensive damage in our Territory, Weight Watchers has closed all meetings in our Central Alabama area for Thursday, April 28, 2011. Be safe.
A Slice of Pie and TV
Creamy Lemon Pie
PointsPlus Values 4
Servings 10
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cooking Time 15 minutes
Rich and creamy…. Make two – serve one and freeze the other for up to two weeks.
| Ingredients 6 whole reduced-fat cinnamon graham crackers |
| 2 Tbsp butter |
| 11 oz fat-free sweetened condensed milk |
| 2 large egg(s) |
| 1/2 cup(s) fresh lemon juice |
| 1 Tbsp lemon zest |
Directions
· Preheat oven to 350ºF.
· Grind graham crackers in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Or place crackers in a resealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin. Place crumbs in a small bowl.
· Melt butter on stove top or in microwave and pour over graham cracker crumbs, mixing with a fork until completely moistened. Press crumbs evenly onto bottom of a 9-inch pie pan; place crust in refrigerator while preparing lemon filling.
· In a medium bowl, combine condensed milk and eggs; mix until smooth. Add lemon juice and zest; stir until incorporated and pour into prepared crust.
· Bake pie for 15 minutes. Cool completely and for best flavor, serve chilled. Yields 1 piece per serving.
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