Sticking with a healthy eating plan is hard work! You can still eat dessert--and enjoy it! What are your smart substitutions to make your dessert a healthy part of your day? The key is enjoy that sweet treat without overloading on calories, fat, and sugar.

Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp Recipe

Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp Recipe

(makes 8 servings)
2 large stalks rhubarb, chopped (about 3 cups)
1/2 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
1 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl mix together rhubarb, strawberries, and honey. Add cornstarch if you want a thick "pie-like" consistency. Spoon into ramekins ensuring a good mix of strawberries and rhubarb in each one.
In the same bowl, mix oats, sugar, cinnamon, and butter until crumbly. Spread over the top of the fruit.
Bake for 30 minutes until rhubarb is tender and the topping is browned. Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream (optional).
For one serving = 117 calories, 3.7 g fat, 20.2 g carbohydrates, 10.7 g sugar, 2.0 g protein, 2.6 g fiber, 25 mg sodium, 3 PointsPlus

blueberry cakes

Cardio Girl in SCV

If you go to the local SCV Cardio Girl off of Newhall Ranch Road, mention Weight Watchers they will give you 1 week free to workout. Tell them Karen sent you, she has come and spoke at a few of our meetings.

whoo hoo sale

remember to have FUN exercising!

this weeks meeting topic

This weeks meeting topic = Move it, Love it

Happy Memorial Day Weight Watchers is Closed today. We will be open regular hours tomorrow.

Chocolate Crackle Recipe

Chocolate Crackle Recipe

(makes 12)
4 tablespoons coconut oil
1/2 cup cocoa powder
2 tablespoons sugar or 1 1/2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
1/2 cup dried cherries, unsweetened
1 1/2 cups Cheerios, Rice Krispies, or another dry cereal with no sugar added
Melt the coconut oil in a bowl. When melted add the cocoa powder and sugar or honey. If you are using sugar, you may have to heat it again for 20 seconds to get the sugar to melt into the mixture. In a large bowl, mix the cereal and dried cherries. Pour in the chocolate and mix. Spoon into 12 muffin cups, refrigerate for 20 minutes, and serve!
These crackles will not do well in heat. Keep them cold until ready to serve.
For one crackle = 87 calories, 5.3 g fat, 11.6 g carbohydrates, 5.9 g sugar, 1.2 g protein, 5.9 g fiber, 28 mg sodium, 2 PointsPlus

When aiming to lose weight what are you most wanting from your weight loss accomplishment? More Confidence, better health, good fitness, happiness or increased energy?

Make every bite count.

Make every bite count.

 

Count every bite.

 

People wanting to lose weight- even those NOT on Weight Watchers- OFTEN keep some kind of food journal.

 

Even if you don't want to write down the PPV of every food you eat, the mere act of recording your daily pops will reveal a message to thyself! 

 

Self-awareness. Mindfulness. Make every bite count... and if you can, count every bite! 

 

 

#1 Weight Watchers Tip

that works for 95%* of folks that get to goal?

 

Keeping a food journal of some kind. 

on your phone

in your paper tracker

in a three-month journal

in a spiral notebook

on the back of a napkin.

 

 

When I say make every bite count, that is a clue to be choosy! 

 

Don't waste your PPVs on food that is only so-so.

Make every bite count.

Count every bite.

Cucumber yogurt dip

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this weeks meeting topic

This weeks meeting topic = Spice it up!

No-Fakin' Bacon Egg White Salad

 

No-Fakin' Bacon Egg White Salad 1/4th of recipe (about 1 cup): 155 calories, 2.5g fat, 647mg sodium, 13.5g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 6g sugars, 16g protein -- PointsPlus® value 3* Pair the decadence of bacon with the virtuousness of egg whites, and BOOM! This recipe rocks hard...

Ingredients:
12 hard-boiled egg whites, chilled and chopped
1 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup bagged sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), finely chopped
1/3 cup precooked real crumbled bacon (like the kind by Oscar Mayer)
1/4 cup Hellmann's/Best Foods Dijonnaise

Directions:
In a medium-large bowl, mix all ingredients except Dijonnaise.

Add Dijonnaise and toss to coat. Chill before serving or dig right in!

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

HG Tip! Click here for the 411 on hard-boiling egg whites.

Another HG Tip! If you can only find sun-dried tomatoes that are packed in oil, drain and rinse them really well, and then pat dry. This will get rid of excess fat

“To finish first, you must first finish. ”

Rick Mears (born 1951);

American race car driver

I have failed over and over again. That is why I succeed. -Michael Jordan

Shrimp & Noodle Bowl
6 servings @ 7 each
Mangoes& Berries
6 servings @ 2 each
8 oz angel hair pasta, cooked & drained 1 lb shrimp, cooked & peeled
2 c broccoli slaw mix
6 green onions, chopped
1⁄2 c minced cilantro
2⁄3 c light Asian toasted sesame dressing
In a large container, toss cooked pasta and all other ingredients together. Cover and refrigerate 30 min or until serving time. Divide into 6 servings and serve as a cold pasta salad.
Combine honey & lime juice; drizzle over fruit. Divide into 6 servings.
2 ripe mangoes, diced 1 pint blueberries
1 T lime juice
(2 T honey)

What's for dinner?

Whats for dinner? Chicken breasts stuffed with fat free feta cheese mixed with garlic (use a toothpick to help it say closed) topped with olive oil, rosemary, salt & pepper bake at 325 until cheese is melted and chicken is cooked.  Fat free feta cheese 1 Point Plus + per oz. Chicken Breast the same 3 oz = 3 Points plus.  Depending on how much your chicken weights and how much feta can be as low as 4 points plus for one!

Remember not all vegetables are created equal. I just had some peas at lunch and 2/3 cup of frozen peas from Ralphs is 1 Point Plus.

Skinny Kitchen's Cheeseburger Wrap Recipe

Skinny Kitchen's Cheeseburger Wrap Recipe

(5 servings)
Serving size: 1 wrap filled with 1/2 cup beef, 1 slice cheese, lettuce, tomato slices, ketchup, and mustard.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef (I used 93/7 organic grass fed beef)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon grated parmesan
1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
5 100 calorie wraps (I use Flatout Wraps)
5 slices sharp American cheese (I use Land o Lakes)
2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
1 cup of romaine lettuce
Additional ketchup (optional)
Mustard (optional)
Directions:
Step 1. In a medium to large skillet coated with cooking spray cook the beef on medium till almost cooked through but still a little pink (about 7-10 minutes). Break beef up as it cooks.
Step 2. Add Worcestershire, ketchup, grated parmesan, dried onion flakes, salt, and pepper to the beef. Mix together until thoroughly combined.
Step 3: Continue cooking until beef is cooked all the way through and is no longer pink.
Turn on indoor grill to 350 or you can also use a grill plan.
Step 4. In the center of the wrap place a slice of cheese and 1/2 cup of the beef mixture. Add tomato and lettuce. Then if you are using, and I highly recommend you do, add some ketchup and mustard.
Step 5. Roll the wrap and place seam side down on grill. Once there are nice grill marks turn over. Grill for another 2-3 minutes then remove.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the rest of the wraps. Enjoy!
For one wrap = 329 calories, 15 g fat, 21 g carbohydrates, 32 g protein, 9 g fiber, 8 PointsPlus

This weeks meeting topic

This weeks meeting topic = what motivates you?? Please feel free to comment here.

Just a reminder

yoga deal in Valencia

 Here is a good deal for anyone who as wanted to try yoga in Valencia. Click the link below!




http://www.spreebird.com/deal/valencia-yogaworks-20120418

come by TODAY!

while using your etools to track did you know you can add & name meals you eat on a regular basis? This is great and makes tracking super easy!

OPEN house this weekend!

 These pictures are from our NEW Valencia Store. However, both Valencia & Palmdale NEW STORES will be having an open house this Saturday! Be sure to stop by one, or both and check it out!

OUR NEW Palmdale store opens tomorrow!

OUR NEW Palmdale store opens tomorrow! Come check it out!


39505 10th Street West

Palmdale, Ca.  93551

Amargosa Plaza

Open house this Sat in Valencia

Be sure to come in on Saturday for our open house! This event is going to be great you will not want to miss it!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Raffles every 30 mintues
Guest speakesr at 1pm
Zumba Demo by Total Woman at 1:30
Guest speaker at 2pm
eTools slide show 3pm
Guest speaker 4 pm
Mini bar and smoothie rootbeer floats served all day
Small prizes (mini bars, tote bags, note pads etc) for everyone walking in the door
Vendor specials (special discounts from Cobblestone Cottage, LeBeau, Togos, Golden Spoon).