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It's that some people are READY TO CHANGE and others are not.

Which kind of person are you?

Are you ready? Are you already changing?

What can you CHANGE today to get yourself closer to your dream?
Now commit to doing it! Bravo!

 

This Month's Routine: Wear an Activity Monitor All Day, Every Day
Meeting Topic:  Finding Your Anchor

Chicken Wraps with Spiced Yogurt

Chicken Wraps with Spiced Yogurt

Weight Watchers Recipe

Ratings (24) Rate it
6PointsPlus Value

Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 20 min
Other time: 180 min
Serves: 4
Tangy yogurt tenderizes and flavors the grilled chicken in these simple lunch or dinnertime wraps.
Recipe
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Ingredients
      1 1/2 cup(s) plain fat free yogurt  
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice  
3/4 tsp garlic salt  
3/4 tsp curry powder  
1/4 tsp chili powder, smoky or chipotle varieties preferred  
      1 pound(s) uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast(s), cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks  
4 medium fat free flour tortilla(s)  
      1 cup(s) arugula  
      3/4 cup(s) roasted red peppers (packed in water)  
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, garlic salt, curry powder and chili powder. Measure out 1/2 cup of sauce and refrigerate. Add chicken to remaining sauce; coat well and marinate in refrigerator for 1 to 3 hours.

Preheat grill. Thread chicken onto 4 metal skewers; discard marinade. Cook chicken until no longer pink in center, turning a few times, about 20 minutes.

Remove chicken from skewers and place equal amounts down center of each tortilla. Top each with 1/4 of arugula leaves, 1/4 of roasted pepper and 2 tablespoons of reserved yogurt sauce. Fold in bottoms of tortillas and roll up sides. Yields 1 wrap per serving.

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December- Take a SNACK with you when you go out
January- Eat a fruit or vegetable with every meal and snack
February- Know how you'll be active tomorrow (plan it!)
March- Know what you will eat at your next meal or snack
April- Monitor your activity
     You keeping up? Planning these routines into your life? Each one helps with weight control and maintenance! Learn it, Live it, Lose it, Love it!
 

Stuffed Peppers with Mediterranean-Spiced Quinoa

Weight Watchers Recipe

Ratings (488)

7PointsPlus Value

Prep time: 15 min

Cook time: 60 min

Other time: 0 min

Serves: 4

Protein-packed quinoa gets great flavor from kalamata olives, pesto, chickpeas and feta.

Ingredients 1 tsp olive oil, extra-virgin      1 small uncooked onion(s), yellow, diced    1/2 tsp kosher salt    1 tsp minced garlic      14 1/2 oz canned diced tomatoes, Italian-style, undrained      1 cup(s) cooked quinoa, rinsed if indicated on package    1 cup(s) water    1 tsp table salt      4 medium sweet red pepper(s)    10 medium olive(s), kalamata, chopped      1 cup(s) canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained    1 1/2 Tbsp store-bought pesto sauce    1/3 cup(s) crumbled feta cheese    Instructions Preheat oven to 375ºF. Coat a foil-lined baking sheet with cooking spray. Heat oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. When hot, add onion and kosher salt; cook, stirring occasionally until onion softens, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic to pan; cook, stirring, 30 seconds more. Add tomatoes and their liquid, quinoa, water and table salt to pan; stir well to combine. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, slice top off each pepper and remove core, ribs and seeds; reserve tops for another use. Make a thin slice across bottom of each pepper so it sits flat; place on prepared baking sheet. When quinoa is done cooking, stir in olives, chickpeas and pesto. Spoon about 1 cup quinoa mixture into each pepper; bake, uncovered, 25 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle each with 4 teaspoons feta; return to oven and continue cooking until feta is slightly melted, about 5 minutes more. Yield 1 stuffed pepper per serving.

 

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Wondering what to eat before you head to workout? Check out these 5 snacks that will keep your body fueled up.

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This Month's Routine: Wear an Activity Monitor All Day, Every Day
Meeting Topic:  Set Up for Activity Success

spinach pie

 Community Posted Recipe
 Posted on 4/15/2013 by MICHELLEP427

6PointsPlus Value
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min

Serves: 6
Ingredients

16 oz trader joes (or other) Chopped Spinach, Fresh Frozen thawed & drained
1/2 cup(s) cooked onion(s)  
16 oz 1% low fat cottage cheese
8 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese  
1/4 cup(s) shredded Parmesan cheese  
1/2 cup(s) fat free egg substitute   or 4 egg whites - either will result in the same points plus values
1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard  
2 Tbsp olive oil  

Instructions
Saute onion in olive oil. Combine onions and all other ingredients and mix well. Place in sprayed 9" glass pie plate and bake for 40 - 45 min / until the edges are brown @ 350. Divide pie into 6 pieces.

SNACKS TO FUEL YOU FAST

http://www.weightwatchers.com/images/1033/dynamic/GCMSImages/BUG_132302_snacks_to_fuel_you_fast.pdf.pdf

slender kitchen baked apple yogurt...looks sooo good

Today’s recipe came from simple and humble beginnings, the land of dreams. Let’s suffice it to say, a few nights back I had a dream where apple pie made an appearance and I woke up with an intense craving for apple pie for breakfast. It was clear from the beginning that short of an actual apple pie, only something with cinnamon and melted apples would do. And this recipe was born. Simple, quick, and surprisingly able to shush my apple pie cravings, it makes a perfect protein packed breakfast or snack in under 3 minutes.
Weight Watchers Baked Apple Yogurt
Points: 7 weight watchers pointsplus (5 without counting the apple)
Servings: 1 serving
Serving Size: whole recipe
Nutritional Info: 282.1 calories, 6.6g of fat, 35.6g of carbohydrates, 4.4g of fiber, 24.7g of protein

Ingredients

• 1 apple, chopped
• 1 tsp. brown sugar
• 1/4-1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp. chopped walnuts or almonds

Instructions

1. Place the chopped apple, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, or until apples are soft and cooked. Add thirty second increments if needed.
2. Pour over yogurt and top with walnuts.

This Month's Routine: Wear an Activity Monitor All Day, Every Day
Meeting Topic:  Set Up for Activity Success

Banana Syrup Recipe

Banana Syrup Recipe

(makes 1/3 cup sauce or enough for 2 pancakes)
1 ripe banana
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
ground cinnamon
Cut the banana in half and mash 1/2 of it in a small microwave proof bowl. Slice the other half and add to mashed banana. Heat in microwave on high for 30 seconds. Mix in vanilla and add a few dashes of cinnamon. Use immediately (or it will turn brown).
For one serving (two in recipe): 53 calories, 0.2 g fat, 0.0 g saturated fat, 13.5 g carbohydrates, 7.2 g sugar, 0.6 g protein, 1.5 g fiber, 1 mg sodium, 0 PointsPlus

its not a diet... its a lifestyle!

Weight Watchers Frijoles Rancheros

Weight Watchers Frijoles Rancheros
Points: 6 weight watchers pointsplus (beans are 3 points per 1/2 cup)
Servings: 4 servings
Serving Size: 1 tortilla with 1 egg and 1/2 cups beans
Nutritional Info: 181.4 calories, 5g of fat, 29.1g of carbohydrates, 10.6g of fiber, 12.2g of protein

Ingredients

• For Slow Cooker Beans
• 1 cup dry pinto beans
• 1 cup dry black beans
• 1 whole onion, quartered
• 1 10 oz. can diced tomatoes with chiles
• 1 chopped chipotle pepper with 2-4 tbsp. adobo sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, whole
• 1 tsp. salt
• Boiling water (about 3-4 cups)
• For Frijoles Rancheros
• 4 eggs
• 4 corn tortillas
• 2 cup of cooked beans

Instructions

1. Add the beans, onion, diced tomatoes, chipotle chili, adobo sauce, garlic, and salt to the slow cooker. Stir together.
2. Add in enough boiling water to cover the beans by about 1 inch of liquid. Depending on the size of your crockpot it will be around 3-4 cups.
3. Let cook on low for 8 hours until beans are tender.
4. When ready to make the Frijoles Rancheros, preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Place the corn tortillas directly on the oven rack and cook for between 6-10 minutes until toasted.
5. Meanwhile fry four eggs in a nonstick skillet with cooking spray to your liking.
6. Layer 1/2 cup of beans on the toasted tortilla and top with egg. Add any additional toppings you like including salsa, cilantro, avocado, or queso fresco.

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In the meantime, here are a few quick steps that may work to resolve your individual issue:

"how do you stay motivated?"
It's not always easy but here are some tips :

Create your personal "reasons list." Keep a piece of paper and pen handy for a couple of days. Jot down EVERY reason you can think of that you want to get healthy/get fit/lose weight through consistent exercise.

Real life example: I spoke to a lady a couple of months ago who could only think of two reasons that she wanted to lose weight and get fit. I told her to think about it for a couple of days and she came up with a list of over 30 reasons, such as:
more energy to spend quality time with her family at night

to be able to fit into all the clothes in her closet

to be able to live a long, healthy life and to enjoy time with her children, husband, and grandchildren (eventually)

to not be uncomfortable in public

to not become breathless climbing stairs

to be able to do "active" things with her family and friends

to be able to play on the floor with her children

to be able to wear nice clothes

Her list goes on, but you get the picture. Make a long, extensive list. This may not seem important, but it is critical to be able to read this list when your motivation to exercise is waning. It's a powerful way to quickly get "re-motivated"!

This Month's Routine: Wear an Activity Monitor All Day, Every Day
Meeting Topic:  Wear an Activity Monitor

easy yummy desert

 Whether you are celebrating the final day of Passover today, or just love a good thin crust pizza – Matzo can serve as the perfect base for a crispy, crunchy crust. However there is a secret. In order to make sure you don’t end up with a soggy mess, you need to create a barrier between the sauce and the Matzo. And the perfect way to do that is with cheese. Layer the Matzo with cheese, bake it for a couple of minutes, and then add your sauce and toppings. This leads to a crispy, delicious Matzo pizza every time.
Weight Watchers Matzo Pizza
Points: 4 weight watchers pointsplus
Servings: 4 servings
Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (1/2 matzo)
Nutritional Info: 148.1 calories, 5.3g of fat, 16.4g of carbohydrates, 1.2g of fiber, 8.3g of protein

Ingredients

• 2 whole matzos (whole wheat or regular)
• 3/4 cup grated part skim mozzarella cheese
• Salt and pepper
• 1/4 tsp. dried basil, oregano, and/or red pepper flakes
• 3/4 cup marinara sauce (or 1.5 cups whole canned tomatoes, drained completely and chopped)
• 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
• Toppings of your choice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
2. Spread Matzo on a large piece of foil. Spread half of the mozzarella cheese on the Matzo. Season with salt, pepper, and any spices you are using.
3. Place in the oven, directly on the rack, and cook for 3 minutes.
4. Take out and add the sauce, remaining Mozzarella cheese, and the Parmesan cheese. Add any toppings you may be using.
5. Return to oven and cook for between 8-10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Adapted slightly from Serious Eats

Thank you Slender Kitchen for this wonderful recipe.