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Slow Cooker Cinnamon Honey Nuts

Slow Cooker Cinnamon Honey Nuts

Yields: 12 Servings | Serving Size: 1/4 cup | Calories: 265 | Previous Points: 7 | Points Plus: 8 | Total Fat: 24 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Trans Fat: 0 g | Cholesterol: 17 mg | Sodium: 5 mg | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Dietary Fiber: 3 g | Sugars: 7 g | Protein: 5 g

Ingredients

• 3 (1 cup each) raw almonds, pecans and walnuts
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 egg white, slightly beaten
• 1/4 cup raw honey

Directions

Combine nuts and cinnamon in slow cooker, add egg white and honey, toss to thoroughly coat nuts. Cover and cook on low 1 to 1-1/2 hours.

NOTE: The fat content in Cinnamon & Honey Nuts is also known as “good fat” or monounsaturated fat. These fats are considered heart healthy.

http://skinnyms.com/slow-cooker-cinnamon-honey-nuts/

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I stumbled across this the other day while my daughter was asking me to buy a pineapple in the store the other day... Pineapple is a pain in the butt to cut... Not with this little gadget... I found it at my local grocery store for under $10... supposedly the way the pineapple smells is a sign of ripeness or lack of smell = lack of ripeness....  Do you have any tips or tricks to tell the ripeness of fruit?

Your body hears EVERYTHING that your mind says. Stay positive and take some time to truly listen to what your body already knows. Willpower is a muscle…the more you use it, the stronger it gets.
Start your day tomorrow and everyday with grateful heart. Be thankful for where you’re going, but don’t forget to be thankful for where you’ve been and how far you’ve come.

This Month's Routine: Eat All Your Meals Free of Distraction
Meeting Topic:  When Food Isn't the Answer

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Get ready to take the long way home. When you're walking somewhere, it's only natural to want to take shortcuts. However, it's those added steps that will total up to more calories burned. Instead of hurrying to your destination, take some time to get extra physical activity. If a straight line is the quickest way home, take the long winding roads. Those extra steps on a regular basis will go a long way in getting you closer to your weight loss goal. It's important to remember that each step is in the right direction. Study after study has found the benefits of walking are far reaching. If you're one of those people who have a hard time getting motivated to exercise, walking is a physical activity that you can do anytime and anywhere -- and it won't cost you thing. Walking can contribute to weight loss and help you lose those extra pounds you've wanted to shed. It helps lower blood pressure. By just walking a half hour a day, you can lower your risk of heart disease up to 40 percent, while also lowering your risk of stroke.

How to Buy a Swimsuit You’ll Love (Really!)

How to Buy a Swimsuit You’ll Love (Really!)
Shopping for a swimsuit doesn’t have to be an ordeal. Style pros reveal their best, no-fail shopping secrets.
Article By: Krista Bennett DeMaio COMMENTS (9)

For most women, trying on bathing suits is about as unpleasant as a visit to the gyno: You’re half-naked — in the most unflattering, clinical-like lighting — and hoping the whole experience is quick and painless.

But swimsuit shopping doesn’t have to be dreadful. The secret to a stress-free, successful experience is to have patience and an open mind, says style expert Gretta Monahan. “Today, women are lucky to have so many great options rather than your basic black suit,” she says. Don’t judge a suit by the way it hangs lifelessly on the hanger: Experiment with various shapes: try on everything from tanks to tankinis — and yes, bikinis too, if you're feeling proud of your weight loss! Take advantage of figure-flattering trends including neon and eye-catching tribal patterns. Here’s what the pros know about picking the right suit — at any stage of your weight-loss journey.

1. Timing is everything. Try on suits at the end of the day or when you’re feeling bloated, says Kathryn Finney, style expert and founder of TheBudgetFashionista.com. We know, it sounds counterintuitive, but here’s why it works: If you love the suit when you’re not feeling so hot, imagine how amazing you’ll feel when you’re feeling more confident.

2. Ignore the size tag. You know this already (right? right?) but it bears repeating. “I tell my clients not to get hung up on the size,” says Monahan. “Instead, go for a perfect fit.” It’s an indisputable style fact that you will look slimmer in a size 12 then you will in an ill-fitting 10.

3. Use trends strategically. All eyes will be on details such as beading, embroidery, patterns, and blocks of bold colors — so use them to call attention to your best assets. Proud of you plunging cleavage? Find a swimsuit with neckline detail. Conversely: “If you don’t want people to look at a specific spot, don’t get a swimsuit that has any extras in that area,” says Finney. Another bright idea: Bright, saturated colors can be surprisingly slimming. A bold-hued one-piece that contrasts with your skin tone can visually elongate your body, says Finney. “People will focus on the column of color,” she explains.

4. Get a virtual stylist. Buying swimwear online has its perks (no three-way mirror, for one), but not being able to try before you buy can make things tricky. The fix: Shop sites that offer fit experts via a live chat or over the phone (check out landsend.com and soma.com). Or utilize interactive tools such as Victoria’s Secret “Swim Style Finder” to pinpoint the right style for your body’s needs.

5. Know what works for your body.
If you hit the racks knowing what will flatter your shape we can almost guarantee that you’ll leave a happy customer. Here are swimsuit solutions to the most common body issues:

If you’re busty, approach your swim search like you would bra shopping — the goal is comfort, lift, and support, explains Erin McCormack, merchandising director at Land’s End. Look for a suit that has bra-like construction with underwire. Opt for supportive shapes such as a halter or a tank with wide over-the-shoulder straps. To balance out a smaller bottom-half, keep it simple on top and sport bright colors and patterns below the waist.
If you’re small on top, choose a bathing suit top that has “volumizing” embellishments such as flutter ruffles or contrasting piping, says Monahan. Avoid sports-bra-style tops, which can flatten you out.
If you have a belly, try a retro-glam one-piece suit with ruching, shirring, and draping. “They instantly hide any lumps and bumps,” says McCormack. Another visual trick: Missoni-like zigzagprints camouflage a tummy, says Monahan.
If you’re pear-shaped, pick a one-piece suit that has a dark color on the bottom and solid blocks of color on top. Or customize a tankini with mix-and-match separates: Pair a printed or bold-hued top with a dark-colored bottom.
If you have a long torso, the goal is to elongate your seemingly short legs. Pick a bathing suit with a low-cut neckline and a high-cut leg. Also stick to solid colors. A continuous print can make your long torso look even longer, says Finney.
If you have a short torso, “expose as much skin as you're comfortable with,” says Monahan. Opt for a two-piece that has a low-rise or a scalloped bottom. Not comfortable in a bikini? Elongate your mini-midsection with a strapless one-piece or a suit that has vertical lines or piping.
Full-figured: Skip the expected black suit and have fun with prints. “Bold prints have a way of distracting the eye — they hide dips and valleys, so you look slimmer,” says Finney. Another essential: A suit with built-in shapewear (like Miraclesuit).

What's on your plate?

Breakfast = 3 egg whites, spinach, a tiny bit of ricotta crubmbles, topped with salsa = 2 points plus.
Lunch = left over bbq chicken breast 3 oz = artichoke hearts in water, topped with a tiny bit of feta cheese
Dinner = baked talapia, artichoke hearts, 3 small corn tortillas = 2 points (they are really small corn tortillas) with a tiny bit of Mexican cheese. Made into fish tacos.
With this I was also able to have a vanilla latte made with 1 % milk , snack on some fruit and home made beef jerky and have some room for dessert. I am still amazed with how full I was and how long I stayed full.

 Most people who have tried Weight Watchers hesitate to try other weight reducing strategies. Once you've been "spoiled" by being able to "have it all," it is hard to restrict yourself to someone else's idea of a "good diet."
    Maybe it is time to get off that Diet-of-the-Week mentality. Perhaps you are finally ready to commit to sticking with the LIFESTYLE CHANGING program that really works. Is there a better time to get on it than now? The longer you wait, the harder it will be.
    TODAY is a MONDAY. Mondays are a wonderful day for starting fresh with a plan and tracking your good choices. Look at Jennifer Hudson's photo below (inspiration!). Look around our meeting room at the successful people who keep on coming (inspiration!)       
    Look yourself in the mirror this morning and tell yourself that you are going to have a wonderful day, make a plan for success and make sure nothing interferes with this week's WW meeting time slot. (BTW, it is a super meeting topic. I'm really looking forward to it!)

    It may be taking a long time for you to get where you want to be, but stick with the BEST plan in town- the one you've created via Weight Watchers.

​"YOU HAVEN'T FAILED UNTIL YOU QUIT TRYING..."



REVIEW of ROUTINES ON Weight Watchers 360*
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
MAY-  Mindful Eating!
     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!