It's all about the chocolate! It's always been about the chocolate. It will always BE about the chocolate. Any questions? LOL

Happy National Chocolate Day! Celebrate and Enjoy :)

on line tv show

Weight Watchers on line TV show with our very own Lynn Kaufman (Leader in Sherry’s territory)

The show can be accessed by internet at LATALKLIVE.com.  It can be seen or heard live through the computer.  The name of the show is Weight Watchers Live!  Hosted by Lynn Kaufman.  The show is every Wednesday at 1:30pm.  If you want to be on the show with her let me know.  If there is a special event you are hosting like a 5K etc.  we can let Lynn know and she will announce it on the show.  This is so exciting!!

Forgiveness IS easy. When you realize that forgiveness is about YOU and YOUR need to let go and move on, and not about the person you're angry with. Anger holds us in one place, we end up stuck in a self imposed black hole. Let it go. Decide that you and your well being are more important than the anger you're holding towards another. It's time to free yourself from the chains of the past.

festive breakfast idea

Pumpkin Walnut
Pancakes
6 servings @ 8 each
Turkey Link Sausages
3 links @ 3 total
(2 c all purpose flour, 3 T brown sugar,
1 T baking powder, ½ t salt, 1 ¾ c FF milk,
3 eggs – beaten, 2 T vegetable oil)
¾ c canned pumpkin
6 t chopped walnuts, (Sugar free syrup)
18 turkey sausage links
Combine dry ingredients. Combine eggs & remaining ingreds. except syrup & walnuts; combine mixtures. Pour ¼ c batter for each pancake onto a non-stick pan. Makes 12 pancakes. Top each serving w/ 1 t walnuts & ¼ c SF syrup.
Brown sausage as directed. Serving: 3 links

What's for dinner?

Italian Casserole
8 servings @ 8 each
Caesar Salad
6 servings @ 2 each
8 oz uncooked rotini pasta
14 oz can tomato sauce
14 oz can diced tomatoes, Italian style
8 oz RF cream cheese, at room temp
1 c part skim ricotta
½ lb lean ground round beef, browned
1 c shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
2 Caesar salad kits, 7-8 oz/each
Cook pasta as directed; place in sprayed 9x13 baking dish. Combine tomato sauce & diced tomatoes. Combine cream cheese & ricotta. Layer beef, cheese mixture, and then tomato mixture over pasta. Bake uncovered 30 min @ 350. Sprinkle mozzarella on top last 5 minutes of cooking. Makes 8 servings.
Toss salads together and divide into 6 servings. Serving: 2 cups

"Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude." -Thomas Jefferson

Brown rice recipe

Brown Rice Salad with Tomatoes and Sugar Snap Peas Weight Watchers Recipe   Course: side dishes PointsPlus® Value:    4 Servings:  6 Preparation Time:  15 min Cooking Time:  10 min Level of Difficulty:  Easy   This summery salad is a fabulous addition to any picnic or BBQ. The lemon juice and zest, dill and juicy tomatoes are a mouth-watering combination. Ingredients   1 1/2 cup(s) instant brown rice, uncooked      1 cup(s) sugar snap peas, ends snipped, cut into 3 or 4 pieces each    1 tsp lemon zest, freshly grated    2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice    2 Tbsp water    1/4 cup(s) dill, fresh, chopped, or less to taste    2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin    3/4 tsp table salt    1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground      1 cup(s) grape tomatoes, cut in half      1 cup(s) cucumber(s), diced      1/4 cup(s) red onion(s), chopped      1 medium lemon(s), cut into wedges    Instructions Cook rice according to package directions. Remove pan from heat and drain any excess liquid. Stir sugar snap peas into hot rice and let cool slightly, tossing occasionally. Meanwhile, in a large serving bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, water, dill, oil, salt and pepper until blended. Add rice mixture, tomatoes, cucumber and onion; toss to mix and coat. Let rice salad cool to room temperature before serving with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Or cover and refrigerate up to 1 day but make sure to bring up to room temperature before serving. Yields about 1 cup per serving. Notes Stirring sugar snaps into the hot rice, heats them just enough to heighten their color while keeping them nice and crunchy.

1 lb

THE BENEFITS YOU OBTAIN FROM DEVELOPING YOUR CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

AMONG THE BENEFITS YOU OBTAIN FROM DEVELOPING
YOUR CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM ARE:
• INCREASED ENERGY
• INCREASED ENDURANCE
• REDUCED BLOOD PRESSURE
• REDUCED ARTERIAL PLAQUE
• PREVENTION OF SOME CARDIAC DISEASES
• REDUCED BODY FAT
• LOWER RESTING HEART RATE
• DECREASED PAIN SENSITIVITY DUE TO HIGHER LEVELS
OF ENDORPHINS AND ENKEPHALINS IN THE BRAIN
• INCREASED BONE MASS

JUST ABOUT EVERY BODILY SYSTEM IS AFFECTED
BY INCREASING YOUR AEROBIC CAPACITY