This week's meeting topic: "Vacation Renovation!"

How to come back with great memories & no regrets!

June 8-14, 2014

The very things that make vacations so wonderful — a relaxing vibe, beautiful new surroundings, feeling pampered — are often the same reasons some members say they fall off track. Toss in buffet breakfasts, tempting local delicacies, and lounging poolside with frozen cocktails and maintaining the balance between restraint and indulgence becomes even harder! You'll discover in your meeting this week that with a little planning and preparation it doesn't have to be.

Entertaining this weekend? 
This chocolate chip cheesecake is so creamy and rich - you might not even need more than half a slice. Serve with fresh sliced strawberries. #ServeItUpSaturday

"Chocolate Chip Cheesecake"
   PointsPlus Value: 7

Ingredients:

2 spray(s) cooking spray   
10 item(s) cream filled chocolate sandwich cookie(s)   
8 1/2 Tbsp fat-free cream cheese   
8 oz low fat cream cheese, tub-style   
1 cup(s) sugar   
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour   
1 cup(s) fat free cottage cheese   
2 tsp almond extract, or less to taste   
6 large egg white(s)   
3/4 cup(s) mini chocolate chips, divided   

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 325ºF.
Lightly coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Crush cookies; sprinkle evenly over bottom of pan.
Using an electric mixer, in a large bowl, beat together cream cheeses on lowest speed until well-blended.
In a small bowl, combine sugar and flour; add to cream cheese mixture and beat until smooth.
In a food processor or blender, purée cottage cheese until smooth. Add cottage cheese and almond extract to cream cheese mixture; beat until smooth. Add egg whites; beat until well-blended. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips. Bake until cheesecake puffs and center is almost set, about 60 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely. Run a knife around sides of pan to loosen; release pan sides. Cover and chill overnight. Cut into 12 slices and serve. Yields 1 slice per serving.

Graduation season is here! 

Transitioning from college life to a desk job? Move a little more. Fitness tips and more in this "Post-Graduation Survival Guide!" #FitnessFriday
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The "ACE your Summer" challenge 

starts in meeting rooms this week! 

Collect your card, attend weekly meetings 

to support your weight loss journey, & win!

This Week in Meetings: "PACK A SNACK!"

June 1-7, 2014

June's routine of having a healthy snack on hand is a sound strategy for summer’s less-than-clockwork schedules!

Tuna Sandwich with Side Salad
PointsPlus value: 7
#ServeItUpSaturday
#SimpleStartLunch

Ingredients:
3 oz canned chunk white tuna in water drained
2 Tbsp fat free mayonnaise or nonfat Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp (chopped) uncooked red onion(s)
2 Tbsp sweet red pepper(s) chopped
1 pinch table salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 item(s) thin sandwich bread toasted
1 cup(s) (chopped) lettuce red leaf-variety
1 cup(s) uncooked carrot(s) tomato, radish, pepper or any fresh veggies
2 tsp vinegar
1 tsp olive oil

Instructions:
Combine drained tuna, mayonnaise or yogurt, onion and red pepper in a small bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve on toasted bread with a side salad tossed with vinegar and oil.

Swaps:
Make the salad with chicken or egg.
Flavor Boosts
Fresh lemon zest, fresh dill and/or chopped scallions

Restaurant Tip:
Instead of a sandwich, order grilled tuna over mixed greens and vegetables, with olive oil and vinegar on the side.

Heading to the beach this weekend? Check out the link for some awesome ways to stay active! When done right, fun in the sun can HELP your weight loss! #FitnessFriday

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In 2010, Weight Watchers was ranked #1 Best plan for weight loss by US New and World Report. And they recently won again! Congrats WW on 4 consecutive years as #1! #ThrowbackThursday

WE know it works and think it's the best program ever...but why did YOU choose Weight Watchers? For you, what was special about WW over any other weight loss plan? 
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We Want YOU!
#WowMomentWednesday

We know that there are countless success stories waiting to inspire and encourage your fellow members! Please send us photos of your progress, stories about what you've learned on your journey, and your magical meeting room moments -- we want to read it all! Take your meeting room the next level and inspire members in other meetings! We can post your story and help you do that. Can't wait to hear from you! 

TOPIC OF THE WEEK, May 25-31, 2014
"Hold On! The Power of an Anchor"

Like a superhero armed with a trusty utility belt, when you're trying to lose weight, it's helpful to have a secret weapon you can turn to in a crisis. This week in meetings, you'll learn how to choose and use a personal anchor that can keep you on track, no matter what!