"The Facets Magazine" recently posted this fantastic Fourth of July party snack idea! 
And it's ZERO PointsPlus values! 
#ServeItUpSaturday

1 container of strawberries (cut in half)
Blueberries
Bananas

Begin the flag by placing five blueberries on each stick for the first five kabobs.

Enjoy earning those activity points in the sun while staying safe! Etools has some great articles with tips and techniques to keep your cool when working out in the summer heat. #FitnessFriday

http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=21981&sc=3039 

Topic of the Week: "Be a Summer Party Smarty!"
This week in meetings, we'll talk about how to enjoy warm-weather food and fun while staying on track. 

It's an amazing moment when you realize that it's not one meal or even one week that "does you in." Success in weight loss really is about what you consistently do and the ability to recover. Regardless of what the scale says this week, keep on keepin' on. Success IS the result of those repeated small efforts! #WowMomentWednesday 

This Week in Meetings:  
"Do you BLT?"

They're hardly noticeable. How much can they cost you, anyway? Well, a scoop or two of spinach dip, a couple of licks of an ice-cream cone, and a few gulps of sweet tea, and you're looking at 3 or 4 extra PointsPlus values. Maybe you didn't count them, but alas, they still add up. 

Don't let a bite here, a lick there, or "just a taste" sabotage your Plan. 
Attend your meeting this week to find out how!

Quinoa & Apple Breakfast Cereal

#ServeItUpSaturday

Been dying to try Quinoa? ("Keen-wa")

Try this delicious protein-packed cereal that also makes a sweet side dish – great with raisins, crystallized ginger, sautéed pear, nuts and dried berries, too! (Change in ingredients COULD change the pointsplus value).

PointsPlus value: 5
Serving size: 2/3 cup
Number of servings in this recipe: 6

Ingredients:
1 cup(s) uncooked quinoa 
2 spray(s) cooking spray 
1 Tbsp salted butter, divided 
2 medium fresh apple(s), chopped or diced 
2 cup(s) water, cold 
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 
3 Tbsp packed brown sugar 
1/4 cup(s) fat free skim milk 

Instructions:
- Soak quinoa in a bowl of water for 5 minutes. 
- Meanwhile, coat a large skillet with cooking spray; set over medium heat. When skillet is hot, melt 1/2 tablespoon butter until it just starts to sizzle. Add apples and cook, turning occasionally, until apples are soft and begin to caramelize, about 5 to 10 minutes depending on personal taste; set aside.
- Rinse and drain quinoa. Add quinoa and 2 cups of cold water to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat; boil for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low, cover pan tightly and allow quinoa to simmer for 10 minutes. When quinoa is cooked (a little tail will appear on each grain), remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter, cinnamon, sugar and milk; stir to combine and fold in apples. Garnish with cinnamon, if desired. Yields about 2/3 cup per serving.

Notes:
This recipe reheats well in the microwave.

Everyone starts somewhere. 

Grab a workout buddy and get moving this weekend! 

Even if you go slow, 

you're still lapping the person on the couch.

#FitnessFriday

To go along with our vacation topic in meeting rooms this week, the ACE Challenge is to attend a meeting no matter where you go! 

Remember, "SELFIES" are extra credit! #AceYourSummerChallenge2014

A little fun to brighten up your Thursday! 
The weekend ALMOST here! 
Is the thought of getting down to your original weight daunting? Don't be so hard on yourself!  
#ThrowbackThursday 

Failing leads to learning and learning leads to success. The weeks that are the most challenging can be the most important because it's what you do moving forward with what you learn that matters most!  #MondayMotivation