This week in meetings: "A Simple (Re)Start"

Topic: September 7-13, 2014

Everyone's shifting from laid-back summer vacation mode and returning to routines and schedules. So this is a perfect time to reassess and reconnect with your healthy lifestyle goals and ride September's "fresh start" feeling! 

School is back in full-swing! Whether you're a student, teacher, or just have a crazy day "on-the-go," this 6 ppv lunch is a great option! Not a roast beef fan? Try substituting your favorite deli meat! #ServeItUpSaturday

"Roast Beef Sandwiches with Horseradish Mayo"

PointsPlus Value = 6 per serving (1 sandwich), recipe serves 2
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 0 min
Other time: 0 min

Peppery arugula and hot horseradish give this recipe great bite. 
It’s so much more than your average roast beef sandwich.

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp reduced-calorie mayonnaise 
1 1/4 tsp store-bought horseradish 
1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground (or more to taste) 
4 slice(s) reduced-calorie rye bread, toasted 
4 oz deli style roast beef slice(s), thinly sliced (four 1-oz slices) 
1 medium plum tomato(es), cut into eight slices 
1 cup(s) arugula, baby leaves 

Instructions:

In a small cup, mix together mayonnaise, horseradish and pepper until blended. Spread about 1 1/2 tsp mayonnaise mixture on each slice of bread. Top each of 2 slices of bread with 2 slices roast beef, 4 slices tomato and 1/2 cup arugula. Cover with remaining bread slices and serve. Yields 1 sandwich per serving.

Notes:

Plum tomatoes are a good choice for this sandwich because they are less juicy than other tomatoes and won't make the bread soggy.

Weight loss 8/24-8/30, 2014

Our members certainly worked hard heading into Labor Day! Congrats, Territory 8811! 

Weight loss 8/24-8/30: 2,642 lbs 

Weight loss Year-to-date: 104,155 lbs 

New Lifetime Members (YTD): 226 

Just a reminder, Weight Watchers is closed tomorrow. 

We will resume meetings and drop-in hours on 

Tuesday, September 2nd. See you then! 

Have you picked up your FREE Success Kit yet???

Join with a Monthly Pass -- or for current "pay as you go" members, switch to a Monthly Pass -- 

and receive a FREE starter kit, valued at $39.95! 

(Offer valid: 8/31-9/13/2014)

This week in Meetings: "What's In, What's Out!"
Meeting Topic: August 31-September 6, 2014

The change of seasons can be the perfect time to say goodbye to unhelpful summer habits and hello to Plan-freshening moves! Take advantage of that freshly-sharpened-pencils feeling to mix things up as you head into fall. Varying your routine — even a little bit — keeps things interesting so you’re more likely to stick with healthy behavior!

Grilling this holiday weekend? 

Here's a dessert to throw on there too! 

#ServeItUpSaturday

"Grilled Pineapple with Coconut Sorbet" 

Pointsplus Value = 3

6 Tbsp dried shredded and sweetened coconut meat
6 slice(s) pineapple, fresh, cored (about 1/2-inch-thick)*
1 Tbsp honey
1 1/2 cup(s) sorbet, coconut

Instructions:Heat a grill or stove-top grill pan.
Spread coconut evenly on a microwave-safe plate; microwave on high, tossing until lightly browned with some white shreds, checking after 30 second intervals.**
Brush pineapple with honey; grill until pineapple is lightly charred and tender, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
To serve, place 1 pineapple slice on each of 6 plates; top each with 1/4 cup sorbet and sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon coconut. Serve immediately. Yields 1 per serving.

Notes:*To watch a video on prepping a pineapple, click here
http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=55611
**We suggest microwaving the coconut so you don't have to heat up the kitchen. But you can toast the coconut on a sheet pan in the oven, stirring occasionally, at 300ºF, if desired. Or you can cook it in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned in spots.

SCV, AV, Bakersfield, La Canada, Burbank, Studio City, & Glendale:

CONGRATULATIONS on your weight loss last week!

August 17-23, 2014: 2,623lbs 

Year-to-Date: 101,513lbs

On Sale: Weight Watchers Success Kit!

On SALE this Week: August 24-30, 2014

In partnership with our meeting room topic, "Give yourself a Break," 
Weight Watchers has lowered the price of the Success Kit to $34.95 for the week! We love this YouTube video by Diva and the Divine! 
She goes through each item in detail and is a huge fan! Check it out!

This Week in Meetings: "Give Yourself a Break!"
Topic: August 24-30, 2014

You are the only thing standing in your own way, so stop the negative chatter in your head. You wouldn't talk that way to a friend, right? This week in meetings, we are going to discuss kinder (and smarter) tactics. We might think going negative can spur us to achieve our goals, but the opposite is true: self-compassion can help you stick to healthy actions that pay off at the scale. 
#OutWithTheNegative #InWithThePositive #YouPower #OpenYourMindToThePossibilityOfSuccess