From Kim Bensen:
Apple Cider Cupcakes
CAKE
3 envelopes of Alpine® sugar-free spiced cider mix, dry
1½ cups hot water
1 cup Splenda®
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
½ cup fat-free sour cream
½ cup Egg Beaters®
2 cups flour, sifted
¼ tsp ground cloves
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
dash salt
1 cup Fiber One® cereal, ground
ICING
2 envelopes of Alpine® sugar-free spiced cider mix, dry
6 oz fat-free cream cheese
½ cup Splenda®
CAKE:
Dissolve the cider mix with the water. In a mixing bowl, on high speed, beat the applesauce, sour cream, and sugar substitute, until smooth. On medium speed, beat in the egg substitute mixing well. Add in the flour, baking soda, powder, and spices, mix on low, until it is almost mixed and add the cider mixture and mix on medium, until smooth.
In lined (or sprayed) muffin tin, pour 1/3 cup into 18 tins. Bake at 375ยบ for 25 minutes. Cool completely.
ICING:
In a mixing bowl beat together all icing ingredients until smooth. Be sure the cupcakes are completely cooled before icing them. Use 2 tbsp of frosting and ice each cupcake.
Calories: 81
Total Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 3mg
Sodium: 112mg
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 1g
Protein: 4g
Somebody try, so we will know if it is worth it! Sounds good. One point.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Figured it out!!
I have now figured out how to get my links on here. So, for now on just link the highlighted part of the text! Yea me!! Can you technologically stupid!!
Lose For Good
Please to remember to bring in your food to donate. Since the start of the Lose For Good campaign my Sat. class has lost approx. 90 pounds and the Church Ladies have lost 41 pounds. We are doing GREAT!
No Rain!!
See, the power of being positive!! The rain was in sheets the whole drive to the UT game. Once there, the rain stopped, I threw on my trusty hooded sweatshirt and stayed very comfortable the entire night. (Except the one time that OU was up by 7 points.) Not one drop of rain!! I took my poncho in case, I'm not that positive!
The menu:
(Not that great)
Broccoli Slaw w N/F mayo, fake bacon bits, N/F cheddar cheese 2 pts. per serving
Kim Bensen's recipe for potato salad 1 pt per serving
chicken
I took a rotisserie (chk. that spelling) chcken from Wal-Mart Unfortunantly Jeremy and his friend scarfed it up before I could get a bite.
Boneless wings that I figure are at least 2 pts. per piece. I had one and it was not worth it, yuk.
So, I filled up on the salads. and coffee.
I will do better next week! I would appreciate all ideas! The message board has good ideas.
The menu:
(Not that great)
Broccoli Slaw w N/F mayo, fake bacon bits, N/F cheddar cheese 2 pts. per serving
Kim Bensen's recipe for potato salad 1 pt per serving
chicken
I took a rotisserie (chk. that spelling) chcken from Wal-Mart Unfortunantly Jeremy and his friend scarfed it up before I could get a bite.
Boneless wings that I figure are at least 2 pts. per piece. I had one and it was not worth it, yuk.
So, I filled up on the salads. and coffee.
I will do better next week! I would appreciate all ideas! The message board has good ideas.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Water Aerobics
The Tuesday Night Church Ladies have discovered water aerobics at Freedom Hall swimming Pool. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 pm. A real deal at just $2.50. Come out and join us. It lasts for one hour and if you could sweat in the pool we would be!!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Do You Have A Goal?
I hope that all of you have a goal that you work toward. We all have an ultimate weight loss goal, but have you developed short term goals for yourself. We will explore goal setting this week. At Weight Watchers we have lots of celebrations, 5%, 10%, 10# loss, each10# loss and eventually Lifetime! I want you all to think about your "Non-scale" victories and come up with a positive short-term goal to work toward.
Have a GREAT day!!
Have a GREAT day!!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Focus?
From Kimbenson.com
Where is your FOCUS?
September 15, 2009 9:35 AM
There’s nothing we want more than to be healthy and thin. We want to throw on a pair of jeans and a t-shirt without wondering if it covers our fanny. We want to pull out last year’s clothes without worrying about whether or not they’re going to fit. And P-UH-LEASE! We want LESS clothes in our drawers – but all ONE size!
So why is this goal so impossible to achieve? We have all the tools to succeed at our fingertips. Free weight loss advice on the Internet. Encouragement (and stern warnings) from our physicians. And light cooking shows on TV. Most of us have even tasted victory on an occasion or two … or four … or more. With all the statistics and all the desire – why is it so hard to rid ourselves of the burden that continues to squelch our happiness and our health?
And it’s not like we haven’t “done” it before. Most of us have felt the excitement of a new beginning. We’re going to DO IT THIS TIME! Day by day we plan and cook, look up and check off. Life becomes a series of calories, carbs or points. AND WE’RE LOSING! We’re focused. Our eye is on the goal. We feel so good about ourselves and wonder why we haven’t done this sooner! Five pounds, then ten. Whoo hoo! We’re on our way.
But life isn’t a series of peaks; there are valleys in the mix as well. Family struggles and work issues, relationships and holidays all demand a piece of us. Our focus shifts ever so slightly and we’re once again struggling. It’s not as easy as it was and we wonder why. The losses slow from pounds to ounces. Evenings seem to be getting looooonger. The war within grows. How many years has it been since we’ve had a slice of pizza! We feel miserable. It’s just not worth it. Aaaaaaah!
Then it happens – the inevitable binge. Maybe it’s a binge and maybe it’s a BINGE!. But either way, “perfection” is broken and we feel discouraged and afraid. Why is it so hard now when it was so easy before?
Actually, that’s an excellent question and there’s naturally not one answer. However, with all the time I’ve spent in weight loss meetings, I’ve seen one common theme. That is … FOCUS.
In the beginning of any new weight loss journey, no matter who we are and no matter what diet we’re following, the diet is the focus of our time and attention. We GO to the meetings. We READ the material. We PLAN our days. We set aside the TIME to do it right. As time goes on and we’re more comfortable with our relatively new way of living, our peripheral vision becomes broader. Life’s clamor is always at the outer edges of our vision, ready to take center stage.
But our previous unhealthy way of eating is still so much a part of us, that it’s easy to slip back to the familiar. When emotions are strong and we are busy or tired, if we’re not focused on our relatively new way of eating, it’s no wonder we feel the relentless tug of our old friend, food.
Being comfortable with a new healthy lifestyle definitely a goal we all are striving for. We just need to remember that with the comfort level we can’t let slip the focus that got us to that comfort level in the first place.
Where is your FOCUS?
September 15, 2009 9:35 AM
There’s nothing we want more than to be healthy and thin. We want to throw on a pair of jeans and a t-shirt without wondering if it covers our fanny. We want to pull out last year’s clothes without worrying about whether or not they’re going to fit. And P-UH-LEASE! We want LESS clothes in our drawers – but all ONE size!
So why is this goal so impossible to achieve? We have all the tools to succeed at our fingertips. Free weight loss advice on the Internet. Encouragement (and stern warnings) from our physicians. And light cooking shows on TV. Most of us have even tasted victory on an occasion or two … or four … or more. With all the statistics and all the desire – why is it so hard to rid ourselves of the burden that continues to squelch our happiness and our health?
And it’s not like we haven’t “done” it before. Most of us have felt the excitement of a new beginning. We’re going to DO IT THIS TIME! Day by day we plan and cook, look up and check off. Life becomes a series of calories, carbs or points. AND WE’RE LOSING! We’re focused. Our eye is on the goal. We feel so good about ourselves and wonder why we haven’t done this sooner! Five pounds, then ten. Whoo hoo! We’re on our way.
But life isn’t a series of peaks; there are valleys in the mix as well. Family struggles and work issues, relationships and holidays all demand a piece of us. Our focus shifts ever so slightly and we’re once again struggling. It’s not as easy as it was and we wonder why. The losses slow from pounds to ounces. Evenings seem to be getting looooonger. The war within grows. How many years has it been since we’ve had a slice of pizza! We feel miserable. It’s just not worth it. Aaaaaaah!
Then it happens – the inevitable binge. Maybe it’s a binge and maybe it’s a BINGE!. But either way, “perfection” is broken and we feel discouraged and afraid. Why is it so hard now when it was so easy before?
Actually, that’s an excellent question and there’s naturally not one answer. However, with all the time I’ve spent in weight loss meetings, I’ve seen one common theme. That is … FOCUS.
In the beginning of any new weight loss journey, no matter who we are and no matter what diet we’re following, the diet is the focus of our time and attention. We GO to the meetings. We READ the material. We PLAN our days. We set aside the TIME to do it right. As time goes on and we’re more comfortable with our relatively new way of living, our peripheral vision becomes broader. Life’s clamor is always at the outer edges of our vision, ready to take center stage.
But our previous unhealthy way of eating is still so much a part of us, that it’s easy to slip back to the familiar. When emotions are strong and we are busy or tired, if we’re not focused on our relatively new way of eating, it’s no wonder we feel the relentless tug of our old friend, food.
Being comfortable with a new healthy lifestyle definitely a goal we all are striving for. We just need to remember that with the comfort level we can’t let slip the focus that got us to that comfort level in the first place.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Welcome
Welcome to all new and returning members in the lasst two weeks! I hope that all of you can start your journey and contimue on a healthy life!
Food Triggers
What are your trigger foods?
http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=35441&sc=802
http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=35441&sc=802
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Eating Out Do's and Don'ts
http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=29981
You still have to cut and paste to get there!
http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=45171
http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=52641
You still have to cut and paste to get there!
http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=45171
http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=52641
Tuesday Class
You guys are doing great! Two more 10 pound ribbons! We (you guys) are really going strong. Guess what, two members have discovered water arobics. So, about three more of us are joining in on Thursday at 6:00 at Fredom Hall pool. I probably will not be able to move on Friday morning! Can't wait!
Missed Ya'
I missed you guys in my Saturday class. I hope all went well and we will be ready to get back on track on Saturday. Thank you Karen for covering for me!
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Orange Nation
I missed you guys today! I hope all went well and you are fready to bring losts of food for ou "Lose For Good" campaign!
Today's menu:
ribs (I ate one.)
Hot Wings (Ate none, you know those thingsare 2+ pts. each.)
Hot artichoke Dip -made with NF yogurt, reduced fat cheese and NF cream cheese
salsa
LF chips
carrots
BEANS
corn and black bean salad
WATER, WATER, water It was hot today
Oh yea, we saw Peyton leave the game. I bet he signed autographs for 20 minute. I just love that guy!
Today's menu:
ribs (I ate one.)
Hot Wings (Ate none, you know those thingsare 2+ pts. each.)
Hot artichoke Dip -made with NF yogurt, reduced fat cheese and NF cream cheese
salsa
LF chips
carrots
BEANS
corn and black bean salad
WATER, WATER, water It was hot today
Oh yea, we saw Peyton leave the game. I bet he signed autographs for 20 minute. I just love that guy!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Learn From Experience
Learn what fits your life, and build on that knowledge.
Evaluate your progress and make small adjustments as needs arise.
Accept what’s not in your control...and accept that mistakes happen. Weight loss is a matter of “progress, not perfection.”
Reap the benefits of others’ success. What are their secrets, tips and tricks? How do they manage difficult situations?
Never give up on your goals. There’s always something more to learn, always another option to try.
Evaluate your progress and make small adjustments as needs arise.
Accept what’s not in your control...and accept that mistakes happen. Weight loss is a matter of “progress, not perfection.”
Reap the benefits of others’ success. What are their secrets, tips and tricks? How do they manage difficult situations?
Never give up on your goals. There’s always something more to learn, always another option to try.
The Don't Quit Poem
Track this week!
Don't Quit (Poem)
When you’ve eaten too much and you can’t write it down,
And you feel like the biggest failure in town.
When you want to give up just because you gave in,
And forget all about being healthy and thin.
So What! You went over your points just a bit,
It’s your next move that counts…So don’t you dare quit!
It’s a moment of truth, it’s an attitude change.
It’s learning the skills to get back in your range.
It’s telling yourself, “You’ve done great up till now.
You can take on this challenge and beat it somehow.”
It’s part of your journey toward reaching your goal.
You’re still gonna make it, just stay in control.
To stumble and fall is not a disgrace,
If you summon the will to get back in the race.
But, so often the strugglers, when losing their grip,Just throw in the towel and continue to slip.
And learn too late when the damage is done,
That the race wasn’t over…they still could have won.
Lifestyle change can be awkward and slow,
But facing each challenge will help you to grow.
Success is failure turned inside out,
The silver tint in a gray cloud of doubt.
When you’re pushed to the brink, just refuse to submit,
If you bite it, you write it…But don’t you dare quit!
Don't Quit (Poem)
When you’ve eaten too much and you can’t write it down,
And you feel like the biggest failure in town.
When you want to give up just because you gave in,
And forget all about being healthy and thin.
So What! You went over your points just a bit,
It’s your next move that counts…So don’t you dare quit!
It’s a moment of truth, it’s an attitude change.
It’s learning the skills to get back in your range.
It’s telling yourself, “You’ve done great up till now.
You can take on this challenge and beat it somehow.”
It’s part of your journey toward reaching your goal.
You’re still gonna make it, just stay in control.
To stumble and fall is not a disgrace,
If you summon the will to get back in the race.
But, so often the strugglers, when losing their grip,Just throw in the towel and continue to slip.
And learn too late when the damage is done,
That the race wasn’t over…they still could have won.
Lifestyle change can be awkward and slow,
But facing each challenge will help you to grow.
Success is failure turned inside out,
The silver tint in a gray cloud of doubt.
When you’re pushed to the brink, just refuse to submit,
If you bite it, you write it…But don’t you dare quit!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Tuesday Class
Two 10# ribbons given away! Way to go rachel and Sue. All your hard work has paid off! We had a total of 9.5 pounds, GREAT for just eight people! I hope you guys are learning and having fun. Start saving your canned foods!
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