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Monday, December 27, 2010
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Jack Lalanne Juicer
My husband and I bought ourselves a juicer for Christmas. You know 0 plus pts. fruit and veggies. So, my son came in and we checked it out. My son loves, loves loves it!
My messy, messy kitchen. Thanks to Jeremy!
Lots and lots of fruit. We bought oranges, cored pineapples, mango, kiwi, apples, pears, i small container of blueberries (pricey!),
OK, this is a sideways pic. of our homemade salsa. (don't know how to turn it). We took tomatoes, onions and fresh cilantro. Usedthe pulp for the salsa. YUMBO!! Then I had a boatload of onion and tomato juice. Well, not in the mood for a Bloody Mary! So i put the juice in a quart freezer bag, placed in the freezer and decided I could make soup next week. All fresh ingredients. YUMBO again.
So, then we took the pulp from the apples and pears and made apple muffins. I used the fruit pulp and cinnamon. Used whole wheat flour so talk about low plus pts. And they are good. Very filling. Jeremy, you know Mr. almost weighs 150# soaking wet, put apple butter on his. Which just a dab of apple butter would not add too much. (I am not an apple butter fan, although I always have a jar in the fridge cause my church makes it every Oct. and I always purchase for a good cause.) 
OK, turn your head sideways and this is a bag of the pulp. Makes great smoothies. we took the pineapple pulp and i mixed it with water and a pack of ww smoothie mix. Another YUMBO! Very filling!!
Have a great day. Be sure to make the most of a gray sky!!
Have a great day. Be sure to make the most of a gray sky!!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Sausage Balls
OK, the mother-in-law has appetizers for her Chritmas, which this year is tomorrow the 22nd. Actually, my mother does the same thing on Christmas eve. So, I have finally broend down and figured out the Points Plus for sausage balls.
Here is my recipe: (I put it into the e-tools recipe builder)
1 lb. hot sausage
2 cups FF shredded cheese
1 1/2 cups heart smart Bisguick
1 points plus each ball.
Not as bad as I thought. I can eat 2 and be satisfied. I CAN!!
My daughter talked her into making a veggie plate. So guess what, I can enjoy my veggies. And feel like I am munching the whole time I am there. But healthy! I am taking a veggie tray to my mom's also. I do think I will surprise them with my own dip. They all like REAL ranch. Now what to make. One more thing on my "to do" list.
Here is my recipe: (I put it into the e-tools recipe builder)
1 lb. hot sausage
2 cups FF shredded cheese
1 1/2 cups heart smart Bisguick
1 points plus each ball.
Not as bad as I thought. I can eat 2 and be satisfied. I CAN!!
My daughter talked her into making a veggie plate. So guess what, I can enjoy my veggies. And feel like I am munching the whole time I am there. But healthy! I am taking a veggie tray to my mom's also. I do think I will surprise them with my own dip. They all like REAL ranch. Now what to make. One more thing on my "to do" list.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Schedule Change
The Bristol Center will be closed on
sat. Dec. 25 and Sat., Jan 1st.
BUT, will will have the center open on:
Fri., Dec 24th and Fri., Dec. 31st
From 7:30 - 9:30 a.m..
Don't miss a weigh-in.
Coffee will be brewing!!
sat. Dec. 25 and Sat., Jan 1st.
BUT, will will have the center open on:
Fri., Dec 24th and Fri., Dec. 31st
From 7:30 - 9:30 a.m..
Don't miss a weigh-in.
Coffee will be brewing!!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Health Tip of the Day
Today's Tip: HOW TO LOSE A POUND PER WEEK
Losing weight is a matter of balancing your calories. You can’t eat
and drink more than you burn and lose weight. It takes approximately
3,500 calories to gain or lose one pound of fat. To lose about one
pound per week, you could eat 250 calories less per day and do extra
activity to burn 250 calories more per day. However, each person’s
body is unique. See how your body responds during several weeks of
eating less and/or being more active. A safe rate of weight loss is
generally considered one-half pound to 2 pounds per week.
Remember:
Calories in---calories OUT!!
Move it.
I was at Dick's Sporting Goods last night and saw that they have the mini-trampolines for 39$. You know I love my mini tramp.. I can watch my tv and walk with ease. Great on the "old" hips and knees!!
Losing weight is a matter of balancing your calories. You can’t eat
and drink more than you burn and lose weight. It takes approximately
3,500 calories to gain or lose one pound of fat. To lose about one
pound per week, you could eat 250 calories less per day and do extra
activity to burn 250 calories more per day. However, each person’s
body is unique. See how your body responds during several weeks of
eating less and/or being more active. A safe rate of weight loss is
generally considered one-half pound to 2 pounds per week.
Remember:
Calories in---calories OUT!!
Move it.
I was at Dick's Sporting Goods last night and saw that they have the mini-trampolines for 39$. You know I love my mini tramp.. I can watch my tv and walk with ease. Great on the "old" hips and knees!!
Monday, December 13, 2010
Health Tip of the Day
Today's Tip: MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY SWEET
Did you know that seasonings can add sweetness to some of your holiday
foods without the extra sugar and calories? Allspice, cardamom,
cinnamon, ginger, mace and nutmeg make great additions to holiday
foods. Try adding ginger to a fruit glaze. Blend frozen raspberries
with a pinch of ginger and a small amount of fruit-juice concentrate
and toss the glaze with fresh berries or sliced fruit. For a warm
treat, add a cinnamon stick to your coffee grounds before brewing. Top
with nonfat or low-fat whipped topping and a sprinkle of shaved
chocolate and enjoy!
from Eastman Hea.
Did you know that seasonings can add sweetness to some of your holiday
foods without the extra sugar and calories? Allspice, cardamom,
cinnamon, ginger, mace and nutmeg make great additions to holiday
foods. Try adding ginger to a fruit glaze. Blend frozen raspberries
with a pinch of ginger and a small amount of fruit-juice concentrate
and toss the glaze with fresh berries or sliced fruit. For a warm
treat, add a cinnamon stick to your coffee grounds before brewing. Top
with nonfat or low-fat whipped topping and a sprinkle of shaved
chocolate and enjoy!
from Eastman Hea.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Caramel Apple Salad
Haven't made this in awhile:
1 can crushed pineapple in natural juice
2 apples cut into tiny pieces
1 container cool wip (sugar free)
1 box ff sugar free butterscotch pudding
garnish with a few pecans if you have them (i didn't today)
mix all together,refridgerate and have 1 cup for 2 pts.
yeah
1 can crushed pineapple in natural juice
2 apples cut into tiny pieces
1 container cool wip (sugar free)
1 box ff sugar free butterscotch pudding
garnish with a few pecans if you have them (i didn't today)
mix all together,refridgerate and have 1 cup for 2 pts.
yeah
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
New york Times article Please read!
Click here. to read a great article about Points Plus and all the changes.changehttp://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/04/nyregion/04watchers.html?_r=3&ref=nyregion
Monday, December 6, 2010
I love eggs
Read this article from Sparkpeople.com about eggs. Remember eggs are high in protein. And protein helps keep us full and satisfied. 3 egg whites are still 1 points plus value and 1 whole egg continues to weigh in at 2 points plus value. Yeah!! I love to make egg white salad. I take my three egg whites throw away the yolks and add just a touch of ff mayo. Then throw in the veggies, onions, peppers (all kinds), broccoli what ever you have on hand. Also, a one whole egg omelette with all the veggies is only 2 points plus. When eating out remember to either ask for egg whites or just one egg.
click here.
click here.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Hot Dog
My favorite 98% ff wieners are still 1 points plus. Yeah!! So my 2 pt hot dog is now 4 pts with the bun and wienee. Still good!!
What Do Ya'll Think!!
So I hope everything is clear as mud at this point!! I would like to get your feedback, drop me note. And if there are things we need to discuss at our next meeting let me know. There is lots of new information, but lots of info stayed the same.
My struggles have been:
Getting use to my Daily points Plus target number
Eating a breakfast that is more than 2 points plus!! (I love it now)
Getting the old Points values out of my head!! I very easily forget day to day stuff, but not points. So I Have found myself slipping up sometimes and realizing I have used the old Points.
looking up everything I eat!! Oh my I can't whip out those numbers like I did before. And being a member for over three years now ya get fairly quick and believe me I have eaten all my favorite foods at sometime or another!!
But all these are also good things. I have to look up to be accurate in order to learn the points. That's ok. I use to when I first started I can very well do it again.
So with all this in mind we all will continue on our journey.
My struggles have been:
Getting use to my Daily points Plus target number
Eating a breakfast that is more than 2 points plus!! (I love it now)
Getting the old Points values out of my head!! I very easily forget day to day stuff, but not points. So I Have found myself slipping up sometimes and realizing I have used the old Points.
looking up everything I eat!! Oh my I can't whip out those numbers like I did before. And being a member for over three years now ya get fairly quick and believe me I have eaten all my favorite foods at sometime or another!!
But all these are also good things. I have to look up to be accurate in order to learn the points. That's ok. I use to when I first started I can very well do it again.
So with all this in mind we all will continue on our journey.
URGENT Alert!!!
I just thought about this on my way home. I have not changed points to Points Plus in this blog. So, guess what I will work on this afternoon. As I change points, I will make a note on the blog post to let you all know of the change. If there is not a Points Plus note then, BEWARE, It is the old Points program. But this could be good practice for you guys to find the points yourself. And as you read through these recipes on previous posts and you dare to look up the new Points Plus values, Drop me a note and let me know. I really need to change the Halloween post on the Halloween cand!!So on with the show!
Friday, December 3, 2010
5 Things to Watch on Points Plus
Click here.
Read tis article great advice.
Don't combine programs.
Don't guess at points plus values
Measure and weigh correctly
Don't stuff yourself with fruit
Don't panic.
Read tis article great advice.
Don't combine programs.
Don't guess at points plus values
Measure and weigh correctly
Don't stuff yourself with fruit
Don't panic.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Changes in the Pocket Guide
make the following changes in your Points Plus Pocket Guide
Weight Watchers
PointsPlus® pocket Gu ide
Page Correction
18 Delete ▲ before couscous
21 Under Edamame, change PointsPlus value to 3
26 Under “Hot dog, beef or pork” change the PointsPlus value of “on roll, plain, 1” to 9
30 Low-fat buttermilk, delete ▲
33 Pastrami, beef: Add the words “extra-lean” after beef
35 Under Popcorn, 94% fat free, change PointsPlus value to 3
35 Under Popcorn, light change PointsPlus value to 3
38 Under “Rolls, hamburger or hot dog, 1,” change the size to 2 oz and the PointPlus value to 4
40 Change shrimp listing to “Shrimp, 2 oz” and PointsPlus value to “1”
49 Add ▲ to Yogurt, Greek
72 Change shrimp listing to “Shrimp, 2 oz” and PointsPlus value to “1”
80 Under 94% popcorn, change PointsPlus value to 3
124 Under Easter, replace PointsPlus value for chocolate any type with “4”
124 “Burger, plain. . .” should be 10 PointsPlus values
Weight Watchers
PointsPlus® pocket Gu ide
Page Correction
18 Delete ▲ before couscous
21 Under Edamame, change PointsPlus value to 3
26 Under “Hot dog, beef or pork” change the PointsPlus value of “on roll, plain, 1” to 9
30 Low-fat buttermilk, delete ▲
33 Pastrami, beef: Add the words “extra-lean” after beef
35 Under Popcorn, 94% fat free, change PointsPlus value to 3
35 Under Popcorn, light change PointsPlus value to 3
38 Under “Rolls, hamburger or hot dog, 1,” change the size to 2 oz and the PointPlus value to 4
40 Change shrimp listing to “Shrimp, 2 oz” and PointsPlus value to “1”
49 Add ▲ to Yogurt, Greek
72 Change shrimp listing to “Shrimp, 2 oz” and PointsPlus value to “1”
80 Under 94% popcorn, change PointsPlus value to 3
124 Under Easter, replace PointsPlus value for chocolate any type with “4”
124 “Burger, plain. . .” should be 10 PointsPlus values
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