Don't forget to check out the stuff you missed in week eight while you were away... a tasty recipe for Pumpkin Fluff and a sentimental look back on what we've accomplished during the first two months. Just click on the archives in the lower right hand corner of the blog.
For “Weighing In”, you should post the following things: (1) your weight loss, maintenance or GAIN (yes, own up to it if it's true) for the past week (2) your personal goal for the rest of the week (try to restrict it to one) and (3) your anticipated non-food reward for achieving that goal. Since it seems we are all choosing to weigh-in on Tuesdays, I will create a post for every new week the day before we weigh-in (Monday). This would be a good post to add encouraging words for other individuals as well.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Tips and Tricks - Week Nine
Tip:Some vegetables, such as carrots, are actually more points after you cook them. Heat causes chemical changes within many fresh foods and often leads to caloric differences. With some veggies the change is definitely noticeable, so don't assume that uncooked and cooked are the same... always check the book first.
Trick:When drinking anything other than water, "earn" your drink by first drinking a serving of water, then consume your other beverage. Drinks are one of the biggest wasters of calories and points, so be very careful about how much you drink. By balancing the amount of water and other stuff that you drink, you ensure that you are getting enough good, plain 'ol H2O and you'll drink less of the other because you won't be as empty.
Recipe:For "Lemon and Dill Potatoes", you'll need 1 lb potatoes, 1 tsp olive oil, 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 Tbsp dill. First, slice the potatoes in half. Fill a saucepan with water so that it covers about one inch of entire pan, and bring water to a boil. Place potatoes in a steamer basket; set steamer basket in saucepan, making sure it sits above water. Cover saucepan and steam potatoes until completely cooked and tender, about 15 minutes. Of course, you could boil them instead (which is what I do) but they turn out just a little heavier. Meanwhile, mix together oil, lemon juice and dill. Finally, place cooked potatoes in a serving bowl and pour lemon juice mixture over potatoes; toss gently to coat evenly. 2 points for a 1 cup serving!
Trick:When drinking anything other than water, "earn" your drink by first drinking a serving of water, then consume your other beverage. Drinks are one of the biggest wasters of calories and points, so be very careful about how much you drink. By balancing the amount of water and other stuff that you drink, you ensure that you are getting enough good, plain 'ol H2O and you'll drink less of the other because you won't be as empty.
Recipe:For "Lemon and Dill Potatoes", you'll need 1 lb potatoes, 1 tsp olive oil, 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 Tbsp dill. First, slice the potatoes in half. Fill a saucepan with water so that it covers about one inch of entire pan, and bring water to a boil. Place potatoes in a steamer basket; set steamer basket in saucepan, making sure it sits above water. Cover saucepan and steam potatoes until completely cooked and tender, about 15 minutes. Of course, you could boil them instead (which is what I do) but they turn out just a little heavier. Meanwhile, mix together oil, lemon juice and dill. Finally, place cooked potatoes in a serving bowl and pour lemon juice mixture over potatoes; toss gently to coat evenly. 2 points for a 1 cup serving!
Questions - Week Nine
Have a random question about the Weight Watchers program or anything else diet and exercise related? Post it here. Have an answer? Go ahead and enlighten us all!
Gripes - Week Nine
Go right ahead and gripe! We all have the option to read them or not depending on how we feel. If gripes don't fill you with negative energy, sometimes it's nice to know how much the people around you are suffering, too. Yeah, it sounds bad, but you know it's true...... ;)
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