Crustless Apple Pie

Karen Kohri's Crustless Apple Pie (Thank you Karen APL)
I did really LOVE this pie!
desserts
POINTS® Value: 2
Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 45 min
Cooking Time: 40 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Course: main meals
425 degree oven
Ingredients
Instructions
Peel, core and cut apples into thin slices.
Add all remaining ingredients to apples.
Stir to mix well.
Spray glass dis with Pam.
Cover and bake.
Refirgerate after dish as cooled.
Serve with non-fat or low fat wipped cream.
4 pound(s) peeled apple slices
1/2 cup(s) SPLENDA® Splenda sugar blend for baking
3 Tbsp uncooked tapioca
1/8 tsp table salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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WW Red Velvet Cake

Weight Watchers Red Velvet Cake Recipe
(Thank you Estelle)

1 (18 ounce) box Duncan Heinz Red Velvet Cake Mix
8 ounces diet Dr. Pepper soda
1 (8 serving sized) package jell-o fat free sugar-free instant cheesecake pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) container fat-free cool whip (thawed)
2 cups skim milk

Mix cake mix and diet soda. Pour in 13″x9″ pan sprayed with Pam.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until done. Cool completely. Mix pudding and milk.
When thickened, spread on cake. Spread Cool Whip over all and cut into 15 equal sized portions.
Cover and refrigerate leftovers. Makes 15 servings. Each serving = 4 Weight Watchers Points

Roasted Potatoes with fresh herbs

POINTS® Value: 4
Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 45 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Works with Simply Filling

A fresh lemon-parsley topping gives these French-style potatoes incredible flavor. Slice the potatoes evenly for the best results.




Ingredients

3 pound(s) potato(es), Russet-variety (about 3 large)
1 Tbsp olive oil, extra-virgin
1/4 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 1/2 Tbsp parsley, fresh, flat-leaf, minced
1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp minced garlic

Instructions
Preheat oven to 450°F. Place oven racks in top 1/3 of oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper (or use nonstick baking sheets coated with cooking spray).


Peel potatoes and slice horizontally into 1/4-inch-thick slices; place on prepared baking sheets. Drizzle potatoes with oil and gently toss to coat (use your hands to rub oil onto both sides of each slice); season to taste with salt and pepper. Make sure potatoes are in a single layer and roast until browned on bottom, about 25 minutes. Flip potatoes and rotate baking sheets; roast until browned on other side, about 20 to 25 minutes more (you can season this side with salt and pepper too, if desired).


Meanwhile, in bottom of a large serving bowl, combine parsley, lemon zest and garlic. Add potato slices; gently toss. Yields 1/2 sliced potato per serving.

Your weekend survival guide

Two days off work doesn't have to be your worst enemy. Follow our guide to making the most of your weekend without messing up your weight-loss plans.
From WW.com

Weekdays are a lot easier these days. The Monday-to-Friday routine keeps your eating and exercise plans on track, and by the end of the week you are feeling great.

Then, it's the weekend! But don't worry: With just a little care and attention, these two days can become bonuses rather than booby traps.

This is the time for smart strategies:

Plan your pleasure
If you know that the weekend may include a decadent brunch with friends and you're not looking to indulge in an extreme meal, book a table at a place that you know specializes in fruit platters and juices or luscious salads and grilled seafood. Schedule a couple of long leisurely walks, bike rides or swims. And don't think you've crashed if you find you've overdone it at breakfast and lunch was less than ideal. The cool thing about POINTS® is that you can shift them around — spend your weekly POINTS Allowance when something special comes up. And if you momentarily forget all about them, learn from your mishaps and focus on getting back on track. Give yourself an immediate health boost by being active. Hey, you could even earn some bonus activity POINTS.

Play "good cop" with yourself
Life's too short to beat yourself up. The weekend is a mini-vacation, so relax and pamper yourself, preferably in nonfood ways. Make the time now to spoil yourself with a long, hot bath, try on different outfits, catch up with friends or splurge on a new book or chunky glossy magazine to celebrate your break from work. If you need to, ask your spouse, family or friends to help out with babysitting so you can give yourself a well-earned hour or two alone. Keep your mind active — and your hands, too — so you don't mindlessly start snacking.

Seize the day
Leave town, take a hike, ride your bike, go fly a kite, goof off — just do something different. Take in a foreign movie, join a language class, read stories to your kids, visit grandma, dig in the garden. Use these two wonderful, precious days and make them count. Turn them into allies, not potential weight-watching assassins. Take an hour and make a list of all the things you can do — and would like to do — on the weekends and hang it beside your calendar. Each weekend, choose a couple of things from the list and do them.

Back on Track
Just in case you let yourself slip over the weekend, here are five things you can do on Monday to get yourself back on track.


1.Look in the mirror and be glad it is a new day. Every day is a fresh start with POINTS values.



2.Have a healthy breakfast.



3.Put on a happy face — take extra care with how you look.



4.Pack a balanced, POINTS values-friendly lunch.



5.Get in a walk at lunchtime, or spend a few minutes in the morning toning up your muscles.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"NO MORE WEAK-ENDS"

MILESTONES OF THE LAST 3 WEEKS!

I KNOW I AM REALLY BEHIND WITH THE CELEBRATIONS BUT HERE IS WHAT I HAVE AS THE HIGHEST MILESTONES OF THE LAST 3 WEEKS:

FREDERICK, SUNDAY
10% GOAL
Claire W.
5% GOAL
Katherine M.

COLUMBIA CENTER, MONDAY
5% GOAL
Marie

SANDY SPRING BANK
10% GOAL
Pat G.
5% GOAL
Melissa C.
Karen G.

MOUNT AIRY, MONDAY
10% GOAL
Christine M.
5% GOAL
Lorene S.
Gerry E.
Katie G.
OTHER MILESTONES
MIKE S. 27.2
RYAN 26.4
Bob G. 26.2
Tina L. 25
ROBIN S. 16.4
JAMIE 15.2

JOHNS HOPKINS, APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY
BRANDI 62 LBS
KAREN K. 25.6
PEGGY 16

ELDERSBURG, TUESDAY
10% GOAL
Edith S.
Kathleen T.
Patty S.
Katie
5% GOAL
Cindy P.
OTHER MILESTONES
LINDA P. 70.2
Kathy H. 20
Beata 20
WELLPOINT
10% GOAL
Linda
Richard
Karen G.

OPTUM HEALTH
5% GOAL
Bernadette


IJAMSVILLE
10% GOAL
ROBIN M.
5% GOAL
JIM K.
ELLEN K.
OTHER MILESTONES
DORINDA 28.8
BRI 25.6

MOUNT AIRY, WEDNESDAY
LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP
Kristen D.
Stephanie from
10% GOAL
Marie M.
Lenora
5% GOAL
Kathie F.
OTHER MILESTONES
Joan 40.2
Melissa 25.8
Melanie 22.6

MARRIOTT
10% GOAL
DEB
CHARLIE
5% GOAL
PENNY

WELLS FARGO
MARESSA H. 51 LBS

FREDERICK, FRIDAY
WEIGHT GOAL
LINDA R.
VICKY L.
10% GOAL
Amy a.
5% GOAL
Janet H.
Diana B.
Joan K.
Shirley H.
OTHER MILESTONES
JUNE V. 50
Judy 20.2

ELLICOTT CITY, SATURDAY
10% GOAL
Martin S.
5% GOAL
Linda R.
OTHER MILESTONES
WAYNE 50 LBS
CHRISTINE 30 LBS
MARGARET 25.8
GREG A. 36.8

How to respond to Saboteaurs

Cindi L. sent me this today and I want to share it with you.


From Clean Eating magazine & I thought these positive statements would be good for the group to help deal with potential saboteurs:

*I'm trying to eat better- say-Thanks, I'm going to pass for now.

*I can't have any-say-Thank you! I may have a little bit later.

*That's not good for you-say-Thanks, I'm full. Everything was delicious.

*I'm watching my weight-say-I just ate, but I'd love to keep you company.

*I'm not supposed to eat that.-say-It looks delicious! Can I have the recipe?

*It's too fattening.-say-That is so thoughtful of you to make it just for me. Can I take some home?

*None for me, thanks.-say-I'm going to stick with my water/juice/tea for now.

*I told you I'm on a diet!-say-I've had plenty, thanks. I'm going to pass on dessert for now.

Helpful tips for sidestepping sabotuers:

1. Express Gratitude
2. Acknowledge the Effort
3. Suggest an Alternative

The key apparently is to not make people feel rejected? And to never be caught off guard.

La Bamba Casserole

La Bamba Casserole

1 (5 ¼ oz) can whole green chiles, drained
1 pound ground turkey breast
1 cup chopped onion
2 tsp chili powder
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp salt2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes and green chiles
2 cups frozen, whole-kernel corn, thawed
1 (16oz) can fat-free refried beans
1 ½ cups (6 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
½ cup chopped green onions

Preheat oven to 375. Cut green chiles in half lengthwise. Arrange chiles in a single layer in an 8” square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Place turkey, onion, chili powder, cumin, salt and garlic in a large, nonstick coated skillet; cover over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until turkey is browned, stirring to crumble. Add canned tomatoes; cook 5 minutes or until liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally.
Spoon turkey mixture over chiles, and top with corn. Carefully spread beans over corn, and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes; top with chopped tomato and green onions.
6 servings of 1 ½ cups @ 7 points per serving – from One Dish Meals Cookbook

Monitor yourself

Habit Guide: Monitor Yourself
Article By: WeightWatchers.com

Learn to adopt healthy habits.
A mindful eye can motivate you! It helps your efforts when you keep an eye on the way you eat.
Monitoring Yourself Means...
Keep track of your POINTS® values.
Taking note of the way you feel—your hunger signals and emotions—just before and after you eat.
On either food plan, looking for other ways to make yourself more aware of the way you eat such as noticing when you eat, when you snack, whether you follow the Good Health Guidelines and more.
Using your Weight Tracker to track your weight once a week.
Watching your progress with exercise.
It makes sense to Monitor Yourself."Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out." -Robert Collier.
Let's face it: there's food everywhere, and it's easy to eat. But when we pay attention to the way we eat, it's easier to notice when we're overdoing it.
When we're not paying attention, we tend to let all the little BLTS—bites, licks and tastes—slide by. Things that don't exactly fit into our plans don't register, because they seem too small to make a difference. But little bits add up.
When we don't keep track, we miss out on an opportunity to rein ourselves in when things are going off track. The power of a keyboard is amazing. When you know you'll have to type in that you're about to eat something even though you're not really hungry, you're less likely to take that last cookie.
Self-monitoring helps us maintain the kind of control that inspires us and moves us closer to our goals. If it helps at all, think of it as measuring for motivation.
Lisa, from St. Louis, MO, lost 71.1 pounds and says, "It's helpful for me to keep track—it holds me accountable. When I review my journal, and I think 'Why did I gain?' I can see it. I can also see why I lost. I use that knowledge to my advantage as I make decisions about what to eat."
Monitoring Yourself is a helpful habit because:
It offers you the best chance for successful weight loss, according to a study by the Center for Behavioral Medicine in Chicago.*
It increases your awareness—of what you eat and when you eat and the way you feel when you're eating.
Knowledge is power and armed with this information, you're able to focus on behaviors that are making it more difficult for you to succeed.
When you can see how you're doing—at the scalen and with your exercise efforts—you can make changes, and celebrate successes.
If you realize you need to Monitor Yourself...Make use of the online tools like POINTS Tracker and Weight Tracker to measure and monitor your weight, food, and activity progress.
*Statistics quoted are from a survey of 1200 Weight Watchers Meetings Members conducted in the UK during 2003 to assess their habits. **Boutelle, K.N., Kirschenbaum, DS Obesity Research, 1998; 6(3): 219-24.

You should keep a Workout Journal

Why You Should Keep a Workout Journal
Article By: Lisa Freedman

You can get better results faster, and who doesn't want that?
If you want to see results from each and every workout you do, chart your progress in an exercise journal. According to Jeffrey Katula, PhD, an exercise physiologist at Wake Forest University, self-monitoring your workout has proved to be a cornerstone in losing weight and building muscle.While many people note down their weight after stepping off the bathroom scale, researchers at Northwestern University found that those who consistently tracked their exercise habits — especially during holidays — lost more weight compared to those who did not.
Four ways a journal helps
1. It increases awareness of your behavior According to Katula, "a workout journal helps you become aware of what you are and are not achieving at the gym." An accurate record might reveal, for example, that you are doing only 10 minutes of cardio after lifting weights, not the 20 you thought.
2. It reminds you to change your workout You have to increase your workload if you want to see changes in your body. "Once you can lift a weight 12 times, you should increase the weight by 5 percent and lift it nine or 10 times," says Wayne Westcott, PhD, CSCS, fitness research director at the South Shore YMCA in Quincy, MA. "Then stick with it until you can easily lift it 12 times." Your journal will help you keep track of these numbers and show you when it's time to increase the load.
3. It allows you to evaluate your progress "Write down your specific goals, like when you want to be able to lift a certain amount of weight or run at a certain speed," says Westcott, "then check to see how long it takes you to reach them. "Set small goals that can be realistically conquered in two to four weeks."
4. It provides a record of accomplishment over time "The more improvement you see on the page, the better your physical results will be," says Westcott. "Every day you should see some improvement in the numbers. Maybe you can do an extra rep or increase the weight a bit."
What to write How can you increase your chance of journal success? "Keep it simple," says Katula. "You're more likely to stick with something that's convenient." Westcott suggests recording the exercises you do, the weight load and the number of repetitions. Also record the time you spend doing cardio, along with other available measurements, including distance, for example, or the pre-programmed treadmill or stationary bike program you followed.

Your Track to Success

Your Track To Success
Article By: Melissa Sperl

Make your weight-loss journey easier to navigate by planning ahead.
Weight loss is a lot like sailing: You never know what the wind is going to be like, so relying on your gut and a vague sense of direction doesn't work. Sure, you may get there eventually, but if you had plotted a course and kept accurate records of your progress, you could have made it in record time.

Smooth sailing If you take care of a few essentials before you start, setting a course and sticking with it is simpler than you think. Try these tips:
1. Identify your destination. Sure, you want to lose weight. But how much? By when? And why?
Winning Outcomes from Weight Watchers Tools For Living can help you work out a goal that will really get you going. With it, you'll know exactly where you're going, and you'll be able to plan out the smaller, more manageable steps that will get you there.
2. Keep accurate records. There's no question: Tracking food intake is strongly linked to successful weight loss. So take that POINTS® Tracker seriously, and keep track of absolutely everything you eat.
Think about it: If you estimate that your food intake is around a POINTS Target of 24 per day, but it's actually around 34, you'll expect to lose weight, but probably won't.
How frustrating! On the other hand, if you keep track, you'll know exactly how you're doing, and what kinds of results to look for.
3. Evaluate and adjust, if necessary. The records you keep are also important because they tell you when you need to make changes in your approach. Tend to overeat at lunch? Maybe you want to add a midmorning snack. Have a party coming up? Maybe you want to earn some extra Activity POINTS values.
You can also use your POINTS Tracker to record fruits, veggies, water, dairy and more, along with notes about how you're feeling about your personal progress. And then you can compare your results with those aspects of your journey. Maybe you need to make a change in your attitude, or you need to make more of an effort to drink your water.

Wild rice, Barley and Asparagus Pilaf

Weight Watchers Wild Rice, Barley and Asparagus Pilaf
Recipe
Ingredients:-
5 cups vegetable broth-
3/4 cup raw wild rice-
1 cup pearl barley (do not use quick-cooking)-
1 medium shallot, chopped-
1 tsp Kosher salt-
1/2 tsp dried thyme-
1/2 tsp dried sage-
1/2 tsp ground black pepper-
10 ounce pencil-thin asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch segments

Directions:
Bring the broth and rice to a simmer in a large saucepan; cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.Stir in the barley, shallot, salt, thyme, sage and pepper. Cover and continue simmering over low heat for 25 minutes.Stir in the asparagus, cover, reduce the heat even further and simmer slowly for 5 minutes. Set aside off the heat, covered, for 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Entire recipe makes 12 servings

Serving size is ½ cupEach serving = 1 Weight Watchers Point

Walk it Chanllenge

The Walk-It Challenge
How to Take the First Step Our interactive training plan and tool will help you train for your 5K (approximately 3.1 miles.) You'll be able to track the activity POINTS® values you earn with the tools, and you can find people in the Community to train with. Walk with Us on Walk-It DayJune 6 is Walk-It Day. Team up with Weight Watchers and your friends and family to walk a 5K. We're working with the Road Runners Club of America to help you find a 5K event in your area.
Find a 5K nowCan’t find one near you? Get some friends together and map out your own Walk-It Day 5K.
Map your own 5K
Find Walk-It Challenge Friends in the Community The Community is a great place to connect with people like you who are also training for the Walk-It Challenge. You’ll be able to participate in the
Community Walk-It Challenge to reportyour training progress and get encouragementfrom others.
Go to the Community Walk-It Challenge
Find a Walk-It Challenge GroupCan’t find a Group? Start your own. Be sure to check off the Walk-It Challenge category so people can easily find your Group.
Start your own Walk-It Challenge Group

New Product

Hi Mount Airy friends. Sorry I missed you last Wednesday but I will be there this coming week. Laurie told me she gave you some information on egg rolls that they sell in Costco so here it is.

they're by Coyote Grill, "SouthWestern Mini Rolls" I found at Costco. 3 of the rolls are 3 points (160 cal, 3.5 fat, 2 fiber) and paired with 14 Organic Tortilla chips and salsa it's a 6 point lunch; I also find it a good dinner when it's just me. Skip the chips and have 6 rolls for 6 points. The rolls are made with white chicken, black beans, spinach, corn, monterey jack cheese, red pepper & jalapenos.

Why women are so smart

HAHAHAHA

Thank you Karen and Terry from Sandy Spring Bank for sharing this.

Why women are so smart............

With time, women gain weight because we accumulate so much information andwisdom in our heads that when there is no more room, it distributes outto the rest of our bodies. So we aren't heavy, we are enormously cultured,educated and happy.

Beginning today, when I look at my butt in the mirror I will think, Good grief, look how smart I am!

Must be where 'Smart Ass' came from!

WHAT MAKES A GOOD BUDDY

What makes a good buddy?

~ Similar goals.

~ Similar level of commitment

~ Similar schedule

~ Supporter, not competitor

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"FRIENDSHIP IS BORN AT THE MOMENT WHEN ONE PERSON SAYS TO ANOTHER, "WHAT, YOU TOO?! I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE."
C.S.Lewis

Roasted Red Peppers Pinwheels

ROASTED RED PEPPER PINWHEELS
POINTS® Value: 1
Servings: 8

INGREDIENTS
¼ cup light cream cheese, tub style
¼ tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp garlic salt
2 large burrito-size wheat flour tortillas
½ cup arugula, stems removed
½ cup roasted red peppers
INSTRUCTIONS

In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, Italian seasoning and garlic salt. Place tortillas on a flat work surface. Spread each with ¼ cup of cream cheese mixture. Top each with ¼ cup of arugula and ¼ cup of peppers. Roll up and tightly wrap in plastic wrap; chill 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.

Remove wraps and slice into 1-inch pieces; arrange on a platter and serve. Yields 2 pieces per serving.

Wild Rice and Mushrrom Pilaf

Wild Rice and Mushroom Pilaf.

POINTS® Value:3

Servings: 4



1 pkg. Weight Watchers Wild Mushroom BrownRice Sides

1 can fat-free chicken broth

1/2 cup water 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced

1 cup onions, chopped

1 cup frozen green peas



Instructions

Put broth and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Stir in the mushrooms, onions, frozen peas and package of Wild Mushroom Brown Rice Sides. Reduce heat and continue to cook about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 3 to 5 minutes.