CELEBRATIONS WEEK ENDING JUNE 12

SEE THIS WEEK'S CELEBRATIONS:



FREDERICK, SUNDAY

10% GOAL

MICHELE S.



5% GOAL

TRACEY E.

JOAN K.

KAREN B.

JONE

LISA K.



OTHER MILESTONES

BARBARA E. 30.6

KAREN C. 25.4

KATHERINE M. 25

JILL C. 20.4

CORINA 7.2

BEVERLY W. 6

MEGAN 5.2

LEN R. 5.8



COLUMBIA CENTER

5% GOAL

AMBYR K.

SANDY Y.



OTHER MILESTONES

RUSS 55

FARICA 30



16 WEEKS ATTENDANCE CHARM

PATRICK L.



APL-JOHNS HOPKINS

16 WEEKS ATTENDANCE

PEGGY C. AND 26.4



SPECIAL MILESTONES

FOREST P. 59.4

KIM G. 30.4 AND CAME TO THE 5K IN FREDERICK!



OTHER MILESTONES

NORMALEE T. 16.4

SCOTT B. 9



MOUNT AIRY, MONDAY

10% GOAL

STEPHEN D.



16 WEEKS ATTENDANCE

GERRY E.

JESSICA W.



OTHER MILESTONES

MIKE S. 35

BEN W. 22.2

ELIZABETH T. 11.4

ADAM D. 6.8



ELDERSBURG

10% GOAL

JACKIE M.

LINDA O.



5% GOAL

LINA R.



16 WEEKS ATTENDANCE

CAROLYN B.

LINDA D.



SPECIAL MILESTONES

RICK 125.2

LINDA P. 75.4



OTHER MILESTONES

GEORGIA L. 20.8

TRACY T. 15.8

ANNE F. 15.6

CAROLYN B. 10.8

CONNIE 10

KURT H. 9

SANDRA 6.4

SUNI 5



WELLPOINT

SPECIAL MILESTONE

KAREN 40



RICHARD 37.8



OPTUM HEALTH

5% GOAL

ANGEL

ERICA

LELIA

MARIA



OTHER MILESTONES

PHIL 21.8

TERRY 11

STEPHANIE 6

DEBRA 5.6

KATHLEEN 5.2



IJAMSVILLE

SPECIAL MILESTONE

HEATHER S. 76.2



OTHER MILESTONES

LORI D. 37.6

DONNA L. 8

GRACE 5



MOUNT AIRY, WEDNESDAY

ALLEN H. 36.8

LINDA G. 31.2

BARBARA W. 11.2

JOSEPH C. 10.6

STACI 5.6

NATASHA 6.2



HEALTH STREAM

16 WEEKS ATTENDANCE

ALICIA D.



KUDOS FOR CAROL P. AND MELINDA THAT CAME TO THE WALK IN FREDERICK!



WELLS FARGO

KUDOS TO ALL MY GROUP OF WALKERS, YOU ARE AWESOME.

CONGRATULATIONS IN THE FIRST WEEK WEIGHT LOSS TO JOHN -our magic member-



FREDERICK, FRIDAY

LIFETIME GOAL

VICKI L.



SPECIAL MILESTONES

LUCY 182



AMANDA J. 28.8



OTHER MILESTONES

LILLIEN 16.2

DIANNE P. 7



16 WEEKS ATTENDANCE

SHERRI H.

MARY ELLEN 6.6

JUANITA 6.2

YVETTE 5.2

ELLILCOTT CITTY
10% GOAL
JOHN W.

KUDOS TO KAREN AND PAT FOR COMING TO THE 5K IN FREDERICK!

OTHER MILESTONES

PETER D. 20.6

CARAMEL LATTE SMOOTHIE

I really enjoy this recipe.

Caramel Latte Smoothie
Makes 1 serving = 2 points or 2 servings = 1 point each.

1 ENVOLOPE CARAMEL LATTE SMOOTHIE
1 CUP ALMOND BREEZE (60 CAL. OR LESS)
2 CUPS BREWED COFFEE
2 CUPS OF CRUSHED ICE
2 TBSP OF COFFEE SYRUP

If you like you can top it with 2 tsp of free cool whip.

Berry topped Cake with Strawberry Sauce

Berry Topped Cake with Strawberry Sauce (Thank you Lisanne, Eldersburg)
(Serves 6) 5 points for 1 slice
Calories -275 Total Fat- 1g Fiber- 5g

2 (6 ounce) containers raspberries
2 (6 ounce) containers blackberries
2 tbls. Thinly sliced fresh mint
½ cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar
1 tbls. Plus 2 teaspoons lime juice
2 cups strawberries hulled
1 (9 oz) store- bought angel food cake, cut into 6 wedges.

1. Gently toss together the raspberries, blackberries, mint, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 2 teaspoons of lime juice in a large bowl; set aside.
2. Combine the strawberries and the remaining ½ cup sugar and 1 tablespoon lime juice in a blender or food processor and puree.
3. Place a wedge of cake on each of 6 plates. Spoon about 3 tablespoons of strawberry sauce around each wedge and top with about 2/3 cup of berry mixture.

CELEBRATIONS MAY 30/JUNE 5

MEMBERS MILESTONES

FREDERICK, SUNDAY
10% GOAL
LURA A.

5% GOAL
JESSICA K.

OTHER MILESTONES
LISA K. 12.6

ELDERSBURG
10% GOAL
CINDY P.

5% GOAL
NANCY S.

16 WEEKS ATTENDANCE
KATHLEEN

OTHER MILESTONES
LISANNE 27.4
DEBBIE A. 22.8
CAROL M. 21.4


OPTUM HEALTH
WEIGHT GOAL
NAVIT 29.6

10% GOAL
VICKY

OTHER MILESTONES
KEITH 10

IJAMSVILLE
WEIGHT GOAL
LINDA S.

OTHER MILESTONES
TERRY M. 6
TRICIA C. 5.6

MOUNT AIRY, WEDNESDAY
WEIGHT GOAL
MICHELE D.

5% GOAL
DRISTIN

16 WEEKS ATTENDANCE
MARIE M.

OTHER MILESTONES
LENORA 36
ROSALYN B. 26.8
PATTY N. 10

HEALTH STREAM
10% GOAL
KAREN S.

16 WEEKS ATTENDANCE
CAROL S.
KATHLEEN
KAREN S.
BETH V.

SPECIAL MILESTONES
CAROL P. 35.8
CAROL S. 10.2

FREDERICK, FRIDAY

JANET H. 15
CARI 6
BETSEY 5

ELLICOTT CITY, SATURDAY
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU THAT WALKED WITH AND FOR KIM YESTERDAY.
SORRY THE CELEBRATION LIST GOT MISPLACED SO I AM SORRY I CANNOT LIST THEM.

BELLY, BUTT & THIGHS & PUNCH DVD

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7 Simple Changes that will help you lose weight

7 Simple Changes That Will Help You Lose Weight

Article By: Leslie Fink, MS, RD

Try these tips for small changes that can lead to very big weight-loss results.
Beginning a weight-loss plan doesn't have to mean drastic changes. You don't need to live at the gym or subsist on crackers alone to get your eating and exercising on track.Instead, think of more realistic, sustainable changes you can make to your lifestyle. Sometimes small, simple adjustments can produce the biggest results. Consider these suggestions, and think about what other small changes might work for you.
Trim back your eating a bit here and there, not altogether. For example, sauté your broccoli with one teaspoon of oil instead of two.
Make some wise food substitutions, like opting for low-fat cream cheese instead of regular.
Kick it up a notch in the activity department by taking the stairs instead of the escalator.

All or Nothing"People put too much pressure on themselves to change everything in their diets, which sets them up for failure," believes New York-based registered dietitian Shari Mermelstein. Her advice? Set your sights on making several small dietary and lifestyle changes, and you'll lose weight without really missing out.

Need some incentive? Try this on for size: Cut back 100 calories on a daily basis and you could lose about 10 1/2 pounds in a year. One hundred calories equals:
1 cup of regular soda
1 tablespoon of butter
1 ounce of cheese
Skimming Off the Top
Here are seven simple slim-down ideas:
A spoonful of sugar can add up over the course of a year. Add one less teaspoon of sugar (15 calories) to your cup of morning and afternoon coffee each day and you'll save about 10,000 calories—the equivalent of about 3 pounds per year.
Slim down that bowl of cereal: Switch from 1 cup regular whole milk to 1% milk (about 50 calories less per cup) every day. Once your taste buds adjust, you'll be thrilled! That's a tad more than 5 pounds lost by this time next year.
Take the scenic route. Park your car as far as possible from the entrance to your office, the shopping mall or a restaurant and get those legs pumping. Ten minutes of daily moderate paced walking (five minutes each way burns about 20 calories) can take off over 4 pounds a year.*
Get your vitamin C boost with a whole orange (60 calories) instead of a cup of juice (110 calories) each day. Your 12-month weight loss: 5 1/4 pounds.
Go calorie-free by switching from regular to diet soda (150 versus 0 calories per can). If you drink one can per day, that's nearly 16 pounds lost in a year.
Flavor your sandwiches with very low-cal condiments like mustard or vinegar instead of calorie-packed mayo. Leave off 1 tablespoon (100 calories) every day and you're looking at close to 10 1/2 pounds a year.
Downsize, don't super-size, fast food meals. Opt for a small McDonald's French fries (250 calories) instead of a large order (570 calories) at your weekly fast-food meal. You'll enjoy the same great taste all year long but with an added bonus: almost 5 pounds lost.

New York Style Cheesecake

New York Style Cheesecake (Thank you Portia)
12 servings-
POINTS: 7 each (this points do not include the topping)

INSTRUCTIONSCrust9 whole reduced-fat cinnamon honey graham crackers4 tbsp unsalted butter1 tbsp sugar

Filling1 tbsp fresh lemon juice16 oz 1% low-fat cottage cheese16 oz light cream cheese8 oz plain fat-free yogurt1/4 tsp table salt1 1/2 cup(s) sugar1 tbsp vanilla extract3 item(s) egg5 spray(s) cooking spray
Instructions
1. For the crust: Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 325 degrees. Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar together in a medium bowl. Transfer the mixture to a 9-inch springform pan and press evenly into the pan bottom. Bake the crust until fragrant and beginning to brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack while preparing the filling.
2. For the filling: Increase the oven temperature to 500 degrees. Line a medium bowl with a clean dish towel or several layers of paper towels. Spoon the cottage cheese into the bowl and let drain for 30 minutes.
3. Process the drained cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth and no visible lumps remain, about 1 minute, scraping down the work bowl once or twice. Add the cream cheese and yogurt cheese and process until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down the work bowl once or twice. Add the salt, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla and continue to process until smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down the work bowl once or twice. With the processor running, add the eggs, one at a time and process until smooth.
4. Being careful to not disturb the baked crust, spray the sides of the springform pan with vegetable oil spray. Set the springform pan on a rimmed baking sheet. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake 10 minutes. Without opening the oven door, reduce the oven temperature to 200 degrees and continue to bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the cheesecake reads 150 degrees, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
5. Transfer the cake to a wire rack, and run a paring knife around the edge of the cake. Let cool until barely warm, 2 1/2 to 3 hours, running a paring knife around the edge of the cake every hour or so. Wrap the pan tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until cold, at least 3 hours.
6.To unmold the cheesecake, wrap a hot kitchen towel around the springform pan and let stand for 10 minutes. Remove the sides of the pan and blot any excess moisture from the top of the cheesecake with paper towels. Let the cheesecake stand at room temperature about 30 minutes, then cut into wedges.

7 -Fresh Strawberry Topping
1 pound fresh strawberries , hulled and cut lengthwise into 1/4- to 3/8-inch wedges
1/4 cup sugar
Pinch table salt
1/2 cup strawberry jam
8. For the Topping: Toss the berries, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl and let stand until the berries have released some juice and the sugar has dissolved, about 30 minutes, tossing occasionally to combine.
9. Process the jam in a food processor until smooth, about 8 seconds. Transfer the jam to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer, stirring frequently, until dark and no longer frothy, about 3 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, then gently stir the warm jam into the strawberries. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours or up to 12. To serve, spoon a portion of sauce over individual slices of cheesecake.


PER SERVING (12 per cake): Cal 340; Fat 13 g; Sat fat 8 g; Chol 85 mg; Carb 41 g; Protein 11 g; Fiber 0 g; Sodium 530 mgPER SERVING WITH TOPPING: Cal 400; Fat 13 g; Sat fat 8 g; Chol 85mg; Carb 57 g; Protein 11 g; Fiber 1 g; Sodium 540 mg