Congratulations Larry!

 May 7, 2012

What a wonderful party we had last Monday! Larry, you are truly inspirational and we loved being able to celebrate your huge success with your Mom, Sister and Brother-in-law! I’m hoping I will have some pictures to post next week! I have attached the recipes I have received so far for your enjoyment! I task someone to figure out the PointsPlus value of the Banana Pudding because it was truly delicious!  SEE THE TAB at the top of this page marked Larry's Party...or click HERE for the recipes

One of my members and dear friend, Debi Scott, has so kindly undertaken the task of posting the newsletter so that everyone interested can hopefully see it!

Chatham County Weight Watchers is having an Open House this Thursday for the At Work meeting there. I have attached a flyer and directions for enrolling if you know anyone interested in that type of meeting!  SEE THE TAB at the top of this page marked ....AT WORK....OR click here...

Over one million people took part in Dr. Oz's Transformation Nation: Million Dollar You, and out of all their truly inspirational stories, only ten have been chosen as finalists. On the May 7 episode of The Dr. Oz Show you'll learn their personal stories, see their amazing transformations and meet the judging panel, which includes Deepak Chopra, Rachael Ray and our very own Weight Watchers leader, Liz Josefsberg. Be sure to tune in and also get the word out to other members so they can tune in, too. Also, be sure to tune in to The Dr. Oz Show on May 23rd when the winner will be announced.

GREAT SALE going on – read below for more details!

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Renee's Dining Out Dos and Don’ts

Simple strategies and tools to help you make wise choices.
Article By: Leslie Fink, MS, RD

Some people trying to lose weight steer clear of restaurants to avoid the large portion sizes, bottomless bread baskets and all those high-calorie entrées. But shunning restaurants altogether isn't a realistic approach to weight loss — and it's unnecessary. You can eat out and lose weight. When possible, it's best to plan ahead and account for the occasion. But even eating on the go doesn't have to derail your day. Use these 10 tips to navigate the menus at sit-down restaurants and fast-food joints.

1. Set a budget Determine how much you're willing to eat before looking at the menu. Remember, you can save your weekly PointsPlus® Allowance for indulgences. For even more flexibility, you can earn activity PointsPlus values that can be swapped for food. And as long as you eat carefully most of the time, you can loosen up a bit on special occasions. (Just don't let every day become a special occasion).

2. Put on your game face Decide on some guidelines before you go to a restaurant, and stick to them. For instance:  Skip the all-inclusive (prix fixe) menu and opt for à la carte selections. Take one piece of bread, then ask your server to remove the basket from the table.

3. Make special requests You're paying good money for that meal, so you're entitled to make special requests or slight modifications. Why not say:  Can I have that without butter? Grilled? With the sauce on the side? I'd like mixed greens instead of fries with my sandwich.
4. Practice portion control Some restaurant portions can be two, three, even four times the "normal" size — especially super-sized fast food meals. Keep your portions in check by:  Ordering a salad as a starter and then splitting a main entrée with a friend. Creating your own scaled-down meal from a couple of appetizers and/or side dishes.
5. Break down (language) barriers If you don't know what a preparation term means, ask. In general, though, the following words translate into high-fat, high-calorie dishes:  Au gratin, scalloped, hollandaise. Parmigianino, scampi, Bolognese.

6. Downsize the super-size Super-sized fast food meal options can be loaded with calories. Either:  Order something small, like a basic burger. After all, the first bite tastes the same as the last. Order yourself a children's meal.

7. Watch out for extras The average burger with ketchup, lettuce and tomato isn't so bad. But one with "the works" is usually a caloric nightmare. Skip:  Bacon, cheese and mayonnaise. Double-burger patties and extra pieces of bread.

8. Don't go top heavy Salad bars and garden salads grace menus across the country. But those extra toppings can sabotage your seemingly diet-conscious choices:  Go light on croutons, grated cheese and bacon. Opt for small amounts of low-fat or nonfat dressings on the side.

9. Don't drink away your progress A drink with dinner is fine, but too many sugary margaritas may wreak havoc on your PointsPlus budget — and your resolve. Keep your appetite under control by: Alternating alcoholic beverages with noncaloric sodas or sparkling water. Not drinking alcoholic beverages on an empty stomach.

10. Resign from the "clean plate club" You paid for it so you have to eat it all now, right? Wrong. Downsize by: Enjoying half the meal and doggie-bagging the rest. Pushing your plate away when you're full. Eating slowly. Remember, it takes 20 minutes for your body to recognize that it's full.

Stock up on your favorite Weight Watchers treats for less during our spring sale

From May 6 – 26 ~ Mini Bars, Oatmeal and Smoothies ~ $4.95 per box
Through May 26, Weight Watchers® new Snack Bars will be on sale for half price! Yes, that’s only $2.50 per box, or $.50 per bar!

Our new, healthier Snack Bars have natural, wholesome ingredients and fewer preservatives.
This is a great opportunity to stock up on our new healthier Snack Bars.

 It’s like buy one box, get one free!
With our three delicious flavors—
Oh, So Nuts! Snack Bar
Aloha! Almond Snack Bar
and Berry-licious Cashew Chew Snack Bar

Warm them up for 10 seconds in the microwave -- 

they are softer and the flavor of the dried fruit is enhanced.
They are easy to carry along when out and about running errands or being active.

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