Today I want to talk about a great friend of mine I have mentioned before, Mina Burgess. She & I have been friends a few years now. We met at Weight Watchers. We used to come to the Thursday meeting. When I quit coming 2 years ago, she kept going. Working very hard toward her goal. When I came back this time, on a Saturday morning class, I saw her. It was such a nice familiar face to see. I am so glad I got to be friends with her. She has enriched my life !!!!
She made it to her goal today. She has worked so very hard to get there. She lost over 50 lbs.( never to be found...for good) I am SO PROUD!!!!
Mina is inspiring to everyone in class. She always has a great comment. She knows the Weight Watcher plan in & out! She has done this slow, there were many times I know she felt like quitting....as we all have....but see, she stuck it out. Look where she is now. The slow pace she took will pay off. She WILL keep this weight off. She looks AMAZING!!!! She was so cute when she weighed, she was like a child....so giddy. I love to see someone so happy. I'm sure she will never forget today! I know I wont!
She made it to her goal today. She has worked so very hard to get there. She lost over 50 lbs.( never to be found...for good) I am SO PROUD!!!!
Mina is inspiring to everyone in class. She always has a great comment. She knows the Weight Watcher plan in & out! She has done this slow, there were many times I know she felt like quitting....as we all have....but see, she stuck it out. Look where she is now. The slow pace she took will pay off. She WILL keep this weight off. She looks AMAZING!!!! She was so cute when she weighed, she was like a child....so giddy. I love to see someone so happy. I'm sure she will never forget today! I know I wont!
CONGRATULATIONS my dear friend~~~~ Love ya!
Goals: Making and Achieving Them
By Rachel Bruner, About.com Guide
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Making and Achieving Goals
1. Pick ONE Goal: This is important! You can only achieve your goals if you focus on them one at a time. Once your goal has been accomplished or made into a stable habit you can start on the next goal.
2. Start Small and Easy: The best way to succeed with your first goal is to pick something you are already doing, once in awhile, but want to do daily. This will build your self confidence as you achieve the goal and help prepare you to work on future goals.
3. Simplify: Choose a small, specific goal, or break up larger goals into small pieces that can be done on a daily basis. Big successes start with little ones.
4. Write It Down: Write your goal in large letters and place it where you will see it several times a day. Putting your goal to paper makes it official: You Want It!
5. Keep Track Every Day: This step is VERY IMPORTANT! If you don't keep track of your daily progress you won't progress. Everything we accomplish takes DAILY steps which turns the goal into a habit. See page two for a list of fabulous "Goal Tracking Tools and Ideas" to help you record your daily progress.
6. You Have To Want It: If you don't really want to do it, you won't succeed. Pick goals you want to achieve or change your attitude so you REALLY do want it.
7. Schedule Time: Here are three ideas to help you make time for your goal:
•Prioritize: Make time by not doing things that are of less, or no, value. Hours in front of the TV or computer can be used productively by first pushing the off button, or just walking away.
•Say No~~~ I don't want that but ~~Thank you
•Make the Time: You have to MAKE the time or you won't MAKE the goal. Pick a time when you will work on your goal, such as early in the morning, late at night, during lunch, when children are napping (watching TV, playing with a friend/spouse), or when you're waiting in line for something. If you "just don't have the time" then wake up earlier. Most people only need 6 hours of deep sleep. If you have trouble sleeping try the following: don't eat after 8:00 and don't rehearse the day's events or tomorrow's plan. Instead focus your mind continually on a black hole of nothing. This always works for me, if I do it!
8. Be Firm Yet Flexible: To achieve your goal you have to be firm with yourself. You have to do the required work to accomplish your goal. You also have to be a bit flexible. Make a backup plan for days when achieving your goal might be difficult. i.e. If your goal is to study the scriptures daily and you know on Friday you'll be running errands the entire day take your scriptures with you. Study them during the moments you're waiting for something to happen, such as standing in line. BUT be firm with yourself that this is ONLY for rare occasions.
9. Be Positive: Doubting thoughts, and words, will crush your goal. Think and say positive things. "Talk to Yourself" by picking a positive, "phrase that you will train your mind to focus on at different times through out the day until it begins to dominate your awareness and reshape the person you are." (Who Will Cry When You Die?) For example: If your goal is to eat healthier you could say, "I'm grateful I only eat healthy foods" or if you want to be more patient say, "I'm thankful I'm patient." Repeat the phrase 200 times a day (that's 10+ times an hour) for four weeks. I have used this practice, and will continue to do so, because it really works! It has turned my most negative, consistent thoughts into a positive reality.
10. Pray About It: Choosing righteous goals is just what the Lord wants us to do, so ask for his help. As you daily pray and work to wards your goal you will see daily success.
There’s nothing better than the aroma of fresh banana bread baking up in the kitchen. And this nutritious, low calorie Oatmeal and Banana Bread Recipe is easy to mix up and will make the whole house smell wonderful. Loaded with fiber and vitamins, this Weight Watchers recipe has just 4 Points per serving, but is huge on flavor! It makes a wonderful bread to serve at a gourmet breakfast, or as a snack with coffee or tea. I found this baked bread recipe to be super easy to make and the taste was fantastic – so moist and light! If you want to make it a Banana Nut Bread Recipe, feel free to add in some chopped walnuts or pecans, but remember to add in the Weight Watchers Points! If you are looking for a tasty and healthy banana bread that even your Grandma would be proud of, this is one Weight Watcher recipe that you must try!
Weight Watchers Oatmeal Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unpacked brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 3 tsp canola oil
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 medium egg whites, beaten
- 3 large bananas, ripe
- 1 cup uncooked old fashioned oats
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, stir together dry ingredients. Add oil and eggs; mix thoroughly.
In a smaller bowl, mash bananas with a potato masher or fork. Add bananas and oatmeal to batter.
Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray. Pour batter into pan and bake until top of loaf is firm to touch, 45 to 55 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool in pan for 5 minutes. Flip out and cool on a wire rack for another 10 minutes. Slice loaf into 10 equally sized slices.
Serving size is 1 slice
Each serving = 4 Weight Watchers Points
Goals: Making and Achieving Them
By Rachel Bruner, About.com Guide
.
Making and Achieving Goals
1. Pick ONE Goal: This is important! You can only achieve your goals if you focus on them one at a time. Once your goal has been accomplished or made into a stable habit you can start on the next goal.
2. Start Small and Easy: The best way to succeed with your first goal is to pick something you are already doing, once in awhile, but want to do daily. This will build your self confidence as you achieve the goal and help prepare you to work on future goals.
3. Simplify: Choose a small, specific goal, or break up larger goals into small pieces that can be done on a daily basis. Big successes start with little ones.
4. Write It Down: Write your goal in large letters and place it where you will see it several times a day. Putting your goal to paper makes it official: You Want It!
5. Keep Track Every Day: This step is VERY IMPORTANT! If you don't keep track of your daily progress you won't progress. Everything we accomplish takes DAILY steps which turns the goal into a habit. See page two for a list of fabulous "Goal Tracking Tools and Ideas" to help you record your daily progress.
6. You Have To Want It: If you don't really want to do it, you won't succeed. Pick goals you want to achieve or change your attitude so you REALLY do want it.
7. Schedule Time: Here are three ideas to help you make time for your goal:
•Prioritize: Make time by not doing things that are of less, or no, value. Hours in front of the TV or computer can be used productively by first pushing the off button, or just walking away.
•Say No~~~ I don't want that but ~~Thank you
•Make the Time: You have to MAKE the time or you won't MAKE the goal. Pick a time when you will work on your goal, such as early in the morning, late at night, during lunch, when children are napping (watching TV, playing with a friend/spouse), or when you're waiting in line for something. If you "just don't have the time" then wake up earlier. Most people only need 6 hours of deep sleep. If you have trouble sleeping try the following: don't eat after 8:00 and don't rehearse the day's events or tomorrow's plan. Instead focus your mind continually on a black hole of nothing. This always works for me, if I do it!
8. Be Firm Yet Flexible: To achieve your goal you have to be firm with yourself. You have to do the required work to accomplish your goal. You also have to be a bit flexible. Make a backup plan for days when achieving your goal might be difficult. i.e. If your goal is to study the scriptures daily and you know on Friday you'll be running errands the entire day take your scriptures with you. Study them during the moments you're waiting for something to happen, such as standing in line. BUT be firm with yourself that this is ONLY for rare occasions.
9. Be Positive: Doubting thoughts, and words, will crush your goal. Think and say positive things. "Talk to Yourself" by picking a positive, "phrase that you will train your mind to focus on at different times through out the day until it begins to dominate your awareness and reshape the person you are." (Who Will Cry When You Die?) For example: If your goal is to eat healthier you could say, "I'm grateful I only eat healthy foods" or if you want to be more patient say, "I'm thankful I'm patient." Repeat the phrase 200 times a day (that's 10+ times an hour) for four weeks. I have used this practice, and will continue to do so, because it really works! It has turned my most negative, consistent thoughts into a positive reality.
10. Pray About It: Choosing righteous goals is just what the Lord wants us to do, so ask for his help. As you daily pray and work to wards your goal you will see daily success.
There’s nothing better than the aroma of fresh banana bread baking up in the kitchen. And this nutritious, low calorie Oatmeal and Banana Bread Recipe is easy to mix up and will make the whole house smell wonderful. Loaded with fiber and vitamins, this Weight Watchers recipe has just 4 Points per serving, but is huge on flavor! It makes a wonderful bread to serve at a gourmet breakfast, or as a snack with coffee or tea. I found this baked bread recipe to be super easy to make and the taste was fantastic – so moist and light! If you want to make it a Banana Nut Bread Recipe, feel free to add in some chopped walnuts or pecans, but remember to add in the Weight Watchers Points! If you are looking for a tasty and healthy banana bread that even your Grandma would be proud of, this is one Weight Watcher recipe that you must try!
Weight Watchers Oatmeal Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unpacked brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 3 tsp canola oil
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 medium egg whites, beaten
- 3 large bananas, ripe
- 1 cup uncooked old fashioned oats
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, stir together dry ingredients. Add oil and eggs; mix thoroughly.
In a smaller bowl, mash bananas with a potato masher or fork. Add bananas and oatmeal to batter.
Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray. Pour batter into pan and bake until top of loaf is firm to touch, 45 to 55 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool in pan for 5 minutes. Flip out and cool on a wire rack for another 10 minutes. Slice loaf into 10 equally sized slices.
Serving size is 1 slice
Each serving = 4 Weight Watchers Points
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