The new Weight Watcher plan........

Are you as excited as I am? I bet you are. My question today is how is knowing that the new plan is coming out...just around the corner~~ is it going to inspire you to stay on track during the holidays? I think it will be tricky at first, but change is good. We that have been members for a while, could use a ......new idea or two!! I have been on numerous plans of weight watchers over the years. I must say every new plan they come out with is the "best" because science has moved on....It WILL take a little bit to get used to . Soon though, you & I will be fine. I must say I'm nervous. I have invested a lot in myself to see it go out the window....BREATHE Ellen...... BREATHE....Ahhh. We can do this....

Anyway, I think it will be all new & fun so we WILL be on track for the holidays. Tell yourself a little pep talk!

Weight Watchers is a tried and true veteran of the weight loss industry. With a variety of methods to choose from for both men and women, you're almost certain to find the right path for your weight loss journey. Weight Watchers provides guidance from every aspect of weight loss. Food is one of the primary concerns of any dieter and Weight Watchers goes above and beyond most other weight loss programs with thousands of recipes that anyone, dieting or not, will find tempting and delicious. If their style appeals to you, go for it.


Chicken Enchiladas

Servings: 8 • Serving Size: 1 enchilada • Points: 3 pts
Calories: 159.5 • Fat: 5.9 g • Protein: 16.2 g • Carb: 17.8 g • Fiber: 8.3 g

For the sauce:

2 garlic cloves, minced
1-2 tbsp chilis

1-1/2 cups tomato sauce
1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
3/4 cup fat free chicken broth
kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste
For the chicken:

1 tsp vegetable oil
8.5 oz (2 breast halves) cooked shredded chicken breast
1 cup diced onion
2 large clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup cilantro
kosher salt
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp chipotle chili powder
1/3 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup tomato sauce
8 (6-inch) reduced carb whole wheat flour tortillas
1 cup shredded low fat Mexican cheese
Nonstick cooking spray
In a medium saucepan, spray oil and sauté garlic. Add chiles, chili powder, cumin, chicken broth, tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Set aside until ready to use.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onions and garlic on low until soft, about 2 minutes. Add chicken, salt, cilantro, cumin, oregano, chili powder, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and cook 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Spray a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish with non-stick spray. Put 1/3 cup chicken mixture into each tortilla and roll it. Place on baking dish seam side down. Top with sauce and cheese. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the oven on the middle rack for 20-25 minutes. Top with low fat sour cream or scallions if you wish. (Extra points) Makes 8 enchiladas.

I've come a long way.........

but, I have not arrived.
I feel that this is a daily learning experience. I am not sure I will "arrive" .....ever. I hope not. I always hope to be learning & growing everyday! I have learned so much from people who read my blog ~& send me messages,questions, etc. , & my Weight Watcher friends. You all amaze me....I learn so much in class! You are what keeps me going on this journey, this path I call~"defining myself." Thank~you to you for this.

The best thing you can do to keep yourself healthy is to eat a healthy diet…all the time, not just when you want to lose weight. Eating healthy is a long-term lifestyle choice, something you are going to do for your entire lifetime.


I always tell people that Weight Watchers is not easy but it’s simple. It’s your mind that makes it hard. It’s a simple formula. It’s not food that’s the enemy. It’s your emotional issues, physical issues, and mental issues that you have to overcome.

When you're frustrated, focus on how far you've come rather than on how far you have to go.
((hugs))
~~~~~~
These chocolate chip meringue cookies are a wonderful alternative to standard chocolate chip cookies. They are chocolaty, light and airy and melt in your mouth. A great chocolate fix! If you make them the night before, they are chewy the next day, and even chewier the next, which is how I like them. These are also great if you are gluten free diet. I bought liquid egg whites from Trader Joe's which made this easier to make. My 16 year old daughter, who is my guest baker for all things sweet made these, so if she can do it, so can you.

Chocolate Chip Clouds
This recipe was adapted from Hershey's Kitchens
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 30 • Serving Size: 1 cookie • Calories: 46 • Points: 1

9 tbsp egg whites
1/8 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons Cocoa
1 cup Chocolate Chips
Heat oven to 300°F. Cover cookie sheet with silpat or nonstick silicone pad.

Using a mixer, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar together in large bowl at high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar a little at a time, then vanilla, beating well after each addition until you get stiff peaks, the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is glossy.

Sift cocoa onto egg white mixture; gently fold until combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Drop mixture by tablespoons onto cookie sheet. Makes 30 cookies.

Bake 35 to 45 minutes or just until dry. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet. Cool completely on wire rack. Store covered, at room temperature

Drink more water.

This time of year it gets harder & harder for me to get in my water. I love water but I am cold all the time, so I think water makes me colder~~~hmm...so I try to drink warmer water. That may sound gross to you, but it works for me. Ok also, I will share this....I keep a glass in the bathroom. I have measured this glass so I know how much I am getting every time. When I uh....get rid of shall we say some "water" I just get the glass & fill it up & drink it as I wash my hands. Believe me it works AMAZINGLY!!!! You will get your water in!! :)

1. Drinking water enhances fat loss
Water is an essential nutrient. If you’re trying to lose weight, this can’t be ignored. You won’t be able to lose weight without water to flush out the by-products of fat breakdown.
In many cases, fatigue, headaches and back pain may be caused by dehydration

2. If you suffer from an afternoon nod off, try drinking more water at lunch. If you or your children complain of frequent headaches, the amount of water you’re drinking could be responsible. And, muscle spasms are also caused by not being adequately hydrated

3.Try drinking water before your regular meals and see if it helps you cut down on the amount of food you eat. It really works as an effective appetite suppressant.

4. Look younger - drinking water hydrates your skin
When the skin is properly hydrated, it looks plump and more radiant. Water will keep the toxins flushed out and help you to cool off through perspiration. Muscles need to have enough water to make them look full too. Deprive yourself of water and you’ll see the difference in the mirror.




Skinny Nachos with Turkey, Beans and Cheese
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 4 • Serving Size: about 14 chips • Points: 7 ww pts
Calories: 347 • Fat: 9.4 g • Protein: 27.1 g • Carb: 40.6 g • Fiber: 7.1 g


4 oz baked tortilla chips (I used Baked Tostitos Scoops)
8 oz 99% lean turkey breast
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper
1 cup fat free spicy black bean dip
1 1/3 cup reduced fat Mexican cheese like Weight Watchers
2 cups pico de gallo salsa
1/2 cup light sour cream
2/3 cup fresh cilantro
Preheat oven to 425°. Place 1 oz (about 14) chips on four oven-proof dishes or one large baking sheet.


Heat a large nonstick sauté pan over high heat. Add turkey. Season with cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper and sauté until cooked through, breaking up meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon. When cooked, add bean dip and mix well.

Spoon the turkey mixture over the chips and sprinkle the cheese on top. Bake until cheese melts, about 6 minutes.

Remove the nachos from the oven, top with pico de gallo, sour cream, cilantro and jalepeños. Serve immediately

Go to a meeting this week

Weight Watchers meetings are an essential tool in the process of losing weight and keeping it off. The support from fellow members and the instruction of the Weight Watchers leader will help you to stay on track and lose weight consistently. Attending meetings weekly is a crucial part of staying dedicated in your weight-loss journey.

Most important is your leader, if they aren't good....well, need I say more....been there (sigh)....... I am soooo lucky to have a GREAT leader Julie....she is Terrific. Come give her a try !

Do some of you just go to class but don't stay for the meeting...or don't go at all.....its ok....just you're the one missing out. You really do not get your moneys worth ~ not staying. We learn so very much at the meeting. Besides that, it's almost more fun "chattin'" before class. Sharing recipes...etc. :) I learn so much from other members. THEY INSPIRE ME! Usually if you are having a bad week. A little pick me up will happen at class!

Find a location near or in your home town. You can find a local meeting by checking the Weight Watchers website.


Chewy Shreddies Cereal Bars

3/4 cup light corn syrup

3/4 Smooth light peanut butter

3 cups Shreddies

1/2 cup chopped dried apricots

1/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut

1/4 cup dried cranberries

Spray 8-inch squre pan with cooking spray; set aside. Microwave corn syrup & peanut butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 1/2 minutes or until peanut butter is almost melted; stir until well blended.

Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Press into prepared pan.

Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Makes 20.

CAL 130, FAT 4 g, Fibre 2 g

WW Points = 3 (very, very low 3) for 1 bar,

but, I cut mine a bit smaller to make more & I’m counting them as 2!

Satisfies your sweet tooth!

Try eating slowly today....

.......let your body register that satisfied feeling.
Believe it or not but mom was right. It’s actually better and healthier to eat slowly and chew all your food thoroughly. Recent research has actually shown that when people eat too fast, they consume more calories.



The trick the researchers say is a 20 minute rule. Let your food rest 20 min. before you eat something else!


Sit down to eat and focus on the food in front of you. Your goal is to savor each mouthful, aiming to ‘extract' the maximum flavor and satisfaction.
Put the fork and knife down between each bite. Have a pause halfway through the meal and ask yourself: "How full am I now or do I need to eat more?".
Take small bites and chew well. Aim to chew each mouthful at least 5 times before you swallow.
While you're retraining yourself, don't eat in front of TV or while you read. It becomes ‘mindless eating' and you don't remember what you've eaten.
Don't eat while you walk or shop.
If you have to eat at your desk at work, clear aside a small spot and have your food there, keeping a distance from your computer or paperwork.

If you are trying to loose those extra pounds, it may be beneficial for you to take your time when eating breakfast, lunch or dinner, or any snack in between. While it may take more time out of your day, the overall health benefits of eating more slowly will actually pay off. Guess mom knew what she was talking about!


Here’s a version of the classic macaroni and cheese recipe that’s only 4 points per serving. It’s a delicious comfort food that your whole family will love!

Weight Watchers Macaroni and Cheese

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients
1 cup dry elbow macaroni
4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (1 C)
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup thin white sauce
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
1 pinch paprika

Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Boil macaroni until tender.
3. Make a white sauce (or use jar kind) and add dry mustard and paprika. Thoroughly blend.
4. Add 4 oz. cheddar cheese to the white sauce and stir until melted.
5. Add Worcestershire sauce and blend.
6. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
7. Layer noodles and sauce alternately for two layers.
8. Sprinkle with 1/4 C cheddar cheese and paprika.
9. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until lightly browned.

WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 166 calories, 9.4g fat, 0.5g fiber

How did it go?

Remember we made goals for October~~~ oh yeah~~~ I forgot? B.S.

Well if you didn't great for you! I am proud. The rest of you!! Please make yourself a priority! FOR YOU!! No one else. YOU! move on if you didn't, we have too much to think about this next few months to be "weighed" down by guilt!


This journey will mean so much more to you if you think of you! I was working on exercise this last month. Adding in different, not necessary longer, just different. It does make a difference. I lost weight & inches.....3" by the way!!! Don't give up!

My facebook status today was "being powerful is like being a lady, if you have to tell people you are....you're not! " Same as a weight watcher, people are watching us all the time .Be proud to be healthy! Be proud to eat right. POWER IS PRICELESS!!!!!


Hot damn & hallelujah we've got~
Southern Style Oven Fried Chicken Recipe


- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- Pam Butter Flavored Non-Fat, Nonstick Cooking Spray
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp granulated onion powder
- 3 oz buttermilk
- 1/2 cup cornflake crumbs, crushed finely
- 1 pound uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, four 4-oz pieces*

* You can use chicken wings and drumsticks with this recipe as well, just make sure to remove the skin

Directions:
Preheat oven to 365ºF. Lightly coat an 8 X 8 X 2-inch baking dish with the butter flavored nonstick, non-fat cooking spray; set aside.
Combine flour, salt, pepper, onion powder and cayenne pepper together in a medium-size bowl. Place buttermilk and corn flakes crumbs in 2 separate shallow bowls.
Roll chicken breast halves in flour mixture and evenly coat each side. Next dip chicken into buttermilk and then corn flakes crumbs.
Place coated chicken breasts in prepared baking dish. Spray chicken with a light coating of the Butter Flavored non-fat cooking spray. Bake until chicken is tender and no longer pink, about 25 to 30 minutes (there is no need to flip the chicken during baking). Makes 4 servings.

Serving size is 1 chicken breast
Each serving = 4 Weight Watchers Points

strength........

The quality or state of being strong; ability to do or to bear; capacity for exertion or endurance, whether physical, intellectual, or moral; force; vigor; power; as, strength of body or of the arm; strength of mind, of memory, or of judgment.

~~What does this mean to you physical,emotional, all of the above!!It does to me.~
This week has been very tough for many of my dear friends. I heard it all around me today in class. We can & will survive this little bump in the road. Keep you head up & in the game. It is that simple. Your mind is more important than you think. If you think your strong~you will be!!! Surrender to just maintain is ok. We all have a lot "coming up." Just don't "give up". Let me tell ya! WE CAN BE STRONG~~~~ITS ALL BETWEEN THE EARS!!! Love to you all.








Chocolate Bran Muffins recipe



3 cups of All Bran
2 and a half cups of warm water
1 box of Betty Crocker low fat brownie mix
1 and a half teaspoons of baking powder

Directions
Mix the water and the All Bran together and let it sit for about five minutes.
Add the Betty Crocker low fat brownie mix, and baking soda
Mix, mix, mix

Spray mini loaf or cupcake tins with some Pam and bake in the oven
Bake at 350 degrees for 15~20 minutes and then let cool

Recipe will make

24 Weight Watchers 1 point muffins

or 8 Weight Watchers 3 point mini loaves.

can you stay on plan this weekend?

Parties, trick or treat candy, alcohol.... can you handle it? Of course silly! Just make your mind up NOW!!! I WILL DO WELL!!! Plan ahead to make great meal~drink choices. Allow yourself to have fun while still staying with in your limits!

Accept that you’ll have a few more calories than normal…that’s ok, and might even be good for you…and then just get ready to get back on track as soon as you are back home and in control of where and what you eat.

Do you want the chips more than a flat stomach? If so...do it





Decide what you want more ~~~
In the end, your success comes down to this one simple decision:
I truly believe that YOU can do it.

(Calories/points)

Beer - Basic Types:
(12-oz) Calories/points

Beer, non alcoholic == 72/1-point
Beer, light ========== 105/2-points
Beer, regular ======== 145/3-points
Beer, strong ========= 180/4-points
Beer, lager ========== 120/2-points
Beer, Stout ========== 190/4-points

Name Brand Beers:
(12-oz) Calories/points
draft beer mugs are normally 16-oz

Anchor Porter ======== 209/4.5-points
Anchor Steam ========= 153/3-points
Augsburger beer ====== 175/3.5-points
Beck's beer ========== 156/3-points
Black Horse beer ===== 158/3-points
Blackhook Porter beer= 162/3-points
Blatz beer =========== 136/3-points
Blue Moon ============ 171/3.5points
Bud Dry beer ========= 128/3-points
Bud Ice ============== 148/3-points
Budweiser beer ======= 146/3-points
Busch beer =========== 146/3-points
Bush Natural ========= 157/3-points
Carling Black Label beer= 135/3-points
Carlsberg beer ======= 148/3-points
Castlemaine XXXX Aussie Lager= 145/3-points
Colt 45 beer ========= 154/3-points
Coors beer =========== 142/3-points
Coors Banquet ======== 142/3-points
Coors Dry 120 beer === 119/2-points
Coors Extra Gold beer= 148/3-points
Corona =============== 148/3-points
Fat Tire ============= 162/3-points
Fosters Lager ======== 125/3-points
Guinness Draft beer == 190/4-points
Guinness, Draught ==== 126/3-points
Guinness, Extra ====== 176/4-points
Hamm's beer ========== 135/3-points
Heilemans Old Style beer= 150/3-points
Heineken beer ======== 160/3-points
Ice House ============ 132/3-points
Keystone Dry beer ==== 122/2-points
Knickerbocker beer === 142/3-points
King Cobra beer ====== 181/4-points
Lowenbrau Dark beer == 162/3-points
Lowenbrau Special beer 162/3-points
Meisterbrau beer ===== 140/3-points
Michelob Dark beer === 163/3-points
Michelob Dry beer ==== 133/3-points
Micky's Fine Malt ==== 157/3-points
Miller Regular beer == 152/3-points
Miller Genuine Draft beer= 148/3-points
Miller High Life beer= 148/3-points
Newcastle Brown Ale=== 150/3-points
Old Milwaukee Regular beer 148/3-points
Pilsner beer ========= 148/3-points
Rainier beer ========= 138/3-points
Red Bull Malt Liquor = 190/4-points
Rheingold beer ======= 146/3-points
Sam Adams Ale ======= 160/3-points
Sam Adams Lager ====== 160/3-points
Sam Adams Cherry Wheat 166/3-points
Sam Adams Stout ====== 195/4-points
Schaefer Malt Liquor = 160/3-points
Schlitz Light beer === 120/2-points
Schlitz Malt Liquor == 176/4-points
Schmidt's beer ======= 152/3-points
Stella Artois beer === 140/3-points
Stroh's beer========== 144/3-points
Tiger Head Ale ======= 164/3-points
Winterfest German beer 192/4-points
Zima beer ============ 153/3-points

Keg Beers:
solo cup - 10-oz ===== 2-points
solo cup - 12-oz ===== 3-points
solo cup - 16-oz ===== 4-points

Light Beers:
(12-oz) Calories/points
draft beer mugs are normally 16-oz

Amstel Light beer========= 93/2-points
Aspen Edge =============== 94/2-points
Beck's Light ============= 103/2-points
Becks Premium Light ====== 63/1-point
Blatz Light beer ========= 94/2-points
Bud Light beer =========== 110/2-points
Budweiser Select ========= 99/2-points
Busch Light beer ========= 112/2-points
Carlsberg Light beer ===== 112/2-points
Corona Light ============= 109/2-points
Coors Light beer ========= 105/2-points
Heidelberg Light beer ==== 114/2-points
Heineken Premium Light beer= 99/2-points
Keystone Light beer ====== 100/2-points
Michelob Light beer ====== 133/3-points
Michelob Ultra low carb=== 96/2-points
Miller 64 ================ 64/1-point
Miller Lite beer ========= 97/2-points
Miller Chill ============= 110/2-points
Milwaukee's Best Light beer 99/2-points
Molson Light beer ======== 109/2-points
Old Milwaukee Light beer = 119/2-points
Old Style Light beer ===== 114/2-points
Olympia Gold Light beer == 70/1-point
Pabst Light beer ========= 110/2-point
Pabst Extra Light ======== 72/1.5-points
Red White and Blue Light beer 120/2-points
Sam Adams Light ========== 124/2-points
Thin Ice ================= 90/2-points

Keg Beers, Lite
solo cup - 10-oz ===== 2-points
solo cup - 12-oz ===== 2.5-points
solo cup - 16-oz ===== 3-points

Microbreweries:
(12-oz)
Abita Brew Co.
Turbo, 12-oz===== 172/3-points
Purple, 12-oz==== 145/3-points
Amercian Wheat,== 132/3-points
Abita Stout,===== 167/3-points

Alaskan Brew Co.
Amber,=========== 180/3.5-points
Pale,============ 155/3-points
Frontier,======== 180/3.5-points
Smoke Porter,==== 217/4-points
Stout,=========== 280/5.5-points

Baltimore Brewing Co,
Maerzen,========= 173/3-points
Pils,============ 170/3-points
Maibock,========= 207/4-points

Flying Fish Brewing
Porter,========== 182/3-points
ESB,============= 185/3-points
Extra Pale,====== 148/3-points

Frederick Brewing Co. Frederick, MD
Hempen Gold ========= 155/3-points
Hempen Ale ========== 183/4-points
Blue Ridge Amber Lager= 172/3.5-points
B.R. SunRage Sour Mash Ale== 187/4-points
B.R. ESB Red Ale ====== 158/3-points
B.R. Golden Ale ======= 159/3-points
B.R. Porter =========== 194/4-points
B.R. Steeple Stout ==== 222/4.5-points
B.R. Sublimator Dopplebock == 240/5-points
B.R. Wheat Beer ======= 131/3-points
B.R. Hopfest ========== 171/3.5-points
B.R. Snowball's Chance Winter Ale == 206/4-points

Heileman Brewery
Mickey's ============= 158/3-points
Old Style ============ 147/3-points
Special Export ======= 146/3-points
Special Export Light = 115/2-points
Lone Star Light ====== 113/2-points

High Falls Brewing Co. Rochester, NY
J.W. Dundee's Honey Brown Lager = 150/3-points
JWD Honey Light =============== 103/2-points
Genesee Cream Ale ========== 155/3-points
Michael Shea's Irish Amber = 145/3-points
Michael Shea's Black & Tan = 150/3-points
High Falls India Pale Ale == 170/3-points

F.X. Matt Brewery (Saranac) Utica, NY
Adirondack Amber ===== 173/3-points
Golden Pilsner ======= 158/3-points
Black & Tan ========== 183/4-points
Pale Ale ============= 180/4-points
Wild Berry Wheat ===== 141/3-points
Black Forest ========= 173/3-points
Stout ================ 189/4-points

New Belgium Brewery, Fort Collins, CO
Abbey Style Ale ====== 215/4-points
Fat Tire Amber Ale === 159/3-points
Old Cherry Ale ======= 159/3-points
Saison =============== 187/4-points
Trippel ============== 243/5-points


Pre-Mixed (12-oz) Calories/points

Bacardi Black Cherry,low carb 12-oz== 96/2.5-points
Bacardi Limon, 12-oz= 220/4.5-points
Bacardi Silver, 12-oz==4.5-poits
Bacardi Silver 03 12-oz==225/4-points
Barardi Silver, raz/grape/sour apple/orange=12-oz 225/5-pts
Barardi Limon 12-oz== 225/5-points
Bacardi Breezer, diet lemon,(275 mil bottle)= 96/2.5-points

Black Jack Hard Cola 12-oz==235/5-points
Doc Otis hard Lemonade, 12-oz==25-/5-points
Henry's Hard Lemonade, 12-oz==315/6.5-points
Mike's Hard Lemonade 11.2-oz= 240/5-points
Mike's Hard Cranberry Lemonade 11.2-oz = 220/5-points
Mike's Hard Lite Lemonade = 98/2-points

Sky Blue, 12-oz==235/5-points
Smirnoff:
Smirnoff Balc label, 12-oz=== 240/5-points
Smirnoff Ice, 12-oz== 240/5-points
Smirnoff Raw, (all flavors)== 230/4.5-points
Smirnoff Triple Black, 12-oz= 216/4-points
Smirnoff Twist, Citrus, 1-oz= 100/2-points
Smirnoff Twists, 1-oz*
*-Cranberry, 1-oz= 69/1-point
*-Greenapple, 1-oz= 69/1-point
*-Lemon, 1-oz= 69/1-points
*-Orange, 1-oz= 60/1-point
*-Vanilla 1-oz= 69/1-point
*-Watermelon, 1-oz =69/1-point
Smirnoff Twisted:*
*-Cranberry, 12-oz== 182/4-ponts
*-Greenapple,12-oz== 191/4-points
*-Mandarian Orange,12-oz== 182/4-points
*-Raspberry, 12-oz== 182/4-points
Smirnoff Twisted V:*
*-Raspberry 12-oz= 182/4-points

Thin Ice, 12-oz==90/2-points

Spirits & Liquor
(brand, oz ==calories/points

Amaretto (1.5-oz)=========== 118/2-points
Apricot Brandy (1 fl-oz) === 80/2-points
Bacardi Rum(2.5 fl oz) ======== 120/2-points
Bacardi Rum, Superior (1.5-oz) ==97/2.5-points
Bacardi Rum, Limon (1.5-oz) =====99/2.5-points
Bacardi Rum, 8 (1.5-oz) =======101/2.5-points
Bacardi Rum, 151 (1.5-oz) =====182/4-points
Barardi Rum, Anejo (1.5-oz) ===98/2.5-points
Barardi Rum, Gold (1.5-oz) ====97/2.5-points
Barardi Rum, Solera (1.5-oz)===93/2.5-points
Barardi Rum, O (1.5-oz) ======102/2.5-points
Barardi Rum, Coconut (1.5-oz)==100/.5-points
Barardi Rum, Vanilla (1.5-oz)==97/2.5-points
Bacardi Rum, Razz (1.5oz) ==== 108/2.5-points
Bacardi Island Breeze:
Key Lime, 1.5-oz = 51/1.5-point
Coconut, 1.5-oz = 68/1.5-point
Wild Berry, 1.5-oz = 48/1.5-point
Cosmopalitan, 1.5-oz = 63/1-point
Skinny Pina Colada, 1.5-oz = 68/1.5-points

Broubon, 84 proof 1 jigger = 69/1-point
Brandy, 100 proof 1 jigger = 125/3-points
Brandy, 94 proof 1 jigger == 115/2-points
Campari (1.5 fl-oz) ======== 120/2-points
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum 2-oz=120/2-points
Captain Morgan Parrot Bay 1-oz=66/1.5-points
Cinzano Dry Vermouth (1-oz)= 32/1-point
Curacao (1.5 fl-oz) ======== 110/2-points
Drambuie (1.5 fl-oz) ======= 165/3-points
Dry Vermouth (6-oz)========= 195/4-points
Gin 100 proof 1 jigger ===== 125/3-points
Gin 94 proof 1 jigger ====== 115/2-points
Godiva White Chocolate Liquor 1.5-oz 180/4-points
Jagermeister (1-oz) ======== 113/2-points
Kahlua ===================== 135/3-points
Irish Cream ================ 117/3-points
Kirsch (1.5 fl-oz) ========= 125/3-points
Pernod (1.5 fl-oz) ========= 120/2-points
Rum 100 proof 1 jigger ===== 125/3-points
Rum 94 proof 1 jigger ====== 115/3-points
Rye Whiskey, 1 jigger ====== 69/1-points
Scotch Whiskey 1 jigger ==== 115/3-points
Sloe Gin (1.5 fl-oz) ======= 125/3-points
Southern Comfort (1.5 fl-oz)= 97/2-points
Tequila 1 jigger =========== 115/2-points
Vodka 100 proof 1 jigger === 125/3-points
Vodka 94 proof 1 jigger ==== 115/2-points
Vodka Blue UV, 1-oz ======== 60/1.5-points
Vodka Grey Goose, 1-oz ===== 60/1.5-points
Vodka, Skyy, all flavors 1-oz=60/1.5-points
Whisky 100 proof 1 jigger == 125/3-points
Whisky 94 proof 1 jigger === 115/2-points

Cocktails:
drink,oz==Calories/points

Amaretto Sour (1.7-oz) === 170/3.5-points
Alexander (2.5 fl oz) ==== 180/4-points
B-52 (1-oz)=============== 92/2-points
Bahama Mama, (8-oz)======= 300/5.5-points
Bazookz, (2.3-oz)========= 175/4-points
Black Jack, (3.5-oz)====== 186/4-points
Black Russian (3 fl oz) == 250/5-points
Bloody Mary (5 fl oz) ==== 120/3-points
Bourbon & diet Soda (4 fl oz) = 105/2-points
Boxcar, (3.8 fl oz)======= 375/8-points
Buttery Nipple, 1.5-oz==== 130/3-points
Chocolate Martini, 6-oz == 438/8/-8.5 points
City Slicker, 3-oz ======= 193/4.5-points
Cosmo, 4-oz ============== 200/4.5-points
Cosmopolitan cocktail 2.5-oz= 170/3-points
Cotton Candy, 12-oz ====== 207/4.5-points
Daiquiri (2.7 fl oz) ===== 166/3-points
Frozen Melon Balls, 4.2-oz= 187/4-points
Fussy Navel (4 fl oz) ==== 120/2-points
Gin Rickey (7 fl oz) ===== 115/2-points
Gin & Tonic (7.5 fl oz) == 170/3-points
Gin & diet Tonic (7.5-oz)= 115/2.5-points
Godiva Chocolate Martini (6-oz)=438/9-points
Grasshopper (2.3 fl oz) == 208/4-points
Kahlua Mudslide ========== 440/9-points
Key Lime Martini 4-oz===== 167/3.5-points
High Ball (8 fl oz) ====== 165/3-points
Hummingbird, (5.5-oz)===== 374/7-points
Hurricane, (15-oz)======== 593/12-points
Irish Car Bomb, (12-oz) == 237/5-points
Jager Bomb (13-oz) ======= 219/4.5-points
Jell-0 Shots 1.5-oz ====== 90/2.5-points
Jolly Rancher, (3.4-oz)=== 184/4-points
Lemon Drop, (1-oz) ======= 35/1-points
Liquid Viagra (5-oz)====== 151/3-points
Long Island Ice Tea 12-oz- 789/16-points
Love Potion, (5-oz) ====== 279/6-points
Mai Tai (4.5 fl oz) ====== 310/6-points
Malibu Bay Breeze (5.5-oz)= 140/3-points
Manhattan (2.5 fl oz) ==== 130/3-points
Margarita (3 fl oz) ====== 170/3-points
Margarita 8-oz glass ===== 453/9-points
Margarita 12-oz glass ==== 680/11=points
Margarita frozen 12-oz === 739/15=points
Margarita, frozen strawberry 8-oz glass =424/9-points
Martini (2.5 fl oz) ====== 155/3-points
Martini Apple (3-oz) ===== 155/3.5-points
Martini Dirty (4.5-oz)==== 240/5-points
Martini Godiva Chocolate 6-oz= 438/8.7fat= 10-points
Martini Chocolate (2.5-oz)= 188/4-points
Martini Vodka, (2.5-oz)=== 127/3-points
Melon Ball, (7-oz) ======= 297/6-points
Midori Sour (6-oz)======== 219/4.5-points
Mint Julep (10 fl oz) ==== 215/5-points
Mojito (8-oz) glass ====== 214/4.5-points
Mudslide, (2-oz) ========= 202/6.4fat/5-points
Old Fashioned (4 fl oz) == 180/4-points
Pina Colada (6 fl oz) ==== 644/6-points
Purple Haze, (1-oz) ====== 103/2-points
Red White & Blue, (6-oz)== 296/6-points
Rusty Nail, (2-oz)======== 135/3-points
Rum and Coke (10-oz) ===== 356/7-points
Rum and diet Coke (10-oz)= 115/2.5-points
Scooby Snack, (3-oz) ===== 209/4.5-points
Screwdriver (7 fl oz) ==== 208/4-points
Sex on the beach (2.5-oz)== 143/3-points
Sex on the beach (4.2-oz)== 292/6-points
Sidecar, (2-oz) ========== 117/2.5-points
Singapore Sling (8 fl oz)= 230/5-points
Sloe Gin Fizz (8 fl oz) == 120/2-points
Strawberry Ice (4.5-oz) == 233/5-points
Tequila Sunrise (5.5 fl oz)=190/4-points
Tom Collins (7.5 fl oz) == 120/2-points
Virgin Mary (4.1-oz) ===== 22/.5-points (best point drink)
Washinton Apple shot, 1-oz= 53/1.5-points
Water Moccasin (3-oz) ==== 175/4-points
Whisky Sour (4 fl oz) ==== 170/3-points
White Russian (3.5 fl oz)= 270/5-points


Liqueurs:
servings (1.5-oz)=Calories/points

Anisette (3/4 fl oz) ==== 75/2-points
B & B (1 fl oz) ========= 95/2-points
Benedictine (3/4 fl oz)== 70/1-points
Brandy (fruit flavored)== 130/3-points
Brandy coffee =========== 132/3-points
Cherry Hering =========== 120/2-points
Creme de Almonde ======== 150/3-points
Creme de Banana ========= 145/3-points
Creme de Cacao ========== 150/3-points
Creme de Cassis ======== 120/2-points
Creme de Menthe ======== 185/4-points
Curacao (3/4 fl oz) ==== 55/1-point
Drambuie ============== 165/3-points
Frangeligo (1-oz) ===== 110/2-points
Gin Citrus ============ 115/2-points
Kirsch ================ 125/3-points
Maraschino ============ 110/2-points
Peppermint Schnapps === 125/3-points
Pernod/Ricard ========= 115/2-points
Sloe Gin ============== 125/3-points
Southern Comfort ====== 180/4-points
Tequila Rose (1-oz)==== 69/1.3-points
Tia Maria ============= 138/3-points
Vodka Citrus ========== 150/3-points


Wine:
Note: most restaurants serve 6-oz of wine, and the points listed are for 4-oz. (weight watchers serving size)
(4 fl oz) Calories/points

Arbor Mist, All flavors 80/2-points
Arbor Mist, 4 pack,6.3 oz bottles= 126/3-points
Beaujolais ============ 95/2-points
Bordeaux, red ========= 95/2-points
Burgundy, red ========= 95/2-points
Burgundy, white ==== 90/2-points
Cabernet Sauvignon = 90/2-points
Chablis ============ 85/2-points
Champagne, dry ===== 105/2-points
Champagne, pink ==== 100/2-points
Champagne, 1 bottle= 531/10.5-points
Chardonnay ========= 90/2-points
Chianti ============ 100/2-points
Fre, 8-oz ========== 60/1.5-points
Liebfraumilch ====== 85/2-points
Madeira ============ 160/3-points
Marsala ============ 80/2-points
Merlot ============= 95/2-points
Mosell ============= 100/2-points
Muscatel =========== 160/3-points
Plum Wine ========== 80/2-points
Port, ruby ========= 190/4-points
Port, white ======== 170/3-points
Reisling =========== 90/2-points
Rhone ============== 95/2-points
Rose =============== 95/2-point
Sangria ============ 115/2-points
Sauterne =========== 115/2-points
Sauvignon Blanc ==== 80/2-points
Sherry ============= 140/3-points
Soke 1/2 cup ======= 99/3-points
Sotter Home ======== 80/2=points
Tokay ============== 165/3-points
Zinfandel, red ===== 90/2-points
Zinfandel, white === 80/2-points

Red or White Wine, 1 bottle (750 ml) = 506.8/10-points
Red or White Wine, 1 mini bottle (187 ml)= 131/3-points
Chaianti Wine, 1 bottle (750 ml) - 634/13-points
Maderia Wine, 1 bottle (750 ml) - 1014.4/20-points
Port Ruby, 1 bottle (750 ml) - 1172.9/23-points
Port White, 1 bottle (750 ml)- 1065.12/21 points
Sangra Wine, 1 bottle (750 ml) - 729/15-points
Tokay Wine, 1 bottle (750 ml) - 1046.1/21-points

Wine Coolers:

Bacardi Breezer, Twist== 100/2-points
Bartles & Jaynes:*
*-Berry, Kiwi strawberry,=== 230/5-points
*-Fuzzy Naval ====274/5-points
*-Original,=== 210/4-points
*-Strawberry Daiquiri=== 230/5-points
Boones,
Fram Wine,=== 150/3-points
Sangra,=== 190/4-points
Snow Creek Berry, ===150/3-points
Strawberry Hill,=== 190/4-points
Sun Peach, ===150/3-points
Ernest & Julio Gallo 4-oz (ALL) ===2-points
Seagrams Coolers, All 12-oz ===150/3-points



Wine Spritzer

One 3.5oz glass of wine contains about 80/=2pts
One 5oz glass of wine contains about 100/=2pts
One 5oz glass of light wine contains about 80/=2pt
One 12oz wine spritzer contains about 120/=2pts
A wine spritzer with 2oz of wine and 6oz of selzter =2pts contains about 40 calories,=1pt
A white wine spritzer with 4 oz. white wine topped with club soda) - 80 calories,= 2pts





This is a great tasting, thick, hearty Italian soup, that is rich in fiber and nutritious. Great to make on a cold weeknight because it's super quick and easy to prepare. Some can pureeing your beans~ If you prefer your beans whole, you can skip that step. Leftovers can be frozen. Serve this with a piece of Italian bread on the side and top with your favorite grated cheese. For an extra special treat, top this with a slice of melted Alpine Lace Swiss, delicious! Vegetarians can use vegetable broth instead.

Pasta n' Beans

Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 5 large bowls • Serving Size: about 2 cups • Points: 5 pts
Calories: 254.5 • Fat: 3.4 g • Protein: 10.3 g • Carb: 47.5 g • Fiber: 6.8 g

1 tbs olive oil
1/2 onion
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped

1 15 oz can cannellini beans
15 oz can tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes

1 large bay leaf
1 tbsp basil
1 tbsp parsley
1 tsp oregano
2 (14 oz each) cans fat free chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarians)
2 cups water

salt and pepper to taste
1-1/2 cups (6 oz) dry Ditalini pasta or other small pasta
Grated Parmigiano or Romano (optional)
In a deep pot, saute onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat.

Blend the can of beans with one can water in electric blender until almost smooth.

Add blended beans to pan then add the can of tomato sauce, celery, carrots, chicken broth, basil, bay leaf, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper. Add 1 cup water and bring to slow boil. Let simmer for 20 minutes stirring occasionally. Add pasta and cook uncovered until pasta is al dente, according to pasta directions.

Ladle soup into bowls and top with grated cheese (extra pts

The stuff that matters......

Tell me what matters to them.......they love each other...:)

Well, that means a lot to me....my family, health, job, home, dog, ME......maybe all not in that order... giggle...giggle :) What is your most valuable thing to you......maybe its your hair color...? hey where is my brown hair going by the way? This sucks. Oh well ,anyway....maybe you like me find it is my health... WHAT?...not your family? you ask...If I have my health most of the time everything else falls into place....most of the time..:) I have also found being thinner I have a ton more energy to deal with daily routines or running around with the grand kids!

EASY-EASY GRILLED MUSHROOMS
Hands-on Time: 5 minutes .Time to table: about 30 minutes. Serves: about 8
1 pound fresh mushrooms, washed and trimmed
16 ounces Italian dressing, regular or low-fat or non-fat (any ol' cheap bottle of Italian dressing will do)
In a large heat-proof skillet, arrange the mushrooms in a single layer. Cover with the Italian dressing. Place on a hot grill with the lid closed for about 25 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. To serve, place in the center of the table with skewers on the side. Enjoy!
Stovetop Option: I've also cooked the mushrooms on the stove, when the grill is busy with the main course. They're good, just not 'quite' as good as cooked on the grill.

NUTRITION ESTIMATE Per Serving: 54Cal; 3g Tot Fat; 0g Sat Fat; 3mg Cholesterol; 777mg Sodium; 5g Carb; 1g Fiber; 4g Sugar; 2g Protein; Weight Watchers 1 point Nutrition estimate assumes low-fat Italian dressing and absorption of all the dressing, which doesn't happen.

This week its all about me......

Wow for those of us that are not selfish, that is NOT easy. Our W.W. leader this week wanted us to have this mind set this week. This has been a real challenge for me . I have had a lot going on....I know excuses...excuses.. But really~~ It is hard to think of me. It really is.

Set your mind to something, commit to it for a month, see how you feel if you truly commit to this goal~ Then a month from now~ Thanksgiving.....hopefully you will feel better~if not great!!!

I WILL BE CHECKING!!!!!! :)

One great idea~~~ measure yourself~track your exercise, in one month take measurements again . Look at your weight loss!!!

I understand your not a machine...for Gods sake it is the friggen Holidays~~~BUT lets see how good we can do! If you do great at exercise, switch it up, try something new! YOU WILL SEE RESULTS!!!!

Weight Watchers Turkey Burgers

Makes 4 servings
Ingredients3/4 lb ground turkey

1/3 cup Monterey Jack cheese

2 scallions or green onions,

chopped1 tablespoon ketchup

1 tablespoon soy sauce1/

4 teaspoon garlic powder1/

4 teaspoon pepper
In a bowl, combine all the ingredients (except the cheese).

2. Blend in the cheese.

3. Form into 4 patties.

4. Spray a frying pan with cooking spray.

5. Cook the patties until done.

6. Serve on hamburger buns with lettuce and tomatoes.
WW POINTS per serving: 4

Nutritional information per serving: 171 calories, 9.9g fat, 0.3g fiber