Happy almost 4th of July! I hope you all have a day where you can relax, enjoy and reflect! You all should be so thankful for every little freedom that you possess and never take for granted what a wonderful Country we live in! We should also resolve to take care of the land in which we live as well as take care of ourselves (weren’t you wondering where I was going with that?)! Let’s renew our commitment to be healthy now so that we will be here for a LONG time and can enjoy all the benefits that are available to us! Even if you do NOT weigh-in this week, please come to the meeting! It is so important to get the inspiration from your peers that are experiencing the same emotions and situations that you thought you were alone in! Mary Louise, Lucy and Ruth are definitely thankful as they were our Biggest Losers! Let’s all remember our next goal and work toward its completion! Start thinking about when we want to hold our Parties and invite any friends, relatives and enemies! Please encourage new members to join; there’s a good gift for you and the new member when that happens! Bring lots of friends and see you THIS WEEK, Renee Current Promotions All fitness products on sale for $5 off – 5/27-7/14 Featured product of the week 7/1-7/7 2012 Essential kit - $18.70 2012 Deluxe kit - $33.70 Your BBQ Survival Guide How to enjoy cookouts and outdoor parties on Plan. Article By: Diana Kelly and Lisa Thomas What do these words — charcoal, beer, potato salad, hot dogs, burgers, bugs and fireworks — remind you of? That's right, July fourth is right around the corner and throngs of people will roll out grills, dust off patio furniture, pack up picnic baskets and attend outdoor celebrations! If you haven’t done so already, now’s the time to plan a strategy for accommodating your favorite barbecue favorites. Can’t pass on the pasta salad or dessert platter? Use Mental Rehearsing, a powerful Weight Watchers Tools for Living resource to see what you will do, hear what you will say, and feel what you will feel when you encounter the actual situation. After you've got the mental picture of how you want to act at your next barbecue, get out there and do it! Attending a holiday celebration? Here are five ways to navigate through the offerings. Ask how the meats were prepared. It's no crime to ask the chef how she made her marinades and sauces; she'll be flattered by your interest. Find out if the burgers are lean and whether the "special" sauces involve fatty condiments. Go easy on the coleslaw, pasta and potato salad. These side dishes tend to be soaked in mayonnaise and oil. Better yet, bring your own lighter side dish. Browse our Recipes to find a healthier version of your favorites . Fill up on grilled fruits and vegetables. These low PointsPlus® value foods will not only satisfy you but help you meet your Good Health Guidelines too. Drink lots of water and go easy on the booze. Make an effort to drink more low PointsPlus value beverages during outdoor parties, especially in the afternoon when the sun is scorching. It's OK to have an alcoholic drink or two, but keep in mind that they won't help you stay hydrated and may weaken your healthy eating resolve. Participate in sports and other fitness activities. Whether it's taking part in a beach volleyball game, playing Frisbee or hanging out in the pool, you're better off staying away from the buffet table when you're not hungry. And don't forget to track your activity PointsPlus values. Favorite BBQ Foods and their PPVs Hot Dog beef or pork Hot dog beef or pork lite Oscar Meyer premium beef hot dog Nathans all beef hot dog Hebrew National 97% fat free beef franks Turkey Hot dog Turkey Hot dog w/ cheese Turkey Hot dog fat free ¼ lb lean ground beef patty(uncooked) ground beef patty frozen, 23% fat 4 oz veggie burger, frozen turkey burger, frozen, prepared jennie o turkey burger Trader Joes Ground Buffalo Steak Burgers, frozen patty 4.9 oz Hamburger white, plain Hamburger rolls plain, lite Pepperidge farms hamburger roll 100% whole wheat Hot dog roll white plain Hot dog roll lite Arnold select wheat hot dog roll Corn on cob 1 medium Corn on cob 1 med w/ 1 tbl butter Corn on cob 1 medium w/ 1 tbl Smart balance 37% light spread 5ppv 3ppv 7ppv 8ppv 1ppv 3ppv 5ppv 1ppv 5ppv 8ppv 2ppv 4ppv 4ppv 7ppv Macaroni salad ½ cup Tuna Macaroni salad 1 cup 3 bean salad ½ cup Carrot & raisin salad ½cup Cole slaw ½ cup 7ppv 6ppv 5ppv 8ppv 4ppv Chili con carne w/ beans 1 cup 7ppv 4ppv 2ppv 2ppv 4ppv 2ppv 4ppv 2ppv 5ppv 3ppv Italian sausage, peppers & onions 1 serving 12ppv BBQ Ribs (serving size 1/2 lb of ribs, recipe based on 4 lbs of ribs) BBQ Chicken (serving size 1/2 lb of chicken, recipe based on 2 lbs chicken pieces) BBQ chicken 1 5oz piece 13ppv Baked beans ½ cup Deviled egg 2 halves Sweet pickles 1oz Sweet pickle relish 1tbl Hamburger dill pickles 1oz 5ppv 4ppv 1ppv 1ppv 0ppv Potato chips 12 chips 4ppv Strawberry Shortcake with whipped cream 1 serving 7ppv 16 ppv 7ppv Fruit dip: Regular 6 oz containers of FF Vanilla yogurt and lime yogurt, 1 cup FF sour cream, 4 coconut macaroons, juice of 2 fresh limes, Splenda to taste. Put in food processor and blend well. Serve with any fruit … I especially love it with strawberries, cantaloupe, and green grapes. 3 PPV per ½ cup. Barbecued Ribs 4 Pounds Pork Spareribs, Fat Removed 1/4 Cup Vinegar 1/4 Cup Worcestershire Sauce 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce 1 Sweet Onion, Chopped 4 Cloves Garlic, Crushed Artificial Sweetener Equal To ¼ Cup Brown Sugar Or To Taste 1/4 Cup Dry Mojo Seasoning Salt And Pepper To Taste 1 Bottle Walden Farms No Calorie Barbecue Sauce Place the ribs in a large Ziploc bag. Combine the vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, onion, garlic, brown sugar, Mojo seasoning, salt and pepper in your blender and blend until smooth. Pour into the bag. Seal the bag, shake to coat and marinate the ribs overnight, turning often. Prepare your grill and cook your ribs slow and low 3-4 hours until done. Brush on the barbecue sauce about 1 hour before the ribs are done. 3 Ounce Serving ~ 4 PointsPlus values. Jasmine, Jackie (2011-10-18). Weight Watcher Diva 0-5 Weight Watchers Points Plus Barbecue, Grilling & Smoker Recipes (Kindle Locations 231-238). My Weight Watcher Cookbooks Publishing. Kindle Edition. ----------------Recipe shared by Anita … ParmesanChicken (Serves 4 - 4 PP Values) 4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb) 1/4 cup Zesty Italian Reduced Fat Dressing 1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Place all ingredients in large plastic baggie. Seal and turn bag over several times to coat chicken. Lay flat in fridge for 30 minutes to marinate. Preheat oven 425F. Remove chicken from marinate and discard bag and left over marinade. Place aluminum foil in pan and spray. Place chicken on foil. Bake 20-30 minutes or until cook through (165 degrees). 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