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The growing popularity of the Weight Watchers Diet, combined with Baja Bob's incredible taste, has helped to push this cocktail mix leader into the mainstream. Baja Bob's newest release, Mojito Mix, follows their other popular flavors. All of the Baja Bob's cocktail mixes contain approximately 70-100% less calories and carbs than traditional mixes sweetened with high fructose corn syrup making these mixes the perfect Weight Watchers addition. Just In! Original Lime Margarita Mix – Singles Mango Margarita Mix - Singles Baja Bob has now made it even easier for us to have our mixes with us whenever we need them. You can now get Original Lime Margarita Mix and Mango Margarita Mix in singles! Throw them in your purse, keep a couple in the glove compartment; handy when you need them. All you do is add water and tequila and you’re on your way to a delicious drink that keeps you on your Program. You can use all 16 packets to make a half-gallon of this awesome mix for your guests. Staying on Program AND enjoying a cocktail (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) – without any worries of going off your Program – AWESOME!

Baja Bob's mixes are great with or without alcohol, allowing people who are watching their weight, or those who are forced to watch their sugar intake due to health reasons the opportunity to enjoy the great taste of a cocktail.

Baja Bob's cocktail mixes come in several flavors: Original Margarita, Wild Strawberry Margarita, Desert Key Lime Margarita, Crazy Caribe Pina Colada, Loco Lemon Sweet & Sour, Maui Madness Mai Tai, Cranberry Cosmo Martini Mix, Sour Apple Martini Mix, and more to come...

Enjoy a cocktail and stay on your Program

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Walking ~ 10 Reasons Why Walking Works

Walking on a regular basis can help you in many ways. Read below of the health benefits you receive when on a regular walking program. On top of all the health benefits, you will also lose weight – what a great added benefit! Why not start walking today?

• Stronger cardiovascular system. Regular walking can decrease your resting pulse rate, which in turn means your heart doesn’t have to work so hard to keep you going throughout the day.



• Reduced risk for a heart attack. According to a study conducted by Dr. Ralph S. Paffenbarger, Jr., it was concluded that a daily 2-mile walk can reduce the risk of heart attack by 29% or more. Walking lowers levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (the “bad” kind) and raises levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (the “good” kind). You can also reduce your risk of developing high blood pressure, which is a factor that contributes to heart disease and stroke. Guess what? If you already have high blood pressure, walking can help to lower it.


• A stronger immune system, which increases your odds of fighting off infection and disease.


• Increased bone density, which lowers your risk of developing osteoporosis.


• Increased circulation to your joints, which can result in less pain for people with arthritic joints.


• Reduced risk for developing type 2 diabetes. If you already have diabetes, taking part in a regular walking program can improve your body’s ability to process sugar (known as glucose tolerance), lower your blood sugar levels, and help you live longer.


• Increased mobility and stamina.


• Improved posture, resulting in fewer backaches.


• Stress relief and greater mental functioning. If you want to reduce stress in your life going for a walk is a great way to do so. Regular walking can also reduce feelings of depression and anxiety.


• Improved ability to stay strong and active through the years. Your balance is improved by walking, thus preventing falls and keeping you mobile. This will, in turn, help you keep your independence.

     ~Burn Off 10 lbs a Month by Stephanie Oaks

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Software You Can Use! — And Now Available Online!

Weight Commander

The Weight Commander is an awesome program for your Journey. I highly recommend it to all those who are on a Journey of their own. It is a wonderful program to track your progress on any weight loss program you are using. You can read My Review of the Weight Commander or go straight to the source and check out this great software by following this link to Weight Commander. He has many tips and ideas throughout his program, which will help you to be successful on your Journey.

And for those who don't feel comfortable downloading software, or who cringe when Windows gives them another unnecessary warning about running perfectly safe software, Michael has created a wonderful online version of Weight Commander, where you can always access your information with privacy, with no worry about trying to transfer it from computer to computer when you switch. You can of course still get the software version (which continues to work very well, even on my Windows Vista computer), but the online version of Weight Commander is a wonderful new option! You make the choice, but you win either way.

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The Power of 100 Calories

Did you know that gradual weight gain, on average, is caused by an extra 100 calories per day? That being said, it follows that by eliminating 100 calories per day and including more physical activity, may be all it takes to manage your weight. Here are a few tips to help make it happen for you.

5 ways to trim 100 calories from food:

1. Swap a 12-ounce regular soft drink for a diet soft drink or water.
2. Drink 2 cups of fat-free milk instead of 2 cups of whole milk.
3. Use 1 teaspoon of mustard or ketchup or 1 tablespoon of fat-free mayonnaise in place of 1 tablespoon of regular mayonnaise.
4. Split a small order of French fries with a friend.
5. Slice a typical piece of pie or cake about one-third smaller.

5 ways to burn 100 calories through physical activity:

1. Pedal an exercise bike for 13 minutes.
2. Practice some fast dance steps for 16 minutes.
3. Work in the garden for 18 minutes.
4. Walk briskly for 23 minutes (3.5 mph)
5. Clean the house for 25 minutes.

5 food and foot power combos to cut 100 calories:

1. Eat 5 fewer potato chips, and walk for 6 minutes
2. Eat one-quarter cup less of spaghetti with tomato sauce, and walk for 11 minutes.
3. Top toast with 2 teaspoons apple butter instead of 2 teaspoons butter, and walk for 11 minutes.
4. Spoon out 3 tablespoons less mashed potatoes, and walk for 13 minutes.
5. Skip 2 half-and-half creamers in coffee, and walk for 15 minutes.

      ~The Weight-Loss Bible
           ~Food Insight, International Food Information Council Foundation, 2003

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Comic Relief

Five Steps To A Healthy Diet

The Federal Drudge Administration is planning to issue a Guideline for Gourmets that advises you to:

          A. List your ten favorite foods.
          B. List your five favorite beverages.
          C. List all green vegetables that look like marsh grass, fur balls, or little trees.
          D. List water.
          E. Avoid A & B; eat only C; drink only D.

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Did you know...?

Our Journey is not just about weight loss; it's about constantly learning new things…

J.R.R. Tolkien wrote The Lord of the Rings as a single volume, and was annoyed when it was published in the mid-1950’s as a trilogy.

The “tornado” in The Wizard of Oz was a 35-foot-long muslin stocking, photographed over miniatures of a Kansas farm and fields.

Tinkertoy was invented by a tombstone designer and salesman [Charles Pajeau] who decided to try his hand at toy making when he noticed how much fun his own children had sticking pencils into empty spools of thread, then haphazardly assembling them into all sorts of abstract forms.

All Crayola crayon names appear on labels in lowercase because tests reveal that lowercase letters are easiest for elementary school students to read.

~Little-Known Facts About Well-Known Stuff by David Hoffman

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Al's Essays on Weight Loss and Maintenance

Al has written many in depth essays on Weight Loss and Maintenance and they are now available on the website!
You can find Al's Essays on Weight Loss and Maintenance at:

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DWLZ Cookbooks One and Two

Have you ordered your DWLZ Cookbooks yet? These cookbooks are filled with recipes that are Zonies' favorites, dishes that are delicious but on program, with nutritional information listed. This is two books in one package: DWLZ Cookbooks Volumes One and Two. The recipes are easy to make and don't use hard-to-find items. They are together in one PDF file, viewable in your free Acrobat Reader (Version 5 and higher). These also make wonderful gifts.

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Philly Swirl

Receive a 1 day shopping pass to Sam’s Club   To receive your FREE 1 day pass to Sam's Club from Philly Swirl, go to http://www.phillyswirl.com/aboutus/1day.cfm  Shop as if you were a member all day and don't forget to stock up on lots of Philly Swirl Pops! Philly Swirl’s Sugar-Free, Fat-Free Swirl Pops [10 cal/0 g fat/1 g fiber/4 g carbs] 0.5 pts

Every day is a good day to stock up on some great tasting Philly Swirl's Sugar-Free, Fat-Free Swirl Pops! They are delicious and only 10 calories.

Keep your freezer stocked with these great 10-calorie pops, which can be enjoyed anytime throughout the year. If you are interested in learning more about the Philly Swirl products please visit them at http://www.phillyswirl.com/ and drop them a line. They would love to hear from you. Psst...don’t forget to pass the word! We want to see these awesome Sugar-Free, Fat-Free Swirl Pops remain available to all of us on our Journey. Let's take the power we have to make a difference by passing the word about these awesome pops and keeping them available to us in the future.

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DWLZ Website Updates

Keeping Dotti's Weight Loss Zone current is a full time job and then some. Anytime you would like to find my latest updates you can find them at these links:

The DWLZ Website News & Updates forum— http://www.dwlz2.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=4 US restaurants updates are on my Restaurants TOC page— http://www.dwlz.com/restaurants.html Canadian restaurants updates are on my Canadian Restaurants TOC page at— http://www.dwlz.com/restaurantscanadian.html

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Goodbye

Until our next visit, always keep in mind you are never alone on this Journey. We are all here with you, right beside you, rooting you on.

Take care until next time...

Dotti   

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Dotti's Weight Loss Zone

And please don't forget to come and visit DWLZ!  

If you are not already a regular visitor, it is time for you to come and make yourself at home at my web page, where you will find lots of tips on losing weight, and help in picking out good things to eat at your favorite restaurants, while still remaining on program. We have motivation, success stories, and much more. It is a lot like Disneyland: you'll have lots of fun, and you could never see it all in just one day! However, unlike Disneyland, Dotti's [ http://www.dwlz.com ] is open 24 hours a day, every day.

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Disclaimer - This newsletter is not meant to be a substitute for any professional advice, guidance, or counseling. We are not doctors. Any information contained in this email reflects our own opinions and experiences. It is not intended in any way to serve as or take the place of medical advice from a physician.

    *Whenever possible, I calculate ALL my Points on my Offline Points Calculator in the Half Points Mode, which rounds UP to the nearest Half Point. This keeps my site consistent. All point values shown in BLACK are calculated with the 10-gram fiber cap [Original 123 Success Points]. When there is a difference with the 4 gram fiber cap calculation, I show the points value for that in RED.

Note: Points® is a registered trademark of Weight Watchers International, Inc. The Points® values displayed are not intended in any way to show an endorsement or sponsorship of any product or organization by Weight Watchers International, Inc.

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