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Dotti's Newsletter |
October 5, 2006 |
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Issue #009 |
WelcomeHi everyone! How was September? It sure did fly by didn't it? I cannot believe it is October already. Why is it the older you get the faster time goes by?On a personal note I have to tell you guys, our Alaskan Cruise was absolutely everything I had hoped for and more. I was pampered and truly felt "special" the whole time. Our ship, Holland America msWesterdam, was heading to the Caribbean after dropping us off in Seattle and I really wanted to stay on for that cruise and fly back from Florida. Of course, it was time to get back to reality so that was not an option but it's sure nice to dream, isn't it? Okay everyone, it's time to go grab your water and find a comfy chair. Don't forget to SMILE and remember that this is YOUR time for YOU. HalloweenWith not even a month to go before Halloween arrives, the stores are bombarding us with costumes, decorations and of course, the treats. It seems you cannot even get out of the store without seeing the treats offered.How many of us have walked by the treats and said, "I'll get them now so I don't have to get them at the last minute"? Now, honestly answer this question, "How many of us did buy the treats early and have already gotten into them?" I know that I've done that in the past but no more. I've learned that there will be plenty available Halloween day and most times, on sale! So, what can we do to have a fun Halloween and keep our weight loss goals front and center? Here are a few suggestions that I've learned through my 8 years on this wonderful Journey. ♦ Keep yourself busy getting your house ready for the trick or treaters; they will love it and you'll have fun doing it plus you are 'moving.' ♦ Make sure you get your sleep and keep your stress level low; exhaustion and being stressed are sure ways to overeat. ♦ If you are going to be giving out candy, buy it on Halloween day if possible. ♦ Keep a bowl of popcorn and platter of veggies within reach when handing out candy. ♦ Buy Halloween candy that you don't like. ♦ Take leftover candy to a shelter. ♦ Drink lots of water; in fact, always have water close by. ♦ Eat before your Halloween party; that puts you in control of your food. ♦ Volunteer at the party to greet guests and make them feel welcome; keeps you busy so eating is not your #1 priority. ♦ Take a veggie plate so you'll have some healthy munchies. ♦ Don't be afraid to say 'no' when offered treats; grab your water and remember how good it feels to be in control. ♦ Make your own costume if you are going to a costume party. As you can see below my costume was not made for 'eating' but I sure did have fun wearing it - lots of laughs & good times with little chance of blowing my program! BTW ~ I've won first place more than once with this fun costume.
The most important thing to remember is that Halloween is just another day. The candy you would eat on Halloween is candy you can get on any day so why do you have to eat it on Halloween? It's because it's what we do on Halloween. Guess what? You can change what you do on Halloween. No one is putting that candy or those treats in your mouth. You have the strength to say no—each and every one of you. Do you honestly think that you are having less of a good time because you don't indulge in the treats? Of course not, so why indulge? If you go to your Halloween celebration already satisfied from your 'controlled' meal at home you will have more time to focus on your friends and family. You will not be focused on the 'treats'. Having your water with you at all times reminds you that you are in control. It also keeps you satisfied and gives you a full feeling helping you to overcome the need for a 'treat'. This year Al and I will be home for Halloween night. Instead of buying Halloween candy this early we have been shopping for ways to dress up the house and walkway in anticipation of our trick or treaters. It's been so much fun and the 'treat' side of it hasn't even come into question at this time. We are more excited about the pumpkins, skeletons, ghoulish sounding doorbell and how our visitors will like it. I will most likely be buying Annabelle's Mini ABBA ZABBA, Big Hunk Bars and Look Bars as they are not a redlight food for me and one I enjoy now and then. At 50 calories each they are an On Program snack that I can freeze and enjoy whenever I wish. On the other hand, if these were redlight foods they would NOT come into my house. Do yourself a favor ~ do not bring any candy into your house that would be a problem for you. Sooner or later you will get into the candy and you will be so disappointed in yourself. I have found that by removing the temptations it is easier to stay in control. After all, we are all human and being human we all stumble and fall. This Halloween let's try to do everything in our power to stay in control and to remove any 'problems' that might get in the way of our Journey. Let's stay focused on the event called Halloween and not the 'treats' of Halloween. Laughter, good friends, lots of wonderful costumes and having a wonderful time is Halloween; the 'treats' are secondary. I've listed a few of the Halloween candy that will be floating around from now until Halloween so you will know just how much damage these little 'treats' can do. Quotes to Lift Your Spirits"Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it." ~~Lou Holtz"Our only limitations are those which we set up in our minds or permit others to establish for us." ~~Og Mandino "A positive attitude is a state of mind which is maintained each day through optimism, enthusiasm, and a belief in oneself and in one's true potential." ~~Anonymous Come Join the Fun! If you haven't already visited our Message Board, please take the time to visit. Our Zonies are the greatest and they are always willing and ready to offer support,  and friendship ~ 24/7 ~ Don't take my word for it - stop in and introduce yourself. You'll be glad you did!
On a separate note, our Message Board will be moving shortly to another server. We have decided to purchase vBulletin and set up our own board on our own dedicated server. The Administrators and Moderators are working very hard getting the new board up and running. I will keep you all informed of when everyone will be moving over and where to go. I am confident you will be pleased with the move to the new board. Stay tuned for details. note: My Journey Back to GoalA little about my Journey back to Goal... As you all know I just got back from a wonderful 30th Anniversary Alaskan Cruise (1st time ever cruising) with Al and our best friends, Jim & Tammy, who were also celebrating their 30th Anniversary.
Comic ReliefIn the spirit of Halloween...
Top 10 Signs You're a Trick or Treating Weight Watcher 10. You know how many door knocks it takes to earn an activity point. The was originally posted by one of our members, Crazytrkr - Thank you Cynthia
Software You Can Use! 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. 100 Calorie or Less Snacksbased on averages of the brands available. Don’t forget to always check your nutritional label.♦ Peach, 1 medium [37 calories] ♦ Oyster Crackers, 10 count [33 calories] ♦ Mints, 1/4 cup [100 calories] ♦ Marshmallow, 4 regular [92 calories] ♦ Fruit Cocktail, water-packed, 1/2 cup [40 calories] ♦ Fig Bar, 1 [53 calories] DWLZ Cookbooks One and TwoDo you have your electronic copy of the DWLZ Cookbooks? 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. I think you are going to like them.Food FindsNow that we are finally getting some fall weather a warm cup of soup is so delicious. Below are a few low calorie options which are delicious and nutritious.♦ Traditional, Beef & Mushroom Soup, 1 cup (Progresso) [90 cal/1 g fat/1 g fiber/13 g carbs] ♦ Traditional, 99% FF White Cheddar Potato, 1 cup (Progresso) [100 cal/1.5 g fat/2 g fiber/20 g carbs] ♦ Traditional, Beef & Baked Potato Soup, 1 cup (Progresso) [100 cal/1.5 g fat/1 g fiber/15 g carbs] ♦ Traditional, Homestyle Chicken Soup, 1 cup (Progresso) [100 cal/2 g fat/1 g fiber/14 g carbs] ♦ Traditional, Roasted Chicken Italiano Soup, 1 cup (Progresso) [80 cal/1.5 g fat/1 g fiber/10 g carbs] ♦ Healthy Classics, Minestrone Soup, 1 cup (Progresso) [123 cal/3 g fat/1 g fiber/20 g carbs] What’s For Breakfast?Breakfast is usually the one meal I make myself eat. For some reason I am not hungry when I first wake up and so I have to just DO IT, if you know what I mean. I love a bowl of my favorite cereal, Trader Joes Soy & Flax Clusters and a cup of my Butterfinger Hot Chocolate.♦ Trader Joes Soy & Flax Clusters (Trader Joes), 1 cup ~ sweet and crunchy blend of Flaxseed Clusters, Flakes & Soy Nuts [[190 cal/3 g fat/6 g fiber/38 g carbs] ♦ Butterfinger Hot Chocolate (Yoplait), 1 packet [120 cal/3 g fat/0 g fiber/23 g carbs] Who Knew...Excerpts from "Who Knew?" by David Hoffman Our Journey is not just about weight loss; it's about constantly learning new things... The Hershey's Kiss got its name from the puckering sound made by the manufacturing equipment as chocolate was dropped onto the conveyor belt during the production process. Life Savers got their signature shape by accident, when the machine employed to press out a standard circular mint malfunctioned, inadvertently punching a hole in each. Some fast-food chains spray sugar on their potatoes, which caramelizes during cooking and gives the fries a golden color. One hundred shares of McDonald's stock purchased for $2,250 when first offered in 1965 was worth more than $1.4 million in 1995.
What’s For Dinner?I've had a very busy week so sometimes our dinner meal is take-out. Our favorite fast food is Taco Bell. Some good choices at Taco Bell are:♦ Taco [170 cal/10 g fat/0 g fiber/13 g carbs] ♦ Bean Burrito [370 cal/10 g fat/8 g fiber/55 g carbs] ♦ Tostada [250 cal/10 g fat/7 g fiber/29 g carbs] ♦ Pintos 'n Cheese [180 cal/7 g fat/6 g fiber/20 g carbs] ♦ Mexican Rice [210 cal/10 g fat/3 g fiber/23 g carbs] ♦ Cinnamon Twists [160 cal/5 g fat/0 g fiber/28 g carbs] ~ can't forget dessert Ways to Cut 100 Calories♦ Prepare 1/2 cup of steamed peas and cauliflower instead of one serving offrozen peas and cauliflower in cream sauce. ♦ Make a strawberry smoothie with 2/3 cup lowfat milk, half a banana and 1/2 cup of strawberries instead of having a strawberry milkshake. ♦ Have two meatballs instead of four with your spaghetti. ♦ Instead of 1 cup of regular cottage cheese have 1 cup of fat-free cottage cheese. PurFoods Fitness
Portion Size TipsMore ways to look at portion sizes ~♦ 1 tablespoon fudge is about the size of ~ a pair of dice ♦ 4 oz Champagne is about the size of ~ a cupcake wrapper ♦ Hot and cold beverages, 8 fl ozs ~ clenched fist ♦ Chopped, raw vegetables or fruit, 1 cup ~ size of baseball Website UpdatesAll my updates can be found on the Message Board in the DWLZ Website News & Updates forum at:US restaurant updates can be found at our Restaurants TOC page at: http://www.dwlz.com/restaurants.html Canadian restaurant updates can be found at our Canadian Restaurants TOC page at: http://www.dwlz.com/restaurantscanadian.html I have still more restaurants to update which will be done soon. For now, getting our new Message Board up and running has been keeping me very busy. I would like to thank Michele/Akasha and Vikki aka Purplenorsemen for all their help on updating the restaurants. GoodbyeNow it's time to say good-bye until we meet again. Have an awesome couple of weeks and keep smiling, no matter. Those smiles will keep your mood light and help those around you be cheerful. Remember you always have someone in Vancouver, WA rooting for you. You are never alone on this Journey.Take care until next time... Dotti
"I cannot relive yesterday and tomorrow isn’t here yet, so I will just deal with today." ~ Dotti
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Dotti's Weight Loss ZoneAnd 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 is open 24 hours a day, every day. Copyright and disclaimerCopyright DWLZ, Inc. - 2006, All rights reserved. This document may be reproduced freely as long as it is always reproduced in its entirety, including this copyright message, and the disclaimer below, and as long as it is always distributed free of charge.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. |
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