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Dotti's Newsletter |
June 20, 2008 |
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Issue #050 |
Welcome
...Starting with a poem by Al & followed by views from our 32 years of marriage Hunter by Grampy Al ...Al created this beautiful photo-movie of our grandson, Hunter James At the Zoo ...Also by Al—We love the Oregon Zoo in Portland and this photo movie is of our visits. We have been busy the last couple of weeks meeting with some of our Zonie friends and getting out with my brothers now and then. One thing I have notice since our cruise in May, is that my weight is now causing me health issues. They are knocking at the door, and if I don't get my act together, and lose this weight, the health issues won't just be "knocking at my door." So, today, Health Issues Knocking at the Door is my topic for our talk. It's time again for us to get together and have a nice visit. Let's find our comfy chair and get settled in. Don't forget your tall glass of refreshing water and your beautiful SMILE. 
Health Issues Knocking at the Door By Dotti How much do we have to endure before we wake up and smell the coffee? How much pain and suffering can we take? I can tell you all that I can put up with plenty as long as I get to eat what I want. Know what I mean? If your mindset is not right, all you can do is "go with the flow" until it catches up with you, and forces you into a healthy lifestyle, which will produce a healthy weight. What do you do when health issues start knocking at your door? How many of you are dealing with health issues that are slowly creeping into your lives? How many of you are to the point where you are truly scared of a heart attack? How about being in a wheelchair the rest of your life? Diabetes? These are all health issues we can get under control BEFORE they get through the door and become part of your life. I suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (not on meds at this time, trying to stay off them), fibromyalgia (I've learned to rest when I need to), osteoarthritis and high cholesterol. As my weight has crept up over the years since quitting smoking so have my health issues gotten worse. It is like it's going to be a toss-up as to whether I have knee, hip or shoulder replacement first. Not fun! So, if it's not fun, which I can testify it isn't, why am I not dropping these pounds? You and I both know that by dropping the pounds my knees, hips, shoulder and other joints will have less pressure on them meaning less pain for me. I know by dropping the pounds and having a healthier lifestyle will keep my ankles and feet from being swollen after a day out with family and friends. I received a magazine pamphlet from our local hospital the other day. It was called, Southwest Heart Check. Reading it really woke me up to just where I'm going to be in the not-to-near future if I don't' get going on my way back to goal. Here are the stats for the average number of heart attacks among women every year:
The Lifetime Risk... After age 40, the lifetime risk for developing coronary heart disease is 32% in women and 49% in men. As women age, the risk approaches almost that of men. Here are some stats that are mind-boggling (at least to me). Beginning at age 55, more women than men have high cholesterol levels. About 37 percent of women aged 45-54 have high blood pressure. More than 7 million women have been diagnosed with diabetes. Another 2.3 million have the disease and don't know it. After menopause, heart disease rates are 2-3 times higher. Why? It is because estrogen is believed to increase levels of high-density lipoprotein (good cholesterol) and reduce levels of low-density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol). Estrogen also boosts levels of a chemical called tissue plasminogen activator, or TPA, which dissolves blood clots. Did you know... For a 200-pound woman, losing just 6.5% (just 13 lbs) of her body weight can have a positive impact on heart health. Dropping just a few pounds, even if you are seriously overweight, will reduce your cardiovascular risk. Think on this... Eating a low-calorie diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains and increasing your level of physical activity will lower your heart disease risk—even if you don't lose much weight. The American Heart Association (AHA) has established the following specific goals for women:
Let's not. I have finally had enough of my pain and suffering. I hurt all the time and I know by dropping some pounds the pain would be alleviated greatly. I sat down and prepared a plan for success on getting back to goal, and I intend to keep at it until I'm there. I am so fortunate to have a very supportive husband, son, "bestest" friend, and all of you to help me along the way. I hope I can always be there for each of you as you find your way to your healthy lifestyle. Let's do it! Let's kick these health issues away from our door and out of our lives. Let's be the best we can be! Until next time... 
Dotti
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Come Join the Fun!  Do you want some extra support during your Journey? Would you like to have a place you can call "home," where you can be yourself? Our Message Board is just the place. It's home to all our Zonie friends who share their Journey experiences and are always willing and ready to offer support, laughs, friendship and ~ 24/7. Our DWLZ Message Board is at: http://www.dwlz2.com/forum/. Don't forget to register if you haven't already done so.
Food Finds LesserEvil Brand Snack Co. (www.lesserevil.com) I found the Maple Pecan, Black & White and the Classic at Whole Foods (formerly Wild Oats). They are delicious and really hit the spot.
Barbecued Beans This makes a great picnic food. It's great hot or cold! Your good health benefit is that plain, wholesome foods are good for us. Makes about 8 servings Ingredients—
Preparation—
Nutritional Value— Per 1 cup serving: 139.3 Cal., 0.6g Fat, 6.3g Fiber, 28.6g Carbs, 268.5mg Sodium, 6.2g Protein*1.5 (2) ~The New Good Fat, Bad Fat by William P. Castelli, MD & Glen C. Griffin, MD Penny's Low Fat Desserts
"It completely blew me away!"
Now we have 2 cookie flavors: Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Raisin! Intro price on Oatmeal Raisin... $33 for a box of 24 ($4 off thru 6/25)---$1.38 per cookie! No code required. See our website for more specials!
Motivation 40 Ways to Live a Better Life ~ this was sent to me by a dear friend of mine. Sure makes you think, doesn't it? We really do have a wonderful life.
Weight Loss is 90% Mental I use Dr. Roberta's Enjoying Weight Loss Hypnosis CDs as an important help on my lifelong Journey to a healthier me:
Want to know more?
— I honestly believe this is an answer to a dilemma that we all face. Come and read about it. Eggs and Cholesterol When recipes call for eggs, large eggs are usually the standard size used. Since extra-large eggs are more widely available many cooks will use them also. Here is the calorie break down for one egg...
One suggestion to stretch your eggs is to use additional whites. Egg whites are just about fat-free, and each one only adds 17 calories.* ~Change One by John Hastings with Peter Jaret & Mindy Hermann, R.D. * Today, I am strictly using Egg Beaters, my favorite being the Southwestern ones. Don't forget that many restaurants will substitute egg beaters for regular eggs; just ask. Software You Can Use! — And Now Available Online! Weight CommanderThe 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.
Guiltless Potato Fries These "fries" are delicious and save you tons of calories! On top of that they are delicious—about *3 pts.
Flavored Breadcrumbs, 1 tbsp [28 Calories, 0g Fat, 5g Carbohydrate] Comic Relief A lesson to be learned from typing the wrong email address: A Minneapolis couple decided to go to Florida to thaw out during their particularly icy winter. They planned to stay at the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon 20 years before. Because of their hectic schedules, it was difficult to coordinate their travel plans. So, the husband left Minneapolis and flew to Florida on Friday, and his wife was flying down the following day. The husband checked into the hotel, and unlike years ago, there was a computer in his room, and he decided to send an email to his wife. However, he accidentally left out one letter in her email address, and without noticing his error, sent the email to someone else... Meanwhile...somewhere in Houston....a widow had just returned home from her husband's funeral. He was a Minister who was called home to glory after suffering a heart attack. The widow decided to check her email, expecting messages from relatives and friends. After reading the first message, she screamed and then fainted. The widow's son rushed into the room, found his mother on the floor, and then glanced up and saw the computer screen which read: To: My Loving Wife Date: Friday, January 25, 2008 Subject: I have Arrived! Dearest Love: I know you are surprised to hear from me. They have computers here now, and you are allowed to send emails to your loved ones. I have just arrived and have been checked in. I see that everything has been prepared for your arrival tomorrow, and look forward to seeing you then. Hope your journey is as uneventful as mine was. Your Loving Husband Pizza Fit'n Free Note from Pizza Fit'n Free
Fish-Oil Supplements, Which One? Fish-oil supplements are an easy way to add more omega-3 fatty acids to your diet. A few of the benefits of taking a fish-oil supplement are:
Fish-oil consists of two main types of omega-3 fatty acids: EPA and DHA. Look for a supplement that contains both. Max EPA is a good choice—take 1000mg twice daily. If you already have heart disease ask your doctor about increasing your dose. If you are a vegan take flaxseed oil instead of fish-oil. Flaxseed oil is also an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. ~Cut Your Cholesterol by David Katz, M.D. and Debra L. Gordon Baja Bob's Cocktail Mixes ~ Home of the Original Sugar-Free Margarita Mix Note from Baja Bob's Try some Baja Bob's Sugar Free Cocktail Mixes today - What a great way to enjoy an occasional cocktail without any guilt! Enjoy and stay on your program! Enter Code dotti10 when ordering and receive a 10% discount...
Enjoy a cocktail and stay
on your Program
Did you know...? Our Journey is not just about weight loss; it's about constantly learning new things... Pick a Color Ever wonder why taxicabs are yellow? Believe it or not, almost all cars and taxis were black in the 1920's. John Hertz owned a taxicab company in Chicago at that time and was looking for a way to make his cabs stand out from the competition. Hertz decided to paint his taxis a distinctive color. He went to the University of Chicago and asked them to make a study of what color was the easiest to see at a distance. The result was yellow, and thus the tradition of yellow taxis began. In the meantime, ever-resourceful Hertz had another idea. There were cars sitting in his company garage that hadn't been converted to taxis yet. Why not offer his excess autos to people who wanted to rent a car for a brief time? Adding to his fleet by buying out a man who had started a small rental operation, Hertz went on to create the first major car-rental company in the United States. The Hertz Rent-A-Car company still uses yellow as its corporate color. ~Strange and Interesting Facts About Famous Brand Names by "Dr. Knowledge" Charles Reichblum 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: 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. Philly Swirl
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. A Note from Al— These pops hit the spot in the hot days of summer, which are just around the corner! They are only 10 calories each and they are very, very tasty! Dotti and I really love them, and our summer freezer nearly always is fully stocked with these treats. I just wanted you to know that they are for real, and they are REALLY GOOD—way better than 10 calories should have any right to taste! 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:
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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http://www.dwlz.com/eletter.html (You can also unsubscribe from Dotti's Newsletter there.) 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. Copyright and Disclaimer Copyright © DWLZ, Inc. - 2008, 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. *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. |
Good morning everyone! I'm going to wish you all a very Happy 4th of July since it is just around the corner. I do hope everyone has a wonderful celebration. We will be up in Spokane for the 4th, visiting our son, LeRoy, and our "bestest" friends, Jim & Tammy and their family. Our little Hunter James is growing up so fast.
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