Core Beef Goulash2
		 POINTS® value |  6  Servings |  6


1 1/2 pound raw extra lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion(s)
1 large stalk celery (chopped)
16 oz canned stewed tomatoes
7 oz dry whole-wheat elbow macaroni (UNcooked)
6 oz canned tomato paste
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp table salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions

Cook and stir ground beef, onion and celery in 4-quart ovenproof
Dutch oven until beef is brown; drain. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Cover and bake in 350º oven until liquid is absorbed and goulash is
hot, about 40 minutes; stir. 6 servings

Are You Making These 5 Weight Loss Mistakes?
copyright 2001 by Greg Landry, M.S.

In years of working with people who were interested in losing weight,
I've seen five common weight loss mistakes that many of them make.
These mistakes often prevent people from being successful in their
weight loss efforts.  If you can avoid these, you'll greatly increase
your chances of success at weight loss.

Mistake #1 - Not taking the time to plan and prepare your meals and
snacks, and your exercise time.  This is a critical mistake and one
that the vast majority of people make.

Here's one example where this hurts your weight loss efforts: You
left for work without bringing your lunch or knowing where you can
get a healthy lunch.  In a rush at noon, you drive-through at the
Burger Palace and quickly consume 50 grams of fat.

You also failed to bring a healthy mid-afternoon snack, so you either
get a candy bar, or you're famished by the time you eat dinner at
7:00.  Because you're so hungry, you have much less control over
what, and how much you eat.  You end up stuffing yourself with foods
that are not
the healthiest.

Mistake #2 - Not exercising everyday.  Do some type of aerobic
exercise (walking, jogging, swimming, stationary cycling, aerobic
dancing, etc.) on a DAILY basis (preferably in the morning) for 30 to
60 minutes!   See my article about morning
exercise.. :Morning@...

Aerobic exercise elevates several of your body's hormones that tell
your body to burn more fat. It decreases hormones that tell your body
to store fat.  And, it gives your metabolism (basal metabolic rate) a
boost and burns calories.

Here's the bottom line folks - when you're sedentary, your body loves
to hold on to fat. It likes to "store" as much as it can.
Conversely, when you exercise, your body loves to "dump" fat.  It
does everything it can to get rid of fat. DAILY exercise!

Forget this twice-a-week stuff. Your body was designed to be active
on a daily basis.  When you are, the fat will go!

Mistake #3 - Not weight training consistently.   Tone your muscles
with weight training three days per week. Toned muscles look great
and they *supercharge* your metabolism causing you to burn more
calories 24 hours a day!  This should be done just after your aerobic
exercise session so that your muscles are warm and supple and less
prone to injury.

Mistake #4 - Expecting the scale to drop quickly, and thus becoming
discouraged when it doesn't.  You have to commit to consistently
doing the right things and it will happen. It won't be fast but it
WILL happen!

So many people give-up in frustration after just a few weeks, when
they may have been on the brink of seeing some real progress.
Progress is very motivating - don't quit!

Mistake #5 - Believing that they should exercise in the "fat-burning
zone."

You've probably heard it, "you have to exercise at a lower intensity
to burn more fat.. to get in the fat-burning zone." guess what, it's
a myth!

Here's how it got started.  Your body is always "burning" a mixture
of carbohydrates and fat for fuel.  This mixture tends to contain a
little more fat during lower intensity exercise.  Somebody took this
to mean that a lower intensity workout was best for losing weight..
not so!

It all comes from the same "pot".  It doesn't matter if you're
burning a little more fat or a little more carbohydrate at any
particular time in your fuel mix.  It all comes from the same calorie
pool.  The bottom line is, how many calories are you burning.

Moderate intensity exercise actually burns more calories in a given
time period.  For example, you may burn 200 calories during a 30
minute low intensity exercise session and 300 calories during a 30
minute moderate intensity exercise session.  Bottom line..burning
more calories is better for weight loss.

Moderate intensity exercise increases your basal metabolic rate (BMR)
more than lower intensity exercise.  This means that you'll burn more
calories 24 hours-a-day.

Here's the one I like!  Moderate intensity exercise gives you a
better "high"!  You know, the "exercise high" you get when your body
releases endorphins and adrenaline.  This can really elevate your
mood and is great for people who are depressed.

So, how can you know how intense your exercise is?  Your heart rate
is your body's "speedometer" and an excellent gauge of exercise
intensity.

Here's how to calculate your target heart rate range for moderate to
high intensity exercise:

The most accurate way to determine what your heart rate range should
be while your exercising, is to use the Karvonen equation:

First, determine your theoretical max heart rate (Max HR) by
subtracting your age from 220.

Next, determine your resting heart rate (Rest HR) by measuring it
first thing in the morning in a seated, resting position.

Then, determine the lower end and upper end of  your target heart
rate range:
(Max HR - Rest HR) X .60 + Rest HR = lower end
(Max HR - Rest HR) X .80 + Rest HR = upper end

For example, if you are 40 years old with a resting heart rate of 60:

Lower end of range
220 - 40 = 180 (Max HR)
(180 - 60) X .6 + 60 = lower end of range
120 X .6 + 60 = lower end of range
72 + 60 = 132

Upper end of range
220 - 40 = 180 (Max HR)
(180 - 60) X .8 + 60 = upper end of range
120 X .8 + 60 = upper end of range
96 + 60 = 156

So, in this example, your "aerobic training zone" or "target heart
rate range" would be 132 to 156 beats per minute.  That means that
for the majority of your exercise session, your goal should be to
maintain your heart rate within that range.  If you are just starting
your exercise program, you should be at the lower end of the range.
As you become more conditioned, you can move up in the range.

Avoid these five mistakes and you'll be on your way to weight loss
and fitness success!

copyright 2001 by Greg Landry, M.S.



Weight loss and fitness that works from exercise physiologist, Greg
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5 Foods That Fight Hunger Pains
WebMD tells you how you can eat volumes of the right foods and still
lose weight.
By Jeanie Lerche DavisWebMD Feature  Reviewed By Cynthia Haines,
MD
Cutting carbs, calories: You lose weight, that's for sure. But those
between-meal hunger Pains are vicious. Can you make it home tonight
without chewing off your hand?
For more than a decade, nutritionists have investigated this issue
of "satiety" -- feeling full -- to help us fight off hunger pains,
writes Barbara Rolls, PhD, in her book, The Volumetrics Weight-
Control Program. Rolls is the Guthrie Chair in nutrition at
Pennsylvania State University in Pittsburgh.
"Cut calories by simply eating less, and you'll feel hungry and
deprived," she writes.
Rolls' extensive research has led to this conclusion: By
strategically increasing a meal's water and fiber content -- with the
addition of fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains -- you
can dramatically cut the calories per portion, she tells WebMD.
Fruits and vegetables naturally have a high water content, which
allows you to eat more, because the food is "energy dense."
It's the grapes versus raisins concept: A cup and a half of grapes
equals ¼ cup raisins for a snack that is about 100 calories. The
water in grapes lets you eat more, so you feel fewer hunger pains,
she explains.
Also, a tiny bit of fat helps you last longer, Althea Zanecosky, MS,
RD, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association, tells WebMD.
Your system burns carbs in an hour or two, so the hunger pains hit
midmorning. "If you add a little fat to your breakfast, low-fat
rather than skim milk, or low-fat yogurt, or a smear of peanut butter
on a bagel, you're not hungry so soon afterward."
5 Foods to Try
Zanecosky and Rolls dish out their top "high satiety" suggestions:
1. Soup. Start with a broth-based soup (rather than higher-
calorie cream soups). Add your favorite cut-up veggies, plus a
protein such as beans, chicken, or fish, so you have all the elements
of an energy-dense, satisfying meal, says Rolls.
2. Smoothies. If they're made with low-fat yogurt and loads of
fruit, you're getting protein, fiber, and calcium, Rolls explains.
Smoothies have become a nutritional mainstay.
3. Pasta primavera. Start with whole-wheat pasta, and then add a
bunch of your favorite sautéed veggies, which "can be pretty darn
good," Rolls tells WebMD. "The more you increase the proportion of
vegetables to pasta, the greater the satiety. We've done a lot of
studies with these kinds of mixed casseroles or pasta dishes, and as
you add more veggies, you feel fuller."
4. Popcorn. It's truly energy dense, plus there's the volume
effect. "If you have air-popped popcorn (and don't add fat to it),
you get a huge amount. That's good because it gives you lots of
sensory satisfaction. There's research showing that the perception of
eating a whole lot can trick the system," Rolls tells WebMD.
5. Big salads. A meal-sized salad needs grated cheddar cheese,
low-fat dressing, plus an abundance of fruits and veggies to provide
satiety, says Zanecosky. "If I just have vinegar and veggies in a
salad, I'm not always full two hours later. When you add the cheese
and a little dressing, it stays with you."
Also, studies show that fish provides more satiety than chicken or
beef, Rolls tells WebMD. "It's likely the type of protein in fish
that makes the difference," she notes. Veggies, such as sweet
potatoes, white potatoes (with the skin), a handful of carrots, as
well as whole-grain breakfast cereals or breads, are also satisfying.
Tomatoes are water-intensive, so they are high on the satisfaction
scale. For a snack, combine a sliced tomato and a few pretzels --
plus a drizzle of balsamic vinegar or olive oil on the tomato. It
will have far more staying power than pretzels alone, says Rolls.
But beware of peanut butter: While it definitely helps keep hunger
pains under control, there's the big risk of eating too much,
Zanecosky cautions. Just a light smear on a bagel or apple is all you
need. Diving spoon-first into the jar is prohibited.
Published Oct. 18, 2004.

Barbeque Biscuit Cups
POINTS values per serving | 2
Servings | 8

Breakfast |
Ingredients
8 oz lean ground turkey
1/4 cup bell pepper(s)
1/4 cup onion(s)
1 cup canned tomato sauce
3 tsp McNeil Specialty Products SPLENDA (R) No Calorie Sweetener
1 tsp mustard
1/8 tsp black pepper
8 items Pillsbury Buttermilk Biscuit(s)
2 1/4 oz Kraft Free Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Instructions
Preheat oven to 400*. In a large skillet, sprayed with olive oil
flavored Pam, brown the ground meat, onion & green pepper. Drain,
then add the tomato sauce, sweetener, mustard & black pepper; simmer
5 minutes. Place each biscuit in a sprayed muffin cup, pressing dough
up the sides, to the edge of the cups. Evenly spoon mixture into
cups. Bake 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle on the
cheese & continue baking for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Serving Sizes Simplified

One way to help you remember what a serving looks like is to compare
it
with something familiar. Hopefully the following examples will help
you.

A single serving of vegetables is about the size of your fist.

A single serving of vegetables cooked is about the size of the palm
of
your hand.

A single serving of pasta is about the size of one scoop of ice
cream.

A single serving of meat is about the size of a standard deck of
cards.

A single serving of grilled fish is about the size of a checkbook.

A single serving of butter, margarine, peanut butter or cream cheese
is
about the size of your thumb (joint to tip).

A single serving of snacks (pretzels, chips) is about the size of a
handful.

A single serving of chopped fruit is about the size of a tennis ball.

A single serving of an apple is the size of a baseball. A larger
apple
would add one-half to one more fruit serving.

A single serving of potatoes is about the size of a computer mouse
(baked, mashed, etc.)

A single serving of steamed rice is about the size of a cupcake
wrapper.

Small changes can make a big difference. Choosing the regular burger
instead of the quarter-pounder burger saves 160 calories.

What body part would you most like to change? What part are you happy
with and hope doesn't change?

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JudyM

How to avoid 'unavoidable' holiday weight gain
There it is-the last cookie on the tray-and it has your name written
all over it. Looks good now, but how good will it look two weeks from
now, added to your hips and thighs?
      A fact of life everyone must face between Thanksgiving and New
Year's Day-unavoidable holiday weight gain. But is it really
unavoidable?
      According to Marianne Carter, registered dietitian in the
University's
Nutrition Clinic, there are several ways to help yourself during this
seemingly no-win season.
      Carter terms her tips "holiday survival." After all, she reminds,
"It's easier to gain weight than it is to lose it." Before you begin
the"battle of the bulge":

         * Don't go starved to a holiday party. Eat something light
before
           you go. If you arrive ravenous, chances are you will tend to
           overindulge.
         * Do not vow to eat nothing at a special event. This is a
setup for
           failure and subsequent guilt. Limit your selections
to "special"
           foods, that is, to new foods or foods you rarely have.
         * At special parties, try to pace yourself and eat slowly.
You will
           enjoy the food more and feel satisfied with less.
         * If you're invited to a holiday function, bring a
contribution of
           low-calorie foods, such as sliced fresh fruit or low-calorie
           desserts that you can enjoy.
         * Wear something snug to your holiday party as a reminder not
to
           overindulge.
         * Increase your activity level to offset extra calories. A
daily
           walk is a healthy habit to continue after the holidays.
         * Limit your intake of alcohol. An 8-ounce eggnog with rum
contains
           450 calories. Some suggested non-alcoholic alternatives
include
           club soda w/lime, tomato juice and diet soda.
         * If you are at a party with a buffet table filled with food
and
           desserts, stand on the other side of the room, away from
           temptation. Out of sight, out of mouth!
         * It's unrealistic for dieters to expect to continue losing
weight
           during the holidays. A more realistic goal would be to
maintain
           your present weight.
         * Most importantly, enjoy the other aspects of the holidays
such as
           being among family and friends, the spirit of the season,
           gift-giving, decorations, etc. Don't concentrate solely on
the
           increased availability of holiday food.

      Even with these helpful tips, no one is perfect.
      If, like many of us, a few extra holiday pounds make their way
onto
your body, Carter has several recommendations and methods to help you
get
them off.
      First, avoid fad diets, she says. Many people tend to look for a
miracle cure when one really doesn't exist. Counting calories really
isn't
a realistic option either, as this can become tedious and time-
consuming.
      More productive weight-loss methods include a combination of
eating
less food and doing more exercise, substitution of foods and a
realistic
approach to dieting, she said.
      Carter explained many studies have revealed that simply cutting
calories doesn't work. Instead, the ideal weightloss regimen combines
a
healthy diet with an exercise program. This will aid in losing the
weight
and keeping it off.
      It is also often effective to substitute high-fat foods with less
troublesome alternatives. For example, instead of cutting out desserts
completely, substitute a piece of fruit for a piece of cake. With
healthy
alternatives, one can still consume a good volume of food. Carter
noted,
however, that simply because something claims to have no fat does not
mean
that you can eat endlessly.
      Finally, although "diet" is a four-letter word, it should not
automatically assume a negative connotation. According to Carter, many
people associate diet with deprivation. "People automatically think of
'rabbit food' on a plate." A diet should mean a healthy, nutritional
balance.
      If, by chance, the scale registers the same weight on Jan. 2 as
it did
on Thanksgiving Eve, rejoice! The cheer of the holiday season should
not
come to a screeching halt; in fact, you have given yourself the gift
of
"weight maintenance."
      After all, Carter says, "If you can maintain your weight during
the
holiday season, you are ahead of the game."
                                                   -Jennifer Jones

Marianne Carter, a registered dietitian, is located in Alison Hall.

Thanks for sharing all those recipes and other things.  I hope you are
feeling better today!
Rhonda
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Thanks for sharing all those recipes and other things.  I hope you are
feeling better today!
Rhonda
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she has uploaded to the files area.  It took me awhile, but I
downloaded all of them and unzipped them.  Looks like some really good
recipes and other stuff.  You are really cool to do this!

Thanks,
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I guess the thing I'm always looking for and interested in is new low
point ideas or products. Such as Carb Focus chips, the entire bag is
only 3 points. Also Lays has a "light" potato chip out thats only 1
point for 20 chips. You can now get low carb tortillo wraps that are
only 1 point. Colonial Bread has a lite wheat bun for hot dogs and
hamburgers that only 1 point and you can get fat free hot dog weinies
that are only 2 points. (not good grilled because they srivel up to
nothing but good cooked on the stove). Any body else got any new
discoveries?
Linda


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Holiday Depression & Stress
The holiday season is a time full of joy, cheer, parties, and family
gatherings. However, for many people, it is a time of self-
evaluation, loneliness, reflection on past failures, and anxiety
about an uncertain future.
What Causes Holiday Blues?
Many factors can cause the "holiday blues": stress, fatigue,
unrealistic expectations, over-commercialization, financial
constraints, and the inability to be with one's family and friends.
The demands of shopping, parties, family reunions, and house guests
also contribute to feelings of tension. People who do not become
depressed may develop other stress responses, such as: headaches,
excessive drinking, over-eating, and difficulty sleeping. Even more
people experience post-holiday let down after January 1. This can
result from disappointments during the preceding months compounded
with the excess fatigue and stress.
Coping with stress and depression during the holidays
 	 Keep expectations for the holiday season manageable. Try to
set realistic goals for yourself. Pace yourself. Organize your time.
Make a list and prioritize the important activities. Be realistic
about what you can and cannot do. Do not put entire focus on just one
day (i.e., Thanksgiving Day) remember it is a season of holiday
sentiment and activities can be spread out (time-wise) to lessen
stress and increase enjoyment.
 	 Remember the holiday season does not banish reasons for
feeling sad or lonely; there is room for these feelings to be
present, even if the person chooses not to express them.
 	 Leave "yesteryear" in the past and look toward the future.
Life brings changes. Each season is different and can be enjoyed in
its own way. Don't set yourself up in comparing today with the "good
ol' days."
 	 Do something for someone else. Try volunteering some time to
help others.
 	 Enjoy activities that are free, such as driving around to
look at holiday decorations; going window shopping without buying;
making a snowperson with children.
 	 Be aware that excessive drinking will only increase your
feelings of depression.
 	 Try something new. Celebrate the holidays in a new way.
 	 Spend time with supportive and caring people. Reach out and
make new friends or contact someone you have not heard from for
awhile.
 	 Save time for yourself! Recharge your batteries! Let others
share responsibility of activities.

Welcome New Members,
I started this group as a file for my recipes, and decided to open it
up!  It has information on the Flex plan and the Core Plan.  Feel
Free to use the files I uploaded in the FIle section.

If there is anything you need, let me know.  I am an active Weight
Watchers member, a member of www.weightwatchers.com.

We will do our best to find the answers for you !

Hugs, Have A great Day

MaryM

Half an Hour
It's a start. It may grow on you.

All we really, really, really need is a half hour of warming exercise
every day. Not a major huff and puff. Not a huge commitment. A brisk
walk. 30 minutes. Moderate.
That's 15 minutes out and 15 back.
That's a half-hour sitcom on a treadmill or exercise bike.
You barely need to break a sweat. You only need to pant a little.
It's half a lunch hour. It's two coffee breaks.
It's just enough time for that casserole to heat through before
supper.
It's a dog walk. Decompression time with your spouse. A way to hear
about your kids' day.
It's not a huge time commitment.
What can a half an hour of moderate exercise possibly do?
Stave off heart disease, divert cancer, manage your digestion a whole
lot better.
It can help you sleep, keep asthma under control, keep arthritis at
bay.
It can lower your blood pressure, keep diabetes out of the picture.
It can actually help preserve your memory, not to mention your
sanity, keeping your stress in check.
Of course, it can burn calories, and make you a better burner.
It improves circulation, that little process that moves important
nutrients throughout all the tissues of your body. It feeds your
brain. It produces pain-managing endorphins.
In short, it gives you a life worth living, no matter what size you
are.
Don't wait to exercise. Start now. Just a half an hour each day.
Start with five minutes. Work your way up. You may find after a year
or so that without even trying you've pushed it to a whole hour now
and then, and once in awhile you even enjoyed it.
You deserve this. You deserve your greatest possible health. You do.

----- Original Message -----

From: Betsy Martin

To: wwturnaround@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2004 9:42 PM

Subject: [wwturnaround] new member

Hi, My name is Betsy and I am 42 years old.  I have been in Weight Watchers for about a year.  I have been on the turn around program for a month.  Betsy.  

I have checked and the is a WW meeting not far from me, think I'll check
itout  next week.  So, someone correct me if I'm wrong,  flex points is the
plan that give you a certain number of points for your food intake, you pick
the foods?  And core plan is eating from the core food list and you are
given 35 points a week for occasional treats and eating out or whatever.  Do
I have this right?

I personally think I prefer the core plan, I love fruit, and I especially
like that one can have potatoes, I really don't like meat that much, but I
need some controll, some rules to follow, left on myown, I feel I might make
bad choices, I mean 25 points a day could be spent on a Big Mac and fries,
not exactly healthy.

My name is Rhonda and I live in georgia, I am married, with two children 18
and 16.  I have been married for 20 years, I hope to gain encouragement from
this group, tips and menue ideas, and recipes.
I am around 181 now and wish to loose about  50 pounds.

Rhonda

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Cabbage and Beef Soup


1 lb  lean ground beef
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp pepper
2 celery ribs,  chopped
1 can (16 ozs) kidney beans, undrained
1/2 medium head cabbage,  chopped
2 cans (14-1/2 ozs each) tomatoes, diced and  undrained
3 cups water
4 beef bouillon cubes

In a  Dutch oven coated with nonstick cooking spray, cook beef until
no
longer  pink. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat;
cover and simmer for 1 hour.

Motivation
Meet the challenges

When you run from challenges you are rewarded only with excuses and
regrets. By contrast, when you seek out and confront those
challenges you are rewarded with success and accomplishment.

The sooner you confront your challenges, the more positive the
outcome will be. It will always be an effort. That's the essential
nature of challenge. But the longer you put it off, the more you run
from it, the worse the necessary effort will eventually be.

Stand up, step forward and walk out to meet your challenges. Put
yourself in a position of strength. Put yourself in a position where
you can gain from your own efforts. Be aggressive at meeting
challenges and you'll make the most of them. That's a whole lot
better than hiding from them and letting them drain you.

What challenge can you face head on and conquer today? It's out
there, and when you go out to meet it you'll be moving yourself
positively forward.