A 1/2 POUND?

Weight Watchers meeting was tonight. I took off everything I could including my jewelry before I weighed and I only lost 1/2 pound. I followed the plan faithfully. I think maybe it is because I was dieting before I went to WW and had lost 4 pounds and then I could lose no more. When I joined WW, the food they recommomended was more than I was eating. Hopefully this week I will be more successful. Of course my problem could just be MY AGE! That hurt! I have never lost weight easily. I know of a friend who is on Nutri-system and has been successful. It might be good as they mail you the food and you just eat it. I have to cook for my husband, so that would not help me get out of that. The following is a recipe that we received at the meeting last week. It sounds good. Come on over and we will make it.

Peach Mousse Pie

Serves 8

5 points per serving

Recipe ingredients

1 Keebler Reduced Fat Graham Cracker Crust

1 16 oz. package frozen unsweetened peach slices, thawed

1/2 cup sugar

1 envelope unflavored gelatin

1/8 tsp. yellow food coloring (optional)

1 drop red food coloring (optional)

1 8 oz. container frozen fat free whipped dessert topping (Cool Whip) thawed.

Recipe directions

Place thawed peach slices, including juice, in food processor or blender and process until smooth. Pour into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir together the sugar, gelatin, and nutmeg. Stir into the hot puree and continue stirring until sugar and gelatin are dissolved. If desired, stir in food coloring to create a peach color. Pour mixture into a large mixing bowl and refrigerate about 2 hours, or until mixture mounds when spooned. Stir occasionally. Beat mixture with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 4 to 5 minutes, or until light and frothy. Fold thawed Cool Whip into peach mixture. Turn into the graham cracker crust; cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or until firm.

Weight Watchers AGAIN!

I'vebeen a Weight Watchers Lifetime member for most of my life. I wish I had a nickel for all the times I have lost the same pounds. I need to lose about 20 pounds. This doesn't sound like alot, but when it's impossible (almost) believe me, it is alot. Today was a good day. I had no trouble staying on program (but the first day never is). I am thinking that this time might be different. For one reason, the online helps are fantastic. The Weight Watchers site not only includes a Points Tracker, but all the recipes and meals that you could possibly want. There is a recipe calculator where you can add your recipe and it will tell you how many points are in a serving. The manufacturers are in touch with the weight conscience also. More and more products are there to help. There are also many sites that cater to weight controlling. Tips and tricks are there--almost as many as for quilting! I will have to learn the points for all the foods, but I think that is the best plan. Foods are limited on the Core Plan which is the alternative method they offer you. I will eat plenty of veggies and try to stay away from lots of carbs and sweets. I know how-----------------

--------------just do it.

A Great Low Cal Dessert (and quick)

1 sheet of Graham Cracker (they also come in Gingerbread, Cinnamon, and Chocolate)

Spread 1/2 with 1 to 2 TBS. Lite Cool Whip (Also comes in French Vanilla, Strawberry and Chocolate flavors) and cover with the other half. Freeze and remove to ENJOY!. These are excellent and taste really close to an ice cream sandwich. This would also be great for a kids summer treat. A Weight Watchers treat. 1 1/2 to 2 points depending on how much Cool Whip you use.

Have a GREAT DAY--------