WW ROCKSTARS Sun June 29- Sun July 6

[Reg]

Originally Posted by RenoMom

Hey guys give me some ideas for 4th of July WW style.

WE are going to the races and I need to bring food can't BBQ but dont want sandwichs for dinner, any ideas of low cal.fat but good eats for the family?

wow, that's a tough one for me. We always BBQ.

How about wings? Can you eat those cold? I like to marinate my wings in OJ, honey and BBQ sauce.

How about (my fave) grilled chicken in a salad with croutons and grated cheese ?

[Reg]

anyone know how to highlight text on a lap top sans mouse? and right click to get properties of pictures?

I managed to hightlight text, but no idea how I did it.

HELP !!

[Reg]

Reno....I found this on the WW site. I havent tried it, but it looks interesting, but not a fan of FETA....could try their substitution ideas.

Apple and Carrot Salad


side dishes


POINTS® Value: 1
Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 0 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
This fruity spin on slaw is just the thing for a hot summer’s day. Buy a bag of precut, thickly shredded carrots for convenience.

Ingredients
1 large apple(s), red, cored, thinly sliced and then cut into matchsticks
1 large apple(s), green, cored, thinly sliced and then cut into matchsticks
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, or less to taste
3 cup carrot(s), cut into matchsticks (many stores sell these precut)
1/4 cup chives, chopped
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, or more to taste
2 oz feta cheese, French-variety suggested, crumbled
Instructions
Place apples in a large bowl and toss with lemon juice. Add carrots, chives, oil, sugar, salt, pepper and cheese; toss to mix thoroughly. Yields about 3/4 cup per serving.
Notes
If you want more tang, use blue cheese instead of French feta (could affect POINTS Values

[oraki]

Originally Posted by Reg

anyone know how to highlight text on a lap top sans mouse? and right click to get properties of pictures?

I managed to hightlight text, but no idea how I did it.

HELP !!

Do you use the little touch screen? We have a laptop but I haven't used it in so long...I know our laptop has a square in the middle with a touch screen and then the touch screen has two rectangular buttons underneath it that you can click on to right or left click....okay that probably wasn't much help. That's the only thing I could think of.

[oraki]

Originally Posted by Reg

Only page 2 on a Wednesday ??

ROCKSTARS !!

Still upstate with whacky internet access.

Originally Posted by Reg

and, I would like to get us to page 3

Yeah I've been slacking this week. Sometimes it seems like there's just not enough hours in the day!!! I'll add some pages!!! I have a 3 day weekend!!!!

[Reg]

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Watermelon Granita
Starting with seedless watermelon makes this a breeze to put together.

5 cups roughly chopped watermelon (seeds removed)
1/4 cup sugar
2 Tbsp lime juice

Combine the watermelon, sugar and lime juice in a food processor fitted with a chopping blade. Process until the fruit is liquefied. Pour the mixture into three ice cube trays and freeze until solid.


Place the frozen cubes into a food processor and pulse on and off until the cubes are chopped and slushy. Yields about 1/2 cup per serving.
Number of servings: 6

Grapefruit Sherbet
Sherbet relies on egg whites, rather than cream, for a velvety texture. To segment grapefruit, slice off rind with a knife. Holding the fruit over a bowl, cut between the white membranes, letting the segments and any juice fall into the bowl.

2 cups grapefruit segments and juice
2 tsp finely grated orange zest
1 egg white
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
2/3 cup sugar

Place the grapefruit segments, juice and zest in a blender; pulse until pureed.


With an electric mixer on high speed, beat the egg white, cream of tartar and salt in a small bowl until foamy.


Mix the sugar with 3 tablespoons water in small saucepan. Boil 2 minutes without stirring. With the electric mixer at medium speed, beat this sugar syrup into the egg whites, drizzling it in a steady trickle. Continue beating until cool, about 5 minutes. Fold in the grapefruit puree. Chill 2 hours.


Freeze in an ice cream machine, following the manufacturer's instructions. Alternatively, pour the chilled mixture into a 9x13-inch pan; place it in the freezer 1 hour. Stir, breaking up any ice crystals; continue stirring every 15 minutes until slushy but smooth. Yields about 2/3 cup per serving.
Number of servings: 4

Strawberry Sorbet
Because many sorbets are fat-free, they're able to highlight the great flavor of fruit without costing you too much. This one features the luscious strawberries of summer.

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 quart strawberries, stemmed and quartered
2 Tbsp light corn syrup
2 tsp lime juice
1/4 tsp salt

Place the ingredients in the order listed in a blender; pulse twice, then blend until smooth.


Freeze in an ice cream machine, following the manufacturer's instructions. Yields about 1/2 cup per serving.
Number of servings: 6

Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough are the authors of Cooking for Two (Morrow Cookbooks, 2004)

[Reg]

Originally Posted by oraki

Do you use the little touch screen? We have a laptop but I haven't used it in so long...I know our laptop has a square in the middle with a touch screen and then the touch screen has two rectangular buttons underneath it that you can click on to right or left click....okay that probably wasn't much help. That's the only thing I could think of.

i never noticed those 2 buttons underneath....I'll try it

[RenoMom]

Thanks that ounds good but the family wouldnt touch it LOL. I think they are leaning torward Kentucky fried chiocken to go. Maybe Ill make a nice salad and bring with me.

[Reg]

Would you believe if I told ya I didnt like bucket chicken? I like the strips w/ slaw, mashed pots and a biscuit

Not a fan of chicken on the bone unless its a whole bird

[Reg]

babbs....did you ever get those Jeff scrubbs?

[Reg]

what does everyone have planned for the 4th ??

[Reg]

what does everyone have planned for the 4th ??

we will probably hang around the pool by day and catch the fireworks show at the hotel at night.

[PammyB]

Originally Posted by Reg

what does everyone have planned for the 4th ??

we will probably hang around the pool by day and catch the fireworks show at the hotel at night.

Enjoying the holiday from the comfort and safety of my backyard oasis!

[PammyB]

Reg, you can highlight text with keystrokes only by doing the following:

Move cursor to where you want the highlight to begin.
Hold the shift key and tap the right arrow key. You will see the letter begin to highlight.
Release the shift key once the text you want highlighted it highlighted.

You can go left, right, up and down.

[PammyB]

Check it out Rockstars! I did it! I made it to 140 the day before July 4th!!!! Wooooo-HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Only 1 more pound till 75, I suspect that is a few weeks away because you all know I like my holiday parties and stuff

[PammyB]

Only 26 more pounds to my lifetime goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[PammyB]

Rockstars, this is your friendly public service announcement to remember to drink all your water...drink a beer, drink a water, drink a beer, drink a water....

[ts1draft]

Originally Posted by Star123

Hi Ladies,

I just joined ww on saturday for the second time around and I'm glad I did!!! My weight was hitting a platque and I needed to do something about it. I felt comfortable at my first meeting back on the plan and everyone was really nice. I like the new flex plan which has more choices then when I joined 3 years ago, and the nice thing is it's familiar and I haven't forgotten how to use those points. LOL.

You'll have a great day!!!

Originally Posted by JoyS

Hi all, can I join this thread, just joined WW , started today on the Flex program

Originally Posted by Dedicated

Hey peeps! I got hold of the internet again....I can't wait to be able to just use my laptop....oh to be in America...lol

to everyone

we've missed you!

Originally Posted by PammyB

So, have I mentioned lately how much I LOVE my WW digital scale? Seriously, this thing rocks. I mean, a scale is a scale, right? NOT.

We had shish kebobs made with sirloin last night. I took my kebob...of course, the veggies were zero points, but how many points is that sirloin anyway?

I had the scale sitting next to me at the table, searched thru the database for beef, cooked, sirloin...put all my meat on it before chowing down and VOILA! 7 points. I knew one was enough (now, honestly, I would have known one was enough anyway, but I would have guestimated on the points).

Happiness.

I just got one, and it is pretty cool. It gives you more by weight than counting things like chips out. cool, more to eat!

Originally Posted by Reg

Only page 2 on a Wednesday ??

ROCKSTARS !!

Still upstate with whacky internet access.

are you having a good time....how is the weather?

Originally Posted by Reg

what does everyone have planned for the 4th ??

going to the in-laws on Saturday...hubby and I are alone for 5 whole days! it is going to be so quiet around here.

Originally Posted by PammyB

Check it out Rockstars! I did it! I made it to 140 the day before July 4th!!!! Wooooo-HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Only 1 more pound till 75, I suspect that is a few weeks away because you all know I like my holiday parties and stuff

Great job!!!

I jumped on the scale this morning and I hit 143.2 exactly. just what I was trying for. I only lost -.06 on monday's WI and I figured I was done for the week, so this is a fantastic surprise!

[RenoMom]

WTG girls on the losses

Our 4th plans are working on the shed then at 5 going to the races and watching the fireworks.

I actually love KFC Extra Crispy but its way too many points for me

[Reg]

Originally Posted by PammyB

Check it out Rockstars! I did it! I made it to 140 the day before July 4th!!!! Wooooo-HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Only 1 more pound till 75, I suspect that is a few weeks away because you all know I like my holiday parties and stuff

SUPER !! You rock

[Reg]

Originally Posted by PammyB

Only 26 more pounds to my lifetime goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Does anyone know what the deal is with getting your doctor to write a letter to WW to get a better goal weight for lifetime status?

I dont think I've been 124-155 since Jr High back in the 70's.....yea like 1978

[Reg]

Originally Posted by ts1draft

I jumped on the scale this morning and I hit 143.2 exactly. just what I was trying for. I only lost -.06 on monday's WI and I figured I was done for the week, so this is a fantastic surprise!

EXCELLENT

[oraki]

Originally Posted by Reg

Would you believe if I told ya I didnt like bucket chicken? I like the strips w/ slaw, mashed pots and a biscuit

Not a fan of chicken on the bone unless its a whole bird

Oooh I love chicken!!! Especially Popeye's....Hardee's pretty good too!! Okay now I want some chicken. Maybe I can find a ww friendly chicken tender recipe??? Off to look!!!

[oraki]

Originally Posted by Reg

babbs....did you ever get those Jeff scrubbs?

Hey Babbs!!!