Iced and ready to eat

Each cookie is 2 pts. Yummy!!


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On the rack

Fresh from the oven and waiting for icing.


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Making Ginger Snap People

Easy holiday cookies


This is the dough(1/2 recipe at a time). I will be rolling this out. Stay tuned.

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Points Plus has launched

Come in and get the latest info on our new program. New science has improved and simplified points. Get in don't be left out. Great news and great results. See you soon.


This is a hint.


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Thanksgiving eve in NYC

We made it to the city. Walked around Times Square with all the people, lights & excitement.
Getting activity points for T- day.

Harvest Time & Filling Foods

I couldn't help myself when I saw all these fabulous foods at Costco.


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Portion Size Does Matter

My trip to San Antonio gave me the opportunity to order proper portions sizes as their was no refer to put leftovers. Mexican food is a favorite so it was really challenging. This was one of my choices. Shrimp Tacos, delicious and point worthy. Just the right size.


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Cookies I can have on the house

Yes I said that. These are great cookies. They are individually package with 3 biscotti like cookies each. They are 2 pts per packet. Yummy with tea or coffee.


I found these at Costco.

Biggest Loser

This is my guilty pleasure. The weight losses are unreal but the food plan is good. The exercise is great just unrealistic amounts of time. I watch because I know what it's like to be obese. I enjoy helping people lose weight in a healthy way. 67 % of Americans are obese. We all need to come together and teach portion control and healthy living. Reach out and help teach those around you about food choices, portions, and good health. You can do it.


We can learn to eat healthy, exercise, and learn portion control.


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Point of Pride

I was so proud of my daughter
this weekend. After many weeks of training and significant weight loss, Heather completed the 15 k, yes that was 15 k and crossed the finish line after walking the 9.3 miles in 2 hrs 26 minutes.


This was a real lesson in taking a goal and breaking it down into small doable steps and accomplishing what you set out to do!!!! Way to go. Heather


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Sept 6th blog returns

The summer has gone fast and we have enjoyed the weather.
Now it's time to get down to business and finish off the year on a high note complete with a winning outcome.


Remember to include a planned indulgence in your week.
Life's too short to live on a diet.


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It's summer time and the living is easy

Nothing says summer like hot dogs on the grill
Try these 1 pt hot dogs. They taste great and paired up with the 1pt Subs it's perfect


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5 k at relay for life

Hey gang I spent a lot of hours this weekend at the relay. Saw many WW members past and present. Very emotional 2 days. So happy to see so many survivors.
We remembered my husband this year with black mustaches on his bags.


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5 k charms are HERE !!!!!

Please make sure you get your charm if you walked a 5 k.


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Tracking / essential key skill to weight loss & maintenance

If you bite it, write it. If you drink it, ink it. If you nibble it, scribble it. Get out your pencil before your utensil.

Don't forget to track consistently for atleast 4 days everything you eat and drink. Then share what happened at your meeting this next week.

Update!!!!!!!!!!!!

Primiere show of Last Chance Highway was on tonight @ 5:00 PM. Panda, now called Parker was seen on the first episode with litter mate Lee Lee, now Jolie. I love Shelly. What a wonderful woman to save all these helpless animals. Stay tuned for all 8 shows, especially, July 17 th. This will be the adoption show for Parker and my son, Sean. This show can be found on Animal Planet, channel 43 or 667 on Comcast.


This is Shelly when she came to NYC to promote the show. They filmed segments in Madison Park with Parker & Jolie. Looks like Parker is doing well inspite of her rough start in life.


Both sisters together again!!!!!!!

Chocolate Applesauce Cake

Recipe builder site not working.
I will attempt to get this recipe to you ASAP


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Walk It challenge

June 5 2010
Fantastic group of people gathered at 10th& Mill to walk our planned 5 k in Fairhaven.


First to arrive, anxious to get going.


Kathie couldn't keep her excitement to herself.


Everyone except four who decided to start early.





Here are tha dedicated four!
Good Job Everybody!!!!!!!

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News Flash

The TV show with my son will start June 29th on Animal Planet. The series is called Rescue Highway. Stay tuned for more specifics. I'm so excited.

Sean' segment will be the story of his adoption of Parker and her beginnings.


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Bergsma Gift Bags...Continued..

Here are the other two gift bag selections:

Bergsma Element Series

WATER
Source & Sustenance Of Life Itself

Symbolizes Motion, Purification, Wholeness, Health & Integrity

SEAHORSE

An Animal Of Flexibility, Patience & Persistence. Generous & A Harbinger Of Good Luck

Your Gift Set Includes:

Bergsma Water Gift Bag
Bergsma Water Notecard Set (10 notecards & envelopes)
Bergsma Seahorse 16 oz. Travel Tumbler
Bergsma Inspiring Bookmark - Signed By Jody!

$15.00 Per Set

Bergsma Element Series

EARTH
The Great Unifying Force
The Strongest Foundation Giving Nutrients To Grow & Flourish

FOX

A Wise & Skillful Provider. Opportunities Are Coming For You Full Of Love & Artistry

Your Gift Set Includes:

Bergsma Earth Gift Bag
Bergsma Earth Notecard Set (10 notecards & envelopes)
Bergsma Fox 16 oz. Travel Tumbler
Bergsma Inspiring Bookmark - Signed By Jody!

$15.00 Per Set

Relay For Life Fundraiser - Bergsma Gift Bag Sets

Dear Friends,

NOW ON SALE

Four Gift Bag Sets By The Jody Bergsma Gallery

$15.00 Per Set

This sale runs through to July 9th (Day Of Relay)

These sets are on display at our meeting center. Here are some photos to entice you!

You may purchase these by cash or check. Contact me at the center or email me at
paulablog@hotmail.com for more information.

Each Set Includes:

Bergsma Element Series Gift Bag
Bergsma Element Series Notecard Set
Bergsma BPA Free - 16 oz. Image Travel Tumbler
Bergsma Inspiring Bookmark - Signed By Jody!

Bergsma Element Series

FIRE
A Catalyst To Initiate Transformation
Incinerating What Is Unnecessary & Bringing Forth Materials Of Strength & Perseverance

PHOENIX

The Mythical Bird Of Metamorphosis & Positive Change During Times Of Strife

Your Gift Set Includes:

Bergsma Fire Gift Bag
Bergsma Fire Notecard Set (10 notecards & envelopes)
Bergsma Phoenix 16 oz. Travel Tumbler
Bergsma Inspiring Bookmark - Signed By Jody!

$15.00 Per Set

Bergsma Element Series

AIR
Symbolizes The Breath Of Life
The Flow Of Positive Energy Within You & Around You

EAGLE

"Safety From The Storm" Draw Encouragement, Strength & Comfort From Each Other

Your Gift Set Includes:

Bergsma Air Gift Bag
Bergsma Air Notecard Set (10 notecards & envelopes)
Bergsma Eagle 16 oz. Travel Tumbler
Bergsma Inspiring Bookmark - Signed By Jody!

$15.00 Per Set

Premeire Party Tonight

Who knows who will be seen at the p-a-r-t-y !!!!!!!!
Looking forward to this new experience. It has been another busy trip in the big apple. It makes me a little homesick for Bellingham. I so enjoy the visit but I am on audio/ visual overload when I am here.
I will also be missing my son and my grand dogs. I am going to concentrate on the day and enjoy every part of it today. In fact I am taking it easy today so I will be ready for the late night ahead.


Lots of publicity for the movie and the products all over town.


Who could resist this face?This is Parker who will be on the show "Rescue Highway" on Animal Planet next month.
Tomorrow will be my last day in the city. I will try to blog the party info before I get on the plane. If not I will as soon as I return.
I hope you all have been training for the 5k coming up on June 5 @ noon in Fairhaven. I feel I have my edge and need to keep up the momentum on my return. Look out here I come. See you Saturday at the Center.


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Empire State Building

As part of my training for the June 5 th 5 k, I have been putting in a lot of extra walking. The New York trip has really taken it over the top. Besides the 6-8 miles per day of walking, we visited the ESB and took the elevator for the first 80 floors and walked the last 6 flights of stairs.
To top it off it's 80 degrees plus


The views from the top are awesome .


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Dogs that we walked on 5/24/10

Everyday dogs,dogs, dogs, what a wonderful way to get exercise and earn my points for the planned indulgence on Tuesday at Grand Central Station.
I am including some of the dogs we have walked so far today.
9816 steps
2 activity points


This is Rocky, a rescue pug from Hell's Kitchen.



Bauer who is a Puggle. Sean has cured him of his fear of walking outside.


This is Snickers who is Sean's first client. Fabulous dog.
Below is a picture of the Post Office, it's HUGE like a museum


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Another Day in NYC

Activity points are easy to come by in the city. Most people don't own cars so you really have to walk. Went to the flower district this AM then on to Chelsea market, the hi line, and the Limelight. Basically all shopping today. We have ticket to a new Cirque du Soleil production called Banana Shpeel. Great fun, fast paced, musical, full of tricks.
I got in another 4 pts.



This is the Lime Light. A former church turned night club of the 80's now shopping mall.



This is the refurbished Beacon theatre. This was the location of the show tonite.
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NYC here I come

Arrived in Manhattan around midnight. Can't wait to see my son and my 2 grand dogs.
As planned we are up and at it day 2 as he has clients to walk( dogs) and I will be getting plenty of activity points.
Total earned 4
Steps 14,000


" come on Mom, you can do it, it won't be 80 degrees tomorrow"

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Walk It Challenge Update

Walk It Challenge - Bellingham Map

Saturday June 5th - 12Noon

We will meet at 10th & Mill in Fairhaven (Next to the Village Green)....See you there

Walk It Challenge Update

Those of you who belong to Butterfly Life there is another option for your 5 k walk. The bonus is you will have walking buddies and new views to walk in.


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Building your Support System

This weeks topic is in a way a tough topic to talk about. It's a subject that is essential to our success with our weight loss and involves the people we are closest to. Asking for help is really what it is. Why is that so hard for so many of us. I was watching Biggest Loser tonight and over and over the message was ," this is my new life, I never want to go back to the old me. I need to continue what I have started and make this what I will be for the rest of my life". That message says it all. What we want to become, what makes us happy, healthy, fulfilled is important. Asking for help and support comes easy when you can show the others, friends, family, and coworkers how important this new life is to you.
Do you deserve to feel this way? Do you want to be successful? These are just two questions you should ask yourself. Then get out there and do what you need to do to get that happiness, the fulfillment and the health that you deserve.
Just like NO is a complete sentence, YES is also a complete sentence. YES YOU CAN!!!!!!!!

Habits and self image

" Our self image and our habits tend to go together. Change one and you will automatically change the other.". M. Malt



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Dining Out- Mi Mexico

Here is a selection straight off the healthy eating section at my favorite Mexican Restaurant. Did I say healthy and Mexican in the same sentence?????




This is veggie enchilada. This corn tortilla is filled with vegetable, beans and rice with a carrot purée on top. Really good


This Is what the menu looks like. I also love the black bean soup. Yes you can eat out, enjoy and still be on program.


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I am adding a meeting to my schedule

Starting May 1st I will be the leader on Saturday. The meeting times are 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Bellingham center is located in the Albertson Shopping Center and we are next to Big Lots. Hope to see you there if you missed your meeting earlier in the week.
Thanks for your continued support.
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Food find

They are called "thin buns". Made by Earth Grains. Another version of the fabulous 1 pt. Sandwich Thins we have grown to love



These are the healthy specs on them


There is also 4 grams of fiber. I found them at Freddy's. Personally thought they were tastier than the Orowheat ones.