What Women Want!!!!!!

Hey all you ladies out there-- sorry guys you have to send your wife while you go hunting or to the gym or something-- come visit us! EIRMC will have a booth at the What Today's Women Want Expo at the Shilo Inn this weekend. Friday and Saturday (16 & 17) from 10 am to 8 pm. It is $5 to get in the door but part of the proceeds will go to benefit the community plus it is a fun getaway for you and some girl friends! There is supposed to be a variety of items for sale (Get some of that Christmas list filled!) The hospital is giving away a GREAT gift basket so be sure to stop by and register! See you (or your wife) there! :) :) http://www.whattodayswomenwant.com/index.html

October Support Group

We have reached October- WOW! For Support Group this month we have a great guest speaker! Dr. William Wilson MD FACS, one of our excellent plastic surgeons in town, has a presentation about reconstructive surgery after significant weight loss. Perfect for those of you that are ready and considering this next step or for anyone just starting the process- you get a sneak peak of what you can look forward to!

October 22nd 7:00 P.M. at the New U Clinic

The following is a link to Dr. Wilson's web page for more information on him- be sure to check it out

http://www.wwilsonmd.net/

Can't wait to see you!

Small Changes BIG Results!

Small changes can make a BIG difference. Making lower fat substitutions just twice a week for a year could result in weight loss and health gains.

Instead of using 2 T oil for cooking, use low-fat broth and lose 6 3/4 pounds per year.

Instead of using 1 oz of regular cheese, use nonfat cheese and lose 2 pounds per year.

Instead of using 2 T regular sour cream, uses nonfat sour cream and lose 1 1/2 pounds per year.

Instead of using 3 oz ground beef, use ground skinless turkey breast and lose 3 3/4 pounds per year.

Instead of using 2 T regular salad dressing, use non-fat salad dressings and losd 3 1/2 pounds per year.

Instead of using 1 T butter or margarine, use salad ans lose 2 3/4 pounds per year.

Make all of the above changes and lose an extra 20 1/4 pounds per year!

What other calorie saving substituions have you found?

New U Notes

Yeah!! Our newsletters are starting to get to you- glad that you have found us on our blog! Please ask us questions, leave your comments or fun stories! Looking forward to your responses. *Be sure to add your name so I can respond/help you*

September Support Group

Join us the 24th for Support Group! We are going to have a panel discussion which gives you the chance to ask questions which have been itching to get out!! (Don't worry we have some special guest that are going to make an appearance too!) 7:00 at the Clinic! See ya soon! :)

Added Support

Got your attention didn't we? You thought it was time for the semi-annual undies sale, didn't you? What we really meant was - it is time for another great New U support group next week. No sprinklers involved, we promise. Dr. Gracie Hargraves from Creekside Counseling will be our special guest speaker. Gracie is an expert in the area of emotional eating and a very entertaining speaker. Trust us, YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS! Plan now to attend:

New U Support Group

Emotional Eating - Dr. Grace Hargraves, LCPC, Ed.D

Thursday, August 27th, 7:00 pm

New U Classroom (note we will be meeting in the New U classroom not at the Cancer Center)

And while we are talking about support group, some of you have asked for the recipes not included on last months' Recipe of the Month handout.

Here is the recipe for the Pumpkin Hummus that Paula made:

2 Tablespoons Tahini (this is sesame seed paste, if you have trouble finding it peanut butter makes a good substitute)

2 Tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 Tablespoon olive oil

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground pepper

1 - 15 oz can pumpkin

4 cloves garlic

2 Tablespoons cilantro

Process in food processor or blender until smooth. Serve as a dip with fresh veggies.

And here is the recipe for the yummy Ranch dip that Kathryn brought:

5 cups small curd fat-free cottage cheese

2 pkts Ranch dressing mix

Blend well. Serve as a dip with fresh veggies.

Ok the deadline has passed but since we set it- we can change it!! Get us a copy of your favorite NEW U APPROPRIATE recipies so we can get a book together before the holidays.

See U next Thursday (or before for some!)

Summer Picnic

Support Group for July was our Summer Picnic! We had loads of fun and even ended up playing a water relay race- (OK so maybe it was really just a hurry and get all the stuff inside and try to get the least amount wet as possible from the sprinklers!!) It was definitely an event that will not soon be forgotten by all in attendance! Now I know some of you really wish you would have been there- no intent on a re-run! We also finished up our Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge with some fun prizes.... WAY TO GO GIRLS you kicked some booty! Thanks to all of those that participated and we will see you next month!!

These recipes are SUPER YUMMO- try 'em out.......

Recipe of the Month – Summer picnic ‘09


Sandi’s Baked Beans
1 – 28 oz can vegetarian Baked Beans
1 – 15 oz can black beans, drained
1/3 cup barbeque sauce
1 – 15 oz can pineapple tidbits, drained
Optional ingredients – chopped green peppers, chopped red onion, imitation bacon bits
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Paula’s Quinoa Tabouleh
1 cup quinoa, well rinsed and drained
2 cups water
Salt
½ cup edamame, frozen
1 fresh tomato, chopped
½ cucumber, unpeeled, chopped
1 Tablespoon lime juice
1 Tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
Fresh chives, minced
Fresh parsley, minced
Fresh thyme, minced

Always remember to rinse quinoa well before using. Combine quinoa with water and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and then cover. Let simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Place edamame on top of the quinoa and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Put all ingredients in a glass serving bowl and toss. Add herbs, citrus juices, and soy sauce and toss again. Source – The Eat clean Diet cookbook, Dr. Lisa Hark, Phd, RD


Lesley’s Lemon Water
4 quarts water
2 ½ c Splenda
1 ½ Tablespoon Citric Acid (buy at the pharmacy)
1 ½ Tablespoon lemon extract
1 squirt of lime juice

Mix together. Serve over ice.


Tips for Success:
Enjoy this season of the year – go for a walk, play in the sprinklers, wash a window for some stretching and to brighten your outlook on life, breathe deeply, and eat a fresh tomato! Savor the Summer!