Grilled Asparagus

 I've decided that this summer I am going to become the grilling queen. I'm trying to get more vegetables in my diet and my friend Lois told me about grilling asparagus. I am usually okay with asparagus but prefer it with lots of butter. Since I don't want to spend all my Weight Watchers points on butter, I decided to try grilling them. Found this recipe which is close to what my friend suggests. They were yummy yummy yummy and only used a couple of Weight Watchers points for olive oil.

Update - Thursday p.m.

They were so good that we are having them again tonight with grilled pork chops!

Visual Cues Can Stop You From Eating a Whole Bag of Chips

New research says that visual cues, like every 7th chip being a different color, can slow you down so you don't eat an entire can (or bag) of chips (or cookies). I'm one of those people who can't have chips in the house unless we're having company over. Not sure this would would for me...but interesting.
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Some of my Favorite Pinterest Weight Watchers Boards

I am counting Weight Watchers points these days and have discovered some terrific Pinterest Boards that feature WW recipes.
Cynthia

Aging boomers seek roommates

I've noticed lately that my women friends and I talk more and more about living communally as we age. Apparently, this is becoming a worldwide phenomenon as people move into their 60's, 70's and 80's. Maybe we'll even have slumber parties again! more...

Meet the Forkers

Have you noticed that the French are always telling Americans how to eat (as they stick an eclair in their collective mouths)? Well, here is their latest contribution to “how we stay skinnier than you guys”… more…